PLYMOUTH WINTER PRE-SEASON CAMP RIDE ONE

Martin Smith



The Essential Facts!

Name (+ team nickname): Martin Smith

Age: 39

Lives: Wakefield, West Yorkshire/ Toddington, Beds

Grew up in Yelverton Plymouth

Height / Weight: 1.81m/ 75kg

Racing Category: E

National Ranking in 2006 13th Elite

Career wins: Road/Circuit:- 70
MTB:- 20
TT:- 10


Summary of your strengths and weaknesses on the bike: S- Sprinting, endurance W- Climbing long steady climbs

When and why did you start riding? BMX 1983-1986
MTB 1999
Road 2000
TT 2002

What was your first club? Army CU

When was your first race? Road race- Apr 2000, 4th cat race, also my first win

What was your first win First Elite win – Hilingdon 2003/ Road race Chas Messenger 2005

What is your best ever race result- National Masters RR Champs 2008

What was your most embarrassing moment on a bike? Spinning a 360 on last downhill lbend of the IOM Viking trophy RR with 2km to go.

What bike are you racing on in 2009 Giant TCR advanced team

What are your aims for 2009?top 3 SERR series/ top 20 Elite ranking

Who was your biggest cycling inspiration? LA/ Stephen Roche

Who would be your bicycle belle? Vicky Pendleton

Outside cycling, my claim to fame is… Once made the local paper for ‘alledgedy’ smashing a bar door after being thrown out due to complaining about being short changed

Summarise yourself in four words: Gritty, Determined, Team-player, Humourous




All Welcome and it's free.



First Ride - Jan 1 09 1030 Novotel for four hours

Route Plymouth Novotel 1030 - Head out to Callington, drop down to Gunnislake and then Tavistock. Climb out of Tavistock to Princetown and one lap of Burrator reservoir, followed by final ride back to Plymouth.

This route is pretty steady one long climb out of Gunnislake. There will be a steady through and off back to Plymouth.

Martin Smith (pictured above in green jersey) National Masters Road Champion will be on hand for any questions and no - one gets left behind.

See you all there

Butlins xmas 08

JJ's war face!!!

We dominated the arcade game 'virtual cop 3' during our long weekend break at Butlins. There was much drinking done and silly behaviour, however NO training! Great wkend kids loved it.

In 2009 I am the KURGAN

PLYMOUTH WINTER CAMP

Plymouth Winter
Camp
1-4 Jan 09
Meet at novotel 0830 daily
More details by email leave your email and I will reply with further details

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bIymHvdWhic

Epic ride of the marshes

Great ride yesterday. Rob W and I thrashed each out a long lumpy ride for four hours. Heading down to Paignton -Newton Abbott - Ashburton and home. Lots of rain and mud with no coffee stop.

Next weekend not riding

1830 Thursday night time level 2 ride
0815 Novotel on Saturday
0900 novotel on Sunday

Comments please is this better than strictly? I would defo watch

looks like more of this

Armstrong confirms tour place

VELORIDERS WEIGHT LOSS CLUB

1st Monday in Jan to end of March. Post your weight publicly on VR every Monday and I add it into a spreadsheet which Adam hosts for me so you can see who is doing well.
Normally get 30-40 people doing it. Weight loss ranges from 1lb over 12 weeks to 23 or 24lbs
You start by stating your current weight and your target weight for end of March and then you get measured against what you say you will achieve week by week

www.veloriders.co.uk

Spraggy is no sprog

Bikinmotion's Spragg Secures Professional Contract



News Posted: 5 December 2008



Bikinmotion Cycling Club member, 21 year old James Spragg from Exeter, has secured a professional cycling team contract for the 2009 season with International squad ,Trek Marco Polo. His contract is recognition of James's recent achievements and his future potential.



Above: James Spragg



Two years ago James went to Holland to spend some time racing with the then Discovery Channel Marco Polo cycling team, the feeder team to the Discovery Squad. Since then they have kept an eye on his progress and after a successful 2008 season riding in France, he has gained a place in the squad now called Trek Marco Polo for 2009. This is his first fully professional contract and will hopefully open many doors. The first of these will be the Tour de Langkawi, a traditional season opener that is ranked only one level down from the Tour de France.

"Riding with Trek Marco Polo is a great opportunity to progress and compete in bigger races" he says. "I will also have the benefit of riding with some very experienced riders like Leon Van Bon has won stages in the Tour de France and Fuyu Li rode with Discovery when Armstrong was last riding there."



In 2009 the Dave Rayner fund which was set up to support young British riders will be helping James for the first time. James is really looking forward to the season and intends to repay the faith his new Team has put in him.

Ricco Darts game

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Is this guy a Triathlete?

TUESDAY 1830 MARSH MILLS 2ND DEC 08

Two hours round four corners of Plymouth

Saturday morning ride 0815 Novotel

Three hours towards Kingsbridge and back.....

FIXED FURSDAYS

MEET AT ELBURTON PUB THURS 20 NOV 08 AND WEEKLY AT 1830HRS FOR 1.30HR RIDE IN LIGHTED STREETS

FIXED WHEELS WELCOME!!!

SATURDAY 0815 NOVOTEL THREE HOURS OVER DARTMEET

You are gonna need some motivation cause it's a lumpy three hours

Thursday night Chain gang 1815 13 November 2008

Whilst in Birmingham I took part in the winter chain gang at night. It was on all lit roads and some nights there were over thirty riders. I would like to try this idea in Plymouth so on Thursday the 6th November at 1815 starting from the Elburton pub.

The route will be published in detail later but basically ride to cattedown folowing the water line then through town and Union street. Up through Devonport and St budeaux taking in Victoria Hill. Along Crownhill turning left at fire station round back off airport and then down Novorisk hill alon embankement and back up to Elburton pub.

