Irene "Rene" Stacey

We were informed of the loss of Rene Stacey last week by Rene's grandson and former Nomad, Brian McCusker.

Rene at the Boxing Day 10, 2012

"Rene" was a founder member of the Hitchin Nomads CC and her death, at the age of 96, follows a short illness.

Our thoughts are best wishes are with Rene's family at this sad time.

Rene's funeral will be taking place at the Harwood Park Crematorium at 3.30 on 3rd July and then afterwards at the central methodist chuch in Letchworth. All are welcome.

There is a just giving page in Irene's memory and there will be the opportunity to donate on the day.

The page is http://www.justgiving.com/remember/73245/Irene-Stacey and the proceeds will be split between the regional Air Ambulance and MIND.

Irene Stacey - a tribute

I can remember joining the Hitchin Nomads over thirty years ago. The club held a regular social night at the Settlement in Letchworth on a Monday evening. As a schoolboy of only modest years it was quite daunting to enter into a room full of adults. 

Briercliffe 10 18/06/2013 - Evening Series Round 9 - Report

The long forgotten sensation that is "summer" returned for Round 9 of the 2013 Briercliffe 10 series, which witnessed overcast but warm and still conditions. It promised to be a good evening for racing and 18 riders came out to try their luck against the clock.

Ryan Witchell continued to impress and clocked the fastest time of the evening with a 23:31, which is his best around the challenging Briercliffe 10 course.

Arrangements for the funeral of Clive Collins - 25th June 2013

The funeral for our friend and club mate, Clive Collins, will take place on Tuesday 25th June, 2013. Clive's family have asked that the following information be relayed to those who knew him. 

• Assemble at 1:30pm at 15 Goldon, Letchworth SG6 2LY. - n.b. There is limited parking at Goldon, so if you are driving you may wish to park at St Paul's Church or at Hall's Green.  
• Church Service 2:00pm at St Paul's Church, 179 Pixmore Way, Letchworth SG6 1QT.  
• After the service the family will proceed alone to Stevenage crematorium for a private service. 
• Mourners should therefore make their way via Weston to the Rising Sun, Hall's Green SG4 7DR (about 4 miles away) to arrive at about 3:30pm.

There will be a collection for charity which will probably be divided between the British Heart Foundation and a cycling charity.

If you have any personal recollections or anecdotes involving Clive please write them out along with any pictures you have as there will be a memory board at the Rising Sun to which they can be attached.

If you are attending please let any of the Nomads Committee and/ or Mark Collins know directly markp.collins@ntlworld.com | markpetercollins@yahoo.co.uk or 07834 959661

David Gudgin 26 Round 3 (incorporating the inaugural Clive Collins Challenge) 11/06/2013

As a club we were informed of the sad news of the death of our dearly loved and respected brother in cycling, Clive Collins last Friday (7th June 2013).

Clive had a massively positive influence on all who knew him and he was a mainstay of the Hitchin Nomads CC for many, many years. Our thoughts and love are with Clive's wife Ann and his family at this difficult time.

Nomads Legend - Clive Collins - RIP

Race Report - Beds Road CC Open 10 mile time trial - 08/06/2013

Four Nomads took part in the Beds Road CC event on Saturday, 8th June 2013. Andy Herbert was quickest once again. The banana-fuelled rocket recorded a time of 22.49. Simon Doyle was next quickest with a time of 23.41.

Nick Hickman PB'd for the distance with an excellent 24.12. Mike Webb brought the team home with a solid 25.31.

Briercliffe 10 04/06/2013 - Evening Series Round 8 - Report

Round 8 of the 2013 Briercliffe 10 series saw riders compete in clear and almost sunny conditions but a challenging wind from the northern climes dented many riders' prospects as they plotted their way along the "Growers" section of the course. Gavin Ashfield and Ryan Witchell posted impressive times given the conditions.

Hitchin Nomads CC Open 25 F14/12 Results - 01 June 2013

The Hitchin Nomads CC Open 25 was once again hosted on the F14/25 course around Guilden Morden. The event was well attended with some very fast riders choosing to ride ahead of next weekend's National 25 including last year's HNCC Open 25 winner Michael Hutchinson.

Hutchinson repeated his success of 2012 this year riding a sub-50 minute time of 49:55 to win the Men's competition.

HNCC Open 25 event winner, Michael Hutchinson (In Gear/Quickvit/ Trainsharp RT). Picture - K Perry)

Ashley Cox of CC Luton continues a rich vein of form to take second place ahead of Jonathan Parker of PMR@Toachin House who rounded off the top three spots.

Congratulations also to Michelle Arthurs of Redhill CC who won the Ladies' competition.

Cycling Weekly Report - Hutch wins in Hitchin