Go Ride! - Hitchin Nomads, family, friends come and newcomers try it ride

Next Sunday 23^rd September 2012 is the Nomads' first family and newcomers ride.

These “mini-club runs” are designed for those new to cycling or experienced cyclists who want to bring friends and family along. Especially welcome are accompanied  children, women, commuters wanting to get a little more from their cycling and anyone wanting to find out more about the Nomads.

The rides will be on dedicated easy cycle trails, or very quiet roads suitable for all types of cycle.  The first ride will be about 9 miles in all, although there will be short cuts for those finding it a bit challenging and a longer loop for those who want more! There will be a coffee break somewhere in the middle of the ride.

Club Chairman, Nick Senechal commented:

"We have seen a lot more interest in the club following the success of Team GB in the Olympics and Paralympics. As a club we are always open to new members and this is an ideal way of capitalising on that. Existing club members have a wealth of knowledge and experience on what to ride, where and how to keep bikes in tip top shape. This is a great opportunity for people to come and have a go."

Meet at the junction of Purwell Lane and Kingswood Avenue, Hitchin (access to the Greenway) at 10:00 am. 

Contact

If you fancy a ride out from Hitchin centre or want further information, please call Nick Senechal on 01462 641745. Email: n.senechal@ntlworld.com.

We will be holding these rides on the penultimate Sunday of each month until further notice.

There is no charge for this event.

Riders should ensure that their bikes are in good working order and that they have a spare inner tube (just in case). The use of a hard shelled safety helmet is encouraged.

Race round up - 15 Sept 2012

Stevenage CC F14/12
Three Nomads took part in the Stevenage CC promoted 12 mile time trial on 15 Sept 2012. The course, based on a circuit north of Guilden Morden is technically demanding with a series of undulations and chicanes to negotiate. Andy Herbert and Simon Doyle came home with a time of 27m 34s to claim third place in the 2 up team time trial competition. They were nine seconds off second place. First home were Andrew Hastings and Trevor Burke of Finchley RT (25m 12s).

Mike Webb flew the flag for the club in the solo event. Having had a break from competition Mike marked his return to the testing circuit with a 31m 04s for the same distance. The winner of the solo event was Ashley Cox, Spirit RT. Cox displayed his class with a superlative 24.17. This is an impressive time especially given the distance he put in to class riders such as Jon Shubert and Ross Clarke.

Andy Herbet and Simon Doyle - courtesy of Stevenage CC

Icknield RC F15/10
Last week (8 Sept 2012), Doyle recorded a 22m 47s on the Icknield RC F15/10,10 mile time trial, this marked a season PB. Ashley Cox was also triumphant on that day with a course record of 20m 08s.

Race report - Bossard Wheelers' Open 10 - 01/09/2012

Four Nomads competed in the Bossard Wheelers' promoted open 10 mile time trial on the Brogborough course south of Bedford. The conditions were taxing for all riders, with a stiff south-westerly wind making things tough on the return section of the course.

Simon Doyle was the fastest Nomad on the day, shaving five seconds off his course best for the season. His 23.26 was buoyed by a rapid first five miles, hitting the turn at 5.5 miles in around ten minutes. James Spence nicked second place in the pecking order by clocking a second per mile quicker over James Gomm. Clive Collins had to go in to "Magpie Mode" to borrow a wheel following a series of pre-start punctures. Collins' 26.46 was a great time for the distance and indicates a late season flourish may be on the cards. The event was won by David McGaw of Cambridge CC with a time of 21.11.

Simon Doyle, 23.26

James Spence, 25.20

James Gomm, 25.31

Clive Collins, 26.46

September club runs

Club runs for September are as follows. Rides begin at 0900h from Hitchin Market Square. All riders welcome. The pace will vary from 14-17mph average, riders should have a reasonable level of fitness and a road bike in a good state of maintenance.

