3 hours sleep probably not the greatest of pre-ride preparation, and it was raining (although most of my training had been done in the rain, so wasn't too bothered).4.15am & I'm picking up another local rider, then an M25 (surprisingly busy), A2 journey to Greenwich for 6am start. Saw Roger & Mike at the start, who both oozed 'quickness', so didn't make any rash offers & said I'd 'see them later' in a vague sort of way. Worries about the roads not being closed disappeared, as the signage for Le Tour, plus our direction arrows, 4000 riders & the odd Police out-rider all acted to resign virtually all the motorists I came across, to behave (although more than the odd cyclist jumping reds did their best to upset this!) So, off at 6, sitting in the midst of the London Dynamo peleton, which seemed a little bit too urgent for me, & the slippery roads, this early, so I dropped off the back for a bit more comfort. Rightly so, as turning a bend all but a couple were on the deck to the shock of a lone guy in a bus shelter.
The next 20 miles or so I found quite hard, was feeling tired, and seriously wondered whether I would last another 100, but the rain had stopped, & I just concentrated on trying to enjoy the route, chatting to people and taking on food as regularly as possible. The stretch to Tunbridge Wells was into a headwind, so I got into a largish group after a feed station, who steamed along behind a triathlete, who didn't seem too bothered about swapping the lead (must be a triathlete thing!). One thing that didn't bother me was the climbs, and, as it started to rain again, we split on a long climb, and I got into a group of 4 for the next 10 miles or so through quieter roads, no rain & a bit more of a side/tail wind. I started feeling a lot stronger, & met up with the 'Pearsons train' who well & truely 'owned' the road for the next stretch. After the second to last feed (I think it was) - lots of jolly villagers, who plugged the gap when the supply lorry was held up by making stacks of bacon sarnies & fruit cakes, I left Pearsons to fill their faces & caught up with a cyclocross mate & 3 others and we shared the pace until the last big climb of the day, about 12 miles from the finish. We all split completely here and I descended the last fast bit alone (apart from a brief spell through & off with Pearsons again as they rocketed through). Waved through a red light by the Police (nice). The last half mile was on half a coned off dual carriageway, with great delight in flying past the cars jammed in their bit. Over the line to applause & a bleep from the transponder, jump a kerb then the bike pounced on & the transponder removed. Finished.
My only critisism would be the lack of medal for finishing, & that no food, energy bars were available once through the line - apart from a 25ml water bottle (unless you hunted it out & paid). That can't take away from what a good day it was though, and it was good to finish stronger than when I started.
Bikes were put into a lorry, and then (after a bit of a wait), we were bussed back to Greenwich where, at last, I caught up with Mike & Roger (both looking as if they could go round again!) who were claiming their bikes back. 6 hours & 32 mins, not bad all things considered, would have been nice to have been a little quicker early on, but the next day, contrary to how I felt the day before, I did feel as if I could do another stage. Perhaps.
Simon Scarsbrook
Friday 6 July 2007
Wednesday 4 July 2007
British Cyclosportive
At 6.00am on 1st July the first of 4000 riders rolled out of Greenwich Park to make their way through east London and the Kent countryside to cross the finish line in Canterbury, 120 miles later.
Whilst particular details of the ride are unknown, the fastest rider was recorded at 5:22 and
a trio of our very own sportive stars posted these times.
Mike Coyle 05:46:07
Roger Smith 05:46:24
Simon Scarsbrook 06:32:10
Roger Smith 05:46:24
Simon Scarsbrook 06:32:10
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Etape Caledonia 24-06-07
Etape Caledonia.
Despite the fog and rain and crummy organization the first riders of the Etape Celedonia rolled across the start line at 8.00am on Sunday.
Amongst the 1300, the red & black were represented by Ian, Peter and banana fuelled newbie David Wilkins.
The 130k route (and around 2000m of climbing) took us from the small town of Pitlochry along the rain soaked, rolling roads on the north shores of Loch Tummel & Loch Rannoch then to the base of Schiehallion to tackle the main climb of the day.
