5 September 2008 Evening TT Series Another good turn out and good to see Shaun back in the saddle, but still not mastered the turn yet! There are two more evening events, the first being the new 5 handicap, and then the final Open 10 of the year on Saturday 20 September. If you want to enter the latter forms need to be with David Notley by Friday 12th September. Results Annual General Meeting. A reminder that the clubs' AGM is on Monday 8th September at the Sports Club in Yeovil. Starting at 8pm. It is your opportunity to let the committee know what direction you want the club to take and to decide what sort of events we promote in 2009. It is also your chance to become involved in running the club, we need both a TT Secretary and a General Secretary, please give some thought to what you can do both for the club and your fellow riders and come along on Monday evening. 3 September 2008 For Sale One: Cyclo-cross bike (below) – Frame: EASTON Ultralite frame with carbon seat stays - Forks: EASTON EC90X Carbon forks - Gears: Shimano 105 front and Shimano Ultegra rear derailleurs - Shifters: Shimano 105 - Chainset: FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo crankset with 36/46 tooth gearing - Brakes: Avid Shorty 4 - Wheels: Ksyrium Equipe Wheelset - Tyres: Maxxis Larsen Mimo CX 700x35C - Handlebars: Easton EA30 OS - Stem: Easton EA30 OS - Saddle: WTB Rocket V Street Smart - Seatpost: Easton EA30
Two: a Giant TCR 2 full carbon 2005 in BLACK, its like new and has only been out in the rain once, it has a full ultegra groupset, (pictures to follow) If any one is interested in either bike please contact Roddy either by e-mail (roddypayne40@tiscali.co.uk) or his phone number is 01935428709, mobile 07595050880.
31 August 2008 Cyclo-cross event in Wellington, on 14th September 2008, as part of the South West Cyclo-Cross league. This new event will make the league truly a South West league with events also being held in Devon and Cornwall. We are hoping that the recent victories in the Olympics by the GB riders will have raised the profile of cycling in the UK and are aiming this grass roots sport at the younger members of the community. For more information on cyclocross click on the following links:
29 August 2008 Evening TT Series A warm, sunny and dry evening, can it really be a Thursday? Another good turn out and great to see a number of new riders, especially another teenage rider in the form of Lawrie Morris. There are still three more evening events and then the final Open 10 of the year on Saturday 20 September. If you want to enter the latter forms need to be with David Notley by Friday 12th September. Results
22 August 2008 Evening TT Series A good turn out and a new course record for Doug Dewey, perhaps I should have a few more Thursdays off! Results. 15 August 2008 Evening TT Series The threat of heavy rain meant that we moved to the 5 course rather than risk using the A303 during one of the day’s torrential downpours. As it turned out we could have used the 10, but ‘better safe than sorry’. Results. 14 August 2008 Evening TT Series Results for last week. New Handicap. The 5 course has been particularly popular again this year and on Monday the Committee decided to add an additional prize for this year, a 5 Handicap. It will be run on the penultimate event of the year, 11th September, with the handicap time being the average of your three best rides on the course this year.
7 August 2008 Club Handicap Congratulations to Ricky Gibbs (yes it was Ricky not Andy – we made a mistake on the calculations, sorry Andy) on winning the Handicap trophy. The times were as follows:
Actaul results to follow.
1 August 2008 Evening TT Series Here are the latest results. An excellent ride from Ash Martin, just 14 and completing his first 10 in 27:52. Watch out the rest of you he will soon be climbing up the rankings! Especially as the conditions were far from ideal, a strong wind and rain to boot. Results CC WEYMOUTH
Presents
Charity 2-up Club 10 TTT 31 July 2008 Open 25 results. Official result sheets are available as a Word doc on the following link. Results.
27 July 2008 Evening TT Series Here are Thursday's. Results Open 25. What a good move, had the event been held on its original date it would almost certainly have been cancelled, as it was the Open 25 took place on Sunday morning in great conditions, warm fairly still and despite a little mist to start mostly glorious sunshine. Charles Zanettacci, on his first visit to the course, posted the fastest time, a short 54, with David Kidell and Andy Winterbottom second and third respectively. Chris Martin, in only his second 25 did a great ride, not only under the hour but a 58:40, Barrie Whitehead also posted a PB knocking nearly two minutes off his previous best. Full results to follow just as soon as Mike gets his PC back from the menders! A great promotion and thanks to Mike Loader and all the YCC helpers.
