2023 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 30 Sept 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Karl Roberton |
5:02.7 |
14 |
Report from Karl :
It was very good racing conditions for this morning's event, warm sunshine and a very light southerly wind which greeted the 31 entrants. Held on the usual GH/92 Steyning course. I managed a new PB with 5.02.72 (even if it was by only 2 seconds) which placed me 14th overall. The winner was Matthew Ferguson from Redhill CC with a very quick 4.04.71. As my final event of the year, it was nice to finish on a PB.
It was very good racing conditions for this morning's event, warm sunshine and a very light southerly wind which greeted the 31 entrants. Held on the usual GH/92 Steyning course. I managed a new PB with 5.02.72 (even if it was by only 2 seconds) which placed me 14th overall. The winner was Matthew Ferguson from Redhill CC with a very quick 4.04.71. As my final event of the year, it was nice to finish on a PB.
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Paceline RT 25
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P881/25
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Sunday 24 Sept 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
54:46 |
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+12:45 |
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Ian Cheesman |
57:07 |
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+11:45 |
Report from Cheesy:
Early on 24th September 2023 Karl and I took to the start line of the Paceline 25 mile TT on the P881/25 course on the A3, Whilst it was warmer than the day before by some margin, it was fairly breezy but dry. Karl was still in full season race mode but I, on the other hand hadn't raced since the end of August and had been on a very indulgent holiday and limited training so was a few kilo's over my race weight and the body had forgotten how to suffer!
That said Karl posted a 54.46 and I posted a 57.07. Both of us were pretty happy with our rides which were course PB's by 9 and 2 seconds respectively and I was chuffed to record my fastest solo 25 of the season.
Karl is doing the SCA/WECC Hill climb on 30th September but has already sown up the Points, SPOCO and Vets BBAR for the 2023 season and I am finished for 2023. It should be noted that Karl has had an incredible season with some stand out results, having pretty much swept the board for trophies and I just hope that we will see a few more WECC riders taking part for 2024.
Next stop the Annual club dinner on Friday 10th November 2023 at The Fox, Patching so keep an eye on your e-mails!
Early on 24th September 2023 Karl and I took to the start line of the Paceline 25 mile TT on the P881/25 course on the A3, Whilst it was warmer than the day before by some margin, it was fairly breezy but dry. Karl was still in full season race mode but I, on the other hand hadn't raced since the end of August and had been on a very indulgent holiday and limited training so was a few kilo's over my race weight and the body had forgotten how to suffer!
That said Karl posted a 54.46 and I posted a 57.07. Both of us were pretty happy with our rides which were course PB's by 9 and 2 seconds respectively and I was chuffed to record my fastest solo 25 of the season.
Karl is doing the SCA/WECC Hill climb on 30th September but has already sown up the Points, SPOCO and Vets BBAR for the 2023 season and I am finished for 2023. It should be noted that Karl has had an incredible season with some stand out results, having pretty much swept the board for trophies and I just hope that we will see a few more WECC riders taking part for 2024.
Next stop the Annual club dinner on Friday 10th November 2023 at The Fox, Patching so keep an eye on your e-mails!
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Icknield RC 10
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F11/10
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Saturday 16 Sept 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
20:51 |
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+5:50 |
Saving the best till last. This was Karl's fastest 10 of the season and just 4 seconds outside the PB that he set last year.
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Cambridge CC 25
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F2A/25
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Sunday 10 Sept 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
54:13 |
44 |
+13:18 |
Report from Karl:
Held on the F2A/25 course in excellent weather conditions, very light north easterly wind, albeit 28°C temperatures. I finished with a time of 54:13 to finish 44th overall, a little disappointing considering the conditions.
Held on the F2A/25 course in excellent weather conditions, very light north easterly wind, albeit 28°C temperatures. I finished with a time of 54:13 to finish 44th overall, a little disappointing considering the conditions.
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SCA Sporting 25 (incl WECC SPOCO event)
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G25/49 **
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Monday 28 August 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
58:56 |
3 |
+8:35 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:01:16 |
4 |
+7:36 |
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SCA Sporting 10 (incl WECC SPOCO event)
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G10/45 ish
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Saturday 26 August 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
23:16 |
4 |
+3:25 |
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Ian Cheesman |
25:08 |
9 |
+2:04 |
Report from Cheesy
August Bank holiday weekend saw the annual extravaganza of the SCA Sporting 10 and 25 mile TT's (incorporating the WECC events). Both on the lumpy course around Ifold and Kirdford with possibly some of the worst road surfaces in Sussex!
