Manchester and the South Pennines – all welcome
Steve Whittington reports on his great result: The Tour Of Cambridgeshire is a UCI world series gran fondo event which has a format similar to that of a marathon, where the racing categories set off first followed by the social mass participation events. The race … Read more
Steve Whittington and Dan Shackleton, both hitting a bit of time trial form, rode the Blackburn & District CTC 10 mile 2-up TTT on the L105 course near Garstang on Thursday 18th May. There was plenty of talk in the weeks beforehand about tactics, pacing, … Read more
It all started with an email from Nick asking club members to join in the hill climb season. (Note Danny Started it NH !) As Neil never checks his emails, I dutifully passed on the message, to which he replied ‘Ha, I don’t think so!’ As … Read more
There wont be a formal 08:30 ride setting off from The Gardeners Arms Birch on the following dates as Danny and Jon aren’t available, . Sunday 16th October · Sunday 23rd October (Cragg HC) · Sunday 13th November
Last week I collected the trophies from former club secretary Dave Lowe, as a result of this, Cafe conversation turned to the various awards, notably the Best All rounder The CTT defines the British Best All Rounder (BBAR) as follows: “…..To qualify, the … Read more
Taking a car and parking at Whalley has become quite a regular start for a ride. There is no rule to say a tour cannot be car assisted but I still have a niggling sense of guilt in doing it. Tradition says a cycle tour … Read more
Captain Shackleton’s men achieved mastery of electronic communication across all known platforms, the outcome was the Militias largest showing in the now familiar theatre of war that is Blackstone edge. Team Centreville, Szymanski, Whitehead & Shackleton was supported by Roe, Grogan, Taylor, Basson & Holmes. … Read more
Captain Shackleton informed Lieutenant Holmes of his intentions to engage in combat with local cycling militia from East Lancashire and Merseyside. Contact was made with the ABC Centreville Militia men and Major Whitehead proposed attacking on two fronts, Lancashire Hill country & Merseyside flat lands … Read more
After some good results last year Centreville are putting a team together for some of the local Hill Climbs, especially these 4: East Lancs two stage event on 11th Sept 2016 Blackstonedge climb, Littleborough Closing date 30th August https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/12606 Beard Cup on the 18th Sept … Read more
On Friday I was pleased to hear from Geoff that we had an enquiry from a rider, called Dai, who was riding 100 mi per week and fancied a group ride. True to form the weather forecast for Saturday was appalling. Much as I like … Read more
