Briercliffe 10 16/07/2013 - Evening Series Round 11 - Report

With temperatures creeping up to 30 degrees Centigrafe at the start, Round 11 of the Briercliffe 10 series was as much of a war of attrition as it was a battle against the clock. Still, this didn't deter the riders with all but three* competitors recording either a season or personal best for the course.

*One rider's diminished performance was very much self inflicted (see below).

The fastest Nomad tonight was Andrew Herbert who rode his fastest ever time around the course with a 23:22, which is the fastest time recorded by a Nomad this year.

Andrew Herbert - fastest performance on this course.

Andy Saunders came in second with his fastest time of the season and Simon Doyle rolled in third.

Ryan Witchell improved once again to record the fastest time of the evening and dipped under the 23 minute mark for the first time. A truly stunning performance.

Nick Hickman is once again fine tuning his training for the Brompton World Championships and rode the event on his folding bicycle. Nick's time of 31:54 includes unfolding the bike (16 seconds) but was a few seconds short of his best Brompton time from last year of 31:00 (including folding time).

Nick Hickman prior to being harangued at the 7 mile mark by the Club Captain.

Thanks this week goes out to Nigel Wilson and Richard Bland for timekeeping/ pushing off and also to the many who came out to support.

Thanks to Sue Clifford-Smith for the images.

Nomads
A Herbert 23:22 (CB), A Saunders 24.26 (CSB), S Doyle 24:47, J Gomm 24:54, J Traynor 26:23 (PB), M Webb 26:37 (CSB), M Coillins 27:23 (PB), R Serradinho 27:48 (PB), K Todd 28:50 (CSB), D Summerell 29:06 (CSB), S Smith 29:56 (CSB), N Hickman 31:54 (inc. 16s assembly).

Non-Nomads
R Witchell, Welwyn Wh. 22.57 (CB)

PB - Personal Best
CB - Course Best
CSB - Course Season's Best

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.

Interclub 30 - Results and Report 26 May 2013

The sun-kissed Bedforshire roads saw four of the area's leading time trialling squads battle it out on a demanding, three circuit loop of Southill and Old Warden. The second of the 2013 Interclub series saw Simon Norman (Bedfordshire Road CC) edge Nigel Hale (CC Ashwell) in to second place by 18 seconds. CC Ashwell dominated the top five places with Cameron Woolsey and Jason Stuart both going sub 1:10 for the distance. Beds Road CC controlled the places from 10 down to 30, showing strength in depth and proving that time trialling really has a great pool of riders in and around the Cardington based club's HQ.

Hitchin Nomads CC managed to place five riders in point scoring positions with Club Captain, Simon Doyle, posting 1:13:24 for seventh spot. Neil Bridgland, Steve Austin and Warren Richards all made their time trial debuts.

Icknield RC placed five riders in scoring positions with Oliver Cocks being first IRC rider past the timekeeper.

DAVID GUDGIN 25 & MEDIUM GEAR UPDATE

Due to roadworks with traffic lights on the B658 between Shefford and the Broom crossroads we are unable to use the 1U/25 course as planned. Instead we will use the 26 mile course around Old Warden that was used for the 2-Up TT earlier this year. The course is as follows: 

START on west side of unclassified road (Old Warden-Southill) at GR 151428 and proceed northwards to T-junction at Old Warden. 

TURN LEFT to Cardington junctions where LEFT and continue under disused railway bridge and through Ireland where LEFT uphill and LEFT to triangle. 

BEAR LEFT over humpback bridge and continue to junction where LEFT through Southill village to Broom cross roads.

TURN LEFT onto B658 and go North to G&M Growers where LEFT to Old Warden through village

Continue through village, past Southill-Old Warden and Cardington junctions to disused railway bridge where left uphill and left at junction to triangle where left over hump back bridge.  Continue and take first left through Southill village to Broom cross roads where left onto B658.  Repeat circuit once more via Broom cross roads and continue to GM Growers and through Old Warden to Southill-Old Warden junction 

LEFT into starting road to FINISH on east side of road at GR 146432

So Start on the 10 start, do three laps of the outer 10 course loop and finish at the 25 finish after the third time up Shuttleworth Hill and through Old Warden. 

