Road works in Chelford mean we again have to cancel a club evening league event.
Next Tuesday July 25th we are on the Congleton based JC/27 Holmes Chapel Road course. All welcome. Entry Fee £3 CCC members, £4 visitors (juniors £2 or £3).
Sign on Blackfirs lane from 18:15, first rider start 19:01.
Come and have a go. Free Tea/Coffee/Biscuits at the finish.
The evening 25 mile time trial promotion, which was to have been the second leg of the Karl Austin Memorial Inter Club event is cancelled due to road works on the A34.
It has been replaced with a 10 on the JC/5 Gawsworth course. First rider 19:16, sign on at the Rising Sun from 18:30.
Sorry, this is also OFF. Temporary lights have appeared again near Gawsorth, so this course is also wrecked! Now no event on 11th July/
Normal service next week (hopefully)
Please note that due to roadworks/road closures on the A535 and on Seven Sisters Lane the planned 25 is OFF.
We have considered running a 10 on the J2/1 instead but Cheshire East have scheduled road works tomorrow at Ollerton which will be controlled with stop go boards and/or traffic lights. Add to this the fact that the A537 from Chelford Roundabout to Olleton is part of a signed diversion to get round road closures, We have no option but to abandon tomorrows TT.
Ben Norbury (library photo by Ken Norbury)
A stiff and cool north easterly wind hampered riders on the way back from the turn in this weeks Evening TT League event on the J2/1 at Chelford.
Ben Norbury made a come back following a long layoff through a crash injury and family bereavement. He recorded a winning 21:33. It was like he had not been away. In second place was Philip Gleave with 22:55 and third was regular visitor Keith Dutton (Wills Wheels) in 23:06. Third best CCC rider was Steve Sladin with 23:43
The Ladies were led by Sue Blake with 28:27 from Janet Spires Alston 29:20 and Claire Thompson 29:35. The juniors were all guests from other clubs. Tobias Edwards was top with 23:29 from Matthew Braybrooke (Knutsford Tri Club) 24:32 and 13 year old Aaron Mansell (Lyme RC) 27:02.
Thanks to all the marshals and other helpers without whom we could not run theses events.
Very sad news. Ken Norbury passed away last week. He was at home with his family. Adrian Pennington has put this tribute on Instagram. I am sure that we all feel the same way.
He was a great friend of Congleton Cycling Club and we will all miss him.
The wider cycling community will know Ken through his excellent racing photographs, which he was always happy to share with anyone who asked.
Kens Funeral is on Thursday May 4th May at 12 p.m. at St John the Evangelists Church, Toft Nr Knutsford.
The family say ” No flowers please. There will be the opportunity to donate after the funeral, to our chosen charities, should you wish to.”
R.I.P. Ken.
The 10 mile TT at Gawsworth in decidedly wintery conditions. It was about 4 degrees with blustery showers.
Jack Schofield 21:30 was a fastest from Philip Gleave 22:45 (PB) and Keith Dutton 23:11 (Wills Wheels). Third club member was Mark Allen with 23:58.
Jack said he had done a 13 mile run earlier in the day! On Sunday he finished second in a Duathlon at Ludlow, breaking the course record for the 30 km bike section sandwiched between a 10 k and a 5 k run.
Best Junior was Tobias Edwards (Huddersfield Star Wheelers) for the second week running. His 23:59 beat Matthew Braybooke (Knutsford Tri club) 24:37 and James Brayford (Lyme RC) 25:18
Riding his first ever TT Jake Dooley (Coventry University) posted an excellent 26:01. Jake’s father Mark was one of the clubs fast men 20 years ago!
The second event in the 2017 Evening TT league had 32 starters on a fine evening. There was a bit of a fright before the event got underway, in that there were mobile roadworks on the course doing pothole repairs. In the event no riders were stopped so there were some excellent times.
