mountain time trial logo

race team shortcut1

club rides shortcut

goride shortcut

wags shortcut

  • Welcome to Tyneside Vagabonds Cycling Club
    Tyneside Vagabonds Cycling Club is based in the Newcastle upon Tyne / Ponteland area.
    We have over 300 members of all ages from the Newcastle and Northumberland area
    who enjoy the various club activities and social events organised by the club.
    For more information about joining Tyneside Vagabonds click here

  • race team shortcut

    Vags Race Team
    All members who race for the club in any event are part of the race team.
    The Race Team competes at all levels from novice to international level,
    on-road, off-road, on the track, and in triathlons.
    For more information about the Vags Race Team click here     

  • goride logo

    Go-Ride Coaching Sessions
    Go-Ride provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to cycling.
    Tyneside Vagabonds run coaching sessions at Thorneyford Farm, Kirkley
    on Saturday mornings, which are ideal for children aged 6 and upwards.
    For more information about our Go-Ride coaching click here
  • mountain time trial logo

    Mountain Time Trial
    The Vagabonds' Mountain Time Trial was first run in 1947 and is the North East's premier time trial.
    It takes place on a challenging 47 mile course taking in Belsay, Rothbury, and Elsdon.
    The 61st edition of the MTT is to be held on Sunday 15th May 2016.
    For more information about the Mountain Time Trial click here

  •  wags

    Women and Girls (WAGs)
    Women only Sunday social rides of 30-35 miles at an average 12-13mph.
    Join us for a fun way to explore Northumberland's quiet roads (and excellent cafés!).
    Whatever your age and whether you're new to road cycling or an 'old hand' - you'll be warmly welcomed.
    For more information about the Vags WAGs click here     

› ‹
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Latest Forum Posts

Tuesday Togs 250220
25/02/2020 07:09 by Andy Berne (1 reply)

Eden Valley 100km Audax Sunday 26 April 2020
24/02/2020 22:22 by Andy Berne (no replies)

Club Rides/Facebook group/Renewals
24/02/2020 12:53 by Gordon Atkinson (no replies)

Disused railways take cyclists to less familiar places
23/02/2020 19:20 by Andy Berne (7 replies)

Latest Updates

President's Ride 2019

President's Run with Lunch at the Hearth on Saturday 14th September 2019

The President's Run is the club's biggest annual ride 

We hope on the day that a number of groups will take different routes to converge on the Hearth for  Lunch. There will be a traditional buffet with various sandwiches, crisps, pies, cakes and tea, coffee, juice.

The club is subsiding event so the cost will be £6 for adults and £4 for children.

The Hearth always provides wonderful food so why not book your place for this keystone club event 

Places are limited so please make your booking as soon as possible on the VAGS website.

All members are very welcome. We would hope the rides will arrive about 12.30 so if you are not able or don’t want ride you can meet us there then.  

Closing Date Sunday 8th September 2019 as Hearth requires numbers. It is not possible to just turn up on the day

To book your place here you must be logged in to the club website 

Club 10 18.7.19

Report to follow but I thought i`d better get the times in after 7 days, and I`m away on holiday from tomorrow morning.

Sorry if you are a vet and dont get on the vets table. I dont have everyones dob but will try and recitfy this for the full report.

Read more: Club 10 18.7.19

Club 25 4.7.19 25 Championship

The 25 never attracts as big a field as the 10s but this week we were down to 14 riders out and back from Ponteland to Kirkwhelpington.

Another road work affected Championship event with a set of temporary lights at Belsay kept the marshals busy again, trying to trigger the sensors when we saw a rider coming. Probably half the field got stopped one way or the other but everyone got their stoppage time back so hopefully it didnt affect the results too much. Several riders seemed to value the time for a rest and regroup!

Showers cleared an hour before the event to leave a moderate westerly and cool conditions.

No new riders this week but I`m not aware Michael Lynch of Derwentside has ridden this course with us before.

Only 2 PBs on the night too, which suggests conditions werent the best but notably Russ Hughes chose his time to shine wisely, first time under the hour in a club event and bagged the Championship with it. Only 6 seconds seperated Russ,

Roger and Kyle at the 10 two weeks ago but Russ`s performance was convincing tonight. Francis Smith was the other PB.

Raymond Bell competed for the first time with us in his 8th decade, Happy Birthday!

Special mention to Becci Leung and Mike James who missed out on their hour goal 4 weeks ago on the tandem. They returned with significant determination and clocked a gross 1.00.11 but with 27 seconds stoppage at the lights, achieved their objective with a 59:44, being the only other machine to sneak under the hour on the night. Both were clearly delighted but Becci showed her pleasure with more exuberance.

Thanks as ever to the marshals, of course to the stalwart club members who always turn out for me but also to Henry Knight who was drafted in by his Dad in his post A`level relaxation, and the ever supportive Sharon Dyson. We only just had enough to run the event today so if anyone else fancies a night out please get in touch for the 18th.

Read more: Club 25 4.7.19 25 Championship

More Articles ...

  1. Club 10 20.6.19
  2. Club 25 6.6.19
  3. Club 10 23.5.19
  4. Club 10 9.5.19

Most Popular

Shortcuts

British Cycling North East

Cycling Headlines

Login