Evening 10 #2 Report

With high winds over the weekend making cycling a most risky enterprise, it was nice to see that the forecast for the following Wednesday and the second evening 10 tt was looking almost perfect, but as usual, it would be a case of ‘wait and see’ if the medium range weather forecast would be anywhere near accurate. The last few seasons have seen the early season time trials blighted with poor weather and we are surely owed a good early season weather window or two. This one turned out to be an almost perfect evening and more than we could have hoped for at this time of year. A float night? In May? Who’d have thought it!?

It was our largest ever start list for an evening 10 and even with a few non-starters, a few private time trial riders bulked the field out to 29 riders. For a relatively small club that’s a fantastic turnout and it’s great to see so many members actively racing this year and making the club points harder to earn.

Stuart Pearce was riding for the first time this season and we were hoping to see a battle between him and Marcus Edwards for the top spot. Unfortunately, this did not materialise owing to Marcus puncturing before barely leaving the car park. At least that meant we had his services at the start to push off but on what turned out to be such a fast night this must have been particularly annoying for him. It was a pleasure to see Ken Williams starting his first tt in a while as well as a field of seven female riders including Robyn Williams from the Addiscombe Club riding one of our events for the first time.

The excellent conditions were highlighted by the 9 personal bests achieved, including Stuart’s stunning 21:50, to take the event win. I would think that on a faster course and a bit later in the season Gary Dodd’s 18 year old club record at 21:24 could be broken. Russell Williams took the second spot with his pb in 23:28. Another fantastic performance, remembering that he’s riding a road frame. In full tt set up I am sure that he could comfortably go sub 23. That said, the way he’s riding at the moment he probably doesn’t need it. David Watt took the third spot with a very impressive pb in 23:34. Simon Trehearn continued his consistent form also ducking under 24 minutes with a 23:52 to keep the lead in the Club Scratch Championship.

Jake Dodd made use of the hilly miles that she completed in Majorca to take the win in the female race with a 26:21, with Florence Hallett and Rachel Watkins coming home in second and third, both getting in under 30 minutes.

The other pb riders were myself, frustratingly shy of sub 24, and Simon Tottle, frustratingly shy of sub 26, James Roberts, Jenni Chapman who was 2:04 faster than her first ride over the course a fortnight ago, Patrick Ryan and Rick Opie, despite shipping his chain again! I know he's getting quicker at putting it back on but maybe getting his indexing sorted out, he'll go even faster next time!

A special mention should go to Simon Waller who is putting in some serious miles for his attempt in next month’s 24 hour event, who cycled from Bognor, completed the tt and then cycled back again to complete a very solid day’s training.

Thanks again to James and David for putting out and retrieving the signs, Marcus for pushing off and to Frank for his usual sterling work with the watches.

Sunday ride

This sunday we will be going to Westerham. Leaving at 9 from Horton Park and meeting Florence, Rachel and Joe at top of Pebblecombe Hill at 9.35ish. Would be good to see some new faces out. 30 miles out 17 back. Bit Hilly but a steady pace. Nice tearooms at Westerham.

