End 2 End update.

1st Sept.

Less than a week to go now for club members Ian Wood and Antony Brumby before they set off on their epic ride from Lands End on Monday 6 Sept together with Alan Bodell and John 'JJ' Joynson of Port Sunlight Whs. Under the watchfull eye of 'director sportive' and support car driver John Baarda the team aims to reach John O' Groats in 8 days which will mean averaging well over 100 miles per day. We'll get regular updates from the team as the ride unfolds so keep tuned in to follow their progress.

Sponsorship.

The ride is taking place in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, for full details and how you can give your support visit http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Wood1

 

Brendan hits the tri-bars.

He's been hinting at riding a few Time Trials and our Dublin based roadman Brendan Kennedy borrowed a TT bike and has put it to good use against the clock over the last few weeks including a superfast 56.52 in the Enniscorthy 25. At the end of a long season even Brendan admits to being a bit tired and is looking forward to a few weeks off before resuming training for next year, in September!!! Brens blog

L'Hansons en vacances.

The kids thought they were going to the beach and Lynn had her eye on the boutiques, but Nick Hanson had other ideas and dragged the whole family up the Col d'Ornon on their summer holiday in France. Lynn, who's only been on a bike 4 times this year, also tackled Alpe d'Huez, the Lauteret, La Berrade and the Galibier before deciding enough was enough and finally packing Nick off with some sandwiches to do his own version of La Marmotte. holiday snaps

Seacroft Wheelers Evening 3 up 10 result, 26 Aug

The usual mix of 3 up, 2 up teams and solo riders enjoyed a dry evening on the Selby Fork course with the team of Nigel Goscinski / Richard Hamilton / John Woods riding together well to take the honours in a fast 22.11. result

Best wishes to Jude.

Clubrun regular, young Jude Taylor, has suffered an unfortunate accident which has resulted in a broken bone just above the wrist. Although likely to be out of action for a number of weeks intrepid Jude is not deterred and is already looking forward to getting back out on the rides. We wish Jude a good and quick recovery and look forward to welcoming him back on the clubruns soon.

Seacroft Wheelers Evening 2 up 10 result, 19 Aug

A wet night on the Selby Fork course did little to dampen the speeds and for the second year in succession 2nd claim member Paul Kirk (Drighlington BC) took the honours, this time partnered by Matt Howitt (Yorks Road Club) in 22.28. Roy Cannon and Kevin Warr were the fastest 'all Seacroft' team with 23.05 for 5th overall. result

Cyclesense Evening League, final result.

Another successful Cyclesense sponsored Evening League competition is now complete and the final result is available here. Congratulations to Nick Barnes who won the Youth competition and to Matt Lunn who won the second claim members competition and also amassed the highest number of points of all competitors. Antony Brumby rode the maximum number of 12 events which also included riding out and back to most of them.

'Eureka' birthday bash, 29 Aug.

The famous Eureka cyclist's café near Chester celebrates it's 80th birthday on 29 August and here's your invitation to the party.

Dave's 'Hell of the East Midlands', 4 July.

Ensconced on holiday in deepest France Dave Smith has turned, like many literary giants before him to the novella, and brings you the tale of an excellent 7th place in the 110 mile East Midlands CiCLE Challenge. report

Dawn till Dusk Challenge 100 Sportive, Sunday 29th August.

Starts and finishes in Leeds with proceeds to charity, maybe one for the club's sportivers. details

Cyclo-cross training, Tuesday nights.

Not long to the start of the cyclo-cross winter season. Qualified ABCC coach Mike Farthing's evening training sessions now include technique and fitness 'cross training on Tuesday nights, meeting at the running track car park, Temple Newsam Park. Everybody welcome, suitable for all abilities and also MTB riders. A road session continues on Thursday evenings. details

'Ironman' Dave.

Club run regular and former rower Dave Broadbent has recently tried his hand at Triathlon in a local charity event and came a very creditable 87th out of 256 at his first attempt at the three discipline sport. Dave reports.