This is a 23 mile route and should take just over an hour and 15. We can add on later in the year or add on sprints along Billacombe to finish.

saturdays training ride 0815 Novotel

You are gonna need some motivation caue it's lumpy three hours

Legros training camp

Legro’s Training Camp 2009

Use the code word Navy to get free airport transfer

Come train in the sun with Multi World Masters Champion and Mastercoach Dave Le Grys.

Dave Le Grys invites you to his Annual Training Camp

Book and pay for your own flight, flying from your local airport to suit you, and still have the benefits of this exclusive training package.
Flights must be booked by yourself, and if possible to arrive on April 6th - April 20th 2009

provisions can me made if you fly out the day before or after date(s) suggested due to flight schedules not same as above, or you might prefer a 10 day package or choose your own dates

Groups welcomed and catered for, including non-cyclists who want to travel with their partners Structured training available, suitable for all abilities
Guidebook with coaching information, route maps and other information so you can plan ahead and enjoy your holiday

Coaching advice and support throughout your stay
Group leaders for all abilities with every ride
Reigning World Masters, British Senior Champions and experienced riders willing to assist all riders

Half board accommodation - 4 Star Hotel
We will be staying at the Hotel Pollenca Park which is just off the beach front.
Which has 316 rooms all with balcony and seas views
……………………………………………………………………………………

For further information please contact Dave Le Grys 01206 271553 or 07930 648469
or email: legro@mastercoach.fsnet.co.uk

Visit my website www.mastercoach.co.uk for further details and booking form. While you are there, take a look at the pictures from previous Tours, just click on Training camp.


Prices are as follows: subject to pound exchange rate

Option 1
Departure date 06/04/09 for Fourteen Nights Return 20/04/09
Accommodation Pollenca Park Hotel on Half Board £373.80
SOLE OCCUPANCY Supplement £70.00 = £443.80
Option 2
Departure date 06/04/09 for Seven Nights Return 13/04/09
Accommodation Pollenca Park Hotel on Half Board £210.00
SOLE OCCUPANCY Supplement £35.00 = £245.00

COLIN LEWIS OPEN NIGHT 12 th November 2008

Here is an invitation to come along to Colin Lewis Cycles at 17, Dartmouth Road, PAIGNTON, TQ4 5AD from 4 p.m. till late.





You will see on show:-

The NEW Cervelo 2009 bike range including the S3 - bikes that will be ridden next season by Carlos Sastre (winner of Tour de France 2008), Fabian Cancellara (Olympic Time Trial Champion, 2008), Thor Husvod and of course Jez Hunt.

The Garmin GPS enhanced cycle computers - not only will you know where you are you will be able to find your way home - these systems will tell you all you can possibly want to know about your ride and your performance.

The NEW Dura-ace 7900 Group Set

and finally the range of Elite Turbo Trainers - buy one and train in the comfort of your own home while it pours with rain outside

Refreshments will be available to all

Saturday Training 8th November 2008

All 0800 Novotel 180 minutes Yes 180 minutes Adam... See you there.

All Welcome...

The king of pain

Sunday training ride 0900 Novotel 180 mins

SATURDAY TRAINING RIDE

Tomorrow's ride 0800 Novotel 120 minutes steady ride.

5min turns at the front so everyone gets a turn

Theme - Sunglasses

WINTER TRAINING STARTS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all those who would like a fresh start for the 09 season. Training starts on the 1st November 2008 with a 2hr ride from the Novotel at 0800. Join the ride and have the best season of your life.

Whilst in Birmingham I took part in the winter chain gang at night. It was on all lit roads and some nights there were over thirty riders. I would like to try this idea in Plymouth so on Thursday the 6th November at 1830 starting from the Elburton pub.

The route will be published in detail later but basically ride to cattedown folowing the water line then through town and Union street. Up through Devonport and St budeaux taking in Victoria Hill. Along Crownhill turning left at fire station round back off airport and then down Novorisk hill alon embankement and back up to Elburton pub.

This is a 23 mile route and should take just over an hour and 15. We can add on later in the year or add on sprints along Billacombe to finish.

Make a comment see what you think

Posted by JAMES SMITH at 19:26 Links to this post

Ross and Brand

Just wrong

Richard "the dark" Prince

Fame at last!!

Tour Of Majorca team raise profile of cycling

RU TRAINING RIDER OF THE YEAR

I did this last year and got lots of nominations but kept it pretty low key. This year I will award a bottle of my finest VINO Tinto to the South West Rider voted Rider of the Year.

At the moment I am looking for nominations just leave a comment anonymously if you like with your nomination and why. I will then take the top three and leave it to public vote. Although you will need to register to be able to take part in the public vote.

I will close the nominations at 1159 24 Oct 2008

The Reamer flies to Silver

he Somerset Road Club race team have just returned home from a very rewarding trip to the Spanish island of Mallorca, where they where competing in the European Master's cycling championships.The team consisted of Greg Sandy, Kelvin Price, Leigh Pinchen and Simon Coles.
The races, in age group categories were contested on a fast, energy sapping circuit around Playa de Palma and were run off at speeds in excess of 30 mph. From the start of the race the action was electric with the road club riders in the main moves. The national team from Spain rode a controlling tempo and countered any decisive moves.
Greg Sandy was well placed in the early breaks of the day and was defensively protected by team SRC, but the bigger squads realised the danger of letting a former champion go clear and by the end of the sixth lap it was obvious to all that the race would end in a mass bunch sprint and this would work in the favour of both Kelvin and Greg.
Entering the final stages of the race with well under 1 km to the finish both Greg and Kelvin where fantastically positioned near the front of the 100 strong peleton. Unfortunately Greg was checked up into the barriers by one of the Spanish riders and had nowhere to go but Kelvin, seeing a great opening, made his move for the line. With a truly great burst of speed Kelvin (The Reemer) Price claimed a superb silver medal in the 30-35 age group.
It was a very special day for Kelvin and a great reward for the huge effort and training that he had been putting in prior to the trip. The race team were supported by other club members and a wonderful week in the winter sun was had by all.

