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MTBs in Wales: Geoff Rawson

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Letter from the editor

This month we have

Front Page: Photos from Wales, thanks Geoff Rawson

Club Scene: Coming events, R-evolution

Social Scene: Hitchhikers Guide to L’Etape du Tour, Day Tripping!, Gerries rides

Racing Scene: Youth Racing, Lincs League, Blyton Crits, Ennerdale Crits

TT Scene: TT Round Up

Muddy Scene: Llyn Cowlyd, Wales, Muddy Round Up

Odds & Sods: Pit Stop Zoom Zoom Tearoom, Ode to a Bike Lamp Maker, Eric Suffill

Back Page: Blast from the Past, Beryl Burton Thank you to Dave Millson, Graeme Forester, Lee Walton, John Ulyatt, Doug Jaram, Andy Abbott, Paul Campbell, Geoff Rawson, Neil Dean, Ron Nozedar, me and Facebook for contributing to this month’s newsletter. Please can you send contributions for September as soon as possible September 21st deadline.

Amanda Dean, Scene Editor, [email protected]

Dates for your 2018 Diary

Ennerdale Crits: Final of the season 30th August

Humberside Championship TT: Saturday 8th

September, Longcroft School Hall Organiser Richard Guymer

Autumn Adventures dates TBC: Free Wheel Comp,

Presidents Ride and a maybe Paper Chase

Presentation Dinner: Saturday 17th November, Canham Turner, Hull University

Organisers Amanda Dean & George Leighton

Xmas Feast: Sunday 9th December, Cottingham Parks

Organiser Richard Guymer

Summer Recess no August Committee Meeting

Next Committee Meeting 3rd September - All Welcome Meeting held at Bunyan Room, Baptist Church, Chanterlands Ave, Hull, 7.30pm




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Humberside TT Championship 25 miles Hardriders (V733)

Saturday 8th September 2018, 1pm, Longcroft School, Beverley

https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/17529

Postal entry only. Please take a form. Post/hand deliver to: Richard Guymer 32 Orchard Rd, Skidby, East Yorkshire. HU6 5TN Good work out followed by and

Entries close 28th August R-evoluton, Station Road, Cottingham: Dave Millson

Back in June I was invited by Tim Pattle on a visit to R-evolution in Cottingham to find out what they do there and if we could form any links with Hull Thursday. R-evolution is a local charity encouraging cycling and walking, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council. They have a small modern industrial unit opposite the station in Cottingham. Once through the reception, the building is made up of an office, meeting room and a large workshop. The main aim of the project is to provide life coaching to youths and adults helping them into work. One of the ways they do this is through bicycle building and repair. With donated bikes and parts they turn them into affordable safe second hand bikes that they can sell. They also have links with Hull Prison whose inmates can gain skills building bikes. As well as the bike building training in house, they offer courses to train basic cycle maintenance to the public and run bike libraries in schools and industrial parks. In terms of donations they will accept any bike parts (particularly short of saddles, front and rear mechs). They would even accept a cracked aluminum frame as it could be used as a demo bike on the maintenance courses. If you would like to find out more either call in or visit their website www.r-evolution.org.uk They have also set up a Facebook information page for cycling in the area called: Hull & East Riding Cyclists



https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/17529

http://www.r-evolution.org.uk/

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to L’Etape du Tour: Graeme Forester (written in 2003)

Three years ago my intention was to ride the 2000 L’Etape which was due to go over the Mount Ventoux, but that dream was thwarted by ticker troubles that thankfully have since been sorted by an NHS de-coke and service. This made me determined to eventually ride and finish some unfinished business. As we say in the Wednesday Wheelers, “It had to be done”. The 2002 edition of L’Etape du Tour was scheduled for July, so way back in the depths of winter I decided to enter as soon as entries opened. This involved our excellent club secretary Neil Cleminshaw surfing the WWW and printing a couple of forms, one for me and one for Barry Trotter. Medical certificates were required before we old gits could enter. I was able to organise the necessary medical straight away and got my entry in on time, but unfortunately Baz entered just 3 or 4 days later and missed the boat. This was disappointing for us both as we would miss the company of each other (for company read competition). For anyone who doesn’t know, the “L’Etape du Tour” is an annually organised ride on closed roads covering the identical route of one of that year’s Tour de France stages. It is promoted by the Tour de France organisers and is sponsored by VELO magazine. This year’s event was the 10th and it was to be held on the 22nd of July three days before the actual Tour stage which was stage 17 from Aimes to Cluses, 141km of gently rolling roads!!! Incorporating 3 category 1 climbs and 1 category 2 climb, 11,650 feet of climbing. Unfortunately I’m not built for climbing so my winter weight of 15 (and a little bit) stones had to be reduced to mountain goat proportions. After several failed diets I decided to be a large mountain goat. Plan A: Most of the estimated 1,000 Brits that enter do so via the specialised tour operators, Graham Baxter, Ideal Travel etc. but Beryl and I were spending a month camper vanning in France and L’Etape was a week into our holiday, so theoretically we had plenty of time to get down to the Savoy region of the French Alps. Following a rattling good drive down the bumpy Belgium motorway system to Luxembourg we arrived Friday just north of Metz. A pleasant stop at a small farm site in the Jura Mountains was only disturbed by the text message that the Wednesday gang had had traumatic happenings in Holland (they had to abandon Dunnie)!! Then on through Geneva to suss out the finish at Cluses. We found a nice site almost at the finish line of the Tour stage and arranged to return 2 days later. The plan was simple. We drive to Aime, I ride the Etape, and Beryl drives back. We meet at Cluses. Signing on takes place the day before and, with the race on the Monday, we set off to drive the direct route to Aime on the Saturday afternoon. Only 60 miles, no problem but then halfway up a minor pass with superb views of the Mount Blanc massif our beloved motorhome suddenly expired with a splutter. A phone call to the Red Pennant Assistance brought help within the hour but it’s only a recovery truck. He can only take us back to Cluses where we must get a mechanic. Now this is when we discovered that the whole of France is also on holiday. We are told Wednesday is the earliest we can expect to get the camper looked at. It was time for Plan B.




