Up-Coming Event:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Ride on Saturday, 19th<\/sup> January at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meet outside Unicorn P.H. on Holmes Chapel Road for a 15 mile ride to a favourite caf\u00e9 for a drink \/ eat \/ chat then return on different lanes \u2013 at the pace of the slowest rider. All cyclists welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reliability Trials, 49 mile or 29 mile on Sunday, 20th January<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n at 09.15 for 09.30 in 12,5 and 15 mph groups. Meet at Congleton Rugby Club, Park Street \/ Mountbatten Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Runs Saturday Dec 15th and Sunday Dec 16th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The club\u2019s monthly short club runs tend to be popular and on Saturday 8 people enjoyed a leisurely amble through lanes for refreshments at Radway Green. Starting from the Unicorn at West Heath Bob and Georgian Norton, Davids McVitie and Hurst, Bev Hambleton, Pete Nelson, Bob Banner and Bill Boynton enjoyed 27 miles in fine weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday again dawned bright and mild. Surprisingly only 3 riders started a ride to Grappenhall. Others must have had a premonition, because despite the seemingly kind weather, the group of Pete Smith, Stephen Kane and Bob Norton found a patch of black ice on a small descent at Bate Mill near Jodrell Bank. Pete and Stephen crashed, with Stephen coming off worst. After a week in hospital he is now recovering from 2 fractured vertebrae and a fractured pelvis. The news is good in that there is no permanent damage, but he is expected to be off his bike for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday December 16th \u2013 Club\u2019s annual dinner and prize presentation at Astbury Golf Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Club members, families and friends gathered to enjoy a fine four course dinner and see the club trophies and silverware awarded to the winners for 2012. Club Run Sunday Dec 23rd<\/sup> to High Legh Garden Centre \u2013 55 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For a pre-Christmas spin 5 riders visited High Legh Garden Centre, without doing any shopping. Pete Nelson, Wayne Powell, Bob and Georgina Norton were joined by visitor David Booth from Maidenhead C.C. for the ride, which went through the Cheshire Lanes by way of Goostrey, Knutsford, and Great Budworth to High Legh. The return was through Tatton Park (no deer were spotted), Over Peover and Lower Withington for a distance of 55 mile. Amazingly, the weather was dry, following the heavy rain of the previous few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Run Sunday Dec 30th<\/sup> to Delamere Station Caf\u00e9 \u2013 53 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The last club run of 2012 was to Delamere. Six riders left Congleton in unseasonably mild weather. They were Sue Blake, Pete Smith and Peter Nelson, Ed Wright and Bob and Georgian Norton. The group only got as far as Cranage before a broken spoke in Ed\u2019s rear wheel required a bit of nifty work with a spoke key from Pete Smith to get him mobile again. The onward trip went via Lach Denis, Davenham, Hartford and Norley to Delamere Station cafe for lunch. To make the ride a circular one the return was through Cotebrook, Little Budworth, Whitegate Way, Winsford, Occlestone Green and Brereton. The wheel broke another spoke near Middlewich, and again it was trued up enough to get home (Ed needs a new wheel), for a ride distance of 53 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, 1st<\/sup> January \u2013 New Year\u2019s Day Walk around Rushton \/ Rudyard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bob Norton, Chairman and photographer, reports: \u201cIt has become a tradition for Congleton C.C. to do a walk on New Year\u2019s Day. This year 25 walkers including one dog, Bertie a black Labrador, completed a circuit of Rudyard Lake. We walked in an anticlockwise direction starting from the Rushton Spencer end of the lake. Blessed with good weather with a good deal of sunshine, fine views over the lake were enjoyed. At one narrowing of the path a number of mountain bikers were temporarily held up by the group, leading to an odd situation of cyclists being delayed by a pedestrian cycling club! The walk of about 5 miles was followed by lunch in the Knott Inn at Rushton Spencer which is run by a relative of club member Bob Banner. The walkers shown in the photograph are (from the left: Katie Mulroy, Kelvin Milward (obscured), Joan Hewines, Bertie (obscured), Glynn Hewines, Hollie Mulroy, Bob Norton, Dave Mulroy, Les lancaster, Wayne Powell, Lorraine Powell, Jean Lester, Rosie Norton (obscured), Matt Norton (at back), Joshua Norton, Eddy Mulroy at front), Georgina Norton, Angie Norton, Doug Taylor, John Broadbent, David Hurst, Ruth Broadbent (obscured), Angela Taylor, Denise Hurst, Bob Banner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Run on Sunday, 6th<\/sup> January to Lavender Barn \/ Red House, Dunham Massey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleven riders, five new people and six members made the most of the almost spring like weather. We made our way out of town via Giantswood Lane heading for Goostrey. From here we went through Over Peover to Knutsford and into Tatton Park. The park was very busy with walkers and cyclists. In fact we remarked that we had not seen so many cyclists out in early January before. From there we made our way past Bucklow Hill to Broomedge (Lymm) and on to the Trans Pennine Trail. The trail was somewhat muddy, so we exited back on to the road after a couple of miles to reach our refreshment stop at Red House Farm near Dunham Massey. The intended cafe was the Lavender Barn, but with a group of 11, Red House was less crowded. The return to Congleton was via Hale, Mobberley, Marthall, Lower Withington and Newsbank, mostly on rather muddy lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The participants were: Georgina and Bob Norton, Sue Blake, Peter Nelson, Roy Hayhurst, David Hurst and welcome Guests, Rowland Bainbridge, Gill Armstrong, Paula Kennerley, Paul Turner and Steve Pullen. All said that they enjoyed the 54 mile ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Up-Coming Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 65-mile Reliability Ride on Sunday 10th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meet at Rugby Club from 09:00 for 09:30 Start. For Rules,Route and Entry fees \u2013 see website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Ride on Saturday, 16th<\/sup> February at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meet outside Unicorn P.H. on Holmes Chapel Road for a 15 mile ride to a favourite caf\u00e9 for a drink \/ eat \/ chat then return on different lanes \u2013 at the pace of the slowest rider. All cyclists welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cold Club Ride on 13th Jan<\/strong><\/a> to Dones Green \u2013 47 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Five riders participated, on a very cold but bright day. They kept to the main roads through Holmes Chapel, Cranage and Lach Denis. Bob Norton, Jim Cook, Wayne Powell, Dean and Tristan Roberts, then chanced the more minor roads into Northwich and on through Marbury Country Park to Comberbach and Dones Green for a cafe stop and a warm up. The temperature by now