The roadworks are scheduled to be there for the next 6-8 weeks, so it is likely that all 4 of the David Gudgin's will take place on this course. 

As far as the handicapped competitions go, we will be able to work out a 25 time based on the 26 course to compare to the standards etc by calculating the average time per mile and then subtracting that time from the total 26 time. 

Nomads Sportive - only two weeks to go!

The ever popular Hitchin Nomads CC Sportive is only two weeks away. Book your place now to ensure you get the chance to ride the spectacular Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire roads in the 50 mile or 80 mile circuit.

Full details can be found on our 2013 Sportive page.

Register now to confirm your place at our ever popular Sportive


Entry Information - note that there are different pages for each of the two routes.
Go Beyond - 80 MILE (128KM)

Go Beyond - 50 MILE (80KM)

May 2013 Events

Club runs - Sundays, 0900h Hitchin Market Square

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

HNCC Sportive

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

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.

touring@hitchin-nomads.co.uk 

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.

captain@hitchin-nomads.co.uk or timetrials@hitchin-nomads.co.uk  respectively. 

Start: 08.30

Nomads Going Beyond Cyclo Sportive - 19 May 2013

Stunning scenery and a joy to ride

The Go Beyond Charity Cyclo Sportive in conjunction with Hitchin Nomads and in association with the charity Teach Africa has 50 and 80 mile course options which have been highly acclaimed in previous years. Back for a third successive year in 2013.

The event builds on the course features of 2011 & 2012 which put paid to the rumours that there are no decent hills in East Anglia.

Entry Information - Go Beyond

The event combines a great start location, well stocked feed stations, stunning scenery, and free refreshments post ride - what could be better!

Where: Hitchin Rugby Club, Old Hale Way, Hitchin SG5 1XL, for information on getting to the start venue and travel options click here.

When: 19th May 2013. Registration from 07.30; Starts from 09.00 to 09.30.

Entry Fees: £25.00

Parking: There is plenty of free parking.

What to wear: Bike helmets are mandatory.

Course: For the course map click here.

Drinks & Refreshments: There are 2 Gu aid stations on the 80 mile course. Well stocked with water, Gu energy gels, Jelly Babies and the famous Go Beyond Cake there is also free tea, coffee and snacks at the finish.

Don't forget: Bike, bike helmet, bike shoes, drinks bottles and it is your responsibility to ensure that your bike is mechanically sound and event ready.

Teach Africa Fundraising: To secure your free Race Entry all you need to do is commit to raising £200, which includes gift aid.

March events 2013

Club runs:

3 March Hertford Rose Café

10 March Royston Sports Centre

17 March Willington – Frosts

24 March Wimpole Hall

31 March Forest Centre Marston Moretaine

24 March

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 on01462 641745.

Turbo Training

Every Tuesday, from 20.00 for a 20.15 start, at Hitchin RFC (Pavilion Room).

Bring your own turbo trainer.

Off-Road Ride

Every Thursday evening starting at 18.45.

See Facebook, or contact Nick Hickman on 01462 850868 for details and meeting point.

Start of the season’s Time Trials

Saturday 9 March

Spring Hilly 6Z/10 start: 09.00

Sunday 17 March

Two Up Team TT 1U/25 Start: 09.00

Saturday 23 March

Medium Gear 72” 1U/25 Start: 09.00

Saturday 30 March

Beginners Time Trial session

To be held in Old Warden – details to be confirmed

Start: 10.00

2013 Time Trial dates confirmed

It time to put down that glass of red wine, hide the take-away menus and put that padlock on the biscuit tin as it's time to turn your attention to the 2013 time trial season.

