And once again thanks to the fantastic support from V C Londres.
Author: mike morley
Monday, 7 March 2016
Hilly 50 even more finishers
Author: mike morley
1 Comment:
CGC 09 March 2016 at 22:32 GMT
Thanks Mike! It was certainly a cold ride but despite a puncture and missing the left turn into Raikes and riding an extra 6km down Horsham Rd and back, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. And thanks to to the young rider from the VCL who waited with me whilst I changed my tube.
Chris 'De Laune' GC
Hilly 50 Thanks to all!
I will try and publish all the photo's at start and finish with accreditation later. Thank you all again for turning up and making the event a continuation of a well established event. If all the non starters feel that a contribution is worthwhile to St. Raphael Hospice please let me know! There is no obligation whatsoever and I fully understand that the weather forecast would put you off! I am sure I would have felt the same. Even more reason to congratulate those who braved that, rode and I gather enjoyed it!
Author: mike morley
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Hilly 50km Sat 5 March w2016
Just a short note to say that despite the weather which out to be literally a snow storm half way through 33 riders signed on and started. An amazing achievement under the circumstances and thanks to so many that turned up at the start to help with signing on.
I arrived 8.45am at Ryka's followed shortly thereafter by Geoffrey Shields a real stalwart who also helped with the sign on last year and he did a good job with the signing on! Carolyn & John Beer were the next to arrive with their dog and made a great contribution, Carolyn collecting all the money and managing the till very efficiently. Dave Vine was also early to arrive along with Ken Day and I started to feel comfortable that I was not on my own, in fact I took little part in the actual signing on. Terry L was also there in support which was a moral boost.
My main concern was should we allow the event to proceed as when I came over Box Hill the temperature was zero but the roads were dry and free from ice! At this time the snow had not started. In the end we only had 33 starters on the line with very few of the pre- registered turning up!
At around 10.20am I decamped to summit Box Hill and it was bitterly cold. Joined by son Tim & little Florence on her bike age 3 I felt well supported but a little concerned about the snow storm that now developed. I stayed at the finish untill 1.30pm when I was pretty certain that all the riders had finished, notably one 13 year old form V.C. Londres who were as always in recent years our most ardent supporters. More about that later with photo's but for now I will retire to bed.
Dave Vine & Ken Day were one of the last to arrive and it was amazing that such mature gentlemen managed to stay the course. Dave commented that conditions were grim but not dangerous and remarked that even Logmore Lane which I had reccied on Friday was safe by previous years problems. Whereas last year we had a few riders finish in under 2hrs, the best time this year was around 2hr. 27mins by last years first finisher from Kingston Wheelers.
Pictures and more analysis to follow. Riders and donations this year will be about half 2015 so a little disappointing but I think an achievement in view of the conditions and a remarkable result to all that rode!
Thank you all on the committee that helped me so much to keep this event alive!
I arrived 8.45am at Ryka's followed shortly thereafter by Geoffrey Shields a real stalwart who also helped with the sign on last year and he did a good job with the signing on! Carolyn & John Beer were the next to arrive with their dog and made a great contribution, Carolyn collecting all the money and managing the till very efficiently. Dave Vine was also early to arrive along with Ken Day and I started to feel comfortable that I was not on my own, in fact I took little part in the actual signing on. Terry L was also there in support which was a moral boost.
My main concern was should we allow the event to proceed as when I came over Box Hill the temperature was zero but the roads were dry and free from ice! At this time the snow had not started. In the end we only had 33 starters on the line with very few of the pre- registered turning up!
At around 10.20am I decamped to summit Box Hill and it was bitterly cold. Joined by son Tim & little Florence on her bike age 3 I felt well supported but a little concerned about the snow storm that now developed. I stayed at the finish untill 1.30pm when I was pretty certain that all the riders had finished, notably one 13 year old form V.C. Londres who were as always in recent years our most ardent supporters. More about that later with photo's but for now I will retire to bed.
Dave Vine & Ken Day were one of the last to arrive and it was amazing that such mature gentlemen managed to stay the course. Dave commented that conditions were grim but not dangerous and remarked that even Logmore Lane which I had reccied on Friday was safe by previous years problems. Whereas last year we had a few riders finish in under 2hrs, the best time this year was around 2hr. 27mins by last years first finisher from Kingston Wheelers.
Pictures and more analysis to follow. Riders and donations this year will be about half 2015 so a little disappointing but I think an achievement in view of the conditions and a remarkable result to all that rode!
Thank you all on the committee that helped me so much to keep this event alive!
Author: mike morley
Monday, 29 February 2016
Tri-Vets Ride, 15 June 2016
This blog post contains information about the arrangements for the rides, the routes, how to get to the start, refreshments, checking-in, and expected conduct for riders.
Updated information is contained in a subsequent post here
Tri-ennial Veterans' rides have been organised by CTC groups since 1928, and are intended as a sociable, non-competitive day out in the Surrey countryside. We are offering three distances: 100 miles, 100km and 50km. All routes are figures of eight around the base at Brockham, with light refreshments at lunch and at the end of the ride. A CTC badge is available at a cost of £4 to riders over 50 who complete the 100 mile route in under twelve hours. All riders will receive a finisher's certificate.
The
The number of riders is limited to 80: please register with Simon Lambourn. The entry fee of £5 covers costs, including refreshments at the base. An entry form is available here: please register first to check places are available.