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Plan B: Simple really. Sunday morning I abandon poor Beryl and Camper and thumb a lift to Aime, sign on, scrounge accommodation, Monday 6am ride to start, ride L’Etape. Guess what, Plan B worked. Not exactly without its stressful moments but it worked. The lift was a Frenchman called Robert who spoke less English than I French (and why shouldn’t he I hear you ask?). The accommodation was the floor of Barry and Molly’s caravan 8 miles from the start and a very comfortable floor it was too. Sunday was the day Baz chose to ride the course and he was unlucky to have, as David Duffield would say, a God awful day. Black over the back of Bill’s mothers, thunder, lightning and rain coming down in stair rods. But, well done Baz, he did it and arrived back at the caravan at 8:30pm with his team of willing helpers, son Phil and wife Molly. Meanwhile Graham Robson and Ellen had also arrived so we all went into nearby Bourg St-Maurice in search of nourishment.

Monday 5:30am. A voice from a sleeping bag says good luck and adds how glad he is to have done it yesterday. I silently munch my Cornies. It’s still a bit dark but there are dozens heading down the Isere valley for the start at Aime. The organisation at the signing-on village yesterday was impressive, and it’s got to be, imagine 8,000 cyclists in a place the size of Walkington. Help was essential, particularly at the start where we all needed to be directed to our correct starting pens. Yes; pens as in sheep. The countdown was announced. The 7:30am start but number 6259 and all around me didn’t move




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an inch but finally we slowly roll through the depart archway at 8am. It was a bit gloomy but with a brightening in the eastern sky we picked up a comfortable climbing pace cos climbing was the order of the day. 70km of it and 70km of descending and one solitary kilometre of flat but I don’t remember it.

Shortly after starting the climb proper where the road narrowed we later starters hit a problem. 8,000 into a 4 metre wide road doesn’t go and we came to a stop, or at best a shuffle, which caused some hardy souls to shoulder their bikes and leg it up the mountainside. Twenty minutes of this frustrating progress and then things started moving again. Lots of good banter going on among those who have the breath.

Now that the sun is lighting the peaks and warming our bodies, it’s time for the arm warmers, gilets and jackets to come off. I had set myself a very achievable schedule and was on it at the summit of the Cornet de Roseland despite the earlier slow going and, after only 2hr I did not feel the need to stop at the feed but carried on down the magnificent descent past the deep bottle green lake and on through the small villages of Beaufort and Le Pierre and onto the start of climb number two.

The closed roads and the police marshalling on our ride was no less than that enjoyed by the tour proper and with crowds cheering in the towns and villages and on the climbs I felt like a Tour rider, except they average twice my speed on the ascents, however, I bet a large mountain goat like me can give the likes of Heras, Sevilla etc. a run for their money on the descents.

The remaining three cols: the Col des Saisies, Col des Aravis and finally but by no means least, the Col de la Colombiere, were enjoyed in various degrees of discomfort! It got hotter and hotter, but the scenery got better and better, but the best of all, the finish got nearer and nearer and, just when I was starting to enjoy myself I was in the barrier lined finishing straight and, impressed by some of my fellow Etapeurs, sprinting for the line.

Three days later, Beryl and I soaking up the ambience at the finish of the big boys stage and I am not surprised that the stage winner, Tacconi rider Dario Frigo has a finish time just a little bit faster than I managed, well OK, a lot faster but if it hadn’t been for xxxxxxxx. No, forget the excuses, 8 hours wasn’t bad for a big old mountain goat. As we say in the Wednesday Wheelers “It had to be done”.




