There were 12 adults and kids today setting off for Nanney’s Lock Marina between Church Minshall and Nantwich. We passed the riders from the Nantwich triathlon that was taking place at the same time, and for which I had a number! Dave Fearon wore some very fetching ‘faded denim’-look shorts from the 1980s to complete […]
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A hilly time trial – report from Kevin C
Tyneside Vagabonds Mountain Time Trial 2010, was the 55th running of the event since it started in 1947. In the last few years Paul and Nick have been regulars, taking the opportunity to renew old acquaintances, and ride on roads where they began their cycling careers. This year I joined them, and at approx 14:15hrs […]
TLI 4 – a lesson in futility unless your
A brief report tonight I promise. Gareth and Andy Newby had a go off the front in the young ‘uns race but didn’t get anywhere. Nick had a go off the front in the over 40s race but also didn’t get anywhere. Mark Thompson had a go off the front in the over 60s race […]
Thurstaston – then there were two
Not sure where the shorter ride went, but the longer ride, led by Jed, went to Thurstaston (not easy to say if you have a lithp). It was like 8 green bottles. We started with a nice, companionable and conversationally-compatible bunch of 8 and set off through Crowton and beyond on a pleasantly-roundabout route to […]
Fred Whitton – a report from Gareth
For those of you who haven’t heard of the Fred Whitton ride, its basically 112 miles over most of the Lake District passes, ascending some 4000 metres at gradients of up to 30%. Last Sunday Derek and myself gave it a go. Starting at the sports centre in Coniston we set off at just after […]
TLI 3
Richard M, Andy Newby and Nick competed in the younger race – Nick got into a fast breakaway and managed to stay with them till the end. Kev, Mark T and I rode in the older race. Kev was determined to get into the “break that mattered” and tried to latch onto anything that looked […]
Three rides in one day
Here is a picture of our junior ride enjoying the sunshine… Three rides today – one longer one, one shorter one, and one for juniors and beginners – an excellent idea, and judging by the numbers at the British Royal Legion, one that is proving v. popular. Dave Fearon led this ride, Alan took the […]
TLI 2
Another good night’s racing. Andy Newby, Chas and Gareth rode in the youngsters’ race – sorry I don’t know how they did, maybe one of them will post a comment – I know Andy said he worked hard in various efforts to get off the front but was frustrated that there was no organisation and […]
Borderlands MTB Challenge Sat 8 May
Weaver Valley CC contingent of Kev and El, Dennis H and Pete W and I all enjoyed this event again. Weather wasn’t good, a cold NE wind and grey skies, but it stayed more or less dry and the mud wasn’t as bad as some years. 22 miles of typical Welsh tracks marked out and […]
Thanks to Chas for these TLI pics…(repor
It’s racing time
Well I’m feeling very virtuous having raced twice in three days! On Sunday I entered the National Women’s Series Road Race in Weaverham – it was a fantastic race, and was described by Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey, who came second, as the best women’s race she’s ever ridden in the UK. For more details […]
Delamere Saturday 1 May
Only 5 set out at 10am, Kev C turning up a little late missed us. Matthew managed the bridge and the ladder. Andy B showed of his improved fitness levels and Mike D his new Giant mega travel full suspension bike. Steve from Didsbury joined us for the first time and found the uphills tough […]