had risen from zero to about 2 degrees for the return trip through Antrobus, Great Budworth, Plumley and Goostrey. The ride was short at 47 miles but long enough in the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bowling Evening on Thursday, 24th<\/sup> January at Macclesfield<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our latest social event saw 23 at the ten pin bowling in Macclesfield, using 5 lanes. Everyone had a great time (easier than cycling in this weather). We bowled two games each and an aggregate score was kept. There was a bag of Skittles (sweets) for the biggest total on each lane and a plastic trophy for the overall winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lane winners were Tony Elliot, Pam Dean, Edgar Reynolds, Stephen Jackson and Glyn Hewines. The overall winner was Edgar Reynolds with an aggregate of 269 pins. Perhaps we will have to have a proper trophy next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, 27th<\/sup> January \u2013 Club Ride to MDDTA Lunch & Prize Presentation, Middlewich<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgina and Bob Norton and Peter Nelson formed the Clubrun and enjoyed ice-free lanes and even some sunshine as they worked up an appetite for the usual excellent meal. They were joined by motorised Members, Denise and David Hurst, Lynn and Edgar Reynolds and Peter Hayhurst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Denise Hurst (still off the road bike since her accident last August) received well deserved applause when she was presented with the Edith Massey Trophy for Lady Champion in the 12-hr event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone was looking forward to the racing season (and improved weather).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, 3rd<\/sup> February \u2013 Reliability Rides of 29 & 50 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sixteen Members and six Guests started these rides but 2 had to abandon due to cold and wet conditions when repairing punctures \u2013 with 3 other riders also suffering same defects. In spite of the many potholes, ruts, mud and gravel, there were no accidents \u2013 so all riders must have taken great care! When enjoying tea and biscuits at the Rugby Club, the riders were very satisfied with their performances and are looking forward to the 65-miler this coming Sunday (10th<\/sup>).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 22 Riders on the 27 and 49 mile Reliability Rides on 3rd February 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 65-mile Reliability Ride on Sunday 10th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Riders at Start of 65-mile Reliability<\/p>\n\n\n\n The club\u2019s 65 mile pre-season reliability trial took place with Riders opting for either 12.5 miles an hour or 15 mph average speed. The morning was cold and wet. None-the-less 12 riders signed on, 9 club members and 4 visitors. The route took the riders out through Church Minshull, past Oulton Park and on through Utkinton to turn North at Tarvin. There, a cold head wind met the riders for the slightly longer return journey through Delamere Forest, Acton Bridge, Great Budworth and Knutsford. All starters returned within the specified time although a variety of route deviations were followed by many on the return journey. The rain never stopped all day and many were victims of punctures in the poor conditions. Club members taking part were Wayne Powell, Stephen Jackson, Mark Tilstone, Andy Malbon, Paul Kennington, Mike Jones, Sue Blake and Georgina and Bob Norton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Ride on Saturday, 16th<\/sup> February and Clubrun on Sunday, 17th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What a great weekend for riding, still on the cool side but at least dry and bright. The weekend of Feb 16\/17 saw two club runs in bright sunshine, in stark contrast to recent weekends. There was a good turnout for both rides with nine riders on Saturday and ten on Sunday, with four even doing both days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Saturday the monthly \u201cSocial Ride\u201d went to Goostrey Home and Garden for a refreshment stop. We welcomed two riders new to our club rides, Amanda Turner, a new teenage member and Mark Allen also came out for the first time. The others were \u201cold hands\u201d. Georgina Norton led the group by way of Brereton Heath, Brereton Green, Cledford and Middlewich to the cafe stop, and then back via Goostrey, Jodrell Bank, Lower Withington and Newsbank for a ride of 29 miles. Other riders were Bob Norton, Paul and Alistair Kennington, Les Lancaster, Paul Turner and Bill Boynton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Sunday we had a club run again after two weekends of Reliability Trials. Another new teenage rider, Sam French, joined us for this ride to the Priest House caf\u00e9 in Audlem. This is a favorite destination with the club although was our first visit in 2013. The riders were Bob and Georgina Norton, Ed Wright, Petes Smith and Nelson, Jim Cooke, Bill Boynton, Dave Hurst, Paul Kennington, and Sam French. We headed out of town on the Newcastle Road and then via Rode Heath, and Alsager to Audley. Here Paul\u2019s chain broke which required a swift bit of chain riveting before proceeding over Shraley Bank to Betley, then through Wrinehill, Bridgemere and Hankelow to Audlem, where we filled the front half of the cafe. The return route was though Wrenbury, Hough, Weston and Barthomley, Alsager, Malkins Bank and Smallwood for a round trip of 50 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I would like to include a quote from one first timer with the club this weekend. \u201c<\/em>Just emailing to say what a fantastic day I had today \u2013 can\u2019t feel my legs now! It was a privilege to cycle with such nice, welcoming people and I look forward to the next ride<\/em>\u201d <\/em>Great feedback!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100-mile Reliability Ride and Club Run on Sunday 24th<\/sup> February<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Empty chair: waiting for Sue Blake who had gone AWOL on 0,6-mile ride!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Racing Secretary and Event Organiser, Nick Decker was pleased that 17 riders braved the cold but dry and calm conditions and that 15 survived (Andy Malbon and Stephen Jackson classified as DNF), without incidents and returned to the Rugby Club in high spirits due to completing the 100 miles within the allotted time of 8.5 hours. Georgina & Bob Norton, Sue Blake, Richard & Tom Cowan, Mike Jones, Paul Kennington, Wayne Powell, Paul Turner, Ed Wright, plus five Guests, including Karen Dennet and four strong men from Leek C.C. rode via Betley, Madeley and Meir to the first \u201cTea Stop\u201d at Eccleshall which was \u201cmanned\u201d by Denise & David Hurst from their Camper Van. They continued through Hodnet and Wem to the obligatory lunch stop at the Raven Caf\u00e9, Press Heath and then continued via the narrow lanes to Chorley and Nantwich, where \u201cThe Hursts\u201d hosted another Tea Stop, prior to the final leg via Church Minshull, Middlewich and Brereton Heath. At the Rugby Club, \u201cThe Hursts\u201d again provided the warm drinks and buns and their efforts were greatly appreciated by all the riders.