Southdown Velo

The number one cycling club based in the beautiful Southdowns area around Chichester

George scored his first win in May

We welcome riders of all abilities and ages, and supporters, who are interested in cycling for pleasure or racing. To find out more about us pop into Cafe Velo where you can find all our latest news.

If you are interested in joining us check the Join us page, call the Membership Secretary Shaun Smart on 07976 446805, or send an e-mail to Tim Costello, who is responsible for the website and publicity, requesting more information.

Alderney wins silver medal at British Schools National Hillclimb

Alderney Baker

Alderney Baker won the silver medal at the British Schools Cycling Association National Hillclimb held at Ditcham Park School

Full details at Cafe Velo.

July 2010

Youth team just can't stop winning

Our youth riders are having to look behind to see the opposition this year

Southdown Velo's youth team just cannot stop winning. Wins for Declan, Erin, Alderney and George just go to confirm what we knew already. They're number 1!

Further details at Cafe Velo.

May 2010

Annual General Meeting held at Bognor Regis Golf club

Youth champion - Declan Inglis

The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday, 6 December at Bognor Regis Golf club.

Toby Neave was pronounced club champion, Declan Inglis youth champion, Adam Cooke the best first year rider, Pete McGuiness most improved rider, Pete and Shaun Smart joint time trial champion and Alastair Mallett the 'Most helpful geezer' award.

Senior membership was increased to £25 and new arrangements were introduced for youth membership.

Full details at Cafe Velo.

December 2009

Southdown Velo win the Portsdown TT League team prize

PTTL trophies won by Southdown Velo

Shaun Smart led Southdown Velo to the overall team win in the Portsdown Time Trial League at the final event at Southwick near Wickham.

Southdown Velo joined the league for the first time this year as a result of lobbying by Mike Marchant. The Velo scored a narrow win over local rivals fareham Wheelers.

Further details at Cafe Velo.

October 2009

Toby Neave wins the elite Portsmouth- DHCyclesport series

Toby Neave

Elite rider Toby Neave has won the 15 round Portsmouth-DHCyclesport circuit series. Going into the last round Toby led friend and rival Ian Legg. Supported by team mates Toby was never seriously challenged. Toby has already won the Ray Martin series and six races this year.

Further details at Cafe Velo.

August 2009

More wins for the Chichester based club

Eugene Bardwell

Our oldest and one of our youngest members won races during July. Eugene Bardwell won the over 70 age category in a 38 mile race at Ottershaw. Youth rider Declan Inglis has won the last two races at Dunsfold's 'Top Gear' circuit.

Read the full report at Cafe Velo.

August 2009

Southdown Velo lead the Portsdown Time Trial League

With three events remaining, Southdown Velo lead the team competition in the Portsdown Time Trial League.

Read the full report at Cafe Velo.

July 2009

Results of Southdown Velo Portsdown Time Trial League

Mike Marchant

Southdown Velo, thanks to the efforts of Mike Marchant, became members of the Portsdown Time Trial League this year. Mike organised our first League event this year at Lavant. Winner was Simon Tout of Velocity. Best placed Southdown Velo rider was Shaun Smart.

Result (PDF file opens in a new window).

July 2009

Toby Neave wins the Ray Martin series

The Lion of Lavant, Toby Neave, won the five race Ray Martin series despite facing stiff opposition. Toby rode an intelligent final race and closely marked his potential rivals Phil Sykes and Steve Walkling.

Read the full report at Cafe Velo.

May 2009

Two wins in one week for Southdown Velo

Conrad Dinwiddy

Lavant's Toby Neave won the elite race at Portsmouth's Mountbatten Centre for the second time this year.

Youth rider Conrad Dinwiddy won the under 10 handicap race at Angmering.

Read the full report at Cafe Velo.

April 2009