2022 WECC RIDERS IN OPEN TIME TRIALS
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP HILL CLIMB
(incorporating WECC Championship event) |
GH/92
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Saturday 1 October 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Karl Roberton |
5:04.8 |
12 |
+ 0:12.2 |
Race report from Karl:
After the previous night's storm, a warm sunny morning greeted the riders with a moderate breeze. Although riding into a head wind, the lower half of the Steyning Bostal course was sheltered. Unfortunately, I was the only club rider entered, so took the club Hillclimb championship with a time of 05.04.80 minutes (course PB as this was my first time riding the Steyning course). That was good enough for 12th overall and a win in my age category. Overall winner was Gabe Dellar (SUCC) who defended his title from last year with a very rapid time of 04.13.80 minutes. Lewes Wanderers took the team prize as the only club that had three riders finished. Hopefully next year the club can get at least three riders entering too.
After the previous night's storm, a warm sunny morning greeted the riders with a moderate breeze. Although riding into a head wind, the lower half of the Steyning Bostal course was sheltered. Unfortunately, I was the only club rider entered, so took the club Hillclimb championship with a time of 05.04.80 minutes (course PB as this was my first time riding the Steyning course). That was good enough for 12th overall and a win in my age category. Overall winner was Gabe Dellar (SUCC) who defended his title from last year with a very rapid time of 04.13.80 minutes. Lewes Wanderers took the team prize as the only club that had three riders finished. Hopefully next year the club can get at least three riders entering too.
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Velo Club St Raphael (Goodwood Hilly)
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P911
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Sunday 11 September 2022
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Riders |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman & Karl Roberton |
1:18:57 |
3 |
EVENT : 2 Up TTT |
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Chris Brooks |
1:23:53 |
23 |
EVENT : Road Bike - Solo |
Race report from Cheesy:
Karl had convinced Cheesy to do the St.Raphael Goodwood Hilly event as a 2 up TT. Having recce'd the course a few weeks ago both decided that road bikes were the way to go due to a few of the turns and narrow descents. Also in attendance was an unknown rider to both Cheesy and Karl in the road bike category from WECC, Chris Brooks. With 2100 feet of climbing in just under 27 miles it would be a tough event but provided we all finished a course PB's all round were in the offing as Karl & Cheesy hadn't ridden the 2 up event and I'm certain that Chris hasn't ridden the event before.
Cheesy and Karl posted a 1.18.57 and placed third of the 2 up event (albeit only 4 pairs had entered and the first pair suffered a mechanical at about 2 miles but happy with the £25 NoPinz voucher each!!). Chris posted a 1.23.53 in the road bike category.
In the words of Sir Steve Redgrave Cheesy's sentiments, having clearly been the weaker of the pairing, are "If you see me entered in this event again - Shoot me!!".
Karl had convinced Cheesy to do the St.Raphael Goodwood Hilly event as a 2 up TT. Having recce'd the course a few weeks ago both decided that road bikes were the way to go due to a few of the turns and narrow descents. Also in attendance was an unknown rider to both Cheesy and Karl in the road bike category from WECC, Chris Brooks. With 2100 feet of climbing in just under 27 miles it would be a tough event but provided we all finished a course PB's all round were in the offing as Karl & Cheesy hadn't ridden the 2 up event and I'm certain that Chris hasn't ridden the event before.
Cheesy and Karl posted a 1.18.57 and placed third of the 2 up event (albeit only 4 pairs had entered and the first pair suffered a mechanical at about 2 miles but happy with the £25 NoPinz voucher each!!). Chris posted a 1.23.53 in the road bike category.
In the words of Sir Steve Redgrave Cheesy's sentiments, having clearly been the weaker of the pairing, are "If you see me entered in this event again - Shoot me!!".
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SCA Sporting 25 (incl WECC SPOCO event)
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G25/49
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Monday 29 August 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Karl Roberton |
1:00:06 |
8 |
+7:13 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:02:28 |
13 |
+6:09 |
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Rick Hughes |
1:07:43 |
20 |
+2:31 |
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Clive
Patterson-Lett |
1:09:35 |
21 |
+0:04 |
Course PB's for Karl and Cheesy and Clive. Karl clinches the WECC SPOCO Competition for 2022.
