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Dave Mellor Cycles Sale
It's that time of year when new bikes are about to launch and it's time to move some of the old stock. Have a look at our special offers section where you will find some bargain bikes and some fantastic deals on Specialized optics (that's sunglasses to you and me). More product will be added when we can but be quick as when it's gone it's gone!
Publication Date: 21/08/2010 19:02:12
Giant Defy 2 Wins Bike Mag Award
Giant’s Defy 2 was named Best Entry Level Road Bike in the prestigious 2010 Bicycling Magazine Editors’ Choice Awards.
The Editors’ Choice awards were presented at a bicycle industry party on the 16th of April at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. Bicycling is the world’s highest-circulation consumer cycling publication, and its Editors’ Choice awards are considered highly influential in the eyes of its readers and the cycling industry.
In reviewing the Defy 2, Bicycling editors commented: “As smooth as it is, it’s still a sporty bike with good responsiveness and a lively feel.” Bicycling editors narrowed the competition down from thousands of bikes to a small number of finalists that were tested in its June issue.
Publication Date: 10/05/2010 12:55:08
Specialized Secteur Campaign
If you have been considering riding a Sportive event for a while here is your chance to get a free Sportive starter pack
Secteur is Specialized latest sportive bike. New for 2010 the bike is ideal to make long rides feel short, reliable and comfortable. With identical geometry to the popular Roubaix, a lightweight alloy frame and comfort-enhancing features like Zertz inserts, this endurance road bike will make you want to go the distance every day.
From April 1st through to June 30th we are giving a free Sportive starter pack with the purchase of a Secteur bike. The Starter pack, worth £80 at retail, includes a Speedzone Sport wireless computer, a Airtool road pump, a Little Big Mouth bottle, a Rib bottlecage Pro and EMT Sport multi tool.
Don’t forget Specialized very own Sportive takes place on July 4th this year. Perfect to try out a new Secteur! For more information go to www.votwo.co.uk.
Happy cycling
Publication Date: 14/04/2010 21:42:51
Ewan Wins His First Road Race
With absolutely no apologies for doing the proud Dad thing. Here's a picture of 11yr old Ewan Grivell - Mellor, Mid Shropshire Wheelers, beaming in the rain after winning the Paramount CC under 12 road race at Sundorne Sports Village on Saturday. Riding his Giant bicycle through torrential rain Ewan beat his 3 breakaway companions in a determined final sprint to the line. Performance Director of the the Frankwell CC, Simon Mellor, had to pay out his first win bonus of the year with a big bag of sweets from the Roundabout Newsagents to Ewan for his efforts.
Later in the day defending Champion Tim Challinor was in fine form taking 2nd place at the British Cycling Disability Circuit Race Series. Having broken away with Russ White the two LC1 category riders lapped the rest of the field to come in 1and 2 in this first round of the series.
Stuart Trow, Mid Shropshire Wheelers, was taking part in his first Disability Road Race and came in a fine 10th place and now heads to the Velodrome for some track event testing.
Publication Date: 23/03/2010 10:47:44
Tim Challinor 3rd In Tt Season Opener
British Cycling Paralympic National Circuit Race Champion, Tim Challinor, a new signing to the Dave Mellor Cycles squad was in fine form in the Shropshire Cycling Clubs Time Trial Season opener at Bridgnorth.
Riding for the first time in Dave Mellor Cycles colours, disability cyclist Tim finished a fine 3rd overall in this 18 mile hilly Time Trial that finished atop the Hermitage climb behind Paramount's Dave Griffiths and Time Trial Weekly's Andy Bason.
Another fine ride came from Mid Shropshire Wheelers rider Jenny York in taking a narrow victory over Paramount's Claire Cook. Jenny has certainly seen the benefit of the Mid Shropshire Wheelers Tuesday and Thursday training sessions at the Sundorne Sports Village.
Publication Date: 09/03/2010 09:42:17
Luke Gm Update
Selected for the first time for the Great Britain - Sky cycling team Luke Grivell - Mellor was placed 50th in the World Cyclo Cross Championships.
The start in Cyclo Cross is all important and Luke started from the back row in 64th position and rode and ran strongly to move up the field for his final finish position. The race was won by a local Czech rider very much at home in the icy conditions and he was joined in the top 10 by riders who all started on the first two rows.
Luke is enthusiastic about making the team next year and will be hoping to travel to Europe prior to next years Championship to gain vital ranking points and get a vital front row start row position.
Thanks to the Great Britain - Sky Cycling team staff, Giant Bikes, Grammo Wheels, Shimano and Dugast for their support.
Publication Date: 03/02/2010 10:39:25
Luke For Great Britain Cycling Team
Luke Grivell - Mellor reached for his passport to travel with the Great Britain Cycling Team to Tabor, Czech Republic. Luke has won his first cap for Great Britain and will compete in the UCI World Cyclo Cross Championships on the weekend of 30th and 31st January 2010. A first year junior this Championship will be all about experience for the 16year old Mid Shropshire Wheeler and hopefully will be the first of many GB team selections. Thanks to Giant Bicycles, Grammo Wheels, Shimano and Dugast for their continued support.
Publication Date: 28/01/2010 14:34:10
Cannondale Now In Store
Dave Mellor Cycles are pleased to announce their appointment as Cannondale dealers.
Cannondale have an enviable reputation for innovative, quality products that really inspire bike riders around the World and alongside our existing brands of Giant and Specialized we really believe that Dave Mellor Cycles has a range of bicycles and tandems that will suit all of our customers.
We are happy to offer continued support in 2010 to the Mid Shropshire Wheelers, SYTri and of course our Paralympic athletes who will again ride in Dave Mellor Cycles team strip.
Publication Date: 08/01/2010 11:59:26
Luke 2nd In Mid Shropshire Wheelers Cyclo Cross
The Mid Shropshire Wheelers Cyclo Cross 29th November 2009 was a great success with a bumper number of competitors taking part throughout the day in what was the largest cycle event held in Shropshire since the National Mountain Bike Championships in the 1990s.
A record number of local riders took part with highlights coming from Luke Grivell - Mellor with 2nd place in the Junior race, Ewan Grivell - Mellor 5th in the under 12s and 6th place for Rosina Kerswell in the Women's category.
Next events are the Midland Championships on December 6th at Baggeridge Country Park, West Midlands.
Publication Date: 01/12/2009 16:39:58
Mid Shropshire Wheelers Cyclo Cross
This Sunday 29th November the Mid Shropshire Wheelers promote round 9 of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross League at Shrewsbury Sports Village on Sundorne Road. Over 400 competitors will take part during the day with racing for under 10s starting at 10.15am. The final race will start at 2pm and the winner will cross the finish line at approximately 3pm. The prize list tops 2000 pounds and is one of the biggest prize funds of the year thanks to suppliers of Dave Mellor Cycles.
Entry for spectators is free and under 16's are being encouraged to take part by Shrewsbury Schools Sports Partnership. Entry fee for u16s is 5 pounds and for u12s and u10s the entry fee is just 1 pound with a prize for every entrant.
Luke wins at Stratford
Riding for Mid Shropshire Wheelers, junior rider Luke Grivell-Mellor won round 8 of the WMCCL at Stratford. Come along to Sundorne to see if the local boy can do the same again in front of a home crowd.
Publication Date: 24/11/2009 13:27:07