YRC 'Tudor Rose' Open 25 - 17th July 2010

A dry, but somewhat breezy afternoon with strong gusts at times. Lots of crosswind, competitors reported little tailwind at any point on the course resulting in a tough ride. Thanks to all the competitors and congratulations to the prize winners.

Keith Murray (Westbrook Cycles) won the mens event with a 53:27, Ian Fairweather was the fastest YRC member in 3rd place with a 54:43. Winner in the womens race was Sarah Owen (Team Swift) with a 1:02:39, Denise Shackleton was fastest YRC in 5th place with a 1:10:12. YRC won the team prize (Ian Fairweather 54-43, Nigel Baldwin 1-1-18, Phil Hurt 1-2-19). - Full results

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Prior to, and after the Event: Phil Hurt & Michelle Morris
At the HQ: Mrs J Boyle & Ms L Atkinson – Catering.
Out on the course: Terry Boyle, Steve Smith, Jayne Smith, Michael South, Phil Atkinson, Michelle Morris, Stephen Jarmuz, Henry Aspden and finally Timekeepers George Barker & John Lawton. A big thanks to you all.

Tadcaster Evening League - Prize Presentation Evening

At the Squires Cafe Bar, Sherburn in Elmet. Thursday 26th August, after Seacroft Wheelers 3-up TT. - Details

Tockwith Circuit Races - New series July/August

Crosstrax are organising some NEW senior circuit races on Tuesdays 27th July, 3rd Aug, 10th Aug this year. They will be on the Tockwith Circuit Nr Wetherby, York.
 
Attached is a flyer to promote these events. - Flyer

2nd Club Record of 2010

On Sunday 27th June, on the Thirsk A168/A19 circuit in the Otley CC 50. Early starter Michelle Morris rode a 2:18:26 to break Jean Shotter's 50 mile record of 2:23:27, which has stood since 2003. Setting off half an hour later and also breaking the old record was Denise Shackleton with a 2:21:15 ride. Andy Jackson (Team Swift) was the overall winner in 1:46:10.

Hancock 10, Sunday 18th April

A reduced entry of only 13 riders this year, probably due to a clash with other events. Locally there was the GHS 100 in 8 ride, and also a Road Race near Hull. A fine day, with a cool start, warming slightly by midday but with the usual troublesome N to NW "breeze". Riding a fixed gear in the mid 90s, last man off, Matt Howitt made light work of the tough finish to storm home in 22-16, 21 seconds too good for runner-up Ian Fairweather. Mark Johnson completed the top 3 in 23-17. Dave Robbins took full advantage of what some thought to be a generous handicap allowance to record 21-05 nett (actual 26-45) to take the handicap award - Ian Fairweather was runner-up in this category also. Evergreen Mike Riches finished with his usual 27 minute ride to take the Vets Standard Award (+6-20). Thanks to Andy Bairsto, who pushed off, and Ken and the Gambles who marshalled the Walshford turn. Riders and helpers retired to the Bluebell afterwards for one of Ken's excellent lunches. - Results

1st Club Record of 2010

Riding the Yorks VTTA 10 at South Cave on 10th April, her first ride of the season, and her first in Yorkie colours, Denise Shackleton broke Ann Buckley's YRC Ladies 10 record by 26 seconds, recording 25-15. The record had stood since 2006. This looks like being the first of many of the Ladies records that will be updated this year. The 25, 50 & 100 are looking quite vulnerable, not to mention further improvements to the 10 record. While on the subject of records, Matt Howitt is fancying his chances of updating Carl's 50 & 100 records, and possibly having a go at the long standing 12 hour record. It is rumored that Carl is going after this one on 3 wheels on the way to a Trike National Competition Record.

Gusto Cycling Tours

Win a week’s complimentary stay at Casa di Nonna in Tuscany (excl. travel & meals) from the 17th-24th of April 2010. - www.gustocycling.com

YCF Yorkshire BAR 2009

Run over distances of 25/50/100 miles and 12 hours, Joel Wainman (Team Swift) wins the event with YRC's Gordon Midgley 6th and John Baines 12th - Full Results

In the short distance event run over 10/25/50 miles, Joel Wainman (Team Swift) wins again with YRC's Carl Saint (6th) and John Colman (8th) making it into the top 10. YRC also take second place in the team event (Saint/Colman/Fairweather) whch was again won by Team Swift. - Full Results

La Marmotte 2009

Bumper Edition

This year sees many new faces attempting the ultimate ride. Sadly, it also sees two Marmotte stalwarts reduced to using motorised transport for the event. With special reports by Steve Smith, Dave Dixon and Graham Heath and even a headcam video of Steve Smith and Pete McGowen descending the Galibier. Read this special report - La Marmotte  

Another successful Steve Smith organised event. This year saw ninety three people attending at 'The Village' for this years Club Lunch.......Results and report

Having ridden time trials every year since 1959 (he's now 66), in events at all distances throughout the country, Yorkshire Road Club's Stan Mills decided he needed a new challange.......Read full feature

YCF Points Competition 2009

Andy Jackson (Pedalsport CC) wins the series. John Colman was the best placed YRC member in 5th place - Final Table

Photographs from the Pendle Hill and Crag Vale TT's, FREE downloads at -www.sportsunday.co.uk

Beijing 2008 - Race Report

Dave made it look easy in Beijing, but the reality was years of dedicated hard work were needed to achieve the two Gold Medals. Read Dave's report on what it's like to compete in the Games and how it feels to win Gold - Beijing report

Dave Stone wins 2nd Gold medal in Beijing

Dave wins his second Gold Medal, and the 16th cycling medal of the games, in the mixed individual road race. He made it look easy by finishing with a lead of almost three and a half minutes. Dave has promised to write a report on his experiences in Biejing, so watch this space - Report - Pics

David Stone wins the mixed individual time trial (CP1/2) in 22:14.86 - Games report

Dave on what the Gold Medal means and how he conquered the trike - TV interview

"Sheer power 2 "

Carl Saint breaks the National 25 Trike Record

To go with his National 10 Trike Record, Carl broke the National 25 Trike Record in the Stone Wheelers CC event on 20th September on the J5/8. He rode a 54:48 to take the record. Carl said "It was a tricky course for the trike with 7 roundabouts and a camber that was always trying to steer the trike for me. With the tailwind out, I flew to the turn (well for a trike anyway)" - Results

To round off his weekend, the day after the Trike record, Carl won the Cleveland Couriers 25 by nearly 3 minutes, in 52-08. YRC took the team prize too, with Carl, Phil Hurt (58-57) and Mark Johnson (57-19).

Carl breaks the National 10 Trike Record

YORKSHIRE Road Club rider Carl Saint sliced three seconds off the 19-year-old record for the Tricycle 10-mile record in East Yorkshire on Saturday.... Full story

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