Author Archives: Bob Norton

Last week’s club league 10 at Gawsworth, attracted 27 starters on a windy cool evening. The wind was mainly across the course so times were surprisingly quick. The head to head between Ben Norbury and Steve Hulme produced two fastest … Continue reading →

The field of 23 starters was smaller than normal on this very windy, chilly evening, on the Congleton-Holmes Chapel Road. Riders also faced a slightly longer route than previous events on this course, because the finish was about 150 yards … Continue reading →

Last weeks club 10 at Chelford was cancelled because of a dangerously strong gusty wind. This weeks event at Gawsworth was just windy. Never the less some good times were recorded. The best was 21:05 by Andy Magnier of Giordana … Continue reading →

Very chilly conditions with a stiff head wind on the longer outward leg, slowed most riders by over a minute compared to the previous week on this course. Fastest of the 35 competitors was Ben Norbury in 22:07 followed by … Continue reading →

50 riders signed on for the club 10 on the Gawsworth course, although one did not start. It would have been 51 but Ed Wright was knocked off in Congleton, on his way to sign on. Ed reported “I’m OK … Continue reading →

The second event in the evening league took place on a fine evening although there was a troublesome breeze on the return leg. Fastest rider was Ben Norbury (pictured) in a course record 21:41 by a minute from Martin Parish … Continue reading →

31 riders out tonight for the first TT of the season – the Hilly One. Excellent conditions, and a glorious sunset to cap the occasion. Did anyone else spot what I believe was a Sun Dog? Amazing… An excellent start … Continue reading →

The Club has recently established a YouTube Channel which will be used for video footage anyone has captured and stories which may interest members. The channel feed can be found HERE Thanks to Adrian Pennington. Under the ‘Playlist’ tab the … Continue reading →

Club member Megan Giglia competed in the UCI Paracycling World Track Championships last week in Holland. In her first year she just missed out on bronze medals in the C3 500 metre time trial and in the C3 3000 meter … Continue reading →

Pete Akers Smith delivered the first of his Group Riding Skills coached sessions on Saturday March 21st at Eaton Bank Academy. The participants started with braking and cornering techniques before going on the following wheels and riding side by side … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Club Member John Broadbent on winning the Sports Personality of the Year for Leek, and being awarded runner up in the Staffordshire Moorlands Sports Personality of the Year (Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle). John was recognised for his achievements … Continue reading →

The last survey conducted by the club indicated a desire for some proper coaching sessions, well here’s your opportunity. Pete Smith has been on the British Cycling Level 2 Coaching course and has completed the three assessment days, the online … Continue reading →

The first look at the clubs season long points competition has just been published. Every member gets one point for taking part in or helping in various club activities. Counting events for 2015 are All Club Runs, All Reliability Trials, … Continue reading →

Well done to club member Megan Giglia on being selected for the GB Para cycling squad for next month’s UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships which has been announced by British Cycling. Megan suffered an acute brain haemorrhage/stroke in January 2013 … Continue reading →

At the moment the RT’s are still on, but for safety (potential ice), we are delaying the start by 1 hour to 10:30 for the first group on the road. Signing on will now be from 10:00 in the Rugby … Continue reading →

Originally scheduled to start this Sunday Jan 18th, the club Reliability Trials will now start on Feb 1st. We have taken this decision because of freezing weather forecast for Sunday. the full programme is. 29 or 49 miles Feb 1st. … Continue reading →

The club’s traditional New Years Day walk had eleven walkers for a 7 mile tramp around a circular route between Holmes Chapel and Goostrey. The weather was kind. It did not rain until all were safely in the Red Lion, … Continue reading →

A belated prize-giving took place at the Club social last Thursday night, when Jamie Willetts and Mike Jones came to collect their cups. Mike accepted the L H Brooks trophy for the fastest 100 mile as well as the trophy … Continue reading →

On December 6th the club held its annual dinner and awards presentation at Astbury Golf Club. The event was attended by 50 members, including Tony Willis, the club President and his wife Margaret. Also in attendance were 16 others, who … Continue reading →

On Thursday Oct 30th the club held its Annual General Meeting to elect the club committee, set its subscriptions for 2015, and to receive reports on 2014 from its executive officers. Twenty two members attended the meeting. Club Chairman Bob … Continue reading →