Author: mike morley
Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Hilly 50 More Photo's of finishers
The first 3 finishers can be seen on the MWW Blog, including Steve Winder and Mark G.
A few more now follow:
A few more now follow:
Steve Duffy from MWW.
Dave Vine + Ken Day
Author: mike morley
Monday, 6 March 2017
Successful Hilly 50 March 4th 2017
I am pleased to say that the 2017 Hilly 50 was a great success! Thank you to all who helped with the signing on particularly Geoffrey Shields and Terry Lowe, without U2 it would have been a disaster for reasons you best know why! Thanks also to all those who helped me with the administration during the weeks before particularly Tim Court who's assistance was invaluable. Maybe the weather helped but it was certainly good to have the sunshine instead of the snow storm on White Down in 2016.
Most of all I must thank all those that turned up to support the event and the charitable beneficiary St. Raphael's Hospice in Cheam. Chairman of Cycling UK SWLondon, Dave Vine participated along with Roland Saber, husband of Julie Rand from HQ in Guildford. A number of our member group also rode, including Ken Day, Mark Gladwyn, organizer of our 2016 Tri-Vet rides, John Austin, Daniel Arthur, Cheam & Morden member group and also a member of Epsom CC, along with Jake Dodd and John Beer. I must also particularly thank one of our oldest group members Ray Dare (90yrs) for doing a magnificent job in marshaling and directing down Logmore Lane which proved to be pretty muddy due to lots over heavy rain on the Friday. Most of the riders that signed on were Cycling UK members. The event was heavily supported by local cycling clubs and particularly I should mention V-C Londres with the largest contingent, Addiscombe CC, Epsom CC who had the first finisher in 1.hr. 53.mins - Steve Winder, a regular supporter!
My apologies to some who had signed on by internet on Thursday afternoon but did not appear on the pre-entry start sheet. By Wednesday we had only 19 pre-entered and so I printed the sheet around midday on Thursday 2nd March. That afternoon I received another 12 entries and would be interested to hear why so late when the event had been flagged-up for weeks? Was it the weather forecast?
Anyway no gripe from me just interested to learn for future!
So now for some photo's. I took around 30 in all mainly at the finish but here are some at the start!
Most of all I must thank all those that turned up to support the event and the charitable beneficiary St. Raphael's Hospice in Cheam. Chairman of Cycling UK SWLondon, Dave Vine participated along with Roland Saber, husband of Julie Rand from HQ in Guildford. A number of our member group also rode, including Ken Day, Mark Gladwyn, organizer of our 2016 Tri-Vet rides, John Austin, Daniel Arthur, Cheam & Morden member group and also a member of Epsom CC, along with Jake Dodd and John Beer. I must also particularly thank one of our oldest group members Ray Dare (90yrs) for doing a magnificent job in marshaling and directing down Logmore Lane which proved to be pretty muddy due to lots over heavy rain on the Friday. Most of the riders that signed on were Cycling UK members. The event was heavily supported by local cycling clubs and particularly I should mention V-C Londres with the largest contingent, Addiscombe CC, Epsom CC who had the first finisher in 1.hr. 53.mins - Steve Winder, a regular supporter!
My apologies to some who had signed on by internet on Thursday afternoon but did not appear on the pre-entry start sheet. By Wednesday we had only 19 pre-entered and so I printed the sheet around midday on Thursday 2nd March. That afternoon I received another 12 entries and would be interested to hear why so late when the event had been flagged-up for weeks? Was it the weather forecast?
Anyway no gripe from me just interested to learn for future!
So now for some photo's. I took around 30 in all mainly at the finish but here are some at the start!
Then came the finish below with first man back Steve Winder. I emphasis this was not a race but a Sportive or reliability ride but there will always be one wants to beat the 2 hours and well done!
Author: mike morley
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Hilly 50 Saturday 4th March 2017
Correction to the January/February Sou'Wester. Please note that the entry fee for this year is £7 and not £5 as stated. This will include route sheet and down loadable PDF. Signing on will be at Rykas Cafe opposite Burford Bridge Hotel at bottom of Box Hill from 9.30am with a start time of 10am to finish at the top of Box Hill by 2pm. All entry fees go to St. Raphael's Hospice Cheam.
Author: mike morley
Monday, 14 November 2016
Award of the Arthur Jessop Shield
Congratulations to Shirley Quemby on receiving the Arthur Jessop Shield for outstanding achievement and contribution to the activities of the SWL CTC. She has been a tireless supporter and activist in promoting cycling in the Sutton area and beyond particularly in regard to Dr. Bike and the activities of the beginners group based in Nonsuch Park Cheam at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon. As Jeff Tollerman said it is amazing that Shirley has not been awarded this shield before and it is very fitting that her name will now follow on from last year's award to David Aylett who also championed the beginners cause for many years.
