2017 WECC RIDERS IN OPEN TIME TRIALS
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Sussex Nomads CC Hill Climb
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GH/90
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Sunday 29 October 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Gavin Ash |
5:11.1 |
20 |
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Neil Crowther |
5:23.6 |
22 |
-0:08.0 |
3 |
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Tom Harrison |
5:27.5 |
24 |
Our three riders up for this challenge on Ditchling Beacon were closely grouped on time and in the overall finishing positions.
Congratulations to Neil Crowther : a prize winner as third placed vet on standard.
Congratulations to Neil Crowther : a prize winner as third placed vet on standard.
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Brighton Mitre CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 22 October 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Neil Crowther |
1:02:19 |
25 |
+4:32 |
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Gavin Ash |
DNS |
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A cool breezy morning reduced the 'fun factor' and resulted in slow times across the board (well what do you expect in late October?). A bug kept Gavin from starting, and Neil treated it as a training ride (albeit an unenjoyable one).
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Velopace Hill Climb
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GH/86
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Saturday 14 October 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Gavin Ash |
DNS |
Having done the morning ESCA Hill Climb Gavin decided that it was too long to wait for the afternoon event and opted not to start.
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ESCA Hill Climb
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GH/84
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Saturday 14 October 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Gavin Ash |
4:39.5 |
11 |
Another super hill climbing performance by Gavin in a field of real strength and depth.
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Lewes Wanderers Grand Prix de Gentlemen
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GS/838A
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Sunday 1 October 2017
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Rider |
Time |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman and Allan Orman |
48:06 |
+4:51 |
4 |
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Chris Putnam and Harry Pask |
52:57 |
-6:33 |
17 |
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Nik Allen and Ken Wheeler |
1:00:21 |
-5:50 |
18 |
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Trevor Leeding and John Lucas |
DNS |
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Phil Frean and Rick Hughes |
DNS |
A Gentlemen’s Grand Prix is for teams comprising one veteran and one other rider. The veteran is paced round the course by his/her partner but may overtake 200 yards before the line. Two veterans may form a team but one must be pacer and one the nominated veteran. With the exception of fastest team on actual, all results are based on current CTT standard target time for the paced rider.
Report from Ian Cheesman:
So five pairs of WECC riders had entered the annual GP De Gents event run by LWCC. Whilst the temperature was warmer than usual it was very wet with a keen breeze and steady drizzle being the order of the day. Rick and Phil were DNS due to Rick's continuing health issues and Trevor and John were DNS as Sheila had sent a note to Trevor saying that he wasn't allowed to come out and play!! As a result Trevor, Paul Townsley, Rick Hughes and Tony Palmer attended to cheer the remaining three pairs on.
Nik Allen and Ken Wheeler posted a time of 1.00.21 coming third in the club but sadly Ken had a puncture which obviously slowed them down considerably. Second was a great ride for Harry Pask and Chris Putnam with a time of 52.57 given Harry is a novice at this type of event and has considerable youth on his side!! Cheesy and Allan took club honours with a 48.06 which they were pleased about given that Allan slipped a chain as the pair crested the hill after Earwig corner so had to stop to sort it out. This was good enough to get 4th in the Vet on Standard prize.
The fastest pair was Nick Dwyer and Pete Morris and first in the Vet on standard was David Shepherd and Ben Fielden.
As ever a nice fun event to finish the season off nicely.
Report from Ian Cheesman:
So five pairs of WECC riders had entered the annual GP De Gents event run by LWCC. Whilst the temperature was warmer than usual it was very wet with a keen breeze and steady drizzle being the order of the day. Rick and Phil were DNS due to Rick's continuing health issues and Trevor and John were DNS as Sheila had sent a note to Trevor saying that he wasn't allowed to come out and play!! As a result Trevor, Paul Townsley, Rick Hughes and Tony Palmer attended to cheer the remaining three pairs on.
Nik Allen and Ken Wheeler posted a time of 1.00.21 coming third in the club but sadly Ken had a puncture which obviously slowed them down considerably. Second was a great ride for Harry Pask and Chris Putnam with a time of 52.57 given Harry is a novice at this type of event and has considerable youth on his side!! Cheesy and Allan took club honours with a 48.06 which they were pleased about given that Allan slipped a chain as the pair crested the hill after Earwig corner so had to stop to sort it out. This was good enough to get 4th in the Vet on Standard prize.
