On a very misty, cold morning everyone soon discovered that it was a tailwind out to the turn and headwind on the way back. Graham Ward was the first Sydenham rider to finish in 27.21, followed by Mike Thorogood in 23.03, David Twin in 23.47 and finally Tim Morton in 25.57. Mike’s time gave him 3rd place overall and fastest vet on scratch. The overall event was won by Gary Banfield of Kent Cycles RC in 21.57.
Crawley Wheelers Sporting TT 25/03/05
On a slightly misty, mild morning with hardly any wind David Twin, Bob Loader and Richard Hallett rode this 41.20 mile event on the GS/196 course starting from Handcross down to the back of the South Downs near Shoreham by Sea and back. Bob recorded 2.13.28, David a 1.46.33 and Richard finished 5th with 1.40.31. If Richard’s chain hadn’t come of getting wedged between the 12 sprocket and the frame he would have probably finished 4th! The overall event was won by Tim Stevens of 34th Nomads in 1.36.42.
Wicklow 200
Ian O’Hara sent a mail shot around to club members a while ago to see if anyone was interested in riding this event. He has a confirmed group of 10 riding (some club members some not) and the event organiser has now announced that entry on the line will be available. If you would like to contact Ian please email this site and we will forward the messages to him.
First 2005 Result From Bermuda
News from across the Atlantic is that our man abroad Mark Yeulett has managed 2nd place in the vets category of his first race of the season.
KCA 3Up TT Q25/20 20th March 2005
On a misty, but fairly mild morning two teams rode this rolling course. First off were Mike Thorogood, Luke Evans and David Twin who rode well together as a squad to record a time of 57.30, which included a bit of a sprint for the line with a faster finishing Gemini squad. The second team was made up of Ian O’Hara, Graham Ward and James Thorogood and they recorded a time of 1.08.21. The overall event was won by Team Edwardes in 53.10
The Rise of O’Hara
New member Ian O’Hara has got is racing career of to a flying start. Finishing Perfs Pedal Race in 37th (his first ever road race) and to our knowledge has ridden a few events at Eastway getting a 5th and a 2nd to move him straight upto 3rd Cat!
Open 25 TT – 80 Year Celebration & Prizes To Match
This year is the 80th Anniversary of Sydenham Wheelers and to celebrate the occasion we are planning on making the John Tully Memorial Open 25 on Sunday 24th April on the Q25/20 course an event to remember. There is guaranteed minimum prize fund of £300, with £80 going to the fastest rider. This event is being promoted with the kind support of Citihub and Catch Recruitment without whom we would not have been able to offer such a great prize list.
East Surrey Hardriders 13/03/05
On a very cold morning, six members of the club ventured down into Surrey to ride this sporting event. The times were as follows:
Richard Hallett 1.17.51 Luke Evans..... 1.17.52 David Twin..... 1.20.38 Graham Ward.... 1.32.20 Bob Loader..... 1.36.01 Mike Thorogood. 1.42.16 (having badly gone off course)
Quite incredibly only 1 sec split Richard and Luke. The earlier starters (Graham, Dave and Bob) got the worst of the cold conditions as it was -2 just after start. Later on the temperature did raise itself a couple of degrees. Paul Mill – Team Edwardes won the event overall in 1.07.38.
Redhill Sporting TT 01/03/05
Richard Hallett was the sole club entry for this sporting event and got round in a time of 00:47:22 to get 7th spot overall. The event was one by Paul Pickup in 00:43:10. Pictures Here!
2005 Reliability Rides
It’s that time of year again and reliability rides are about to start. Below are details of the dates as far as we know!
16th Jan 2005 – West Kent from Horton Kirby
23rd Jan 2005 – C.C. Bexley from Horton Kirby
30th Jan 2005 – Catford from Halstead
6th Feb 2005 – V.T.T.A. from the Depths of Kent???