The pavilion will be open from 7.30am serving tea and coffee until 11am; sandwich lunches will be available from 11-3pm, and cake and finisher's certificates will be served until 8.00 pm. If necessary the base will then re-locate to a pub in Brockham.
0800: 100 miles, 12.5 mph
0830: 100 miles, 13.0 mph
0900: 100 miles, 13.5 mph
0930: 100 kms, 12.0 mph
1000: 100 kms, 12.5 mph
1030: 100 kms, 13.0 mph
1100: 50 kms, 10.0 mph
To join the event you do not have to participate in a led ride - you can ride by yourself, or with a couple of friends, if you prefer. Route cards and GPS files for those who want them will be available below. Every rider will have an Audax-style ‘Brevet Card’, that is stamped as proof of passage. This will serve as evidence for CTC Badge Claims, but it is not meant to be a rigorous thing. It’s a ride with friends and clubmates - claims are made on trust.
The 100 mile and 100k group rides will stop at a café half-way round each loop where you can purchase extra refreshments.
In particular, if you leave the ride for any reason, please notify the group leader or back marker; or inform the base, using the number on your brevet card.
Updated information is contained in a subsequent post here
Tri-ennial Veterans' rides have been organised by CTC groups since 1928, and are intended as a sociable, non-competitive day out in the Surrey countryside. We are offering three distances: 100 miles, 100km and 50km. All routes are figures of eight around the base at Brockham, with light refreshments at lunch and at the end of the ride. A CTC badge is available at a cost of £4 to riders over 50 who complete the 100 mile route in under twelve hours. All riders will receive a finisher's certificate.The
The number of riders is limited to 80: please register with Simon Lambourn. The entry fee of £5 covers costs, including refreshments at the base. An entry form is available here: please register first to check places are available.
The Base: Brockham Cricket Pavilion, RH3 7JT
The pavilion is the base for signing on, where you will receive an audax-style brevet card which will be stamped as proof of passage. It is a short ride from Dorking station (3 miles). Limited parking is available at the pavilion, otherwise please park considerately in Brockham, leaving the main road clear. The pavilion is just south of Brockham Green, a right turn off the main road, opposite 21 Middle Street, Brockham. https://goo.gl/maps/BRyGyYPDPMD2.The Rides
All rides will be largely on the Surrey Cycleway, which is a network of pretty lanes with little traffic. It is not flat - Surrey isn’t - but it’s certainly not a hilly route, as none of Surrey’s famous hills is included. Based on the Cricket Pavilion at Brockham, the first riders will leave at 0800. For each distance, there will be led rides of small groups, with the normal leader/back marker/corner marker arrangements. Draft times for these led rides are as follows:0800: 100 miles, 12.5 mph
0830: 100 miles, 13.0 mph
0900: 100 miles, 13.5 mph
0930: 100 kms, 12.0 mph
1000: 100 kms, 12.5 mph
1030: 100 kms, 13.0 mph
1100: 50 kms, 10.0 mph
To join the event you do not have to participate in a led ride - you can ride by yourself, or with a couple of friends, if you prefer. Route cards and GPS files for those who want them will be available below. Every rider will have an Audax-style ‘Brevet Card’, that is stamped as proof of passage. This will serve as evidence for CTC Badge Claims, but it is not meant to be a rigorous thing. It’s a ride with friends and clubmates - claims are made on trust.
The 100 mile and 100k group rides will stop at a café half-way round each loop where you can purchase extra refreshments.
Ride guidelines
In the interests of our safety and enjoyment, we expect all participants to follow the rules of the road and be considerate to other road users. If you plan to ride in a group please take a moment to study our Group Ride Guidelines.In particular, if you leave the ride for any reason, please notify the group leader or back marker; or inform the base, using the number on your brevet card.
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Hilly 50 km Saturday 5th March Starting at Ryka's
The first and foremost Sportive of the season to get your legs going and your hearts thumping! The following has been sent out to over thirty cycling clubs and eating establishments to publicize. It can be a forerunner, though some say more challenging than a Tri-Vet a series of which are planned by CTC in June.
Please promote when you can if you see likely lads and lasses out on their bikes, they too might like a challenge, so challenge them to ride - yes even press gang!
HILLY 50 KM SPORTIVE IN AID
OF PROMOTING CTC AND ST. RAPHAEL HOSPICE CHEAM
Forgive me for being so bold but
would you be so kind as to promote this event as an early season warm up. Entry
is £5 payable on the line which will all go to St. Raphael’s. Signing on is at
Ryka’s cafe car park Burford Bridge/Box Hill from 9.30am Saturday morning with
prompt start at 10am. Pre-entry will be helpful. Go to www.cyclingswlondon.org.uk
On the home page you will see “Entry Form” on the LHS and the routes/map
can be found in the centre of the yellow background page. Alternatively just
turn up on the day. This is a sporting challenging unsupported ride and few
will complete it in under two hours. Now there’s a challenge! The event has been
running for over 30 years and is supported by a well tried route sheet
finishing at the Cafe on top of Box Hill by 2pm.
Alternatively go direct to the
CTC events page for a fuller description and entry.
Some of the finishers at the 2015 event.
Signing on at Ryka's 2015.
Author: mike morley
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