The fastest pair was Nick Dwyer and Pete Morris and first in the Vet on standard was David Shepherd and Ben Fielden.
As ever a nice fun event to finish the season off nicely.
(Thanks to Paul Townsley for the photos)
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP HILL CLIMB
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GH/92
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Saturday 30 Sept 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Gavin Ash |
4:46.6 |
7 |
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Tom Harrison |
5:00.6 |
8 |
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Nik Allen |
5:02.5 |
9 |
+0:10.5 |
2 |
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Neil Crowther |
5:03.6 |
10 |
+0:05.4 |
4 |
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Ian Newbold |
6:05.3 |
19 |
-0:56.3 |
8 |
Excellent performances from our riders today, including our newest member Tom. The consistency of the rides meant that the club retained the team title that they won last season. Nik added to his prize fund with a fine second place in the veterans rankings (on CTT Target Time). Ian Newbold did well given that he was on a borrowed bike and was forced to stop mid ride by two motorists. How frustrating is that?!
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VTTA Surrey/Sussex 25
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G25/89
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Sunday 24 Sept 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:03:53 |
37 |
+8:05 |
20 |
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Ian Newbold |
DNS |
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This turned out to be a disappointing last race of the season for Mike. "I was feeling a bit off before the start and it didn't improve with racing as I was unable to push anything like normal power. That was my slowest ride on any course for 5 years and I was at about the same pace that I did a 100 there earlier this season."
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Paceline RT 10
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P881R/10
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Saturday 16 Sept 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
20:14 |
33 |
+6:13 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:01 |
84 |
+6:13 |
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A NEW CLUB RECORD
Today Nik Allen improved upon the previous club record of 20:29 that he had set earlier this season. A blistering 20:14 deserves huge congratulations.
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ESCA 10 (SHORTENED TO 6.1 MILES)
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G10/87 xxx
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Saturday 9 September 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Newbold |
14:42 |
20 |
This weekend's East Sussex CA 10 mile time trial was shortened to 6.1 miles due to the appearance of temporary roadwork traffic lights. Ian Newbold came 20th with 14:42
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SCCU 25
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G25/54
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Sunday 3 September 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
56:11 |
5 |
+11:04 |
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Nolan Heather |
56:21 |
7 |
+9:52 |
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Ian Cheesman |
57:56 |
20 |
+9:42 |
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Martin Booker |
1:00:10 |
30 |
+7:40 |
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Ian Newbold |
DNS |
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Andy Haste |
DNS |
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Cracking performances in this event. There were personal bests for both Nik and Nolan as both were extremely well placed in the overall standings. Ian Cheesman had yet another good ride with a new personal course record. The one surprise was previously in-form Martin Booker who, having recorded a string of personal bests in recent weeks, was disappointed to be over two minutes down with a 1:00:10 in his final race of the season.
The mood at the finish was sombre though due to John Marinko being injured after being hit by a van driver as he returned to the race HQ. The van driver did not stop at the scene.
The mood at the finish was sombre though due to John Marinko being injured after being hit by a van driver as he returned to the race HQ. The van driver did not stop at the scene.
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Charlotteville CC 10
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H10/8
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Saturday 2 September 2017
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Having suffered a broken chain last week Mike O'Gorman's luck continued in the same vein. A car/rider incident early in the event caused it to be abandoned early on. Mike's ride was called off as he approached the finish and on schedule to record a long 22.
Colin Barton was pleased that he missed the whole thing, having previously indicated that he was a DNS(A).
Colin Barton was pleased that he missed the whole thing, having previously indicated that he was a DNS(A).
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Southdown Velo 25
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P901/25
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Sunday 27 August 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:43 |
32 |
+8:55 |
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Martin Booker |
58:53 |
33 |
+8:57 |
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Colin Barton |
1:00:24 |
48 |
+8:55 |
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Allan Orman |
1:05:27 |
58 |
+9:09 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
DNF |
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Rick Hughes |
DNS |
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Rome Bhamra |
DNS |
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Cheesy took the bragging rights in a tight tussle with in-form Martin Booker. Cheesy's 58:43 was his second fastest 25 of the season. Martin was pleased with a course PB and, as he said, it would be ironic to be disappointed with a 58 min ride given that it's only three months since he achieved that landmark.