13th Feb 2005 – Old Portlians from Halstead
20th Feb 2005 – Sydenham from Knockholt
Harry Qualifies for Juvenile National Championship
Young Sydenham member Harry Royston (13) rode through thunder, lightening and torrential rain, to take second place in the Kent Division juvenile 10 mile time trial championships at Tenterden on Saturday 17 July 2004. His time of 27 minutes 37 seconds was a two minutes better than his previous personal best for the distance, securing him a place in the National Championships for under 16 year olds, taking place in Yorkshire during September. Good luck to Harry in the National Champs. Perhaps in a few years some club records might need rewriting!
34 Nomads C.C. 10 Q10/19 04/09/04
It was one of those mornings you hope for, basically no wind and watching as the sun burnt the mist away. 5 members from the club attempted to make the most of the conditions. Paul Bellamy once again took the honours as fastest member on the day, with a new personal best of 21.22. Dave Twin did a 21.54, Robert Royston a 23.05, Tim Morton a 23.12 and Harry Royston also did a personal best of 25.44, beating his previous by nearly 2 minutes (perfect timing as he rides the GHS National 10 Championship in Yorkshire next week). The overall event was won by Simon Cope of Team Edwards in 19.32.
Old Portlians C.C. 25 held Monday 30/08/2004
Following showers during the night, Paul Bellamy and Dave Twin were greeted with blue skies as they started from Robin Hood Lane. Dave recorded 1.00.56, with man of the moment Paul finishing with a 57.18, nearly catching Dave in the process. At the time of leaving Paul Mill of Team Edwards was leading with a 52.46.
Redbridge C.C. 25 E1/25b 22/08/2004
This event was originally down to be held on the E4/25 but due to road works got moved to the more sporting E1/25b course. Three members made up the start sheet and in breezy conditions recorded the following times. Dave Twin 1.02.45, Tim Morton 1.03.55 and Paul Bellamy in 58.58. Paul won the overall event, Dave came 7th and if there had of been a team prize that would have gone to the Sydenham.
Bec CC 25 G25/53 (Horsham) 18/07/04
On a rather damp but warm morning both Dave Mulford and Dave Twin rode this popular Surrey course. Dave Mulford riding his first event for a while recorded 1.14.13. Dave Twin did 59.22. The overall event was won by Steve Dennis of East Grinstead CC in 53.44.
Shaftesbury CC 50 E2/50b 01/08/04
David Twin was the only entrant into the event after Paul Bellamy’s entry form disappeared in the post (with 5 others according to the event secretary). In very misty conditions Dave had to fight the head wind out to the turn, before gaining its assistance on the return to record a time of 2.01.00. The overall was won by Ian Cammish of Sonic Cycles in 1.48.41.
Catford Open 25 Q25/20 06/06/04
On a warm, cloudy morning with only a light wind, six members of the club rode this rolling course. Mike Molineaux unfortunately punctured but the others finished as follows: Mike Thorogood 1.00.10 (joint 9th), Paul Bellamy 1.00.26 (11th), David Twin 1.00.29 (12th), Derek Taylor 1.09.24 (32nd) and Bob Loader 1.13.38 (38th) out for 44 finishers. The overall event was won by Andy Proffitt of Arctic R.C. in 55.11.
KCA 50 Q50/12 (Brenzett – Ashford twice) 13/06/04
On a warm, sunny morning Bob Loader and David Twin travelled down to wind exposed joys of Romney Marsh to fight it out for the Singer 50 (scratch) trophy. With a rising wind on the way out making it harder on the second lap, David eventually won the duel in a time of 2.07.32, with Bob recording 2.29.57. The overall event was won by Keir Williams of San Fairy Ann CC in 1.55.40.
CC Bexley Club 10 Q10/26 16/06/04
On a warm but rather breezy evening which was against you on the way out up the hill, Tim Morton and David Twin made up 2 of the 21 starters in this well organised and friendly club event. Tim finished with a time of 25.19 and Dave came second with 23.47. The winner was A.Brim of London Fire Brigade in 23.12.
Shaftesbury CC (Middlemarkers) 25 E2/25 26/06/04
In this early evening Bob Loader and Paul Bellamy rode this straight out and back course, based on the A11 in Cambridgeshire. In damp and blustery conditions Paul finished second on his new tt bike in 54.48. Bob recorded 1.07.??. The overall event was won by Richard Bray of Rugby Velo in 53.52.