John Colman does the double

The Yorkshire Road Club's answer to Chris Hoy? not only winning the the Pool Triangle series but also winning the Tadcaster Thursday Night League, John Colman has seen a noticeable improvement in his time trialing abilities since acquiring the services of cycling coach Ruth Eyles . Carl Saint produced the fastest ride of the year riding a 27.23 on the last event of the series. Many thanks again to Steve and Tony Woodrup for running the series.

In the Cyclesense Tadcaster League Yorkies stole the show, with John Colman winning, Dave Meakin 2nd, Steve Smith 3rd, John Rowland 4th, Stan Mills 5th and Russ Brown 7th.

Pool Triangle 2008 - Results

Cyclesense Tadcaster League - Results

Elmet CRC 12 hour

A photo gallery of Yorkies enjoying themselves. Ian Fairweather 233.30 (12th), Stan Mills 226.89 (14th), John Baines 219.80 (15th).

The "Saints" tag team consisting of Carl, his brother & nephew (13 years old) did 281. Carl wouls like to say "thanks to Martin and Alison Purser
for the photos and for feeding me!"

"Sheer power"

Carl Saint 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

La Marmotte 2008

A depleted YRC attendance at this years event due to the Gran Fondo participation, saw just 4 Yorkies riding. Born-again-Yorkie Dave Meakin gets straight back into the action and knocks nearly 3 hours off his previous PB. Read his report - La Marmotte

Gran Fondo Campagnolo 2008 A Tale of Hypothermia and a Podium Finish.

Not for the faint hearted, a report on suffering as only cyclists can suffer. An Italian summer sportive in reliability ride conditions. Graham Heath writes another of his eagerly anticipated special reports - Gran Fondo Report

Tadcaster League

Prize Presentation Night and Buffet - 21st August 2008

The Crooked Billet Inn near Saxton - Details

Sponsored by CycleSense of Tadcaster the League is run every Thursday evening from 1 May to 7 August on courses in the Tadcaster/Selby area with time trial events from 10 to 25 miles. - Details of events

Results - can be found at the bottom of the Cyclesense home page

National 10 mile TT, 2008

John Colman reports on the YRC presence at this years event - Report

Chevin Cycles TLI Race Series 2008 - Details

HAIRY COO MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE - 18th Oct 2008

A multi-lap, cross country race over a testing 5km biking course, incorporating forest track climbs, exciting single track loops and some gnarly descending.. - Web Site

Penine X MTB Challenge - 6th July 2008

Mick Kershaw strongly recomends this event, approx 26 miles through the South Pennines. - Web Site

Hancock 10 - 30th March 2008

On a cool & windy, but dry day there was a surprise win for John Rowland with close results for the other placings. James Atkinson took the handicap event in another close finish. The sun came out for the pub though. - Results

Hit The North - 12 Hour Endurance MTB Race. 19th July 2008

Chip timed and fully marshaled, catering services, first aid, trade stands, etc. Camping for TWO NIGHTS (Friday and Saturday), showers, toilets and catering. Weekend Meal Vouchers covering the whole weekend or just Saturdays are available in advance at a discounted price - Check the website for menu details. Food will also be available for purchase on the day.

See - www.hitthenorth.net - Information sheet - Entry form

YRC Annual Luncheon 2007

Link to Techno's photographs of the event - Photos

Ron's Reliability 5 - 2008 Reliability Rides

It's what we've all been waiting for, with the Seacroft Wheelers organising a new event for 2008 - Details

Etape Caledonia

The Etape Caledonia is the only timed mass participation cycling event on closed roads in the UK..... - Details

Hotel Gran San Bernando Riccione - Web site

Kudu Bikes Triathlon Club

Triathlon and duathlon races in North Yorkshire and Cumbria - 2007/8 events

See also www.trihard.co.uk

Road ID Wrist Bands - Web site

Reeth MTB 2007 -Graham Heath reports - Report

Yorkshire HillClimb Series Points Table Full Results 2007 - Details

David Stone - World Champion

	Winning the Mens CP2 (Trikes), David Stone, Great Britain rider and YRC member took two Gold medals in searing heat at the 2007 World Disability Cycling Championships in Bordeaux, France last week. Dave is a regular rider at the Tuesday night & Saturday morning YRC chaingang rides. Dave said that holding on to Vince Macklam & Steve Smith's wheels at these events was good training for the Worlds.

Read the full report at BCF web site - Day 6 - Day 8

Road Racing - Latest News

Chevin Cycles TLI Road Race Series - Giles Pidcock wins overall with Carl Saint winning the Vet 40 category & 7th overall. Others scoring well were Russell Brown (12th) and Mike Kershaw (13th). - Results The Yorkshire Road Clun was second overall in the team category. - Team Results

Road Race Reports. The season so far according to Mark Johnson - Report

Food Supplements, a study by Steve Houghton - Report

La Marmotte 2007

On a nice sunny day in the Alps nine Yorkies and two Bob Jackson riders braved this years event. Read Graham Heaths much awaited report - La Marmotte