The first of two events this weekend on the A20 at Harrietsham / Charing was the West Kent RC 10 mile time trial. Unlike conditions a fortnight earlier, the wind was much lighter, leading to a lot of early fog on the course and a start delay of 30 minutes to allow the conditions to […]
Attached is a revised PDF file of the times for the senior riders at this week’s evening 10 mile time trial at Betteshanger. Somehow (?) I included a rider who wasn’t there, and omitted one who was! Sorry to Abigail for the omission! Dave Mastin. Seniors BCP – 5th April.pdf […]
The first evening 10 of the year was run at Betteshanger Country Park in cold, overcast and windy conditions. In spite of this, there was a good turnout of 12 junior and 51 senior riders. The field was a mix of regular faces and a number of first timers. The fastest junior was Toby Anderton […]
Thanet Road Club is displaying exhibits from its archive to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1947, the club offers this unique view into quintessential cycling club life at the aptly name Archive, a café and homestore at Ramsgate Harbour. The free exhibition runs from Wednesday 5 April – Monday 17 April 09.30-17.00 (closed Tuesdays). […]
The club’s vice president, George Jenkins, will be running the London Marathon on 23rd April. George is running on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis charity. Should you wish to make a donation on George’s behalf, I have included a link to his donation page. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GeorgeJenkins1 Dave Mastin. […]
A huge thank-you to all helpers at the SPC races today and Thanks to sponsors SPC (Paul Higginson and Alan Parkinson) Thanks Maddie Bazin, Richard Bazin, Tansy Martin, Melanie Cook, Mick Bussey, George Bussey, Tia-May Neame, Diana Yemm, Derek Crow-Brown, Chris Childs, Phil Cook, Chris Fennell, Nic Fennell, Josh Chivilo, Steve Quincey, Helen Hill, Caroline […]
Club members made up 20% of the field for the first local solo 25 mile time trial. It was held on the popular Q25/8 Chilham course. What was not so popular with the riders was the cool conditions, with temperatures early on just a few degrees above freezing. The wind was light and the sun […]
The Thanet Road Club Anniversary Exhibition is taking place at: Archive Cafe and Homestore at Ramsgate Harbour: 17 Military Road, Ramsgate CT11 9LG Wednesday 5 April 2017- Monday 17 April 2017 9.30am-5.00pm (closed Tuesdays) The exhibition features archive photos, magazine covers, works from the Young Biographers’ Project and the original 1953 club jersey. Poster attached. […]