Dear Members, Just a quick update from the club regarding the ongoing restrictions around the Coronavirus. Both our National Governing bodies – British Cycling and Cycling Time Trials have ceased competitive and social riding and it is only natural that we as a club follow suit in cancelling Time Trials, Club runs and the Go […]
Thanet Road Club needs sponsors, especially for the upcoming South East Youth Championships we are hosting. Would your company be interested? Do you know someone who might consider sponsoring the club? Get in touch with the club’s sponsorship officer David Robert; davealexrob(at)yahoo.com […]
George Pittock achieved probably his best result on British soil with an excellent fifth place out of 60 starters at the 90km Surrey League Regional A Category 2/3 race at Dunsfold near Godalming yesterday. A group of seven got away early in the race and established a lead of 40 seconds as several teams spread […]
Dear Members Thanet RC have arranged a 2hour club track session on Sunday 5th April between 9-11am at the London Velopark. If you are interested in having a go on the track this is an ideal opportunity. Anyone interested should contact Simon Charles via Email to secure a place. On information yet on cost. Simon […]
Dear Members Thanet RC have arranged a 2hour club track session on Sunday 5th April between 9-11am at the London Velopark. If you are interested in having a go on the track this is an ideal opportunity. Anyone interested should contact Simon Charles via Email to secure a place. On information yet on cost. Simon […]
TRC Social/ Cycle Jumble BIKE JUMBLE, COFFEE, CAKES & SIZING KIT. Saturday 29th February at Manston Village Hall (Old 2 up HQ) 2 -4 pm Come along to sell those bits that need a new owner !! Or buy those last little bits before the season starts in earnest or even just catch up for […]
The next club social evening is on Tuesday 4th February at the Wheel Alehouse, Birchington, from 7:30pm. I will be running a short session on the ins and outs of timekeeping time trials. This will include:- 1) The equipment used. 2) Operation of the watches. 3) Setting off riders at the start. 4) Recording the […]
TRC’s award-winning 70th anniversary documentary has now had 2000 views! Do watch our fascinating film again and send the link to a friend: http://www.thanetrc.org/70th/ You will also find short films and presentations made during The Young Biographers’ Project, as well information on the club’s history, history of jerseys, records and trophies. Additionally, there is a […]
There was a small turnout of riders at Betteshanger CP for the first time trial of 2020. Just 17 riders signed on, which included 7 juniors. Conditions were cold and grey, but there was no wind which was very unusual, as regular riders will testify. Tallulah Butcher was both fastest junior and fastest girl in […]
The club’s annual Boxing Day time trial was held in less than perfect conditions on the Thanet Way course. In fact, it was cold, drizzly and with a stiff south easterly wind! In total, just seven riders signed on, which is one of the smallest fields for quite a few years for this regular event. […]