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Busy weekend for the MVC

Posted on 14th May 2012 by Tom

by Sally Smith Road racing and time trials have been the events of choice for 12 Medway Velo Club riders this weekend. Kicking of proceedings were Rob Kennison, Jacob Kennison, Tyler Lemmon and Sally Smith who took part in closed … Continue reading →

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Velos turn out in force

Posted on 9th May 2012 by Tom

by Sally Smith Local cycling events have been awash with the colours of the Medway Velo Club this week. A total of seven members took part in the Bill Philbrook 25 Mile Time Trial held in Molash on Sunday, 6 … Continue reading →

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Wet weekend fails to dampen Velo spirits

Posted on 10th April 2012 by Tom

By Sally Smith A wet weekend over the Easter break did not dampen the spirits of the Medway Velo Club riders who triumphed in wet windy conditions to pull out a number of top results. The most eventful day was … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday Success!!

Posted on 10th April 2012 by Tom

By Louise Mason A wet & chilly morning & a broken down car wasn’t going to hold Sally or me back from puling out PB’s on this event. The morning started badly for Sally but ended successfully as she improved … Continue reading →

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Mud, sweat and gears – Thanet Duatlon

Posted on 22nd January 2012 by Tom

 By Sally Smith (15/1/12) Three Medway Velo members braved muddy conditions to dip into the world of multi-sport by completing the Thanet duathlon last Sunday (15 January). Rob Sapp, Rob Kennison and Sally Smith travelled to Minnis Bay, Birchington to … Continue reading →

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It’s a roller derby with a difference

Posted on 16th January 2012 by Tom

  by Sally Smith A competition to set speed records for the Medway Velo club resulted in some fast times being posted. The event, which took place at the 442-club, Gillingham on Wednesday, 11 January, involved club members riding rollers … Continue reading →

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Leybourne Lakes Boxing Day Triathlon

Posted on 2nd January 2012 by Tom

by Sally Smith Five Medway Velo members braved the cold to take part in the Leybourne Lakes Team Outrageous Boxing Day Triathlon. The event involved a brief but freezing 60 metre dip in Leybourne Lakes, followed by a 7 mile … Continue reading →

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Wigmore CC Hill Climb

Posted on 5th October 2011 by Tom

by Andrew Collyer In the 36 years it’s been running, the Wigmore CC Hill Climb at Hollingbourne has probably never seen weather like Sunday’s. It was perfect for spectating; unfortunately in a moment of madness I’d entered it! In the … Continue reading →

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KCA 25 Time Trial 18/9/2011

Posted on 21st September 2011 by Tom

by Louise Mason Once again the ladies of Medway Velo had another impressive weekend of Time Trials with two new PB’s being achieved. Deborah Hope & myself took part in the KCA 25 held on the Thanet Way. The weather … Continue reading →

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Girl’s rule boys drool at KCA 12

Posted on 21st September 2011 by Tom

by Sally Smith The result: 50 riders started Deborah Hope, 22nd overall, 2nd lady – 207.207 miles Sally Smith, 30th overall, 4th lady – 196.617 miles On Sunday, 4 September both myself and Deb Hope pulled on our velo jerseys … Continue reading →

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