Archive for February, 2007
Majorca 2006 report
The cavalry were moments away from being mobilised when our valiant adventurers burst through the door like something out of a Paul Daniels magic trick.
Far from a round of applause or some sympathy for the bedraggled pedalers the matriarch hotel receptionist promptly gave them all a bollocking for being out so late!
Ever been Tsunamied? A certain SheffRec member was on the receiving end of a wall of muddy water thrown up by a mercenary Majorcan van driver with a particular dislike for cyclists in faded yellow shorts. Strange how the wave totally missed the Rutland shirts? At least the muddy water matched his shorts.
Heard the one about the Majorcan coach driver that breaks into a cold sweat every time he sees a cyclist approaching in his rear view mirror? Or the one about the cyclist that likes to head butt the back end of large white coaches, especially the type that are stationary in the middle of the road! Could the two events be linked in some way you may ask?
We know, we was there.
The words ‘Carrot Pants’ bring back memories of bare flesh and bri-nylon. We were there too.
The mile eaters managed 735 miles in the 7 days, averaging 105 miles a day. Not bad, but nothing in comparison to the after dark section of the Budweiser Appreciation and Drinking Network (BAD’N) who each downed over 60 bottles, averaging 8+ bottles a night. Well done lads, priorities present and correct.
Finally, our best wishes go to Billy the Fish who we hope is still circling the water bottle in Mano’s Bar in the sure knowledge that one day he will find his way back to the hotel. (also see paragraph 1).
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2006 Open Time Trial results
Rutland CC Middle Markers 25, 8th July 2006 Course 25/10
On behalf of the Rutland CC I would like to thank all the marshals and officials who helped to make it all come together. Thanks also to the long suffering ladies in the refreshment kitchen, that cup of tea is always welcome. Best wishes also to all the riders and hope to see you again next year. Forthcoming rutland cc events are as follows :- july 29th 10 mile solos & tandems. September 16th grande prix des gentlemen a 2-up event, one rider a vet, it also includes an open 2-up. So come and hone up your breakaway skills.
Gordon Scott
Congratulations to George Steers, Rutland CC on reducing the age record for an 83 year old by 2 mins 58 secs with a time of 1hr 5mins 57secs (subject to confirmation).
Kimroy Photography attended the event, buy from kimroyphotography.co.uk
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VTTA North Midlands 30, 6th May 2006
Course 0/30. Today’s event went without any problems the weather was good despite the weather forecast and the non-starters missed a very fast day. Gordon Scott
New records set
1, George Steers beat a National Age Record last Saturday in the VTTA 30 (not confirmed officially) with a time of 1h 25m 43s at 83 years of age beating the existing record of 1h 29m 59 by 4m 16s
2, Alan West beat a Group Age Record in the same event with a 1h 6m 18s at 58 years of age beating the existing record of 57 years old John Blacker (1h 6m 19s) by 1 second. Quite an event for the Rutland CC but well deserved by these two riders, Gordon Scott
* * BEST on STANDARD * *
1st Jim Goodwin Sheffield Phoenix CC 73 29:18
2nd Ron Hallam South Pennine RC 75 29:03
3rd Jim Jones Oundle Velo Club 69 26:48
* * FASTEST * *
POS NAME CLUB AGE ACT TIME
1st Gary Empson API Metrow 38 01:03:09
2nd John Charlesworth Sth Yorks Police RT 39 01:03:37
3rd Ian Cammish Sonic Cycles 49 01:04:25
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VTTA North Midlands 25, 22nd April 2006
course 25/10 click to open the spread sheet you will need Excel installed on your computer.
Rutland CC Open 10, 15th April 2006
Fastest time - Wayne Randle 20m 57s
B.O.S.- Ron Pyne +6m 57s
under 20 year old - Richard Lambert 23m 40s
Fastest team - Doncaster CC
Ian Furniss 22m 16s
John Maughan 23m 10
David Furniss 23m 24s
total 1h 8m 50s
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Early Season 10, 26th March 2006
Gordon Scott reports: the early season ‘10′ held on the Cuckney course last Sunday. There was certainly no need for any spreadsheets to work out these results as it was the worst attended event since I started running it (am I doing something wrong?), There were only three riders to battle against a stiff wind, but it did stay dry and reasonably warm. 1st/ Marc Mallender 23mins 50secs 2nd/ Tony Fouldes 31mins 16secs 3rd/ Peter Coldwell 31mins 36secs. Many thanks to these lads for turning up, as for the others “you could do better”.
VTTA TT 11th March 2006
The Rutland CC almost won the team award but they lost it by 19 seconds. Most of our riders were in the top half of the field. It was a cold day but at least it stayed dry and the wind wasn’t too bad. Gordon Scott click to open the spread sheet you will need Excel installed on your computer.
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