The Rawson Shield 2016

Ok folks, it is that time of year when we send out a call to arms for all our riders to enter a SCCU eventy, counting towards the Rawson Shield. We have won it for the last 2 years and we want to win it again in 2016, our 80th year. But winning's easy. We want to completely smash it and score 100 points, which as far as we know has never been done in this competition. The first events will be upon us soon, so get your entries in. Just to clarify a few points about entering and taking part in a time trial,

No, you do not need a TT bike.
No, you do not need a silly pointy hat.
No, you do not need a lycra skin suit.

Yes, you do need a bike.
Yes, you need to be able to pedal said bike.
Yes, you need to love riding your bike (which I take as a given, otherwise why would you be reading this!?)
Yes, you need to like tea and cake (for afterwards)
Yes, every ride gains the club a Rawson point, whether you finish first or last.

Those of you who ride on a Saturday or Sunday morning and have never ridden a TT before, we want you to enter just one event. I defy you not to enjoy it or get something out of it. These first three sporting events which are perfect rides if you are looking at doing some sportives, Ironman events or just want a scenic ride, we would like to aim to get 20 riders out per event, which would massively help us achieve our 100 points before the longer events later in the season. Everybody's entry will count

You can enter by posting a cheque to the event organiser, listed here for each event, or even easier, you can enter via the CTT website at www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events.

So come people, let's do this.  

Any questions, then just put a message on here or e mail me.

Alex

20th March Sporting 21 Hardriders - A bit lumpy but great fun and a pretty course
Bryn Tully,
8 Hartscroft,
Linton Glade,
Croydon.
CR0 9LA
020 8651 1429
bryntully@hotmail.com

3rd April SCCU 25
Tony Alston,
88 Banstead Road,
Carshalton,
Surrey.
SM5 3NH
020 8642 9983


23rd April SCCU Sporting 10
Robin Johnson,
7 Gorselands,
Billingshurst,
West Sussex.
RH14 9TT
01403 783368
mr_rjohnson@outlook.com

KPRC Reliability Ride Cancelled

It is with great regret that I have decided to cancel tomorrow’s Reliability Rides. The weather forecast is for light snow overnight, there will be limited sunshine tomorrow and I have been contacted by several riders who rode in the Surrey Hills today and encountered icy conditions.

As a result neither I nor the club feel it would be responsible to hold the event.

We will definitely run the event later in the year so I will keep you all informed.

Ian

2016 Club Dinner

The annual  club dinner this year is sat 20th Feb at The Burford  Bridge. If you haven't heard from Brian and wish to come contact him on 0208 394 0931

KPRC Reliability Ride. Sunday 17January

Subject: Reliability Rides 17th January 2016

Just to confirm the Reliability Rides will be on SUNDAY 17th JANUARY 2016, starting at 0830 from North Holmwood Village Hall. 

These are the first events of the 80th anniversary year so it would be good if we could get a strong turnout. All you have to do to enter is email me up to a week before the event, registering your interest, then turn up on the day with 3 pounds. For this you will get tea or coffee prior to the start and soup and a roll on return.

Please note this is an "old fashioned" Reliability Ride. You will be sent a route sheet a week before the  event but the route is not marked and completion of the route is a test of your reliability! You are strongly encouraged to ensure you have personal insurance, either through the CTC or BC. 

The two routes on offer are based on an 80/80 - miles and kilometres  - to celebrate our 80th year. They are actually around 76 miles and 78 kilometres but trust me, you'll be glad they are slightly short by the end!

Both start relatively easily, but climb several of the major Surrey Hills later in the ride. (The additional 30 or so miles of the longer ride are not markedly hilly). Time limits are provisionally 3.5 and 5 hours, but the HQ will remain open after these times.

Please try to support the event.

E mail Ian on Ian.p.davies@hotmail.com if you intend to ride. 

Thanks - and a Happy New Year.

Ian

Provisional TT racing Calendar 2016

Use the following link to see the provisional racing calendar for 2016.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sjPymLyXwBL7_JZzIhNpHV3zsYbPpBOoi1lEgzAoO9A/edit?usp=sharing

Merry Christmas all.


Alex

Charlie Griffin's Funeral

Charlie's funeral will be on Friday 18th December at 3pm, at Kingston Crematorium.


Address: Kingston Cemetery and Crematorium - Map here
Bonner Hill Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 3EZ
Tel: 020 8546 4462
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Charlie Griffin

Sadly, Charlie Griffin died early this morning after (I believe) a battle with cancer.
He had a final rally in recent weeks and it was nice to see him at the sad occasion of Ann Bensberg's funeral last month, but obviously it was not to last.

 Charlie enjoying Majorca in 1986

 Medium Gear 25 in the mid 80s

1983 Kingston to Worthing (stoked by Adrian Sales)

Charlie always loved riding his bike and racing was just one aspect of that. A member of the Phoenix for many, many years (Frank says he's known Charlie for 58 years), racing was just one aspect that Charlie enjoyed as one of the also-rans in club events. He was a member of the Rough Stuff Fellowship and enjoyed touring and off road riding in equal measure. We haven't seen so much of him in recent years, but Charlie always expected to be contacted to do his marshalling stint in the Open 10.
He loved Majorca so much, when we went on our first "training camp" there, that he was inspired to buy a villa and spent many happy hours enjoying the sunshine and the cycling out there.

His wife, Yvonne, died many years ago and our thoughts are with Jean, his companion of the last decade, and his daughter Carole and son Paul.

Details of the funeral to follow when arrangements have been made.

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