Both events had to be amended due to part of the course being closed due to roadworks - A theme of 2023 it seems! The course now took riders down Foxbridge Lane, a narrow road which was also the nominated diversion route for all traffic. The 10 mile was run on Saturday 26th August and the 25 mile on Monday 28th August.
Karl and I were the only two WECC riders and provided we both finished both events course PB's would be a given due to the amended courses.
The weather was reasonably decent on both days, apart from a short rain shower on the Saturday at the halfway point and due to the sheltered nature of the course the light winds had little effect.
Whilst Cheesy finished the 10 mile course, his race effectively ended at the 7 mile point due to getting stuck behind a Horse lorry for the entire length of Foxbridge Lane.
August Bank holiday weekend saw the annual extravaganza of the SCA Sporting 10 and 25 mile TT's (incorporating the WECC events). Both on the lumpy course around Ifold and Kirdford with possibly some of the worst road surfaces in Sussex!
Both events had to be amended due to part of the course being closed due to roadworks - A theme of 2023 it seems! The course now took riders down Foxbridge Lane, a narrow road which was also the nominated diversion route for all traffic. The 10 mile was run on Saturday 26th August and the 25 mile on Monday 28th August.
Karl and I were the only two WECC riders and provided we both finished both events course PB's would be a given due to the amended courses.
The weather was reasonably decent on both days, apart from a short rain shower on the Saturday at the halfway point and due to the sheltered nature of the course the light winds had little effect.
Whilst Cheesy finished the 10 mile course, his race effectively ended at the 7 mile point due to getting stuck behind a Horse lorry for the entire length of Foxbridge Lane.
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Bec CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 20 August 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
59:53 |
9 |
+8:59 |
According to Cheesy it was 'quite blowy'.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 15
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 15) |
G15/92
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Saturday 12 August 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
34:01 |
8 |
+6:10 |
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Ian Cheesman |
35:20 |
14 |
+5:39 |
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Team TMC 10
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G10/98
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Sunday 6 August 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
23:02 |
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+4:10 |
A very rare outing for 'our' G10/98 course for an open event.
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ESCA 100
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G100/861
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Sunday 30 July 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
4:23:24 |
10 |
+30:10 |
Race report from Cheesy:
I was the only nutter, I mean, WECC rider to enter the ESCA 100 mile TT. I did it unsupported so took Karl's idea of a Camelbak bladder down the front of the skin suit with lots of energy drink and many gels taped to the top tube. I thought we'd got away with the weather as the winds were much lighter than forecast and the rain stayed away. However, at about 2 hours in the winds began strengthening so the second half was much harder. This was my first ever 100 mile TT so pretty pleased to place 10th with 4.23.24 but mostly pleased to have finished it. I would say unscathed, but as you can imagine, the body is not so happy at present! I was even more pleased when I realised that not one rider broke the 4 hour mark and the winning time was 4.02.43.
A huge shout out to Rick Hughes who travelled over to shout encouragement on the course and even took some video footage.
I was the only nutter, I mean, WECC rider to enter the ESCA 100 mile TT. I did it unsupported so took Karl's idea of a Camelbak bladder down the front of the skin suit with lots of energy drink and many gels taped to the top tube. I thought we'd got away with the weather as the winds were much lighter than forecast and the rain stayed away. However, at about 2 hours in the winds began strengthening so the second half was much harder. This was my first ever 100 mile TT so pretty pleased to place 10th with 4.23.24 but mostly pleased to have finished it. I would say unscathed, but as you can imagine, the body is not so happy at present! I was even more pleased when I realised that not one rider broke the 4 hour mark and the winning time was 4.02.43.
A huge shout out to Rick Hughes who travelled over to shout encouragement on the course and even took some video footage.
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East Anglian VTTA 25
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F2A/25
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Sunday 23 July 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
53:39 |
24 |
+13:52 |
Race report from Karl:
This morning I was back on the A428 just outside Cambridge. The event had a full field of 125 riders plus reserves (sadly a rarity these days). The wind was again a strong south westerly breeze, but the rain did hold off. I stopped the clock on 53:39, which knocked 1:23 off my PB from earlier in the year. Paul Burton won the event with great ride of 47:30. Disappointingly for the organiser there were 30 DNS, considering the conditions weren't great, did seems an excessive number. Looking forward to a week off the bike on holiday with the family at the end of next week.
