New Members
We welcome five new members to the Club this month, Richard Groves, Paul Elliot, Carl Morris, Jon Griffin and Mervyn Brameld . We hope that their association with the Club will be a long and happy one.
Congratulations
Many congratulations to Steve and Shabana Robertson on the arrival of a 7lb 9oz daughter on Sunday 30th May at 0310 hrs. Steve should not now have any problems arriving at early morning events in the future as he now has his own “early riser”.
Sick List.
Although not a club member, Craig Joy has been a regular at the Wednesday Evening 10`s. Unfortunately he crashed the other day whilst out riding sustaining serious injuries and is in hospital. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.
News
Having spent last weekend in Nijmegen, Holland there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this is the most cycling friendly country in the world, people on bikes are everywhere and all traffic has to give way to them, the sort of situation that we can only dream about in the UK. Whilst wandering around I came across the most superb cycling museum containing 3 floors of bikes from the very early ones (1817) to the present day.
So if you find yourself anywhere near Nijmegen don`t miss it, it`s called Velorama and the website address is www.velorama.nl.
Results
Open Events
CC Bexley 10 15th May Malcolm Adams 27.31, Simon Henderson 22.20 (PB). Fastest was Will Manger (Team Larkfield Cycles) 20.58. Well done Simon once again.
San Fairy Ann 50 23rd May Chris Bax 2.10.39, Rick Perkins 2.11.55. Fastest was Kevin Tye (Data Team Allstars) 1.51.55.
VTTA 30 30th May Simon Henderson 1.11.32, Chris Bax 1.15.19, Andy Burrows 1.21.39. Fastest was Kevin Tye (Data Team Allstars) 1.04.29.
KCA 50 6th June Simon Henderson 2.01.21 (must be a PB), Shay Giles 2.11.41. Fastest was Kevin Tye (Datateam Allstars) 1.46.42. Well done Simon.
VC Elan 10 3rd June (1 of 4) Simon Henderson 21.46 (PB), Andy Girling 22.04 (PB), Rick Perkins 22.52, Andy Burrows 25.22, Pete Huckstep 25.49, Andy McCall 25.58, Dave Mastin 25.58, Steve Robertson 26.11, Shay Giles 22.50, Steve Quincey 22.54, Chris Bax 23.14. Fastest was Kevin Tye (Data Team Allstars) 19.50. Well done to Simon and Andy both PB`s.
Club Events.
Evening 10 12th May Andy McCall 27.39, Steve Robertson 26.41, Colin Inett 27.10, Rick Perkins 24.14, Peter Huckstep 26.15, Bob Connell 27.09, Andy Burrows 25.34, Jeff Wilson 24.00, Tony Culshaw 25.06, Simon Henderson 22.42, Andy Girling 22.38 (fastest and also a PB). Well done Andy.
VC Deal Evening 10 13th May Dave Mastin 28.16, Chris Bax 24.26. Fastest was Gary Record (VC Deal) 22.25.
Inter Club 25 16th May This event had to be shortened to 11.5 miles because of roadworks on the course. Simon Henderson 25.23, Andy Girling 26.05, Jeff Wilson 27.38, Andy Macpherson 28.27, Tony Culshaw 29.14, Peter Huckstep 29.59, Colin Inett 30.42, Dave Mastin 31.53, Steve Robertson 32.14, Rob Woods 34.34. Simon was the fastest on the day.
Evening 10 19th May Colin Inett 26.49, Steve Robertson 26.19, Peter Huckstep 26.20, Steve Quincey 23.30, Bob Connell 26.30, Richard Groves 24.47, Rick Perkins 24.00, Andy Girling 22.55, Simon Henderson 22.37. Fastest was Carl Chapman (GS Invicta) 22.18.
Evening 10 26th May Andy McCall 27.01, Colin Inett 26.21, Steve Quincey 23.24, Rick Perkins 23.34, Simon Henderson 22.46, Steve Robertson 26.27, Richard Groves 24.33, Tony Culshaw 24.55, Peter Huckstep 26.08, Bob Connell 25.38, Merv Brameld 28.01, Andy Girling 22.52. Fastest was Carl Chapman (GS Invicta) 21.58.
VC Deal 10 27th May Colin Robinson 26.00, Dave Mastin 26.55, Chris Bax 24.26, Malcolm Adams 27.16, Ollie Robinson 32.49.
VTTA 10 2nd June Dave Mastin 27.12. Fastest was Matt Miles 21.42 (course record).
Open Events.
If you are riding any Open Events please ensure that you use the correct form which is the January 2007 version, not the old January 2004 version. The designation can be found on the bottom right hand corner of the form. The difference between these forms is in the Declaration at the bottom of the page. This is a legal requirement, and submission of an incorrect form will result in it being returned to you by the Event Organiser. The correct form can be downloaded from the Cycling Time Trials website www.ctt.org.uk.
Reminder Please remember that trade/team clothing is not permitted in open events, only club or plain clothing is permitted. Likewise triathlon type sleeveless tops are not permitted. In club events anything goes, ride in a Batman suit if you wish.
Help Required: Once again, I am the organiser for the club’s 25 mile open time trial. It is taking place on Sunday 4th July on the Chilham course. I shall require assistance on the day in the form of marshals, pushers-off and tea bar staff. This is the same day as the big cycle gear sale at Maidstone, so if you are able to assist, you will only be few miles away from the sale and should be able to get there before it starts. If you are able to assist with any of these duties, please give me a call on 01843 596774 or 07939 535176, or via e-mail david.mastin@btinternet.com Thanks, Dave Mastin.
Bargain Spotted: I was strolling through our local branch of Wilkinsons the other day, when I noticed that they have got a small cycle section. You can’t get a carbon fibre bike there (or any other bike for that matter), but they do a few accessories. I picked up a 400ml can of TF2 teflon spray lubricant, by Weldtite, for just £1.24, half price, down from £2.49! I spotted the same product on Ebay being sold for £.3.00 plus £1.90 postage. They also had bottles of bike cleaner fluid at a very reasonable price. Might be worth a look if you have a Wilko near you. Dave Mastin
More Help Required.
In addition to the above from Dave, I will also be promoting a VTTA 10 on the Q10/30 on Sunday 11th July starting at 0700hrs. I will need 8 marshals, pusher(s) off and Timekeeper`s assistant. If anyone is willing to help it will be greatly appreciated.
Go-Ride
The Go-Ride section now has a website at www.thanetrcgoride.co.uk
A link is available from the club website.
Dates for your Diary.
Please note that there will be no Wednesday evening Club Events on the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd of June due to the VC Elan Open Series on the Thursdays of these weeks. This is an excellent series held on the fast Q10/30 course so is a good opportunity to improve on your PB.
Rotary Club of Folkestone 50 mile Charity Ride Sunday 25th July. See www.channelrotarybikeride.org.uk
Le Tour de Sandwich 12/13th June, something for all the family. See the Club website for details.
Cycle Jumble at Woodchurch, Saturday 26th June 0900. Usual venue.
Next month`s Club Meeting will be at Minster Village Hall on Friday 2nd July at 8 pm.
Thought for the Month
I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment…. My mindset is: If I'm not out there training, someone else is.
Lynn Jennings (Ladies World Cross-Country Champion 1990,91,92)
