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Peacock Railway launches 2026 season with popular opening day

Peacock Railway launches 2026 season with popular opening day

Railway enthusiasts and families enjoyed a fantastic afternoon as the much-loved Peacock Railway in Willaston held its first Public Running Day.

Operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, the miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, marked the start of a new season with a day out for families.

April 18, 2026
Nantwich man completes solo 11,000km cycle ride to China for charity

Nantwich man completes solo 11,000km cycle ride to China for charity

A Nantwich man has completed an astonishing 11,000km solo cycle from his home to Khorgos on the Chinese border, travelling through 19 countries over 139 days.

Edmund Doyle, 22, set off on June 11th on his dad’s old mountain bike, inspired by a YouTube video of a Brit riding home from Shanghai.

December 1, 2025
Nantwich friends who pedalled from London to Asia raise more than £5k

Nantwich friends who pedalled from London to Asia raise more than £5k

A group of young cyclists from Nantwich have completed an epic 3,184km fundraising ride from England to Asia in just 26 days.

The saddle-sore friends crossed the finish line at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and helped raise more than £5,700.

November 4, 2025
The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

By Jonathan White
“The Farmer’s Pants” free 11-mile cycle rides are returning to Ravensmoor near Nantwich.

They take place every Friday evening from Marsh Lane in the village of Ravensmoor.

April 17, 2025
BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for a social ride.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Crewe Truck Stop Café off Weston Road, near Crewe railway station, for the annual ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out’ event, organised by the ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club’.

June 7, 2023
Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

Northern Soul fans to pedal from Bristol to Nantwich in aid of MND

A group of Northern Soul fans from across the country aim to raise £5,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association in a 150-mile charity bike ride from Bristol to Nantwich.

The Lycra-Clad Soulboys and Girl, aged between 30-67, plan to cycle 150 miles between two soul music venues, The Bristol Fringe in Clifton and The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

July 18, 2022
Nantwich carers pedal coast to coast for MND charity

Nantwich carers pedal coast to coast for MND charity

A team of carers from Nantwich cycled coast to coast for MND charity – without leaving the room!

The SureCare Central Cheshireteam spent the day completing a “Whitehaven to Sunderland” emulated bike ride to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

July 12, 2022
BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for their annual social ride in and around Crewe.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Brewers Fayre Brocklebank on Weston Road, near Crewe railway station before their “Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out” event organised by Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club.

September 19, 2021
Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Twelve members of Nantwich Cycling Group are to tackle a gruelling 220-mile ride to London in one day in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

They want to raise more than £2,000 for the Foodbank’s “Fresh Food Project”.

June 26, 2021
Nantwich man to pedal 100 miles in five hours for Beating Bowel Cancer charity

Nantwich man to pedal 100 miles in five hours for Beating Bowel Cancer charity

A Nantwich man is hoping to complete a 100-mile cycle challenge in aid of the Beating Bowel Cancer charity.

Dave Wheeler, 51, is aiming to cycle 100 miles in under five hours in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 on July 30.

July 26, 2017
Nantwich girl, 14, to ride for GB at European Jumping Championships

Nantwich girl, 14, to ride for GB at European Jumping Championships

A Nantwich girl is to ride for Great Britain at a European Championship competition next week.

Fourteen-year-old Bobbie Heath, from Nantwich, has been selected for the squad representing Great Britain at the FEI Children European Jumping Championships.

August 8, 2015