Audax – Mille Miglia

Posted on 17/Aug/2010 by Miles Back

A number of our Audax riders are taking part in the 1600km Mille Miglia Audax ride in Italy. The route runs down from Milan to a point just north of Rome and back again, oh… and there is the odd moutain or twenty along the way.

I will update the blog each morning with the progress of our riders. They started last night (Moday 16th Aug) and this was the order in which they departed Milan.

21:01 Martin Lucas
21.31 Ian Oliver, Ray Kelly and Akiko Kawachi
21:32 Julian Holden
21:44 Mel Kirkland
21:44 Peter Turnbull

The next check point will be at 473km (Near Florence). This first stage is flat and fast, so I imagine they will start to pass through there late this afternoon to evening.

Check the blog tomorrow for the next update.

John Davies
17 August 2010

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Jayne Paine breaks European Record

Posted on 16/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Jayne Paine’s recent performance at the European Masters Track Championships resulted in a European Age Group Record for the Women’s 2,000 metre Pursuit. See http://www.cyclingmasters.com/pages/eurorecords.html for details.

Well done, Jayne. We look forward to seeing you ride at Saturday’s club Track Championships at Welwyn.

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Jayne breaks European Record

Posted on 16/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Jayne Paine’s recent performance at the European Masters Track Championships resulted in a European Age Group Record for the Women’s 2,000 metre Pursuit. See http://www.cyclingmasters.com/pages/eurorecords.html for details.

Well done, Jayne. We look forward to seeing you ride at Saturday’s club Track Championships at Welwyn.

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Audax Round the Year Award – Update

Posted on 16/Aug/2010 by Miles Back
Mark Brooking and Wendy Mears are making good progress in their quest to ride a 200km Audax event each month in 2010. Here is Mark Brooking’s latest report on their recent rides, plus the odd 600km ride he has done, just for “pleasure”.
Miles Back

RRTYA
Its been a while since the last report . Both contenders for this coveted award have made it past the halfway point

April

Mark rode his 31st Dorset Coast – its becoming a bit of a habit now! Then Mark & Wendy went to ride the Witham westerly – another visit to Wallys café and Wendys first sub 12 hour ride. A gent relying on GPS technology passed us in several directions very close to the finish thue ensuring that we weren’t last!

May

Mark rode the Hop Garden event in Kent – It took as long as the dorset Coast and was almost as hilly!
Wendy came back from a trip to america and slipped in “The Anoracks Delight” just before the end of the month.

June

Wendy rode the “Taste of the Test” permenant with Jim.
Mark was inveted up to Edinburgh to ride Sonya’s 600km Event – which was a brilliant ride of two loops which sneaked into England before returning to base
and heading across to Loch Lomond & back in the rain.

Mark taking a breather on the Ferry as part of his 600km
July
Wendy rode another 200km perm first
Mark Went up to Seething Near Norwich with Paul Stewart to spend the Weekend in a field in between frantic bursts of activity on the Seething 600km. He last rode this event in 1991 and was pleased to meet up with Paul & Jaqui Denny who created the event back in the early ’80’s

August

Wendy is off to ride the Marlborough Connection on the August Bank holiday. Mark and Wendy are also scheduled to try out Wendys new lights on the Anglian 300km Diagonal.
Mark Brooking

August 2010

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TT report – w/e 15th August

Posted on 15/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

I’m sat by the Bat phone waiting for the results to come in. So far we have…

Midweek
Nowt

Saturday
Peter Dixon rode the Kings Lynn CC ’25’ on the B25/33 and did a 58:31 for a fine fourth place. The event was won by Basil Moss (Cambridge CC) in 56:42.

Sunday
I rode the Bedfordshire Roads CC ’25’ on the F1b/25 and recorded a 1:2:47. The winner was Matt Bottrill (i-Ride.co.uk) on 50:52.

EDIT: Joe Foley rode the Reading CC ’25’ at Aldermaston (H25/1) and recorded a 1:13:04. Fastest was Steve Golla (Sigma Sport) with a 54:41.

Coming up…
Don’t forget the Minet Ladies CC charity ride this Friday and the Track Championships on Saturday.

Saturday 4th September there’s a S Bucks RC club ’10’ on the Maidenhead Thicket course (H10/2) starting at 9am.

Sunday 5th sees the resumption of the West London Combine programme. Bath Road Club are the organisers for a 2-up or solo ’25’ on the Great Missenden course (HCC114). I think Peter Dixon is looking for a new partner this year. Entries are via me (lance (at) lancewoodman (dot) co (dot) uk). Please let me know if you want to ride ASAP – remember to let me have your fastest ’25’ time since 1/1/ 2007.

Lance Woodman (TT Secretary)

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TT report – w/e 15th August

Posted on 15/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

I’m sat by the Bat phone waiting for the results to come in. So far we have…

Midweek

Nowt

Saturday

Peter Dixon rode the Kings Lynn CC ’25’ on the B25/33 and did a 58:31 for a fine fourth place. The event was won by Basil Moss (Cambridge CC) in 56:42.