Allan Orman rode his first 25 of the season and it was a new LTS for him, being quicker than any time in recent years.
The P901/25 hoodoo struck Mike again. In this event last season he suffered a front tyre blow out going back up the hill out of Arundel. This time his chain broke after six miles of skipping randomly through the gears. At least he got a lift back to HQ. Injury prevented Rick from starting and he has now only ridden one 25 this season.
The Vets on Standard makes for interesting reading with a really tight grouping of results. Well done to Allan.
Allan Orman rode his first 25 of the season and it was a new LTS for him, being quicker than any time in recent years.
The P901/25 hoodoo struck Mike again. In this event last season he suffered a front tyre blow out going back up the hill out of Arundel. This time his chain broke after six miles of skipping randomly through the gears. At least he got a lift back to HQ. Injury prevented Rick from starting and he has now only ridden one 25 this season.
The Vets on Standard makes for interesting reading with a really tight grouping of results. Well done to Allan.
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Bec CC 10
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G25/54
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Sunday 20 August 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Martin Booker |
57:57 |
21 |
+9:53 |
21 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
59:50 |
30 |
+12:08 |
10 |
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Ian Newbold |
1:01:56 |
44 |
+4:55 |
44 |
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Andrew Haste |
DNS |
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Martin Booker goes from strength to strength in 25's this season. Having started the season with a PB of 59:12 he has now produced a string of four new PB's in the past few weeks (58:41, 58:32, 58:20 and now 57:57). Absolutely brilliant!
Ian Newbold produced a season's best time (all of his three Open 25s this season have been on this course). Mike O'Gorman was relieved just to go inside the hour as the exertions of the past week caught up with him.
Ian Newbold produced a season's best time (all of his three Open 25s this season have been on this course). Mike O'Gorman was relieved just to go inside the hour as the exertions of the past week caught up with him.
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...a3crg 10
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P883/10
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Wednesday 16 August 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
21:52 |
42 |
+6:22 |
12 |
In the last of the season's midweek Open events on the A3 Mike was happy/relieved with a return of power and form in what was his second quickest 10 of the season.
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ESCA 100
incorporating SCA 100 and VTTA Surrey/Sussex 100 |
G100/861
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Sunday 13 August 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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ESCA |
+/- |
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ESCA |
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Mike O'Gorman |
4:21:22 |
17 |
+56:07 |
1 |
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SCA |
+/- |
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SCA |
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6 |
+38:52 |
1 |
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+/- |
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VTTA |
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+56:07 |
1 |
Due to the recent cancellation of the SCCU 100 this event incorporated several other competitions. Mike’s 4:21:22 is a new course record for him and brought a clean sweep of the Excelsior 100 mile Club Championship, the Sussex CA 100 Vets Title (improving on his existing record time), the East Sussex CA 100 Vets title and the VTTA Surrey/Sussex 100 Vets title.
On scratch he came 17th in the ESCA event and 6th in the SCA event. The VTTA event is solely based on VTTA standards.
On scratch he came 17th in the ESCA event and 6th in the SCA event. The VTTA event is solely based on VTTA standards.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 30
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G30/91
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Sunday 30 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
1:09:28 |
9 |
+8:54 |
10 |
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Nolan Heather |
1:10:53 |
11 |
+4:40 |
20 |
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Neil Crowther |
1:13:38 |
15 |
+3:36 |
21 |
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Martin Booker |
1:13:39 |
16 |
+6:28 |
12 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:13:57 |
17 |
+5:35 |
15 |
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Mike O'Gorman |
1:15:10 |
19 |
+14:54 |
3 |
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Ian Newbold |
1:17:05 |
21 |
+0:09 |
27 |
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Rick Hughes |
1:17:54 |
22 |
+5:12 |
19 |
Our in-form riders Nik Allen, Nolan Heather and Neil Crowther took the first three places in the WECC club championship (held within this SCA championship event).
The times of those three riders was more than good enough to secure the SCA team prize as they finished well clear of second placed Brighton Mitre. Nik’s time of 1:09:28 got him a fine ninth place in the SCA rankings. Although not a club record Nik’s was the fastest ever winning time in the club championship.
