Monthly Archives: June 2011

French National Road Championship

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tom

By Rob Kennison Having floated the idea of a visit to see the continentals racing just a few miles from home in Boulogne, I was pleased to find thirteen likeminded Club mates on the early ferry to Calais. Once ashore, … Continue reading →

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Dunton LVRC (Event 4)

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tom

by Dave Campbell This was number 4 in the Dunton series and I was feeling better about my chances as I have been increasing my training and was now familiar with the circuit. Arrived, signed on and had a quick … Continue reading →

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What a weekend for the velo-bellas!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Tom

by Sally Smith The ladies of the Medway Velo cycling club had one of the most successful weekends in recent club history (17-19 June). First to achieve were Claire Friday and Deborah Hope from Rochester who completed a gruelling 300km … Continue reading →

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Ladies GO-Race

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Tom

By Sally Smith On Saturday, 18 June, I made a last minute decision to have a go at some racing. The go race event was being held at Fowlmead and had a 30 minute ladies race. Despite pretty rubbish weather … Continue reading →

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Club 25 Mile Time Trial Championship

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Tom

by Rob Kennison Today was supposed to be the 25 Champs, however KCC highways department had other ideas and set up road works near the Spearpoint roundabout turn. Consequently the organising GS Invicta had to cut out that leg of … Continue reading →

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Dragon Ride

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Tom

by Andrew Collyer Although I spent three years as a student in Wales, I never did any serious cycling in that time. There’s something wrong with that and this year I decided to change it by entering the Dragon Ride, … Continue reading →

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Chiltern Hundred Sportive

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Tom

by Mark Simpson – 5th June 2011 This year my family & friends who live in Buckinghamshire, persuaded me to ride the annual Chiltern Hundred Sportive, the longest “Gran Fondo” route no less, 111 miles with 2620 metres of climbing. … Continue reading →

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