02 September Moggerhanger Hall

09 September Woburn

16 September Waresley Garden Centre

23 September Harpenden Summertime/ The Brown Box Café

30 September Barton Burwash Barns

14/08/2012 - Briercliffe 10 Results

There's been joy, there's been disappointment. There have been personal bests as competitors have pushed their bodies to the limit. But it's all over now - yes, the final Briercliffe 10 of the season took place tonight with 12 riders making it to the starting line on a beautiful sunny warm evening.

Fastest of the night was Justin Lane with another impressive PB, crossing the line in 24:23. Three Nomads also went under 25 minutes with Andy Saunders leading Ryan Witchell and Ben Wilson home, Ryan netting a course PB of 24:47.

The main event was of course the final instalment in the Brompton Cup. Nick Hickman took the early lead with an impressive 14 second un-fold, however it was Nick Senechal who came home first with a new course record of 30:15. Good luck to both the Nicks as they go onto the Brompton World Cup at Blenheim Palace this weekend.

Well done to Will Bowers who broke 30 minutes on his first ride on the course and to Kieran Todd who PB'd again. Finally, it was good to see Mr. Collins go under 28 minutes on the final ride of the season. Well done er... Mark, with a PB of 27:43.

Thanks to David Rossall, Geoff Perry, Richard Bland and, of course, Frank Turner for timekeeping and setting off.

Justin Lane		24:23 CCA
Andy Saunders		24:46
Ryan Witchell (J)		24:47
Ben Wilson (J)		24:55
Graham Laming		25:09 BRCC
Kieran Todd		27:40
Mark Collins		27:43
Nigel Wilson		28:22
David Summerill		29:36
Will Bowers		29:41
Nick Senechal		30:15 (Brompton)
Nick Hickman		31:32 (Brompton)

BRCC = Beds Road Cycle Club
CCA = CC Ashwell

07/08/2012 - Briercliffe 10 Results

The penultimate Briercliffe 10 saw seven riders do battle against the clock around the Southill course. The weather conditions promised to be better than they actually were on the night, with a cross-wind affecting the course to the west of Ireland.The Olympics will have finished next week so come and have a final crack at a season's PB....

Nick Hickman continued to carry the Brompton standard and is set to lobby the IOC for inclusion in Rio 2016.

Top spot fell to the Nomads' Simon Doyle who recorded a second sub-25 minute time in two weeks. Justin Lane of CC Ashwell improved on his previous week's time to break the 24mph average.

Jon Traynor was one second off 28 minutes for the distance but still managed to hold Clive Collins off to claim third spot on the night.

Results

Simon Doyle		24:37
Justin Lane		24:46 CC Ashwell
Jon Traynor		28:01
Clive Collins		28:03
Mark Collins		29.50
D Byers		30:05
Nick Hickman		31:21 Brompton - the unfold was 18 seconds (for the record).

Time keeping and pushing off by Frank Turner and Geoff Perry and Richard Bland.

In other news... Ben Wilson broke the hour mark for 25 miles in last Sunday's Finsbury Park CC F1/25 open. He recorded 59.50 for the distance and now joins the sub-hour club. Well done Ben. Peter Lawrence of Team MDT recorded 52.24 for first place.

Simon Doyle was 8th in the Beds Road CC Evening 10 on 09/08/12 with an impressive 24.59 for the 10 mile circuit.

Late season time trials

There are a series of late season time trials coming up which have the double whammy benefit of potentially fast courses and late season fitness.

01/09 F15/10 Bossard Wheelers (Online entry - https://evententry.ctt.org.uk/) 

02/09 Marlow Redkite Sportive (50 or 100 miles)

08/09 F15/10 Icknield RC

15/09 F14/12 2-up TT (12 miles) or solo TT
16/09 F1/25 Norlond TT Combine

22/09 F15/10 N&DCA

29/09 F14/12 (25) GP de Gentlemen

Information on entering these time trials can be found at: www.ctt.org.uk

October sees the Autumn Hilly and the Interclub Hill Climb (Sharpenhoe) and Club Hill Climb (Charlton). Details to follow nearer the time.