George Pittock’s mixed fortunes continued with frustration and worry at the latest round of the British Cycling Youth National Circuit Series at Pembrey in West Wales on Sunday. The brand new circuit, which hosted the Tour of Britain grand depart only six days earlier, is 1.7km long, fast and flowing with a short, sharp climb […]
The final evening time trial of the season was a 10 mile event at Betteshanger CP. Conditions were typical of Betteshanger, in that it was windy, cool and rather grey. In total, 40 riders signed on, which was encouraging, considering the weather earlier in the day had been poor. There was 8 juniors, 28 solo […]
Thanet RC 10mile TT Open 10 Q10/30 – 2nd Sept 2018 (Report) A chilly start to the morning gave way to warm and still conditions, some say ideal for time trialling. 69 of the 74 riders on the start sheet “braved” the conditions with only one DNF as Nick Howlett unfortunately snapped his chain at […]
The club’s second open 10 mile time trial of the season, organised by Michael Friend, was held on the Q10/30 Thanet Way course in good conditions. The wind was light from an easterly direction, and after a cool start, the temperature picked up nicely. The club had a large number of riders competing, and several […]
The penultimate evening time trial of the 2018 season was a 10 mile 2-up team time trial at Betteshanger CP. Conditions were breezy but warm, and there was a good turnout of 21 pairs taking part, along with 5 solo riders. There was a variety of 2-up teams from juniors, mixed, parent/(grand)children, husband and wife, […]
Screentek International North West Youth and Junior Tour Lancashire – 25 to 27 August 2018 Just three weeks after the European Junior Cycling Tour in the Netherlands, the biggest youth cycling race in the world, George Pittock of Thanet RC headed to Lancashire at the weekend for the Screentek International North West Youth and Junior […]
Thanet RC September social night is cancelled due to the venue being out of action. Post by Colin Robinson […]
This weekend’s local time trial was the Catford CC’s Dave Marshall 25 mile event held on the Q25/12 Hamstreet course. It was a cool and grey day, with a rising south westerly wind making the return leg a challenge, particularly for the later starters. As expected, the event was won by second claim member Chris […]
Just 8 riders turned out for the club’s annual one hour time trial at Betteshanger. Conditions were cold, grey and windy, which was more typical of Betteshanger after a run of warm and sunny events. The one hour TT is an event where riders use their cycle computers to ride for an hour and measure […]
This week, it was back to the regular distance of 10 miles at Betteshanger CP. The weather was warm with wind from the south west. A total of 42 riders took part, including a good showing of 13 juniors and a tandem. Top junior by a considerable margin was Toby Perry who stopped the watch […]