Friday, 20 December 2013

We have moved... New Website

We have set up a new site at www.hitchinnomads.cc - the new site is based on the WordPress technology and will allow us to post more information and manage more of the club's activities online.

The blogsite has been a fantastic asset for the club and we hope to replicate its success in the new technical environment. We have also registered the "cc" domain name.

Many thanks to Steve Austin for driving the new development forward.
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Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Club Runs - December 2013

Club runs, leave at 0900h Market Square, Hitchin unless stated otherwise. n.b. the first 6 club runs of 2014 commence at 0930h.


8 December
Welwyn Sports Centre
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2961521
38 miles on-road
Off-road ride option 
A slight variation on the "Nomads (Hitchin) Cycling Club Rough Riders Scratch and Team Race" from 28th February 1937. Look for the "2013 Edition" in the Off-road section of the Route Library, which is found at our web site. A GPX file is there and the link below takes you straight to the map. Meet on the Market Square with the roadies for 0900 as usual. Course is 24 miles and does not include a cafe stop, so bring a picnic in your jersey pocket. Our friends the Windmillers have been invited to join the Nomads on this occasion. 

This is a social ride, not a race or training session, so no one gets dropped
 ~20 miles off-road

15 December
Willington Frost's GC
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2514561
48 miles
  
22 December
Northern Circle, arriving at Barn, The Victoria, Hitchin, for Christmas lunch (12 Noon) and prize giving
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6145615
37 miles

29 December
Hertford, Barney’s Cafe
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2570408
39 miles
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Saturday, 26 October 2013

Club Runs - November 2013

The club runs for November have been set by Nick Hickman. Don't forget all routes can be found in the route library.

Suppoting information and additional guidance can be found on our Upcoming Events page.

27 October - Great Amwell Van Hage Garden Centre
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2755023
51 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square

3 November – Waresley Park Garden Centre
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2570567
50 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square

10 November - Wimpole Hall
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3025430
53 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square
(Fixed wheelers especially welcome)

17 November - Jordans Mill, Broom
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5088478
43 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square

24 November – Caprioli Tea Rooms, Woburn
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2754928
42 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square

1 December – Old Swan Tea Shop, Hare Street
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2514275
46 miles
09:00 Hitchin Market Square
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Sunday, 20 October 2013

Hill Climb 2013

2013 Hill Climb Photo (L-R J Spence, R Serradhinho, A Stevenson, S Doyle, S Young, A Collins, N Hickman, F Turner, A Saunders, N Wilson, M Collins, N Senechal, P Riley, D Summerell, T Furby, R O'Donnell, M Webb). Picture by S Clifford-Smith.
2013 Hill Climb Photo (L-R, J Spence, R Serradhinho, A Stevenson, S Doyle, S Young, A Collins, N Hickman, F Turner, A Saunders, N Wilson, M Collins, N Senechal, P Riley, D Summerell, T Furby, R O'Donnell, M Webb). Picture by S Clifford-Smith.

Eleven riders took part in the final time trial of 2013, the Club Hill Climb. Starting at the base of the climb from Offleyholes Farm towards Preston riders faced a testing, sharp challenge.With reigning champion James Gomm out of action Andy Saunders was the pre-race favourite and he did not disappoint. His time of 1m 15.2secs was one of the quickest in recent years. Club Captain, Simon Doyle and Richard Serradinho took second and third place respectively. The middle of the field saw Nick Senechal, Mark Collins and Andrew Stevenson separated by less than two seconds.

Pictures by Mike Webb available from here.

Andy Saunders

The post-ride social event at the Windmill Pub, Charlton featured Frank Turner's investiture as Life Member and Vice-President of the Nomads in recognition of his many years service and contribution to the club.

Frank Turner

Time keeping and pushing off were James Spence, Frank Turner and Tony Furby.

Results
A Saunders 1m 15.2sec, S Doyle 1.28.2, R Serradinho 1.32.1, S Young, 1.34.2,  N Senechal 1.47.3, M Collins 1.48.5, A Stevenson 1.48.7, N Hickman 1.59.9, D Summerell 2.10.9, R O'Donnell (L) 2.47.2

Private Time Trial
C Pearce, Team Cambridge 1.24.2
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Sunday, 6 October 2013

Interclub Hill Climb Results - 06 October 2013

The final Interclub event between Beds Road CC, CC Ashwell, Hitchin Nomads CC and Icknield RC was the hill climb contested on Sharpenhoe Clappers. The event was won by CC Ashwell who placed 5 riders in the top 10.

Beds Road CC win the Interclub series for 2013.