Training for the winter starts 1st November

To all those who would like a fresh start for the 09 season. Training starts on the 1st November 2008 with a 2hr ride from the Novotel at 0800. Join the ride and have the best season of your life.

Whilst in Birmingham I took part in the winter chain gang at night. It was on all lit roads and some nights there were over thirty riders. I would like to try this idea in Plymouth so on Thursday the 6th November at 1830 starting from the Elburton pub.

The route will be published in detail later but basically ride to cattedown folowing the water line then through town and Union street. Up through Devonport and St budeaux taking in Victoria Hill. Along Crownhill turning left at fire station round back off airport and then down Novorisk hill alon embankement and back up to Elburton pub.

This is a 23 mile route and should take just over an hour and 15. We can add on later in the year or add on sprints along Billacombe to finish.

Make a comment see what you think

Armstrong's comeback race!

NBS Commando Challenge Judith does well

The 11th October CTCRM commando challenge 3 miles of ultimate challenges

LEGROS training camp!!

Legro’s’ Training Camp 2009 April 6-20th

Come train in the sun with Multi World Masters Champion and Mastercoach Dave Le Grys.

Legro invites you to his Annual Training Camp

Book and pay for your own flight, flying from your local airport to suit you, and still have the benefits of this exclusive training package.
Flights must be booked by yourself, and if possible to arrive on April 6th - April 20th 2009

provisions can me made if you fly out the day before or after date(s) suggested due to flight schedules not same as above, or you might prefer a 10 day package or choose your own dates

Groups welcomed and catered for, including non-cyclists who want to travel with their partners Structured training available, suitable for all abilities
Guidebook with coaching information, route maps and other information so you can plan ahead and enjoy your holiday

Coaching advice and support throughout your stay
Group leaders for all abilities with every ride
Reigning World Masters, British Senior Champions and experienced riders willing to assist all riders

Half board accommodation - 4 Star Hotel
We will be staying at the Hotel Pollensa Park which is just off the beach front.

……………………………………………………………………………………..............................

For further information please contact Dave Le Grys 01206 271553 or 07930 648469
or email: legro@mastercoach.fsnet.co.uk or visit my website www.mastercoach.co.uk for more details

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I am also running a track training camp directly after on April 21-27th which will be based in Palma near the indoor velodrome

To book a place please contact Legro’s track camp organiser, Andy Hewitt email andrew@velodrome.org.uk or go on the Velodrome website for more information and booking form http://www.velodrome.org.uk/trackcamp.html

Tour Of Mallorca Stage 2

A little photo of me getting soaked to the skin.

About to start TT

Stage two interview

Stage four TT on rider Cam courtesy of the legendary Richard Prince

Tour Of Mallorca

Tour of Mallorca

GOOD LUCK JJ

Tomorrow JJ flies to Palma airport, for the Tour of Mallorca, after recently winning the South West circuit champs. I'm sure he'll have no worries hanging on in there!!

RU Training hits over 15,000

After two years and 15,000 hits we would like to have a poll on the most favourite story. Was it the Ras De cymru stuff or was it the You tube bumph?

Vote now by commenting and looking at archives

Training tomo 1000 novotel easy

Stage Three Tour Of Mallorca

FROM NOVICE TO ELITE IN THREE YEARS CONGRATS TO ROB WILCOCKS

Training tomo Saturday 27th September 2008 1000 NOVOTEL

1000 Novotel four hours

Nice and easy no one will be left behind

Quick transition

Mylor triathlon T2

South West Cicruit Race Champion

The 20th September saw the largest gathering of Elite riders in the South West for the South West Circuit Race Championships. The event was held at Merryfield Airstation a large airfield ideal for circuit racing.

Circuit races are usually held at race tracks or airfields and are generally flat and fast. They are often technical and require an ability to accelerate and decelerate very quickly and repeatedly whilst watching every move.

The race was longer than most circuit races at a time of 90 mins + 1 lap. I used this to my advantage and felt that an early attack would probably succeed as other riders may feel it would be too early to go. As soon as the flag was dropped from the lead car I drifted over to the right side of the track and gently accelerated rather than a full attack. I felt that a gentle roll away would be more successful. This first roll away failed but a few seconds later I repeated the move and this time it stuck with A Somerset RC rider following my wheel.

This move stayed away for about 30 mins with only a 15 second gap until James Williams ES Torigini and Greg Sandy SRC made a move from the bunch and bridged the gap. This was then followed by John Wyn Achva Limoux.

This then became the winning move of the race and this group managed to stay away from the ever chasing bunch right until the last lap. It was at this time that I felt extremely tired. I knew that if I left it to a bunch sprint that I would lose against Williams and Sandy.

These two were still taking turns in the move halfway round the last lap so were happy to wait for the bunch sprint. I missed a turn and gathered myself. This time I did attack with force and built a small gap. I then waited to see if there was a chase but as I thought Williams and Sandy looked at each other whilst Wynn was unable or unwilling to do anything.

As I approached the last corner I then saw that Sandy was now chasing on his own and quickly chasing me down. It was however too little and too late. I was quite a way out as I began celebrating.

I was awarded a BCF medal and a Jersey to wear for one year.



photos courtesy of Ann Owens

TRIATHLON

This is steve fergie in action swimming at this years plymouth Plymouth triathlon, He won the swim in a very fast time of 17 mins 34 sec. (1500m open water.)

Contador is the man!!

He's Back... but how will Contador take it?

