Archive for the Racing Category
CTT Handbook 2012
27/01/2012 by AndyCal.
They have arrived!
I will be at the clubroom next Thursday night about 1930 onwards. If you need one before you can collect from my place, just let me know.
Thorpers in the news….
24/11/2011 by BenBlyth.
Just seen this on Cyclingnews. We have hit the big time chaps…
Shock as Yorkshire Squad invited to 2012 Tour de France.
Cyclingnews understands that the UCI are about to release the final wildcard place to the 2012 Tour de France to Yorkshires finest Cycling club - Ravensthorpe CC.
The shock announcement, which will send shockwaves throughout the cycling world has come about following months of bitter legal wrangling with the Yorkshire club that have been kept under wraps until now.
Back in November 2010, whilst reviewing the Road Racing rules, Club Secretary Martin ‘Rusty’ Bolt, uncovered an often missed rule that brought about the ‘Thorpers invitation.
Rule 145.3.a Sub section 12b stipulates “Any club formed prior to 1899 with 10 or more members is to be automatically included within the selection process for the Tour de France. Should said club not hold the required points for selection, allowances should be made based on rider style, looks and ability.
With the help of legal experts and club members, D. Tomlinson (specialising in Animal law (in particular Goats)) and A. WhereistheHam (Trainee Receptionist), Councillor Bolt took the ruling, along with an application to the ASO for formal review. Due to the lack of Rider points, the application was backed up solely based on the quality, style and good looks of B.Blyth, the club’s star rider.
Following months of legal arguments the Court for the Arbitration of Sport finally ruled this morning that Ravensthorpe CC should ride the 2012 event.
Members of the cycling world have been giving their views on the controversial inclusion:
Mark Cavendish said on Twitter “Seen Thorpers inclusion in Tour. Pleased for Blyth, classy rider. #BetterthanthatchumpWareham.
Lance Armstrong said: Interesting news on Thorpers in TdF. After my doping over the years that Dutchman De Bokx will fit right in #Manloverules
Fat McQuaid commented; This is a monumental moment for the world of cycling. Seeing a club of this stature in the worlds biggest race can only help build the excitement in the UK.
When asked about the storm of controversy around expected rider D. Tomlinson, McQuaid was a little more coy, “He is a rider I have heard a lot about. As a sport we must embrace people of all types and having the first pre op transsexual male to female rider is something we can’t ethically turn down.
Comment from the proposed squad has been a little more forthcoming:
A. WhereistheHam said “I can’t wait, to get to ride with such talented rides as Blyth is such an honour and I can only hope to be able to support him effectively. The rest of us are really there just for him, and I must say I do fancy him a bit too. I have decided to pack in with Team Swat who I used to ride with as ever since the incident with the pig in the club showers, relations have been strained.
J de Bokx was in a bullish mood, “I am ready. Why wouldn’t I be? I am strong like bull and I have pills, I have lots of pills for everything I could ever need. You need pill? I give you pill to make you write faster.
When questioned about the stringent doping tests that were in place at next years event, De Bokx could only comment “I have pill for that”.
D Tomlinson wasn’t formally interviewed however was heard commenting to a colleague, “I am only really going because I love looking at all the others legs. When they are wiggling away in front of me, what more motivation could you want to pedal harder”. Tomlinson was then seen to walk across and punch fellow rider S.McCall in the face.
Finally, John Gledhill was involved in a bizarre interview, “I can’t wait to ride, I’m the best rider in the club and will win the race. No problem.” He then started licking the interviewers face before riding off in an attempt to drop a 7 year old girl who was passing. She dropped him. He then got off his bike and spent 15 minutes trying to find his own tail.
Watch out with interest to see how the Thorpers do next year…
Club 25 Mile Championships Results.
29/05/2011 by AndyCal.
It was another savage windy raceday and everyone was tested to breaking point.
The overall was won in a time of 59.36 by Andy Callaghan. Full result:
Andy Callaghan 59.36
Jack DeBokx 1.01.01
Steve McCall 1.02.01
John Callaghan 1.03.47
John Hatfield 1.08.54
John Thewliss 1.09.43
John Lancaster D.N.S
The Handicap win went to Jack deBokx. Full result after applying handicap adjustments:
Jack DeBokx 59.31
Andy Callaghan 59.36
John Thewliss 1.01.13
John Callaghan 1.01.17
John Hatfield 1.01.24
Steve McCall 1.02.01
Well done to all in hard conditions and congratulations to the Handicap winner and holder of the Tradesman subscription Trophy, Jack the flying dutchman.
Club 25 Mile Championship Handicaps.
25/05/2011 by AndyCal.
Hi folks, here is the handicap for Saturdays 25 mile championship. The winner of the handicap will hold the Tradesmans Subscription Challenge Cup, first won by H Mountain in 1895 and raced for almost every year since then. Who’s name will be on it for 2011?
Handicap:
Steve McCall Scratch
Andy Callaghan Scratch
Jack debokx 1 min 30 secs
John Callaghan 2 min 30 secs
John Lancaster 4 min 30 secs
John Hatfield 7 min 30 secs
John Thewliss 8 min 30 secs
Have a fast and safe ride!
