24/04/2012 - Briercliffe 10 Results

A sunny but cool evening with a light breeze against the riders on the long straight to GM Growers, saw conditions that many of the 15 riders felt were less favourable than last week. However, a number of riders showed improvements in their times, in particular Mark Young who took more than a minute off last week’s time.

Andy Herbert was once again quickest round the course in a super-impressive 23:34. In defiance of a ruling from TT secretary (James Gomm) that Ben should wear flip-flops, Ben Wilson reverted to cycling shoes this week and went sub-24 on Briercliffe for the first time. He did warm-up in desert wellies though.

More suitable for the Tour of Qatar surely?

Timekeeping/pushing off was carried out with aplomb by Clive Collins, Geoff Perry, Frank Turner, and James Spence. Many thanks to all. All riders HNCC unless stated otherwise .

Results

Andrew Herbert		23:34
Ben Wilson (J)		23:55
Graham Laming	BRCC	24:53
Andy Saunders		25:10
Ryan Witchell (J)		25:12
Peter Gell	BRCC	26:40
Rob Cunningham	BRCC	26:41
Rupert Gates	BRCC	27:03
Bob Wright	BRCC	27:38
Jaoude Izzo	BRCC	28:10
Alistair Scott	Luton	28:33
Dan Byers	BRCC	29:05
Jon Traynor		29:22
Charlie Pugh(J)	HNCC	29:52
Mark Young	HNCC	30:44

17/04/2012 Briercliffe 10 Results

Ben Wilson's alternative cycling footwear

This week's TT saw windy conditions just for a change, however last week's rampaging mutt was nowhere to be seen, presumably outfoxed by the later start time.

Ride of the week goes to Ben Wilson who had forgotten that he had changed the pedals on his bike, so ended up having to ride in trainers on SPDs. Some would say that riding a 24:37 around our course in trainers was a sign of brilliance, others might say that it is just showing off, so Ben will be forced to ride in flip-flops next week to give the rest of us a chance!

Andrew Herbert	HNCC	23:31
Graham Laming	BRCC	24:31
Ben Wilson	HNCC	24:37
Ryan Witchell	HNCC	25:20
James Gomm	HNCC	25:54
Peter Gell	BRCC	26:28
Nick Hickman	HNCC	30:00
Paul Riley	HNCC	30:27
Mark Young	HNCC	32:06

Tonight's timekeeping/pushing off team were Clive Collins, Geoff Perry, Frank Turner, and Nigel Wilson. Thanks chaps, much appreciated.

BRCC = Beds Roads CC

Briercliffe Evening 10 - 17/04/2012

There is a possibility that the forthcoming evening 10 will be affected by roadworks near Ireland. If we obtain additional information we will post it here. Alternatively you may want to check on roadworks.org and search for Shefford Road, Central Bedfordshire.

Easter time trial results 2012

Several Nomads were in action in open time trials over the Easter weekend.

Welwyn Hilly, 26** mile sporting, 06/04/2012

Good Friday saw the traditional Welwyn Hilly sporting time trial run over 26 miles around Codicote, Hitchin, Offley and Kimpton. Clive Collins sporting the Nomads blue and gold posted 1.16.27.

**There are conflicting reports as to the exact distance of the course - needless to say it's tough no matter how long it is...

Clive Collins rides the Welwyn Wheelers' Good Friday classic.

Neil JJ Fraser and Ben Wilson  posted 1.06.57 and 1.10.47 respectively.

The event was won by Wouter Sybrandy of Team IG Sigma Sport with a strong time of 56.23, averaging just over 26mph for the demanding route. Full results from ctt.org.uk

Team SalesEngine.co.uk open 10, 07/04/2012

Five Nomads ventured to the F15/10 course near Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire to compete in the Team Salesengine.co.uk open 10. This was Steve Robinson's team's inaugural open event although many familiar faces, former Nomads and friends were at hand. Frank Turner who was Start Timekeeper also provide a critque of several rider's bikes (i.e. steel is good,  anything else is less so).

With expectations high, given the potential for the course to provide the foundation for a fast time, the Nomads team had to battle the cold and stiff northerly headwind on the 5.5 miles out to the turn.

Andy Herbert turned in one of the fastest Nomads' times for some period with a supreme 22.36, claiming 11th spot in the 92 rider field. Simon Doyle in his first open time trial since 2004 posted a robust 23.31.

The conditions seemed to have favoured the heavier riders who could push the bigger gears but this did not deter the hill specialists - Neil JJ Fraser from recording an impressive 24.04 and James Gomm marking a new PB for the distance with 25.23. Clive Collins despite being hampered by traffic on his ride posted 27.55.

Jason Gurney of www.Twenty3c.co.uk won the event with a time of 21.12. Full results from ctt.org.uk

The same course will be used in the Interclub 10 later in April. Initial feedback from the riders that it was one of the best events in terms of safety, marshalling and all round potential to record a personal or season's best.

The event also raised £350 for the East Anglia Air Ambulance.

April Calendar 2012

Racing season is now upon us, hurrah for the clocks going forward. Here are the highlights of the April 2012 calendar.

Rugby Club training sessions cease at the end of March, i.e. before the evening time trials start.

The Briercliffe 10s restart on 3 April 2012. Please note that the first two events start at the earlier time of 18.30.

The Interclub 10 is on the 21 April and we need as many people riding this event as possible to get the club off to a good start this season. The new course F15/10 is at Brogborough.
You can register to ride via http://www.book-to-ride.com/BRCC/Register/enter_spoco.php or please contact Neil JJ Fraser or James Gomm directly.

Sun 1 Apr - Clubrun to Wimpole Hall: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3025430

Tues 3 Apr - Briercliffe 10 - 1830h

Sun 8 Apr - Clubrun to Reed, Silver Ball: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2570348  

Tues 11 Apr - Briercliffe 10 - 1830h

Sun 15 Apr - Clubrun to Whitwell, Emily's: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3251350

Tues 17 Apr - Briercliffe 10 - 1900h

Sat 21 Apr - Interclub 10 (Icknield RC), F15/10, first rider off 14.00h

Sun 22 Apr - Clubrun to Welwyn, Sports Centre: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2961521

Tues 24 Apr - Briercliffe 10 - 1900h

Sun 28 Apr - Clubrun St Neots via Waresley: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3430766