Martin Booker and Neil Crowther both achieved personal best times. Ian Cheesman exactly matched his PB from two years ago.
The times of those three riders was more than good enough to secure the SCA team prize as they finished well clear of second placed Brighton Mitre. Nik’s time of 1:09:28 got him a fine ninth place in the SCA rankings. Although not a club record Nik’s was the fastest ever winning time in the club championship.
Martin Booker and Neil Crowther both achieved personal best times. Ian Cheesman exactly matched his PB from two years ago.
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EPSOM CC 10
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G10/57
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Saturday 29 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nolan Heather |
21:54 |
14 |
+4:10 |
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Colin Barton |
23:15 |
29 |
+3:59 |
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An excellent time by Nolan on this course.
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...a3crg 10
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P881/10
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Wednesday 27 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:25 |
38 |
+5:49 |
13 |
Mike's view: "A reasonable time on a windy evening."
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SOUTHDOWN VELO 50
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P901/50
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Sunday 23 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
2:00:52 |
14 |
+18:17 |
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Martin Booker |
2:02:27 |
17 |
+17:07 |
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Report from Ian:
"As the mist cleared and the roads dried in Fontwell, Martin and I made our way to the start of the Southdown Velo 50 Mile time trial. Breeze was a light westerly, the temperature was good and it was dry (albeit the roads were still quite wet from the heavy rain on Saturday).
Martin was looking for a PB at the distance and I was hoping for another sub 2 hour ride at the distance. All riders commented on how such a light breeze could be so sapping as we travelled from the turn at Arundel so I'm glad it wasn't just me!!
I was to be disappointed in not achieving the sub 2 hour but took club honours (and a course PB) with a 2.00.52. Whilst Martin may have been slower with a 2.02.27 he certainly was the star WECC rider as he took the best part of 4 and a half minutes off his PB for 50 Miles which is amazing. Both of us were pleased to place 14th and 17th respectively so rewarded ourselves with cake and sausage rolls at HQ.
The fastest riders were: 1st James Mapley (Blazing Saddles) 1.49.43, 2nd Stephen Williamson (...a3crg) 1.50.08 and 3rd Robert Drake (Addiscombe CC) 1.51.56."
"As the mist cleared and the roads dried in Fontwell, Martin and I made our way to the start of the Southdown Velo 50 Mile time trial. Breeze was a light westerly, the temperature was good and it was dry (albeit the roads were still quite wet from the heavy rain on Saturday).
Martin was looking for a PB at the distance and I was hoping for another sub 2 hour ride at the distance. All riders commented on how such a light breeze could be so sapping as we travelled from the turn at Arundel so I'm glad it wasn't just me!!
I was to be disappointed in not achieving the sub 2 hour but took club honours (and a course PB) with a 2.00.52. Whilst Martin may have been slower with a 2.02.27 he certainly was the star WECC rider as he took the best part of 4 and a half minutes off his PB for 50 Miles which is amazing. Both of us were pleased to place 14th and 17th respectively so rewarded ourselves with cake and sausage rolls at HQ.
The fastest riders were: 1st James Mapley (Blazing Saddles) 1.49.43, 2nd Stephen Williamson (...a3crg) 1.50.08 and 3rd Robert Drake (Addiscombe CC) 1.51.56."
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SCCU 100
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G100/61A
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Sunday 23 July 2017
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Mike O'Gorman was the sole entrant for this (which also served as the SCA 100 and the WECC Club 100). Due to fog on the A272 at the start it was called off.
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...a3crg 10
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P881R/10
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Wednesday 19 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:22 |
53 |
+5:52 |
12 |
The slowest of Mike's three 22 minute rides on this course this season (the others being 22:03 and 22:07)
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Brighton Excelsior CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 16 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Nik Allen |
56:31 |
6 |
+10:44 |
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Ian Cheesman |
59:59 |
17 |
+7:39 |
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Martin Booker |
1:00:16 |
18 |
+7:34 |
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Simon Atkinson |
DNS |
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Another great report from Cheesy:
"This morning was a contrast to the BECC 10 Mile TT in that three of the four riders started (Simon Atkinson was a DNS). Conditions were again favourable with a light breeze and temperature around 19 degrees. I was aiming to get back under the hour which I hadn't managed since 2014 and Martin has been so close so often so he was also hopeful. Nik (in another league) was aiming for a course PB.
