25 hardy souls signed on for a 1 hour time trial around Fowlmead last night. Some seemed surprised this was replacing the usual ‘Friday night training’ and some didn’t even sign up at the thought of a 1 hour slog around Fowlmead. Usual Fowlmead conditions prevailed- cool, dull and a keen SW breeze. Riders set […]
This week’s evening 10 mile time trial at Fowlmead was held in good conditions and at the end, a number of riders were heard to say “that was a PB for me”. In total we had a good field of 49 riders, of which just 6 were juniors. Riding her first 10 was Diana Yemm, […]
On Sunday 14th September 2014, 10.00 am Hampton Pier, HerneBay, the Veteran Cycle Club is organising a ride to remember past President of the Thanet Road Club and Master Frame Builder, Bill Hurlow. The social ride will be about 40 miles to Sandwich and back. Hurlow enthusiasts from around the country are coming for the […]
This week, we had a smaller field of just 36 riders in total as a number of regulars were away on holiday. We had 6 juniors and 30 seniors who enjoyed one of the less windy evenings that don’t come along that often at Fowlmead. Fastest junior was Olly Dickson, who recorded 23.36, exactly the […]
All, It’s the TRC 1hr TT at Fowlmead next Friday 29th August. This will replace the usual Friday training session Sign on in Visitor Centre from 17:45 Start on the track from 18:15 Riders to start in groups of 5 as directed by the Time keeper. NO DRAFTING RULE APPLIES Cycle computer will be required […]
A number of first and second claim members made the journey to Fowlmead for the monthly VC Deal / Deal Tri 2-up 10 mile time trial. Conditions were not particularly good, with a strong cold wind blowing into the riders faces as they rode down the main straight. Times recorded were as follows:- Andy McCall […]
Just 32 riders signed up for this challenging KCA 50 involving two accents of Harrietsham hill It was a cool morning with an ever increasing cross wind that was of some help in both directions. As well as the rolling hills the riders had to contend with a couple of light showers. Seb Dickson, Rob […]
This week, the weather certainly came into the “unsettled” category! An hour before the start, it was warm, bright and breezy. With less than 10 minutes to go before the start, the heavens opened and soaked all concerned, and then just after the start, the sun came out and the wind dropped away. This actually […]
Huge well done to young Freya Cook riding her first season in Thanet RC colours in winning the series award at the highly prestigious Tuesday night Crystal Palace league. Great to see the Thanet colours travelling all over the SE and winning races Post by Colin Robinson […]