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Fools on the Hills .........

Sunday 12th February and the hardriders were out getting the racing season off to an early (I hesitate to say, 'flying') start. Following on from successful runnings of the Winter Duathlon series Marc Laithwaite of The Endurance Store, based in Appley Bridge, has coordinated a series of short winter training time trials, and this was the last of the series (I did do one on the 8th of January, but I'm not sure if that counts as the start of this season or the finish of the last one). All slighty different circuits based around the Parbold area, this one started from the High Moor restaurant (on our way to the start Alfie Shaw and I rode straight past this as we didn't see it in the fog), the course then did a loop, descending the 'back of Hunter's', through the bends at Anderton's Mill, emerging at the foot of Hunter's and of course sending us up that lovely hill. The race was two laps, totalling 12 miles - I'm sure Southport CC riders will be familiar with the route. Roads were damp and muddy in places, the temperature a chilling 2 degrees, and the fog made descending a bit more challenging, so caution was in order.

Much was expected of Dan 'the Man' Burdekin but to his frustration he missed one of the turns taking the heart out of his ride, so he DNFed. We'll see more of him later in the year, especially as the lure of fast courses and fast times gets his adrenaline flowing. Alfie Shaw lugged his retro Raleigh around in 46:02. Richard Cary managed to throw his chain off on the descent of Hunter's but remounted to continue to 37:03 for second place overall behind organiser/coach/shop proprieter Marc Laithwaite who stormed round in 35:50. (Fear not folks, even without the chain derailment I wouldn't have bettered Marc's time). Interestingly, the previous day Marc had competed in the notoriously tough 7 mile Parbold Hill running race, finishing a very, very respectable 5th place in what is always a quality field. Dan's brother, Matt, former Southport CC rider but now with the CoverYourCar team burst his thighs on Hunter's, finishing with 40:36.

 

  

 

Southport's trio, Dan, Alfie and Richard are planning an assault on the infamous Nelson Wheelers Circuit of the Dales 50 mile time trial in April, and if others would like to join the merriment (it's the 50th edition), they'd be more than welcome to bolster the team showing. There were no photos from the event itself (which would, in any case, have looked rather like riders in white, on a white background), but here is a piccie of my latest build around a 1980s frame, the long distance/hilly TT special, armed with its 34-tooth inner ring to help old legs get up big hills. Richard Cary Southport's trio, Dan, Alfie and Richard are planning an assault on the infamous Nelson Wheelers Circuit of the Dales 50 mile time trial in April, and if others would like to join the merriment (it's the 50th edition), they'd be more than welcome to bolster the team showing.

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There were no photos from the event itself (which would, in any case, have looked rather like riders in white, on a white background), but here is a piccie of my latest build around a 1980s frame, the long distance/hilly TT special, armed with its 34-tooth inner ring to help old legs get up big hills. (Click to enlarge)

Richard Cary Posted 17/02/2012

  
 

Boxing Day 10M? Time Trial

A fine day if a little on the breezy side saw a field of 14 riders take the start. This was after a bit of socialising in the Club house comparing notes on presents and exploits in consumption on the previous day. A willing team of helpers decided that the original ten mile course required too many marshals, so a revised (shorter) course was substituted.

A hard outward leg into the wind presented little obstacle to Steve Duffel on his fixed wheel machine, but he was still outdone by John Findley who, although on his winter bike was sporting a club skinsuit which appeared to give him an advantage over all other more seasonally attired riders.

Clayton retired with a technical malfunction, having been calling on the line for an Allen key to no avail.

Back to the club house after all had finished for refreshments and suitable banter.

Thanks to all Timekeepers and marshals.

Posted 26/12/2011

Results are on the Time Trials Results page to download. More pictures are on the picture gallery Photos|Photo Galleries.