" I finished 87th overall (out of 256 finishers) in 01:27:03. Distances were 400m pool swim (which I did in 8:48, placing me 104th for the swim alone), 22.7km cycle (48:11, 44th) and 5km run (24:57, 92nd). As expected the swim was my weak event so I'm glad that was the shortest, with most of the race being on the bike which suited me. The cycle route was from Leeds Grammar School, down Harewood bank and then doubling back at the A61/A658 roundabout and following the same route back along the A61. It all went pretty smoothly and I was happy enough with my results. The only bit which didn't go so smoothly was when I tried to jump straight off the bike into a run through transition. I mis-judged my speed a bit, so that nearly ended in tears but I managed to keep both myself and the bike upright and pointing the right way! Running straight after the cycling was quite tough at first, and I'd normally do 5km about 3 or 4 minutes faster than that but considering I'd been on the go for an hour by then I was happy to keep it under 25 mins."

One round to go in Summer 'Cross series.

With just one event to go on 11 August our young riders are well placed for another very successful result in the YCCA summer season competition. In the under 14's category Chris Barnes is placed second just behind Seb Marsh (Bradford Olympic), a situation that cannot be changed by the final round at Newsome. In the senior competition Nick Barnes (left) leads the Youth category and is an excellent 6th overall. Garry Marsh is lying 6th in the V50 category, whilst Steve Barnes is 14th in the V40s, but from only 4 appearances. Chris Beetham (WYPCC) having to retire from the series early, after just 4 rides, due to an unfortunate injury. details, results and positions

'Chapeau' Pete, Elmet 12 hour, 25 July.

Never mind 50's and 100's, Peter Dickinson went straight for the big one and spent a whole day on the bars in the Elmet CC 12 hour race recording an impressive 209 miles for his first time at the distance. On a warm and windy day self-sufficient Pete competed without any road-side assistance or support car but has enlisted the help of the wife to clear a space on the TV for the anticipated Seacroft Wheelers 12 Hour silver Rosebowl trophy.

York 100 Sportive, 15 Aug.

A number of members are taking part in the 'York 100' charity sportive on 15 August with a choice of 100 km or 100 mile routes. Still time to enter, £25 entry fee but proceeds in aid of Action Medical Research for Children and a commemorative medal for all finishers. details

Half -Yearly General Meeting, Tues 20 July.

In addition to the items discussed on the agenda Roy Cannon was elected to the vacant position of Social Secretary. Ian Wood and Antony Brumby were also elected to two vacant members' places on the Committee, and Ian Lazenby will also attend as a forthcoming race organiser.

Roy's 'Hubert Arbes', 4th July.

Alps or Pyrenees, opinions vary as to which are the toughest and more spectacular. A number of members have taken on the Alps this year while Roy Cannon headed for the Pyrenees to take part in the 164km 'Hubert Arbes' sportive starting from Lourdes and taking in the mighty Col du Tourmalet, venue for this year's 'queen' stage of the Tour de France. report

Malcolm's 'La Vaujany', 27 June.

Malcolm Davidson opted for some of his favourite roads in the Oisons area of the French Alps in the 'La Vaujany' sportive and enjoys a 'Gold Standard' ride and second in age category despite an unnerving front tub blowout at an awkward moment. report

Evening League Prize Presentation & Buffet, 26 Aug. Bookings by 31 July.

There will be a Prize Presentation and Buffet to conclude the 2010 Cyclesense Evening League at Squires Café Bar, Newthorpe following the Seacroft Wheelers 3 up 10 on 26 August. Bookings to Steve Smith (Yorkshire Road Club) with cheque or cash by 31 July. download details and order form

In memory of Lewis Barry.

The Club was well represented by members at the funeral service, accompanying ride and subsequent celebration in Roundhay Park for the late Lewis Barry. British Cycling reports on a day that will surely add to the many memories of Lewis for hundreds of Yorkshire cyclists. report and photos

 

Race for the 'Fastest 25' Trophy hots up, 10 July.

Last year's winner of the Club 'Fastest 25' trophy Roy Cannon (left) has posted his quickest ride at the distance so far this year and moves into the lead in the season long competition with a rapid 58.56 in the Drighlington BC event, including a 30 second or so deviation off-course. Rival Nick Hanson (right) travelled to Etwall in Derbyshire and cracked the hour for the first time since his recent comeback with an excellent 59.16 which was good enough to win his age category and a tenner. Nick lines up in the Yorkshire Road Club event at Dishforth this coming Saturday and in Dublin another club fastman is also looking for likely opportunites against the watch.

