Old News Archive
We were represented this year at the last minute Southwell Tri by Matt and Sara Rodgers. The 400 meter swim, 19k bike and 5k run was completed in 1:08:47 by Matt and 1:20:16 by Sara. Having spent himself on the bike, Matt cruised the run phase with our club riders cheering him to a respectable time.
Sara in full flight
Matt 'Cancellara' Rodgers
Matt poses for the camera
Below is a link to the article regarding Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as he still remains in a serious condition.
Seven HDCC riders took on the Manchester Sportive this year. Dry weather brought out a record number of entries (3000+) for the rolling course. Pete, Mick, Andy, Matt & Mat rode the 100 miler while Sara & Rachael did the 100k.
HDCC at the start
75 miles completed
At the finish
Mat Barker-Quick's 5th place finish in the last NMRRL race at Stainton secured him the M2 category prize. With the format of the races changing next season it will be interesting to see how HDCC riders get on, hopefully continued success. Commenting on this Mr Barker-Quick said 'I hope my victory demonstrates that hard work, dedication and planning are not required to be successful....you just need a good head start on the decent riders'
Mat's second 5th in a row
Chairman Mat managed 5th place in the penultimate Thursday league race at Stainton. To add to the competition a passing tractor decided to block the course on the 6th lap, splitting the field. Still, rather that than crashing.......
Mat's 5th at Stainton
Greg Elliott has stormed recent 25 mile TT races with times consistently under the hour. His best time of 58:25 is a club record since the reformation of HDCC. Not satisfied with this landmark, Greg still thinks he can go quicker, looking for a sub 57 this season.
Greg in training....or is it?
Ladies Captain Brenda Watson completed a 12 hour cycle ride on covering 172.269 miles (avs 14.4 mph). This is the first time in years that a HDCC club member has attempted a 12 hour ride. Can you do better?
Brenda completing 12 hour race
Please see below for current stock list. We are unlikely to get any further kit from Bergamo this year so when it's gone......E-mail contact@hdcc.co.uk for all enquiries.
Despite treacherous rainy conditions Matt Rodgers sprinted to 7th (unofficially) in the first NMRRL race at Stainton. Clearly the combination of commuting to work on his bike and carbon wheels has borne fruit. HDCC race team have performed well this year in the NMRRL with riders contesting the points on a regular basis.
Matt takes 7th at Stainton
In 2009 we recognise the landmark achievement by club member George Morris for 50 years of membership with HDCC. Not only has George been an active and competitive cyclist during this time, he is also still involved in the management of the club and other events within the CTT. We recently recognised this achievement by presenting George with a commemorative gold watch at a recent club meeting.
George Morris 50 Years with HDCC presented by Brenda Watson and Pete Prendergast
Results below (this time in MS Word format). A big thank you to everybody who made this series a great success. Special thanks to Branda & Neil Watson, Pat & Henry Helliwell (land owners), marshalls on the nights, Pete & Mick for taking photos and marshalling, The White Horse and anybody we've missed who helped out. All the awards are detailed below, with Mat Barker-Quick (HDCC) taking the fastest bike split and Mark Hurrell (Barnsley AC) winning the fastest run splits.
HDCC Duathlon Results Event No 3 23 June 2009.doc
1st Overall - Gavin Hodgson (HDCC)
2nd Overall - Ollie Lord (Retford Wheelers)
3rd Overall - Iain Storey (Retford AC)
1st Ladies - Helen Crossley (Retford AC)
1st Mens 50+ - Steve Wathall (Retford AC)
1st Ladies 50+ - Christine Stimpson (Tickhill RC)
Most Improved - Karen Gregory (Tickhill RC)
Thanks to Brenda, Neil and all the helpers
We also gained some sunglasses, please e-mail Brenda b.watson@uku.co.uk to claim them back.
Results from the second race below (pdf). Even more competitors turning out this time - great stuff. There will be sandwiches and the award presentation at the White Horse, Barnby Moor after event 3 on 23rd June. Prizes now extended to cover:-
1st o/a - £15.00 2nd o/a - £10.00 3rd o/a - £5.00 MV50+ - £10.00 1stL - £10.00 1stLV - £5.00 Fastest Bike Split - £5.00 Fastest Run Split - £5.00 Most Improved - £5.00
HDCC Duathlon Results Event No 2 09 June 2009.pdf
This sportive attended by HDCC started dry but soon got very wet and cold on a surprisingly hilly route. The route was different from previous years and would have been much better in dry weather! Colin Simpson, Pete Lees and Mick Wainwright completed the course in 5hrs46 averaging 17.2mph, Brenda in 6hrs 40 & Neil Watson in 6hrs10.