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam French at Cat&Fiddle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tristan Roberts at Cat&Fiddle<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only 2 riders formed the Club Run but Tristan Roberts and Sam French are a \u201cbit special\u201d in that they are both 15 years old. However, they rode up the Cat & Fiddle, stopped for a warm drink at the caf\u00e9 and returned safely through the lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View our \u201crefreshed\u201d website: <\/strong> www.congletoncyclingclub.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Club meets every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. at the Rugby Club, Park Street, except for the first Thursday of the month where the venue is Beartown Tap. Anyone who would like to swap ideas and stories on all cycling topics is welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubrun to Beeston Caf\u00e9 on Sunday, 3rd<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ten riders rode to Beeston Lock Cafe, including teenagers Sam French and Mark Allen and new member Steve Kirkham. The others were Georgina Norton, Sue Blake, David Hurst, Peter Nelson, Ed Wright, David McVitie and Jim Cook. The River Weaver is a barrier to the west in Cheshire, with not too many crossing points. On this day the group crossed at Davenham on the way out to go through Whitegate and Little Budworth and returned via Bunbury and Wettenhall to cross back over the Weaver at Church Minshull. The return trip was delayed by a puncture on Sams bike which was soon fixed by Jim Cook, who fitted a new inner tube in no time. The group arrived back in Congleton to complete a ride of about 60 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n British Cycling Go-Ride Conference at Velodrome on Saturday, 9th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Club made further significant progress to achieving British Cycling\u2019s go-ride<\/strong> accreditation as five Members participated in various workshops, throughout the day: Pete Smith did a further Coaches Training, Georgina Norton did her \u201cFurther Safeguarding\u201d as part of the Welfare Officer Training, Tristan Roberts did his New Young Volunteer Training and Bob Norton and Peter Hayhurst did their Go-Ride Volunteer Training. These were in-depth sessions conducted by professionals who not only gave excellent presentations but included plenty of discussion time, including inter-action with other participants and quizzes at various stages and then were sent home with much reference material on a USB Memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M&DTTA 10-mile Time Trial on Chelford course on Saturday, 9th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Four Members rode this event, their first of the new season. Pete Tatton, 25:36; Mike Jones, 27:46; Angelo DiAngelis, 33:03 and David Hurst, 39:07 did not enjoy the cool, damp conditions. The winner of the Open Event was Tony Greenhalgh of Team Wheelbase, with 22:25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hilly Clubrun (due to postponed Reliability ride), on Sunday, 10th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Hilly Reliability trial was postponed until March 24th, due to freezing conditions and snow. Even so a few hard nuts tried it. Pete Smith, Mike Jones, Stephen Jackson, Andy Malbon and Chris Dale, made it as far as the Hanging Gate, where they turned back after encountering several inches of snow. Wayne Powell and Bob Norton did the short route over to Rushton Spencer and back through Bosley Wood Treatment. Phil Gayes and Rich Coghill of the Leek C.C. made it round. They are hard in Leek!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Above Hanging Gate Inn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stephen Jackson reports: \u201cA crisp day with biting easterly wind was always going to be a challenge in the hills around Macclesfield Forest and so it was; out of Congleton, up Blackie Bank towards Rushton, via Danebridge and Wildboarclough , via Macclesfield Forest and then return to Congleton was the intended route. Everything was going fine until we climbed up from Wildboarclough before descending to the Hanging Gate pub above Sutton, and then the snow drifts on the road made cycling impossible. Cycling shoes are not snow shoes and having literally trekked through a few hundred yards of snow drift, pushing our bikes, with the bike computers reading -3 Celsius, we made the decision to head out of the hills into Sutton and via a quick caf\u00e9 stop, back into Congleton. Andy Malbon, Pete Smith, Mike Jones and myself made it round and Mike claimed never to have cycled in the snow before on road racing tyres, so it is always good to push the envelope so to speak\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Ride on Saturday, 16th<\/sup> March and Clubrun on Sunday, 17th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This, being the third weekend of the month saw two club runs. On Saturday there was the monthly social ride, which this month went to Wheelock Farm via Rode Heath, Alsager, Barthomley and Haslington. Only three riders set off on what promised to be a showery day but was in fact dry. They were Georgina Norton, Bob Banner and Mark Allen. They were met before the cafe stop by 10 year old Hollie Mulroy with her dad Dave. This was Hollies first meeting with a club run. She had recently completed her Bikeability training, which gave her the competence to ride on the road. Hollie also rode the first few miles of the return journey with the group and did very well. The return to Congleton was completed passing Sandbach Flashes to Cledford and then through Brereton Heath for a round trip of 27 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday dawned with yet another dusting of snow. Five members were undaunted. Stephen Kane made a welcome return after his bad accident in December, and rode part way with Rob Waghorn, Jim Cook, Sam French and Bob Norton. The group, riding briskly to combat the early cold, worked their way through to Chelford in the lanes past Newsbank and Lower Withington. There were then some hills to help keep warm, starting with the climb up Artist\u2019s Lane to the Wizard at Alderley Edge, before descending to Prestbury. Another loop, took the riders to Adlington and then more narrow lanes skirting Poynton and Higher Poynton, brought them to a well-earned refreshment stop in the Coffee Tavern at Pott Shrigley. After lunch, there was a bit more climbing, and then a long down hill into Bollington rested the legs, ready for more uphill between Prestbury and Broken Cross, from where the route back went through Gawsworth and North Rode. The ride distance was 47 miles. This contained about 2300 feet of ascent. It\u2019s a sobering thought that the clubs hilly reliability trial scheduled for next Sunday does about twice this figure in only 33 miles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n M&DTTA 10-mile Time Trial on Chelford course on Saturday, 16th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgina Norton was our sole supporter, having continued after the Social ride. In good conditions, four Members rode this event, the first of the new season for two Members. Pete Tatton, improved to 25:19; Jamie Willetts, 25:48, David Hurst improved to 35:55 and Peter Nelson posted 39:17. The winner of the Open Event was Mark Turnbull, Leigh Premier, with 21:49. The event was run on an emergency course (actually the Cranage \/ Toft circuit) because of road works near