Club Competitions

As the racing season is halfway through, but with hopefully some 'float days' still to come, members are reminded of the many club competitions and awards to try for, often with little competition. With Mike and Barbara Penrice sidelined the '12 hour' trophy is there for the taking, or Junior BAR needing just 2 x 10s and 25's (Evening League events qualify), or Men's BAR but you'll have to add a 50 and a 100 to the 25's. details

Get well soon Chris.

Chris Beetham suffered an accident in the Summer Series cyclo-cross at Kippax on 16 June, what at first was thought to be just a sprain turned out to be a broken ankle and then an unexepected complication meant a short stay in St James's for treatment and observation. Chris is now back home and reportedly planning his assault on next years 'Ron's Reliable Five' in pursuit of a second much coveted medal. We wish Chris a speedy recovery and return to the front line.

News from France, La Marmotte, 3 July. La Vaujany 27 June.

Club members Darren Hastings and Steve Barnes made the trip to the French Alps to ride the annual La Marmotte sportive taking in some of the most difficult climbs of the Tour de France and finishing on perhaps the most famous of them all, L'Alpe d'Huez. Tackling the event for the second time Steve finished 'La Doyenne' in 8 hours 35 mins whilst Darren, facing the Alps for the first time, recorded an excellent 9hr 25m. Lets have the story lads.

Meanwhile Malcolm Davidson on his annual touring holiday earlier took in the La Vaujany sportive in the same Oisans area of the Alps and achieved 'Gold' standard in 5.04.02, although narrowly failing to best Fred Lyn's mark of 4.59 in a previous edition. However there was some consolation as Mal was a superb 2nd fastest of the 67+ age category. Being Malcolm it wasn't without incident and a front wheel blow-out at over 40mph on the descent of the Col d'Ornon served to sharpen the concentration in baking 35 degree temperatures. Mal has now moved on to the Mont Ventoux and whilst sat in the Chalet Reynard café on the rocky slopes, deciding whether or not to refresh his membership of 'Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux', he bumped into fellow Seacroft member Phil Jenkins out on a CTC tour of the area.

National Cyclo-Sportive, 4 July .

Almost a hill too far for Fred Lyn in the former Pendle Pedal sportive but he survives to tell the tale.

For all you arm chair road racers.

Read Brendan's sprocket by sprocket account of the 60 mile Irish Founders Road Race and thrill to the chase. Bren's blog

Super 2nd for Brendan, 22 June.

Brendan Kennedy has had his head down in recent weeks working away in the road race bunches around Dublin with some excellent results including a super 2nd in a local evening race on 22 June. And testers beware Brendan, who has put in some exellent rides against the watch, is considering some 25's later in the season with one eye on the Club Fastest 25 of the Year trophy. report

Fred meets his match in Luc Leblanc, L'Etape Beaujolaise, 12 June.

A vintage performance as Fred Lyn partakes of the pleasures of the beautiful Beaujolais region of France. report

 Seacroft Wheelers Summer Cyclo-cross, Sunday 13 June.

To complement the long established 'Jonathan Noble Memorial' Winter Series cyclo-cross this year the Club also staged Round 5 in the YCCA Summer Series, with the Under 14's event incorporating the BSCA Yorkshire and Northern Regional Championships. A reverse version of the traditional fields and woodland course at Temple Newsam Park proved as demanding as ever yet remained firm despite overnight rain to provide some fast racing on a warm, dry day.

Local favourites Seb Marsh (Bradford Olympic) and our own Chris Barnes had to settle for 2nd and 3rd respectively behind Leon Gledhill (Holme Valley Whs) in the Under 14's race on a shorter version of the course. In the Senior race a dramatic finish handed a narrow win to Jack Clarkson (Pedalsport CC) over Oliver Webster (Crosstrax) with Steve Barnes (Zepnat RT) coming in a strong 4th behind teamate Matt Denby in 3rd. Nick Barnes (left) led home the U16's with an impressive 10th place overall in this company.