At that point the rains seemed to clear and, after a tough start, we really got to enjoy the Highland views, the car-less roads and a long fast descent which took us down to the River Tay. The final 30 miles back to the finish were relatively flat and what climbs there were seemed to be of the sharp and nasty variety.
Though the terrain was demanding, it was a faster ride than expected with all 3 of us posting good times; first past the post was one Ed Woodhouse in 3:48:15.
Ian 4:22:47
David 4:29:57
Peter 5:03:04 and placing 19th in his category.
By some accounts this inaugural, closed road, sportive was nearly pulled before it started and had to be bailed out by the local council due to lack of funds/final entrants but with better (by that I mean COMPLETELY different) organizers this event has the potential to be a worthy annual fixture.
For me, I'm glad I made the effort to get up there, I'm glad I came in ahead to my target time
and I now wish I had entered the London event too.
Monday 18 June 2007
Giles Ree Memorial Race
Warninglid and its environs thankfully missed the pouring rain which hit the coast and we enjoyed a dry, warm day for this years edition of the Giles Ree Memorial Road Race.
My view of proceedings was, understandably, limited but Messers Smith, Perryman & McNamara were all pushing hard in their various groups as they passed by me firstly by the junction at the HQ and lastly by the flyover at the A23.
But it was that man Coyle though who, despite a minor logistical problem with his bottles, bided his time and got himself up in the front group.
By the last lap at the junction with Slough Green Lane, he was in a group of 3 furiously chasing young Tom Copeland (In Gear Dev) who had broken away to gain 5-6 seconds advantage.
By the finish, though, Tom was caught, Steve Calland (Norwood Paragon) took first place and Mike crossed the line in 7th place.
With 10 seconds covering the first 9 riders it was a close run thing and hats off to Mike for a stellar performance.
Final Result
1 Steve Calland Norwood Paragon
2 Dave Creagan VC Muedon
3 Tom Hemnant London Dynamo/Cyclefit
4 Keith Lilley Team Certani - 1st Veteran
5 Matt Melville AW Cycles
6 Kevin Chambers API
7 Mike Coyle VC Etoile
8 Andy Betts Twickenham CC
9 Tom Copeland Ingear Dev Team - 1st Junior
10 David Kenant Norwood Paragon (1 minute+ back)
King of the Hills
1 Tom Hemnant London Dynamo/Cyclefit
2 Tyrone Walters Sigma Sport
3 Kevin Chambers API
Friday 15 June 2007
Lewes Crits Report #3
Whilst Shaun Reed of Bayeux made a break on the bell lap and took the lead to finish first it was our very own Driss Jones who crossed the line ahead of the rest of the pack to claim not only second place but was clear leader in the overall for the 3 races.
Again this report comes courtesy of Mark Winton LWCC.
With the damp and slippery roads drying rapidly the riders heading out to the final round of the Lewes Criterium series had dry roads upon which they could battle for final overall honours. With just 2 points separating the overall leaders going into this race and with double points on at the end of the race this was sure to be a competitive race.
At the first prime Driss Jones (VC Etoile) took full points with George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) taking second place to even up the general classification. On the next the Lewes Wanderers own Stephen Comben crashed when he hit is pedal on the corner, brother Andrew waited and was able to pace Stephen back onto the back of the bunch.
Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes) took full points at the second prime, significantly George Higgs took second spot, regaining the overall lead over Driss Jones who finished third.
The next lap, Andrew Comben had recovered from helping his brother and took full points at the final prime. Driss Jones took third place, with George Higgs failing to score, just one point separated the riders for the final showdown.
At the bell lap Shaun Reed (Bayeux Landscapes) who has won these races many times before had a 30 second gap on the main bunch. Despite efforts from many of the clubs including Lewes Wanderers, Brighton Mitre and Brighton Excelsior Shaun was just too strong and with the help of some excellent tactics by his team mates Shaun was able to sit up to take the applause at the finish, even having time to zip up his jersey. With double points, this result gave Shaun enough points for 4th overall.
