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. […]
Under 14 race. Lance Childs came 45th out of 93 despite having competed in the Icebreaker race in Newport the day before and being disadvantaged by a restart in his race after it was red flagged and also being pulled out in error as he had not yet been lapped by the leading pack but […]
It was another good turn out of club riders at the VTTA Kent 10 mile time trial, organised by Val Peachey. This was held on the A20 Harrietsham to Charing course, which is not the flattest or fastest 10 mile course in the county. The weather was bright and sunny, but there was a stiff […]
Lance travelled to Newport, Wales for the final Icebreaker, as the starter for a pretty full on weekend of cycling. First up was the scratch race where Lance finished 8thin his heat, qualifying for the final, in the scratch final he rode well to finish 15thoverall. In the points race that followed Lance pushed hard […]
A chance to see The Thanet Road Club Documentary on the big screen at The Ramsgate Film and TV Festival. Showing with The Alley Cat (+ Q&A) Sunday 26 March 4.30-6.15 at The Granville Theatre The Alley Cat: A road movie on a bike that takes place over one night, Jasper leaves an underground bike […]
All the jerseys have now been distributed and we now have just 2 left available for sale at £40 (or £45 posted) They are both size 5 (XL) Contact – Rick Perkins via the website if you’d like one … http://www.thanetrc.org/contact-us.shtml […]
Three of our YDS riders travelled to Lee Valley Velo Park yesterday for the Full Gas March Hare road circuit races. Lance was first up, lone Thanet RC rider in the March Hare U14 race. A little apprehensive pre-race as this was his first race back after a nasty viral infection and chest infection stopped […]
The club was well represented at the VTTA 30 mile time trial, ably promoted by Tom Morton. It was held on the Hamstreet by-pass between Ashford and Brookland. Conditions were mild and dry but with a stiff westerly breeze, leading to a head/cross wind on the leg heading south from Ashford. Nic Fennell was the […]
Hoping to get a few more entries for our races on Sunday 2nd April also any helpers on the day much appreciated. Also we have a GoRace for novice men and women for £5 entry so why not give it s go. Post by colin Robinson https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/158987/Thanet-RC-/-St-Peters-Cycles-Spring-Circuit-Races […]