After last weeks encouragingly warm conditions, this week fell back to a typical April evening with a chill in the air and a vicious wind from the East, all of which indicated a slower evening than last week. There was another good turn out of riders with eleven Nomads and four guest riders competing in Round 5 of the Briercliffe series.
Andrew Herbert reclaimed top spot with his fastest time round the Old Warden circuit this year with 24m 21s. Simon Doyle edged out Ryan Witchell by two seconds to fill 2nd and 3rd places respectively.
James Gomm continued to show improvement after a somewhat slow start to the season with a personal best around the Briecliffe 10 of 25m 29s and Charlie Pugh also set his fastest time around the circuit with a 29m 24s.
Well done to James Spence who flew solo on the stop watches for the first time, and managed to produce a flawless set of results despite Pugh, Gomm and Gell all finishing in a five second window to really test James' new found skills.
Thanks also to Frank Turner who assisted with time keeping and to Geoff Perry for pushing off.
Results
A Herbert 24.21, S Doyle 24.45, R Witchell 24.47, J Gomm 25.29, M Webb 26.43, N Hickman 27.24, R Serradhino 28.39, C Pugh 29.24, J Traynor 29.57, S Smith 32.18, D Rossall 32:25
Non-Nomads
J Lane CCA 24.43, N Fraser SCC 25.01, P Gell BRCC 26.29, D Watson Chapeau 27:13
CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC, SCC - Stevenage Cycle Club
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Race Report - Team Milton Keynes 10 Mile TT - 28 April 2013
Three riders represented the Nomads at the Team Milton Keynes promoted 10 mile time trial on 28 April 2013. Riders faced stiff conditions on the return leg of the Brogborough based course with a strong headwind forcing riders' average times downwards. James Gomm recorded his second fastest time to go under the 25 minute barrier. Nick Hickman produced a solid performance to build on his recent rides in the Briercliffe and Interclub series. Simon Doyle continued to show good form with his first sub-24 minute ride of the season.
Results.
Simon Doyle (12th place) 23.21, James Gomm (23rd) 24.43, Nick Hickman (31st) 26.21
The event was won by Ashley Cox (CC Luton) in 20.38.
Provisional Results from TimeTriallingForum
Pictures from John Buchanan.
Results.
Simon Doyle (12th place) 23.21, James Gomm (23rd) 24.43, Nick Hickman (31st) 26.21
The event was won by Ashley Cox (CC Luton) in 20.38.
Provisional Results from TimeTriallingForum
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| James Gomm riding back towards the last two miles. |
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| Club Captain, Simon Doyle, coming in to the first roundabout at speed. |
Friday, 26 April 2013
May 2013 Events
Club runs - Sundays, 0900h Hitchin Market Square
Special Events
5 May Hare
Street
12 May Royston
Sports Centre
19 May Woburn
26 May Barton
Burwash Barns
Off-Road Rides
Every Thursday evening starting at 18.45 - usually from Hitchin RFC or from The Windmill, Charlton. See Facebook, or contact Nick Hickman on 01462 850868
for details and meeting point.
Tuesday Evening 10s
and 25s - all commence at 1900h
Tuesday 7 May 10
Tuesday 14 May 25 - incorporating Medium
Gear 72”
Tuesday 21 May 10
Tuesday 28May 25
Special Events
Sunday 19
May
80 miles or 50 miles
Entry fee £25
Start and HQ at Hitchin Rugby
Club
Registration from 07.30
Start from 09.00 – 09.30
Sunday 26
May
Interclub 30 (HNCC)
Start: 08.00
Club kit order
A kit order will be placed in the next few days. If you can send in the order form to Andy Stevenson - details on the Contacts page - that will be helpful.
Kit information and sizing is now available from the kit page.
Kit information and sizing is now available from the kit page.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Briercliffe 10 23/04/2013 - Evening Series Round 4 - Report
With numbers matching last week's bumper crop of 24 riders the evening also proved generous following one of the warmest days of the year so far, Round 4 of the Nomads' Briercliffe evening series had the potential to see fast times notched on the results sheet.
