Plomesgate Cycling Club
December Club Run
There was a good turn out for the December club run, with eight people riding in the blustery conditions. We headed into the wind, having a café stop in Framlingham before returning to Somerfield. Everyone had a go on Pete’s faired recumbent, racing round the car park to the entertainment of the shoppers. I think a few of them wanted to have a go, too!
January Club run
This month’s club run is this Sunday, 18th January, starting at 10am from Somerfield in Saxmundham.
It’s a Girl!
Congratulations to Jim and Hazel. Baby Lucy was born at 3:38pm on 10th December, weighing in at 7lb 8oz.
Winter Training Rides
These are still happening, setting off on Sundays from Somerfield in Saxmundham at 09:30, except for club run days. The ride normally takes about three hours.
Track Training
Manchester
Velodrome Debut
On the Sunday after Xmas I went along (with Becky, and Harry spectating) to
a track session organised by Max Pendleton of Mildenhall CC. This was a double
for me as it was my first time on the velodrome and my first time out on the
new track bike. I wasn't disappointed, it was everything I expected it to
be. It was fast and thrilling (better than any roller coaster) if a little
tiring after 2 hours virtually non stop. Becky even got to ride with Vicky
Pendleton coaching her through a flying 200m which boosted Becky's confidence
immensely.
Roll on end of January when we are booked to ride the Newport track ( when Harry may have a go as well) .....can't wait. Trevor
Talent Team Update
In December Becky got the chance to ride the new indoor velodrome at Newport, South Wales. Over the weekend some 56 youngsters from the South East, South West and Midlands honed their track skills including some sessions behind the Derny bike.
New Member
Welcome to Tony Nelson, our first new member for 2004. We look forward to riding with all of the new members on the club runs and training rides.
Subscriptions Due
Club subs are due on the 1st January and should be sent to Steve Jones, 4 Leicester Close, Ipswich. For over 18s it is £10, under 18 and over 12s, £5, and under 12s free. If you are a second claim member half of the above fee is due. Please send your subs to Steve before the end of January.
Results
A Plomesgate Win!
Big Matt unleashed his new "stealth" time trial bike on the world at the IBC Boxing Day "10" on the Henley course.
In blustery conditions, he set a time of 26:38 for the two laps, winning the event by nearly two and a half minutes, leaving the likes of Phil Hetzel, Angus and Jason Everett trailing in his wake. It was good to hear that Pete W returned to racing here – riding his recumbent.
BC Membership
British Cycling have confirmed that they have received the renewal of our club affiliation, so any members who wish to take out or renew BC membership (with or without a racing licence) can now do so.
You will need a licence to take part in most road races and track events (hard track and grass track), as well as some mountain bike races. Whether this is a full licence (and BC membership), or a day licence (available with or without BC membership) is up to you.
Note: You DO NOT need British Cycling membership or race licence for time trials or for the Sunday Ciclos Uno road race series at Eastway.
The membership and licence application form can be found on BC's web
site: http://www.bcf.uk.com/membership/join.shtml
Membership cards and licences, when processed, will be delivered to Trevor
and are not sent directly to you.
Committee Meetings
The next meeting of the committee is on Wednesday 28th January at 185 Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh. Any club member is welcome to attend.
Dates For The Calendar
17th January, East District CA coaching day at Redgrave – training for 50+ veterans. Contact Bob Hayward for details.
18th January, Plomesgate club run
25th January, CC Sudbury reliability trial from Great Cornard.
8th February, Suffolk DA reliability trial from Bredfield Village Hall. The entry fee of £2 will include a free drink and free post-event leg massage provided by some massage students.
100km starts at 9am, 50km at 10:30am. Contact Judith Gunion 01473 741992.
Tuesday evening – 8pm MTB in the dark from Sizewell T car park.
Sunday mornings – 9:30am training ride from Somerfield in Saxmundham, unless there is a club run.
Evening events 2004:
Starting on Thursday April 29th, followed by May 6th and then fortnightly until the last one on Thursday 26th August. Start at 7pm except for first and last ones.
East Anglian Children’s Hospice have organised two Rides for Life this year:
16th May, Thetford Forest
5th September, Rendlesham Forest.
Contact Simon Hempsall on 01953 888604 for details, or see www.each.org.uk
Kingsmill for Clubs
Don’t forget, if you have collected any Kingsmill tokens please hand them to Trevor. Hopefully we’ll get enough for a first aid kit or something.
Newsletter contributions
Send us any news of events, results etc so that they can be included in the newsletter.
Our e-mail address is broughton.m@btopenworld.com
For Sale
Wheel-less Time trial bike
Terry Dolan, low pro frame (56cm), with aero ITM low pro handlebars, veloce 175 cranks, carbon aero seat pin, 55mm blade aluminium forks, very good condition. Any reasonable offer accepted.
Contact Mark on 01728 452143.