The latest evening 10 at Betteshanger CP attracted a good field of 47 riders, no doubt the good weather attracting more riders than we have had for some time. It was sunny with a south westerly breeze, and times on the whole were reasonable but not outstanding. It was encouraging to see 12 juniors take […]
The Thanet Platinum 200km & 110km Audax Saturday 2nd September 2017 Two new Audax UK events to celebrate Thanet RC’s 70th anniversary. The 200km is a scenic ride along quiet country lanes through Kent and Sussex, heading down to the south coast at Hastings. The terrain is varied, with one or two challenging hills and […]
Following the disappointing cancellation of the SE Junior road championships on the Saturday in which Thanet RC were the promoting club, two of the clubs junior rides took on the challenge of the senior champs over the very testing 140km Chilham-Molash-Challock circuit finishing up with the 2km assent of White hill. Ollie Robinson got into […]
It was nice to get some better weather at Betteshanger CP for this week’s evening time trial. The sun came out and the wind from the south west was not too bad but still quite fresh. Times were not quite as good as expected, the wind having some effect no doubt. A total of 32 […]
We are pleased to announce that Lance has been successful in applying for funding from Kent County Playing Fields Association (KCPFA) and their Hawkes Memorial Award. This organisation and fund is for supporting young people competing in any sport at regional to national standard and review applications for funding 4 times a year. More information […]
After the previous two evening time trials were called off due to roadworks and then bad weather, it was good to get back into the old routine. However, the number of riders was quite low, due to a combination of holidays and a rather ominous weather forecast. Luckily, the rain held off, but it was […]
Many thanks to all the helpers on Monday night and throughout the 8 week series Club coaching sessions start again in September (Watch this space on dates / locations) Whites Transport Summer Series Round.8 (Top Circuit with hammerhead) 7th August 2017 Under 8 Girls Position Name Club TT Time TT Results Mass start result Overal […]
The only local time trial this weekend was a Tricycle Association (SE) 25 mile event held on the Chilham course. It was held in warm, sunny conditions with a south westerly breeze in the faces of the riders on the leg to Ashford. The club was represented by Andy McCall, who recorded a time of […]
Remember next week is prize giving night – hope you can be there Thanks for all the helpers on Monday Post by Colin Robinson Whites Transport Summer Series Round.7 (Top Circuit) 31st July 2017 Under 8 Girls Position Name Club TT Time TT Results Mass start result Overal Points 1 Grace Phillpot Thanet RC 3.29 […]
Four young riders from Thanet Road Club – Emily Heasman, Lance Childs, Jack Hill and George Pittock – represented the South East at the prestigious Prudential RideLondon Youth Grand Prix on Friday 28 July. The road races for boys and girls in under 14 and under 16 age categories are on the opening day of […]