Jodrell Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leek CC, Derbyshire Reliability Ride, 52 miles, on Sunday 17th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Members, Kelvin Milward and Duncan Poole completed the Leek Hilly Reliability. Not that newsworthy except that the furthest they have ridden for a while is about 30 miles not the 52, very hilly miles and in very low temperatures as well! From Leek, the route climbed over to Onecote, then Grindon and Alstonefield, Alsop, Longridge, Grangemill, Youlgreave, Monyash, Hartington, Crowdecote, Longnor, up to Morridge (Mermaid) and down to Leek. Very scenic but very tough \u2013 especially at this time of year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Darley Moor Circuit Race on 9th<\/sup> March and Cannock Chase MTB on 17th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charlie Evans reports: On the 9th<\/sup> March, James Bailey and I went to Darley moor to compete in the circuit road race there. It was my return to road racing after approx 4 -5 years and James first ever road race. Both of us were in the mix, featuring in a number of attacks and breaks, however the race finished in a bunch sprint, with both of us coming home safe. Race was 34 miles covered at 25 mph avg. James competed in his second ever road race the following day at the Tameside Circuit, Manchester. He finished 12th<\/sup> and Pete Tatton 5th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Sunday 17th<\/sup>, James and I were again competing, this time in our opening off-road race of the year, Midlands XC Series Round 1 at Cannock Chase. Conditions were very muddy, on the largely single-track based course. I finished 4th<\/sup> in the Masters category completing 5 laps in 1hr 39. The masters race was won by our Macclesfield-based training partner Dan Wells, Cube Bikes in 1hr 34. Shad Sadat, from Cyclestore.co.uk finished a strong 11th<\/sup> place in the same category. James, competing in the Expert category finished in 11th<\/sup> place, with the event won by Lee Gratton, from Run and Ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubrun (replacing Hilly Reliability) on Sunday, 24th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The clubs hilly reliability trial may have been cancelled because of the weather, but the weekly Sunday club run was not. The morning\u2019s weather forecast gave a maximum of 2 degrees which would feel more like -4 degrees with wind chill. The five riders who were out today could confirm that as correct. The group consisting of Pete Smith, Stephen Kane, Bill Boynton, Tristan Roberts and Bob Norton set off from the Rugby club bound for Summertrees near Kelsall. There was a strong following wind, which made for a good pace. They rode out through Church Minshull and headed west towards Bunbury, before turning north to pass through Eaton and Cotebrook. At Cotebrook the temptation of a log burning stove and hot food and drink proved too much and the Shire Horse Centre was accepted as the destination for the day. Leaving there, and turning towards home brought a strong and very cold head wind. None the less a good pace was maintained on a route passing through, Little Budworth, Whitegate, Winsford to rejoin the outward route at Wimboldsley. The round trip totalled 58 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n British Cycling (BC) \u201cGo Ride\u201d \/ \u201cClub Accreditation\u201d Progress Meeting on Monday, 25th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleven Club Members who are already active in this project contributed to the discussion which resulted in short and longer term plans being laid down. Bob Norton, our Chairman, summarised the recent BC Conference and Workshops and asked for input from the other four attendees. Our lead BC Coach, Charlie Evans, gave his experience from other Go Ride clubs and suggested steps and targets and will also supply relevant information from BC. The Club\u2019s initial objective is to integrate the ten new, younger, Members, under 18-years by learning about their interests and objectives. Bob Norton will liaise with our Club Youth Representative, Tristan Roberts, in arranging a Club Evening especially for the \u201cunder 18\u2019s\u201d, to be held on Thursday, 11th<\/sup> April, prior to the usual Club Evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M&DTTA 10-mile TT on Chelford Course, Saturday, 30th<\/sup> March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Three Members made this event the start of their competitive season. The bright sky and the dry conditions partially offset the effects of the cold wind and the low temperature, so warm clothing was the order of the day (except for some hardy youngsters). Our Members were satisfied with their times: Kelvin Milward, 26:56; Duncan Poole, 28:58 and Peter Hayhurst, 36:27. The winner was Mark Turnbull, Leigh Premier, with 22:25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubrun on Easter Sunday, 31st<\/sup> March, to Red House Farm, Dunham Massey \u2013 53 \/ 57 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cycling past churches on Sunday morning prompted some to feel that they should have joined the congregations. However, on a gloriously bright, but still very cold day, nine riders comprised the Sunday club run. They were Stephen Kane, Steve Kirkham, Sam French, Paul Turner, Sheldon Starkey, Pete Nelson, Bob and Georgina Norton, and Rob Waghorn. They left town by way of Back Lane, and Radnor Bank towards Swettenham. Here a friendly runner, heading the other way, warned them of ice across the road in the dip. Safely negotiated, the group continued together through Goostrey, Lower Peover and Plumley to Knutsford. Here Georgina Norton and Pete Nelson broke away from the main group and headed to Dones Green. The others continued through Tatton Park, Rostherne, Bucklow Hill and Broomedge, to join the Trans Pennine Trail for a couple of miles, before a cafe stop at Red House Farm near Dunham Massey. Suitably fortified, they soon discovered that the wind, which had been a light tail wind leaving Congleton was now a strong head wind. This made the return trip quite tough, but there was some shelter through Hale although the wind was troublesome towards Mobberley and on through Chelford, Siddington, Newsbank and Hulme Walfield. The ride distance was 53 miles. It was noted that Georgina Norton and Pete Nelson (soon to be 80) completed 57 miles, so actually ended up riding furthest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, 7th<\/sup> April \u2013 Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally; slightly warmer temperatures and less wind-chill, made this weekend\u2019s riding more enjoyable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubruns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgina Norton, David Hurst and Peter Nelson rode via Goostrey, Davenham and Vale Royal to the Fire Station Caf\u00e9 at Tarporley (a very pleasant village) and after the usual nourishment and chat, returned via Church Minshull and Middlewich, for a total of 50 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 150-mile Reliability Ride \u2013 Ludlow and Return<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stephen Jackson, Bob Norton, Wayne Powell, Pete Smith and Rob Waghorn took on the challenge of our longest Reliability Ride, ably supported by Avril Waghorn and Denise Hurst with their mobile tea \/ coffee \u2013 and special cordial \u2013 