Just a handful of seconds later the bunch thundered into view. Dan Clark (Brighton Mitre) looked like he had the bunch sprint in the bag, however, you could see the determination on the face of Driss Jones who managed to come round Dan just centimetres before the line and with it take the overall award. Paul Gosling and George Higgs were next across the line with Paul Hudson (Kinesis) taking the final points on offer at the finish.
Prime 1
Driss Jones
George Higgs
Stuart Nibett
Prime 2
Ian Jones
George Higgs
Driss Jones
Prime 3
Andrew Comben
Paul Gosling
Driss Jones
Race 3 Result
Shaun Reed (Baueux Landscapes)
Driss Jones (VC Etoile)
Dan Clark (Brighton Mitre)
Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior)
George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Paul Hudson (Kinesis)
Final Overall Classification
Driss Jones 45
George Higgs 36
Paul Gosling 25
Shaun Reed 24
Dan Clark 14
Merek Siwicki 14
John Powell 12
Ian Jones 11
Andrew Comben 10
Nicholas Jeffrey 9
Stuart Nisbett 9
Doug Baldock 8
Martin Brass 7
Paul Hudson 6
Charlie Sayer 4
Paul Winkley 3
Chris Howard 3
Neil Lewold 1
Again this report comes courtesy of Mark Winton LWCC.
With the damp and slippery roads drying rapidly the riders heading out to the final round of the Lewes Criterium series had dry roads upon which they could battle for final overall honours. With just 2 points separating the overall leaders going into this race and with double points on at the end of the race this was sure to be a competitive race.
At the first prime Driss Jones (VC Etoile) took full points with George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) taking second place to even up the general classification. On the next the Lewes Wanderers own Stephen Comben crashed when he hit is pedal on the corner, brother Andrew waited and was able to pace Stephen back onto the back of the bunch.
Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes) took full points at the second prime, significantly George Higgs took second spot, regaining the overall lead over Driss Jones who finished third.
The next lap, Andrew Comben had recovered from helping his brother and took full points at the final prime. Driss Jones took third place, with George Higgs failing to score, just one point separated the riders for the final showdown.
At the bell lap Shaun Reed (Bayeux Landscapes) who has won these races many times before had a 30 second gap on the main bunch. Despite efforts from many of the clubs including Lewes Wanderers, Brighton Mitre and Brighton Excelsior Shaun was just too strong and with the help of some excellent tactics by his team mates Shaun was able to sit up to take the applause at the finish, even having time to zip up his jersey. With double points, this result gave Shaun enough points for 4th overall.
Just a handful of seconds later the bunch thundered into view. Dan Clark (Brighton Mitre) looked like he had the bunch sprint in the bag, however, you could see the determination on the face of Driss Jones who managed to come round Dan just centimetres before the line and with it take the overall award. Paul Gosling and George Higgs were next across the line with Paul Hudson (Kinesis) taking the final points on offer at the finish.
Prime 1
Driss Jones
George Higgs
Stuart Nibett
Prime 2
Ian Jones
George Higgs
Driss Jones
Prime 3
Andrew Comben
Paul Gosling
Driss Jones
Race 3 Result
Shaun Reed (Baueux Landscapes)
Driss Jones (VC Etoile)
Dan Clark (Brighton Mitre)
Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior)
George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Paul Hudson (Kinesis)
Final Overall Classification
Driss Jones 45
George Higgs 36
Paul Gosling 25
Shaun Reed 24
Dan Clark 14
Merek Siwicki 14
John Powell 12
Ian Jones 11
Andrew Comben 10
Nicholas Jeffrey 9
Stuart Nisbett 9
Doug Baldock 8
Martin Brass 7
Paul Hudson 6
Charlie Sayer 4
Paul Winkley 3
Chris Howard 3
Neil Lewold 1
Thursday 14 June 2007
Stop Press-Driss takes the overall at the Lewes Crits
Details will follow but Driss took 2nd place in the bunch sprint tonight to claim an overall victory in the 41st Lewes Crits.
Chapeau!
Chapeau!
