On Wednesday 20th July 1981 a meeting was held at the Liberal Club in hope of  forming a Cycling Club in the Wadebridge area. Club officers Nick Hayes (Chairman), Frank Parkinson Bates (Vice Chairman) and Bob Simpson (Treasurer) were elected and the Camel Valley Road Club was formed.

Club Sunday rides were organised and weekend rides to youth hostels were also held regularly. Time Trials were proving popular, the couses used were on the Bodmin - Camelford,  Padstow - Winnards Perch, and Royal Cornwall showground - Winnards Perch roads.

The club continued to expand, by 1984 the members numbered over 20, but this proved to be the climax of success. Interest in cycling began to lessen in the North Cornwall area and by 1986 the club had ceased to function when the committee and members disbanded.

In 1987 Jill & Ivor Edmonds moved to the Wadebridge area where they were introduced to Frank Parkinson-Bates (Camels original Chairman). Their enthusiasm to reform the Club soon had new members coming along, time trialing and organised training proving to be the most popular. Success in racing began to appear, John Bullingham and Chris Greil were becoming Cornwalls fastest short distance riders. Most Open Time Trials in the SW District were won by these two top local riders.

In 1997 the Club sort a suitable sponsor, a local business man, Ian Hobbs of Bude. Already a member he offered to support the club with some of his financial projects.

One of the new members to come along at this time was Stuart Dangerfield, already a well known national cyclist. Success followed success. Stuarts training in the Cornwall area enabled him to find his best form, resulting in him winning the National 10TT and 25TT in successive years and also the National Circuit Championship. His most successful season was in 2001 when he broke the National 10TT record with a time of 18mins - 19 secs.

Other members were making a name for themselves too. Wales was a popular venue and in 2000 the club won the Welsh National 50 Team Trophy. Other awards in the SW District were too numerous to mention

In 2001 Wendy Houvenaghel joined the club and from the beginning her ability was obvious. Within two years she won her first National Title. Wendy is now in the National squad and continuing her winning ways on the track.

To date, 2006 saw Harvey Alford break the National age related record for a 25TT, with a time of  1hr 3min 20 sec. Not bad for 79 years of age! At the other end of the age scale Sam Hughes won the Junior District Road Race. Dean Fuller finished a credible 4th place in the 13 years catagory.

There is only a short history ot the Camel Valley Cycling & Triathlon Club. The Triathlon section was only recently set up but has already had some success. Guy De Selincourt gained International Selection in the Duathlon, also Tom Daniels and Ian Hobbs gained selection for GB in the Worlds events.

At present Dales Renault, a Cornish based Car Dealer, are the Clubs sponsors and also help from Simon Kellam has helped promote this Website. The Club Members are extremely grateful for their support.

Well thanks for taking an interest in Camel Valley C & T C. We look forward to seeing you in our Open Events in future Years.