HDCC in Norwich
Mallorca 2009 consisted of perfect weather and 7 good days of biking covering 452 miles in total. Neil Watson, Matt Rodgers, Brian Smethurst, Pete Lees and Mick Wainwright took on the challenging days ranging from 35 to 98 miles with the shorter mileage days having more climbs. Big hills, scary descents, fantastic scenery, beautiful villages nice lunch and coffee stops. The team also had a day off to explore Palma and another to climb a mountain Esclop at 928m.
HDCC in the sun
HDCC was represented at the new sportive from Donington Park on 30th May. 5 riders took part on either the 100 mile or 69 mile courses. The warm weather and 'rolling' terrain proved challenging, with the 100 mile route totalling 6500ft of climbing. Other well known competitors were Mark Webber (F1 driver), Graham Obree (legend) & Geoff Thomas (footballer). The attendees were Pete(100m-6h51), Mat(100m-6h38), Neil(100m-7h10), Brenda(69m-5h26) & Rachael(69m-4h55).
On your marks....
Greg Elliott clocked a new PB of 22:43 at the Hull RC (City) 10 mile TT knocking 1:15 of his previous best. This now sets him up for a crack at the 1 hour target for a 25.
Results from the first race below (pdf). A very pleasing turnout and successful event, with dry and sunny weather. We only had one or two mishaps with the directions! Gavin Hodgson leads the event, with Ollie Lord in second followed closely by Ian Storey. Sara Rodgers leads the ladies event (2 out of the 3 events count towards the final positions). Thanks to the organisers and marshalls, photos will be available soon. Event 2 is on Tuesday 9th June starting at 7pm.
HDCC Duathlon Results Event No 1 26 May 2009.pdf
Hope you all enjoyed the ride to Lincoln Grand Prix on Sunday, joining up with Retford Wheelers. Congratulations to local rider Russell Downing for the victory. We are still awaiting news on the whereabouts of Retford Captain Paul Austin, last seen on an Industrial Estate in Smethwick being chased by a group of youths.
HDCC at Lincoln GP
We are setting off at 8:15am this Sunday to meet with Retford Wheelers at 9am (Market Place in Retford).
Full details of the forthcoming HDCC Duathlons 2009 below. These are open to anyone from any club who wants a bit of fun & competition. The run phases have been shortened so it is now a 2m-10m-2m event. Event 1 Tue 26 May, Event 2 Tue 9 June, Event 3 Tue 23 June
This Saturday's club 25 mile Time Trial Championships saw Greg retain his title with a time of 1:02:59, an improvement of nearly 4 minutes on last years winning time. Despite being the only full HDCC member to enter, it was unlikely any other HDCC rider would have posed much of a threat....
The first Torworth NMRRL race kicked off with a good result for Harworth Race Team. Mat & Leigh set off in the middle group and with the storming pace, maintained the gap from the scratch group. Leigh mis-timed his sprint slightly finishing 11th, with Chairman Mat sneaking past for a 6th place finish.
This Sunday saw possibly the best HDCC team effort in recent times, with six quaility riders competing in the Ray Levers Memorial Road Race. The 7 lap race through Torworth was seeded into 3 groups, with all HDCC riders setting off in the middle group. Conditions on the course were tough but strong riding meant all finished in the heart of the field. John unfortunatley punctured ending his race, although we are sure he will return to the race scene this year.
HDCC Race Team -left to right (position)
Matt(39),Greg(48),John(DNF),Leigh(33),Mat(41),Andy-late!(23)
Welcome sunny weather on Sunday saw some fine race performances at Mansfield Triathlon. 268 entrants on the 400m swim, 14.5km bike, 5km run event.
Gavin Hodgson 51:20 (9th)
Mat Barker-Quick 55:39 (40th)
Matt Rodgers 1:01:04 (126th)
Sara Rodgers 1:14:25 (236th)
Greg Elliott showed consistency with a 37:43 at the 15.5 mile interclub tt event.
Both groups will be setting off at 8:30am on Sunday heading towards Mansfield.
