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GUSTS AND GLORY FOR WIGHT TRI AT GOODWOOD TT
Wight Tri riders delivered standout results at the 2025 A3CRG Midweek Time Trial Series. Held at Goodwood Race Circuit from May to August, the mainland event drew over 320 cyclists across 7 rounds. Riders battled strong winds and tactical challenges...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR SUFFER DOUBLE BLOW – RYDE WIN DERBY AND TITLE HOPES ALL BUT OVER
It was a tough Saturday for Ventnor as their second team lost their local derby to Ryde while the first XI’s Southern Premier League Division 1 title ambitions all but disappeared at Hambledon. At Steephill, Ryde edged out Ventnor II...
Read moreDetailsYOUNG WIGHTLINK CYCLE RACE TEAM BROTHERS SHINE AT MALVERNS CLASSIC BIKE FESTIVAL
Wightlink CRT’s Finley and Ayrton Manser-Grundy have put in outstanding performances at this year’s Malverns Classic Bike Festival, with both young riders securing top results at the prestigious event. Ayrton, aged just 3, competed in the balance bike World Championships...
Read moreDetailsRORC ANNOUNCES JULY 2027 DATES FOR ADMIRAL’S CUP RETURN TO COWES
2027 will see another edition of the Admiral's Cup return to Cowes. Following the outstanding success of its much-anticipated revival this year, after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce...
Read moreDetailsLATE FIGHTBACK DENIES WARRIORS VICTORY AGAINST EAST ANGLIAN VISITORS
Wightlink Warriors let a 10-point lead slip in a dramatic speedway clash at Smallbrook Stadium, narrowly losing 45-43 to a newly-formed East Anglian team. The home side looked set for victory after a strong early showing, but the visitors staged...
Read moreDetailsKIRBY STARS AS BEMBRIDGE & VECTIS MAKE IT FOUR-POINT START
Bembridge & Vectis beat Osborne Coburg 4-2 at Steyne Park yesterday evening (Wednesday). The newly merged side continued their strong start to life in Division 1, moving up to 2nd in the Harwoods Isle of Wight League table. The home...
Read moreDetailsREESE AND JOHANSSON CLINCH TITLE AT FIRST ISLAND PADEL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Isle of Wight’s first-ever padel tournament has been hailed a huge success after an action-packed day at Ryde Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday (25th August). The landmark event showcased the club’s brand-new padel courts—officially opened in July—with 24 pairs...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT TRI ATHLETES CONQUER COPENHAGEN IRONMAN WITH PERSONAL BESTS AND DEBUT SUCCESS
Three Wight Tri athletes have conquered the Copenhagen Ironman, achieving personal bests and a first-time finish. Daniel Morgan, Craig Wilson and Kelly Moorman took on the gruelling triathlon event in Denmark on Friday (16th August), which featured a 2.4-mile swim,...
Read moreDetailsDERBY DAY DELIGHT FOR YACHTSMEN AS PHILLIPS SCORES LATE ‘EL CLASICOWES’ WINNER
Cowes Sports snatched a dramatic late win over East Cowes Vics in last night's (Tuesday’s) El Clasicowes derby - a Wessex League Cup first round tie at Beatrice Avenue, watched by a crowd of 487. Vics were forced to contend...
Read moreDetailsHURRICANES DENY VENTNOR IN INAUGURAL HOWDENS TROPHY
Ventnor battled hard but were beaten by the Hurricanes under the Friday night lights at Watcombe Bottom. With new coach Damo at the helm and fresh faces added to the squad, Ventnor built on last week’s promising run-out at Romsey...
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