Temperatures were in the mid-teens and a gentle South Westerly wind blew riders along the Growers.
Ben Wilson was again the first Nomad home with a slightly faster time from last week's effort. He recorded 24m 12s.
Guest rider Jim Moffatt of Virgin Active recorded the fastest time of the season so far with an impressive 22m 48s.
Time keepers and assistants for the evening were Frank Turner, Geoff Perry, James Spence and Tony Furby, with David Rossall honing his photographic skills on the final climb to capture the look of pain in the riders' faces on the climb in to the finish.
Results
B Wilson 24.12, R Witchell 24.22, S Doyle 24.38, J Gomm 25.42, A Saunders 26.06*, M Webb 27.04, N Hickman 27.22, R Serradhino 28.35, J Traynor 29.01, N Wilson 29.01, C Pugh 29.41, C Collins 30:10, D Summerell 30.12
*double mechanical
Non-Nomads
J Moffatt Virgin Active 22.48, J Lane CCA 24.07, T Trimble CCA 24.45, J McVey Chapeau 25.21,D Olney BRCC 25.28, G Lamming BRCC 25.30, P Gell BRCC 25.57, D Watson Chapeau 27:02, J Izzo BRCC 27.08, D Wetherill Trisports 27.52, J Daly unatt 30.32
CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
Temperatures were in the mid-teens and a gentle South Westerly wind blew riders along the Growers.
Ben Wilson was again the first Nomad home with a slightly faster time from last week's effort. He recorded 24m 12s.
Guest rider Jim Moffatt of Virgin Active recorded the fastest time of the season so far with an impressive 22m 48s.
Time keepers and assistants for the evening were Frank Turner, Geoff Perry, James Spence and Tony Furby, with David Rossall honing his photographic skills on the final climb to capture the look of pain in the riders' faces on the climb in to the finish.
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| Ben Wilson on his way to a 24.12 |
Results
B Wilson 24.12, R Witchell 24.22, S Doyle 24.38, J Gomm 25.42, A Saunders 26.06*, M Webb 27.04, N Hickman 27.22, R Serradhino 28.35, J Traynor 29.01, N Wilson 29.01, C Pugh 29.41, C Collins 30:10, D Summerell 30.12
*double mechanical
Non-Nomads
J Moffatt Virgin Active 22.48, J Lane CCA 24.07, T Trimble CCA 24.45, J McVey Chapeau 25.21,D Olney BRCC 25.28, G Lamming BRCC 25.30, P Gell BRCC 25.57, D Watson Chapeau 27:02, J Izzo BRCC 27.08, D Wetherill Trisports 27.52, J Daly unatt 30.32
CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Interclub 10 - 20 April 2013 - Start Sheet
Icknield RC have issued the Start Sheet for the opening Interclub event for the year. The HQ will be sited at the Visitor Centre in Marston Moretaine (Forest Centre).
The F15/10 course and overview were published previously on this blog - overview.
The Start Sheet is available for download: Interclub 10 Start Sheet (pdf)
Please note the arrangements which have been made by the Icknield RC, i.e.
Let's make every ride count, Simon.
1402 - S Smith
1407 - J Traynor
1410 - A Saunders
1415 - M Young
1421 - M Webb
1423 - R Serradinho
1426 - C Collins
1429 - N Wilson
1432 - I Matthews
1436 - N Hickman
1438 - S Doyle
1443 - R Witchell
1448 - A Herbert
1452 - J Gomm
The F15/10 course and overview were published previously on this blog - overview.
The Start Sheet is available for download: Interclub 10 Start Sheet (pdf)
Please note the arrangements which have been made by the Icknield RC, i.e.
Nomad start times - give yourselves PLENTY of time to get from the HQ to the start. Good luck, keep your head up and have a safe ride.
