This week, it was back to the regular distance of 10 miles at Betteshanger CP. The weather was warm with wind from the south west. A total of 42 riders took part, including a good showing of 13 juniors and a tandem. Top junior by a considerable margin was Toby Perry who stopped the watch […]
The club’s annual one hour time trial takes place on Friday 24th August at Betteshanger Country Park, starting at 6:30pm. The idea of the event is for riders to see how far they can ride in one hour. Riders will time themselves and record the distance covered, hence a cycle computer will be needed. Signing […]
A number of club riders climbed out of their beds early to make the long trek out to the Q10/19 Tonbridge bypass course for the San Fairy Ann 10 mile TT. For a couple of the riders, it was their first trip back to this course in over 20 years. Conditions were warm but with […]
Thanks to the large number of helpers for last night’s 4-UP TTT. Colin.I , Malcolm, Faye, Diana, Abi, Simon, Keith, Sue, Ray and anyone I forgot. Please see the times for the 14.3 mile course below Thanet RC 4-up TTT results (15th August 2018) Position Time Team member.1 Team member.2 Team member.3 Team member.4 Club […]
Medway Velo Roy Enfield Memorial 50. Only 6 members (including 2nd claims) ventured down to the marsh this morning to battle against the wind down to Camber, but enjoyed a push through to Hammond’s Corner. Times in starting order were:- Adrian Hawkins 1.53.18 Colin Inett 2.31.16 Chris Bax. 2.08.41 Paul Kirkness. 2.09.59 (PB) Nic Fennell. […]
This coming Wednesday 15th August see the rearranged Thanet RC annual 4-up TTT. Sign on will be at the trackside hut from 5:45pm and first team off at 7pm. The event is over 7 laps so about 14miles and time taken on 3rd rider so teams of 3 can take part. Hope to see lots […]
Thanks to all helpers during the series and special thanks to Whites Transport for again sponsoring our series Whites Summer Series Overall Under 6 Position Name Club Round.1 Round.2 Round.3 Round.4 Round.5 Round.6 Round.7 Overall (Best 4) Girl 1 Alice Tullet Thanet RC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 8 1 2 Claudia Bates […]
After the recent hot weather, it was back to more familiar Betteshanger weather, that is, cooler and a fresh breeze to contend with. This weeks field was made up from 5 juniors, 37 seniors and two on a tandem. A few riders improved their times over the previous “10”, but most riders saw their times […]
So the biggest cycle race in the world is the Tour de France? Not if you are under 18. That would be the week-long European Junior Cycling Tour at Assen in the Netherlands. Not many young racers are able to ride a UCI-sanctioned race that has been graced by the likes of Mark Cavendish, Laura […]
National 25mile TT Championship 5th August 2018 This year’s National 25mile championship was run on the P884c course in Hampshire, which runs on the A3 from Liphook to Petersfield. The road is gently rolling, with no significant climbs to note. With turns at 10miles and 22miles. The road surface is very smooth and was a […]