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SCA Sporting 10 (incl WECC SPOCO event)
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G10/45
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Saturday 27 August 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
23:42 |
8 |
+2:54 |
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Ian Cheesman |
25:06 |
11 |
+2:01 |
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Rick Hughes |
26:33 |
14 |
+1:11 |
Course PB's for Karl and Cheesy.
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Bec CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 21 August 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:44 |
13 |
+9:53 |
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Rick Hughes |
1:05:11 |
25 |
+5:03 |
Today's event saw light winds and the temperature was a bit like Goldilocks' porridge - "Just right"!.Two riders from WECC took the start with Rick Hughes and Cheesy, albeit neither had ridden a TT for some weeks so mounting the steed was a little strange. Rick had managed to sleep through his alarm so was a little bit out of kilter on arrival, albeit he still had ample time.
Cheesy's time of 58:44 was the best of his three times for the distance this season. The winner wasn't a massive surprise in Simon McNamara with a 51.31, which is even more impressive given he's been out in Colorado competing in the Steamboat gravel race - Is there anything that man cant do well at on a bike?!!
Cheesy's time of 58:44 was the best of his three times for the distance this season. The winner wasn't a massive surprise in Simon McNamara with a 51.31, which is even more impressive given he's been out in Colorado competing in the Steamboat gravel race - Is there anything that man cant do well at on a bike?!!
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...a3crg Glorious Goodwood 10
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P917/10
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Wednesday 27 July 2022
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A ten with a difference. 5 laps of Goodwood (and no pesky roundabouts).
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Rick Hughes |
24:33 |
30 |
+3:11 |
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 30
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 30) |
G30/91
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Sunday 24 July 2022
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30 MILE EVENT CANCELLED - ROADWORKS
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SHORTENED EVENT (13.5 Miles) |
The 30 Mile Champs that wasn't!!
Riders arrived at HQ to sign on for the SCA 30 Mile (incorporating the WECC 30 Mile competition) to a breezy and cooler morning than of late. Cheesy was keen to defend his 2021 title. Colin Toppin was a DNS but also present was Rick Hughes. It then became clear that the course couldn't be ridden due to a lane closure on the A24 between Dial Post and Ashington meaning the entire Ashurst to Washington Loop couldn't be ridden. As a result the 30 mile event became a 13.6 mile event.
Cheesy posted a 31.47 with Rick Hughes posting a 33.52 and the overall event was won, unsurprisingly, by Chris McNamara with a time of 26.50. A good ride but this means that there will be no 30 Mile Champion for 2022. It also means that there are no points awarded in the ongoing Points Competitions.
Riders arrived at HQ to sign on for the SCA 30 Mile (incorporating the WECC 30 Mile competition) to a breezy and cooler morning than of late. Cheesy was keen to defend his 2021 title. Colin Toppin was a DNS but also present was Rick Hughes. It then became clear that the course couldn't be ridden due to a lane closure on the A24 between Dial Post and Ashington meaning the entire Ashurst to Washington Loop couldn't be ridden. As a result the 30 mile event became a 13.6 mile event.
Cheesy posted a 31.47 with Rick Hughes posting a 33.52 and the overall event was won, unsurprisingly, by Chris McNamara with a time of 26.50. A good ride but this means that there will be no 30 Mile Champion for 2022. It also means that there are no points awarded in the ongoing Points Competitions.
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SCCU/SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 100
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 100) |
G100/61
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Sunday 17 July 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Colin Toppin |
4:48:37 |
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-0:35 |
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Clive
Patterson-Lett |
DNF |
Hot weather and busy roads were on offer for Sunday’s SCCU/SCA 100 with the route taking riders from cowfold to ansty and back,then followed by 5 laps of a circuit around dial post, Washington, Steyning, Partridge Green. Not the fastest course by any standards !