Friday 8 June 2007
Lewes Crits Report #2
Again this comes courtesy of Mark Winton and once again another great performance by Driss who took a first in one of the primes and finished in the top six and now places 2nd in the overall for the series.
This week's first place was taken by young John Powell. Well done to him and I now understand why I suffered so much trying to stay with him in our local chain gang.
Mark reports.
Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club – Evening Criterium Series 41st EditionRound 2 – 7 June 2007
Overall leader from round 1, George Higgs was first to show his colours claiming the points for General Classification at the end of lap 1. Lap 2 saw another bunch sprint for the prime, this prime saw a repeat of the round 1 race result with winner Dris Jones taking full marks, Paul Gosling taking second and George Higgs third. With the overall leaders from round 1 watching each other in the prime sprint a group of riders 5 managed to clip off the front of the main bunch, Marek Siwicki took the sprint for the final prime. As most of the local clubs were represented in the group, the chase never quite got fully organised despite concerted chases by all the entire Brighton Excelsior riders, the Lewes Wanderers own Peter Barling and Dris Jones. The break away was never allowed to gain more than 15 seconds despite the best efforts of Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers) to break the elastic. With 3 miles to go the breakaway still had just 15 seconds and as they came into the finishing straight they were visibly tiring and the groups were just behind winding up for the sprint. Fortunately the breakaway didn’t play any games, keeping the pressure on right to the line where John Powell emerged the winner with a whoop of delight. Marek Siwicki finished second and Martin Brass third. Powerhouse of the break Stuart Nisbett could only manage 4th just pipping the last of the breakaway Ian Jones.Week 1 winner Dris Jones took the bunch sprint to claim the last available point towards the overall classification. Just for a change the judges managed to place the riders right down to 9th place. Thanks to Sussex Medical Services and the Roebuck Inn (Laughton) for the continued support. Dris Jones closed the gap on overall leader George Higgs to just 2 poins, but with double points on offer for the final week, the overall classification is still very much up for grabs.
Race 2 Result
1st John Powell (In –Gear QuickVit RT)
2nd Marek Siwicki (Mosquito Cycles)
3rd Martin Brass (Pendle Forest)
4th Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers)
5th Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes)
6th Dris Jones (VC Etoile)
7th Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)
8th Lee Oliver (Ewhurst Controls)9th Mark Paton (Sussex Nomads)
Prime 1 Result
1st George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)2nd Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)3rd Neil Lewold
Prime 2 Result
1st Dris Jones (VC Etoile)2nd Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior)3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Prime 3 Result
1st Marek Siwicki (Mosquito Cycles)2nd Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers)3rd Ian Jones(Bayeux Landscapes)
Overall Points after race 2 including primes
George Higgs 22
Dris Jones 20
Merek Siwicki 14
Paul Gosling 12
John Powell 12
Nicholas Jeffrey 9
Doug Baldock 8
Stuart Bisbett 8
Martin Brass 7
Ian Jones 6
Andrew Comben 5
Charlie Sayer 4
Paul Winkley 3
Chris Howard 3
Neil Lewold 1
This week's first place was taken by young John Powell. Well done to him and I now understand why I suffered so much trying to stay with him in our local chain gang.
Mark reports.
Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club – Evening Criterium Series 41st EditionRound 2 – 7 June 2007
Overall leader from round 1, George Higgs was first to show his colours claiming the points for General Classification at the end of lap 1. Lap 2 saw another bunch sprint for the prime, this prime saw a repeat of the round 1 race result with winner Dris Jones taking full marks, Paul Gosling taking second and George Higgs third. With the overall leaders from round 1 watching each other in the prime sprint a group of riders 5 managed to clip off the front of the main bunch, Marek Siwicki took the sprint for the final prime. As most of the local clubs were represented in the group, the chase never quite got fully organised despite concerted chases by all the entire Brighton Excelsior riders, the Lewes Wanderers own Peter Barling and Dris Jones. The break away was never allowed to gain more than 15 seconds despite the best efforts of Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers) to break the elastic. With 3 miles to go the breakaway still had just 15 seconds and as they came into the finishing straight they were visibly tiring and the groups were just behind winding up for the sprint. Fortunately the breakaway didn’t play any games, keeping the pressure on right to the line where John Powell emerged the winner with a whoop of delight. Marek Siwicki finished second and Martin Brass third. Powerhouse of the break Stuart Nisbett could only manage 4th just pipping the last of the breakaway Ian Jones.Week 1 winner Dris Jones took the bunch sprint to claim the last available point towards the overall classification. Just for a change the judges managed to place the riders right down to 9th place. Thanks to Sussex Medical Services and the Roebuck Inn (Laughton) for the continued support. Dris Jones closed the gap on overall leader George Higgs to just 2 poins, but with double points on offer for the final week, the overall classification is still very much up for grabs.
