PLOMESGATE CYCLING CLUB
PLOMESGATE CYCLING CLUB
Five riders started off from Viv and Mark Broughtons in Aldeburgh. They started off cycling in brilliant sunshine. John Chalker left at Sizewell, on his way to a toddlers birthday party. Jim was the only one on a rigid bike, and headed for home after the trip through Dunwich forest, feeling rather shaken about by the terrain. The remaining three (Broughtons plus Robert Robinson) continued to Walberswick, and back into the wind on the way home. Luckily the rain didn't start until after they returned to Aldeburgh.
Steve Jones has offered to do a ride from his place in Ipswich on October 22nd. The start will be at 10:00 am, Steve's address is 4 Leicester Close, Ipswich, which is in the Belstead area of Ipswich. It can be reached via Fountains Road off either the Belstead Road or Stoke Park Drive. Steve can be contacted on 01473 603710 or on e-mail at sjones@Smart421.com.
For the November Run Jon Smith has offered to do a ride from his home in West Bergholt. The date is November 19th and start time is 10:30am. For those that haven't been before I will give some directions in the next newsletter.
Here are a few forthcoming events at which there may be a Plomesgate CC presence :-
7th October - Norwich ABC "10" Earsham.
8th October - Norwich ABC "25" Earsham.
15th October CTC Off Road Ride Bromeswell.
22nd October - Club Run.
22nd October - East Anglian CC Hillclimb (See separate article)
5th November - Essex & Suffolk BC Hillclimb. Semer, Hadleigh.
19th November - Club Run
22nd November AGM 7:30pm.
Entry details for all above events can be found in either RTTC or BCF Handbooks.
This years Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 22nd October at Trevor's - 15 Surrey Close Framlingham. All members will be notified separately by letter.
At the forthcoming AGM Jon Smith will be leaving the club committee after serving for many years of which some were as secretary.
This means the committee is very low on numbers and we are desperate for new blood to come along with their ideas and input. If you are interested in joining the committee then please contact Trevor Figgitt on 01728 723701 or by e-mail at trevor.figgitt@btinternet.com.
This years off road ride reliability trial is on October 15th starting at Bromeswell Rugby Club. The course is similar to previous years. Entry Fee is usually £1.00 and start time is around 9.30am.
The East Anglian CC are promoting a hill climb on what is described as "the steepest hill in Norfolk". The hill climb is up Gas Hill which is off Riverside Road in Norwich an kicks off at 11.00am on 22nd October. It is open to anyone with a bike. Entry Fee is £1 on the line, 50p if you under 18 (but over 12). Free Ice Cream for all finishers.
Alternatively why not get yourself or a team sponsored proceeds to go to Norfolk & Norwich Association for the Blind or Bryan Gunn's Leukemia Appeal.
Sponsorship forms from Tony Clarke, 139 Churchill Road, Norwich. NR3 4PZ. Tel: 01603 407395.
Norwich & Region CA "10" for Tandems and Solos 9th Sept
An unfit Trevor teamed up with Pete Whelan (Wolsey RC) on this calm and humid afternoon on the Earsham course. They finished second in the tandem section with 21.08.
.A little later in the solo event Rob Cotton continued his run of 25mph rides with an excellent 23:59.
CC Breckland "10" - Wymondham
The field for this event on 16th September was seriously depleted due to the fuel crisis during the preceding week. Rob Cotton managed to make it though and was subjected to quiet roads but a really rough gusty wind. This was reflected in the times which were at least a minute slow. Rob finished with 25:00.
East Anglian CC "10" - Homersfield
A beautiful calm, warm and sunny afternoon welcomed the riders to this traditional event on the reverse of the usual Earsham course. Fastest from the club was Trevor who in his first outing as a Vet finished in 23:25 for a plus of 2:05. Next fastest and not far behind was Rob Cotton with 23:40. Steve came in with a creditable 24:27.
Fancy a bash at roller racing then get along to Bungay Sports Centre at 2pm on November 12th. Racing will consist of several events including the Godric Grand Prix 500m Scratch with a £50 top prize plus the Bill Bourne Trophy. Gears are restricted to 100" (26ft 2 _ ins). Speak to Trevor for more details or contact organiser Geoff Mayne on 01986 893653.
Some dates for the future for your diary:-
October 16th - Turbo Training Coaching / Instruction evening by John Tovell with assistance from John Gabriel at Tower Street, Ipswich at 7.30pm. Refreshments available entrance 50p on the door.
November 27th - Sale of Cycle Equipment at Tower Street, Ipswich, entrance 50p on the door.
The winter training rides will start near the end of November. The format will be similar to previous years starting from Saxmundham and covering around 50 to 60 miles. More details in the next newsletter.
On the weekend of 23/24th September John Gabriel and Steve Peck travelled to Normandy, France for this popular Team Time Trial. The event attracts many riders from France and the UK and has in the past been won by some top professionals including Chris Boardman and Jens Voigt. John and Steve did exceptionally well to finish 3rd in the vets section with 1:25:07 for the lumpy 54km course, beating the previous champions and the course record holders. The overall event was won by Daniel Nardello and his team mate from Mapei-Quick Step.
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