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Day Tripping!: Lee Walton

Inspired by the Transcontinental Race, a 3700km unsupported solo race across eight countries of Europe, I decided I wanted to do something that would push me outside of my comfort zone. A coast to coast in a day! After discussing the merits of trying to use the Trans Pennine Trail or the Way of the Roses, I quickly came to the conclusion that for a road bike, the Way of the Roses would be the simpler route to follow, if more vertically challenging, and so plotted the route in Strava, travelling from Morecambe but with a slight variation at the Eastward end, terminating the route in my home town of Hornsea instead of Bridlington. And so, with only a little preparation, I persuaded my wife to act as chaperone, accompanying me to Morecambe on Saturday so that she could drive the car home on Sunday whilst I returned on two wheels! Sunday morning, I rose early, kissed the wife goodbye, and headed off to my designated start point at Trafalgar Point in Morecambe. It was blowing a gale, and looking like rain was imminent. I set off on my way and was soon enjoying the cycle paths between Morecambe and Lancaster... and the rain, which was to prove an almost persistent companion for the first half of the day. The ride up until Settle was otherwise uneventful, with just some very minor inclines. On leaving Settle, things soon changed, as I headed into the first of the day's climbs. Mindful of a long day ahead, I deliberately took it easy, but my choice of bikes, my somewhat heavier bike kitted out for touring was not going to make it any easier up the hills. The next couple of hours are a bit of a blur now... I just remember hills. Brutal hills! And some helpful chap that passed me with his wife saying cheerily "just one climb left" as I approached Greenhow Hill, before the nice descent into Pateley Bridge, where I felt rather smug to pass the same chap on my descent. The descent into Pateley Bridge is fairly fast with a few kinks, so you do have to exercise a little caution. Good fun though. But my brakes started squealing, and I was worried that I'd worn the pads down to nought! On leaving Pateley Bridge, the last climb is very scenic, passing Brimham Rocks, but alas, low cloud and poor visibility did not make for very good photos. After Brimham Rocks, I started




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counting down the miles into Ripon, where I stopped to have a quick breather and a bite to eat before cracking on into the Vale of York. The weather started to brighten up, and I saw three groups of club riders out. Stopping at a pub at a village called Roecliffe, I topped my water bottles up whilst enjoying a pint of cola. Next stop... York! York was really my make or break point. I knew that if I got into York, there were only about 50 miles home, so no excuse for giving in. I didn't particularly enjoy the cycle paths on the way into York, which were slightly overgrown, and relatively busy with walkers, so they needed caution. But once I got into the city centre I felt a wave of relief wash over me, and I was almost looking forward to the remainder of the ride. I stopped at York Minster, having another quick breather, watched the tourists, and had another bite to eat. Setting off from York, I would say that the rest of the ride was uneventful. However, following the Way of the Roses, I was not expecting to be taken off road! A section of the route takes you through a farmer’s field! Fortunately, it is only a relatively short stretch, and I was soon back onto quiet roads gradually winding their way towards Pocklington. From Pocklington, I faced the last climb of the day, but fortunately, the route takes the easier way up and over the Wolds via Millington. The prospect of Warter or Nunburnholme were at that point of the ride fearsome prospects, as I was beginning to feel quite fatigued! But I was now on the homeward stretch, and my favourite part of the ride has to be from Huggate to Tibthorpe, where I could sit at 23mph or so without hardly turning a pedal! Finally, after 169 miles and 12 hours 54 minutes on the bike, including stoppage time, I arrived at the TPT marker in Hornsea. It certainly is not the fastest time someone has done a coast to coast, but I was pleased to have achieved it unsupported in a day. Would I do it again? Yes! But maybe not for a little while. But next time, I might cycle there and back again!




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Geriatrics Jaunts Dates (to October)

Date Meeting Point Destination(s) Rejuvenation Leader 1 Leader 2

29-Aug-18 Greenwood Ave Burton Agnes Hall Ship Mike Adams Jim Sampson

05-Sep-18 Skidby Allerthorpe Half Moon Mike Adams John Weadon

12-Sep-18 Humber Bridge Kirton Lindsey Star Harry Hotchin Mike Sheridan

19-Sep-18 Ganstead Rdbt Carnaby/Fraisthorpe Ship John Savage S Blenkin

26-Sep-18 Skidby Howden Half Moon Cheryl Ashdown

Pete Kitching

03-Oct-18 Humber Bridge Sandtoft Airfield Star Richard Clark tba

TROY DANTE AND THE INFERNOS - TELL ME WHEN Wednesday 26.7.18: John Ulyatt What made me think of the above YESTERDAY? - Well we had a new guy in the Peleton called TROY and the weather was as hot as an INFERNO!! 22 of us met at Skidby Mill and split evenly into The Peleton and The Autobus.

The HEATWAVE continued as we set off up the drag to (SYD) LITTLE Weighton and up to HIGH (HO SILVER LINING) Hunsley before a GREASED LIGHTNING descent down Trundlegate. (Note to fellow bikers - FOCUS on the descent as lots of gravel on the bottom corner!)

