I'll kick this off before the Spurn Headers get back to town and start showing off their tanlines...
...Off over the Humber Bridge for me on Saturday to the Barton Wheelers Midsummer vets race. Clifton was there in numbers, with Darren, Tim and Richard D in the A/B race and Andy joining me in the C/D race. A breezy day, helping to make the short circuit harder work than it looks at first sight.
The C/D race was structured in three chunks. The first lasted about 400yds during which Steve Johnson rode away from the bunch and was never seen again until he collected his envelope for first. The second was the bulk of the race, where lots of breaks got away and a number of splits in the field took place, but all came back together by about two laps from the end. And the third was the final couple of laps, where all bar a couple of riders kept it steady in anticipation of a sprint for the rest of the placings. I was about 8th across the line but out of envelope territory. Good fun though, and hard work - 1hr 20m at 23mph and 285W...
And Mr Bendelow came away with an envelope...
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He keeps doing that!PhilBixby wrote:And Mr Bendelow came away with an envelope...
Northern Rock Cyclone for me on Sat. 107 miles according to Garmin. Lovely course on mainly deserted roads - just as well as 4000+ riders were out. Saw a few crashes as roads wet for the first half but avoided one myself. Reasonably happy with my time of 6:43 as it was pretty hilly for the middle half. EDIT Finished 261st out of 1242 total FWIW. The only downside was the feed stations - you pay a reasonable entry and there was only bananas and Geobars for food - not good enough IMO....
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Bridlington 10 mile TT for me on saturday at Burton Fleming. For anyone who hasn't tackled this course its quite similar to our Whenby route which will be used in anger next saturday in our open event.
Just myself from clifton ably supported by the missus and Tetley the dog!
Quite windy but warm and dry conditions were the order of the day. A wee bit underwhelmed by my time of 27:30 ish but good preparation for the big weekend to come!
I believe the event was won by Yorks very own Ian Holmes so well done to him!
Just myself from clifton ably supported by the missus and Tetley the dog!
Quite windy but warm and dry conditions were the order of the day. A wee bit underwhelmed by my time of 27:30 ish but good preparation for the big weekend to come!
I believe the event was won by Yorks very own Ian Holmes so well done to him!
The RTTC national 24h for me. The course in Sussex seemed rather SPOCO-esque but hey, I survived the 24 hours. My computer read 392 miles at the end and that's bound to be an overestimate but I reckon I safely rode over 600km (372 miles), though it was a shame to miss out on my 400 mile target. If I learn one lesson it's to find some way of illuminating the bike computer at night: time trialling isn't so good when you can't pace yourself! I'll see what I actually get when the results come out on CTT.
Enough about me - the winner Andy Wilkinson has a provisional result of 529 miles [EDIT: this may be a mistake, his mileage could be nearer to 542 miles!], which is a new comp record. The previous record was his own 525 miles in 1997 and the record before that was set by Clifton's very own Roy Cromack, all the way back in 1969! Does anybody fancy regaining our honour by having a crack at breaking it next year? The Mersey Roads is supposedly a faster course than this weekend's Sussex version ...
[ANOTHER EDIT: Some pics are now up on timetriallingforum, including one of me looking rather happy that I've got less than an hour to go.]
Enough about me - the winner Andy Wilkinson has a provisional result of 529 miles [EDIT: this may be a mistake, his mileage could be nearer to 542 miles!], which is a new comp record. The previous record was his own 525 miles in 1997 and the record before that was set by Clifton's very own Roy Cromack, all the way back in 1969! Does anybody fancy regaining our honour by having a crack at breaking it next year? The Mersey Roads is supposedly a faster course than this weekend's Sussex version ...
[ANOTHER EDIT: Some pics are now up on timetriallingforum, including one of me looking rather happy that I've got less than an hour to go.]
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"Enough about me - the winner Andy Wilkinson has a provisional result of 529 miles this may be a mistake, his mileage could be nearer to 542 miles!], which is a new comp record. The previous record was his own 525 miles in 1997 and the record before that was set by Clifton's very own Roy Cromack, all the way back in 1969! Does anybody fancy regaining our honour by having a crack at breaking it next year? The Mersey Roads is supposedly a faster course than this weekend's Sussex version ..."
You should speak to Rob after a couple of beers, G! If I remember rightly Roy Cromack did the schedule for Andys previous record? And Roy's record was the longest standing national record. Mind you Wilkinson is a class apart.