Race 2 Result
1st John Powell (In –Gear QuickVit RT)
2nd Marek Siwicki (Mosquito Cycles)
3rd Martin Brass (Pendle Forest)
4th Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers)
5th Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes)
6th Dris Jones (VC Etoile)
7th Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)
8th Lee Oliver (Ewhurst Controls)9th Mark Paton (Sussex Nomads)
Prime 1 Result
1st George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)2nd Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)3rd Neil Lewold
Prime 2 Result
1st Dris Jones (VC Etoile)2nd Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior)3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Prime 3 Result
1st Marek Siwicki (Mosquito Cycles)2nd Stuart Nisbett (Crawley Wheelers)3rd Ian Jones(Bayeux Landscapes)
Overall Points after race 2 including primes
George Higgs 22
Dris Jones 20
Merek Siwicki 14
Paul Gosling 12
John Powell 12
Nicholas Jeffrey 9
Doug Baldock 8
Stuart Bisbett 8
Martin Brass 7
Ian Jones 6
Andrew Comben 5
Charlie Sayer 4
Paul Winkley 3
Chris Howard 3
Neil Lewold 1
Saturday 2 June 2007
Lewes Crits Report
This report comes courtesy of Mark Winton, LWCC
Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club – Evening Criterium Series 41st Edition
Round 1 – 31 May 2007The first round of the 41st edition of the Lewes Wanderers Evening Criterium Series was contested by some 40 riders on a circuit based at Laughton, East Sussex.
Nicholas Jeffery (Ewhurst Controls) was first to show his intentions in the race, taking full points at the first prime. George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) took full points at the next prime with Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers) taking a very close sprint the next lap. Many riders tried to escape the bunch during the race, including the promoting clubs own Peter Barling.
With around 2 miles to go the report came through that George Higgs had broken away, however as the bunch thundered into the finishing straight the race was as one and the judges prepared themselves.
Dris Jones (VC Etoile) took a close sprint from Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior), George Higgs recovered from his breakaway attempt to place 3rd and with his points from scoring points at every prime was rewarded with the overall lead going into round 2 on 7th June.
Results from round 1
1st Dris Jones (VC Etoile) 2nd Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior) 3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) 4th Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC) 5th Charlie Sayer (Brighton Mitre) 6th Paul Winkley (East Grinstead CC)
Prime Lap 2
1st Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)2nd Chris Howard (VC Londres)3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Prime Lap 3
1st George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)2nd Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC)3rd Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes
Prime Lap 4
1st Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers CC)2nd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)3rd Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)
Overall Points after round 1
George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) 16
Dris Jones (VC Etoile) 12
Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior) 9
Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls) 6
Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC) 8
Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers CC) 5
Charlie Sayer (Brighton Mitre) 4
Paul Winkley (East Grinstead) 3
Chris Howard (VC Londres) 3
Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes) 1
Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club – Evening Criterium Series 41st Edition
Round 1 – 31 May 2007The first round of the 41st edition of the Lewes Wanderers Evening Criterium Series was contested by some 40 riders on a circuit based at Laughton, East Sussex.
Nicholas Jeffery (Ewhurst Controls) was first to show his intentions in the race, taking full points at the first prime. George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) took full points at the next prime with Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers) taking a very close sprint the next lap. Many riders tried to escape the bunch during the race, including the promoting clubs own Peter Barling.