The Icknield R.C. have not been able to book an Event Headquarters at any of the venue that are often available for this Course, however arrangements to allow the event to take place have been made with the Marston Moretaine Visitors Centre who have allowed for the parking of cars and the Signing on Sheet and Result Board to be next to my car. The entry fee has been reduced from £3.00 to £2.00 per rider, this is to cover the CTT Levy and you will be able to purchase a drink and cake from the Visitor Centre.
Let's make every ride count, Simon.
1402 - S Smith
1407 - J Traynor
1410 - A Saunders
1415 - M Young
1421 - M Webb
1423 - R Serradinho
1426 - C Collins
1429 - N Wilson
1432 - I Matthews
1436 - N Hickman
1438 - S Doyle
1443 - R Witchell
1448 - A Herbert
1452 - J Gomm
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Briercliffe 10 16/04/2013 - Evening Series Round 3 - Report
A bumper field of 24 riders competed in Round 3 of the Nomads' Briercliffe evening series.
The weather conditions were vastly improved in comparison to the previous two events. Although the sun was on their backs riders were still forced to deal with a strong westerly wind which made riding heavy as they headed off the G&M Growers section in to Southill.
Ben Wilson was first Nomad home with a superb time of 24m 15s. Andy Herbert marked his season debut with an impressive 24.29. Current series leader, Simon Doyle came home a further 12 seconds in arrears for third.
Of the guest riders Jason Stuart (CC Ashwell) clocked a sub-24 minute time for the second time this year.
The standard of racing has seen an increasing number of riders go sub-25 minutes, a standard which was rarely attained in previous seasons.
Frank Turner kept an eye on the clocks, James Spence and Geoff Perry pushed-off and assisted. Clive Collins took on the roll as Public Address system in calling out riders' times at the end of play. Many thanks also to Paul Riley for the general banter and mickey taking.
Results
B Wilson 24.15, A Herbert 24.29, S Doyle 24.41, M Webb 27.51, N Hickman 27.55, J Gomm 28.07, J Traynor 28.59, N Wilson 29.37, R Serradhino 29.37, C Collins 30.37, D Summerell 30.53, S Smith 34.55*
*includes 1.33 late start
Non-Nomads
J Stuart CCA 23.59, G Ashfield unatt 24.49, J McVey Chapeau 25.29, G Laming BRCC 25.38, D Olney BRCC 25.42, D Watson Chapeau 26.03, P Gell BRCC 26.11, C Pearce CCA 26.49, R Cunningham unatt 27.04, J Izzo BRCC 27.28, J Daly unatt 31.51
CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
DNF
J Moffat, Virgin
The weather conditions were vastly improved in comparison to the previous two events. Although the sun was on their backs riders were still forced to deal with a strong westerly wind which made riding heavy as they headed off the G&M Growers section in to Southill.
Ben Wilson was first Nomad home with a superb time of 24m 15s. Andy Herbert marked his season debut with an impressive 24.29. Current series leader, Simon Doyle came home a further 12 seconds in arrears for third.
Of the guest riders Jason Stuart (CC Ashwell) clocked a sub-24 minute time for the second time this year.
The standard of racing has seen an increasing number of riders go sub-25 minutes, a standard which was rarely attained in previous seasons.
Frank Turner kept an eye on the clocks, James Spence and Geoff Perry pushed-off and assisted. Clive Collins took on the roll as Public Address system in calling out riders' times at the end of play. Many thanks also to Paul Riley for the general banter and mickey taking.
