Wednesday 20th. April.
We got off to a good start this year with clement weather and a cooling breeze. In fact it was so good that it brought you all out in droves and caught us anawares. We thought we would be lucky if we saw 10 riders on the first night, but we had to close the shop with 33. (We should have done it at 25 officially) We must apologise to those we turned away, but we had the fading light - and your safety- to consider. We hope it has not put you off coming back for future rides.
The various bits of paper have now been collated and the results are as follows :-
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G. Birch | Gemini BC | 21 min 27 sec | 1 |
| 2 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 54 sec | 1 |
| 3 | C. Birch | Gemini BC | 23 min 04 sec | 1 |
| 4 | P. Elms | Gemini BC | 23 min 56 sec | 1 |
| 5 | G. Dunn | VC Elan | 24 min 30 sec | 1 |
| 6 | M. Hosier | Greenwich Tri | 24 min 33 sec | 1 |
| 7 | M. Evans | Unattached | 24 min 51sec | 1 |
| 8 | A. Beswetherick | Catford CC | 24 min 56 sec | 1 |
| 9 | J. Evans | ibike | 24 min 58sec | 1 |
| 10 | J. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 11 sec | 1 |
| 11 | L. Willard | VC Elan | 25 min 14 sec | 1 |
| 12 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 25 min 34 sec | 1 |
| 13 | D. Morris | CC Bexley | 25 min 49 sec | 1 |
| 14 | P. Munday | White Oak Tri | 26 min 02 sec | 1 |
| 15 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 26 min 15 sec | 1 |
| 16 | T. Morton | Sydenham Wheelers | 26 min 23 sec | 1 |
| 17 | I. Finch | CC Bexley | 26 min 29 sec | 1 |
| 18 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 26 min 30 sec | 1 |
| 19 | M. Winn-Smith | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 36 sec | 1 |
| 20 | J. Godsell | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 54 sec | 1 |
| 21 | S. Olley | San Fairy Ann CC | 26 min 58 sec | 1 |
| 22 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 27 min 19 sec | 1 |
| 23 | S. DeFabio | Unattached | 27 min 20 sec | 1 |
| 24 | C. May | White Oak Tri | 27 min 57 sec | 1 |
| 25 | S. Hilton (lady) | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 58 sec | 1 |
| 26 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 28 min 05 sec | 1 |
| 27 | I. Edmeades | VC Elan | 28 min 16 sec | 1 |
| 28 | J. Castallack (lady) | Gemini BC | 30 min 43 sec | 1 |
| 29 | G. Anderson (lady) | White Oak Tri | 30 min 48 sec | 1 |
| 30 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 32 min 22 sec | 1 |
| 31 | E. Brooks (lady) | White Oak Tri | 32 min 53 sec | 1 |
| 32 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 35 min 16 sec | 1 |
| 33 | P. Nichol | CC Bexley | DNF | 1 |
The last two entrants were plagued with punctures. If there is any mis-spelling of names or any other inaccuracies (apart from what you consider your time should be - the timekeeper's decision is final!) please mail us and we will correct.
Due to a function being held at Eynsford School we shall have a slight alteration in the course next week. There will be a second left turn just after turning left onto the A225 at about 9 1/2 miles. the finish will be along the Knats Valley road.
Wednesday 27th. April.
Not so many riders this week. No wonder as until about half past five grey clouds were discharging rain and hail at an alarming rate. There was the possibility that the event would not take place.
Amazingly within about 15 minutes the skys cleared and by six o' clock we were set for a sunny end to the day ; just in time to bring the keen riders out. There was still a lot of surface water to contend with though and a flood across the road near the turn which had barely cleared before the first rider came on the scene. Probably as a result riders generally slowed a bit this week although times were good for the conditions.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 22 min 08 sec | 2 |
| 2 | C. Parlett | Ewhurst Control | 23 min 22 sec | 1 |
| 3 | B. Stewart | Kirby CC | 23 min 58 sec | 1 |
| 4 | M. Hosier | Greenwich Tri | 24 min 45 sec | 2 |
| 5 | J. Godsell | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 43 sec | 2 |
| 6 | D. Morris | CC Bexley | 25 min 44 sec | 2 |
| 7 | V. Thomas | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 27 sec | 1 |
| 8 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 26 min 32 sec | 2 |
| 9 | P. Mepham | VC Elan | 26 min 36 sec | 1 |
| 10 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 27 min 19 sec | 2 |
| 11 | S. Hilton (lady) | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 51 sec | 2 |
| 12 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 28 min 13 sec | 2 |
| 13 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 28 min 19 sec | 2 |
| 14 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 29min 03 sec | 1 |
| 15 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 29 min 23 sec | 2 |
| 16 | J. Castallack (lady) | Gemini BC | 31 min 05 sec | 2 |
| 17 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 32 min 17 sec | 2 |
| 18 | P. Ansell | CC Bexley | 32 min 23 sec | 1 |
| 19 | E. Brooks (lady) | White Oak Tri | 33 min 50 sec | 2 |
We return to our normal course next week, finishing at Eynsford school
Wednesday 5th. May.