Jack Schofield was quickest in 21:31, from Jon White (Pro Vision) 22:19 and George Coghlan (Janus RC) 22:33. The next best Congleton riders were Phillip Gleave in 22:55 (a PB by nearly 2 minutes) and David Farrington on the comeback trail after a nasty accident last year with 23:34. The ladies race was won by Claire thompson in 28:40 from Sue Blake 29:00 and Wendy mansell (Lyme RC) in her first TT with 31:52. The junior racers were all visitors. Tobias Edwards (Huddersfield Star Wheelers came top in 23:37 from Andrew Burgess (Pro Vision) 23:56 (PB) and Matthew Braybrook (Knutsford Tri Club) 25:51.
There were 3 generations of the Mansell Family (Lyme RC) competing. As well as Wendy there was Mick 25:28, their 13 year old son Aaron 26:51 and grandfather Derek 29:28.
Afraid we have had to abandon tonight’s TT because of roadwork’s near at Brereton Heath. They are situated on a curve and are about 70 metres long.
We will look at adding the event on at the other end of the season.
Jack Schofield
On Saturday March 18th, the Club had 5 starters in the first round of the Cheshire TT series points league. It was the the first of 3 Manchester and District Time trial Association 10 mile TT’s held on the Twemlow to Chelford and back course. Jack Schofield (pictured) was a fine 4th in 22 minutes flat in his first ride for the club. Philip Gleave 23:55, Stephen Sladin 25:07, Lee Wood 26:39 and Polly Wilding 30:41 (on a road bike), all returned excellent times on a cold, wet Saturday afternoon. Jack, Philip and Stephen earned third team prize. (provisional)
Philip’s time is thought to be a PB. He followed it up the next day by finishing a fine 12th in the Crewe Clarion Wheelers “hilly” 17 mile TT on the Nantwich, Audlem, Woore, Nantwich circuit. His time was 37:44.
The Manchester and District time trial season gets underway this weekend with the Nova C.C. “2 up” team time trial over 25 miles at Gawsworth.
We have 2 teams riding. Steve Sladin is paired with Lee Wood and Polly Wilding is paired with Janet Spiers Alston. The event stars at 14:00, with our club teams starting at 14:38 and 15:18 respectively. We wish them good luck.
For a complete list of Manchester District open TT’s HERE.
http://portal.provisionclothing.com/Congleton
To see the whole range visit the Pro Vision website.
Saturday Club Run
Minshull’s Garden Centre near Leighton, a ride of around 40 miles in length. We will meet, as usual, at the Unicorn at 10am. Leaders Jill and John Jervis.
It looks like it will be a lot less cold by then, so we should have pleasant ride. See you then,
Sunday New Years Day
Meet outside the Ship, at Danebridge, SK11 0QU, at 9.45 am – 1st Jan!
Directions for those who may need them are:
From Congleton, go along the A54, up the Dumbers, after Bosley crossroads, turn right for Winkle at the Four Ways Crossroads. Go about a mile down hill and the Ship is on the left before the river.
Parking is either at the Ship, if there is room, or lower down the road near the river. Please share lifts where possible as there is not much room for parking.
It will be about 5 miles, fairly flat and with lots of interesting history, kindly being led by Sam Alston.
Happy Christmas and New Year to all our followers.
Wishing you safe cycling in 2017.
Note. No club night next week (Dec 29th).
Saturday Club Run Dec 31st
New Years Day Walk. Jan 1st. Sam Alston is kindly leading for us. It will be an easy, circular walk, of no more than 8K. No hills involved. Farm tracks mainly. There will be chances to cut it short if you wish, or if the weather is bad, so no excuses for not coming along for a short while. Start Danebrige 09:45. More details to follow.
86 Miles with over 5000 feet of climbing. The route follows some of the roads and all the climbs which the 2016 Tour of Britain stage 3 will be following two days later.
