As the country gears up to host the world’s most prestigious road cycling competition for the first time in 37 years this September, Thanet RC is getting behind a national drive to Own the Ride and inspire people from all walks of life to get on their bikes. The nationwide campaign – supported by British […]
Thanet had 6 riders at Round 1 of The East Kent Cyclocross League held at Sandwich Technology School on Sunday 8th September. The sunny and dry conditions made for some fast racing on a technical course. In the Elite and U23 race Rupert Walls- Bruck came 41st in a race won by 5 time national […]
The weather for the final evening 10 mile TT at Betteshanger CP was dry, bright, but breezy. Nine juniors and thirty two seniors made up a good field of 41 riders in total. Most riders were a bit slower than the previous week, although a few managed to improve by a few seconds. This week’s […]
Once again the annual dinner is going to be held at Smiths Court Hotel, 21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, CT9 2HL and this year it is on Friday 22nd November. Tickets and further details will be available at the end of September Thanks Helen Hill Social Secretary […]
Nic took the club record by 2s from brother Chris at the weekend … well done Nic. Nic Fennell 18:59 on the Q10/30 1st Sept 2019 See club records here: http://thanetrc.org/club-records.shtml […]
Post on behalf of our friends at VC Deal by Colin Robinson Sunday 8th September Sandwich Tech School Great racing for all age groups and abilities. We have plenty of space available for most races U12 Boys & Girls Youth A & B U16, U14 Senior Men Junior Men Women’s Race; Junior, U23, Senior, Vets […]
The penultimate evening time trial at Betteshanger CP attracted an excellent field of 44 riders. This was in spite of some rather uncertain weather conditions. The hot weather of the previous few days was replaced with wet and initially windy conditions. However, the wind eased and the rain stopped just as the first riders set […]
This week’s 10 mile time trial at Betteshanger CP was billed as a 3-up, but there was also a number of 2-ups and solo riders taking part. In total, 30 riders signed on and enjoyed some warm but breezy conditions. There was 3 sets of 3-up teams, 4 pairs riding as 2-ups, and 13 solo […]
It was another warm and sunny evening at Betteshanger for the latest club evening time trial. However, the wind was a strong breeze from the south west, which held back the times of most riders. In total, 31 riders signed on, 8 juniors, 21 seniors and a tandem pair. Our fastest junior rider was also […]
The only time trial taking place locally this weekend was the Tricycle Association (SE) 25 mile event on the Q25/8 Chilham course. This was the first 25 mile event on this course for several weeks that actually used the full 25 miles due to long running roadworks near Godmersham having been completed earlier in the […]