Not a very pleasant evening. A cold northerly wind and a rather overcast sky made things difficult but at least it was dry. Riders warmed up but Mick Morris and Ray Appleby were frozen stiff marshalling the turn.
Didn't seem to slow some riders though with some good rides for the conditions. Lets hope things warm up next week!
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Crowthall/L. Willard (tandem) | VC Elan | 21 min 40 sec | 1/2 |
| 2 | G. Birch | Gemini BC | 21 min 49 sec | 2 |
| 3 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 22 min 01 sec | 3 |
| 4 | B. Stewart | Kirkby CC | 23 min 49 sec | 2 |
| 5 | S. Hicks | Catford CC | 23 min 51 sec | 1 |
| 6 | A. Beswetherick | Catford CC | 25 min 01sec | 2 |
| 7 | D. Morris | CC Bexley | 26 min 11sec | 3 |
| 8 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 26 min 13 sec | 3 |
| 9 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 27 min 16 sec | 2 |
| 10 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 27min 20 sec | 3 |
| 11 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 28 min 05 sec | 2 |
| 12 | J. Knight | White Oak Tri | 28 min 27 sec | 1 |
| 13 | P. Touhy | Redmon CC | 28 min 58 sec | 1 |
| 14 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 29min 29 sec | 2 |
| 15 | A. Mitchell (lady) | White Oak Tri | 30 min 29 sec | 1 |
| 16 | S. Lammas | White Oak Tri | 30 min 37 sec | 1 |
| 17 | J. Healey/J. Hastings (tandem trike) | CC Bexley | 31 min 30 sec | 1/1 |
| 18 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | DNF | 2 |
Wednesday 11th. May.
Summer has not yet started to shine. Another cold week with the cold wind swinging round to the east making it a grovel to the turn. Still seemed in your face on the way back though.
At least it was dry and sunny though which may have attracted our excellent entry this week of 32 riders. Thank you all for your continued support.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 57 sec | 4 |
| 2 | C. Hollosi | Gemini BC | 22 min 01 sec | 1 |
| 3 | R. Smith | Chevin | 22 min 25 sec | 1 |
| 4 | C. Birch | Gemini BC | 22 min 44 sec | 2 |
| 5 | G. Dunn/L. Willard (tandem) | VC Elan | 22 min 51sec | 2/3 |
| 6 | R. Fenton | Gemini BC | 23 min 38 sec | 1 |
| 7 | S. Hicks | Catford CC | 23 min 40 sec | 2 |
| 8 | M. Evans | Unattached | 24 min 42 sec | 2 |
| 9 | A. Brim | London Fire Brigade CC | 24 min 47sec | 1 |
| 10 | A. Beswetherick | Catford CC | 25 min 06sec | 3 |
| 11 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 25 min 13 sec | 4 |
| 12 | J. Godsell | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 49 sec | 3 |
| 13 | V. Thomas | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 58 sec | 2 |
| 14 | M. Winn-Smith | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 50 sec | 2 |
| 15 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 27 min 08 sec | 3 |
| 16 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 27 min 19 sec | 3 |
| 16 | P. Touhy | Redmon CC | 27 min 19 sec | 2 |
| 18 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 27 min 33 sec | 1 |
| 19 | I. Edmeads | VC Elan | 27 min 46 sec | 2 |
| 20 | J. Knight | White Oak Tri | 27 min 58 sec | 2 |
| 21 | S. Hilton (lady) | Greenwich Tri | 28 min 20 sec | 3 |
| 22 | S. Nisbett (lady) | Gemini BC | 28 min 21 sec | 1 |
| 23 | P. Nichol | CC Bexley | 28 min 48 sec> | 2 |
| 24 | C. Mannion | Greenwich Tri | 28 min 49 sec | 1 |
| 25 | R. Knight | White Oak Tri | 28 min 55 sec | 1 |
| 26 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 29min 13 sec | 3 |
| 27 | S. Lammas | White Oak Tri | 29 min 15 sec | 2 |
| 28 | A. Mitchell (lady) | White Oak Tri | 30 min 23 sec | 2 |
| 29 | J. Brooks | White Oak Tri | 30 min 49 sec | 1 |
| 30 | E. Brooks (lady) | White Oak Tri | 33 min 23 sec | 3 |
| 31 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 35 min 46 sec | 2 |
Hard luck Andrew Elford who though we were finishing in Knats Valley. Put on his best sprint to finish, then found there was no chequered flag or timekeeper so had to turn round, get back on course, and finish again at the proper place.
