Just 8 riders turned out for the club’s annual one hour time trial at Betteshanger. Conditions were cold, grey and windy, which was more typical of Betteshanger after a run of warm and sunny events. The one hour TT is an event where riders use their cycle computers to ride for an hour and measure […]
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 […]