21 July 2008 Open 25 Start Sheet You can download a Word version of the start sheet by clicking on the following link. Start Sheet. 19 July 2008 Evening TT Series It was good to see five new riders, thanks to Chris Martin for persuading his fellow Merriot Wheelers to have a go. We are always pleased to see new riders enjoying the sport. If you missed the Come and Try It, or are feeling inspired by Mark Cavendish and the rest of the Tour riders, you are more than welcome to come along on a Thursday evening and take out a day membership which will allow you to ride. Results RTTC National 24 hour TT. Arthur Vince is riding the National Championship next Saturday, promoited by the Mersey Roads Club in Chesire. Have a good ride Arthur, and a good journey up there.
12 July 2008 Evening TT Series Not a lot to say about this one, just back to the usual Thursday night weather, a strong breeze. Results.
5 July 2008 Evening TT Series Well the Thursday evening weather jinx finally came good. After a really wet day the rain cleared not long before the event started. The course was slightly wet at the start finish end but the winds were light and the air was warm. Consequently we had the best evening of the year so far with several PBs, Chris Martin did a storming ride, despite complaining of aches and pains from running a duathlon the night before. Nicola Morgan improved her time by a massive two and a half minutes. Results. Open 25. Just a reminder that the Yeovil CC Open 25 Time Trial is on the 27 July (so you are not too late to enter if you thought it was the 6 July). Entries to Mike Loader as soon as possible please. Two events for Juniors in August. If you are 5 –16 come racing in Devon! Saturday 9th August.
Cyclo-Cross on Paignton’s North Green Friday 17th August.
Road Circuit Races around Paignton’s North Green Tony White. For those of us that have been in the club for more years than we care to remember you will no doubt remember Tony. Sadly he died last week, after a long illness he was showing signs of recovering but then relapsed. A tester, his name still remains against several club records, and runs leader for many years he was always a keen rider. Our thoughts and condolences go to his widow Dawn. The funeral is on Tuesday at 1:30, at this home in Cole. If you are going to attend please can you let David Notley know, 07525 900718, as space is limited and we are trying to arrange some car sharing.
30 June 2008 Team Tor 2000 Open 25 and Junior 5 Ash and Adele Martin both competed in the Junior TT promoted by Team Tor 2000 on Sunday using the U30/5 course. They finished 1st and 3rd respectively with Ash producing a new personal best time. The Yeovil Seniors, Mike Loader, Hugo Baldacchino and Doug Ward all competed in the 25 with Mike producing the best time.
27 June 2008 Evening TT Series The Thursday evening weather seems to be against us this year, yet another cool and windy one. Looking at the times this has the feel of a truly old fashioned results sheet thanks to the strong winds, even with all our high-tech equipment there is no overcoming a breeze like that. 26 June.
20 June 2008 Evening TT Series The first 'Come and Try It' of the season saw a good crowd of riders competing on the five course. It was a true family affair, the Martin v Walsh v Vince v Loader v Gibbs v Ward! Not quite sure how you pick a winner from that lot. There is another CATI event in july so if you would like to invite any friends or colleagues along then start persuading them now. The results for this wekk and last week are here: 19 June 12 June.
16 June 2008 John Andrews Memorial Road Race On a warm, dry day we had yet another good race. Several attacks on the testing little circuit, with riders managing to clip off the front and eventually forming a break of 9 which built up a good lead Will Jansen and Ben Anstie sprinting at the top of the rise to the finish, the Bikinmotion rider getting it from the Chippenham Wheeler. Thanks to everyone that helped Shaun promote yet another successful event. There is an album of photos of the race on flickr e thanks to Ann, she ishappy to send hi res pics to any one who asks and even print them occasionally. Result Evening TT Series This week is a 'come and try it' so if you have any colleagues or friends that would like to try a time trial then invite them along. Entry is free for new riders.
6 June 2008 Evening TT Series Another Chard v Yeovil clash with a lone rider from the Navy. After last week's torrential rain it at least stayed dry this week. Results.
5 June 2008 Website returns After a major problem at our service provider the website has been missing for a few days. It should now be back to normal. John Andrews Memorial Road Race. Start sheets for the race will be posted out on Friday 6 June, or you can download a pdf version from the following link. Start Sheet.
29 May 2008 Traffic Chaos on A303 One cariageway of the A 303 is currently blocked by Sunrise Festival traffic. It is not certain that it will be cleared by the time we want to use the road , the advice from the police on the spot was it would not. Therefore the evening TT this evening will be on the 5 course.
25 May 2008 From Team Tor 2000. Ilton Circuit Race We regret to inform you that the third of the ‘Team Tor 2000 Circuit Series’ (29th May) has had to be postponed due to a double booking by the MOD. To accommodate the seven races series we have an additional event on 7th August. We look forward to seeing you on the 12th June when the series recommences
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