Team Swift Evening 10 Series. Round 1.
25/05/2011 by AndyCal.
The first of five evening 10 mile time trials was held tonight on the V718 course over at South Cave.
Two Thorpers have entered the series and were off to a flying start.
Steve recorded 21.33, only 4 seconds off his PB and I posted 21.05 knocking 10 seconds off my best. A great night at the office!
Ciao bambinos.
Club 25 Mile Championships.
21/05/2011 by AndyCal.
The Club Championship and Handicap will be held next Saturday as originally planned.
8 Thorpers entered. 6 have starts, mad John is a reserve, and the organisers did not receive Richard’s entry. After discussion, we tried to move the event to allow all original entrants to get a ride but can’t find a 25 that will accomodate all.
Therefore there is no alternative to holding the Championships as originally planned. Handicap times will be posted later.
Apologies to Richard and John( if he decides not to travel).
Don’t forget the club 10 championships on June 11th, same course as Ravensthorpe 10 (every entrant will get in!) CLOSING DATE 31st May. Get youre entries in NOW. Remember, all newcomers and those who rode at the Ravensthorpe 10, this is your chance to beat your time and win a trophy.
Testing results from over on the 718.
09/04/2011 by Steve McCall.
A lovely sunny day with a favourable south easterly wind welcomed seven Thorpers and two 2nd claim Thorpers on the drag strip over at Hull today.
There was a mixed bag of fortunes and performances but it was great to see so many Thorpers out racing! A few people even credited the club on the turn out, so good representation of the “vert et blanc”.
Thw wind was in our faces out to the turn but seen as it is slightly shorter (4.5 miles) it is without doubt the best direction. Sections on the outward leg though saw most of us commenting on hitting >30 mph on the middle outbound section.
The turn was purgatory and was where serious time was lost if a good tempo could not be held, BUT as soon as the front wheel hit the ramp back onto the A63 the speed rocketed!
I personally saw amax speed on 34.16 alongside the petrol station ( more on which later :-( )
Speds were easy to maintain until the false flat in the middle return section, e.g. the opposite side on the carriageway of the fast outward section Suprisingly it was hard to maintain 25 on there ???
The finish was a total screamer with speeds held on the incline before the drop prior to the finish with Andy C commenting he spun out in a 54:11, KAPOW my man!!!
Unfortunately I did not experience the fast finish (probably cos I’m not fast anyway!) but I suffered a puncture in a pot hole at the Ellerker turn off, losing 140 PSI in 0.00054 seconds at 31 mph was a bit hair raising :-( Thanks to the guy who gave me a lift back to the HQ!!!!
Thankfully this allowed me to cheer on the plethora of Thorpers along to the finish and I must admit there was some power being put down there guys!
Scores on the doors.
Andy C - 21.46 - Excellent 1st ride of the season dude (I’d be happy with that anytime this season!)
Jack - 21.50 NEW PB!!!!! Totally leapfrogged the 22s to get get a 21 is fantastic, well done Jack.
John L - 22.30 A significant improvement in time from last week John.
Les - 22.38 A NEW PB, great riding Les. A good winter of training is certainly paying off!
John C - 23.16 Disappointment for John but a serious fall just 4 weeks back and not riding your bike does have it’s consequences, you will be back on form in a few weeks I’m sure.
Hatty - 23.31 A great time for John, well done, shame we didn’t meet up due to start times.
Steve - 19.32 
!!!!!!!! To the Ellerker turn off 
Turns out that my projected time would have been approx 22.15 taking into consideration I was 1.3 miles from the finish. Approximations i know but I was ecstatic how I rode, felt like I hadn’t been off the TT rig for as long as I have. A good solid season awaits me thinks.
Significant others.)
Al Wareham, remember him? He’s the one we all used to beat and laugh at, well he certainly showed us a thing or 2 by knocking out a 20.40, a stunning 28 secs off his PB (at those speeds that is truly astounding, well done buddy!)
Paul - 21.58, another PB and he looked well chuffed, a stunning ride and well deserved!
Hutch won the event because he was sucking Jack’s wheel for a mile and slingshot past him madison style after the turn, earning him a stunning time of 18.07. Blumming ummer, thats fast.
Keep it up guys, we are showing great improvement and all bodes well for the season ahead.
ALLEZ LES VERT!!!!!!
Scores on the dorrs
CTT Handbooks.
14/01/2011 by AndyCal.
The Cycling Time Trial Handbooks have arrived. I will be at the clubroom next Thursday night to distribute them to members who pre ordered. The cost will be £7.50 including postage.
Many thanks and a good day to you my fellow Thorpers.
2011 CTT Handbook Orders.
04/12/2010 by AndyCal.
Hi folks. If anyone wants a copy of the 2011 Cycling Time Trials Handbook please let me know. They are £7 each plus £1 p&p. They will be distributed from January 8th 2011.I already have orders from Steve, Al, Jack, and Les(x2).Any more?