Nik took club honours with a time of 56.31 and whilst not a PB placed him 6th overall. I followed and managed to go sub hour - JUST, with a time of 59.59 placing 17th and Martin rounded the WECC trio with a frustratingly close 1.00.16 and placed 18th. Martin did have the consolation of a course PB. I also managed to place 4th in the combined weekend competition.
The podium was not a surprise with some great rides: 1st Jamie Pine with a 53.47, 2nd Howard Bayley with a 54.28 and Matt Peel rounding out the podium with a 54.49."
"This morning was a contrast to the BECC 10 Mile TT in that three of the four riders started (Simon Atkinson was a DNS). Conditions were again favourable with a light breeze and temperature around 19 degrees. I was aiming to get back under the hour which I hadn't managed since 2014 and Martin has been so close so often so he was also hopeful. Nik (in another league) was aiming for a course PB.
Nik took club honours with a time of 56.31 and whilst not a PB placed him 6th overall. I followed and managed to go sub hour - JUST, with a time of 59.59 placing 17th and Martin rounded the WECC trio with a frustratingly close 1.00.16 and placed 18th. Martin did have the consolation of a course PB. I also managed to place 4th in the combined weekend competition.
The podium was not a surprise with some great rides: 1st Jamie Pine with a 53.47, 2nd Howard Bayley with a 54.28 and Matt Peel rounding out the podium with a 54.49."
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Brighton Excelsior CC 10
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G10/97
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Saturday 15 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
23:17 |
15 |
+3:19 |
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Colin Barton |
DNS |
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Nik Allen |
DNS |
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Nolan Heather |
DNS |
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Report from Cheesy:
"As I arrived at HQ to sign on I was eager to see how the other WECC competitors were feeling on what was a good morning weather wise. A light breeze and about 17 degrees should make for a good ride. Sadly, it was to be a lonely one as Nik Allen, Colin Barton and Nolan Heather were all DNS.
I had a good ride and unlike Thursday's ride had a clear run at all of the roundabouts. The ride felt good and I recorded a time of 23.17 which I thought was a little slower than the sub 23 I was aiming for but when I got back to HQ this was good enough for 15th place overall.
The winning trio were: 1st Chris Mcnamara 19.58, 2nd Simon McNamara 20.25 and 3rd was a young rider, called Joseph Martin, aged 15 who posted a time of 21.53 so has a bright future ahead of him. A good morning's work and looking forward to the BECC 25 tomorrow and hoping for similar conditions."
"As I arrived at HQ to sign on I was eager to see how the other WECC competitors were feeling on what was a good morning weather wise. A light breeze and about 17 degrees should make for a good ride. Sadly, it was to be a lonely one as Nik Allen, Colin Barton and Nolan Heather were all DNS.
I had a good ride and unlike Thursday's ride had a clear run at all of the roundabouts. The ride felt good and I recorded a time of 23.17 which I thought was a little slower than the sub 23 I was aiming for but when I got back to HQ this was good enough for 15th place overall.
The winning trio were: 1st Chris Mcnamara 19.58, 2nd Simon McNamara 20.25 and 3rd was a young rider, called Joseph Martin, aged 15 who posted a time of 21.53 so has a bright future ahead of him. A good morning's work and looking forward to the BECC 25 tomorrow and hoping for similar conditions."
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BDCA 50
(Burton and District Cycling Alliance) |
A50/6
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Saturday 15 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
2:02:33 |
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+26:05 |
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Mike travelled to Derby in an unsuccessful bid for the fastest 50 of the season. In similar fashion to the SCA 50 two weeks ago Mike faded part way through. He was over 8 minutes slower than his only previous ride on this course (albeit the J5/8 reverse ways round version) and is lacking power and endurance right now.
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...a3crg 10
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P881/10
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Wednesday 12 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Mike O'Gorman |
22:36 |
40 |
+5:38 |
12 |
The slowest of Mike's four rides on this course this season (the others being 22:13, 21:55, 22:06)
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EPSOM CC 25
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G25/54
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Sunday 9 July 2017
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Pos |
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Martin Booker |
58:20 |
22 |
+9:30 |
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Ian Newbold |
1:02:33 |
42 |