Festival RC 10 Mile TT championships

The Festival 10 Mile Time Trial championships were held this weekend as part of the Farnham RC promotion on the Bentley course in Hampshire. In beautifully warm, but windy conditions which made fast times the exception, 5 Festival riders took to the start line including our newest member Eva Nyirenda , who was taking part in only her 3rd ever time trial.

                                                                        Eva Nyirenda

Eva battled through the difficult conditions well to post a time of 26:46 which saw her well placed in the women's field.
In the battle for the championship title, next on the road was Mick Gowan who rode strongly to record a solid 24:59 for an eventual second place.

                                                                         Mick Gowan

Mick was followed home by John Froud who posted a time of 26:09, but there were still two riders to come having started later in the field. Mark Bixley looked to be riding well as he made his way out to the turn. He overcame the strong headwind back to the finish to record a quick time of 23:35. Barry McDermott wasn't able to match Mark's pace and eventually finished in 26:05.

So the Festival RC 10 Mile TT championship for 2012, goes to Mark Bixley. Congratulations to him.

                                                                        Mark Bixley

Pete Hammond in action!

After meeting Pete Hammond's granddaughter Jules at the Kingston Phoenix RC 75th Annual Dinner on Saturday, she has sent me a couple of photo's of Pete in action, resplendent in Festival colours.

Jules would be keen to hear from you if you have any other archive material about Pete and if you do please let me know and I'll pass on her contact details. Thanks

FESTIVAL ROAD CLUB 2012 WINTER CLUB RUNS

After the festive break, club runs resume on Sunday 8th January with details of suggested rides below. As before, Epsom rides start from the Spread Eagle (Lester Bowdens) and Banstead ones from the Woolpack Pub in the High Street. If you're able to make it please let me know by text or email (07799505546 / mcdermottcolin@tiscali.co.uk) so we don't leave without you! Distance, route and coffee stop to suit those out and a pace comfortable for all.

DATE MEETING PLACE DETAILS DISTANCE
Sun 8/1/12 Epsom 9:30am Newlands Corner Cafe 40/50m
Sun 22/1/12 Epsom 9:30am Baynards / Henfold Lakes 50m
Sun 29/1/12 Banstead 9:30am Bletchingley / Horley StationCafe 60m
Sun 12/2/12 Epsom 9:30am Horsham Park Café / Warnham 70m
Sun 19/2/12 Epsom 9:30am Dunsfold / Kirdford 80m
Sun 4/3/12 Banstead 9:30am Ashdown Forest 90m
Sun 11/3/12 Spring Onion Sportive