Ilton E 12 Crit Won by Greg Sandy

A really tough race... Lots of riders felt it was the right thing to do to mark Neal Coleman KFS. The wiley old Greg Sandy made an early move with five other riders whislt the bunch marked each other out of contention.

It was not until later that Coleman with with James Williams hot on his heels got away for a minor placing

The climb to Kit hill

A little attempt at camera work whilst climbing. Not heard the sound so apologies if there is any swearing... I did a four hour ride today pretty steady and then finished off with 5 intervals and five sprints on Billacombe road to finish. Well done to Jamie T who is only just back from injury and hung on.

Soreen sponsor www.team-certini.co.uk

Soreen are now providing the fuel for the premier cycling team in the South West.

Stephen Ferguson pictured on the left has new found oomph since trying the new soreen Go bars. In his first ever road race he managed to gain 6th whilst James Smith managed another top four place in the Elite circuit race at Ilton Somerset.

" I am sure the quick fire fuel from Soreen helped me in the final sprint"

check out www.soreen.co.uk

I have been selected to ride for pro cycle hire in the Tour of Mallorca

The finest of the International Masters and Cycle-Masters circuit returns to Majorca once again to dispute the 2008 Balearic Islands International Masters Cycling Week, which celebrates this year its 11th Edition.

From the 5th to the 11th October, our island will play host to a competition which, over the years, has come to be recognised as one of the major events of the Amateur Trial Calendar.

The Balearic Islands International Masters Cycling Week includes three different competitions, with different classifications and prices per each one. In addition, Organization establishes Two Big Prizes, for each winners of the races to be disputed: Master 50 – 55 – 60 – 65 and Cycle-Masters – Master 30 – 35 – 40 – 45, being the winners those cyclists who participate and reach the best classification per points in the three races that compose the XI International Masters Cycling Week, according to rules designed by the Organization. The Big Prize consists of one-week travel to Punta Cana for two people in all inclusive basis.

Like the previous edition, the calendar will start with the celebration of the European Cup, on Sunday.

The entire calendar will be the following:

- XIV European Masters Road Race Cup, Sunday October 5th.
- XII International Trophy for Masters Palmanova – Magaluf, Monday October 6th.
- XI Tour of Majorca for Masters, October 8th – 11th.

Over the last years, the number of participants, countries and competition levels have been increasing, making of this event an obligated meeting for all amateur cycling lovers

MY MAIN WORRY IS NOT GETTING DROPPED!!!!


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The FERGINATOR has a stunning season

Exeter early bird aquathlons. Series overall winner!!
Burnham on sea aquathlon 1st
Exeter University aquathlon 1st
Saltash aquathlon 1st
Mylor triathlon 2nd
Windsor Elite Triathlon 21st
Helston Triathlon 6th
Plymouth Triathlon 7th
Winchester Triathlon 9th
Chard Wheelers circuit race Elton, debut 6th pos 3/4 cat .....(ha ha)

Le tour 2008

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2 UP Ten training

The new Nicole!!

SHREDCC TRAINING RIDE

Surrey League five Day

This was the hardest race I have ever done with stages averaging 100 miles. unforutnaly after crashing on stage four, I could not complete. I was half an hour down on the leaders anyway. I spent the whole time working for our guest team leader Martin Smith.

Ouch it hurt



Surrey League Revolutions 5 Day Cycle Race 2008 from Alistair Cooper on Vimeo.

NATIONAL MASTERS RR

After a change of date and no less than three changes of course, the 2008 National Masters 30-34 & 35-39 Road Race Championships rolled out of Owselbury through the neutralised zone to start nine laps of the tough, nine mile circuit East of Winchester. It was a nervous start with a couple of early efforts to test the legs. First time up the climb to Lane End, the 30-34 category was headed by Matthew Higgins (Team Corley Cycles) who had pulled out 20 seconds over the bunch. 15 seconds behind Higgins was Grant Bayton (Sport Beans–Wilier), leading the 35-39 category. The course was tough enough that two riders were already out the back.



A lap later it was James Smith (Team Certini) who took the initiative, pulling out 12 seconds from the peloton. It was a bold move, but Smith was caught and went out of the back, spending the rest of the race circulating alone. After the early excitement, a group of 13 riders formed which held together for two laps headed by Dan Staite (Python RT), Simon Warren (Norwood Paragon) and Richard Cartland (Team Corley Cycles). Also in the group were Cartland’s team mate Higgins and Justin Hoy and Peter Wager of Felt Racing. After a lap they were 2 minutes ahead of the main bunch; a lap later the gap was up to nearly 3 and a half.



Then the thirteen were three with Staite, Cartland and James Williams pulling out a twenty second lead on the remains of the lead group. The group fragmented again when Higgins, Bayton, Martin Smith (A W Cycles) and Andy Lyons (Heron Cyclesport) attempted to bridge the gap to the leading three. Williams dropped off, but the two groups came together – albeit briefly.



With two laps to go Higgins broke away again, pulling out 2 minutes on the lead group at the close of the lap and another one by the bell. By this point the lead group had broken up into a series of two and three man groups.



Higgins held the gap to take the 30-34 jersey by four minutes from team mate Cartland (2nd overall) with Justin Hoy (Felt Racing) (3rd in category, 10th overall) a further three and a half minutes back. The 35-39 category was much closer with Smith winning the sprint from Staite and Lyons.

Cycle Kingdom Classic Road Race

Chris McNamara (Wildside RT) proved a strong and worthy winner of the Cycle Kingdom Classic Road Race held on Sunday 29th June over a combination of challenging circuits based around Milland in Hampshire.

