Competition News

Four Wheelers were entered for the Victoria CC 10.2 TT at Newport, Essex. The 3-up composed of Steve Watson, Paul Fennell and Clive Wellings did not start but Merv rode and recorded 28:54 to take the age award for 75/79 year olds and the 5th Vet on Standard award.

Merv rode in the SPOCO SC 10 at Leaden Roding and recorded 28:21 to win the King/Vet award.

With many thanks for the assistance from JohnP, Peter managed to cover 225.13 miles.

Three Wheelers' rode in the Chronos RT 10 on the Cambridge to Caxton Gibbet road.   Fastest was Phil Young  in 24:10 then Merv. Player (26:11) and Chris Walker (28:34).

Cancelled due to appalling weather.

A blowy night that did not slow fast Barry down.

1st. Barry Page. Lap 8.09 lap 2 8.11 lap 3 8.06. Total time 24.26

2nd. Peter Walton. Lap 8.17 lap 2 8.14 lap 3 8.24. Total time 25.05

3rd. Steve Watson Lap 8.35 lap 2 8.34 lap 3 8.39. Total time 25.48

4th Brian Evans Lap 8.59. lap 2 8.47 lap 3 9.12. Total time 26.58  Avg watts 200

5th Graeme Hill. Lap 9.20 lap 2 9.04 lap 3 8.50. Total time 27.14

Merv rode this ECCA 10 mile event at Six Mile Bottom and recorded a 26:38  - still 22 secs off his best this year!

Merv rode the ECCA 10 at Leaden Roding on a very warm afternoon. His time was 27:48.

Merv rode this Tempsford event on the A1 in a time of time 27:47.

Merv rode this 10.2 mile event near Newport.  He managed 28:30 which was 33 secs quicker than his previous ride on this course. He also won 5th VOS. Merv is now off his medication following his illness but says he is still waiting for a return of form.

Also riding were a trio of 'Wheelers' Steve, Paul and Clive - time 24:56.

On a very cool morning with a rising NW wind Phil's 59:59 got him inside the hour by a whisker, whilst Merv clocked 1:07:37.

Another tricky day with a cool westerly wind making life difficult on the A414 section. The photo gallery illustrates contrasting cornering styles with Tony M showing how much it is possible to lean a bike without falling off!

Results

A slight breeze at Leighton Buzzard but Merv still managed 26:56.

A windy old evening but didn’t put off 7 riders.  Phil took the win by 7 seconds.  Brian sees a fair rise in his form from the last event.  Nick Cramer taking the battle of the road bike riders.

Results

1. Phil Young 23:43
2. Peter Walton 23:50

3. Brian Evans 24:46 Avg. Watts 229
4. Nick Cramer 25:21
5. Tony Marriott 26:10
6. Renato Davis 26:14  
7. Richard Clark 27:33

Phil took time out from his busy grandparenting schedule to ride this event (in Cornwall) in 59:49.

Despite the distraction of some large barges on the river, Barry did this 50 in 2:14:35 in his quest for SPOCO points, east of Chelmsford.

Merv rode in the Icknield RC 25 on the A1 at Tempsford. It was a favourable morning for once and he was able to record what he says was a 'reasonable' time, improving on his best this year by over two minutes. His time was 1:4:17 for second Vet. on Standard. Winner was Dave Kendall Finsbury Park, beating Sam Barker with a 51:31 to Barker's 52:05.

In good conditions, Phil recorded 22:22, whilst Steve got 26:05.

At last, a race where the wind wasn't the dominant factor!!  Lots of PB's including Peter with 2:03:43.