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Place Rider Time
1 J. Findley 14.06
2 S Duffel 15.01
3= J. Townson 15.37
3= M. Burdekin 15.37
5 N. Laing 16.16
6 R. & S. Cary (Tandem) 16.31
7 A. Taylor 16.35
8 L. Szezesni 16.37
9 A. Shaw 17.37
10 R. Critchley 17.47
11 R. Lyon 18.27
12 C Critchley 18.41

 
 

Course Details for D25/8 25M TT course.

Thursday TTs will be 25 miles on 26th May, 30th June and 28th July. The course details are available to view/ download by this link. The course is shown on the map below. To view the map in more detail click the "view full" tab at the bottom of the map frame. The route can be downloaded as a gpx file from the window which opens. (For a larger map click the arrow icon in the map corner. Try the 3D flyover to see a video of the route)

 

Note that the distance shown is not accurate as the start finish are not exactly located.

Report on Combined Clubs 10M TT 5th March

RESULT/REPORT Briefly the times were as recalled;

Rob HURST 24.04 Colin BALDWIN 26.17 Henry HUNTER 26.24 Dan BURDEKIN 26.48. Geoff LOVELADY 29.39.

Non starters; Dave Kenningley/Josh Townson and Ross Scholes. Ross had broken a spoke before the start so didn't race. There were 95 riders on the start sheet, the event was won with a 22.25 time. Weather cold/breezy. Rob has some good 'early season' form to record a short 24, which I think placed him about 12th overall. (Colin Baldwin)

Posted 11/03/2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN 25 mile Time Trial incorporating the Neil Smith & Norman Rimmer Memorial Trophies

This event is on Sunday 17th July - first rider off at 8.00.am.. If you can help with Marshalling please ring Dave Hilton on 07966497399.

A Southport Cycling Club event. Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules & regulations on the D25/8 course, Tarleton.

For details of the event click here. For a start list click here.

Posted 13/07/2011

Prizes for the Time Trial 10M Series for Summer 2011 (John Keenan Memorial Series)

There is a prize fund of £500.00 for prizes based on performances (points) throughout the season. There will be prizes for all categories and for each race. The rules are availble as a pdf file by clicking this link

Under 18 must have Parental consent. The required form can be downloaded from here, or get a copy from Paul at the Club.

Posted 10/03/2011. Update 13/04/2011. Updated 24/05/2011

The Neil Smith/ Norman Rimmer 25m TT will take place on Sunday 17 July 2011 on the Tarleton course

posted 8/11/2010

Time Trials....

From April to September the club runs a series of time trials on each Thursday. These are based on the ten mile distance with (usually) three twenty five mile distance events on the last Thursday of May, June and July.

Signing-on takes place 30mins before the start time in Liverpool Old Road which is on the left of the A59 just north of Carr House Island. Car Parking is on Liverpool Old Road.

Click here for a map showing the start location.

The course details are:

The Course D10/18

Start at lay-by on A59, approximately 600 yards North of Carr House Island at a point opposite the joint of the 22nd and 23rd kerbstones south of lamp post LP63. Proceed on A59 in direction of Preston and continue north via Hoole Island (M) and Gill Lane Island (M) to turn at Hutton Island (M)(3.85miles). Retrace along A59 via Gill Lane Island and Hoole Island past the start to Carr House Island (M). Left along B5247 for approximately 700 yards then left again into North Road (B5248) (M). Continue for approximately 1 mile and turn left into Doles Lane (M) and continue for 300 yards to finish 5 yards after the start of the hedge after entrance to field opposite 4th tall tree from end of small plantation on right (10miles). (M) denotes Marshal

Not the Boxing Day 10M Time Trial

The Event was officially cancelled this morning after inspection of the course by the Timekeeper, Paul Mayor. See Photo Galleries or click here for some photographs.

Posted 26/12/2010

Boxing Day 10M Time Trial

It appears unlikely given the weather that we will be racing on Boxing Day. The Club House will still be open for socialising.

Posted 23/12/2010

 

 

  
     

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