Ian Burns, owner and “headbrewer” of Beartown Brewery, presented his new trophy to Mike Harrison at the first February Clubnight (Thursday, 2nd) which was held, as usual, at Beartown Tap. Twenty members celebrated with Mike (winner for 3 consecutive years) and enjoyed Ian Burn’s buffet and the variety of tasty Beartown Brews.
Bob Norton’s detailed report appeared in this week’s Chronicle and has been imported into our Press Reports.
Due to poor weather conditions today (Saturday), the reliability trial planned for tomorrow, Feb 5th, has been postponed until next Sunday, Feb 12th.
On Sunday, 29th January, ten Members attended the MDTTA Lunch & Prize Presentation in Middlewich. Georgina & Bob Norton, Denise & David Hurst and Stephen Kane did the clubrun, via Alsager, Weston and Haslington and met other riders, Peter Hayhurst and Neil Skellern at the venue and also Lynn & Edgar Reynolds and Peter Nelson (who came by car in order to transport trophies and handbooks etc). The traditional hotpot meal was excellent. Derek Hodgins’ organising and MC function were top-class and the Brian Clayton’s acknowledgement of his retirement award after many years service was quite touching. The prize awards were dominated by Seamons C.C. and Wills Wheels. For our club, this caused a bitter-sweet atmosphere, especially when Derek Hodgins paid tribute to missing Karl Austin. The photos of club members have been added to our 2012 Gallery.
A route sheet and GPX file are now available on the following link:
Have a great ride :o)
A good turnout for the 1st Reliability Ride for 2012 on Sunday 22nd January, a total of 24 riders left for the 49 mile route into strong winds on the open sections. A good grip was required to keep the bikes going straight and all riders except one completed the route in time. A good turnout from Leek Cycling with a total of 8 club members joining us. Next ride will be 5th February with the 65 mile route with the HQ’s this time fully operational…
12 Members / Family Members burnt many festive calories climbing and slip-sliding through the Dane Valley between Saltersford and Swettenham so the rest and nourishment at the Swettenham Arms was really appreciated by all.
We were welcomed at the 10 a.m. start at Brereton Country Park by a heavy downpour but this eased after a while, so when not looking into the deep mud, we could enjoy the countryside views until the rain recommenced just before arrival at the Arms – but the friendly banter continued throughout!
P.S. The Club Photos of 2011 have recently been up-dated – look under Header / Sub-Header – “Archives 2011 – Photo Gallery 2011”
Here are the first Club Photos of 2012:
To start the year, we have our traditional, club walk. Meet Brereton Heath Visitor Centre 10:00 a.m. for a 6.5mile walk in the Dane Valley, calling at the Swettenham Arms.
Happy Christmas to all Club members – hope you like this picture from the CTC newsletter!
Why not beat the rush and use the Christmas/New Year break to renew your membership early.
Click here for an Application Form.
Best Wishes for 2012,
Tony Elliott, Membership Secretary
Macclesfield Crematorium, Prestbury Road, SK10 3BU on Thursday, 24th November at 1.20 p.m.
Members on bikes will meet at the Flower Pot P.H. (corner of Park Lane / Congleton Road, Macclesfield, A536) at 1 p.m. Pam hopes that Members and Non-Members will lead the cortège on bikes.
Pam invites us all to a gathering after 3.30 p.m. at the Wellspring Methodist Church Hall off Canal Road, Congleton (up Canal Street opposite the Town Hall and then right, opposite the Memorial Hospital).
Club-Night this Thursday evening is cancelled.
John Dean, a longstanding and much valued member of Congleton Cycling Club, passed away today, the 9th of November. He died at 1:30 p.m. in the intensive care unit of Macclesfield Hospital, where he had been admitted with breathing difficulties.
In recent times John has contributed greatly to the social side of the club. He was always ready with a witty quip and was our quiz master in the well attended quiz evenings. He took great interest in time trialling, supporting the club’s active riders. In earlier years he rode for Middlesex Road Club and was a very good time trial rider himself, excelling at the longer distances.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pam and family at this sad time.
John was also a member of the RAF Association, and Pam has asked for donations to them. Details of Funeral will be posted when available.
You can view a selection of John Dean’s Result Sheets by clicking on link below:
https://picasaweb.google.com/peterinconglet…feat=directlink
See also: Condolences under header “John“
Weekend Oct 22 – 23
Clwydian AUDAX 210k from Corwen
Sixty riders did the shorter versions but Denise Hurst was our sole representative among 20 starters in this long, hilly AUDAX which was rated as 3.5 AAA due to the many climbs. Following the flat section around Lake Bala, the route headed over the Nant-y-Garth, down to Ruthin and then to St. Asaph and Abergele before the long climb up to Llyn Brennin. The weather was excellent during daylight hours but the return leg to Corwen was in darkness and into a head-wind. Twelve hours was her elapsed time.
Clubrun to Rose Farm, Utkinton
Nine Members plus one friend rode via Goostrey, Lach Dennis, Davenham, Oulton Park and Utkinton to this pleasant venue. The group comprised: Georgina & Bob Norton, Denise & David Hurst, Bev Hambleton, Roy Hayhurst (spare tyre king), Stephen Kane and friend, Ewan, Dave McVitie and Wayne Powell. The return ride went via Church Minshull, Middlewich and Brereton – for a total of 55 miles – in breezy but mild and dry conditions.
