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Mat Barker-Quick finished the TLI race season on a high by winning the last Saturday NMRRL Race. Poor conditions resulted in an incident packed race, but the HDCC race team member managed to hold off the competition in a sprint finish. This result propelled Mat to second in the whole series, losing out to the top spot by a single point.
Matt Rodgers season ended with bad luck after a puncture on the final Thursday NMRRL race robbed him of potentially his first race victory.
Overall a pleasing display from a much depleated HDCC race team this year....we look forward to next season and a return to the numbers we saw in 2009 competing for the club.
Matt Rodgers and Mat Barker-Quick took on the Phil Liggett CTC Challenge in the Peaks on Sunday. It was soon apparent that this monster challenge would test even those with the fitness and power associated with HDCC race team members.
Both riders completed nearly 80 miles in the Peaks, including Holme Moss, with the significant metric being total climbing of over 7000ft.
Low gears were the order of the day along with mental toughness and determination.
Despite a cold and wet start to the day 8 HDCC riders took off towards Cleethorpes with the promise of fish and chips beconing.
As the day progressed the weather improved, although nobody attempted to take a dip in the crystal clear seas.
After a lunch break and exciting look around the town, we returned into a strong head wind arriving back in Harworth for 6pm .
Total mileage on the day was 115 miles.
Route for Sunday 18th July below. Approx timings as follows:- Harworth..................7:30am prompt All timings are approximate - all riders note that this is an ALL DAY ride staying together as a club. As promised, the prize list from the TT Open Series - who says there's no money in cycling? More good weather but slightly stronger winds for the final event - results below. Hope you all enjoyed it and thanks to all involved especially those who helped out and Brenda & Neil for making the events happen. Full list of prizes to follow shortly!! Matt Rodgers and Mat Barker-Quick both competed in the reinstated Monyash Handicap Road Race on Sunday near Buxton. The 40 mile event consisted of 6 laps of a hilly circuit on a sweltering day. Mat Barker-Quick attempted to stay with a breakaway but ultimately retired with a lap to go as the main bunch picked up the pace. Matt Rodgers found the going tough, also retiring along with a considerable number of competitors. On an equally self publicising note, Mat Barker-Quick finished 4th and 8th in recent Saturday and Thursday NMRRL races, although chances of winning the series seem slim at this stage.
A well deserved pint becons Mick,Pete,John and Mel from HDCC entered the 112 mile Flat out in the Fens Sportive this Sunday. This was very well run and worth making the journey to cycle through vast open countryside on a glorious day.
All four riders stuck together in true Harworth style, the food stations where well stocked with bikers fodder malt loaf, jelly babies, bananas' etcmai all supplied at no cost. (Take heed other event organisers)
The 114 mile ride was covered in 6 hr 10 mins average 18.4mph, doing the first 60 miles in well under 3 hours.
After the event tea and coffee was waiting and facilities to take a shower and change - Wiggle Cycles also had a stand with bikes and where on hand for repairs and chat. 114 miles to go! Some photos from the second Ranskill Time Trial last Tuesday Glorious sunshine and light winds meant for improved times all round on event 2 - results below. Steve Roe (Team Swift) gave us a time trial masterclass with Catherine Neary (Dinnington RC) the quickest lady on the night. The final event is Tuesday 29th June, same time, same place.....we will be meeting at the Blue Bell, Ranskill afterwards to review the results and discuss advanced aerodynamics. Results from the first HDCC Ranskill Open TT event below - we were blessed with good weather and favourable winds on the opening night. Well done to Dominic (Retford Wheelers) and Catherine (Dinnington RC) who lead the series at the moment. Next event is Tuesday 22nd June, same time, same place.....see you there and bring your friends. This Sunday saw HDCC ride to Hathersage completing a tough day in the saddle. Some riders clocked over 80 miles including new rider Lewis from Doncaster, who was nearer 100. As usual we took a break to refuel and socialise, see below. New members are always welcome on our Sunday rides....8:30am from the pavilion unless otherwise arranged. Harworth CC riders were out in force on Sunday at the first Sheffield 100 event with six riders completing the 100 mile course. The newly designed route took in some rolling terrain before stopping in central Lincoln for a break, with a return along some of the national cycling route. There are many benefits to doing these rides including personal achievement and promoting