breaks. The first leg is the same as that of the 100-mile Reliability, i.e. to Eccleshall but then the route continues South, via Shifnal and Much Wenlock to the well-earned lunch stop in Ludlow \u2013 lovely roast turkey lunch, followed by home-made apple pie and custard\u2026.mmmn! The return route was via Bridgnorth, Gnosall, Stone, Cellarhead (a long, uphill section) and Biddulph \u2013 for a total of 155 miles and almost 1000m of ascent \u2013 in 13.5 hours (elapsed time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, the riders just have to recover in time for our first evening Club Time Trial of 2013, on Tuesday, which just happens to be the Hilly 9-miler over Bridestones to Rushton and back, over Wood Treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week of 8th<\/sup> to 12th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n VTTA 10-mile TT on Tuesday 9th<\/sup> April, on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Members were involved: Bob Norton was the Organiser of this event, Georgina Norton communicated the times from the Timekeeper (and also collected the Event Signs) and Peter Hayhurst assisted with display of results. Two Members rode in chilly and windy conditions: David Hurst, 38:10 and Peter Nelson, 40:47. The winner was Jerry Cross (Manchester Wheelers) with 21:40, which yielded a VTTA Standard (Handicap) Time of +5:05.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Hilly 9-mile TT on Tuesday 9th<\/sup> April on Bridestones \/ Timbersbrook Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the cold evening, 27 riders turned up for the first Club time trial of the year round the Mossley\/Bridestones\/Rushton Spencer\/Wood Treatment\/Timbersbrook hilly circuit. Fastest was Alex McNicol (VC Moulin) in a time of 29:19, second was Mark Lovatt (Planet X) in 29:34, and third was new Club member Charlie Evans in 30:06.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alex McNicol (G) 29:19, Mark Lovatt (G) 29:34, Charlie Evans 30:06, Rob Howson (G) 30:52, Nick Decker 31:32, Phil Gayes (G) 32:19, Anthony Allen (G) 32:33, Pete Tatton 32:52, William Neill (G) 32:52, Pete Smith 32:57, Mike Jones 33:23, Ben Norbury (G) 33:48, Barry Riley (G) 34:26, Brendan McLaughlin 34:32, Stephen Jackson 35:04, Robert Kerr (G) 35:36, Mike Line 36:52, Paul Turner 37:29, Wayne Powell 37:49, Sam French 38:58, Ed Wright 41:28, Tony Elliott 42:20, Sue Blake 46:13, David Hurst 51:23, Paul Dentith (G) DNF, Dave Clark (G) DNF, Andy Malbon DNS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials & Helpers: Georgina & Bob Norton, Avril & Rob Waghorn, Jill Elliott, Denise Hurst, Steve Hulme, Kelvin Milward and Peter Nelson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club-Night for New Junior Members & Their Families on Thursday 11th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our Head Coach \u2013 Charlie Evans\u2019 report (edited):<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThanks to you all (existing Members) for making last night a success. I certainly believe we met our objectives of helping the young riders to start to get to know each other, to see that there are other riders their own age in the club to ride with and that CCC is here to support them and help them develope as bike riders. I really appreciated everyone\u2019s enthusiasm and support last night. I know Bob (Norton) and I have discussed this, but I genuinely came out of the Go-ride meeting a few weeks ago with the understanding that the expectation was on me to get the evening up and running. I (am) glad that wasn\u2019t the case, as last night was a success due to everyone\u2019s collective efforts. I really appreciate the way Pete (Smith), James (Bailey), Mike (Jones) and Bob (Norton) dropped into the setting-up and picking up on what must have not been the clearest of direction from myself. It is this collective enthusiasm that will ensure the club succeeds in achieving its aims of developing both the youth and the junior side, as well as the club as a whole. The efforts of Georgina (Norton), Peter H (Hayhurst) and co upstairs made a massive boost to the evening too. Really great effort by all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A good club atmosphere is what got me into club cycling as a junior, and it was seeing this at CCC last autumn that confirmed my decision to join the club. I hope that the young riders that attended last night feel the same.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weekend of 13th<\/sup> \/ 14th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Macclesfield Wheelers 25-mile TT on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to roadworks near Chelford, an Emergency course, based on Byley \/ Cranage \/ Toft was used. In slightly warmer but still windy conditions, our Team of 3 felt that participation was well-worthwhile (even as training): Mike Jones, 01:06:20; Kelvin Milward, 01:06:39, Peter Hayhurst, 01:26:30. The winner was Andy Tennant (Madison Genesis PCT) with 53:42. Steve Jackson and his Macc Wheelers Team are to be congratulated on re-configuring the event at such short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club AUDAX Rides to Ironbridge (200K) and Hawkestone (130K)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rob Waghorn, aided by wife, Avril and Denise Hurst, organised these events, as usual and reports: \u201cThere were a total of 6 CCC riders. Sue Blake, Richard Cowan and Pete Smith rode the Hawkstone 133K along with 21 others. Steve Kirkham, Bob Norton and Rob Waghorn rode the Ironbridge 207K along with 22 others. There was a very strong wind against all the riders for most of the outward leg of both routes but it was generally helpful to them on the way back. Both runs went via Market Drayton before splitting off to go to their furthest points of Hawkstone and Ironbridge, and on the return they both passed through Prees Heath. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves, despite the wind, as it was at least warm, even though there were a couple of short showers during the day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Midlands XC at Birchall, Chesterfield on 14th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Charlie Evans reports: \u201cJames Bailey, Alex McNicol and myself were all competing at Round 2 of the Midlands XC yesterday. Conditions were dry, relatively mild but very windy, meaning the main climb was extra tough due to the screaming headwind on the exposed ascent. Into the trees, we negotiated some natural single-track with plenty of roots and turns to keep us focused, or catch us out if you weren\u2019t! James finished 12th in the Expert race, Whilst Alex and myself fought it out in a sprint finish for 7th<\/sup> place in the Masters race, with me just pipping Alex. Training partner Dan Wells won this round too, making it two in a row.