Eve 10 #2 - result

KINGSTON PHOENIX ROAD CLUB

10 MILE CLUB TIME TRIAL G10/42

Wednesday May 14th 2014

RESULT SHEET

No  Name              Time     Hcp     Hcp/T   VStd   Plus   Scr/Hcp   Awards
25  Stuart Pearce     21:50    0:45    21:05                  7 / 2   1st Pl PB
32  Pat Wright        22:22   Kingston Wlrs
17  David French      23:24   Weybridge Wlrs
15  Russell Williams  23:28    1:30    21:58   27:20  +3:52   6 / 2   2nd Pl PB
 5  David Watt        23:34    2:15    21:19                  5 / 2   3rd Pl PB
20  Simon Trehearn    23:52    1:30    22:22   25:30  +1:38   4 / 2
26  Alex Kew          24:04    2:15    21:49   25:42  +1:38   3 / 2    PB
21  John Beer         24:31    2:15    22:16   30:30  +5:59   2 / 2
 7  Andy Huddart      25:10   Clarencourt CC          +3:56
22  James Roberts     25:16    4:00    21:16                  2 / 2    PB
10  Joe Bertorelli    25:56    2:00    23:56   27:59  +2:03   2 / 2
 6  Simon Tottle      26:03    4:00    22:03   27:46  +1:43            PB
11  Jake Dodd         26:21    5:30    20:51   29:48  +3:27   7 / 4   1st W
31  Robyn Yates       26:53   Addiscombe CC
23  Mike Morley       27:30    6:45    20:45   32:46  +5:16   2 / 5   3rd Hcp
12  Rick Opie         27:34    6:15    21:19   26:54  -0:40   2 / 2    PB
33  Richard Addis     27:34    5:15    22:19                  2 / 2
27  Simon Waller      27:49    3:45    24:04                  2 / 2
 8  Ray Dare          28:58    8:30    20:28   36:54  +7:56   2 / 6   2nd Hcp
 1  Florence Hallett  29:19    8:15    21:04                  6 / 2
 2  Grant Pyke        29:29    8:30    20:59   34:06  +4:37   2 / 2
13  Rachel Watkins    29:42    6:45    22:57   30:02  +0:20   5 / 2
18  Philip Burgin     31:04    7:00    24:04   30:02  -1:02   2 / 2
 9  Deborah Hurst     31:19   11:00    20:19   29:34  -1:45   4 / 7   1st Hcp
14  Jenni Chapman     31:25   10:30    20:55   27:59  -3:26   3 / 3    PB
 3  Patrick Ryan      31:50    9:15    22:35   30:16  -1:34   2 / 2    PB
24  Ann Bath          32:32    9:30    23:02   33:02  +0:30   2 / 2
 4  Ken Williams      34:31   11:00    23:31   33:50  -0:41   2 / 2
19  Mark McNamara     36:25   10:15    26:10   33:50  -2:35   2 / 2
16  Brian Powney       DNS     5:30            27:46
28  Phil Todd          DNS     4:00            26:06
29  Gavin Hughes       DNS     4:45            26:42
30  Marcus Edwards     DNS     Scr             27:33

DNS: Adrian Feasby, Steve Hillier, Bob Smith

Acknowledgements:
Brian for handicapping the event
James & David for placing and retrieving the event warning signs round the course again.
Judy as number steward at the finish
Ron & Doreen for taking me back to the A3 after the event.

Frank Cubis

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Eve 10 #2 - start sheet

KINGSTON PHOENIX ROAD CLUB

10 MILE CLUB TIME TRIAL G10/42

Wednesday May 14th 2014

START SHEET

No  Name                 Hcp     VetStd   Start Time
 1  Florence Hallett     8-15              7-30-30
 2  Grant Pyke           8-30    34-06     7-31
 3  Patrick Ryan         9-15    30-16     7-31-30
 4  Ken Williams        11-00    33-50     7-32
 5  David Watt           2-15              7-32-30
 6  Simon Tottle         4-00    27-46     7-33
 7  Andy Huddart        Clarencourt CC     7-33-30
 8  Ray Dare             8-30    36-54     7-34
 9  Deborah Hurst       11-00    29-34     7-34-30
10  Joe Bertorelli       2-00    27-59     7-35
11  Jake Dodd            5-30    29-48     7-35-30
12  Rick Opie            6-15    26-54     7-36
13  Rachel Watkins       6-45    30-02     7-36-30
14  Jenni Chapman       10-30    27-59     7-37
15  Russell Williams     1-30    27-20     7-37-30
16  Brian Powney         5-30    27-46     7-38
17  Adrian Feasby        6-00              7-38-30
18  Philip Burgin        7-00    30-02     7-39
19  Mark McNamara       10-15    33-50     7-39-30
20  Simon Trehearn       1-30    25-30     7-40
21  John Beer            2-15    30-30     7-40-30
22  James Roberts        4-00              7-41
23  Mike Morley          6-45    32-46     7-41-30
24  Ann Bath             9-30    33-02     7-42
25  Stuart Pearce        0-45              7-42-30
26  Alex Kew             2-15    25-42     7-43
27  Simon Waller         3-45              7-43-30
28  Phil Todd            4-00    26-06     7-44
29  Gavin Hughes         4-45    26-42     7-44-30
30  Marcus Edwards       Scr     27-33     7-45
31  Bob Smith            2-15    25-54     7-45-30
32  Steve Hillier        4-00    28-52     7-46
33  Richard Addis        5-15              7-46-30

If for some reason you will not be starting could you text me (Frank C), please.