One of my Fave pubs The Hotham Arms soon came into view as we turned right and made for South and North CLIFFE(FORD T. WARD). The main A614 was soon reached and fortunately we only had a MILEY (CYRUS) on it before we turned off to Harswell/ Everingham/ Melbourne and onto (BILLY BOY) THORNTON before entering Allerthorpe (RONNIE) WOODs.

The (FREDDY) MERCURY on our Garmins showed 29.4C as we crossed the ancient bridge over the Derwent at Elvington and continued through Wheldrake to the cafe at (BRIAN) POOLE (AND THE TREMELOES) Farm. The FOXY LADY who served us did a marvellous job. She took the orders, cooked the food and served us. Full English breakfast + TOAST + a cuppa = £5.00!! Not a lot of DOUGH (RE-ME-FA-SO-LA-TI-DO) eh? 'TELL ME WHEN you want another drink' we all put our hands up for another FREE cuppa. What a TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR she was.

Today's leader DICK (VAN DYCK) called out 'LETS GO' but, guess what, his back tyre was flat! What a bummer. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, a new tube was fitted and with a quick PUMP UP (THE VOLUME) we were soon on our way HOMEWARD BOUND. Back more or less the same route to North Newbald.

Mark had been STUCK IN THE MIDDLE of the bunch all day and someone shouted 'It's (MIDGE) URE turn up front' and Mark was HAPPY to oblige. We took THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD down the valley at back of Newbald eventually reaching Walkington.




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Onward through Little Weighton and the ZOOM down to The Half Moon in Skidby for a couple of BLACK (SABBATH) Sheeps. As Bazza would have said, there was a lot of TALK TALK in the pub and NOISE NOISE NOISE. Home for a shower (for a change) as too HOT HOT HOT for a bath 80 miles on a RED HOT (CHILLI PEPPERS) day. THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN - THE ANIMALS Wednesday 1.8.18: John Ulyatt OH WELL, guess what? YES the Sun was shining brightly today (Weds 1.8.18) as a few of us met at Skidby Mill and rode to Vanessa's DELi (SHANNON) in Beverley to meet the rest of the DAD'S ARMY. NICE to have a coffee before we set off. I had an Americano and Terry said, "Milk?" - "NO MILK TODAY (but I did later) thanks but I will have a LOVIN' SPOONFUL of SUGAR please". Vanessa kindly supplied some FREE flapjacks and brownies which were most appreciated.

9 in the Autobus and 7 in the Peleton. 2 additional (SHAUN) RYDERs who went their own way. Our route took us over the Westwood and through ETTON (RIFLES), Cherry Burton, Holme and onto Bracken where we had the traditional WEE (WILLIE WALKER) on The Brackenburg bridge. We then took a left (DR) HOOK to Bainton and along DEAD (OR ALIVE) Lane and eventually reaching North Dalton and Middleton. Kitch not feeling well and he headed home but said he would see us in the pub later. Up the long drag to THE FARM featured in Hockney’s painting 'Bigger Trees' and along the ridge to top of Nunburnholme. We were looking forward to the THRILLER of a descent down QUARRY(MEN) Hill. However, as we FRANK ZAPPA'd down the hill, we had a CLOSE ENCOUNTER (OF THE THIRD KIND) with a tractor driver (One of THE WURZELS I think!) who refused to move over and left us 2ft of room to SQUEEZE by. What a prat!!! Onto Hayton and across the A1079 into Hayton Lane to our lunch destination - The GINGER (BAKER) Cow. We were met by Shaun McKenna, the owner, who has a weekly column in Saturday's Yorkshire Post describing his escapades with THE ANIMALS.

We had a reserved table in the sun. Tuna and Cucumber sarnie with a glass of milk =£6.60. Fairly (ALAN) PRICEy but good. Loads of wasps about and Dick got stung on the arm. Jim too ate part of his sarnie but did not see the wasp on it! Gave him a nasty STING to the roof of his mouth. Ouch!!

I asked Dick which way we were going back. 'LISTEN DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?' he said. "No keep it to yourself and surprise us" I replied. The Garmins showed 31.4c as we headed home via Everingham, Harswell, (JIMMY) CLIFFE, Sancton Park and up the hill to the wind farm, across the main road and down to the Kip (FRANKIE) VALLI. Through Etton, Walkington and Bently to The Half Moon at Skidby.




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I'd just ordered a pint of BLONDIE as Kitch walked in. "GOOD TIMIN Pete" as I ordered him a pint of BLACK (MAGIC WOMAN) Sheep. The craic in the pub makes the 67 miles well worth the JOURNEY to the boozer. Home for a soak to usual Good Time Oldies on TuneIn Radio 181.FM

SUNDAY GIRL - BLONDIE Wednesday 15.8.18: John Ulyatt

I was the GENERAL (WOLF) today as I rode to meet THE PRETTY THINGS (Well we were once!) Aka The Gerries at Skidby Mill. It was Ladies day at Beverley races and many were having pre-race drinks at the restaurant - very nice they looked too.