Event Date: Sunday 4th September 2016
Event HQ: Congleton High School, Box Lane, Congleton CW12 4NS
Sign on: from 07:30. Group starts from 08:00 until 09:00
Enter today: HERE
Entry Fee £25 with all profits going to our two chosen charities:
Rewards:
Entry Includes:
Event Sponsors: Cyclestore.co.uk
Mark Lovatt. Best Road Bike.
Last Tuesday’s Club 10 was run on the Congleton to Holmes Chapel road JC27 course after an event clash at Chelford forced a move from the scheduled event on J2/1.
In windy conditions, Ben Norbury recorded a winning time of 21:41, just a day after recording a first ever 100 mile time of 4:01:50 in the Anfield 100. Second on the night was Chris Quin (Macclesfield Wheelers, with Rich Bowditch (Lyme RC third. Next fastest Congleton riders were David Farrington 23:28 and Adam Spittle 24:25.
Best lady was Claire Harrison (Vision Racing) in 24:47 from Sue Blake 28:04 and Sally Birchall (Lyme RC) 28:05. The next two Congleton ladies were Denise Hurst with 28:51 and Lesley Norbury 29:56. Lesley had recorded a maiden 50 mile time of 2:40:05 in the Warrington RC event at the weekend.
Fastest Road Bike (no tri bars), was one of our most famous “exports”, Mark Lovatt (Planet X) with 23:19
A full result of tonight’s event can be seen by HERE
Ken Norbury’s photos of the event can be seen HERE (thanks Ken)
PLEASE NOTE – AND PASS ON IF YOU ARE IN CONTACT WITH ANY REGULAR RIDERS
Tonight’s club 10 has been switched from the Chelford based J2/1 to the Congleton based JC27 course on the Holmes Chapel Road.
This is because of an event clash at Chelford. All other details as before. Sign on near Blackfirs Lane from 18:30. First rider 19:16
Rob Waghorn. Best on handicap
Ben Norbury edged a little closer to breaking the 21 minute barrier with a PB 21:14 in last Tuesday’s 10 mile TT at Gawsworth. He beat Steve Hulme, back after a few weeks out with 21:57. Colin Lynch (Manchester Wheelers) was third in 22:20, a week after claiming two silver medals (Road Race and TT), in the Paracycling World Cup in Belgium. Third of the Congleton riders was Charlie Evans in 22:59.
Best lady was junior Aleisha Mellor (Lyme RC/Congleton CC) in 28:35 from Denise Hurst 29:41, and Lesley Norbury 30:34.
Best on Handicap with another comeback year PB of 30:43 was Rob Waghorn.
For the full result click HERE.
See Ken Norbury’s photos HERE Thanks Ken.
David Farrington on his PB ride. (photo by Ken Norbury)
Only the first few finishers got home in the dry in last week’s 10 mile TT on the Holmes Chapel Road JC/27 course. The first 4 places were taken by visitors.
In first place was Joe Brennan (Pro Vision C.C.) in 22:20 with the top three completed by Jon White (Pro Vision C.C.) and Alex McNicol (VC Moulin). Best Congleton rider was David Farrington, 5th in a PB 22:56, following on from a PB 25 mile time of 59:29 in the M & DTTA championship on Saturday. Next Congleton riders were Pete Tatton in 23:48 and Paul Dentith in 24:18.
Fastest Congleton lady was Denise Hurst with 29:49 from Lesley Norbury 30:01 (also did a PB 25 of 1:15 in the M and D event). Lucy Rogers (unattached) recorded 24:39 on a road bike.
Junior Arron Mansell riding with his dad stopped the watch on 25:27 and novice junior Andrew Burgess (Pro Vision C.C. showed great promise with 27:10 in his first ever TT.
Regular first place rider Ben Norbury (resting tonight) ahead of a SPOCO league event tomorrow, did a 54:54 PB in the M and D championship 25 on Saturday.
For the full result click HERE
For Ken Norbury’s photos click HERE – Thanks Ken