The racing started early as a small group of 4 riders ( John Wager, Jaco Ehlers, James Smith, Rob Willcocks ) attacked within the first mile. They were to form the basis of a larger breakaway which established itself on the opening circuit and by the time the race had moved on the 2nd circuit that contained the 25% Milland Prime Hill the lead group had already gained around 2 minutes on the peleton (Chris McNamara, Wouter Sybrandy, John Venness, Jaco Ehlers, Rob Willcocks, Jason Edwards, Tim Elverson, John Wager, James Smith, Stephen Richards, Ross Adams, Andy Betts).

The break grew their lead to a maximum of 4 minutes at one point, until a chase group of 7 finally formed behind and set off in pursuit (Warren Jesse, Steve Gower, Anders Christensen, Justin Hoy, Warrick Spence, Rob Hurd and Danny Axford). But ahead it was McNamara who looked the strongest on every hill, taking maximum KOM points at almost every opportunity.

Onto the finishing curcuit and the leaders split with McNamara dragging both Sybrandy and Veness off the front. At the same time the chasers also accelerated with Axford, Spence and Hurd gaining on every lap. At the bell McNamara again had his companians in trouble on the steeper sections of the climb, while Ross Adams had pulled clear of the remains of the break and was heading for 4th place.

As the 3 leaders made the final ascent to the finish line Chris McNamara had saved the best until last, distancing both Veness and Sybrandy for a clear and well deserved victory.



1 - Chris McNamara - Wildside RT E 2hrs 54 mins
2 - John Veness - ES Torigni 2 @10s
3 - Wouter Sybrandy - Sigma Sport/Specialized E @ 20s
4 - Ross Adams - Red Kite Cycles/Torq 1 @1min
5 - Andy Betts - Twickenham CC 1 @1min 20s
6 - Jaco Ehlers - Wildside RT 2 @1min 25s
7 - Stephen Richards - VC Meudon 2 @1min30s
8 - Robert Willcocks - Ajchva Limoux 1 @1 min 35s
9 - James Smith - Team Certini 1 @1min 40s
10 - Tim Elverson - Felt Racing E @1min 45s
11 - John Wager - Felt Racing E @2min 25s
12 - Warrick Spence - Cyclefit-Serotta E@2min 50s
13 - Danny Axford - Artic-Premier RT 1 st
14 - Rob Hurd - PM 1 st
15 - Steve Gowar - Sigma Sport/Specialized 1V @3min 50s
16 - Jason Edwards - Wildside RT 1 @ 6 min
17 - Anders Christensen - Cycle Kingdom RT 1 st
18 - Justin Hoy - Felt Racing E st
19 - Ben Luckwell - Sport Beans EV @ 8min
20 - Wayne Coombs - VC Montpellier 1 @ 8min 20s
21 - Darren Barclay - Artic-Premier RT 2@ 9mins
22 - Pete Wager - VC Meudon 2 st
23 - Simon McNamara - Wildside RT 1 st
24 - Michael Cripps - Army CU 3 st
25 - Mark Sussex - Wildside RT 2 st
26 - Chris Birch - East Street Cycles.com 2 st
27 - Simon Warren - Norwood Paragon CC 1 st
28 - John Glaysher - www.agiskoviner.com 2 st
29 - Sam Allen - I-Team 2J @19mins

Smith breaks front wheel due to awesome power!

What a gutter in last 200 metres of Div champs i broke my front wheel. Thanks to everyone for waiting for me.

BETABLOCKER THE LEGEND

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John Locke proves to be a popular local winner

Totnes Vire 2 day event won by John locke in final dash for finish. Two days of tough racing against teh best teams in the U.K. finally came down to a breakaway sprint which John Locke managed to win. This mean the stage win and overall.

Dave Clarke takes win but Southam crashes

A fantastically organised race with the cream of British racing including neo pro Dave Clarke and Tom Southam. Ham Hill started at a frenetic pace with Tom S making the first decisive attack on Ham Hill in front of big crowds.

Tom S was marked out and the bunch came back together. This was repeated throughout the afternoon but it looked like a breakaway was going to stay away when James Smith Trigon attacked on the dangerous descent. This was not long after Tom Southam had a gear issue on his bike that meant a nasty fall.

We all wish him well more news to follow.

The breakaway managed a half a lap before being brought back by a super strong peloton. The inevitable bunch sprint was won by Dave Clarke Team lacuna.

Great race.

Southam lines up for Ham Hill

Tom Southam Halfords/Bikehut pro is on the start sheet for this weekends top road race. Other favourites include Adam Holmes Trigon and James Williams riding unattached. Ham Hill is the main race of the day with the supporting 4th cat Pittards road race starting some 45 minutes earlier.



More info at www.yeovilcc.com

Can the Swisinator do it again?

Ok guys come on then what are you predictions for the forthcoming Paris Roubaix?

PCCC2UP 25

All,

Get your entries in for the Plymouth Corinthian CC '2up' 25 mile time trial around Ermington (S3/25S).

Send your entry to: Rob Scott, 21 Battershall Close, Staddiscombe, Plymouth, PL9 9UU

Cheques payable to: PCCC, £14 per team.

Entries close: 22nd April

Event date: Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2008. Start time: 0900.

Entries as of 10th April:

1. James Smith & Jamie Treliving - Trigon


Kind regards,


Rob

Photo courtesy of http://www.mikesimagination.net/

SOUTH WEST DIV CHAMPS INFO

Potential entrants,

I forward this message on behalf of the South West Road Race Work Group,
Please pass on to your fellow road racing members and encourage them to enter
Remember that entries are only accepted with the names of your club's officially nominated race marshal etc.