Wednesday 18th. May.
Things were a bit better tonight, it was not so cold or windy, but only compared with the last couple of weeks. The wind seemed to be coming from the north-east making it a cold grovel to the turn. It seemed much faster on the way back than last week, though.
A third win for Phil Bull this week. Well done Phil, and thank you all for supporting the event.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 48 sec | 5 |
| 2 | G. Birch | Gemini BC | 21 min 56 sec | 3 |
| 3 | R. Fenton | Gemini BC | 22 min 57 sec | 2 |
| 4 | J. Evans | ibike | 23 min 53 sec | 2 |
| 5 | M. Evans | CC Bexley | 24 min 53 sec | 3 |
| 6 | L. Willard | VC Elan | 24 min 56 sec | 4 |
| 7 | J. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 06 sec | 2 |
| 8 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 26min 02 sec | 4 |
| 9 | M. Walker | Woolwich CC | 26min 23 sec | 1 |
| 10 | J. Sewell | Long Eaton | 26min 44 sec | 1 |
| 11 | K. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 03 sec | 1 |
| 11 | D. Morris | CC Bexley | 27 min 03sec | 4 |
| 13 | V. Thomas | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 05 sec | 3 |
| 14 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 27 min 25 sec | 2 |
| 15 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 27 min 35 sec | 4 |
| 16 | L. Staples | Unattached | 27 min 38 sec | 1 |
| 17 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 28min 38 sec | 4 |
| 18 | C. Mannion | Greenwich Tri | 28 min 43 sec | 2 |
| 19 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 29min 35 sec | 3 |
| 20 | J. Castallack (lady) | Gemini BC | 29 min 48 sec | 3 |
| 21 | S. Lammas | White Oak Tri | 30 min 01 sec | 3 |
| 22 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 31 min 23 sec | 3 |
| 23 | M. Strickland | CC Bexley | 31 min 28 sec | 1 |
| 24 | T. Ansell | Unattached | 31 min 44 sec | 1 |
| 25 | J. Healey (trike) | CC Bexley | 33 min 33 sec | 2 |
| 26 | R. Boxall (trike) | CC Bexley | 36 min 36 sec | 1 |
Wednesday 25th. May.
At last! A reasonably warm evening. It was therefore a warm grovel to the turn this evening for a change. The better weather did show on the times as it was generally faster this evening. Perhaps though, you are all getting fitter.
In case you detected the problems we had a week or so ago, we have renegotiated the agreement with the school at the finish as far as parking is concerned. If you park in the school carpark though, please ensure that you are out by 9:00 pm. The caretaker is entitled to go home after a long day.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Smith | Chevin | 21 min 29 sec | 2 |
| 2 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 35 sec | 6 |
| 3 | C. Hollosi | Gemini BC | 21 min 44 sec | 2 |
| 4 | R. Fenton | Gemini BC | 22 min 51 sec | 3 |
| 5 | K. Barnet | Gemini BC | 22 min 59 sec | 1 |
| 6 | A. Brim | London Fire Brigade CC | 23 min 07sec | 2 |
| 7 | M. Wright | West Kent Road Club | 23 min 24sec | 1 |
| 8 | S. Hicks | Catford CC | 23 min 25 sec | 2 |
| 9 | L. Willard | VC Elan | 23 min 57 sec | 5 |
| 10 | A. Beswetherick | Catford CC | 24 min 03sec | 4 |
| 11 | M. Evans | CC Bexley | 24 min 19 sec | 4 |
| 12 | N. Quarnby | Southborough Whlrs. | 24 min 47 sec | 1 |
| 13 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 24 min 58 sec | 5 |
| 14 | J. Sewell | Long Eaton | 25min 25 sec | 2 |
| 15 | M. Winn-Smith | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 29 sec | 3 |
| 16 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 25min 30 sec | 5 |
| 17 | M. Walker | Woolwich CC | 25min 53 sec | 2 |
| 18 | A. Brown | West Kent Road Club | 25 min 58sec | 1 |
| 19 | S. Olley | San Fairy Ann CC | 26 min 02 sec | 2 |
| 20 | V. Thomas | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 12 sec | 4 |
| 21 | L. Staples | Unattached | 26 min 21 sec | 2 |
| 22 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 26 min 22 sec | 3 |
| 23 | S. Wand | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 32 sec | 1 |
| 24 | P. Touhy | Redmon CC | 26 min 34 sec | 3 |
| 25 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 27 min 13 sec | 3 |
| 26 | C. Mannion | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 16 sec | 3 |
| 27 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 28min 32 sec | 4 |
| 28 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 28min 33 sec | 5 |
| 29 | M. Strickland | CC Bexley | 30 min 54 sec | 2 |
| 30 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 31 min 06 sec | 4 |
Wednesday 1st. June.