Sundays LATER ride has been brought forward to allow for more milage and will start at 9:30 BST, the EARLIER ride will start as usual at 8:30 BST - after adjusting your clocks. One less hour in bed I'm afraid.
Looking for that carbon rocketship for this season's time trial events? Here are some ideas that won't break the bank.
Hinde Monocoque Carbon TT £695
Planet X Stealth Pro Carbon £699
Greg Elliott produced a creditable 33rd place result (out of 100) on Saturdays VTTA Blyth 18Km TT, clocking 27:07. He improved on his prior year result despite strong winds through Torworth. This is after an impressive 01:02:21 in the Sheffrec CC 2up 25 on 07/03/09, partnered by Dave Clarke.
Last Sunday saw a great turnout from Harworth club riders on the annual Tom Simpson Ride. Over 100 riders set off from the pavilion on either the improved 60 mile or 38 mile route. The elite riders set a storming pace, with Jon, Greg, Dick and Mat taking up the chase in the second group. Jon & Mat suffered for their early efforts with Greg coming home as officially the first HDCC rider (showing that the structured winter coaching is paying off). Other riders completing the 60 mile course were Matt, Andy, Andy, Leigh, Mark & Nigel. The new '10am' riders also perfomed well on the 38 mile course: Brenda, Rachael & Neil. Thanks to Dave Marsh for the organisation, course and catering at the end.
HDCC at the start line.
We are planning an evening out on Thursday 19th March. Everyone's welcome including partners so please confirm your attendance by 8th March so we can book a table, also if you have a preference to which local restaurant email contact@hdcc.co.uk
SUNDAY 1ST MARCH is the annual Tom Simpson Memorial sponsored ride. There will be two NEW routes.The longer one is 60 miles and the shoter one is 38 miles (ideal for our new lady riders). The start for the longer route is 10.00 am and the shorter route will be away at 10.05 am. Signing on will be between 9.20 to 9.50 and will be £2.00 per rider. This years sponsorship will go towards prizes for the Tom Simpson Junior Grand Prix which is to be held in June. The event is on the National Junior road race calendar series. 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 fun event!!!!!
2009 Tom Simpson Memorial sponsored ride
Ever wondered what gear ratios you need? Standard 53:39 or Compact 50:34 or Triple?. The spreadsheet below tells you exactly what gear ratio and speed each combination gives you. For example, running a 53 front and 11 rear at a cadence of 90rpm will see you travelling at 34.0 mph!! (based on a standard 700c wheel with 23mm tyre). Just another useful tool from HDCC!
Gear Ratios and Speeds (Excel)
We have contacted the original kit supplier (Racescene) and they have provided a price list for kit. They are quoting April delivery for orders.
Bergamo Kit Price List (Excel)
Fancy a challenge? Cycling Plus magazine are running a sportive on Saturday 30th May from Donnington Park. There are 2 distances (100miles/100km) covering the Peak District - if you book early you can save £20 on the entry fee.
Three club riders already signed up for the 100 miler!
We are currently in negotiations with 2 suppliers for club kit (Bergamo/Massi). Please can you let us know if you are interested in purchasing clothing by e-mailing contact@hdcc.co.uk or speaking to Mat / Pete.
Approximate prices are Short Sleeve Jersey-£40, Long Sleeve Jersey-£43, Bib Shorts-£26, Bib Tights-£27. We may also be able to get gillets, skinsuits, winter jackets 3/4 tights etc so let us know.
CURRENT ORDER COUNT = 24 items
A group of HDCC riders are going to Mallorca between Thursday 14th May and Saturday 23rd May. If you are interested in a great cycling holiday with possibly some of the best routes & climbs in Europe, then this is the one. There is no set schedule but if you want some ideas for flights/hotels then contact Mick Wainwright.
The events calendar has been updated with the NMRRL races, club meetings, sportives and other events.
I have compiled some information for any club riders wishing to race this year in the NMRRL
NMRRL Info Document (word doc)
TLI Membership Form (jpeg file)
TLI Race Entry Form (jpeg file)
Please note that your subs are due for 2009
Full Membership - £6.00
Second Claim - £2.50
Payment can be made at the next club meeting on the 3rd Feb or to one of the club officials
Sunday's Chrismas ride photos below! We had the best turnout of the year with 13 riders completing the 40 mile ride. Mat Q was awarded the highest ride attendance award for 2008, with Jon E winning the most improved rider award. Thanks to Captain Pete for the route and buffet organisation - you can see how happy he was with himself(!)