Well done on your own ride, G. Its still a good distance and you still had to sit on a bike for 24 hrs!
I had nothing on this weekend which is perhaps a good thing as I'm going rubbish at the moment. Had the chance to work today which I couldnt refuse so better than an envelope with a fiver in and fewer carbon emisions! but I still managed to mix business & pleasure and got 45 miles in the late afternoon. I nearly melted but I gave it both cylinders on a couple of climbs which was ok and ground out a few miles of next weeks time trial circuit. I'm looking forward to it but from my point of view anyone with any ambition should be able to sleep easy when they see my name on the startsheet!
You should speak to Rob after a couple of beers, G! If I remember rightly Roy Cromack did the schedule for Andys previous record? And Roy's record was the longest standing national record. Mind you Wilkinson is a class apart.
Well done on your own ride, G. Its still a good distance and you still had to sit on a bike for 24 hrs!
I had nothing on this weekend which is perhaps a good thing as I'm going rubbish at the moment. Had the chance to work today which I couldnt refuse so better than an envelope with a fiver in and fewer carbon emisions! but I still managed to mix business & pleasure and got 45 miles in the late afternoon. I nearly melted but I gave it both cylinders on a couple of climbs which was ok and ground out a few miles of next weeks time trial circuit. I'm looking forward to it but from my point of view anyone with any ambition should be able to sleep easy when they see my name on the startsheet!
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Yes, another for the Barton on Humber race, I decided to enter on the line because I had good sensations in my legs on friday. A good tough little racing circuit and quiet safe roads.
I've decided the best way to approach these races is by getting up the road in a small group asap, and the best way of making sure ypu dont miss the break is by making it happen, even if you pay for all the attacking later on.
I got an envelope for first A and thought I'd covered my expenses for the day until I discovered a cut in the sidewall of my new ultremo!
Tim had a good go at getting up the road early on, keep attacking Tim it's the only way to race, and the way to get stronger.
Wanted to do Spurn Head today but 12 hours of OT was too much to turn down for me at the moment..got a new bike to pay for.
I've decided the best way to approach these races is by getting up the road in a small group asap, and the best way of making sure ypu dont miss the break is by making it happen, even if you pay for all the attacking later on.
I got an envelope for first A and thought I'd covered my expenses for the day until I discovered a cut in the sidewall of my new ultremo!
Tim had a good go at getting up the road early on, keep attacking Tim it's the only way to race, and the way to get stronger.
Wanted to do Spurn Head today but 12 hours of OT was too much to turn down for me at the moment..got a new bike to pay for.
11 of the Mighty Clifton took on the Spurn Head ride (Ginnie, TonyG, Faz, KiwiMatt, DarrenN, AndyG, JonG, SeanW, SimonW, Broomy and self). Great to be riding out of York, with the sun already cracking the flags and the whole day in front of us. Felt privileged indeed.
Made very good progress, when we were moving: tight formation and everyone taking turns at a sensible pace. Problem was we were often not moving as we suffered 6 punctures before half way! Still, there are worse things in life than sitting in the sun beside a sun drenched canal offering encouragement to the craftsmen fixing their tubes...
Lunch in Withernsea - what a place! Spotted tea room in Lighthouse museum. Served by a lovely old lady - bless her, she was doing her best, but multi-tasking was not her thing. Back half of the queue went to another cafe, while the front half all but made their own sandwiches in the kitchen. The tea garden out back was quite a spot though under the dazzling white lighthouse.
On down the coast, cool breeze. Heading for the concrete sand covered cobbles of the "Enfer du Est". On down to the spit - not a lot there all told - just a satisfying destination.
2-30pm - 80 miles to go. Back across the Greenwich Meridian then round Sunk Islands heading for Hedon. More cans of fizz, then onto the docklands cycleway. Before the final push back from S Cave.
All wilting a bit at the end. Darren suffering from severe dehydration - you OK now?
Superb route, devised and lead, sublimely, by Broomy
Special "mention in dispatches" goes to Kiwi-Matt, who doubled his longest mileage to date.
A real adventure, some very different terrain. Wouldn't want to ride out there every week. But every couple of years........
Well done to G down south.
See you next Sunday for a more sensible ride.
Made very good progress, when we were moving: tight formation and everyone taking turns at a sensible pace. Problem was we were often not moving as we suffered 6 punctures before half way! Still, there are worse things in life than sitting in the sun beside a sun drenched canal offering encouragement to the craftsmen fixing their tubes...