Smooth and meticulous organisation by Chris Beetham, who passes on particular thanks to Mike Farthing, Steve Barnes, Phil Norfolk and all members and friends of the club who helped to ensure another first class Seacroft Wheelers promotion on the day. results   photos

Wetherby to Filey 5 June, Coast to Coast 8-10 June.

A number of members tackled the 'Great Yorkshire Bike Ride' Wetherby-Filey annual charity ride on Saturday 5 June, then the End2End team and others continued with a ride to Pickering on the Sunday, rode home Monday then added the Coast to Coast for good measure from Tuesday to Thursday! It's a long story, but then again, it was a long ride, Ian Wood reports

Summer Cyclo-cross series, 6 June results update.

With 4 rounds of the Summer Series now complete our young cyclo-cross riders are notching up some excellent results with Chris Barnes taking a string of second places in the under 14's category. Nick Barnes, now riding in the senior event, is also putting in some consistently impressive rides against the 'big hitters'. Seb Marsh (Bradford Olympic) has had two wins in the U14's with Garry Marsh, Steve Barnes and Chris Beetham (WYPCC) also putting in appearances. results/programme

Discover Rutland CiCLE Tour, 24th April.

What Dave Smith and Chris Beetham would go through for a pint at the Sun Inn. report

Richmond Cyclo-sportive, Sat, 29 May.

With a 'no-show' by his 'domestiques' Fred Lyn faces up to a character building ride in the 4 Dales. report

Thumbs down for the Pennine Challenge, 22 May.

Fred Lyn makes a snap decision to ride the Pennine Challenge sportive but is not too impressed. report

Best wishes to Barbara following racing accident, 20 May.

Mike and Barbara Penrice have suffered a bad crash during the Evening League 15 on 20 May when a joint seat/rear handlebar post on the tandem sheared without warning whilst travelling at speed. Club President Barbara was detained in hospital with a damaged shoulder, which is likely to necessitate an operation later in the week, together with other injuries including numerous cuts and bruises. Although battered and bruised Mike was eventually allowed home following treatment at York A&E.

We wish Barbara and Mike a good and swift recovery from this latest setback which has unfortunately almost certainly ended the couple's racing ambitions for the current season.

 

  End 2 End bid takes shape, sponsorship update.

Ian Wood reports that detailed plans for the End 2 End sponsored ride in September are progressing well with a number of new participants committing to the ride including our own Antony Brumby. The ride will be made in support of a number of top line charities including Lymphoma and Leukaemia research and a full list will be posted on the End2End website where full details of the venture, and how to sponsor, can be found. As the practicalities of the ride fall into place the focus is now on raising awareness and attracting sponsorship and members can also get behind this very worthy endeavour by helping to spread the word, email the End2End website link to your friends or anyone you think may like to offer support. For further info email Ian Wood.

 Fred tips his 'casquette' to the 'Squires and Spires', 2 May.

Fred Lyn adds another T-shirt to his already bulging sportive wardrobe in the 80mile Northamptonshire event. report

CycleSense Evening League, round 1, Thursday 6 May - result.

Despite cold, dark, wet and windy conditions the CycleSense Thursday Evening League got off to a very enthusiastic start with 28 riders opening the scoring in the season long competition. Full results can be found on the CycleSense website usually the day following each event.

The CycleSense sponsored Thursday Evening League follows the successful formula of recent seasons with a mix of courses and distances and with a generous prize list for all categories at the end of the series. For anyone looking for an introduction to cycle racing these events are ideal, well marshalled local courses, enter-on-the-line low entry fees and you can treat them as seriously or as fun as you please. The Evening League is open to 1st or 2nd claim members of the five participating clubs only. full details or email the website for further info.

CycleSense sponsorship.

The participating clubs in the Thursday Evening League are grateful for the continued generous sponsorship by Tadcaster based cycle dealers CycleSense, so please support them whenever possible in return. The Tadcaster High Street shop, Thorp Arch Warehouse and website stock a very wide range and are a great place to look first when considering bikes, equipment, accessories, clothing and sports nutrition.

  Summer Cyclo-cross Series Round 1, Weds 5 May.