A bit dismal tonight with the threat of rain. In fact it was a bit damp and murky at the turn but it was fairly dry through Kingsdown back to the finish. The rain kept off though, although the threat of it obviously kept riders away, and it was not cold.
The conditions seemed to slow those who rode.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Evans | ibike | 24 min 30 sec | 3 |
| 2 | T. Touhy | Redmon CC | 24 min 59 sec | 1 |
| 3 | J. Sewell | Long Eaton | 26min 43 sec | 3 |
| 4 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 27 min 29 sec | 4 |
| 5 | L. Staples | Unattached | 27 min 34 sec | 3 |
| 6 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 29min 32 sec | 6 |
| 7 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 29min 53 sec | 5 |
| 8 | P. Ansell | CC Bexley | 35 min 49 sec | 2 |
Wednesday 8th. June.
A pleasant and bright evening brought out a record number of entries this week. The wind still had a bit of a chill though, but it did not stop some generally better times from our regular riders. Congratulations to Wayne Herron who produced a p.b. improving neary 40 seconds.
The first few riders (including yours truly) were held up by a farm tractor chugging along down Death Hill with a stream of cars behind it. Most got by ok with a loss of a few seconds probably, but I got squeezed in by the road islands. Once through these the tractor made an unannounced right turn forcing me back again. Very annoying but probably not as much time lost as it seemed.!
It just remains to thank all riders for giving us such support. We hope to see you again.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 38 sec | 7 |
| 2 | C. Hollosi | Gemini BC | 21 min 41 sec | 3 |
| 3 | B. Stewart | Kirkby CC | 22 min 20 sec | 3 |
| 4 | K. Barnet | Gemini BC | 22 min 24 sec | 2 |
| 5 | R. Fenton | Gemini BC | 22 min 30 sec | 4 |
| 6 | M. Crowthall | VC Elan | 22 min 49 sec | 2 |
| 6 | P. Miles | Gemini BC | 22 min 49 sec | 1 |
| 8 | A. Brim | London Fire Brigade CC | 22 min 50sec | 3 |
| 9 | J. Evans | ibike | 22 min 52 sec | 4 |
| 10 | M. Wright | West Kent Road Club | 23 min 32sec | 2 |
| 11 | L. Willard | VC Elan | 23 min 37 sec | 6 |
| 12 | M. Evans | CC Bexley | 24 min 27 sec | 5 |
| 13 | G. Dunn | VC Elan | 24 min 32sec | 3 |
| 14 | P. Elliot | Gemini BC | 24 min 36 sec | 1 |
| 15 | P. Munday | White Oak Tri | 24 min 42 sec | 2 |
| 16 | A. Brown | West Kent Road Club | 24 min 43sec | 2 |
| 16 | M. Winn-Smith | Greenwich Tri | 24 min 43 sec | 4 |
| 18 | M. Hosier | Greenwich Tri | 24 min 57 sec | 3 |
| 19 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 25 min 05 sec | 6 |
| 20 | N. Colvin | Sevenoaks Tri | 25 min 13 sec | 1 |
| 21 | L. Staples | Unattached | 25 min 14 sec | 4 |
| 22 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 25min 16 sec | 6 |
| 23 | M. Walker | Woolwich CC | 25min 21 sec | 3 |
| 24 | S. Nisbett (lady) | Gemini BC | 25 min 51 sec | 2 |
| 25 | K. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 25 min 56 sec | 2 |
| 26 | J. Barnet | West Kent Road Club | 26 min 01sec | 1 |
| 27 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 26 min 04 sec | 4 |
| 28 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 26 min 08 sec | 5 |
| 29 | J. Stoddard (lady) | Interbike | 26 min 10 sec | 5 |
| 30 | I. Edmeads | VC Elan | 26 min 26 sec | 3 |
| 31 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 26 min 47 sec | 5 |
| 32 | B. Sidell | White Oak Tri | 27 min 28 sec | 1 |
| 33 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 27min 33 sec | 6 |