1st. June
South West Regional Road Race Championship (Senior & Junior)
Event H.Q. West Hill Village Hall Beech Park West Hill Ottery St.Mary Devon EX2 4RB
All Cats ( NatB + Reg B)
Entry Fees £15.00 Seniors
£10.00 Juniors
Entries to be made payable to:- "South West Road Racing (Cycling) Work Group"
Promoting Organisation:- South West Road Racing Work Group
Organiser:- Paul Ewings Exeter Wheelers 2 Jennifer Close Exeter Devon Ex2 4RB
email:- lycrabiker@hotmail.com
B.c. Membership No. 427283

Entries only on South West Regional Championship entry forms available from the organiser and club secs.
No entries on the day.
Closing date 22nd. May

Thanks

Graham Morgan S/W RCA

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An excellent and articulate blog. Awesome fixed TT machine in pictures

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Julius opens coaching website

Trigon take course record and Treliving makes his comeback

A snow blustery day greeted a large field in the Lizard today. The wind caused one accident sending John Payne tumbling. We wish him a speedy recovery. The racing was fast and furious with the course record tumbling at James Smiths hands or feet.

Steve Kelly continued his strong season taking second place and picking up a £200 cheque. Stuart Hall continues to score well and took third.

A great event with impeccable organisation and incredible prizes.



WINNER James Smith Trigon 01:13:22
2 Steve Kelly RNRMCA 01:14:53
3 Stuart Hall Alltrax 01:16:15

Adrian Clode managed to gain 2nd vet well Done Adrian


Tom Hawkins Road race proved to be a race for the strong men and was won by ...... with Matt Ewings second and the resurgent legendary Jamie Treliving third. Jamie T made the move and team mate Adam Holmes pushed the break further up the road. Adam punctured unluckily but was again one of the main movers of the race.

Lizard 30 j

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Vincent makes it a treble...

Steve Kelly pictured


Hard racing in better conditions than riders have had recently, still saw Pete Vincent take first place over an improving Glenn Borrett and Adam Holmes Trigon/wheelsofdorset/jjcoach/titan/powerbuilduk.

Pos No. Name Club Time
1 51 Pete Vincent North Devon Wheelers 30:38
2 10 Phil Borrett Bikinmotion CC 31:30
3 20 Adam Holmes Trigon etc… 31:33
4 40 Steve Kelly RNRMCA 31:43
5 45 Andrew Parker Mid Devon CC 31:48
6 58 Karl Hodson Trigon etc… 32:14
7 60 Chris Scott Plymouth Corinthian CC 32:19
8 42 Nick Harwood Trigon etc… 32:51
9 36 Andrew Waite CS Dynamo 33:10
10 32 Glenn Borrett Bikinmotion CC 33:16



Saturday in the Camel Valley was a different story altogether in storm conditions and a 40 mph wind. This week James Smith managed to gain a win over the rapid Steve Kelly. However this was not enough to win the series with Steve Kelly taking the title by nine seconds.


RESULTS OF THE 2ND STAGE:

1st - 22-12 James Smith
2nd- 22-32 Steve Kelly
3rd- 23-12 Dave Gilbert.

OVERALL RESULTS FROM BOTH STAGES:

1st - 45-36 Steve Kelly
2nd- 45-45 James Smith

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After recent abusive comments on my blog, I felt that maybe it was time to shut down but I decided to leave it to the people who hit the site. The poll is now closed and 61% of people who voted wanted the BLOG kept open.

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Northover Vets Two up won by VC Raphael

A busy weekend of racing sees Steve Kelly RNRMCA win the S6/10 in a blistering time. Taking 30 seconds of this blogs author namely me!! A great time in strong winds. Whilst the VC boys Colin Parry and Jason Streater were able to win the Northover Vets two up.

A good weekend for Trigon with two second places and the emergence of a strong pairing of Karl Hodson and Nick Harwood. Pictured above

Thanks to all the organisers without who we would not be able to race.

Thanks to A Owens for pics.

Pete Vincent makes it Two

Above Sean Keen pushing the envelope.


The refreshing start to the time trial season continues with more surprising results.

The Hilly yesterday 21 March 2008 again put some new faces on the podium. Pete Vincent took his second win of the season whilst Adam Holmes (Trigon) continues his strong season on the road in both disciplines. Third was the ever improving Stuart Hall Alltrax who managed the whole course in a 55t front chain ring (AWESOME).

Thanks to Ann Owens for the photos.

THREE podiums in one weekend!

What a weekend, only the third week of the season and two 1st places and one 2nd place.
Karla Hodson won the youth girls circuit race at Thruxton, brilliant stuff Karla. Her dad Karl did a great attacking ride in the senior race, getting boxed in to finish 9th. Get those tactics sorted and a win is on the cards Karl!
Nick Harwood won the Vets race and was a superb 3rd overall in the North Devon Wheelers 32 mile hilly time trial behind Peter Vincent 25 years his junior.
Junior Heffernen was a fine 2nd in the Plymouth 10km run. Junior is preparing for the National, European and World Triathlon championships. With his huge improvement in cycling, he has a great chance this year!
Adam Holmes and James Smith have just returned from a hard weeks training in the sun of Spain, they should be flying soon!

A minute with...

Will Hornby - 31 year old Nursery Worker

What's your best achievement?

1997 winner springtime pursuit

2006 winner pursuit

Set up Cycle Sport South Hams

Tell me about the club

Trying to fill the gap in South Devon for enthusiastic cyclists rather than just the racer although they are more than welcome too. The club is based in Kingsbridge. We aim to become a ~Go- Ride club and start coaching youngsters within the next year.

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What got you into cycling?

Watching the Tour in 1987 and seeing Stephen Roach win. I loved the atmosphere.

I joined my first club in 1992 in Kingsbridge needed a break from school.

What would you like to achieve this year?

I would want to win a road race and I want to strive for my first cat license.

What kind of day is normal for you?

I work 8-5 usually training about 6. I like to vary things but at this time of year it is mostly intervals. Wednesdays are usually easier rides.