With around 2 miles to go the report came through that George Higgs had broken away, however as the bunch thundered into the finishing straight the race was as one and the judges prepared themselves.
Dris Jones (VC Etoile) took a close sprint from Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior), George Higgs recovered from his breakaway attempt to place 3rd and with his points from scoring points at every prime was rewarded with the overall lead going into round 2 on 7th June.
Results from round 1
1st Dris Jones (VC Etoile) 2nd Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior) 3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) 4th Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC) 5th Charlie Sayer (Brighton Mitre) 6th Paul Winkley (East Grinstead CC)
Prime Lap 2
1st Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)2nd Chris Howard (VC Londres)3rd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)
Prime Lap 3
1st George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)2nd Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC)3rd Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes
Prime Lap 4
1st Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers CC)2nd George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior)3rd Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls)
Overall Points after round 1
George Higgs (Brighton Excelsior) 16
Dris Jones (VC Etoile) 12
Paul Gosling (Brighton Excelsior) 9
Nicholas Jeffrey (Ewhurst Controls) 6
Doug Baldock (Edgeware CC) 8
Andrew Comben (Lewes Wanderers CC) 5
Charlie Sayer (Brighton Mitre) 4
Paul Winkley (East Grinstead) 3
Chris Howard (VC Londres) 3
Ian Jones (Bayeux Landscapes) 1
Thursday 31 May 2007
Stop Press - Driss wins at the Lewes Crits
Following his 10th placing at Newchapel 2 weeks ago and an unfortunate flat at Wivelsfield last week, Driss Jones found himself an opening and sprinted to the line to take the win in the first of the Lewes Crits tonight.
More details to come.
More details to come.
Tuesday 15 May 2007
World of Stupid
Click the link and see if you think someone this stupid (and this orange) should be ever be allowed a set of car keys.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=453991&in_page_id=1770&ICO=NEWS&ICL=TOPART
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Sunday 6 May 2007
SCA Weekend
5th/6th May saw the SCA 10 & 25 on the two courses round Steyning.
Saturday 10
For the VCE promoted event, the fastest three on what seemed like a slow day from Steyning down to Shoreham and back were
Paul Thatcher Brighton Mitre 21:45
John Sharples In Gear Quick Vit 21:48
Chris McNamara Wildside RT 22:03
Good stuff, Chris!
Paul Thatcher was also fastest vet. Harry Featherstone was fastest vet on std.
Tom Copeland, fastest junior & Elaine Scott, fastest lady.
In the black and red we had
Geoff Smith 23:57
Paul Jeffries 24:36
Clive Oxborrow 26:49
Martin, Tim, Pete, Simon & Ian opted to don some very attractive yellow bin liners and hang about on roundabouts. Lesley & Alison fed people. The Mikes made it all happen and took care of the time.
See www.mikeanton.com for pictures.
Sunday 25.
Another windy day saw In Gear Quick Vit dominate their promoted event.
Michael Hutchinson 51:26
Peter Tadros 53:30
Christian Yates 53:59
Unsurprisingly they also claimed the fastest 4 past the flag however...
Mike Coyle 56:20
Tim Mardall 59:44
Geoff Smith 1:03:24
Ian Craig 1:06:28
...all get £10 and a medal for being the 2nd fastest 4.
Clive came in at 1:08:06. Peter & Martin were DNS-ers.
See www.pjwphotos.co.uk for pictures.
Saturday 10
For the VCE promoted event, the fastest three on what seemed like a slow day from Steyning down to Shoreham and back were
Paul Thatcher Brighton Mitre 21:45
John Sharples In Gear Quick Vit 21:48
Chris McNamara Wildside RT 22:03
Good stuff, Chris!
Paul Thatcher was also fastest vet. Harry Featherstone was fastest vet on std.
Tom Copeland, fastest junior & Elaine Scott, fastest lady.
In the black and red we had
Geoff Smith 23:57
Paul Jeffries 24:36
Clive Oxborrow 26:49
Martin, Tim, Pete, Simon & Ian opted to don some very attractive yellow bin liners and hang about on roundabouts. Lesley & Alison fed people. The Mikes made it all happen and took care of the time.