Lunch in Withernsea - what a place! Spotted tea room in Lighthouse museum. Served by a lovely old lady - bless her, she was doing her best, but multi-tasking was not her thing. Back half of the queue went to another cafe, while the front half all but made their own sandwiches in the kitchen. The tea garden out back was quite a spot though under the dazzling white lighthouse.
On down the coast, cool breeze. Heading for the concrete sand covered cobbles of the "Enfer du Est". On down to the spit - not a lot there all told - just a satisfying destination.
2-30pm - 80 miles to go. Back across the Greenwich Meridian then round Sunk Islands heading for Hedon. More cans of fizz, then onto the docklands cycleway. Before the final push back from S Cave.
All wilting a bit at the end. Darren suffering from severe dehydration - you OK now?
Superb route, devised and lead, sublimely, by Broomy
Special "mention in dispatches" goes to Kiwi-Matt, who doubled his longest mileage to date.
A real adventure, some very different terrain. Wouldn't want to ride out there every week. But every couple of years........
Well done to G down south.
See you next Sunday for a more sensible ride.
Polaris 2 day mountain bike orienteering event in Derbyshire for myself and Linda - entered as a female pair. Pulling into the campsite Friday night it was all very much smaller than we expected! Official results aren't out as yet to confirm but I heard c.250 people only. Regardless it was a good event, well organised and challenging - hopefully their new sponsors OMM will ramp things up and get more people at future events.
Only my 3rd MBO event and the first MBO together, overall we were well paced and of equal ability on the map reading... 7 hours riding on the Sat and 5 hours Sun had us clocking up 99 miles in total... with us getting 5 more points on the shorter day riding.
Second place in our category, but a long way behind the winning solo lady on points. And Linda's short travel sparkly new bike kept me green with envy all weekend!
Only my 3rd MBO event and the first MBO together, overall we were well paced and of equal ability on the map reading... 7 hours riding on the Sat and 5 hours Sun had us clocking up 99 miles in total... with us getting 5 more points on the shorter day riding.
Second place in our category, but a long way behind the winning solo lady on points. And Linda's short travel sparkly new bike kept me green with envy all weekend!
I also did Broomo’s 160 mile Spurnathon on what turned out to be a glorious hot day. As Rob mentioned, the first half was a bit of puncture-fest. I was privileged to witness Matt pull off the catch of the season by losing his drink bottle in an upward spiral before catching it again on the way down while doing 20mph, something you’d pay money to see. Unfortunately, he wasted all his luck with that move and proceeded to double-puncture. The next puncture plague hit us at Rotsea where the group hit a sharp off-road gravel section. We were soon in Withernsea though for a comical pensioners’ lunch at the lighthouse.
The trip down the spit to Spurn Point was great fun, with drifting sand and cobbled concrete making the traverse “a bit technical”. Then followed a ride through the flatlands towards Hull, including Paull - a great name for a village!
Broomo then took us on a fascinating route through Hull, firstly along the scenic tourist route of the dilapidated dockside, then along a delightfully glass-strewn industrial path which forced a walk. Then some urban street cycling, up the stairs and along a steel catwalk on top of a massive warehouse roof before descending the stairs to take in the delights of the promenade of the Costa Del Hull.
As Rob alluded to, for various stupid reasons I hadn’t taken on enough water at the few pit stops. Around North Cave, after 11 and half hours in the sun, my legs felt fine but I started feeling sicker than a sick dog with a barbecued brain. I managed to hang on until we dropped Broomo off in Elvington but then, embarrassingly, I was forced to pull over as smoke started spewing from under the bonnet. I had an overwhelming urge to throw up, something I’d never experienced before. The AA arrived in the form of AndyG and Rob who very kindly towed me the last few miles, thanks heaps guys! It all got a bit messy when I got home however the engine works fine now. It was completely my fault, you’d think I’d know better. I actually loved the heat, I’d simply forgotten the need to drink more on the long hot days.
I’d like to congratulate Broomo on his navigation, he always had his head in a map – in fact at one stage almost wearing it through the back of a parked car. He did a sensational job! As Rob said, everyone without exception rode together really well in weather I only wish would happen more often.
D.
The trip down the spit to Spurn Point was great fun, with drifting sand and cobbled concrete making the traverse “a bit technical”. Then followed a ride through the flatlands towards Hull, including Paull - a great name for a village!