The picture shows Chairman David Vine presenting the shield with group secretary Tim Court in the background.
~ Mike Morley
The picture shows Chairman David Vine presenting the shield with group secretary Tim Court in the background.
~ Mike Morley
Author: Tim C
Friday, 11 November 2016
KPRC plans to honour Frank Cubis
Dave Vine contacted Brian Powney, President of Kingston Phoenix before our AGM to ask if there were any developments in the investigation of Frank’s tragic collision. This is the substance of his reply, some of which Dave mentioned on Wednesday, and includes a kind invitation to their club Dinner Dance in February.
Brian confirmed that the investigation remains with the Police. “The only information we currently have is that Frank was hit by, what is being called a Flat Bed Van that I understand pulled out of a road onto the road Frank was on. The Police reported Frank was fully visible as they have seen him on Bus and Bus Stop cameras,”
“It should never have happened and yes I still half expect Frank to turn up at club sometime.”
“But we must go onwards and upwards, as they say.”
“So some news on fundraising for Frank and his family. They are supporting the Air Ambulance and Brake - a road safety awareness charity. And together we will purchase a hardwood park bench in memory of Frank and the aim is to place it at his favourite spot in Richmond Park. I'm aiming to have this ready by next May and we'll have a ride there arranged for an unveiling.”
“The Kingston Phoenix will work on plans over the Winter for a long distance ride - current thinking is Cardiff to London - one of Frank's National trike records. This will be a one day ride and we'll work on other clubs to get involved and sort a "Just Giving" page. We are considering a 25 mile TT in his honour but this may well be 2018 by the time it gets off the ground. Lastly, the easy one - the club's 12 Hour Trophy will be renamed the Frank Cubis Memorial Trophy - Frank still held that club record at the time of his death, with 256.92 miles.”
“Amazingly his record was broken this year by Dale Lush who rode 265.95 miles. Such a shame that Frank will not be at the club dinner to present the Trophy.”
“We will have a presentation to Frank's daughter at the club dinner on February 25th 2017 and his friends from the CTC section are welcome to attend the dinner dance. Please therefore find attached details of the club dinner as it is all now arranged.”
“Lastly, "Frank's Bucket" will be at the club dinner and people can make further donations to all of the above.”
“All the best and see you soon,
Regards, Brian.”
~ Tim
Brian confirmed that the investigation remains with the Police. “The only information we currently have is that Frank was hit by, what is being called a Flat Bed Van that I understand pulled out of a road onto the road Frank was on. The Police reported Frank was fully visible as they have seen him on Bus and Bus Stop cameras,”
“It should never have happened and yes I still half expect Frank to turn up at club sometime.”
“But we must go onwards and upwards, as they say.”
“So some news on fundraising for Frank and his family. They are supporting the Air Ambulance and Brake - a road safety awareness charity. And together we will purchase a hardwood park bench in memory of Frank and the aim is to place it at his favourite spot in Richmond Park. I'm aiming to have this ready by next May and we'll have a ride there arranged for an unveiling.”
“The Kingston Phoenix will work on plans over the Winter for a long distance ride - current thinking is Cardiff to London - one of Frank's National trike records. This will be a one day ride and we'll work on other clubs to get involved and sort a "Just Giving" page. We are considering a 25 mile TT in his honour but this may well be 2018 by the time it gets off the ground. Lastly, the easy one - the club's 12 Hour Trophy will be renamed the Frank Cubis Memorial Trophy - Frank still held that club record at the time of his death, with 256.92 miles.”
“Amazingly his record was broken this year by Dale Lush who rode 265.95 miles. Such a shame that Frank will not be at the club dinner to present the Trophy.”
“We will have a presentation to Frank's daughter at the club dinner on February 25th 2017 and his friends from the CTC section are welcome to attend the dinner dance. Please therefore find attached details of the club dinner as it is all now arranged.”
“Lastly, "Frank's Bucket" will be at the club dinner and people can make further donations to all of the above.”
“All the best and see you soon,
Regards, Brian.”
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~ Tim
Author: Tim C
Sunday, 30 October 2016
Notice for 2016 AGM
The AGM for CTC South West London will commence at 11:00 in the Hersham Amenity Hall on Wednesday 9th November.
Signing in sheets will circulate once you are sitting down. The Agenda, Minutes of the 2015 AGM, Treasurer's Report and our Annual Report will be available for you to read.
If you would like to commend someone for the Arthur Jessop trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the club please notify the secretary.
Please be considerate about where you park your bikes.
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Click HERE to read the 2015/2016 Annual Report which will be presented to the meeting.
Tim Court
Secretary
Author: Tim C
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