In the 1970's the club had a very strong road team lead by Paul Blackett, a legend in his own lifetime and one of the most respected riders in the country for over 30 years. On the track there was Russ Snowdon, the White Hope Sprint Champion later to become the National Veteran Sprint Champion. Mick Bradshaw dominated the late 1970's as a National Time Trial Champion and record holder at both 25 and 50 miles.

1st Stage Journal 2 Day coming in to Morpeth for first Hot Spot sprint. Riders in GRC colours in photo L-R Dave McCready, Jimmy Clarke, Mal Dewar, Paul Blackett, Peter Harrison.

In the early 1980's, Joe Waugh joined the club, as, at the time the club was sponsored by M. Steel Cycles. He was Commonwealth Games Team Time Trial Champion in 1982, KOM in the Tour of Britain and second overall (on team orders by two seconds.) and three times riding for Great Britain in the Olympic Games. Other notable riders in the 1980's and early 1990's were Simon Campbell (National Squad member), Ian Norris, Dave Scrivner and Dave Howcroft (Yorkshire Junior RR Champion. There are, of course, many other riders who have contributed to the clubs' many successes over the years.

Journal 2 Day - before the start of the 2nd stage in Berwick. L-R Mal Dewar, Peter Harrison, Ron Longstaff and (back to camera) Dave McCready.

During the 1990's and into the new Millennium the Club has produced fewer riders competing in Road and Time Trial Events. However there are still riders competing not only in these two disciplines but also on the Track (both in the NE and at the new National Velodrome) as well as Randonnee and ATB Races at all levels.

As of August 2004 the club has over 80 active members and is growing at a constant pace. A racing section has been formed once again and riders are competing in all branches of the Sport. The club has purchased three new trophies. Two of the trophies are awarded for Time trialling over a season long competition. They are for seniors and veterans.
The club has also recently acquired a Trophy which will be awarded to the most improved rider in the club. There are also two further trophies, the Sloan and Beaumont trophies These are awarded to the winners of the two open road races the club promotes. There is also the Hill Climb Trophy which is awarded to the winner of the club's annual Hill Climb.

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