The Yorkshire Cyclo-cross Summer Series got underway at Oakbank School, Keighley on Weds 5 May with Seacroft riders making an immediate impact. Seb Marsh, now riding first claim for Bradford Olympic/Paul Milnes, won the under 14's race with our own Chris Barnes snapping at his heels in 2nd. In the Senior race Steve Barnes took 2nd V40 and Nick Barnes 2nd U16 Youth. Garry Marsh was 11th V50 finishing just ahead of Chris Parker (East Bradford) and Chris Beetham (WYPCC). result

If anyone fancies trying 'cross for the first time the summer series is a great place to start, you can ride as many or as few as you like and it can also be done on a mountain bike. Any of the Barnes or Marsh families or Mike Farthing will be happy to advise on any aspect. details

  Roundhay Park Track Racing statrts Mon 10 May.

The West Riding Track League starts at Roundhay Park, Leeds on Monday 10 May with meetings most weeks through to 9 August. With events for all categories, including under 12s, this is an enjoyable way to get into bike racing or to hone your speed for road or 'cross events for more experienced riders. There are usually a few orange and blue 'Seacroft' jerseys in the thick of the action so if you are not riding pop down and give our lads some support. full details WRTL website

  Hilly 11 result, Thurs 29 April.

Fourteen riders shrugged off the cool, wet conditions to open the Evening Events season with a Hilly 11 on the Thorner circuit. The new 'slimline' Paul Kirk (Drighlington BC) found extra speed on the hills to take the win ahead of Steve Smith (Yorks Road Club) with Nick Barnes putting in a strong ride as best of the Seacroft entries in 6th. result

 Fat Rascal Charity Challenge, 24 April.

Not much chance of getting the 'bonk' on this ride, Ian Wood reports on the 125 mile Charity event from Betty's to Betty's to Betty's to...

 Mirfield to Bridlington charity ride, 17 April.

Ian Wood reports on a 'perfect cycling day' in aid of good causes and gets in 92 valuable miles with some of the End2End team.

 Bren's Blog, 18 April.

Another hair-raising tale of life in the Dublin bunches as Brendan Kennedy takes 14th out of 115 starters in the Dick O'Brien Memorial Road Race. report

 Nick's Cobbled Classics.

If you missed this year's 'classic' Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix then fear not, our very own 'Graham Watson', roving reporter Nick Hanson, was at the roadside to bring you some superb shots of the action. Slideshow Flanders,   Paris Roubaix

 La 77, 11 April.

While the French were falling all around them Fred Lyn and Malcolm Davidson stayed the 152km course to gain Silver awards in the 'La 77' sportive in the historic Melun region of the Ile de France. report

 Return of the 'testers', April 2/3.

The Easter weekend brought a number of the Club's time triallists back into action and for Ian Lazenby and Malcolm Davidson the first taste of Open competition for a number of years. On Friday Nick Hanson continued his recent comeback with a fine 6th place in the City RC (Hull) 'Old Skool' 10 mile event on the fast V718, with a 25.13 on a machine from the dark ages whilst Roy Cannon chose more up to date weaponry to post an immediate marker with a quick 23.35 in the main event.

Sidelined with illness over recent seasons Ian Lazenby (right) will be particularly pleased with a strong comeback ride of 25.26 in the Rutland CC event on a much slower course on the Saturday, whilst Mal Davidson opened yet another chapter in his illustrious time trialling career with a 26.55. Mike and Barbara Penrice also chose this event to 'get the rough off' and give the two seater a first competitive outing of the season in the Tandem category.

  New feature Member's mounts No.1, Nick Hanson's Elsworth TT special.

Got a new bike you want to show off, Pete, Ian, Antony, Mike and Barbara? or a blast from the past that deserves recognition for distinguished service, send a pic to the website with a short description. We start with Nick Hanson's cool cranks Elsworth, specially resurrected for use in the Time Trial 'Old Skool' series. click

 Seacroft Wheelers Spring Road Race, 28 March.

