Berwick Wheelers was formed
in 1988, giving the Eastern Borders area its first cycling club since
the demise of the Tweedside Cycling & Athletic Club some 20 years
previous.
Berwick-Upon-Tweed is an ancient walled town with a history of violence
perpetrated against it by both the Scots and the English having changed
hands no less than thirteen times between 1147 and 1482, when it finally
became attached to the English crown. It is the most Northerly town
in England, lying farther north than the Scottish town of Lanark and
has a distinct air of independence about it.
Several of the town’s sports clubs operate in leagues on
the Scottish side of the border, notably Berwick Rangers football
Club and Berwick Rugby Club. Berwick Wheelers Cycling Club, likewise is affiliated to the
Scottish Cyclists’ Union, having joined in 1992, carrying
on a tradition set by the old Tweedside C & AC. Membership
is drawn from both sides of the border.
Club Time Trials are held mainly on quiet roads in Berwickshire
and are ideal for safely introducing young riders to the sport.
For those who like hills, there are plenty of stiff climbs to be
tackled in the nearby Lammermuirs and Cheviots.
For a small club, Berwick Wheelers Cycling Club has a good record in SCU championship events,
having won two individual gold, eight silver, two bronze and three
team gold medals as well as breaking SCU competition team records
at 10, 25, and 50 miles.
As mentioned new members are welcome and should contact the General
Secretary on our contacts page.
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