Position Race # Rider Club Time
1 10 Theo Doncaster CC Ashwell 02:29.2
2 34 Tom Trimble CC Ashwell 02:30.7
3 40 Andy Saunders Hitchin Nomads CC 02:35.3
4 41 Simon Norman Bedfordshire Road CC 02:36.1
5 5 Isaac Anstee Bedfordshire Road CC 02:38.4
6 39 Tim Davies Icknield RC 02:40.4
7 6 John Polak  CC Ashwell 02:41.1
8 36 Will Smith CC Ashwell 02:44.5
9 37 Gavin Ashfield Hitchin Nomads CC 02:47.5
10 42 Neil Murphy CC Ashwell 02:48.9
11 25 Jon Friend Bedfordshire Road CC 02:49.9
12 2 Andy Kerr Bedfordshire Road CC 02:52.6
13 24 Oliver Cocks Icknield RC 02:54.9
14 28 Dan Pedder CC Ashwell 02:55.1
15 44 Justin Layne CC Ashwell 02:57.9
16 22 Nathaniel Rosa  CC Ashwell 02:58.9
17 43 Andrew Traynor Hitchin Nomads CC 03:00.2
18 16 David Olney Bedfordshire Road CC 03:01.8
19 21 Steve James Bedfordshire Road CC 03:03.3
20 29 Peter Gell Bedfordshire Road CC 03:03.5
21 26 James Gomm Hitchin Nomads CC 03:06.9
22 23 Neil Bridgland Hitchin Nomads CC 03:07.5
23 3 James Baker CC Ashwell 03:09.9
24 19 James McKenzie CC Ashwell 03:10.3
25 32 Simon Doyle Hitchin Nomads CC 03:12.2
26 17 Simon Young Hitchin Nomads CC 03:12.7
27 8 Patrick Smith Bedfordshire Road CC 03:16.3
28 35 John Watson Hitchin Nomads CC 03:18.3
29 27 Graham Laming Bedfordshire Road CC 03:18.5
30 4 Nick Senechal  Hitchin Nomads CC 03:25.9
31 1 Mark Collins Hitchin Nomads CC 03:26.1
32 30 Stefan Dixon CC Ashwell 03:30.2
33 20 Paul Riley Hitchin Nomads CC 03:46.6
34 18 Jan Laming Bedfordshire Road CC 04:08.1
35 11 Nigel Wilson Hitchin Nomads CC 04:21.4
36 12 Terry Sykes Bedfordshire Road CC 05:30.8
7 Andrew Stevenson Hitchin Nomads CC D.N.S
9 Steve Austin Hitchin Nomads CC D.N.S
13 Jon Traynor Hitchin Nomads CC D.N.S
14 Gavin James Icknield RC D.N.S
15 Gary O'Dea Hitchin Nomads CC D.N.S
38 Tim Duckett CC Ashwell D.N.S
31 Grant Orsborn Icknield RC D.N.S*
33 Arthur Zwanik Icknield RC D.N.S*
* Picked up wrong numbers

Team Points:
CC Ashwell - 72
Beds Road CC - 116
Hitchin Nomads CC - 151
Icknield RC - 271

Interclub Final Standings:
Beds Road CC - 335
CC Ashwell - 479
Hitchin Nomads - 738
Ickneild RC - 1202
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Thursday, 3 October 2013

Interclub Hill Climb 06/10/2013 Start Sheet

ANNUAL INTER-CLUB HILL CLIMB
Sunday 6th OCTOBER 2013, 10:30am.
                                                     

Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their Rules and Regulations.
Between Hitchin Nomads CC, Bedfordshire Road CC, Icknield RC and CC Ashwell.

SHARPENHOE CLAPPERS

START: At marked position approximately ¼ mile south of Sharpenhoe towards Streatley on unclassified road, GR TL 063 303
FINISH: At marked position beyond of entrance to Sharpenhoe Clappers car park, GR TL 065 294
EVENT HQ: The Chequers Public House, Streatley, LU3 3PS, opening from 0930h. Parking available at the HQ, additional parking available in public carpark near to summit of Sharpenhoe Clappers.

Please sign on and collect your number before proceeding to the start.
After the event tea and coffee will be served at The Chequers Pub.
Entry fee: £3 per rider to cover CTT levy and HQ expenses.

Timekeepers: Mr Frank Turner, Mr James Spence.

Number
Rider
Club
Start Time
1
Mark Collins
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:31
2
Andy Kerr
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:32
3
James Baker
CC Ashwell
10:33
4
Nick Senechal
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:34
5
Isaac Anstee
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:35
6
John Polak
CC Ashwell
10:36
7
Andrew Stevenson
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:37
8
Patrick Smith
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:38
9
Steve Austin
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:39
10
Theo Doncaster
CC Ashwell
10:40
11
Nigel Wilson
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:41
12
Terry Sykes
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:42
13
Jon Traynor
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:43
14
Gavin James
Icknield RC
10:44
15
Gary O'Dea
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:45
16
David Olney
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:46
17
Simon Young
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:47
18
Jan Laming
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:48
19
James McKenzie
CC Ashwell
10:49
20
Paul Riley
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:50
21
Mark Anstee
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:51
22
Nathaniel Rosa
CC Ashwell
10:52
23
Neil Bridgland
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:53
24
Oliver Cocks
Icknield RC
10:54
25
Jon Friend
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:55
26
James Gomm
Hitchin Nomads CC
10:56
27
Graham Laming
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:57
28
Dan Pedder
CC Ashwell
10:58
29
Peter Gell
Bedfordshire Road CC
10:59
30
Stefan Dixon
CC Ashwell
11:00
31
Grant Orsborn
Icknield RC
11:01
32
Simon Doyle
Hitchin Nomads CC
11:02
33
Arthur Zwanik
Icknield RC
11:03
34
Tom Trimble
CC Ashwell
11:04
35
John Watson
Hitchin Nomads CC
11:05
36
Will Smith
CC Ashwell
11:06
37
Gavin Ashfield
Hitchin Nomads CC
11:07
38
Tim Duckett
CC Ashwell
11:08
39
Tim Davies
Icknield RC
11:09
40
Andy Saunders
Hitchin Nomads CC
11:10
41
Simon Norman
Bedfordshire Road CC
11:11
42
Neil Murphy
CC Ashwell
11:12
43
Andrew Traynor
Hitchin Nomads CC
11:13
44
Justin Layne
CC Ashwell
11:14

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