Results
B Wilson 24.15, A Herbert 24.29, S Doyle 24.41, M Webb 27.51, N Hickman 27.55, J Gomm 28.07, J Traynor 28.59, N Wilson 29.37, R Serradhino 29.37, C Collins 30.37, D Summerell 30.53, S Smith 34.55*
*includes 1.33 late start
Non-Nomads
J Stuart CCA 23.59, G Ashfield unatt 24.49, J McVey Chapeau 25.29, G Laming BRCC 25.38, D Olney BRCC 25.42, D Watson Chapeau 26.03, P Gell BRCC 26.11, C Pearce CCA 26.49, R Cunningham unatt 27.04, J Izzo BRCC 27.28, J Daly unatt 31.51
CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
DNF
J Moffat, Virgin
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Interclub 10 - 20 April 2013
We have been informed by the Icknield RC that the Interclub 10 will
now be on SATURDAY 20th April 2013 and not the following Sunday as originally planned.
The first rider will be off at 14:01 on the F15/10 course at Marston Mortaine that was used last year.
There will be a small cost to ride so as to cover the race levy which is payable to CTT and cover the costs incurred etc. This is likely to be less than £5. Details to follow as soon as we have them.
Give yourself enough time to get signed on, set up and warmed up. The HQ is "a good 10 minutes" - i.e. about 2-3 miles ride from the start. Give yourself longer if you don't want to miss your start time.
Aim to get to the HQ at least one hour before your start.
You will be set off at one minute intervals, as per the startsheet. Check your time and get to the start 5-10 minutes before your allotted time.
Strava - http://app.strava.com/segments/1079972
Cycling Time Trials - Course description
This is the first of five races which count towards the Interclub title. Please make every effort to support the club in our attempt to win this year's competition. If you have not ridden a time trial before, there will be plenty of guidance as to what to do.
Contact
captain@hitchin-nomads.co.uk and/ or timetrials@hitchin-nomads.co.uk
The first rider will be off at 14:01 on the F15/10 course at Marston Mortaine that was used last year.
Update - 15 April 2013
We have submitted rider names to the Icknield RC (as of 15 April 2013) and we are now waiting for confirmation of start times. This is entirely in the hands of Icknield - as soon as we have the information we will publish it here, on Facebook and also via email.The event
The HQ is Marston Moretaine Village Hall. At the HQ you will need to "sign on", i.e. sign the start sheet next to your name/ number. You will also pick up your number at this point. The event will be run under CTT Rules and Regulations.
There will be a small cost to ride so as to cover the race levy which is payable to CTT and cover the costs incurred etc. This is likely to be less than £5. Details to follow as soon as we have them.
Give yourself enough time to get signed on, set up and warmed up. The HQ is "a good 10 minutes" - i.e. about 2-3 miles ride from the start. Give yourself longer if you don't want to miss your start time.
Aim to get to the HQ at least one hour before your start.
You will be set off at one minute intervals, as per the startsheet. Check your time and get to the start 5-10 minutes before your allotted time.
Clothing
As this is a CTT event and you are representing the club, please wear club kit. Please refer to the CTT Regulation 16 for more information. Do not wear replicas of pro-team jerseys or kit. If you are not in HNCC colours wear "plain" kit, see below.Competitors must be clothed from the neck to at least mid-thigh. Sleeves shall be at least mid upper arm length... ...Swimming type suits and running vests are not allowed. To be allowed to start all clothing shall be clean and tidy.
No competitor may carry advertising or the name of a commercial business on his race clothing except:
a) where he is a member of a club or team that has paid the advertising fee, he may carry advertising, but must not compete in clothing of a trade team that is/has been registered with the UCI unless he is a member of that team: or
b) when competing in club events
N.B. The inclusion of a manufacturer's logo shall be permitted.
Competitors on solo machines must prominently display a number on a fluorescent or reflective background of not less than 20x20cm. The number shall be centrally positioned below the waist so as to be clearly visible from the rear when in his normal riding position.
Course
This is a good course and should set you on your way to a season's PB. It is probably the fastest and safest 10 in the district. If you have ridden Southill expect to ride 1.5-2.5 minutes faster. It is your responsibility to know the route. Marshals will be in place but they are not there to guide you necessarily.
Start on old A421 at lay-by, on top of hill, 0.4 miles north of Brogborough at point 15½ flat kerb stones south of the north end of the raised kerb stones (GR 966387).