| 34 | J. Septford | White Oak Tri | 27 min 58 sec | 1 |
| 35 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 28min 13 sec | 7 |
| 36 | J. Castallack (lady) | Gemini BC | 28 min 52 sec | 4 |
| 37 | C. Bramley | CTC | 29 min 10 sec | 1 |
| 38 | M. Strickland | CC Bexley | 29 min 18 sec | 3 |
| 39 | J. Winn-Smith (lady) | Greenwich Tri | 29 min 23 sec | 1 |
| 40 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 31 min 19 sec | 5 |
| 41 | R. Boxall (trike) | CC Bexley | 34 min 13 sec | 2 |
| 42 | J. Healey/T. Wardlow (tandem trike) | CCBexley | DNF | 3/1 |
Wednesday 15th. June.
A rather dismal day cleared in the late afternoon to give us a dry evening but there was a strong cross wind blowing which seemed to slow the times down a bit.
It seemed hard to the turn but I did not experience the return leg as I jammed my chain inextricably between the chainrings when I tried to drop down to a lower ring just before the turn. Luckily Jessica Stoddard's mum was nearby cheering her daughter on. She kindly took me and my trike back to the start so I could find an Allen key to fix the problem.
Many thanks Jessica's mum for saving me from a long cold walk.
Hope to see you all at the start again next week, weather permitting. Don't forget that our BBQ is in two week's time. We look forward to meeting there at least some of those who support our event for a social chat.
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Bull | Gemini BC | 21 min 59 sec | 8 |
| 2 | G. Birch | Gemini BC | 22 min 03 sec | 4 |
| 3 | R. Fenton | Gemini BC | 22 min 59 sec | 5 |
| 4 | B. Stewart | Kirkby CC | 23 min 17 sec | 4 |
| 5 | A. Brim | London Fire Brigade CC | 23 min 22sec | 4 |
| 6 | C. Millett | Poshbikes | 23 min 33sec | 1 |
| 7 | M. Wright | West Kent Road Club | 24 min 32sec | 3 |
| 8 | T. Morton | Sydenham Wheelers | 26 min 02 sec | 2 |
| 9 | K. Gardner | CC Bexley | 26min 15 sec | 7 |
| 10 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 26 min 44 sec | 6 |
| 11 | J. Sewell | Long Eaton | 26min 49 sec | 4 |
| 12 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 27 min 01 sec | 5 |
| 13 | S. Nisbett (lady) | Gemini BC | 27 min 03 sec | 3 |
| 13 | J. Stoddard (lady) | Interbike | 27 min 03 sec | 6 |
| 15 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 27 min 05 sec | 4 |
| 16 | G. Anderson (lady) | White Oak Tri | 27 min 47 sec | 2 |
| 17 | C. May | White Oak Tri | 27 min 56 sec | 2 |
| 18 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 28min 22 sec | 7 |
| 19 | L. Toombes | West Kent Road Club | 28 min 24sec | 2 |
| 20 | C. Bramley | CTC | 30 min 27 sec | 2 |
| 21 | R. Boxall (trike) | CC Bexley | 35 min 20 sec | 3 |
| 22 | C. Birch | Gemini BC | DNF | 3 |
| 22 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | DNF | 8 |
Wednesday 22nd. June.
Panic early this morning when turning onto the A20 at the Labour-in-Vain lane for our Wednesday Wobblers run. Long queues of traffic at roadwork's lights by the Ash Road turning. Tipper trucks and diggers going at full pert on the horizon. Did we have this for our ten this evening? The posible good news was that they may be finishing off the bad road surface at the crest of the hill at this point
Luckily they were gone when I rode out to the start. The surface had been scraped off at two points, one at the point mentioned above, and the other at the dip just before the climb to the turn. Both sections amounted to to about 50 yards only. In fact I found the scaped off surface alone was an improvement on some sections if it was not for the ramp at each end.