Only 15 entries minus 4 DNS’s, and then 4DNF’s. WECC had Clive Patterson-Lett and Colin Toppin head to the start line.
Unfortunately Clive was put off the road by a car in the latter stages of the event and crashed out; the car then failing to stop - fortunately Clive wasnt too bad…landing on the grass verge rather than tarmac, and was ‘walking wounded’ but in good spirits at the HQ afterwards, but his crash hat thankfully did it’s job.
Colin in his first ever 100 was going ok before cramp set in at about 80 miles, but survived the final stages to the finish to record 4:48:37, and as the club’s only finisher takes the WECC 100 title.
The event was won by Paceline RT’s Pat Wright in a very rapid 3:44:30
Only 15 entries minus 4 DNS’s, and then 4DNF’s. WECC had Clive Patterson-Lett and Colin Toppin head to the start line.
Unfortunately Clive was put off the road by a car in the latter stages of the event and crashed out; the car then failing to stop - fortunately Clive wasnt too bad…landing on the grass verge rather than tarmac, and was ‘walking wounded’ but in good spirits at the HQ afterwards, but his crash hat thankfully did it’s job.
Colin in his first ever 100 was going ok before cramp set in at about 80 miles, but survived the final stages to the finish to record 4:48:37, and as the club’s only finisher takes the WECC 100 title.
The event was won by Paceline RT’s Pat Wright in a very rapid 3:44:30
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Farnham RC 2-Up TTT
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H25/8
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Sunday 17 July 2022
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Riders |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman &
Karl Roberton |
56:01 |
5 |
Cheesy and Karl Roberton were the only pair available for this event with other WECC riders marshalling or competing in other events. Cheesy wasn't sure how he was going to go having recently had Covid-19 but both riders were targeting a 55/56 minute ride. Conditions were pretty good with a gentle breeze and warm. The WECC duo placed midfield with a time of 56.01, albeit it was difficult given that there were teams of two riders, four riders and a tandem!
Whilst pleased, both were a little frustrated as they lost time due to Karl shipping his chain at about 19 miles meaning a complete stop, re-fitting the chain and then getting back in to their stride again, but that's bike racing for you.
Whilst pleased, both were a little frustrated as they lost time due to Karl shipping his chain at about 19 miles meaning a complete stop, re-fitting the chain and then getting back in to their stride again, but that's bike racing for you.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 50
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 50) |
G50/10
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Sunday 26 June 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Rick Hughes |
2:14:05 |
9 |
+9:29 |
For the second time in three seasons Rick Hughes takes the WECC Championship 50 title as the only entrant. His time was 32 seconds quicker than two years ago. The points gained today move Rick to the head of the table in the both of the club Points Competitions.
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Horsham Cycling 10
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G10/97
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Saturday 18 June 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Colin Toppin |
DNS(A) |
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ESCA 50
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G50/89
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Sunday 12 June 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:59:24 |
9 |
+20:44 |
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Clive
Patterson-Lett |
2:11:46 |
18 |
+9:59 |
This morning saw the 2022 incarnation of the ESCA 50 Mile TT on the same course, albeit the start and finish had been moved to the northern end of the course rather than the southern end. There was a positive change to recent open events in that two WECC riders took the start line this time, Ian Cheesman and Clive Patterson-Lett. It was chilly to start with but soon warmed up when the sun got higher in the sky. A moderate breeze made the leg from the bottom turn quite tough going.
The event was won by Cris Coxon (Brighton Mitre) with a 1.49.06. Cheesy posted a 1.59.24, a course PB by nearly 3 minutes and placed 9th.Clive posted a 2.11.46, another PB by over 2 minutes and placed 18th.
Cheesy will be unable to defend his 2021 WECC 50 mile title as he is away but is hoping to get a ride in the ...a3crg 50 mile event to be held in early July.
The event was won by Cris Coxon (Brighton Mitre) with a 1.49.06. Cheesy posted a 1.59.24, a course PB by nearly 3 minutes and placed 9th.Clive posted a 2.11.46, another PB by over 2 minutes and placed 18th.
