Aire Valley Racing Team, 2003 Saw the launch of the Aire Valley Racing Team, An idea arising from Bernie Burns an outstanding and well known ex professional cyclist as well as the owner of Aire Valley Cycles , based in Keighley West Yorkshire. After conversations with long standing friends and cyclist it was decided that cycling in the Keighley area was in need of a new lease of life. And so from this the Aire Valley Racing Team was born. A perfect opportunity for Bernie to put a little bit back in to the sport that has given him so much.
With Bernie's many years experience as a professional cyclist as well as a cycle retailer the Aire Valley Racing Team have only gained from his wealth of knowledge and experiences, and with the new colours of the Aire Valley Racing Team on the roads of the Yorkshire, hopefully it will raise the profile of cycling around the Keighley and surrounding areas. The team is not only for road racers either, all ready we have a cyclo cross team as well as mountain bike team, including down hilling. And not forgetting leisure riders and keep fitters as well, we even have a women's tri athlete, riding in our colours, all are welcome.
If you are interested in joining a winning team call in to the shop for a membership application form or simply download it from the top left of this page, we are always looking for more riders to join with us. The more we can raise the profile of the sport in the surrounding area the better for all of us. Don't be shy, we want riders of all abilities in our ranks, we are not an elitist club like so many clubs in England have become. You will receive knowledge & advice free of charge from friendly and welcoming fellow cyclists.