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These pages reflect how cycling has changed over the years, and has adapted itself to modern society over the years.
 
Rye Aces (click for pictures)
This goes back to the time when cycle speedway was a popular form of entertainment and a great spectator sport. I am indebted to Gary Booth for providing the pictures and information on these page.
 
Rye Sports Days (click for pictures)
This is a collection of photographs taken at various Rye Sports days dating back to the 1930’s. Many thanks to Mike and Dorothy Ashdown for allowing me to use these pictures.
 
More from Rye Sports Day’s
Many thanks to Gary Booth (Rye & District Wheelers) for supplying me with this picture taken at the 1964 sports day.
 
Press Cutting from the 1960’s
Once again it is thanks to Mike and Dorothy Ashdown for supplying these cutting and allowing the use of them on this site. The size of the crowd watching at the Faversham Gala day is worth noting.
 
Isle of Man Cycling Week 1969
Many thanks to Mike and Dorothy Ashdown for this cutting reporting te activities of the Kent rider during the Isle of Man Cycling week.
 
Dave Meets a Legend
A great picture of Dave Spice (Rye & District Wheelers) meeting with cycle building legend Mr Pinerello at his factory in Treveso.
 
Jamie Staff at Tenterden
Gary Booth has supplied pictures of Jamie Staff when he visited the Tenterden Club in 2005.
 
Ashford Wheelers 1978
A picture of the old Ashford Wheelers colours taken in 1978, Many thanks to Alyson Nye.

Ashford Wheelers History and Press cuttings from 2001
Many thanks to Gary Booth for supplying these cuttings.