Proceed north along old A421, straight on at Marston roundabout, taking second exit. The turn is at Fields Road Wootton roundabout (5.44 miles).
Retrace south along old A421, straight on at Marston roundabout to finish 20 yards past start of Armco barrier, 14 yards past a drain and 8 yards before a drain (GR 972398).
The finish is between the entry gate and exit gate of Shanks landfill site, on far side of new A421 dual-carriageway.
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| F15-10 Course and profile |
Cycling Time Trials - Course description
This is the first of five races which count towards the Interclub title. Please make every effort to support the club in our attempt to win this year's competition. If you have not ridden a time trial before, there will be plenty of guidance as to what to do.
Contact
captain@hitchin-nomads.co.uk and/ or timetrials@hitchin-nomads.co.uk
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Briercliffe 10 - Evening Series Round 2 - Report
The second round of the evening 10 mile time trial series saw another bumper field of riders pit themselves against the technical and sporting Southill course. The wind was blowing strongly from the north-east which meant that the southern sections of the course near Ireland and along the "G&M Growers" road were hard going.
Despite the weather there were several sub-26 minute rides, given that this is still the beginning of the season it bodes well for the months ahead.
Frank Turner kept the time, Geoff Perry, James Spence, Clive Collins and Michael Levitt assisted in getting riders on their way and safely back.
The evening series is proving popular with newcomers to time trialling with Charlie Pugh getting closer to breaking 30 minutes.
Tonight's race saw four new riders take part on a "come and try it" basis - judging by their fledgling times, it looks like there are good time trialling careers in the offing.
Nick Hickman improved on his round one time by nearly a minute. Mike Webb made his debut for the season following a winter training period hampered by back injuries, despite this he posted a "short 27" which augers well for the Interclub event later in April. James Gomm also debuted as did Steve Smith and Jon Traynor.
Simon Doyle was fastest Nomad but was pushed hard by great rides by Jason Lane of CC Ashwell and second-claim Nomad, Ryan Witchell. Witchell was forced to use a spare rear wheel which stubbornly refused to change gear. Former Nomads Captain, Neil JJ Fraser recorded an impressive time in his first appearance of the year.
Results
S Doyle 25.21, M Webb 27.29, N Hickman 28.19, J Gomm 29.58, C Pugh 30.25, J Traynor 30.26, S Smith 33.25
Non-Nomads
J Lane (CCA) 24.29, NJJ Fraser (SCC) 25.05, R Witchell (WW) 25.18, G Ashfield (unatt) 26.01, J McVey (unatt) 26.15, P Gell (BRCC) 26.25, J Izzo (BRCC) 27.21, D Watson (unatt) 27.47, J Daly (unatt) 33.48
SCC - Stevenage CC, WW - Welwyn Wheelers, CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
Despite the weather there were several sub-26 minute rides, given that this is still the beginning of the season it bodes well for the months ahead.
Frank Turner kept the time, Geoff Perry, James Spence, Clive Collins and Michael Levitt assisted in getting riders on their way and safely back.
The evening series is proving popular with newcomers to time trialling with Charlie Pugh getting closer to breaking 30 minutes.
Tonight's race saw four new riders take part on a "come and try it" basis - judging by their fledgling times, it looks like there are good time trialling careers in the offing.
Nick Hickman improved on his round one time by nearly a minute. Mike Webb made his debut for the season following a winter training period hampered by back injuries, despite this he posted a "short 27" which augers well for the Interclub event later in April. James Gomm also debuted as did Steve Smith and Jon Traynor.
Simon Doyle was fastest Nomad but was pushed hard by great rides by Jason Lane of CC Ashwell and second-claim Nomad, Ryan Witchell. Witchell was forced to use a spare rear wheel which stubbornly refused to change gear. Former Nomads Captain, Neil JJ Fraser recorded an impressive time in his first appearance of the year.
