Monthly Archives: February 2016

Dom produces solid performance at SERRL

Riding his second race of the weekend Dom Campbell rode solidly in the SERRL 2/3/4 62 mile race at Rolvenden. (picture courtesy of Southern Edge Cycling) Dom was often seen at the head of the peloton, and he rode solidly to … Continue reading

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Carla, Nigel and Rita conquer the Kentish Killer

Carla Button demonstrated that she is one to watch for the 2016 season by competing in the Kentish Killer sportive, a notoriously hilly event including the steep climbs of Carters Hill, and Ide Hill, amongst others. Riding the 44 mile … Continue reading

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Strong performance by Rob in duathlon

Rob Sapp competed in the Maidstone duathlon, his first standard 55km distance duathlon. The event consisted of 9.5km run, including a gradual uphill in the final 3km, a 42km bike leg which was based on the 25 mile TT course … Continue reading

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Rob wins at cyclopark

Rob Kennison took an impressive victory in the LVRC San Fairy Ann / Abellio Spring Crits at the Gravesend Cyclopark. (photo courtesy of Southern Edge Cycling) The hour long race split apart early with a group of 10, including Rob, … Continue reading

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Smith wins womens PSUK omnium, Gore scores first BC points

Five velo members undertook the long journey to the inaugural Police Sport UK Track Championship held at the recently opened Derby Arena Velodrome. Sally Smith and Phil Booth were riding in the Kent Police team in the PSUK omnium, whilst … Continue reading

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Clothing collection for Kenyan cyclists

Club member Spencer Stacey is working with his friend Neil Lauder (4t plus velo) to collect any old items of cycling kit that members and friends of the club may have in order to send them to disadvantaged racing cyclists … Continue reading

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Mike wins at Full Gas Track League

Whilst some clubs do chain gang of an evening, for the past few months Medway Velo’s finest have competed in the Full Gas Track League at the Lee Valley velodrome. February 18th was the final evening in the winter season … Continue reading

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Track League Round up – 16th February

Steve Smith was the velo’s sole representative in the Full Gas Track league, and although he felt his legs had been blunted by partaking in the ‘Tour of Sufferlandria’ on the turbo trainer, Steve was still able to remain in … Continue reading

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LVRC Omnium: Rob fifth in National Event

Day two of the LVRC omnium saw Rob Kennison continue to push hard finishing 5th in the 50 – 55 year old age group. First up in the morning was the 500 metre time trial where Rob finished third in his … Continue reading

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LVRC Omnium day 1: Rob in third place overnight

Rob Kennison was in action in the first 3 events at the LVRC Omnium, a 2 day competition at the Newport Velodrome. Competing in his age category, as is standard for LVRC events, Rob placed 6th in the scratch race, … Continue reading

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