The Club Christmas Ride is Sunday (28th Dec) 9am starting at the Pavilion car park. A steady 30-40 miles meeting at the Turnpike in Bawtry for 12 noon
Photos from the Christmas party below. Thanks to all the club riders involved in making it an enjoyable night.
Greg and John performing
Greg accepts club TT award from Geroge
Gavin & son win in the raffle
Just a reminder that the Club Christmas Party is Thursday (11th Dec) 7:30pm at the Pavillion. Live music, quiz, raffle, food, drink.....not to be missed
Xmas Party Details - requires AdobeGavin Hodgson took 5th place in the recent Early Christmas Pudding Charity Duathlon in Leadenham, Lincs. The race consisted of a 1.5 mile run, 8 mile bike, 1.5 mile run.
You can now view Sunday's route history on the About The Club page. These are links to www.mapmyride.com, showing the route we took, total distance covered, profile etc.
The web site is now being listed by Google using certain key search words such as "harworth cycling club"
Bike manufacturers' web sites are now listed on the Useful Links page.
4 brave riders took on the Robin Hood challenge on Sunday. 36 miles from Sherwood Pines to Clumber Park and back! Greg, Dave, Mat and Rachael all finished the course.
Photos from the North Midland Road Race League 30 year anniversary dinner dance.
Greg, Mat, Andy and Graham represent Harworth
Greg shows he's not just a good cyclist
Andy shows he should stick to cycling
Sunday's ride (19th Oct) will be on mountain bikes commencing from Clumber Park at 08:45. Meeting at the cafe on the left hand side along the A614 from the A1 Junction.
Congratulations go to club rider Gavin and wife Victoria who gave birth to baby William on Wednesday.
The Harworth Cycling Club AGM is set for Tuesday 4th November 2008 at 19:30. The location is the sports pavillion. Hopefully all club members can attend.
Kevin Crawforth was unfortunately involved in a road accident recently, sustaining a serious knee injury. We all wish for his speedy recovery.
Harworth were represented at the recent triathlon in Southwell, Notts. The event was 400m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. 500 competitors took part.
Gavin Hodgson 59:19 (37th)
Mat Barker-Quick 1:04:48 (113th)
Harworth Cycling Club competed in France, and is now consided to be an international force! Greg Elliott and Pat Robinson (pictured below) completed the 54.3km (33.7mile) course in 1:36:18. Dave Clarke and Paul Austin faired well with a time of 1:27:47. Results from the post-race drinking competition are still being compiled.
Greg and Pat on the start line
Aldi have timed it right again by selling winter cycling gear on Thursday 18th September. Winter cycling shirts 6.99, full length bib tights 9.99 etc. Details here
Three brave Harworth club riders completed the Manchester 100 mile ride on Sunday in a creditable 5hrs 38mins (18.1mph avg). The rolling course which actually measured 102 miles started at Wythenshawe Park and took in various sights on the way. The event saw a good turnout of hundreds of riders and was well organised.
Mick, Pete and Mat at the half way point
Pete receives a massage - for charity of course
75 mile pit stop
Thursday night at Stainton saw the completion of the 18 race league. Club thanks go to the organisers of this event which was both enjoyable and well run. Details of the AGM and the 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance can be found on the NMRRL web site. Club riders in the league were Greg, Kevin, Andy and Mat along with second claimers Dave and Mat. We all look forward to 2009....with hopefully more Harworth club riders taking part.
Harworth Club rider's TT results for the week.
Greg Elliott (25 mile)............1:06:40
Greg Elliott (10 mile)............25:19
Statistics for the new club website show a promising trend. The number of unique visitors is shown below:-
April..........31 (launch)
May...........77
June..........112
July...........149
Using unique visitors shows a true statistic based on the users IP address, rather than 'hits' which can be manipulated.
New features of the web site include links to weather forecasts, attendance list and a google map....all on the About The Club page.
Sunday's ride to Southwell tested club riders with it's 70 mile rolling course. Nine riders started out :- John, Greg, Andy R, Dave, Mat B-Q, Pete P, Mick, Gavin & Mark. John Elliott was on form winning most of the sprints, praised by his father Greg who commented 'John's ability is only seconded by his modesty. His natural athleticism runs in the family and I look forward to him surpassing my achievements in meaningful races.'
Harworth Club rider's TT results for the week.
