23/04/2012 by Al and Sarah.

I managed to get a short pass from child birthday party sandwich making so I nipped down to the library at nine to say hello and ride out with the club for the first hour..

It was raining so i wasnt expecting a big turn out but on arrival there was just one bike leaning against the wall and a shouting coming out of the ladies toilet!! It was Mike taking shelter from the rain (well thats what he said he was doing in there). So just the two of us then, the R.M.R. had stopped in bed.

The corner cafe at Holmfirth was our plan for a quick brew and a butty so off we set with the rain coming and going all the way but good progress was made with a surprisingly large amount of other cyclists out battling the elements too.

Cant make it next week so good luck to all those doing the Robbo and hopefully see lots of you on the 3rd May for the meeting at the club rooms..

Cheers Alex.

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22/04/2012 by RobH.

Congratulations on your winning ride today in the Otley 25 miler Al….respect.

Rob

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22/04/2012 by D.B.MILNER.

Wednesday 25th. Meet Scholes 0900 for ride to Rossi’s at Keighley for refreshments then onward towards Otley/Ilkley/Hambleton choice of destination to be decided at Rossi’s.

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22/04/2012 by jack the flying dutchman.

My youngest is looking at increasing her fitness levels and would like to try some road cycling. Before I want to spend some money,mis there anyone who has a small bike, maybe around 51cm, for her to try out for a weekend? She has MTB experience but not road cycling, obviously i’ll go with her to ensure the bike is in good hands….

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22/04/2012 by AndyCal.

A big thanks to Dave Sugden, all the Thorpers, and their friends & family who helped make the event a great success.

Our race is a popular and well supported event and it was great to see the British Cycling development team, 100% Me, taking part with six of their riders.

There was a strong headwind going out, making it very tough but the return was fast and some top speeds were recorded.The first six spots were filled by the 100% Me team which was no surprise and the winner was Sam Harrison in a blazing 20.47 despite the cold and windy conditions.

Thorper results:

Andy Callaghan  24.05  (1st Vet 50)

Rob Hatfield       24.56

Paul Brierley       25.15

John Lancaster  27.21

Howard Newton 28.37

Stephen Garside 30.38

Geoff Draper      30 .53

Rob Hatfield & Jack DeBokx  25.15  (4th Two up team)

Well done Thorpers, also it’s great to see Howard back after 7 or 8 years off TTs and Stephen in his first TT.

Allez Les Verts.

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16/04/2012 by les.

Just seen the start sheet and there seems to be some obscure team called 100% ME fielding 7 riders.

Wonder if the’re any good?

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16/04/2012 by Al and Sarah.

Hi everyone, the next two Sundays I will be unable to make it out due to my lads 3rd birthday and then work so hopefully Captain Fryup can step in?? but if not volunteer requiered..

cheers Alex.

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15/04/2012 by D.B.MILNER.

Wednesday 18th. Meet Shawcross 0900. for ride to survey the course of the 10 mile t.t.which takes place on Saturday 14th.at 14-00 for which more marshals are required to ensure a safe ride for the competitors.H.Q Brotherton.Coffee stop Garforth prior to survey,lunch possibly Alamo or Rothwell Park.

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14/04/2012 by AndyCal.

A pretty savage day, weather conditions wise,today on the 718 course over at Hull for the field of 150 entrants.

A strong North wind 20mph ish and temperatures of 4C made the race feel like winter.

Results:

John Thewliss  DNS

Jack DeBokx    23.51

John Hatfield   DNS

Rob Hatfield   23.36

Paul Brierley   23.51

Les Dawson      DNS

Andy Callaghan  22.33

John Lancaster  22.58

Some good efforts today that will stand us in good stead for the coming months.

Ciao Thorper bambinos

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11/04/2012 by Al and Sarah.

Hi everyone I would like to propose a formal club meeting for Thursday 3rd May (sorry for those expecting one on the 12th April but cant make that due to work/family commitments and I forgot too!)

Could members please post any agenda points now so we all have time to digest and make the meeting more useful?

Points from me are..

120 ride details.

Andrew Ridsdale Ride??

Lyndas Ride? ( Dave )

GYBR?

Heres hoping for lots of input cheers Alex…

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