9 in the Peleton today and 15 in the autobus. We had 3 new RIDERS (IN THE SKY) today, Nigel, Steve and BRUNO (MARS). We set off for Walkington and passed 5 ladies from the SUNDAY GIRLS cycling club as we rode gently through Bentley towards (THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR) WALKINGton. Blow me got stung by a BEE (BUMBLE AND THE STINGERS) as we went through the TRAFFIC lights. It didn't half hurt!!

Onward to Bishop Burton, Dalton into Lockington. "Which way now JOHNNY - BE GOOD to know?" "Its a surprise, just follow my wheel", I retorted. We crossed the main road towards Yakka back of Arram loop via Wilfholme before reaching the main road again. A few hundred yards on the main road before a RIGHT (SAID FRED) turn past Watton ABBEY (ROAD) to Hutton Cranswick. We made for Driffield where Kitch who did not (DR) FEELGOOD dropped off for lunch at Bell (FREDDIE)) MILLS. The Cowlam Vally loomed as we prepared for the steep climb. JUST ONE LOOK at the garmin showed 31.3c - Phew!!

We regrouped at the top for the TUMBLING DICE descent into Sledmere for lunch at the (TERRY) HALL. Tuna and (SIMON) MAYO Sarnie plus a pot of BOBBY VEE = £7.75! Blimey not CHEAP (TRICKS). NICE linger in the sun whilst eating.

"ALLEY OOP let's go" I shouted as we prepared to head home. Mike G, who had just returned from racing in FLANDERS (AND SWANN) continued to regale us with his escapades in a WET WET WET Belgium. We returned via the Monument, Garton, Bracken, up The Poggio, Etton, Cherry Burton, Walkington, gently through Bentley again and to The Half Moon in Skidby.

2 lovely pints of Yorkshire BLONDIE whilst enjoying the good craic. THE REAL THING about days like today is that we wish they could be EIGHT DAYS A WEEK. Good to see Brian Gent out today and sorry Bri that the pace was a WEE (WILLIE HARRIS) bit fast for you. Didn't realise you'd dropped off till Driffield. Sorry. 69 miles on a BLOWy (MONKEYS) day! Talking about THE PRETTY THINGS who I saw at Skyline in the 60's reminds me of the planned GONDOLA CLUB reunion at Cottingham Parks Golf Club on Saturday 25th August to which we are all looking forward.



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Youths Circuit Racing at Ennerdale: Doug Jaram

The Youths racing was born out of the adult Cliff Pratt Deca Crit series when someone said “what about the kids”. So Richard Guymer and I volunteered to put a Youth series on. At the time of committing the Cliff Pratt Crits hadn’t started and no-one really knew how successful the racing would be at the new Ennerdale track, but it seemed an ideal way getting kids racing at an early age without the worry of the open roads. Neither Richard nor I have kids that fell into the category of 8-15 years we set, as both ours are grown up now and Steve Guymer obviously needs no further encouragement as one of East Yorkshire’s finest! Thanks to Graeme Lawton we had some flashy leaflets to distribute to the masses. These were distributed to schools, bike shops, Bikeability, Hull and East Riding councils and random places such as notice boards or newsagent windows. Facebook was also used and thanks to all those that put up with my constant posts and for re-sharing as well.

We didn’t want to complicate entries so opted for a pay on the day approach with pre entries by email. The downside to this was we didn’t really know how many would turn up on the day. The first and second weeks we got 14 each and the last week 17. Less than we hoped for but still viable for our plans. The first task was to try and set up some of the bikes as predictably most of them had their seats just out the frame, so along with helmet adjustments we set to work with the spanners. You would be surprised who the worst offenders were, having well known cyclist parents!

Following the mini ‘bike fits’ we set to work on some skill sessions which included acceleration, cadence, using gears, close riding and a little bit of through and off. The skill levels were very varied but they all seem to learn something.

We then ran a one lap time trial for each rider so we could determine handicap for the following sessions. Once we have these we went straight into a three lap race setting them off according to the handicap. We then ran a devil i.e. last rider over the line out, which was also handicapped.

There was another three lap race and to finish off the day a team relay which seemed to be the favourite event. In the second week the numbers were somehow uneven due to people having to leave early so some Hull Thursday riders were drafted in which made for an interesting last lap in the team relay.




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Preparing for the Elimination Race

All but one or two riders loved the events and feedback from them and their parents was very positive and to have more. Thanks goes to all the helpers and our Sponsors Cliff Pratt Cycles and Jobes Cycles.

Preparing for the team relay race

As to the future, unfortunately as a club we can’t run at a loss indefinitely as it’s obviously unsustainable, but the following are ideas for the future. Shorter event say 2 hours max, other clubs to assist, larger sponsorship, council involvement at school level, run after school events, run before adults races to engage enthusiasm. If anyone has any other ideas please let me know.




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East Yorkshire Road Race League 2018: Andy Abbott

Well done to Dave Shackleton as this year’s league winner and to Alex Dalton as runner up.