This morning I was back on the A428 just outside Cambridge. The event had a full field of 125 riders plus reserves (sadly a rarity these days). The wind was again a strong south westerly breeze, but the rain did hold off. I stopped the clock on 53:39, which knocked 1:23 off my PB from earlier in the year. Paul Burton won the event with great ride of 47:30. Disappointingly for the organiser there were 30 DNS, considering the conditions weren't great, did seems an excessive number. Looking forward to a week off the bike on holiday with the family at the end of next week.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 30
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 30) |
G30/91
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Sunday 23 July 2023
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30 MILE EVENT CANCELLED - ROADWORKS
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SHORTENED EVENT (15 MILES) |
Race report from Cheesy:
I was the only WECC rider taking the start of the SCA 30 Mile Championship (incorporating the WECC 30 Mile competition) as Karl was up Cambridge way to ride the fast 25 mile course where he set his great 50 time a few weeks ago.
The rain stopped, albeit the roads were wet and a blustery WSW wind was present and gusting making some parts of the course very "exciting!". For the second year running, last minute road works meant that the course was shortened to 15 miles so 2023 will see no 30 Mile award being given. I did a 36.20 placing 7th and just outside evens pace. A reasonable ride but my head was set for a 30 as was my prep. Andy Critchlow won the event with a 30.11.
I was the only WECC rider taking the start of the SCA 30 Mile Championship (incorporating the WECC 30 Mile competition) as Karl was up Cambridge way to ride the fast 25 mile course where he set his great 50 time a few weeks ago.
The rain stopped, albeit the roads were wet and a blustery WSW wind was present and gusting making some parts of the course very "exciting!". For the second year running, last minute road works meant that the course was shortened to 15 miles so 2023 will see no 30 Mile award being given. I did a 36.20 placing 7th and just outside evens pace. A reasonable ride but my head was set for a 30 as was my prep. Andy Critchlow won the event with a 30.11.
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Farnham Road Club 2 Up TTT
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H25/8
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Sunday 16 July 2023
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Riders |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman & Karl Roberton |
57:11 |
3 |
Race report from Cheesy:
The weather was dry but there was a brisk WSW wind with gusts meaning that half of the course was in to a block headwind but the benefit of a tailwind for the other half.(I know which I preferred). We posted a 57.11 which placed us 3rd in the 2-up category but not quite sure where we placed over the entire field but am confident of a top 10 finish overall. We were both pretty pleased with the result but I was massively disappointed that there was no cake at HQ afterwards which I find completely unacceptable- I may have to send a strongly worded e-mail!!
The weather was dry but there was a brisk WSW wind with gusts meaning that half of the course was in to a block headwind but the benefit of a tailwind for the other half.(I know which I preferred). We posted a 57.11 which placed us 3rd in the 2-up category but not quite sure where we placed over the entire field but am confident of a top 10 finish overall. We were both pretty pleased with the result but I was massively disappointed that there was no cake at HQ afterwards which I find completely unacceptable- I may have to send a strongly worded e-mail!!
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...a3crg 50
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P881/10
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Sunday 9 July 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
21:25 |
41 |
+5:16 |
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Brighton Excelsior CC 25
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G25/93
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Sunday 9 July 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:16 |
4 |
+10:36 |
Race report from Cheesy:
This morning Cheesy was the lone WECC rider entered in the BECC 25 Mile Time trial. Conditions were very good with a light breeze and even the forecast rain held off during the event. Cheesy did 58.16 which is a course PB by 3 seconds and placed 4th in a fairly small field with the winner being Simon McNamara with a time of 51.26.
This morning Cheesy was the lone WECC rider entered in the BECC 25 Mile Time trial. Conditions were very good with a light breeze and even the forecast rain held off during the event. Cheesy did 58.16 which is a course PB by 3 seconds and placed 4th in a fairly small field with the winner being Simon McNamara with a time of 51.26.
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Finsbury Park CC 50
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F2/50
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Saturday 1 July 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
1:50:48 |
7 |
+26:58 |
So this was a course and a club host that is new to WECC riders. And the expedition turned out to be more than worthwhile for Karl as he continued his 2023 assault on his personal record for 50 miles. This excellent ride took another 2:36 off the mark that he had set only last month. The average time for his three rides this season is a quite remarkable 1:52:55.
