Est. 1923.
2018 Conwy plans started in late 2017 with a shout out to all members for volunteers/victims to get on board. The 5 months between making a commitment and it actually happening lulled many an unsuspecting soul to put their name down, whilst resolving to getting themselves fit beforehand.
Next minute and it was upon us.
“Pain killers, I need pain killers…. Arghhh my back I’m seizing up quick pain killers…oh wait they’re in my back pocket…. Get me back on my bike I need to go”
For 2 days in July ‘Ows thee doin became Bonjour, reet chuffed became Je suis tres exict e’, Yorkshire was painted yellow, green and polka dot red and white and some of the Warrington Road Club lads where there to witness the greatest Grande Departe ever.
The scale of the event was awe inspiring and the sheer size of the crowd was incredible.
Our 9 man team comprised Trevor Horton, Ian Ralphs, Chris Dixon, Simon Rigby, Joe Bennett, Paul Mcgowan, Mike Jones, Dave Fox and Carl Johnston joined by Gareth Hinde and John Payne from Leigh Premier.
After months of planning to a level of detail that would rival the actual Grand Départ, the time finally arrived for the WRC elite to assemble in Kettlewell, Yorkshire for 3 days of riding on the roads that would greet Bradley Wiggins Chris Froome in July.
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