Have a good ride on this, our highest ever club event entry

Awards:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Hcp
1st, 2nd & 3rd Fastest
Fastest Woman

For safety reasons might I request all riders to fit a rear light to their machine - and make sure that it both works and points properly behind you in the event that it is a dull evening and it is needed.

Frank Cubis

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FT London 100

Yesterday, I rode the FT London 100. That's miles, not kilometres, a proper Century.  It was a very good ride, though fairly tough in the circumstances.  The forecast had been pretty dreadful, but the delivered weather was rather better.  We did get the strong westerly winds, but almost none of the rain, which was a good thing.

The start was at Dulwich Park. About 2500 riders set off in waves of a few hundred at a time, as is usual with these things.  Well organised and no problems at all.  The route went out through Croydon to the Downs, down the other side and across all the old favourites like Weare Street to the bottom of Pitch Hill in Ewhurst.  This leg was a hard pull into the wind, the next was a bit of a surprise for some  riders, who thought that Box Hill was the only hill in Surrey.  To make sure the point was understood we went over Pitch Hill and Combe Bottom then right down to Ripley, before climbing again to Ranmore.  Much more slowly, now. On the way up an Australian asked how far it was to go, and were there any more big hills.  'About thirty, and only Box Hill' I told him.  'Thirty K?'.  'No, miles'.  'Jeez, Box Hill'.  That's global recognition for you.

There was a timed 'King of the Mountains' up Box Hill, but I left that to the younger folk and just did a steady ride.  Then it was over the top and down through Chipstead when the good bit effectively ended.  From here it was a scrabble through the suburbs back to Herne Hill, about ten miles through South London's finest, out for some Sunday retail therapy in their cars.  To be fair to the organisers the route was not too bad and was well marshalled, but it was the least enjoyable bit for me.  Not for all, I suspect - I'm sure my Australian friend felt he was getting a genuine London experience - and the 'lap of honour' at Herne Hill went down very well indeed.

So, round the Velodrome, congratulations and a nice medal, then home for tea.

The ride was organised by Human Race, who do lots of Sportives, Marathons and so on.  It showed.  Organisation was slick, friendly and low key.  Timing chips and numbers came in the post a couple of weeks before, everything worked, and your time arrived by text about five seconds after you crossed the line.  Marshalling and signposting were excellent and there were three feed stations, which I didn't bother with.  Audax teaches me to be self-sufficient, I guess. Very well run.

My time was OK, middle of the field, but good in my age group.  I've a hatful of excuses as to why I could have gone faster, but that's what the clock said on the day.

The event also begs comparison with the Prudential London 100.  At 2500 riders it's certainly not small, but that's a lot less than 20,000, and the scale and logistics reflect that, for good and ill.  The FT 100 course is much harder - I clocked more than 8000 feet of climbing - and the roads aren't closed, so you don't get the fast pelotons that you get on the Prudential 100.  So it's slower.  Which one should you pick?  Well, do both is the obvious answer!

Mark

Ladies Roadrace this sat 17th May

We are running the Southeast Divisional Championship Ladies Roadrace again this year. Same course, different Venue. Its Loxwood Sports club Plaistow Road RH14 where the course starts by the pond. 1.30 start time.  Brian still needs some marshalls, so if he has not contacted you and you are able to help then phone or email. I think cakes are needed too for the cake stall. I think there is a group ride going out there led by Brian. We will be down the club room this thur to talk it over.

The cover of Spring's Arrivee

As John mentioned on the Forum