At the weekend it was Alex Dalton who won the Yorkshire divisional championships and Dave was 2nd . Excellent results and shows the quality within our league.

Top 15 took prizes, well done. There were also prizes in age group, junior and ladies. Well done to Hull Thursday members Phil McCormick (15 points and 15th place), Paul Campbell (11 points) and Lee Coulson (2 points).

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who entered and took part, all your relatives/Club mates who help out or turned up to spectate, it all makes the event worthwhile.

Photo of Marshals at HTRC Event – SPROATLEY (12-07-18)

Left to Right: Jenny Woodfield, Mark McKeown, Paul Campbell, Doug Jaram, Amanda Dean, Rob Stones, Eddie Kelsall, Dave Millson, Ed Walker, George Leighton, Neil Dean, Richard Dean, Phil McCormick, Andy Abbott. Missing From the Photo are Shaun Nicholson, Cliff Sansam, John Galbraith and Mike McAllister

A SPECIAL Thank you to AMANDA DEAN for covering the First Aid, lead car /following car and assisting at the signing on and sorting the equipment after the races.




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Lincs League TLI Series: Paul Campbell A very successful series I came 3rd in one race, 10th in another. Unfortunately my success had me promoted from group 3 to the scratch group where I was promptly dropped! I only made it to the most local races. I wonder what I could have done if I could have got to more of the races? I finished 21st overall and very pleased to receive £40 prize money

Blyton Crits, Wednesday 25th July: Facebook Doug

Jaram Four Club riders attended the 3-4 cat race at Blyton tonight: Elliot Jackoby, David Jacketts, Lee Walton and myself. With a very fast start averaging 29mph, only Elliott hung on for the bunch finish with Dave and Lee suffering in the wind and me not even making the start line after an embarrassing mechanical. Well done to Elliot you are doing fantastically well.

Ennerdale Crit Series Race 6 (19th July 2018): -

Facebook Amanda Dean Another good night for Hull Thursday at Ennerdale Crit tonight. On the 4th Cat start line were Mike Kilgour, John Galbraith, Elliot Jackoby, Doug Jaram and Neil Dean. It was a very hot night for racing. Three of the riders managed to be in the peloton at the end and finish in the top 10: Despite Doug saying how rough he had felt today he finished in 3rd place. Neil took 7th and Elliot 10th. Awesome! All three riders just need a few points to get their 3rd cat: Neil 3 points, Elliot 4 points and Doug 4 points. Hopefully they will soon be joining Lee Coulson, Phil McCormick and Dave Jacketts who represented the club in the 2-3 race. Various breaks were brought back. Lee finished 2nd which ensures he keeps his 2nd cat. Woo Hoo. Phil appeared to be in the unfortunate position of 11th. Dave finding his 3rd cat feet, pleased to finish in the bunch.




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Ennerdale Crit Series Race 7 (2nd August 2018): - Facebook Amanda Dean

Another really good night for Hull Thursday at Ennerdale Crits. Doug Jaram, Elliot Jackoby, John Galbraith and Mike Kilgour in the cat 4 race and all got stuck in at times. At the end Doug and Elliot were in the top 10, Mike and John squeezed out. Elliot 9th, giving him another point. He is doing great in his first season of racing. Just 3 points to gain Cat 3.

Doug: “5th place got me enough points to earn my 3rd cat. I’ve come a long way since joining the race group. Something tells me it’s going to be like starting all over again now!”

In the cat 2/3 were Lee Coulson and Phil Mc. Lee seemed to be onto a really good bid to make the break and looked like he would stay out but didn't happen. Phil stuck in the main peloton though had a massive dig at one point to gain a break. All good ... in the end they were both in for the sprint coming 6th and 8th (I think) or 2nd/4th in the peloton sprint. Well done all.

Ennerdale Crit Series Race 9 (23rd August 2018): - Facebook Amanda Dean & Friends

The rain started for the 4th cats at the end of the first lap and was heavy and continuous for the next 35 mins. The cyclists probably did not notice it stopped as they were sprayed with ground water. Representing Hull Thursday were Neil Dean, Mike Kilgour, Elliot Jackoby, John Galbraith and Mike Pickering. Elliot finished in 6th which may have given him his 3rd cat and Mike P thinks he may have snuck into 10th. Well done all - it looked grim.

Elliott: 6th in the end, so year, 3rd cat now In 2/3 race was Doug Jaram out for his first 3rd cat race and Phil Mc. I did not stay to the end as I was starting to shiver. Doug: It was fast and I found acceleration tough, but then gears started mashing and chain jumping all over, so bailed as didn’t want to break anything for trip away this weekend. Phil: 2nd/3rds event started dry and got very wet. 4 got away after around 15 mins and stayed away. Ended up stuck on the front in the last few laps. Made the mistake of chasing what I thought was a new breakaway when it was the 4 from the initial break – lapping us! I blame the steamed up glasses! Think I finished just outside the top 10. (Editor – officially 10th place)



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TT Round Up: Amanda Dean

V714 10 miles 28th July

A very windy day which was not as detrimental as expected, although one gust nearly had me in the verge and battling to control bike at times!