Cheesy will be unable to defend his 2021 WECC 50 mile title as he is away but is hoping to get a ride in the ...a3crg 50 mile event to be held in early July.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 15
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 15) |
G15/92
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Saturday 11 June 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Karl Roberton |
34:25 |
9 |
+5:39 |
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Ian Cheesman |
35:10 |
13 |
+5:40 |
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Rick Hughes |
37:54 |
24 |
+3:52 |
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Colin Toppin |
DNF |
Four WECC riders took the start line of the SCA 15 Mile TT championship (incorporating the club 15 mile event). Conditions were warm and sunny with a moderate breeze. Sadly Colin didn't finish as he wasn't feeling great and was struggling to produce more than 180 watts. The event was won by Matt Smith (Team TMC) but Worthing riders all rode respectable rides with Cheesy and Rick securing lifetime course and distance PB's. Karl continued his good form and was the fastest WECC rider and added the 2022 club 15 Mile Championship to his earlier 25 Mile Championship. Cheesy did just enough to pip Karl in the vets placings and retains his position at the top of the leaderboard.
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SCCU 50
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G50/10
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Sunday 5 June 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
2:02:22 |
4 |
+17:46 |
Cheesy was the lone entrant from WECC for the SCCU 50 Mile TT. Whilst the weather wasn't as biblical as forecast it was still wet, foggy with a stiffer breeze than expected. Cheesy was aiming to get under the 2 hour mark today. Half of the field opted to stay in bed and DNS and one rider, Steve Kane(TMC), packed after about 10 miles.
The event was won by Pat Wright (Paceline), followed by Mark Smith(Crawley Wheelers) with Paul Tippet (Crawley Wheelers) rounding out the podium. Cheesy did a 2.02.22 and placed 4th (albeit there were only 11 finishers) and was pretty pleased especially as only 2 riders went under 2 hours. As Cheesy will be away for the SCA/WECC 50 that elusive sub 2 hour ride on this lumpy course will have to be postponed until 2023!!
The event was won by Pat Wright (Paceline), followed by Mark Smith(Crawley Wheelers) with Paul Tippet (Crawley Wheelers) rounding out the podium. Cheesy did a 2.02.22 and placed 4th (albeit there were only 11 finishers) and was pretty pleased especially as only 2 riders went under 2 hours. As Cheesy will be away for the SCA/WECC 50 that elusive sub 2 hour ride on this lumpy course will have to be postponed until 2023!!
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 25
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 25) |
G25/93
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Sunday 8 May 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
58:07 |
10 |
+9:12 |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:48 |
15 |
+9:49 |
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Colin Toppin |
1:00:19 |
18 |
+7:24 |
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Rick Hughes |
1:03:02 |
26 |
+7:12 |
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Mark Newnham |
1:03:32 |
28 |
+3:23 |
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Clive
Patterson-Lett |
1:03:47 |
29 |
+5:36 |
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Andrew Lock |
DNF |
This event was well attended by WECC riders with a total of 7 club riders making the start line. The morning was a little cooler and the breeze was stronger, particularly on the return leg from the turn. Sadly Andrew Lock didn't finish as his recurring knee injury decided to scupper his ride. Overall Karl Roberton won the club and handicap event with a 58.07 making him the Club 25 Champion of 2022 - Congratulations on his strong return to racing. The event was won by Matt Smith(Team TMC) with a 52.32.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 10
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 10) |
G10/97
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Saturday May 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
22:45 |
23 |
+4:22 |
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Rick Hughes |
24:10 |
34 |
+3:34 |
Two WECC riders had entered the 10 mile event - Cheesy and Rick Hughes- on a reasonably warm morning with a light breeze and as a bonus on the actual course as the roadworks were suspended for the weekend.