We would like to run club TT's from Tor Cross to Stokehams it is about 8 miles on a Wednesday.

I am planning to race at Ilton this year.

Would you rather ride hills or on the flat?

I prefer hills.... more interesting.

Well thanks Will. Good luck for the season. Any last words?

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Forget Cippolini - Stoneyinator makes comeback

After riding two hours in a year and watching the second pursuit. The great Kairn Stone decided to enter the third pursuit.

After flying along with the scratch group something went pop and stoney decided that something was missing...

TRAINING!! GET ON YOUR BIKE!

John Locke proves too strong

The main event of the weekend was the third pursuit but with other Road Races in the area the Scratch group was much smalleer hence it took them three laps before they caught the main bunch.

The final climb proved desciive again as John Locke put in numerous attacks and wittled down the field until he overcame the last rider Adam Holmes. Holmes had been struggling in the bunch but managed to save enough energy to hang on to Super Locke.

Overall

John Locke

Adam Holmes

Another great series provided by Mid Devon and especially Ken Robertson.

Photos from Ann Owens

Smith and Holmes Sleeve the rest behind

CS DYNAMO 2 UP

Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)

10 mile – 2up TT - at 10.am on Sunday 2nd MARCH 2008 - – course S26R
“Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their Rules and Regulations”


Friends and Members of CS Dynamo (Exmouth) - the organiser is very grateful to them all.

HEADQUARTERS – Feniton Village Hall – this is accessed by turning off old A30 at Paterson’s Cross and turning right – signed Old Feniton(Green Lane). Riders riding to start should turn LEFT out of hall and Left at junction to join old A30 at Paterson’s Cross where left to start. Approx 1½ miles. Please do not use any other route. To ensure old A30 is NOT crossed when in use by competitors and to adhere to local regulations (see below) - * To return to HQ after finish, continue to Paterson’s Cross and turn right and right at next junction. Warm up can take place by turning right at Patersons Cross and then immediately left.
Please allow time to get to the start.

COURSE S26R/10 - Start on the old A30 at the lay-by approximately 200 yards East of Paterson’s Cross, Feniton, at a point 127 yards prior to the splay end of the lay-by. Proceed eastwards to go under railway bridge and join the new A30. (Care) Continue on A30 to pass Honiton and AT SECOND SLIP ROAD filter LEFT (M) into slip road signed “Dorchester”. Crossover A30 and turn RIGHT (M) (care) to rejoin A30 westbound. Pass Honiton and at off slip signed Otter Nurseries filter LEFT (M) to leave the A30. Give way at base of slip road and turn LEFT onto the old A30. Finish at a point 101 yards prior to the parapet of the old railway bridge and some 200 yards short of the start point.
PRIZES

1st Team - £50 2nd Team - £40 3rd Team £ 30
4th Team - £26 5th Team - £20 6 th Team £18
7th Team £15

1St CompositeTeam – £25

1st Team Rider under 16/18 - £20 2nd Team with Rider under 16/18 - £16

1st Team with Lady - £30 2nd Team with Lady - £ 25

Fastest Team with rider over 40 - £20; Second team with rider over 40 – £17;
Third team with rider over 40 - £15; Fourth Team with rider over 40 - £13

Fastest Team with rider over 50 - £20 Fastest Team with Rider over 60 - £20
Fastest Team with rider over 70 - £20


ONE TEAM – ONE PRIZE

PLEASE NOTE PARKING ARRANGEMENTS


1
Terry Wood
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+

2
Keith Stephenson
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+
10.02
3
Fiona Verney
Exeter Wheelers CC
L

4
Janvrin Edbrooke
Exeter Tri Club
L
10.04
5
Andy Waite
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)


6
Andrew Brimecombe
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
40+
10.06
7
Mark German
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
40+

8
Toby Gilmore
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
40+
10.08
9
Tom Cox
Northover Vets/Rudy Project
50+

10
Jon Wynn
Northover Vets/Rudy Project
40+
10.10
11
Stewart Cox
RNRMCA
40+

12
Bob Richards
RNRMCA
50+
10.12
13
Sue Brimecombe
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
L

14
Nik Rorke
Exeter Wheelers CC
L
10.14
15
Andrew Elworthy
Exeter Wheelers CC
40+

16
Stephen Cartwright
Exeter Wheelers CC
50+
10.16
17
Roger Lee_Smith
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+

18
Pam Symons
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
L
10.18
19
Jamie Trevilng
Trigon/jjcoach/wheelsofdorset/


20
Junior Hefferman
Titan/continental/powerbuild

10.20
21
David Stephen
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+

22
Jamie Fabricio
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)

10.22
23
Dave Moffett
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys


24
Tom Alliban
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
40+
10.24
25
Mark Pollard
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
40+

26
Matthew Stancombe
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
40+
10.26
27
Peter Money
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+

28
John Fuke
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
40+
10.28
29
Gary Andrews
Team Certini
40+

30
Jonathon Ellis
Team Certini

10.30
31
Chris Puertas
Alltrax
40+

32
Chris Cook
Alltrax
40+
10.32
33
Dave Wilkinson
Exeter Wheelers CC
40+

34
Steven Straughan
Exeter Tri Club

10.34
35
Andrew Lawrence
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
40+

36
David Moran
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
60+
10.36
37
Anthony Nicholls
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
50+

38
Richard Oram
Exeter Wheelers CC

10.38
39
Andy Winterbottom
Somerset RC/Bicycle Chain
40+

40
Tim Reeves
Somerset RC/Bicycle Chain
40+
10.40
41
Tom Dracup
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
14+

42
Mike Parker
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
60+
10.442
43
Chris Gostling
Exeter Wheelers CC
50+

44
Nick Denning
Exeter Wheelers CC

10.44
45
Roger Dean
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
70+

46
Keith White
Cycle Sport Dynamo (Exmouth)
40+
10.46
47
Ken Robertson
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
70+