Andy Carroll was very pleased to achieve his 2nd “22” this year. Simon very pleased with his time. Happy with my time considering that wind, and even more happy to take 2nd lady prize.

Andy Carroll 22:45 20th Andy Lyons 23:33 24th Simon Posnett 23:52 25th Amanda Dean 27:32 2nd lady – prize of £10 and Maillot Jaune beer

Barton Wheelers 10 25th August

Four Hull Thursday members out time trialling today. A lot cooler conditions but thankfully dry, a little windy but never full headwind.

Andy Carroll 22:45 3rd “22” this year John Savage 25:24 Lee Walton 26:11 PB & 3rd in handicap Amanda Dean 26:22 PB

Lee was the Hull Thursday prize winner this time. He has improved notably this year and more to come. Also, he races a standard road bike. As usual very friendly event and finishes with a wonderful spread of the tea and cake. The chocolate Tiffin was magnificent.

Did not manage to pull John into the

photo … next time John



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Llyn Cowlyd, Wales: Geoff Rawson

After a cold wet and foggy drive to North Wales with temperatures of 1’C whilst getting texts from all my friends basking in 28C and sunshine in East Yorkshire, Angie and I arrived at Coed- Y-Brenin forest park for our first planned mountain bike adventure.

We walked, or rather ran, dodging the rain to the pay and display parking machine, but it had failed due to the rain according to the temporary wet notice stuck on it!!! We then rushed into the café and, taking a seat and sipping our coffees, noted a number of mountain bikers sat surrounded by their own growing muddy puddle shivering and dripping!! I looked pleadingly at Angie who said I am NOT riding today; we have just come from sunny Beverley for this??? Phew! Able to save my male pride and feigning reluctance, I agreed to let her have a day off.

The next morning we awoke to sunshine and clear skies. Leaving our B&B we headed up the road through Betws-y-Coed to the small village of Capel Curig. We found a spot in the small car park behind Joe Brown’s mountain climbing shop. Having been shown this excellent route by a mountain bike group called the Trail Buzzards we had no need of maps or GPS, but the route is available on FlattyresMtb web page. Leaving the small car park we headed over the cattle grid and immediately off road onto a small double track. We then knew the weather was set to be good as two jet fighters screamed loud and low down the valley, as this is an area where low flight training takes place but only on good weather days. The views even at the start of the ride caused you to stop and take in the beauty of Wales.

Heading away for a mile or so we reach the first navigation point through the busy campsite with all the teenagers loaded up with back packs doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards, and not a mobile phone in sight - quite refreshing. Turning right onto the A5 for a ½ mile downhill freewheel on tarmac reaching 30+ mph, we keep our eyes peeled for a vague track on our left that leads up to a small farm and Tin Barn. The sun is beating down and it’s hot now and




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sweating we follow the bridleway signs around the back of the farm and eventually have to admit defeat and push up the ever increasingly steep path. Another vague sheep track looking for a wooden post takes us around the side of the valley and this normally boggy wet section is firm and dry if a bit rutted today.

Now losing all the height we’ve gained reaching 1500ft we drop down onto a clear farm track and follow this into a fold in the hillside where the views are just stunning. A push back to claim back all that lost height leads us to a favourite section alongside a viaduct feeding water into the reservoir. We are heading for a small path alongside it that has us riding with, on the left, a drop into the water and, on the right, a drop into the valley. Bright blue dragonflies skim the water to add to the loveliness.

We chatter away about how much better it is riding this today than when we rode it in the winds and snow last time. How we laugh as we instinctively duck as two more Euro fighters skim overhead, afterburners lit up and loud roar disturbing the quiet.

Angie quotes our favourite film and says in a Tom Cruise accent “I’m not leaving my wingman“ (Top Gun).

Crossing over a small broken footbridge and, ohh wow, what a view.

Llyn Cowlyd below us and we know once we have tackled the wet soggy edge we have one of the best single tracks in the UK at our wheels to enjoy technical big drops in places down to the water, skills and concentration needed. We love it.

Words or pictures cannot do the experience justice and with big grins we concentrate on not dabbing or falling off as we ride alongside the edge of a much depleted reservoir. Meeting more Duke of Edinburgh boys and girls, “Where are you from?” I ask. “London” was the reply. “Are you lost?” I jokingly ask but these Londoners have no sense of humour and assure me that their maps are up to date. We ride on chuckling to ourselves.




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Finally reaching the dam at the end of the trail we ride under the big black water feed pipe that snakes across the valley eventually feeding Llandudno many, many miles away. Do these people even think about the beautiful place their water comes from when they turn on a tap or flush a toilet, I ask? Angie says stop thinking too deep Geoff.

