The Wooler Wheel is a series of cycle challenges, a 160km Cycle Challenge – with two shorter routes, a 100km and an 80km on the 11 May 2013 and a 100km Cycle Challenge with a shorter 50km route on the 5th October 2013. Starting and finishing in Wooler, stunning scenery, challenging climbs, all on tarmac, these are cycle rides to be remembered within beautiful Glendale, North Northumberland. Entries are open for both events now! MAY 11TH WW160/100/80 SOLD OUT!! See left for the entry buttons.
The Riders Manual for the WW160 can be accessed from here: Riders Manual
WHAT A FANTASTIC DAY! The inaugural WW160 took place May 11th 2013 in somewhat challenging weather but did that put the entrants off? Not a bit of it. The smiles of people arriving back at the finish line said it all, it turned out to be a bit more of a challenge for some but all were unanimous in their enjoyment of the day. A few e-mails from the many received after the event have been posted here -
I took part in the 100 KM ride on Saturday and was so impressed by the organisation and by the good natured supportive marshalls and food station helpers that I feel I should write and thank you all. I’ll be back in October.
Thanks again
My thanks to you and your team for organising such a fantastic event. Seamless organisation, clear route signing, friendly and helpful marshals and helpers, fantastic route. This is unquestionably the best sportive I have ever undertaken. Kind regards
There are more comments, banter and photo’s on the WW Facebook page
For proofs of photographs from the official photographer, send an e-mail with your rider number to adam@tweedpr.co.uk
Well done everyone!
The smile, the smile!
Serious work!
Is this called drafting?
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Why a Cyclosportive in North Northumberland? No industry and sparse population equate to very light motor traffic and this, coupled with it’s scenic landscape and ancient heritage, makes the area a unique destination for safe, exhilarating and challenging cycling.
What a view! Looking over to Lindisfarne
Perhaps the photographs will help give you an idea of the area. The diversity of scenery in North Northumberland is truly wonderful – these were taken on a beautiful day in early spring along the route.
The magnificent Cheviot
Here you see the massif that is The Cheviot, snow crowned at this time of year and dominating.You will see it from all sorts of angles on the route, sometimes cycling away from and sometimes with it ahead.
Weetwood Bridge and The Cheviot beyond
After a hefty climb – the view!!
Look! No Traffic!!
This is only a few miles out of Wooler.
This one looks over the coast to Holy Island – a challenging climb to get to this point!
The Wooler Wheel Challenges are a natural progression from The Wooler Cycle Hub which was set up in 2010 and has 7 way marked cycle routes of varying lengths and grades which radiate out from the attractive and bustling market town of Wooler, Gateway to The Cheviots and The Northumberland National Park. The routes take you through some 8,000 years of history within beautiful Glendale, through heather moorland with soaring rocky tors, past isolated farmsteads, over fertile agricultural plains with sweeping coastal views and through pretty villages – the diversity of scenery in North Northumberland is one of it’s many charms and a cycle ride the best way to appreciate. The routes are supported by a wonderful map sold throughout Wooler or you can download them from the web site. http://www.wooler.org.uk/visitor/?sid=1106
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What kind of bike do you need to take part in the wooler wheel? Do you have to use hybrid bike? Or can a normal full suspension mountain bike?
Hi Neal,
Most people use a road bike or a hybrid. The route is all on tarmac and although some sections are rough, it doesn’t need a full mountain bike.
The 100km looks a great ride, such a shame it is on the sae day as the Marie Curie Pennine Etape
Hi Alison, it’s actually the day before but not sure if you would want to do 2 in one weekend! If you are interested, there is a160km and possibly a 90km on May 11th next year as well as the October 100km
Beth, when do entries open? And when will you decide if the 90km is happening alongside the 160km?
Hi, Probably in early January. There will definitely be a 80 or 90 km route, it is just a question of working out which of them it will be nearer.
Just did the 100km this Saturday 11th May 2013, great day out although it was a tough ride due to the winds etc. it was a great day well run by the team, many thanks.
Thank you to everyone involved in the Wooler Wheel this weekend, especially all the route marshals and St John’s Ambulance who helped me out with some emergency cycling shorts surgery! We had a great day and are already looking forwards to the October event.
Hi to all the organisers, volunteers and staff at the Wooler wheel. I did the 80km on Saturday 11th and despite the drizzle and strong wind I had a great day. The greeting from everyone when I finished was fantastic. Hope To now sign up for October 2013. Thank you very much for a super day.
Hearty congratulations to the organisers of the second Wooler Wheel on Saturday 11th May – a resounding success! I rode the 100km and thought the route was excellent albeit the weather didn’t play any part in heightening the enjoyment but that made completing the challenge more satisfying… And the volunteers, stewards, marshalls etc deserve medals – thank you to every single one of them for jelly babies, water and encouraging words. A welcome dish of pasta to finish too from Steph and Michael of Milan’s. This is the sort of event that raises the profile of Wooler (and the local area) and hopefully gives a boost to local business. Long may it continue…
I rode the 100k route on Saturday – was certainly a challenge, hills were brutal but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Flawless organisation and I have to echo the sentiments of everyone else that has posted on here and on Facebook, the volunteers were fantastic! It was great to see a smiling face as you approached the water and feed stops.
This was my first sportive, others will have a lot to live up to!