The club enjoyed a games and ‘activities’ evening on 20th October – organised by our Social Secretary – Georgina Norton, who reports:
“Twenty four people participated in a range of activities including, quizzes (general knowlege and geography), baked bean tasting and changing inner tubes as well as 10 pin bowling (wii version) arranged by Bob Norton. Mike Harrison was fastest at changing an inner tube -taking 2:04 minutes (maybe a club record ?). He also won John Dean’s General Knowledge quiz. Rob Waghorn and Bob Norton proved they were connoisseurs of baked beans and certain café’s preferences. Too much time spent in these cafés perhaps? Even on a tie-break taste they could not be separated! John Green and Ruth Goreham won a prize for their geographical knowledge of the British Isles – Rob Waghorn’s “Round Britain” quiz. There was also a constant queue for the services of our resident masseuse -Avril Waghorn, who has not revealed (yet) who had the best legs”.
Members congratulated Georgina on the excellent organisation and her tasty and plentiful refreshments of sandwiches, salads and snacks. All in all a Great Success !
Saturday Oct 15 – Club Social Ride
Six riders enjoyed a circuitous route on a fine day to Hopley House at Wimboldsley. Bob Norton led the group comprising Georgina Norton, Bev Hambleton, Bob Banner, David McVitie and guest, Martin Bee. They rode out via Lower Withington, Jodrell Bank, Goostrey and Middlewich, returning via Cledford Bridge and Brereton Heath for a pleasant round trip of 33 miles
Sunday Oct 16 – Horseshoe 212K and Aqueduct 178K Audax.
Denise Hurst promoted two long distance rides under Audax UK rules on Sunday. Both routes went via Malpas to Chirk and returned via Holt / Farndon, Tattenhall and Church Minshull. After Chirk, the 212 km event went out beyond Llangollen towards Corwen, across the Dee and through Rewl, then over the Horseshoe Pass and down to Llandegla, to Rossett. The shorter, less hilly ride of 178 km cut across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Llangollen. After a wet section between Nantwich and Malpas, the sun appeared, the temperature rose and the beautiful views down the Dee valley and over Llandegla were enhanced by the autumn tints.
Forty riders completed the longer ride, including Members: Denise Hurst (who checked the route on Friday), Peter and Roy Hayhurst, Stephen Kane and Darren Nicholls. There was a group of ten from Derby Mercury, two from Cumbria and two from Kent. Twenty Four riders completed the shorter ride including Members: Georgina and Bob Norton, David Hurst, David McVitie and Doug Taylor. Rob Waghorn also joined the ride. Everyone thanked Denise Hurst for the excellent organisation and for the food and drink at the Rugby Club which was served by Jo Brown, Mary Renshaw, Avril Waghorn and John Dean.
Edward Mulroy aged 5, the clubs youngest member, was the winner this year of the Newcastle Track Cycling Association, Freewheelers league group 3. He accepted his award from Rick Notley, at their annual presentation evening on Friday evening. Last year the same competition was won by older sister Hollie. This year Hollie aged (8), has progressed to Freewheeler Group 2, where she finished a fine 4th. The Freewheelers league races are held every Thursday evening throughout the season (weather permitting). This year there were 64 youngsters across the 3 groups comprising the league.
The NTCA also award an annual trophy in memory of Graham McCargo our late club chairman. The award is for the winner of the season long Keirin League. This year the winner was Barney Swinnerton of Team SIS.
Sunday Clubrun and Johnny Helms GPdeG TT on 9th October 2011
Denise Hurst, Mary Renshaw, Peter Hayhurst and Doug Taylor threaded their way through the hundreds of runners / joggers up Rood Hill and along Giantswood Lane – saying “Hello” to Bill Boynton who was doing his annual marshalling job (as a Harriers Member). We were overdressed for cool, wet weather – which hadn’t appeared – so had to start unzipping through Bate Mill. We delivered Mary Renshaw to Marthall Village Hall to get her marshalling location for the Johnny Helms 2-up, Grand Prix des Gentlemen TT which was commencing at noon. The rest of us carried on via Mobberley and Ashley to Tatton Park café, where we were joined by Roy Hayhurst. After our usual nourishment, we rode through Knutsford to the end of Seven Sisters Lane at Toft where we kept Mary Renshaw and Carol Pardoe (Seamons C.C.) company for the duration of the race. We recognised most of the riders from last year’s event – the Old Timers and the Young Pacers – who came from all over the country. We gave them a hearty cheer on each of their three circuits. The wind force increased and the clouds became gloomy and the later riders had to contend with rain and wet roads. Half of our group returned home via the lanes and the others made their way to the Prize Presentation at Marthall.
If you want to see amateur photos, then click on the link below:
If you prefer to see professional photos, then click on the link below:
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/530410/taylor-and-hallam-on-top-in-helms-memorial-tt.html
The Club Hill Climb Championship was held on Ganney Bank in very pleasant conditions for October. It was a well supported event with 13 riders and 5 helpers / supporters. The winner was Neil Skellern in a time of 6 minutes 4 seconds; Stephen Jackson was third with his son Pierre just pipping him for second place.
See Full Results
Karl Austin’s Collection of 24- & 12-Hour Results (1988 – 2010)
These include CCC Members – old and new. Please send corrections and / or additions.
Spreadsheet is under Archives – Multi-Year (Click here to read)
Denise Hurst completed the 1230km Paris-Brest-Paris at 12.27 local time, today, in 88 hours 46 minutes.
Congratulations Denise!