the club - we discovered new routes for future club rides and a number of other riders expressed interest in joining HDCC. Thanks to all who took part and we look forward to seeing more club riders take on one of these great events, especially those yet to venture beyond the normal club rides. Bring it on... This years HDCC organised event is a series of 3 time trials on Tuesday nights - 15th, 22nd and 29th June. Signing on is between 6:30pm and 7pm with first rider starting at 7:15pm. The course is the Torworth/Ranskill Circuit approx 9.5 miles (OC10/9) TT Info - click for full details (pdf) Please be advised that we welcome visitors on our Sunday rides and anyone thinking of joining the club is welcome to attend up to 3 Sunday rides for free. After this we suggest paying the annual club membership, for 2010 the membership is £6. We put this money towards our club subscriptions to British Cycling/CTT, maintaining the club web site and any events that we can fund. HDCC Members competed in the recent triathlon at Woodhall Spa with Sara Rodgers completed the course in 1 Hour 31 Mins and 33, a 2 minute improvement on last year. Gavin Hodgson finished in 1 hour 12 mins and 4 secs. Sara on the finish line... HDCC race team have had mixed fortunes in races recently. The Ray Levers road race on 11th April was marred by a crash resulting in Matt Rodgers breaking his wrist. Andy Rodgers has debuted on the race scene via the NMRRL Saturday league, finding the pace tough going. Mat Barker-Quick completed the first Thursday race under the new format finishing 15th. Sunday's ride to Southwell saw another 17 riders out, after picking up Brian en-route. Nice to see new riders out along with our race star Leigh Holmes. We're flying now! Pavilion start More articles courtesy of Captain Andy Rodgers in The Star - Pete, take note. It had to happen sooner or later........with the numbers we have been getting over the winter it was only a matter of time before we saw a club record attendance on a Sunday. HDCC has to be the fastest growing club in the area. On Sunday's long 80 miler was AndyR, Steve, AndyB, Mick, Mel, Pete, Paul, Nigel, JohnO, JonE, Matt, Sara, Amanda, Colin, JohnH, Mark & Mat Only another 40 miles to go Sunday's ride to Newmillerdam showed that there is some serious training still to be done before tackling this years sportive schedule At the cafe stop Photos from the event below...turned out better weather than predicted. Ready for the off SUNDAY 28th February is the annual Tom Simpson Memorial ride. There will be two routes as per last year, the longer one is 60 miles and the shorter one is 38 miles starting at 10.00 am. The start will be the usual meeting place at the Pavilion on Scrrooby Road, Harworth (see about the club). Signing on will be between 9.20 to 9.50 and will be £5.00 per rider, all entries on the line. This years sponsorship will go towards the Haiti earthquake appeal. Details of the two routes below. Food and hot drinks will be on sale afterwards from the Pavilion. Harworth Kit (if you have it) is essential wear for this event!!!!!
Another press releases via Retford Times thanks to Club Captain Andy Rodgers' submission of articles.
Sunday ride attendance is hitting all time highs with 11 riders out last Sunday and 12 this Sunday. Encouraging signs for the forthcoming year! Ex captain Pete commented 'I have to admit Andy is doing a good job, looks like the public were right to vote me out'. Next Sunday we are planning to go to Rother Valley.
We are now looking forward to regular press releases via Retford Times thanks to Club Captain Andy Rodgers' submission of articles. The first is attached below.
Club Captain Andy Rodgers writes:-
The dinner was attended by 30 members and guests who enjoyed a pleasant evening together looking back over the last year at the clubs achievements and successes.
This years club chairman Mat Barker Quick spoke of and congratulated the clubs members achievements through out the year and presented awards to several members.
This year saw 50 years of club membership by club secretary George Morris, an achievement for every one to look up to.
Greg Elliotts sub one hour 25 mile tme trials.
Brenda Watson 12 hour ride covering 173 miles.
Mat Barker-Quick, Matt Rodgers and Gregs success in the NMRRL races.
Mat BQ, Matt and Sara Rodgers and Gavin Hodgsons triathlon competitions.
Club members competing in sportives and duathlons through out the season.
Brenda Watson also organized a duathlon event series for the club with great success.
Membership has increased and Sunday club runs have been well attended.
It was good to see Greg Elliott attend the dinner and look in fine form considering his serious accident earlier on in the year and we wish him a speedy return.
Many thanks to out going chairman Mat Barker-Quick and club captain Pete Lees who have done such a good job through out 2009.
Finally a word of thanks to Lee-Ann Mcgarry for organizing the dinner.