See www.mikeanton.com for pictures.
Sunday 25.
Another windy day saw In Gear Quick Vit dominate their promoted event.
Michael Hutchinson 51:26
Peter Tadros 53:30
Christian Yates 53:59
Unsurprisingly they also claimed the fastest 4 past the flag however...
Mike Coyle 56:20
Tim Mardall 59:44
Geoff Smith 1:03:24
Ian Craig 1:06:28
...all get £10 and a medal for being the 2nd fastest 4.
Clive came in at 1:08:06. Peter & Martin were DNS-ers.
See www.pjwphotos.co.uk for pictures.
Monday 23 April 2007
Worthing Excel 25
Sunday 22 April 2007
Martin knocked off!
Martin was knocked off this weekend when a car pulled out on him. He's OK though he now carries a neck injury but his bike wasn't so lucky.
It's a jungle out there!
It's a jungle out there!
ESCA 10 & SCCU 25 - Short & Sketchy.
Saturday's ESCA 10 saw Pete Tadros winning again with a long 20 on the Boship course.
Both Geoff and Paul J were around the 24 minute mark.
Sunday's SCCU saw VCE take the team prize with Mike on a 53, Tim on a 55 & Roger on a 57.
Any more details will be gladly received.
Both Geoff and Paul J were around the 24 minute mark.
Sunday's SCCU saw VCE take the team prize with Mike on a 53, Tim on a 55 & Roger on a 57.
Any more details will be gladly received.
Saturday 21 April 2007
Horsham 14.6
Another glorious April afternoon in the Sussex countryside saw us, this time, on Horsham Cycling's 14.6 mile hilly course round Faygate, Rusper & Newdigate.
Fastest 3
Stewart Jardine - 21st Century Airports CT 33:11
Tim Stevens - 34 Nomads 33:44
Daniel Paine - Crawley CC 34:05
In the black & red corner...
Ian - 40:35
Pete - 42.46
Paul H - DNS... but would have been the fastest man round the course in sandals had he elected to ride.
Fastest 3
Stewart Jardine - 21st Century Airports CT 33:11
Tim Stevens - 34 Nomads 33:44
Daniel Paine - Crawley CC 34:05
In the black & red corner...
Ian - 40:35
Pete - 42.46
Paul H - DNS... but would have been the fastest man round the course in sandals had he elected to ride.
Wednesday 18 April 2007
Lewes Crits
The three 50k races are planned for Thu 31st May, 7th June & 15th June at 7.15pm.
The HQ is Laughton Village Hall and the race organiser is Chris Hough.
Entries are £8.50 per race and should be sent to Chris at 2 Brett Cottages, Hamsey, East Sussex, BN8 5TD.
Contact Chris at chris.hough@citylit.ac.uk or on 01273 478144.
The field has been reduced from 60 to 40 for each race so enter in advance to avoid disappointment.
The HQ is Laughton Village Hall and the race organiser is Chris Hough.
Entries are £8.50 per race and should be sent to Chris at 2 Brett Cottages, Hamsey, East Sussex, BN8 5TD.
Contact Chris at chris.hough@citylit.ac.uk or on 01273 478144.
The field has been reduced from 60 to 40 for each race so enter in advance to avoid disappointment.
Sunday 15 April 2007
Redmon CC 25
A full field of 120 riders rode the G25/45 course on this warm Sunday morning.
Taking the prizes were
Paul Mill - Team Edwardes - 51:49
Laurence Harding - Agiskoviner - 52.14 + 1st Vet
Steve Dennis - East Grinstead CC - 53:07
Mark Winton of Lewes Wanderers CC was fourth and lead them to claim the fastest team prize.
Harry Featherstone was quickest vet on std with +21:42
With Tim going off-course Clive was the fastest home
Clive - 59:24
Geoff - 1:01:19
Martin - 1:03:02
Ian - 1:06:58
Peter - 1:11:37
I understand Mike won the Tooting Sporting event on Saturday for which I have no further details but it's good to have his name at the top of the list again!