Cheesy posted a 22.45 placing 23rd and Rick posted a 24.10 placing 34th. The event was won overall by Chris McNamara(Nuun - Sigma Sport) with a time of 19.23
Cheesy posted a 22.45 placing 23rd and Rick posted a 24.10 placing 34th. The event was won overall by Chris McNamara(Nuun - Sigma Sport) with a time of 19.23
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SCA 2 Up TTT
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GS/987
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Sunday 1 May 2022
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Riders |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman & Colin Toppin |
1:07:33 |
1 |
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Karl Roberton & Rick Hughes |
1:09:33 |
2 |
Well done to both pairs who were considerably faster than any of our pairs in this event last season.
Two WECC pairs lined up for the SCA 2-up race around the Partridge Green loop course on a spring morning with a light breeze and reasonable temperatures, in the form of Rick Hughes/Karl Roberton and Cheesy/Colin Toppin. It seemed like a good omen as a cuckoo was heard just as Cheesy and Colin took the start line. The event was won, unsurprisingly, by Chris and Simon McNamara with an incredible time of 56.53 and a new course record by 3 minutes!
The size of the field was significantly down on previous years and with the rules indicating that only teams of the same club qualify for prizes this meant WECC taking first and second team prizes at the event for TT bikes. 2nd place was Karl and Rick with a 1.09.33 and Cheesy and Colin taking 1st with a 1.07.33.
Two WECC pairs lined up for the SCA 2-up race around the Partridge Green loop course on a spring morning with a light breeze and reasonable temperatures, in the form of Rick Hughes/Karl Roberton and Cheesy/Colin Toppin. It seemed like a good omen as a cuckoo was heard just as Cheesy and Colin took the start line. The event was won, unsurprisingly, by Chris and Simon McNamara with an incredible time of 56.53 and a new course record by 3 minutes!
The size of the field was significantly down on previous years and with the rules indicating that only teams of the same club qualify for prizes this meant WECC taking first and second team prizes at the event for TT bikes. 2nd place was Karl and Rick with a 1.09.33 and Cheesy and Colin taking 1st with a 1.07.33.
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Charlotteville CC 50
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H50/8
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Sunday 24 April 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:57:45 |
17 |
+22:23 |
An early benchmark set for the fastest 50 of the season:
A lone WECC rider in the form of a short bearded retired police officer had entered the Charlotteville 50 mile event on the Bentley course. A brisk NNE wind was in attendance but they had resurfaced the bottom end of the course which was long overdue and prevented the TT bike dismantling itself!! Cheesy posted a time of 1.57.45 which he was was really pleased with given this is a course PB by 3 minutes and 20 seconds and provisional placing was 17th. The winner of the event did a 1.43.
A lone WECC rider in the form of a short bearded retired police officer had entered the Charlotteville 50 mile event on the Bentley course. A brisk NNE wind was in attendance but they had resurfaced the bottom end of the course which was long overdue and prevented the TT bike dismantling itself!! Cheesy posted a time of 1.57.45 which he was was really pleased with given this is a course PB by 3 minutes and 20 seconds and provisional placing was 17th. The winner of the event did a 1.43.
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ESCA 25
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G25/89
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Sunday 24 April 2022
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Colin Toppin |
59:08 |
20 |
+8:35 |
A fine time on this course that now has an awkward extra chicane roundabout to contend with:
A very breezy north-easterly was on offer for the events 43 entrants. Neil Harris (Southborough & District Wheelers) didn’t seem too impacted though by the tough northbound return leg of the grippy A22 course, clocking a winning 51:40. Just Colin T from WECC, recording 20th place with 59:08.
A very breezy north-easterly was on offer for the events 43 entrants. Neil Harris (Southborough & District Wheelers) didn’t seem too impacted though by the tough northbound return leg of the grippy A22 course, clocking a winning 51:40. Just Colin T from WECC, recording 20th place with 59:08.
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Brighton Mitre Hilly '25'
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GS/999
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Monday 18 April 2022
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A challenging course with just 13 starters in the TT event (where Karl finished 7th) and just 7 starters in the road bike event.
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Central Sussex CC Hilly '10'
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GS/186
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Saturday 16 April 2022
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