Here's looking forward to a great 2010. Full List of Awards - Click Photos to Enlarge Colin - HDCC Sportives Bronze Medal Andy - HDCC Sportives Bronze Medal Matt - HDCC Sportives Bronze Medal Sara - HDCC Sportives Bronze Medal Rachael - HDCC Sportives Silver Medal Mick - HDCC Sportives Silver Medal Pete - HDCC Sportives Gold Medal Brenda - HDCC Sportives Gold Medal Neil - HDCC Sportives Gold Medal John - Most Improved New Rider 2009 Andy - Most Improved Rider 2009 Brenda - 12 Hour Cycling Achievement Award Greg - Club TT Award and Sub-Hour 25 TT Award Sunday 29th Nov. Lincoln via Bawtry, Everton (8:55), Gringley, Gainsborough, Lea, Carlton, Buron, Lincoln, Dunham, Upton, Retford Information from Brenda regarding orders for 'retro' kit below (MS Word) After a successful first ride in charge, new Captain Andy Rodgers has proposed the following route for Sunday 22nd Nov. ROTHER VALLEY COUNTRY PARK (APPROX 60 MILES),via Langold, Worksop, Clumber, Cuckney, Langwith, Elmton, Harthill, Rother Valley, Ulley, Thurcroft, Maltby, Stainton, Tickhill and back to Harworth.It will be rolling with some good hill climbing involved. Further to the AGM this week, we are pleased to announce election of the following officials:- Captain...........Andy Rodgers Secretary.........Brenda Watson Treasurer.........George Morris Social Sec.......Greg Elliott Tickets are now available for the annual HDCC Christmas Dinner and Awards Ceremony 2009. Priced at £14 each for a 3 course meal, the event will be from 7:30pm on Friday 11th December at the Blacksmiths Arms, Main Street, Harworth. We have secured limited seating in a private function room. You can purchase tickets at the AGM, Sunday rides or directly (email contact@hdcc.co.uk). The final opportunity for purchasing tickets will be at the club meeting on 1st December (subject to availability). This year we are having a Christmas dinner and awards presentation at The Blacksmiths in Harworth on Friday 11th December. Further details to follow shortly but this will be a ticket only function available to everyone on a first come, first served basis. Please note that the Sunday rides will continue to be 8:30am start for the time being, not 9am as previously discussed. This Sunday you will have an extra hour in bed so no excuses! Avoid Robin Hood Airport, currently losing a rumoured 18 million a year and likely to go bust. You are not covered by ABTA for flights directly booked with airlines. hdcc Harworth Cycling Club Harworth Cycle Club Bircotes Cycling Club South Yorkshire cycling club nmrrl british cycling tom simpson9th Aug 2010.....Tough at the Top
20th July 2010.....Cleethorpes Ride
14th July 2010.....Cleethorpes 2010
Gainsborough...........8:45am
Kirton in Lindsey.......9:00am
Normanby Top.........10:00am
Cleethorpes.............11:00am
LUNCH 1h 30mins
Leave Cleethorpes.....12:30pm
Normanby Top...........1:30pm
Kirton in Lindsey.......2:30pm
BREAK 30mins
Gainsborough..........3:45pm
Harworth finish.........4:30pm 
12th July 2010.....TT Prizes
29th June 2010.....TT 3 Results
27th June 2010.....Race Roundup
27th June 2010.....Flat Out in the sun
25th June 2010.....TT 2 Photos
22nd June 2010.....TT 2 Results
15th June 2010.....TT 1 Results
13th June 2010.....Hills of Hathersage
23rd May 2010.....HDCC complete Sheffield 100
14th May 2010.....THE MAIN EVENT
10th May 2010.....Club Membership
1st May 2010.....Triathlon News
22nd April 2010.....Race Roundup
18th April 2010.....Another Record Turnout
10th April 2010.....HDCC in the Star
4th April 2010.....Seventeen Strong
7th March 2010.....Newmillerdam tests the legs
1st March 2010.....Tom Simpson Ride Photos
7th February 2010.....Tom Simpson Ride
4th Feb 2010.....Retford Times Take 2
24th Jan 2010.....Great start to year despite weather
14th Jan 2010.....HDCC in Retford Times
11th Dec 2009.....Xmas Meal & Awards
27th Nov 2009.....Sunday in Lincoln
26th Nov 2009.....Impsport Clothing Notice
19th Nov 2009.....This is your Captain speaking
5th Nov 2009.....New Club Officials
26th Oct 2009.....Tickets Available.
22nd Oct 2009.....Xmas Dinner 2009.
21st Oct 2009.....Clocks going back.