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Darley Moor Circuit Race on 14th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Member, Mark Allen, reports: \u201cJust to say that this race was my first ride on the new bike, but I adapted well by blocking off the gears (due to restricted ratios). I found it hard on the ascent into the strong headwind (and need a smaller ratio). This meant that I finished 41st out of 42, but at least i didn\u2019t finish last! It doesn\u2019t matter though, as I had a great time and I\u2019m on the look-out for any other circuit races on in the next few weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club 10-mile TT on Holmes Chapel Circuit on Tuesday 16th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At last, real Spring weather greeted the 30 riders on this, the first of the 10- \/ 25-mile time trial series which continues on a weekly schedule, through to August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Stringer (G) 24:14, John Swinnerton (G) 24:46, Alex Braybrooke (G) 24:52, Wayne Powell 25:01, Phil Gayes (G) 25:27, Nick Decker 25:35, Pete Tatton 25:49, Stephen Jackson 26:11, Kelvin Milward 26:31, Ben Norbury (G) 26:36, Warren Jackson (G) 26:49, Andy Malbon 26:55, Duncan Poole 27:36, Mike Line 27:46, Stephen Maxfield (G) 27:51, Dan Brown (G) 28:12, Ed Wright 28:49, Sheldon Starkey 28:50, Tony Elliott 29:16, Paul Turner 29:49, Nick Wood 30:02, Sam French 31:02, Joe Langford 31:40, Mark Allen 32:58, Sue Blake 34:12, Peter Hayhurst 34:30, Beth Eardley 34:58, David Hurst 35:52, Andrew Doorbar (G) DNF(P).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials & Helpers: Georgina & Bob Norton, Avril & Rob Waghorn, Jill Elliott, Denise Hurst, Roy Hayhurst, Mike Jones and David McVitie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week of 20th<\/sup> to 27th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday \/ Sunday, 20th<\/sup> \/ 21st<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Social Ride to Jodrell Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The day was bright and reasonably warm. This may explain the huge turnout for the monthly Social Ride. There were 20 riders waiting to start from the Unicorn at West heath, to go on a 32 mile ride with a stop at Jodrell Bank. The participants were Bob and Georgina Norton, David McVitie, Joseph Langford, Oliver Davenport, Mark Allen, Rob and Avril Waghorn, Bill Boynton, Les Lancaster, Jim Cook, Rowland Bainbridge, Peter Nelson, Paul and Alistair Kennington, Bob Banner, Heather Joseph and Rosie Pearce and Stephanie Cooke. Ages ranged from 12 to 80 years old. For safety, the group was split into two with the instruction to keep a 200 yard gap between them to help passing traffic. The route followed was via Brereton Heath, Cledford, Middlewich (back streets) and then on down Croxton Lane, and through Byley and Goostrey before a refreshment stop at Jodrell ban Visitor Centre where itb was possible to sit outside in the sunshine. (Photo). Returning to West Heath, the group followed lanes through Lower Withington and Newsbank, with a climb of Radnor Bank as the sting in the tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n M&DTTA 25-mile TT Championship on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another record? Five CCC Members in same event and two Prize Winners! Pete Smith was our clear leader with a P.B. of 1:01:06 but our next three were within 15 secs of each other: Mike Jones, 1:03:07; Wayne Powell, 1:03:14 and Kelvin Milward, 1:03:22! Four Members to cover a 3-man Team is ideal! Peter Hayhurst managed to improve a little, to 1:25:41 \u2013 due to the better conditions compared to the previous week. The winner was Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) with 53:22 but the top Handicap positions were taken by Wayne Powell (42:42) and Mike Jones (43:12).L to R: Peter Hayhurst, Mike Jones, Kelvin Milward, Wayne Powell, Pete Smith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n L to R: Peter Hayhurst, Mike Jones, Kelvin Milward, Wayne Powell, Pete Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n AUDAX 310K, The Plains, from Poynton to Newport and back<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rob Waghorn reports: \u201cThe start was at 23:00 on Saturday in Poynton and the weather was quite cold during the night and through to Sunday lunchtime when showers of rain started and carried on to the finish late afternoon. With a slight navigational error I did 314K and was pleased with it as an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The outward ride was through Wem, Ford and Montgomery to Newtown. The route was the same both ways from just above Wem but on the return back through Prees and the lanes past Crewe, skirting Congleton via Radnor Bank and across to Birtles Lane near Monks Heath before joining the original route at Mottram and back to Poynton. I got back at 16:25, with no doze stops, well within time limit by over 3 hours. There were 5 stops. On the way down: Whitchurch, Dinky\u2019s Dinner near Ford and Newtown before returning to Dinky\u2019s, Radway Green Garden Centre Caf\u00e9 and the finish. There were approx 40 riders and I had some company most of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday Clubrun to Tittesworth via Roaches (Hulme End)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The runs list destination for the day was Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, a short but hilly ride. This time there were 8 riders who left the Rugby Club and headed up through Buglawton. These were Sue Blake, Pete Smith, Steve Kirkham, Sam French, Stephen Kane, John Broadbent, Jim Cook and Bob Norton, these last two out for a second day of the weekend. We were all hoping that Pete\u2019s legs might still be recovering from his PB ride of 1:01:06 in Saturdays M&DTTA 25 Championships, but no such luck! Guided by Bob Norton the route took the group to Sutton by way of Fools Nook, to start the more serious climbing up to Cluelow Cross. Bobs bike suffered an inconvenient failure in Sutton. The rear gear cable snapped, forcing him down to just three gears on the front changer, and ensured a hard ride. Continuing through Algreave to Gradbach and then turning up towards Royal Cottage, before turning again to go over Hulme End and down past the Roaches to Tittesworth. Here we met Bill Boynton who had ridden out to meet us. The Peak district scenery was magnificent, as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suitably refreshed, the vote was to go over Gunn Hill. It used to be on a local road race circuit, around which it is said that Potteries legend Les West never lost a race. Most recently it was on the route of the 2012 Tour of Britain race. From the top a swift descent brought us down to Rushton Spencer, to be faced with a final climb up the Bridestones and back around Cloud End, to finish with a mere 34 miles, but having climbed over 3500 feet.Clubrun to Meerbrook via Roaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubrun to Meerbrook via Roaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club 10-mile Time Trial on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 23rd<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another double record \u2013 40 riders, of which 25 were Club Members! The results \u2013 Winner and Club Members: James Tucker (G) 20:46, Pete Smith 23:16, Pete Tatton 23:54, Wayne Powell 23:57, Charlie Evans 24:02, Nick Decker 24:07, Jamie Willetts 24:08, Mike Jones 24:13, Kelvin Milward 24:54, James Bailey 25:04, Paul Dentith 25:43, Duncan Poole 26:04, Paul Turner 26:27, Mike Line 26:28, Ed Wright 26:34, Tony Elliott 27:38, Tom Cowan 28:30, Sam French 28:52, Joe Langford 29:25, John Broadbent 30:38, Mark Allen 30:46, Sue Blake 31:30, Beth Eardley 32:03, Peter Hayhurst 33:04, David Hurst 33:14, Peter Nelson 39:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to all Officials \/ Marshals \/ Helpers: Sign on\/Refreshments, Georgina Norton; Signing\/Timekeeper Rob Waghorn; Sign on Timekeeper Bob Norton; Pusher-off Richard Cowan; Marshals: