FRC 10 Mile TT champs

Last Saturday saw the Festival Road Club 10 mile Time Trial championship event - hosted within the North Hampshire RC event on the Bentley course in Hampshire.

On a particularly windy day, which seems to be the default weather condition for the 2013 Spring, fast times were going to be at a premium, however Eva Nyirenda followed up her strong performance at last week's national championships with a time of 25:21 to win the Women's title.

For the men, an undertrained Barry McDermott cruised round in 25:40, but the battle for the title came down to Mick Gowan who posted a very creditable 24:00, but was pipped by a solitary one second by Mark Bixley who came in with 23:59 to reatin the title he won last year.
Well done to Mark.

Alan and Noel enjoying a sunny ride in Wiggles New Forest Sportive on 1st June

Next Sportive - http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/wiggle-mega-meon-sportive/
if anyone fancies a ride on 28th July

Also http://www.londonnocturne.com/ is this coming Saturday if you are at a loose end

Pas de Calais Bank Holiday Festival trip with Roger,Alan,Colin,Noel,John,Wendy,Mary,Jenny and Angie
Few very windy miles but plenty of wine and food
Great fun enjoyed by all especially the four young cyclists

Ride is on is on Strava for those interested

Wiggle New Forest is being entered for those wishing to join us or maybe the May Flyer with Alan

Cheers

Noel

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

FESTIVAL ROAD CLUB WINTER CLUB RUNS

Festival RC Winter Club Runs start this Sunday and the rides for the rest of 2011 are detailed below with the 2012 programme to follow soon. Epsom rides start from Spread Eagle (Lester Bowdens) and Banstead from the Woolpack Pub in the High Street. If you’re able to make it please let me know by text or email (07799505546 or mcdermottcolin@tiscali.co.uk) so we don’t leave without you!
Distance, route and coffee stop to suit those out and a pace to be comfortable for all.

DATE MEETING PLACE DETAILS
Sun 20/11/11 Epsom – 9.30am Newlands Corner Café - 40/50miles
Sun 4/12/11 Banstead – 9.30am Horley Station Café – 40/50miles
Sun 11/12/11 Epsom – 9.30am Lucky Duck Tea Rooms, Shire - 40/50miles
Sat 17/12/11 Epsom – 10.00am RIDERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH to Holmbury St Mary – (Entries / lunch booking in advance via Dave Matthews.)

Hope to see you there!

Colin McDermott