Hopefully it will all be done by the time we return in two weeks - don't forget there is no event next week as we are having our bar-be-cue, where we hope to meet some of you.
Anyway, we rode at the end of a steaming hot day. I found it rather hard although many seemed to improve on previous weeks. I will use my hay fever and hacking cough as an excuse!
| Pos | Rider | Club | Time | Events Entered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Crowthall/L. Willard (tandem) | VC Elan | 20 min 30 sec | 3/7 |
| 2 | G. Birch | Gemini BC | 21 min 45 sec | 5 |
| 3 | K. Barnet | Gemini BC | 22 min 30 sec | 3 |
| 4 | C. Parlett | Ewhurst Control | 23 min 11 sec | 2 |
| 5 | M. Smith | Gemini BC | 23 min 20 sec | 1 |
| 6 | M. Wright | West Kent Road Club | 23 min 23sec | 4 |
| 7 | N. Ling | Gemini BC | 23 min 34 sec | 1 |
| 8 | J. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 23 min 59 sec | 3 |
| 9 | A. Beswetherick | Catford CC | 24 min 16sec | 5 |
| 9 | A. Miles | Gemini BC | 24 min 16 sec | 1 |
| 11 | G. Dunn | VC Elan | 25 min 02sec | 4 |
| 12 | N. Colvin | Sevenoaks Tri | 25 min 12 sec | 2 |
| 12 | J. Sewell | Long Eaton | 25min 12 sec | 5 |
| 14 | S. Blackmore | White Oak Tri | 25 min 25 sec | 7 |
| 14 | T. Lewis | West Kent Road Club | 25 min 25sec | 1 |
| 16 | A. Brown | West Kent Road Club | 25 min 27sec | 3 |
| 17 | T. Morton | Sydenham Wheelers | 25 min 40 sec | 3 |
| 18 | K. Beecham | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 12 sec | 3 |
| 19 | N. Murray | Sevenoaks Tri | 26 min 19 sec | 7 |
| 20 | V. Thomas | Greenwich Tri | 26 min 24 sec | 5 |
| 21 | J. Drain | White Oak Tri | 26 min 46 sec | 6 |
| 22 | S. Nisbett (lady) | Gemini BC | 26 min 47 sec | 4 |
| 23 | R. Legon | CC. Bexley | 26 min 56 sec | 5 |
| 24 | I. Edmeads | VC Elan | 27 min 05 sec | 4 |
| 25 | S. Wand | Greenwich Tri | 27 min 08 sec | 2 |
| 26 | G. Hiscock | White Oak Tri | 27 min 19 sec | 6 |
| 27 | B. Sidell | White Oak Tri | 27 min 27 sec | 2 |
| 28 | J. Septford | White Oak Tri | 27 min 53 sec | 2 |
| 29 | W. Herron (junior) | CC Bexley | 27min 58 sec | 8 |
| 30 | C. Bramley | CTC | 29 min 06 sec | 3 |
| 31 | R. Canning (trike) | CC Bexley | 29 min 27 sec | 9 |
| 32 | M. Strickland | CC Bexley | 30 min 28 sec | 4 |
| 33 | E. Brooks (lady) | White Oak Tri | 32 min 28 sec | 4 |
| 34 | A. Elford | CC Bexley | 33 min 08 sec | 6 |
| 35 | R. Boxall (trike) | CC Bexley | 33 min 28 sec | 4 |
| 36 | C. Birch | Gemini BC | DNF | 4 |
Once again, don't forget that there is no "10" next week. The next event is on July 6th.
Wednesday 29th. June.
Not a bad evening for the bar-be-cue. It kept dry at least and it was not too cold. it did rain as we packed up later that evening but everyone had gone home by then.
Good to see so much support, especially from the Gemini BC and we hope it was a pleasant surprise for all guests to find out that there was no charge as we had done so well on entries for the Evening 10s this year. We had to charge for the drinks though as they belonged to the cricket club.
Good also to see Pete Buss, our first General Secretary and Dave Barnes, an ex Thames RC member and founder member of the CC Bexley. Had not seen them for many years until recently.
Many thanks to all helpers, especially Ann Heaseman who prepared the food, and Mick Morris and Andrew Elford who cooked, or cremated it.
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