David McVitie, Roy Hayhurst, Denise Hurst, Phil Gayes (Leek CC); Timekeeper assistant at finish, Rob Langford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club Quiz Night, Thursday 25th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Roy Hayhurst, Quiz Master, was complimented by the 20 Members and Guests, on his hard work and excellent visual (Powerpoint) presentation of a wide variety of questions on Cycling and Non-Cycling topics, plus the presentation of the answers, which included impressive video clips. Isn\u2019t it amazing what can be achieved via the Internet!? Georgina and Bob Norton were also thanked for their home-made and very tasty refreshments and Peter Hayhurst was pleased that much of his old (but useful) cycling accessories were given a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Congleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday \/ Sunday, 27th<\/sup> \/ 28th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n British Cycling Coaching Course for Pete Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pete Smith reports: \u201cJust finished my Level 2 Coaching Course down in Leighton Buzzard. We had sleet, hail and rain to contend with, in almost freezing temperatures! I had to do the group warm up and deliver a cornering lesson today. Now, have to complete an online written exam and plan and carry out 6 coaching sessions and then I should be qualified\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Glossop Kinder Velo 25-mile TT on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wayne Powell recorded 1:03:24 which was similar to that of previous week and David Hurst enjoyed his 1:34:42 on such a windy day. The winner was Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) with an improved 52:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clubrun to Delamere Visitor Centre \u2013 60 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rob Waghorn reports: \u201cI was on the clubrun along with Jim Cook, Pete Smith, Stephen Kane, Sam French and Bill Boynton. We went out via Goostrey and Northwich to Delamere Cafe at the Visitor Centre and came back via Cotebrook and Sandbach. The weather was kind with no rain but quite a lot of wind which was helpful on the return. One special thing happened on the return when we were overtaken at speed by Andy Wilkinson with another rider tucked in behind. I called out to him and he waved in recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Club 10-mile TT on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 2nd<\/sup> May<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Club chairman Bob Norton welcomed the guests including representatives from the North Shropshire Wheelers, Seamons C.C, Leek C.C. and Macclesfield Wheelers. The Chief Guests were Barry Broadbent and his escort for the evening Ann Bradford. Barry entertained the diners with tales from his years as an international commissaire and board member, both of the UCI (world governing body) and of British Cycling, before presenting the silverware. 26 Awards (Trophies, Plaques, Certificates) were presented to 19 Members, of which, Pete Smith received the most.
During the evening there was a raffle with lots of cycling goodies kindly donated by cyclestore.co.uk<\/a> , and time out was taken, to vote in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year completion, duly won by Bradley (now Sir Bradley) Wiggins.
Stephen Kane should have been present, but was injured in a club run accident when he and Pete Smith took a tumble on black ice near Jodrell Bank earlier in the day. Stephen was in hospital during the awards but managed to escape to home, just in time for Christmas with his Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"OLYMPUS](\"https:\/\/congletoncyclingclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/NYD-Rudyard-Walk-1.1.13-300x225.jpg\")
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Report \u2013 19th April 2013<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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![<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nL to R: Peter Hayhurst, Mike Jones, Kelvin Milward, Wayne Powell, Pete Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\nAUDAX 310K, The Plains, from Poynton to Newport and back<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRob Waghorn reports: \u201cThe start was at 23:00 on Saturday in Poynton and the weather was quite cold during the night and through to Sunday lunchtime when showers of rain started and carried on to the finish late afternoon. With a slight navigational error I did 314K and was pleased with it as an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe outward ride was through Wem, Ford and Montgomery to Newtown. The route was the same both ways from just above Wem but on the return back through Prees and the lanes past Crewe, skirting Congleton via Radnor Bank and across to Birtles Lane near Monks Heath before joining the original route at Mottram and back to Poynton. I got back at 16:25, with no doze stops, well within time limit by over 3 hours. There were 5 stops. On the way down: Whitchurch, Dinky\u2019s Dinner near Ford and Newtown before returning to Dinky\u2019s, Radway Green Garden Centre Caf\u00e9 and the finish. There were approx 40 riders and I had some company most of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nSunday Clubrun to Tittesworth via Roaches (Hulme End)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe runs list destination for the day was Tittesworth Reservoir Visitor Centre, a short but hilly ride. This time there were 8 riders who left the Rugby Club and headed up through Buglawton. These were Sue Blake, Pete Smith, Steve Kirkham, Sam French, Stephen Kane, John Broadbent, Jim Cook and Bob Norton, these last two out for a second day of the weekend. We were all hoping that Pete\u2019s legs might still be recovering from his PB ride of 1:01:06 in Saturdays M&DTTA 25 Championships, but no such luck! Guided by Bob Norton the route took the group to Sutton by way of Fools Nook, to start the more serious climbing up to Cluelow Cross. Bobs bike suffered an inconvenient failure in Sutton. The rear gear cable snapped, forcing him down to just three gears on the front changer, and ensured a hard ride. Continuing through Algreave to Gradbach and then turning up towards Royal Cottage, before turning again to go over Hulme End and down past the Roaches to Tittesworth. Here we met Bill Boynton who had ridden out to meet us. The Peak district scenery was magnificent, as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSuitably refreshed, the vote was to go over Gunn Hill. It used to be on a local road race circuit, around which it is said that Potteries legend Les West never lost a race. Most recently it was on the route of the 2012 Tour of Britain race. From the top a swift descent brought us down to Rushton Spencer, to be faced with a final climb up the Bridestones and back around Cloud End, to finish with a mere 34 miles, but having climbed over 3500 feet.Clubrun to Meerbrook via Roaches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nClubrun to Meerbrook via Roaches<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub 10-mile Time Trial on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 23rd<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother double record \u2013 40 riders, of which 25 were Club Members! The results \u2013 Winner and Club Members: James Tucker (G) 20:46, Pete Smith 23:16, Pete Tatton 23:54, Wayne Powell 23:57, Charlie Evans 24:02, Nick Decker 24:07, Jamie Willetts 24:08, Mike Jones 24:13, Kelvin Milward 24:54, James Bailey 25:04, Paul Dentith 25:43, Duncan Poole 26:04, Paul Turner 26:27, Mike Line 26:28, Ed Wright 26:34, Tony Elliott 27:38, Tom Cowan 28:30, Sam French 28:52, Joe Langford 29:25, John Broadbent 30:38, Mark Allen 30:46, Sue Blake 31:30, Beth Eardley 32:03, Peter Hayhurst 33:04, David Hurst 33:14, Peter Nelson 39:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThanks to all Officials \/ Marshals \/ Helpers: Sign on\/Refreshments, Georgina Norton; Signing\/Timekeeper Rob Waghorn; Sign on Timekeeper Bob Norton; Pusher-off Richard Cowan; Marshals: David McVitie, Roy Hayhurst, Denise Hurst, Phil Gayes (Leek CC); Timekeeper assistant at finish, Rob Langford.