Now a monster tarmac 1 in 3 single-track climb back to 1500 feet in one go awaits us, ohh good the sun is blazing, I’m so looking forward to this we joke. The top is eventually reached after a 28 x 42 gear slog BUT what a view from here whichever way you look snapping pictures in all directions, we set off down the other side which is as steep as the climb, don’t get carried away here I tell myself, you’re not trying to win just stay in one piece. (Be careful as this steep lane is fast, covered in patches of loose gravel and has a number of steep hairpin corners which can be quite slippery. Go straight on past all of the junctions on the way down.)

Reaching Trefriw, a right turn is needed and a jump from top to bottom gear, then a long tarmac drag to regain most of the height we have just lost as we climb back to over 1000 feet, and finally reach the second reservoir on this ride, a lovely little one called Llyn Crafnant, don’t ask me to pronounce either welsh name.

Soon we reached the end, hot in the sunshine an impossible to peddle wall of grass faces us, but we know at the other side is another rocky technical single track descent

Another group of Duke of Edinburgh teenagers are approaching, and we are determined not to be overtaken by walkers of any kind!! So pushing and heaving our mountain bikes, we sweat and stumble until we reach the top where we can smugly speed off, however we keep glancing over our shoulders to ensure that they are still in sight....

We concentrate on the rugged terrain which climbs and drops all the way back to a wide open field where we can fly down back into the village of Capel Curig getting air on the way.

16 miles, you say is that all? You roadies need to try it is my answer. Over three hours riding and a total of over four hours out on the trail, what with gates, walking and sightseeing. Your face cheeks will ache as much as your legs with all the grins experienced enjoying North Wales at its best. So we pack up, have a snack and discuss Penmachno tomorrow? Ohh, yes please we say. A brilliant week’s holiday riding our bikes and refreshing ourselves for a return to the road riding

Stats Region: Snowdonia, North Wales Difficulty: Difficult (Requires advanced skills and fitness) Distance: 16.6 miles Map: OS Landranger 115




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Muddy Round Up: Dave Millson

MTB squad (Paul Campbell and me) raced Wednesday 25th July in the Cycle Route Lincs off-road series. This round was at KORC Sport near Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

It is an old lime quarry, now used for off-road motor sports one side of the road and cycles the other. There is a small fee if you want to ride there yourselves anytime.

Today's course was very technical, twisting and turning through trees with drops and short climbs. Good result - Paul came 2nd and I came 4th.

Paul and myself waiting for the off



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Pit Stop – Zoom Zoom Tearoom: Neil Dean

This newly opened café is on the road between South Cave and North Cave, almost opposite the garden centre that houses the Potting Shed café. As part of a recent refurbishment of the existing antiques shop, the owners decided to incorporate a tearoom.

I was taking a group out for a Saturday morning club ride with a mandatory café stop, and decided to call here to investigate what was on offer. Quite a lot as it turned out. There is a comprehensive menu and, while waiting for the food to be prepared, we perused the furniture and other antiques on display.

Various combinations of bacon, sausage and egg filled sandwiches were consumed along with generous cups of tea and coffee. Everything was fresh and of good quality. In addition, with a full English breakfast on the menu, I will be back there at some point to check out the black pudding.



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Ode to a Bike Lamp Maker: Ron Nozedar

Written some time ago … in the days pre LED lights!

Please Mr Bike Lamp Maker, Make me if you can,

Lamps that will work perfectly, And not go ‘rattle and bang’!

The ones I have are hopeless,

The rear one’s always out. The front one’s also dodgy,

I have to give it a good clout.

For years I have been cycling, And tried all different types.

But none has worked successfully, They’ve been a load of tripe.

I’ve tried all kinds of methods, To keep the things alight,

‘cause they always seem to let you down, On some dark and dismal night.

Cardboard packing I have tried, Tenpences and toestraps too!

But they have been to no avail, I’ve made the air quite blue!

And now the winter months are with us,

My lamps are in poor fettle. Perhaps I would be better off

With a candle in a kettle!

Eric Suffill Paul: “Yes I knew him from when I was about 12 years old. I bought my first racing wheels from

him. Many great stories about his shop still circulate amongst riders who knew him. He was at the

centenary dinner 10 years ago. I guess he must be well into his 80s now.” Richard: “All of us of a certain age who were riding in the 70's and before knew Eric - mainly for

his brilliant wheel building skills in his shop in Osbourne Street.

Nobody's wheels were ever ready on time but then no one expected them to be!”

Jim’s Training Library

Thank you to Jim Sampson who has donated his training books to the club.

Available to Hull Thursday members to borrow without charge. Library goes to all Committee Meetings or email [email protected]




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Blast from the Past: Dave Millson & Wikipedia The below was taken from our archives, not sure what the foreword was for but she piqued my interest and so, a little search on WIKIPEDIA (Amanda):

Beryl Burton (12 May 1937– 5 May 1996) was an English racing cyclist who dominated women’s cycle racing in the UK, winning more than 90 domestic championships and seven world titles, and setting numerous national records. She set a women's record for the 12-hour time-trial which exceeded the men's record for two years.



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