Broomo then took us on a fascinating route through Hull, firstly along the scenic tourist route of the dilapidated dockside, then along a delightfully glass-strewn industrial path which forced a walk. Then some urban street cycling, up the stairs and along a steel catwalk on top of a massive warehouse roof before descending the stairs to take in the delights of the promenade of the Costa Del Hull.
As Rob alluded to, for various stupid reasons I hadn’t taken on enough water at the few pit stops. Around North Cave, after 11 and half hours in the sun, my legs felt fine but I started feeling sicker than a sick dog with a barbecued brain. I managed to hang on until we dropped Broomo off in Elvington but then, embarrassingly, I was forced to pull over as smoke started spewing from under the bonnet. I had an overwhelming urge to throw up, something I’d never experienced before. The AA arrived in the form of AndyG and Rob who very kindly towed me the last few miles, thanks heaps guys! It all got a bit messy when I got home however the engine works fine now. It was completely my fault, you’d think I’d know better. I actually loved the heat, I’d simply forgotten the need to drink more on the long hot days.
I’d like to congratulate Broomo on his navigation, he always had his head in a map – in fact at one stage almost wearing it through the back of a parked car. He did a sensational job! As Rob said, everyone without exception rode together really well in weather I only wish would happen more often.
D.
I did the Northern Rock Cyclone with the Saddle Skedaddle team on Saturday, it was raining when I got up at some ungodly hour, but cleared by the time we set off. It was a nice 108 mile course. Well organised but yeah, the food was rubbish! The best part was the race in the park the evening before and the National Road Championships the day after. Great fun mingling with the best of the best!
My ride report is here
My ride report is here
Ron Kitchen 100K for me which was a sportive this year, full intention to take it steady but as soon as the timing chip was attached to the bike and I rolled across the line those plans soon disappered and I pushed on a bit too quick for my own good as the headwind all the way back from Hutton le Hole took it's toll on me resulting in cramp first in the right hamstring which brought me to a halt for a while in Huntington then the left Quad about half a mile from the finish.
Not very impressed with what you got for the costly entry fee even with the £10 discount for being a member of the CTC, hope they return to it being just a challange ride or an Audax next year.
What do the others think ?
Ian H
Not very impressed with what you got for the costly entry fee even with the £10 discount for being a member of the CTC, hope they return to it being just a challange ride or an Audax next year.
What do the others think ?
Ian H
Are we there yet
Absolutely - Well done to Lizzie Armitstead - Yorkshire's finest (she's from Otley!)StephF wrote:I did the Northern Rock Cyclone with the Saddle Skedaddle team on Saturday, it was raining when I got up at some ungodly hour, but cleared by the time we set off. It was a nice 108 mile course. Well organised but yeah, the food was rubbish! The best part was the race in the park the evening before and the National Road Championships the day after. Great fun mingling with the best of the best!
My ride report is here
I think the word adventure is apt and sums up the days ride to Spurn head. I really enjoyed the ride and thanks to all for the wheels to follow and to Steve for great map reading.
Hope your ok Darren, I new something must have happened after Elvington when me and Shaun sat up and nobody rejoined us I'm just surprised it wasn't me that was in need of attention. I was amazed I didn't cramp or feel sick myself I'm usually guilty of not drinking enough especially in those conditions. Certainly my furthest distance I've traveled on 2 wheels in one day but it is overshadowed by Gregs effort and Brians efforts in America.
But agreeing with Rob not a ride you want to do too often as it is unique and doesn't compare to any other Club run.
Sadly won't be out for a couple of weeks now as I'm off to France to see some of the Tour. Im hoping to see the start on Saturday and some of the stages in Pyrenees.
Should be back for the Peter Gray memorial ride though if I feel up to it.
Jon
Hope your ok Darren, I new something must have happened after Elvington when me and Shaun sat up and nobody rejoined us I'm just surprised it wasn't me that was in need of attention. I was amazed I didn't cramp or feel sick myself I'm usually guilty of not drinking enough especially in those conditions. Certainly my furthest distance I've traveled on 2 wheels in one day but it is overshadowed by Gregs effort and Brians efforts in America.
But agreeing with Rob not a ride you want to do too often as it is unique and doesn't compare to any other Club run.
Sadly won't be out for a couple of weeks now as I'm off to France to see some of the Tour. Im hoping to see the start on Saturday and some of the stages in Pyrenees.
Should be back for the Peter Gray memorial ride though if I feel up to it.
Jon