I think that we can confidently say that he is well on the way to winning the Richard Shipton Fastest 50 Trophy.
Race report from Karl:
For my third and final 50 this year I travelled to Cambridge to ride the Finsbury Park 50, held on the F2/50 course. The course is based on the A428 and involves 4 out and back loops. The calm weather from the previous weeks SCA 50 was replaced with a strong easterly breeze, making hard going on the outward leg, but almost enjoyable coming back at 30+ mph. I got to the 25 mile point in 55:00, so knew I was on for a new PB, if I could hold it together in the second half. Unfortunately, the 3rd and 4th outward legs took their toll and I faded a somewhat in the second half. I managed to stop the clock on 1:50:48, which was good enough for 7th overall and took 2 & half minutes off my PB. Lee Williams from FTP RT won the event with 1:45:34. I was very happy with the time in those conditions, which helped to justify the long travel, which was longer than expected on the way home thanks to roadworks and a crash on the M25 / M23 junction.
I think that we can confidently say that he is well on the way to winning the Richard Shipton Fastest 50 Trophy.
Race report from Karl:
For my third and final 50 this year I travelled to Cambridge to ride the Finsbury Park 50, held on the F2/50 course. The course is based on the A428 and involves 4 out and back loops. The calm weather from the previous weeks SCA 50 was replaced with a strong easterly breeze, making hard going on the outward leg, but almost enjoyable coming back at 30+ mph. I got to the 25 mile point in 55:00, so knew I was on for a new PB, if I could hold it together in the second half. Unfortunately, the 3rd and 4th outward legs took their toll and I faded a somewhat in the second half. I managed to stop the clock on 1:50:48, which was good enough for 7th overall and took 2 & half minutes off my PB. Lee Williams from FTP RT won the event with 1:45:34. I was very happy with the time in those conditions, which helped to justify the long travel, which was longer than expected on the way home thanks to roadworks and a crash on the M25 / M23 junction.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 50
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 50) |
G50/10
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Sunday 25 June 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
1:54:32 |
7 |
+23:14 |
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Ian Cheesman |
2:00:37 |
10 |
+20:02 |
Big congratulations go to Karl who sets a new all time record for the WECC Club Championship 50.
Race report from Cheesy:
Cheesy and Karl lined up for the 2023 edition of the SCA 50 mile championship, incorporating the club 50 competition. The weather was warm with a reasonably stiff westerly breeze making the stretch to Beeding hard work but with newly laid tarmac on A24 north of Washington the conditions were pretty good.
Karl did a great ride on this lumpy course with a 1.54.32 which is a course PB and he placed 7th. Cheesy was really hoping to break the 2 hour mark but didn't quite make it with a 2.00.37 and placed 10th. This was a course PB by a minute so got to be happy with that. In the words of one Del boy Trotter - "Next year Rodney ...."
The event was won by Andy Critclow with an incredible time of 1.42.21 which I'm fairly sure is a course record.
Race report from Cheesy:
Cheesy and Karl lined up for the 2023 edition of the SCA 50 mile championship, incorporating the club 50 competition. The weather was warm with a reasonably stiff westerly breeze making the stretch to Beeding hard work but with newly laid tarmac on A24 north of Washington the conditions were pretty good.
Karl did a great ride on this lumpy course with a 1.54.32 which is a course PB and he placed 7th. Cheesy was really hoping to break the 2 hour mark but didn't quite make it with a 2.00.37 and placed 10th. This was a course PB by a minute so got to be happy with that. In the words of one Del boy Trotter - "Next year Rodney ...."
The event was won by Andy Critclow with an incredible time of 1.42.21 which I'm fairly sure is a course record.
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SCCU 50
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G50/13
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Sunday 11 June 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
2:04:20 |
2 |
+16:19 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Cheesy was the lone WECC rider in a small field of 13 riders (10 TT and 3 Road Bike) at the SCCU 50 Mile Championships. Conditions were near perfect with a light southerly breeze and warm temperatures. The race had been moved on to the G50/13 which is pretty much 3 times around the Ashurst Circuit so a course PB by virtue of the fact that he hasn't ridden this course which as last used in 2005!
