Archive for May 2009
Youth Training
13/05/2009 by martyn1.
Hi,
I have managed to secure funding to deliver a block of youth sessions , projected for Thursday evenings at West Mills fields ( where the clubhouse is!)
The club has to fill in the forms for this, and the plan is we will buy in coaching time initially but can potentially look at training any thorpers interested in being a coach in the longer term if there is interest
We will also need helpers to marshal; etc, and the potential for the club to gain new members both youth and parent is out there
Additionally on 25th July Mirfield is hosting an Olympic countdown event, part of a national series at the showground in the town centre. The date of this is linked to the national events, and sadly i can’t be there as I have to go to London to register for the LEL start.
There will be youth races around the field and helpers would be appreciated and we can look at putting on a display to promote the club
I need to know if there is interest from the club otherwise we will decline the funding and opportunity
Martyn
Fred Whitton Challenge 2009
11/05/2009 by FactoryPilot.
The above challenge celebrated it’s 10th anniversary this year and I was glad to be part of it. After getting up at 04.45 (!!!) to a clear and still morning, I stuffed my face with porridge and headed for Coniston with Ange being kind enough to get up and drive me there. Setting off at 06.50 ish to a now overcast sky and cool temperatures, I spun a nice low gear to thoroughly warm the legs through. Hawkshead Hill and the unclassified climb up through Troutbeck came and went without problem, offering some beautifully panoramic views over Windermere. Kirkstone, as always on the Fred, was the first real challenge, however it seemed easier than usual and the wonderful descent into Patterdale was far more memorable. In fact everything which would normally be challenging such as Matterdale end, and the lumps prior to the A66 to Keswick were a breeze and for the first time of my three rides at the Fred, I had chance to appreciate the scenery instead of grovelling and staring at the tarmac 2m in front of me.
Honister pass arrives at about 48 miles…..and it kicks ass! It’s long and hard (ahem….stop it Steve….) with gradients of 25% in places followed by a treacherously steep descent, which thankfully was dry this time. The first feed at Buttermere comes about 5 miles from the top of Honister, and I arrived in 3.17:44, filled the bottles and troughed a banana and set off again….straight into Newlands pass, a long, straight grind at about 20%. After the descent the scenery is spectacular and quite lumpy leading on to Whinlatter pass which I seemed to remember as being fairly easy. I have now altered this to fairly hard as it is quite long with steady sections and steep sections climbing up through a forest. A geat crowd greeted the riders at the top reminiscent of Tour of Britain crowds on Holme Moss, it was brilliant.
The climbs of Ennerdale/Calder Bridge were bathed in warm sunshine and the view out to the coast as you head towards Gosforth kept the pain at bay. I reached the second feed in a time of 5.45:12 and took 15 mins rest to swallow a fly cake and stretch off a little. I set from here with a group for the first time on the whole ride. We cruised along at decent pace taking turn at the front, until a couple of miles from Hardknott pass and I started easing back to rest my legs. It didn’t work…..I nearly made it over the first steep (25% !!!) section coming at 100 miles, but niggling cramp stopped me. I walked up to the middle section which is easier and got back on the bike. Again, as I hit the 33% top section, the cramps stopped me again. My first failure up Hardknott. I got back on for the awful descent when the heavens opened and the temperature plummeted. I sailed up Wrynose while being pelted by hailstones!! The road coming off Wrynose was coated in hailstones, not nice when you’re tired, cold, wet and slowly riding down a 30% slope!!! The lumpy last few miles in to Coniston passed in sheet rain and after hastily grabbing my certificate, Ange drove me home while I shivered and moaned about cold and cramp…..brilliant ride, as always….cheers Fred.
Club Rooms out of bounds
11/05/2009 by Martyn.
I have had an email from the Sporting club to notify us that the rooms will not be available on the following dates.
June 18, July 16, Sept 3rd, Oct 1st and may 6 2010
Alternative arrangements will have to be made for our social gathering
martyn
Thursday anyone
11/05/2009 by Martyn.
Rod and i are planning a ride on thursday, current intention is Fleet Moss, hawes, Aysgarth and back over Kidstones
leaving Fountain at 0700 if anyone is interessted in another ride
Boothferry
11/05/2009 by phil johnson.
Setting of for Boothferry were C.Newton , C Johnson, Mike b, Jack, P Johnson, Andy coulter and a friend of Craigs,[sorry mate but i didn”t get your name]. So on a cool but pleasent morning we set off , soon after Mr newton and friend left us near lofthouse followed shortly by Andy at al” bywater. Jack dragged us on at a high tempo, reaching the cafe in 2 and a half hour, where for the record, the johnsons had the FULL english,mike the beens on toast and jack the mars bar and can of coke! hows he do it? unsure of mileage, can you add to the report jack please. phil.
Club Run - Mirfield to Boothferry Bridge 10/05/09
10/05/2009 by Al and Sarah.
Sorry everyone could not make it today, family duties!! Could someone please post a list of who was out today so that i can keep the points up to date. Cheers Alex
Drighlington Bc 25.
09/05/2009 by AndyCal.
After a heavy shower and persistent wind the event was cancelled in the interest of personal safety. Typically, a couple of hours later, the skies cleared to full sunshine and the wind dropped.
Never mind, there’s always next week. Oh forgot i’m on nights !
Also, I could now go on the club Sunday run to Boothferry (my favourite). But unfortunately I promised to spend the day gardening with Linda.
In the interests of marital harmony(our silver wedding anniversary is this June) gardening it is. Have a great ride men.
Allez.
mark hemingway(plumber)
08/05/2009 by M_HEMINGWAY.
I would like bib shorts,short sleeve top & arm warmers please(not sure on size though,will have to check with lads!)
Club Clothing Orders
07/05/2009 by AndyCal.
The club clothing stock is now virtually empty except socks,armwarmers and the odd items. With the continuing influx of new members maybe it could be possible to get a bulk order together.
I know that Jim wants several items as do one or two others.
Does anyone require anything? We need a minimum of £700 to qualify for the 10% discount.
Thursday Circuit Ride
07/05/2009 by jack the flying dutchman.
Is there still an interest in the Thursday Circuit ride? I’ve been twice in the last weeks and saw no-one (except for Craig on his motorcycle).
Jack