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub Quiz Night, Thursday 25th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRoy Hayhurst, Quiz Master, was complimented by the 20 Members and Guests, on his hard work and excellent visual (Powerpoint) presentation of a wide variety of questions on Cycling and Non-Cycling topics, plus the presentation of the answers, which included impressive video clips. Isn\u2019t it amazing what can be achieved via the Internet!? Georgina and Bob Norton were also thanked for their home-made and very tasty refreshments and Peter Hayhurst was pleased that much of his old (but useful) cycling accessories were given a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nReport \u2013 3rd May 2013<\/h1>\n\n\n\nCongleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday \/ Sunday, 27th<\/sup> \/ 28th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBritish Cycling Coaching Course for Pete Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPete Smith reports: \u201cJust finished my Level 2 Coaching Course down in Leighton Buzzard. We had sleet, hail and rain to contend with, in almost freezing temperatures! I had to do the group warm up and deliver a cornering lesson today. Now, have to complete an online written exam and plan and carry out 6 coaching sessions and then I should be qualified\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlossop Kinder Velo 25-mile TT on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWayne Powell recorded 1:03:24 which was similar to that of previous week and David Hurst enjoyed his 1:34:42 on such a windy day. The winner was Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) with an improved 52:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClubrun to Delamere Visitor Centre \u2013 60 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRob Waghorn reports: \u201cI was on the clubrun along with Jim Cook, Pete Smith, Stephen Kane, Sam French and Bill Boynton. We went out via Goostrey and Northwich to Delamere Cafe at the Visitor Centre and came back via Cotebrook and Sandbach. The weather was kind with no rain but quite a lot of wind which was helpful on the return. One special thing happened on the return when we were overtaken at speed by Andy Wilkinson with another rider tucked in behind. I called out to him and he waved in recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub 10-mile TT on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 2nd<\/sup> May<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n](\"https:\/\/congletoncyclingclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/cid_4BD31084-4995-4F6A-A1FB-5134517E0FDF.jpg\"){kind=link}
![<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nClubrun to Meerbrook via Roaches<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub 10-mile Time Trial on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 23rd<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother double record \u2013 40 riders, of which 25 were Club Members! The results \u2013 Winner and Club Members: James Tucker (G) 20:46, Pete Smith 23:16, Pete Tatton 23:54, Wayne Powell 23:57, Charlie Evans 24:02, Nick Decker 24:07, Jamie Willetts 24:08, Mike Jones 24:13, Kelvin Milward 24:54, James Bailey 25:04, Paul Dentith 25:43, Duncan Poole 26:04, Paul Turner 26:27, Mike Line 26:28, Ed Wright 26:34, Tony Elliott 27:38, Tom Cowan 28:30, Sam French 28:52, Joe Langford 29:25, John Broadbent 30:38, Mark Allen 30:46, Sue Blake 31:30, Beth Eardley 32:03, Peter Hayhurst 33:04, David Hurst 33:14, Peter Nelson 39:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThanks to all Officials \/ Marshals \/ Helpers: Sign on\/Refreshments, Georgina Norton; Signing\/Timekeeper Rob Waghorn; Sign on Timekeeper Bob Norton; Pusher-off Richard Cowan; Marshals: David McVitie, Roy Hayhurst, Denise Hurst, Phil Gayes (Leek CC); Timekeeper assistant at finish, Rob Langford.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub Quiz Night, Thursday 25th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRoy Hayhurst, Quiz Master, was complimented by the 20 Members and Guests, on his hard work and excellent visual (Powerpoint) presentation of a wide variety of questions on Cycling and Non-Cycling topics, plus the presentation of the answers, which included impressive video clips. Isn\u2019t it amazing what can be achieved via the Internet!? Georgina and Bob Norton were also thanked for their home-made and very tasty refreshments and Peter Hayhurst was pleased that much of his old (but useful) cycling accessories were given a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nReport \u2013 3rd May 2013<\/h1>\n\n\n\nCongleton Cycling Club\u2019s Chain of Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday \/ Sunday, 27th<\/sup> \/ 28th<\/sup> April<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBritish Cycling Coaching Course for Pete Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPete Smith reports: \u201cJust finished my Level 2 Coaching Course down in Leighton Buzzard. We had sleet, hail and rain to contend with, in almost freezing temperatures! I had to do the group warm up and deliver a cornering lesson today. Now, have to complete an online written exam and plan and carry out 6 coaching sessions and then I should be qualified\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlossop Kinder Velo 25-mile TT on Chelford Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWayne Powell recorded 1:03:24 which was similar to that of previous week and David Hurst enjoyed his 1:34:42 on such a windy day. The winner was Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) with an improved 52:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClubrun to Delamere Visitor Centre \u2013 60 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRob Waghorn reports: \u201cI was on the clubrun along with Jim Cook, Pete Smith, Stephen Kane, Sam French and Bill Boynton. We went out via Goostrey and Northwich to Delamere Cafe at the Visitor Centre and came back via Cotebrook and Sandbach. The weather was kind with no rain but quite a lot of wind which was helpful on the return. One special thing happened on the return when we were overtaken at speed by Andy Wilkinson with another rider tucked in behind. I called out to him and he waved in recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nClub 10-mile TT on Gawsworth Course on Tuesday, 2nd<\/sup> May<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n](\"https:\/\/congletoncyclingclub.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/IMG_0999.jpg\"){kind=link}