Sunday

I rode the Bedfordshire Roads CC ’25’ on the F1b/25 and recorded a 1:2:47. The winner was Matt Bottrill (i-Ride.co.uk) on 50:52.

EDIT: Joe Foley rode the Reading CC ’25’ at Aldermaston (H25/1) and recorded a 1:13:04. Fastest was Steve Golla (Sigma Sport) with a 54:41.

Coming up…

Don’t forget the Minet Ladies CC charity ride this Friday and the Track Championships on Saturday.

Saturday 4th September there’s a S Bucks RC club ’10’ on the Maidenhead Thicket course (H10/2) starting at 9am.

Sunday 5th sees the resumption of the West London Combine programme. Bath Road Club are the organisers for a 2-up or solo ’25’ on the Great Missenden course (HCC114). I think Peter Dixon is looking for a new partner this year. Entries are via me (lance (at) lancewoodman (dot) co (dot) uk). Please let me know if you want to ride ASAP – remember to let me have your fastest ’25’ time since 1/1/ 2007.

Lance Woodman (TT Secretary)

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June Smith

Posted on 15/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

From Gladys…

June Smith, whose husband Ron is a Life member of the club, although she is in the Taw Velo now, won a competition “Living the dream” and went to the Manchester Track to get training. You can see her in action at www.photographer-manchester.uk.com. June’s other claims to fame include having been given one of Dave Millar’s yellow jerseys and massaging Roger Hammond’s legs.

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June Smith

Posted on 15/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

From Gladys…

June Smith, whose husband Ron is a Life member of the club, although she is in the Taw Velo now, won a competition “Living the dream” and went to the Manchester Track to get training. You can see her in action at www.photographer-manchester.uk.com. June’s other claims to fame include having been given one of Dave Millar’s yellow jerseys and massaging Roger Hammond’s legs.

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Track Championships reminder

Posted on 14/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman
2010 Track Championships

This bus advert cost us a fortune, so let's make the day a success

Full details here. Get your entries in!

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Track Championships reminder

Posted on 14/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Full details here. Get your entries in!
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Tom pipped on the line – just

Posted on 10/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman
Tom London was second in tonight’s 4th cat circuit race at Hillingdon Circuit. On a rain-drenched night he attacked with a lap to go and only one rider got back to him in the last few metres. Tom reckons there was half a wheel in it on the line.
The points gained earned Tom his third category licence. It’ll be good to see him riding with the rest of the Squadra in the E123 race next week.
In the same race Lance Woodman came nowhere. Again.
LW
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Tom pipped on the line – just

Posted on 10/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Tom London was second in tonight’s 4th cat circuit race at Hillingdon Circuit. On a rain-drenched night he attacked with a lap to go and only one rider got back to him in the last few metres. Tom reckons there was half a wheel in it on the line.

The points gained earned Tom his third category licence. It’ll be good to see him riding with the rest of the Squadra in the E123 race next week.

In the same race Lance Woodman came nowhere. Again.

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Track Championships – UPDATED

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

I’ll update this as I get more information…

Willesden CC Track Championships 2010

21st August at Welwyn Velodrome

2pm-4pm (arrive at 1.30pm to sign on)

Open to first claim members of the club

Cost to enter £10.00 seniors and £5.00 under 18.

Hire bikes are available at £3.00

Please let Tony Woodford know if you are attending: anthony.woodford1@ntlworld.com

Provisional programme (subject to entries etc.)

Under 16: 200m time trial
Senior riders: 200m time trial
Under 16: 1 lap sprint
Senior riders: 1 lap sprint
Under 16: 5 lap points
Senior riders 10: lap points
Under 16: 5 lap scratch
Senior riders: 15 lap scratch.

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Track Championships – UPDATED

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman
I’ll update this as I get more information…
Willesden CC Track Championships 2010
21st August at Welwyn Velodrome
2pm-4pm (arrive at 1.30pm to sign on)
Open to first claim members of the club

Cost to enter £10.00 seniors and £5.00 under 18.
Hire bikes are available at £3.00
Please let Tony Woodford know if you are attending: anthony.woodford1@ntlworld.com

Provisional programme (subject to entries etc.)
Under 16: 200m time trial
Senior riders: 200m time trial
Under 16: 1 lap sprint
Senior riders: 1 lap sprint
Under 16: 5 lap points
Senior riders 10: lap points
Under 16: 5 lap scratch
Senior riders: 15 lap scratch.
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Minet Ladies CC Charity Ride

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Minet Ladies CC

Minet Ladies Cycling Club

Invite you to our 1000 lap charity cycle ride

at

Hillingdon Cycle Circuit
Minet Country Park
Springfield Road
Hayes,Middlesex

On Friday 20th August 2010, From 1.30pm-4.30pm

RSVP Nici Savage

www.minetladiescyclingclub.co.uk, minetladies@hotmail.co.uk

All are welcome to join in and ride either their own bike or one of the circuits bikes or just come and support us to raise funds for The Acorn Youth Club (Reg charity 1000927) Just £2 to sign on and register or help more by asking family and friends to sponsor you per lap!