Seacroft Wheelers launched the 2010 road racing calendar in Yorkshire with a very successful 50 mile 3/4 category event on the Bishop Wood circuit near Wistow. Early season enthusiasm combined with a strong wind on exposed parts of the course led to some aggressive racing with constant attacks and breakaways and for once the judges had an easy task as a five man group stayed clear to contest the finale. On the deceptively long, windswept finishing straight David Furniss, Doncaster Whs (left) judged his effort to perfection and powered to the win ahead of Tony Grassby, Peak Road Club, and Lee Allen, also Doncaster Whls CC.

Expert organisation by Ian Hirst assisted by Mike Penrice and with good support from members and friends of the club ensured another flawless sporting promotion, whilst back at HQ Barbara Penrice, assisted by Ruth Cannon and others, maintained the club reputation for catering second to none. result, photos by Martin Henson cyclingimages.co.uk

 Busy weekend for the young riders, 27/28 March.

No sooner has the winter 'cross season ended than our enthusiastic young racing team have moved seamlessly on to summer disciplines and for Seb Marsh instant success with an excellent 8th place in the Yarborough Youth circuit racing under 14 boys event on the Saturday. Clubmates Nick and Chris Barnes were also competing in their respective categories. On the Sunday Chris and Nick changed mounts and took to the woods at Sherwood Pines, Nottingham for a taste of Mountain Bike racing in the first round of the British XC series. results

 No looking back for Brendan, 28 March.

Carnage in the break as Brendan Kennedy takes 8th in the fast and furious Warrenstown Road Race. report

 Hard work at Harewood , 21 March.

Eight members rode the Evans Cycles 'Ride-it' sportive at Harewood and encountered an unexpectedly difficult ride. report

 

 Fred's Sportive season takes off , 14 March.

Fred Lyn steals a march on the club's sportivers with a flying 80 mile orbit around Jodrell Bank. report

 

 End 2 End anyone?

In September 2010 club members Ian Wood and Malcolm Davidson, plus friends, will be riding the End 2 End from south to north in aid of cancer research. Also in the group are Alan Bodell and JJ of the Port Sunlight Whs, Colin Abbishaw (unattached) and Dennis Cunningham of Ravensthorpe CC who’ll be support driver/facilitator. Ian and Mal are really keen to invite a couple of other riders from our club to join us - Mal would like it pointing out though that he’s riding to Gretna but will not cross the impenetrable curtain of rain at the Scottish border! We intend to take around 8 days but will be leaving a fortnight clear to allow for unforeseen circumstances. For route planning we’ll be relying not only on the CTC material but also on Alan’s extensive experience (he’s done it twice before).

We intend to stay in B&Bs or travel motels (because you can’t always get a breakfast in B&Bs due to the early start). Alan’s usually found it better to set off and get breakfast in the first hour or 20 miles and it’s cheaper and quicker too. We intend to ride a mixture of back roads and A roads, averaging around 100 to 120miles a day if we use the quicker A roads for an 8 day ride. If we use the quieter side roads (CTC route) it’s a far more hilly ride and we’ll have to do longer distances per day (if 8 days remains our target). A 7 day ride equates to 125 miles per day on the A roads but a longer route on the CTC. Get training!

Anybody interested in taking part on all, or a section of the route, please contact Ian Wood before the end of March prior to the first group planning meeting.

Ian Wood (wood.gledhow@virginmedia.com)

 

 Sportive Diary, 2010, updated.

Sportives have been growing in popularity in recent years with enthusiasts looking for new and ever more difficult challenges both in the UK and abroad. Last year many members took part in Sportives of varying distances and difficulty with no less than eleven riders from the club lining up for the White Rose Challenge in June. Some are now planning out their 2010 season and picking out likely rides, these are listed in the Sportive Diary in the event that other members may also wish to enter, perhaps riding as a club group. For those trying Sportives for the first time many events offer a number of distances to choose from. Note that entries for some of the more popular Sportives fill up very quickly once open. Keep the Sportive Diary informed via the website of any events entered in order to keep other members informed. A number of members have already earmarked the Evans Cycles Harewood event on 21st March, which offers 30,60 and 90 miles options, as an ideal way to kick off the season.

 Cyclo-cross National Championships, 7 Feb.