A good ride, albeit Cheesy's legs tied up a bit around 45 mile, and finished with a time of 2.04.20 which was good enough for second place. Alex Clay (Team Botteril) won the event with a great time of 1.55.35.
Cheesy was the lone WECC rider in a small field of 13 riders (10 TT and 3 Road Bike) at the SCCU 50 Mile Championships. Conditions were near perfect with a light southerly breeze and warm temperatures. The race had been moved on to the G50/13 which is pretty much 3 times around the Ashurst Circuit so a course PB by virtue of the fact that he hasn't ridden this course which as last used in 2005!
A good ride, albeit Cheesy's legs tied up a bit around 45 mile, and finished with a time of 2.04.20 which was good enough for second place. Alex Clay (Team Botteril) won the event with a great time of 1.55.35.
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...a3crg 50
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P881L/50
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Sunday 4 June 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
1:53:24 |
20 |
+24:22 |
Well done indeed to Karl Roberton for his excellent ride. His time of 1:53:24 was the fastest by a WECC rider since Richard Shipton set that astonishing 1:47:22 back in 1991.
He looks well set to repeat his 2008 capture of the Richard Shipton Fastest 50 Trophy.
He looks well set to repeat his 2008 capture of the Richard Shipton Fastest 50 Trophy.
Race report from Karl:
A stiff southerly breeze (seems a permanent fixture recently) greeted the 56 riders. With Cheesy away riding a triathlon, it was just myself today. I was a bit nervous on my first 50 since 2008, but training has been going well, so I was fairly confident. I was pleased with my ride given the conditions and knocked 6 minutes of my PB. Most riders were a little down on their usual times, though Paul Burton of Paceline RT won the event with 1:39:26.
A stiff southerly breeze (seems a permanent fixture recently) greeted the 56 riders. With Cheesy away riding a triathlon, it was just myself today. I was a bit nervous on my first 50 since 2008, but training has been going well, so I was fairly confident. I was pleased with my ride given the conditions and knocked 6 minutes of my PB. Most riders were a little down on their usual times, though Paul Burton of Paceline RT won the event with 1:39:26.
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Brighton Mitre 10
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G10/97
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Monday 29 May 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Ian Cheesman |
23:22 |
10 |
+3:50 |
Race report from Cheesy:
The late May bank holiday saw the running of the Brighton Mitre 10, Hilly 10 with many categories. Cheesy was the only WECC rider entered and arrived to a reasonably warm morning but with a very stiff and gusting Southwesterly wind. Cheesy posted a 23.22 which he was happy with, given the conditions, and the chain stayed put this time!!
The event was won in an incredible time of 19.46 but not by anybody with the surname McNamara!!
The late May bank holiday saw the running of the Brighton Mitre 10, Hilly 10 with many categories. Cheesy was the only WECC rider entered and arrived to a reasonably warm morning but with a very stiff and gusting Southwesterly wind. Cheesy posted a 23.22 which he was happy with, given the conditions, and the chain stayed put this time!!
The event was won in an incredible time of 19.46 but not by anybody with the surname McNamara!!
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...a3crg 25
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P885/25
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Sunday 21 May 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
54:55 |
22 |
+12:36 |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:14 |
44 |
+10:38 |
Race report from Cheesy:
The usual duo of Cheesy and Karl Roberton took to the start line of the a3crg 25 mile TT on the P881/25 course and joined a full field with some quality riders in attendance. A brisk Southerly breeze made the two legs up to the northern turn hard going. Karl was pleased with his ride posting a 54:55 which is even more impressive given he lost 30 seconds due to shipping his chain due to a loose rear mech.
Cheesy wasn't so pleased as he shipped his chain twice, losing about a minute and then not being able to use the top two gears for the rest of the race posting a time of 58.14.
The race was won by Chris McNamara with a 49:05.
The usual duo of Cheesy and Karl Roberton took to the start line of the a3crg 25 mile TT on the P881/25 course and joined a full field with some quality riders in attendance. A brisk Southerly breeze made the two legs up to the northern turn hard going. Karl was pleased with his ride posting a 54:55 which is even more impressive given he lost 30 seconds due to shipping his chain due to a loose rear mech.
Cheesy wasn't so pleased as he shipped his chain twice, losing about a minute and then not being able to use the top two gears for the rest of the race posting a time of 58.14.
The race was won by Chris McNamara with a 49:05.