48
Ralph Hitchens
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
60+
10.48
49
Karl Hodson
Trigon/jjcoach/wheelsofdorset/
40+

50
Adrian Clode
Titan/continental/powerbuild
40+
10.50
51
Andrew Parker
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles


52
Jake Durant
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
17+
10.52
53
Adam Birnie
Plymouth Tri Club


54
Phil Smith
Plymouth Corinthians CC

10.54
55
Dave Braunton
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys


56
Steve White
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys

10.56
57
Cliff Morrish
Plymouth Corinthians CC
70+

58
Brian Jude
Plymouth Corinthians CC
70+
10.58
59
John Hollier
Weston Wheelers


60
Paul Baker
Weston Wheelers
50+
11.00

61
Andrew Mapson
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys


62
Dale Robinson
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys
40+
11.02
63
Anthony O'Keefe
Plymouth Tri Club
40+

64
Neil Munday
Plymouth Tri Club

11.04
65
Mark Kurpyta
Somerset RC/Bicycle Chain
40+

66
Steve Saunders
Somerset RC/Bicycle Chain
40+
11.06
67
Ian Deakin
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
50+

68
Colin Lewis
Mid Devon CC/Colin Lewis Cycles
60+
11.08
69
Rob Scott
Plymouth Corinthians CC


70
Chris Scott
Plymouth Corinthians CC

11.10
71
Ivan Henry
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys


72
Colin Gibbons
1st Chard Wheeler McKinleys

11.12
73
Shaun Keen
Alltrax
40+

74
John Benney
Alltrax
50+
11.14
75
Jeff Baird
RT316
40+

76
Cheryl Owens
RT316
L
11.16
77
Brian Tucker
Mid Devon CC
50+

78
Max Vautier
Mid Devon CC
50+
11.18
79
Adam Holmes
Trigon/jjcoach/wheelsofdorset/


80
James Smith
Titan/continental/powerbuild

11.20
81
Keith Satchwell
RNRMCA


82
Steve Kelly
RNRMCA

11.22
83
Adam Gitlin
Plymouth Corinthians CC


84
John Rollason
Plymouth Tri Club

11.24
85
Nathan Cox
1st Chard Wheelers McKinleys
15+

86
Rex Facey
1st Chard Wheelers McKinleys
40+
11.26
87
Andy Blonden
St Austell Wheelers
60+

88
Rob Torr
St Austell Wheelers

11.28
89
Stuart Hall
Alltrax
40+

90
Gary Pike
Alltrax

11.30
91
Mark Simmons
Exeter Wheelers CC


92
Didier Lebatteux
Exeter Wheelers CC
50+
11.32
93
Andrew Hitchens

40+

94
Will Hornby


11.34
95
Phil Bennett
Sid Valley CC


96
Colin Bennett
Sid Valley CC
50+
11.36
97
Julius Jennings
Trigon/jjcoach/wheelsofdorset/
40+

98
Nick Harwood
Titan/continental/powerbuild
40+
11.38

WEST MIDS ROAD TEAM

West Midlands Junior Road Team Programme - 2008



News Posted: 21 Feb 2008



We've received a detailed outline of a Junior Road programme being run by the British Cycling West Midlands region - see below for full details:



Introduction
The West Midlands Region is keen to provide an opportunity for Junior riders to compete in Regional teams in a programme of international and domestic road events. This has proven to be a great opportunity for riders to learn about and benefit from racing in a team environment, which they might not have the chance to do as individuals within their own clubs. The outline programme for 2008 has recently been approved, along with the selection criteria and administrative details. To ensure equity and participation opportunities for as many riders as possible, these details are now being circulated directly to all Junior riders in the region where possible, and also via wider circulation.

Programme of Events
One main event for which riders are invited is the Junior Tour of Ireland in July.

Selection Criteria
Selection is available to any Junior riders who live in the Region or are members of a West Midlands Region registered club. The regional selection panel consists of the overall Team co-ordinator Pete Mooney and other committee members John Crawford, and Stewart Felstead.

John Crawford will be managing the team for the JTOI. Any riders who are interested in being considered for team selection should keep John advised of their performances in the early part of the 2008 season, together with their contact details and information as follows -
Name, Telephone No, Email address, Club name, Racing category & Brief summary of their racing experience to date

John would also like to hear from the parents of riders that are able to provide assistance at this event, or any coach or trainee coach in the region, who wishes to support or gain experience from working with the team. In particular the teams participation in the JTOI cannot go ahead without a second vehicle and driver so any volunteers for this week long stage race are particularly welcome.



During the Event
For your general information, the team manager seeks to ensure that the riders obtain the maximum benefit from the experience. Daily team briefings are held at which details of the course and terrain are discussed and riders are asked for their comments and how they could enhance the team's chances of success. A debrief takes place usually after riders have had a rest and a meal, when any problems or successes are discussed, to provide a learning environment.

Cost Implications
The Region will cover all entry fees and all travelling costs from an agreed meeting point. All riders and team officials/helpers will be responsible for the costs of their own food and accommodation.

Further Information
If you require further details about any aspect of the JTOI, please contact John. We would ask that all West Midlands club members and officials encourage any keen Junior riders to contact John, so that there is maximum competition for selection for this great event.

Junior Tour of Ireland
17,Oak Tree Lane,
Cookhill,
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 5LH
Tel. 01789 400032

2nd round of pursuit beckon...

The south West cycling community come together again this weekend in the 2nd round of the pursuits. After last weeks amazing two man breakaway will the facourites manage to make a comeback.

Marcin Bialoblocki

Grant Bayton

Ben Luckwell

Adam Holmes

James Williams

The above are all on the starting sheet.

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