Our young riders all held onto their form and delivered sterling performances in the National 'Cross Champs at Sutton Park, Birmingham, re-scheduled from 9th January. Seb Marsh made the top ten with a super ride in the Under 14's with younger teamate Chris Barnes not far behind in 16th out of 31 finishers. From a larger entry of 42 riders Nick Barnes also took an excellent 16th in the U16's race. Team 'manager' Steve Barnes (Zepnat.com) wound down the extended season with 13th in the Vets 45+ category. report/results/photos

Seb Marsh	Chris Barnes	Nick Barnes

 Seacroft Wheelers Reliability Trial, Sunday 31 January.

A record entry of local cyclists got the 'Ron's Reilable Five' series of early season reliability trials underway on a cold but dry and bright day, with good numbers of Club members participating in the 30 and 50 mile route options. Thanks to organiser Mike Penrice and the team of helpers and stewards for another very successful club promotion. result

 Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation, 24 January.

The long dining room of the Ash Tree, Barkston Ash was filled with club members and friends who enjoyed an excellent meal and annual prize presentation. Special thanks to our Guest of Honour, Peter Read, for presenting the awards and we were also pleased to welcome multi Time Trial champion and record breaker Jill Reames. Thanks also to Barbara Penrice for organising another very successful social occasion, and Mike Penrice for arranging the awards presentation.

 National Trophy Cyclo-cross, Final round, 17 January.

The sun came out and team Barnes headed for picturesque Rutland Water, Leicestershire for the final round of the National Trophy competition. Nicolas Barnes had his best ride of the series with a very strong 12th in the Youth race with brother Christopher also picking up points with 16th in the U14's. Steve Barnes (zepnat.com) an unlucky 27th on this outing in the Veterans race. report & results

Final standings.

Our young 'cross team can be well pleased after a very tough series where every point had to be fought for in their respective categories at this national level. Nick Barnes an excellent 18th out of 49 in the U16's Youth with Chris Barnes a very promising 12th out of 32 in the U14's in his debut year. Also riding the 'Trophy series for the first time fast improving Seb Marsh took 16th in the U14's with just two rides out of a possible six. For Steve Barnes (zepnat.com) it has been a campaign of highs and lows to finish a nonetheless excellent 13th in the Veteran's category. final standings

 Bold start for Brendan, 17 Jan.

All the hard work Brendan Kennedy has put in over the winter begins to show benefits as he 'tests the legs' in a pre-season opener in Phoenix Park, Dublin... And sends best wishes to all members.   Bren's blog

 

 

 

Yorkshire Points Cyclo Cross, 3 Jan. Final standings.

Sub-freezing temperatures and an icy, snow covered heavily rutted course greeted our 'cross team as they arrived in Todmorden for the 8th and final round of the season long Yorkshire Points competition. A quick ride around the course confirmed that 'discretion was perhaps the better part of valour' on this occasion with the National Championships just one week away. With six counting events towards the final Yorkshire Points standings already in the bag there was little to gain and a lot to lose for all, except Nick Barnes (right), who, typically unfazed, chose to ride on a hastily revised course in the hope a picking up a few extra points and finishing a cold but excellent 7th in the U16 event. report, result, photos

After the final totting up it's been another great series particularly for our young team, often against older riders in their respective categories. Sebastian Marsh a super 2nd overall in the U14's with Chris Barnes on his heels in 3rd. For Nick Barnes an excellent fifth in his first year in the competitive U16's. Garry Marsh can be proud of a fine fifth position in the Vets over 50's, with Chris Beetham (WYPCC) 35th in the V40s on just five rides. Steve Barnes (Zepnat.com), not taking points in his own organised event, missing the podium by just one point in the V40's. results

Annual General Meeting, Saturday 2 January.

Following the AGM held Saturday 2 January the elected club officials for 2010 are; President - Barbara Penrice, Secretary - Ian Hirst, Racing Secretary - Mike Penrice, Treasurer - Kevin Warr, Auditors - Barbara and Mike Penrice. Barbara also continues in a caretaker role as Social Secretary however if any member is in a position to take over this role it would be much appreciated. The Committee comprises the above plus Steve Barnes and Antony Brumby. Delegates to the respective cycling organisations are; British Cycling - Ian Hirst, CTT - Roy Cannon, YCF - Antony Brumby, YCCA - Steve Barnes.

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