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SCA 2 UP TTT
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GS/987
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Sunday 14 May 2023
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Riders |
Time |
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Pos |
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Ian Cheesman & Karl Roberton |
1:06:11 |
1 |
Race report from Cheesy:
Cheesy and Karl were again the only entrants for the SCA 2 up event. It was unexpectedly brisk south westerly wind and temperatures were in single digits. Karl had to take longer turns on the front on the second lap but it was a good ride with both posting event/course PBs. They finished in 1:06:11 which meant they won the TT bike category but also pleased to finish 5th overall.
Cheesy and Karl were again the only entrants for the SCA 2 up event. It was unexpectedly brisk south westerly wind and temperatures were in single digits. Karl had to take longer turns on the front on the second lap but it was a good ride with both posting event/course PBs. They finished in 1:06:11 which meant they won the TT bike category but also pleased to finish 5th overall.
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SCA CHAMPIONSHIP 25
(incl WECC CHAMPIONSHIP 25) |
G25/93
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Sunday 7 May 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
56:08 |
9 |
+11:23 |
Race report from Karl:
Although the roads were still wet from the previous days rain, the conditions were good, with a light north-westly breeze and not too cold. Andy Critchlow was the winner with a fantastic 49:31, well ahead of second place Howard Shaw from Trainsharp on 52:21 and third place Chris Coxon of Brighton Mitre on 52:42. Unfortunately I was the only club entry, which was a pity. I managed 56:08 and finished 9th overall, it was exactly 2 minutes quicker than last year, so was happy with that.
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Charlotteville CC 25
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H25/8
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Sat 22 Apr 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
55:05 |
11 |
+12:26 |
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Ian Cheesman |
58:00 |
13 |
+10:52 |
The usual WECC duo of Karl Roberton and Cheesy took to the start line of the Bentley course for the Charlotteville 25 event. They had been chatting the day before as to why it was at 1300 hrs and not 1000 hrs as usual but were very glad with the later start time as the rain had cleared and the roads were only mildly moist. Winds were light and the temperature was about 14 degrees.
Cheesy was effectively starting his season again having had a chest infection a few weeks ago and Karl was hoping to follow up his great ride on the same course the week before. Cheesy recorded a course PB and Karl recorded a distance and course PB so two very satisfied riders.
Cheesy was effectively starting his season again having had a chest infection a few weeks ago and Karl was hoping to follow up his great ride on the same course the week before. Cheesy recorded a course PB and Karl recorded a distance and course PB so two very satisfied riders.
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Farnborough & Camberley CC 25
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H25/8
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Sat 15 Apr 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
+/- |
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Karl Roberton |
55:59 |
16 |
+11:32 |
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SCA HARD RIDERS (TT Bikes)
(incorporating WECC SPOCO event) |
GS/194
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Sunday 5 March 2023
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Rider |
Time |
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Pos |
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Karl Roberton |
1:03:46 |
3 |
+3:45 |
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Ian Cheesman |
1:07:26 |
9 |
+1:11 |
This morning saw the SCA Hard riders event (incorporating the WECC event) take place over Handcross way. Although not Baltic, raining or howling gales it was still barely above freezing at 2 degrees with just a light breeze. Despite Cheesy's rallying calls only he and Karl Roberton took the start line on their TT bikes.
Karl posted a 1:03:46 which was good enough for 3rd place on the podium behind Liam Maybank and the winner Chris McNamara so a great result for him, despite verging on being hyperthermic at the finish. A course PB by virtue of having not raced the 25 mile course before. Cheesy posted a 1.07.26 which was 2 seconds off his course PB.
It certainly looks like Karl is starting the 2023 season where he left off in the 2022 season so the other riders will be fighting for 2nd place and beyond. We just need to encourage some other WECC riders to sign up for some events to try to field a team - Come on, it only hurts a little bit!!
Karl posted a 1:03:46 which was good enough for 3rd place on the podium behind Liam Maybank and the winner Chris McNamara so a great result for him, despite verging on being hyperthermic at the finish. A course PB by virtue of having not raced the 25 mile course before. Cheesy posted a 1.07.26 which was 2 seconds off his course PB.
It certainly looks like Karl is starting the 2023 season where he left off in the 2022 season so the other riders will be fighting for 2nd place and beyond. We just need to encourage some other WECC riders to sign up for some events to try to field a team - Come on, it only hurts a little bit!!