The dates for our 2013 events have now been confirmed and are as follows:

 Day / Date             Start Time     Event Course

Sat 09^th Mar 2013     09:00           Spring Hilly 6Z/10

Sun 17^th Mar 2013     09:00           Two Up Team TT 1U/25

Sat 23^rd Mar 2013     09:00           Medium Gear 72" 1U/25

Sat 30^th Mar 2013     10:00           Beginners' TT session (Old Warden – details tbc)

Tue 02^nd Apr 2013    18:30           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 09^th Apr 2013     18:30           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 16^th Apr 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Sun 21^st Apr 2013    08:30           Interclub 10 (Icknield RC)

Tue 23^rd Apr 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 30^th Apr 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 07^th May 2013   19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 14^th May 2013   19:00           Dave Gudgin 25 1U/25

Tue 21^st May 2013    19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Sun 26^th May 2013   08:00           Interclub 30 (HNCC) 1U/30

Tue 28^th May 2013   19:00           Dave Gudgin 25 1U/25

Sat 01^st June 2013   14:00           HNCC Open 25 F14/12

Tue 04^th Jun 2013    19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 11^th Jun 2013    19:00           Dave Gudgin 25 1U/25

Tue 18^th Jun 2013    19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Sun 23^rd Jun 2013    08:00           Interclub 15 BRCC

Tue 25^th Jun 2013    19:00           Dave Gudgin 25 1U/25

Tue 02^nd Jul 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 09^th Jul 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Sun 14^th Jul 2013     08:00           Interclub 25 CCA

Tue 16^th Jul 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 23^rd Jul 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 30^th Jul 2013     19:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 06^th Aug 2013    18:30           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Tue 13^th Aug 2013    18:30           Briercliffe 10 1U/10

Sun 25^th Aug 2012   09:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10 (Autumn series 1 of 4)

Sun 01^st Sept 2012   09:00           Whitwell 10 6Z/10 (Autumn series 2 of 4)

Sun 8^th Sept 2012    09:00           Briercliffe 10 1U/10 (Autumn series 3 of 4)

Sun 15^th Sept 2012  09:00           whitwell 10 6Z/10 (Autumn series 4 of 4)

Sun 06^th Oct 2013    10:30           Interclub HC (HNCC)

Sat 12^th Oct 2013     09:00           Autumn Hilly 6Z/10

Sun 20^th Oct 2013    11:30           Charlton HC 6Y/H

Thu 26^th Dec 2013    11:00           Boxing Day 10 1U/10

For those not familiar with courses they are as follows:

The club "25"

1U/25 Dave Gudgin 25 miles, based around Southill, Beds.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68571260

The club "10"
1U/10 Briercliffe 10 is a single clock-wise circuit based around the club's 25/ Southill course.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/59918908

Spring Hilly/ Autumn Hilly (6Z/10)
This is an 18 mile route covering 2 laps of a 9 mile course around Whitwell and St. Paul’s Walden. It’s a good marker for form at the start of the season and also constitutes the first race of the club’s All Rounder Competition. It is also used in the Autumn.
Route map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68568598

2-Up Team TT
This is held over the club’s 25 mile course (see above). Riding as a team of 2, you will be given the time of the second rider in your team to cross the finish line so you need to work together to get a good time. This event also counts towards the club’s All Rounder Competition.
Route map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68571260

Medium Gear (72 inch TT)
Again held over the club’s 25 mile course, the limitation is that your bike cannot have a gear ratio higher than 72 inches. Many thanks to Frank Turner for the technical explanation:
Route map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68571260

2013 Provisional Time Trial calendar

James Gomm has been busy sorting out the time trial events for the forthcoming season. Information about upcoming events, the courses and how to take part will be posted on the website and in the members' newsletter (Nomads News).

Note that entry fees for club members are £2.00 per rider.

For non-Nomads the entry fee for seniors and veterans is now £4.00. Juniors from any club will be £2.00.

Download: Provisional Calendar (TT).pdf