Greg Elliott (Cuckney 18.5 mile)............47:07
Rachael Barker-Quick (Hatfield 10).......36:41
Mat Barker-Quick (Hatfield 10)...............25:34
Harworth Club rider's TT results from the 10 mile Hatfield-Blaxton circuit. Strong cross winds (again).
Mick Wainwright...............28:11
Pete Lees..........................26:18
Rachael Barker-Quick.......36:48
Gavin Hodgson..................27:19
Mat Barker-Quick...............25:19
Sunday's ride saw the welcome return of Club Secretary Lee-Ann, after having given birth to her baby boy, Ewan. Ten riders started out covering over 50 miles:- Lee-Ann, Jon, Greg, Andy R, Dave, Mat B-Q, Pete P, Mick, Nigel & Gavin.
Results from the Dinnington-Langold 12.5 mile inter-club Time Trial on Tuesday night. A nice fast start that then turns into a living nightmare!
Greg Elliott...................32:50
Pete Lees.....................33:39
Mat Barker-Quick..........33:52
Gavin Hodgson.............34:45
Glad that's over!
The Harworth club annual ride to Skegness was successfully completed by 11 riders on Saturday. Setting off at 6:30am and despite 4 punctures, the team took approx 4 hours to complete the 70+ miles. Following winds made the ride favourable, as did the reward of bacon sandwiches in Market Rasen and liquid refreshments at the end. Notable achievement of the ride goes to young Jack who, as a tribute to Tom Simpson, rode on a circa 1960's bike. This didn't stop him passing his father Keith on all the hills. Thanks to Andy for the organisation and thanks also to the support teams. Click on the images for the full sized photos...
Early start
Pit stop at Market Rasen
A good job done!
We saw a good turnout from Harworth riders in the NMRRL League, despite wet weather. Greg Elliott, Kevin Crawforth and Mat Barker-Quick all raced the shortened event. Greg beat Kevin on the line after 4 laps of the Harworth Circuit.
Greg Elliott and Kevin Crawforth were in action in the grueling LVRC Tom Simpson Road Race in Harworth. Winds of 25mph+ made the 10 lap, 60 mile race challenging. Click on the photos below for a full size image.
Greg in the pack
Kevin moving up the field
Sunday saw an impressive club turnout for the ride to Epworth, the largest seen for some time. Riders included:- Jon, Greg, Mark, Andy, Andy, Mat, Mat, Mike & Gavin. In total 9 riders stared at 08:30 from the pavilion and covered over 50 miles, finishing at 12:15 (inc cafe stop).
Harworth Club rider's TT results from the 10 mile Hatfield-Blaxton circuit. Strong cross winds.
Greg Elliott...................24:43
Mat Barker-Quick..........25:47
Gavin Hodgson.............27:38
Louise Howson, grandaughter of club rider Greg Elliott, raised over £600 for her school by riding 30k between Clumber Park and Sherwood Pines. The event which took place on Saturday 31st May was supported by her father Scott and brother Ryan. Well Done Louise! Click on the photo below for a full size image.
Can you assist us by marshaling on Sunday 22nd June at the Tom Simpson Road Race? If so please e-mail contact@hdcc.co.uk The race starts at 10am and requires a minimum of 12 marshals.
The Harworth & District CC Events Calendar has been updated here If you know of any events not listed or errors/ommissions then please email contact@hdcc.co.uk
Now that the Harworth & District Cycling Club web site has been running for a couple of weeks, let us know what you think. If you have any feedback regarding the web site layout or any news/events/results you would like to see on here then email it to contact@hdcc.co.uk
Aldi are selling cycling gear again this Thursday 1st May. Price wise they offer great value for money and generally the quality is good. They sell out fast though! Full details can be found here
Greg Elliott was in great form while racing in the Ray Levers Road Race in Torworth Nr Blyth on Sunday 13th April. He has been training hard over the winter in preparation for this years road race season and finished strongly in the Veteran D category. Other Harworth Club entrants were Mat Barker-Quick & Kevin Crawforth.
Pete Lees crashed out of the club sunday run on the approach to East Stockwith near Gainsborough. Pete received nine stitches to a nasty knee injury while new rider Andy Rogers sustained a dislocated collar bone. Both riders were taken to Gainsborough Hospital via ambulance. Pete commented "At least other riders will have a chance to win some sprints while I am convalescing".