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Minet Ladies CC Charity Ride

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman
Minet Ladies Cycling Club 
Invite you to our 1000 lap charity cycle ride 
at 
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit 
Minet Country Park 
Springfield Road 
Hayes,Middlesex 
On 
Friday 20th August 2010 
From 1.30pm-4.30pm 
RSVP Nici Savage
www.minetladiescyclingclub.co.uk 
minetladies@hotmail.co.uk 
All are welcome to join in and ride either their own bike or one of the circuits bikes or just come and support us to raise funds for The Acorn Youth Club (Reg charity 1000927) Just £2 to sign on and register or help more by asking family and friends to sponsor you per lap!
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TT Report – w/e 8th August

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Let me know if I’ve missed your result and I’ll update this report.

Midweek
In the Westerley ‘10.4’ at the Hillingdon circuit Tony Flynn did a 27:07 and Bea Geraghtyrecorded a PB 31:41. Malcolm Woolsey of the Westerley was fastest with 24:11. It was a windy night.

If you’re reading, Tony and Bea, it might be worth checking your lap times here: http://westerleycc.blogspot.com/2010/08/westerley-circuit-10-race-9.html – even pace is best.

Chris Vessey and Ron Purdy travelled to the midweek VTTA ’10’ at Fifield, but a violent thunderstorm just before the start dissuaded them from starting.

Saturday
At the Hemel Hempstead ’10’ Gill Reynolds did a 26:13 and Ron Purdy did a 32:46. Fasest was Jason Gurney (Team Milton Keynes) with 21:00.

Sunday
Peter Dixon rode the Richmond Park 10.4m TT and was 8th fastest on a road bike with a 27:21. The fastest roadie was Xavier Disley of Birmingham Uni with 23:52.

At the Westerley CC club ’10’ on the HCC109 (Chalfonts) Tony Flynn did a 25:50 and Gill Reynolds a 31:29. Fastest rider was P. Smith (Endura MI Racing) in 23:14.

Coming up…
Bank Holiday weekend sees two Westerley CC open events:

  • Sunday 29th August – 25m TT on the H25/2 (Marlow)
  • Monday 30th August – 10m TT on the H10/22 (Marlow)

Lance Woodman (TT Secretary)

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TT report – w/e 8th August

Posted on 09/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Let me know if I’ve missed your result and I’ll update this report.

Midweek
In the Westerley ‘10.4’ at the Hillingdon circuit Tony Flynn did a 27:07 and Bea Geraghty recorded a PB 31:41. Malcolm Woolsey of the Westerley was fastest with 24:11. It was a windy night.

If you’re reading, Tony and Bea, it might be worth checking your lap times here: http://westerleycc.blogspot.com/2010/08/westerley-circuit-10-race-9.html – even pace is best.

Chris Vessey and Ron Purdy travelled to the midweek VTTA ’10’ at Fifield, but a violent thunderstorm just before the start dissuaded them from starting.

Saturday
At the Hemel Hempstead ’10’ Gill Reynolds did a 26:13 and Ron Purdy did a 32:46. Fasest was Jason Gurney (Team Milton Keynes) with 21:00.

Sunday
Peter Dixon rode the Richmond Park 10.4m TT and was 8th fastest on a road bike with a 27:21. The fastest roadie was Xavier Disley of Birmingham Uni with 23:52.

At the Westerley CC club ’10’ on the HCC109 (Chalfonts) Tony Flynn did a 25:50 and Gill Reynolds a 31:29. Fastest rider was P. Smith (Endura MI Racing) in 23:14.

Coming up…
Bank Holiday weekend sees two Westerley CC open events:

  • Sunday 29th August – 25m TT on the H25/2 (Marlow)
  • Monday 30th August – 10m TT on the H10/22 (Marlow)

Lance Woodman (TT Secretary)

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Jayne wins European Silver (again)

Posted on 01/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Jayne Paine recorded two lifetime bests on her way to a second Silver medal in the European Master Championships at Manchester Velodrome yesterday.

Her bloke posted the following report on Facebook:

She rode a damn near perfect race, but just didn’t quite have enough at the end. She and Janet Birkmyre both rode PBs in really good times. Jayne knocked half a second off her PB in qualifying, then took another second and a half off that in the final. Close, but no cigar, I’m afraid – she missed out on gold by 7/10 of a second. Gutting. But very impressive.

Well done, Jayne.

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Jayne wins European Silver (again)

Posted on 01/Aug/2010 by Lance Woodman

Jayne Paine recorded two lifetime best on her way to a second Silver medal in the European Master Championships at Manchester Velodrome yesterday.

Her bloke posted the following report on Facebook:

She rode a damn near perfect race, but just didn’t quite have enough at the end. She and Janet Birkmyre both rode PBs in really good times. Jayne knocked half a second off her PB in qualifying, then took another second and a half off that in the final. Close, but no cigar, I’m afraid – she missed out on gold by 7/10 of a second. Gutting. But very impressive.

Well done, Jayne.
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