Results
S Doyle 25.21, M Webb 27.29, N Hickman 28.19, J Gomm 29.58, C Pugh 30.25, J Traynor 30.26, S Smith 33.25
Non-Nomads
J Lane (CCA) 24.29, NJJ Fraser (SCC) 25.05, R Witchell (WW) 25.18, G Ashfield (unatt) 26.01, J McVey (unatt) 26.15, P Gell (BRCC) 26.25, J Izzo (BRCC) 27.21, D Watson (unatt) 27.47, J Daly (unatt) 33.48
SCC - Stevenage CC, WW - Welwyn Wheelers, CCA - CC Ashwell, BRCC - Beds Road CC
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Briercliffe 10 - Evening Series Round 1 - Report
Fourteen riders from the Nomads and from other local clubs took part in this season's curtain raiser evening 10. Conditions were dry and clear but a fierce easterly wind did it's best to make the evening feel like an Ardennes Classic.
Nigel Wilson set proceedings off wearing #1. An out of sorts Ben Wilson pulled up early in his ride but still managed a sub-30 minute time. Strong performances form CC Ashwell riders, Stuart and Lane and Welwyn Wheelers' Witchell showed who has carried the winter miles in to some early season form. Simon Doyle was first Nomad with a respectable time just over the 26 minute mark.
Time keeping and pushing off duties - Frank Turner, Geoff Perry assisted by Michael Levet.
Results
S Doyle 26.05, N Hickman 29.11, B Wilson 29.53, N Wilson 30.24, C Pugh 31.51, S Young 32.08
Non-Nomads
J Stuart CCA 23.51, J Lane CCA 25.38, R Witchell WWh 25.51, T Trimble unatt 26.22, G Ashfield unatt 26.57, G Laming BRCC 27.05, J Friend BRCC 27.12, J Izzo BRCC 28.01
Next week's event is also an 1830h prompt start.
Nigel Wilson set proceedings off wearing #1. An out of sorts Ben Wilson pulled up early in his ride but still managed a sub-30 minute time. Strong performances form CC Ashwell riders, Stuart and Lane and Welwyn Wheelers' Witchell showed who has carried the winter miles in to some early season form. Simon Doyle was first Nomad with a respectable time just over the 26 minute mark.
Time keeping and pushing off duties - Frank Turner, Geoff Perry assisted by Michael Levet.
Results
S Doyle 26.05, N Hickman 29.11, B Wilson 29.53, N Wilson 30.24, C Pugh 31.51, S Young 32.08
Non-Nomads
J Stuart CCA 23.51, J Lane CCA 25.38, R Witchell WWh 25.51, T Trimble unatt 26.22, G Ashfield unatt 26.57, G Laming BRCC 27.05, J Friend BRCC 27.12, J Izzo BRCC 28.01
Next week's event is also an 1830h prompt start.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
April 2013 events
Club Runs (and routes) - 0900 Sundays from Hitchin Market Square
7 April Reed Silver Ball Café
14 April Wimpole
Hall
21 April Welwyn Sports Centre
28 April St Neots Café
21 April
Family and Newcomers Ride
Start: 10.00
Meet at the junction of Purwell Lane and Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin (access to the
Greenway).
If you fancy a ride out from Hitchin centre or want
further information, please call Nick Senechal on 01462 641745 - info@hitchin-nomads.co.uk.
Off-Road Ride
Every Thursday evening starting at 18.45.
See Facebook, or contact Nick Hickman on 01462 850868
for details and meeting point.
Evening 10s - Southill course
Tuesday 2 April Start:
18.30
Tuesday 9 April Start:
18.30
Tuesday 16 April Start:
19.00
Tuesday 23 April Start:
19.00
Tuesday 30 April Start:
19.00
Sunday 21
April
Interclub 10 (Icknield RC) - Course to be confirmed but should be the Brogborough 10 near Marston Moretaine - details to follow. If you intend to ride please contact Simon Doyle or James Gomm asap.
Start: 08.30
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