Taking the prizes were
Paul Mill - Team Edwardes - 51:49
Laurence Harding - Agiskoviner - 52.14 + 1st Vet
Steve Dennis - East Grinstead CC - 53:07
Mark Winton of Lewes Wanderers CC was fourth and lead them to claim the fastest team prize.
Harry Featherstone was quickest vet on std with +21:42
With Tim going off-course Clive was the fastest home
Clive - 59:24
Geoff - 1:01:19
Martin - 1:03:02
Ian - 1:06:58
Peter - 1:11:37
I understand Mike won the Tooting Sporting event on Saturday for which I have no further details but it's good to have his name at the top of the list again!
Tuesday 10 April 2007
Brighton Mitre Hilly 25
Monday's BM Hilly 25 saw Peter Tadros breaking his own course record in an incredible 57.45.
Geoff Smith ws VCE's best finisher at 1.11.10, taking 3rd= Vet on Std.
Clive finished a few seconds back in 1.11.48 followed by Ian on 1.16.35 and Glenn on 1.21.24.
Photos from the event can be seen on
http://www.mikeanton.com/Cycling/BrightonMitrehilly2509Apr07/index.html
Geoff Smith ws VCE's best finisher at 1.11.10, taking 3rd= Vet on Std.
Clive finished a few seconds back in 1.11.48 followed by Ian on 1.16.35 and Glenn on 1.21.24.
Photos from the event can be seen on
http://www.mikeanton.com/Cycling/BrightonMitrehilly2509Apr07/index.html
Friday 6 April 2007
Crawley-Shoreham-Crawley Photos
Have a look at Mike Anton's site for a selection of pictures from todays event.
http://www.mikeanton.com/Cycling/CrawleyWheelers4106Apr07/index.html
http://www.mikeanton.com/Cycling/CrawleyWheelers4106Apr07/index.html
Crawley - Shoreham. Good Friday
Only Geoff Smith and myself riding today, on what was a perfect morning. Geoff a bit upset as he 'only' did a !:52 - although he is still recovering from broken bones!
Puts my 2:17:00 in perpective!!
I think there should be a standard prize for last place - I certainly would have won it today, although I did go faster than last year, it's just that everyone else went faster still!!
Puts my 2:17:00 in perpective!!
I think there should be a standard prize for last place - I certainly would have won it today, although I did go faster than last year, it's just that everyone else went faster still!!
Thursday 5 April 2007
Sunday 1 April 2007
ESCA 2 UP TTT
1st Apr GS/839
On a blustery day round the Shortgate/Ringmer/Little Horsted/Lewes course, In-Gear Quickvit took the top 3 places.
C.Yates/D.Pollard In Gear Q- 53.46
T.Copeland/M.Green In Gear Dev- 53.47
J.Sharples/J.Pringle In Gear Q- 55.24
M.Winton/A.Cox LWCC - 56.58
D.Paine/K.Shaw Crawley CC - 57.10
Clive & Martin took 2nd place in the Vets on Standard.
Vets on Std
C.Yates/D.Pollard In Gear Q - +15.16 (53.46)
M.Butcher/C.Oxborrow VC Etoile - +10.20 (59.44)
Also riding were Ian Craig & Paul Howard who covered the course in 1.08.38.
On a blustery day round the Shortgate/Ringmer/Little Horsted/Lewes course, In-Gear Quickvit took the top 3 places.
C.Yates/D.Pollard In Gear Q- 53.46
T.Copeland/M.Green In Gear Dev- 53.47
J.Sharples/J.Pringle In Gear Q- 55.24
M.Winton/A.Cox LWCC - 56.58
D.Paine/K.Shaw Crawley CC - 57.10
Clive & Martin took 2nd place in the Vets on Standard.
Vets on Std
C.Yates/D.Pollard In Gear Q - +15.16 (53.46)
M.Butcher/C.Oxborrow VC Etoile - +10.20 (59.44)
Also riding were Ian Craig & Paul Howard who covered the course in 1.08.38.
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