Report and times for last week’s 10 from Dave Mastin 22 riders “enjoyed” the best conditions of the season so far at Betteshanger CP for the latest evening “10”. However, that wasn’t saying a lot, as it was still chilly and breezy. Luckily, it was another dry ride for all who took part. Seven junior […]
Once again, the weather was not that favourable for the latest evening time trial at Betteshanger CP. Although dry, there was a strong north easterly wind which made conditions very challenging, particularly around the rear of the circuit towards the hairpin. As a result, times were affected by these conditions. A number of riders who […]
The annual Jim Braginton 2-up team time trial was run on Easter Monday for the first time in 4 years, due to the Covid 19 lockdowns of recent years preventing it from being held. Conditions were challenging for the riders with rain and a stiff breeze to contend with. Pictured are Paul Burrows & Mat […]
It was a dry but cold and breezy evening for the second club evening time trial of 2023 at Betteshanger CP. There was a field of 21 riders, made up of 7 juniors and 14 seniors. In spite of the poor conditions, times for most riders were broadly similar those of the previous week, a […]
Juniors BCP 29th March Seniors BCP 29th March The first of the evening 10 mile time trials for 2023 at Betteshanger CP was held in cool, breezy and overcast conditions. A total of 20 riders signed on, 10 juniors and 10 seniors. With a good time of 25.39, our quickest junior was Dougie Tulett, while […]
To see who has won our 2022 awards look in the trophies section on the website. https://www.thanetrc.org/club-trophies/ Our Annual Prize Presentation is on Saturday 29th April 2023- arrive at 19:00 for 19:30. Dog & Duck, Plucks Gutter, Canterbury, CT3 1JB Chris Bax our new social secretary has arranged a three course meal for £21 If […]
The club’s annual Boxing Day 10 mile time trial was held on the Thanet Way club event course in bright but chilly conditions. There was a strong westerly wind which assisted the riders on their way to the turn, but made the return leg to the finish a struggle. It was disappointing to only get […]
Thanks to everyone who has helped and ridden our events at Betteshanger in 2022. Our ‘regular’ team, Terry Fearn (start time keeper), Andy McCall (sign on, number spotter), Dave Mastin (finish time keeper, gate keeper, reporter), Malcom Adams (pusher off). Report from Dave Mastin. The final evening 10 mile time trial of 2022 at […]
Post from Simon Charles and Dave Mastin The club has gratefully received a defibrillator and first aid kit from Siemens Gamesa. For those of you wondering who they are, Siemens Gamesa are the company who maintain the London Array windfarm in the Thames Estuary. They operate from a base in Ramsgate Harbour. The donation of […]