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ICA
– additional Hill climbs – too late this year for the first two, but ICA
have agreed to add on the last two at the end of the season. Venue still
Washbrook Hill – 1.7mile sprint.
Suggestion of a pre-selected numbering system at ICA this year -
discussed.
Still no definite news of when last year’s ICA trophies will be
presented.
Still no news of the when an ICA meeting will be held.
Two
Forests Rough Stuff – club used to organised a Sunday morning (semi-off
road) run.
Some people would do all, some just the off road.
Proposal from John to
organise some more of these.
Sun 28th May to be the first. Leave Ipswich 08:00.
Free entry – guests encouraged. 25mile of tarmac, 25mile dirt. Further
details to
follow.
Best
wishes from the
committee to Tonya after her bad accident.
She has
returned her thanks to all well-wishers.
IBC
Reliability Ride
26
Feb 2006
Thanks to Kirsty McLaughlin for organising another successful Reliability
ride. There was no repeat of the
awful weather that forced last year's ride to be cancelled,
though those setting off
at 9.30 did ride straight into a brief snow shower.
The weather improved throughout the
morning and a strong wind meant that riders made the most of being in packs.
Thanks also to Jo Newstead,
Angela Parker and their respective families for running the catering
efficiently and putting on a magnificent spread.
They donated a huge number of
delicious cakes and were baking for several days
beforehand to ensure that cold riders could refuel.
Your
Chairman can report that a winter of cyclo cross does nothing for one's
endurance - he was dropped by his group in Campsey Ash :-(
Dave
Copland
Some of the Trophy winners L-R (back),
Angus Jardine, Vice president Marie Pickess who presented the trophies,
Tim Butler, Dave Copland, Hannah Robinson, Ted Saunderson,
(front)
Ben Caisey, Colin Newstead,
Tonya Antonis, Jim Morris.
Thanks
also to the team for organising the
Club Trophy presentation. A very successful
evening. Looks as though Tim’s hustler title has been
transferred to Jeff Irving after he soundly beat him at snooker.
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Just
a reminder to
members that new points allocation for helping
is now active. For the first marshalling duty or other means of helping
at an IBC promotion you will receive 5 points, with subsequent duties being a
warded a single point. For coaching and time keeping duties are allocated 2
points per event, while organising has a 6 point award.
All points awarded can be used to reduce club membership, thus effectively membership has only gone up by £2.50 if you help
VC Baracchi Cross Report
The Youth race was an absolute scorcher. Carl Harris took the lead over Matthew Cook and Dominic Schils. Carl however didn't like the deep sand and Matty caught Carl when he punctured and stuck to him in a thrilling final sprint. Age and strength won the day, giving CArl the vistory, but that takes nothing from the excellent effort by Matty in his first year in the youth category.
Will Meadows(IBC) was neck
and neck with Luke Newby(Diss CC) for the first few laps but then suffered from
various mechanical difficulties. He then spent a fair proportion of the race
with the bike on his shoulder. Will gets the Fair Play award – he was offered
help to fix his bike, but declined to accept as he was not in the pits. It might
not help the league points, but it certainly wins respect from the whole
cyclo-cross community.
The Under 12’s was business as
usual. Hugo Robinson(IBC) took an early lead and gradually increased it over the
course of the race, finishing a lap ahead of the rest of the field. Frazer
Wood(Angliasport) came in a strong second and Lewis Parker(IBC) held off Jack
Hardwicke(Plomesgate) for third place. Jenny Hardwicke(Plomesgate) and James
Arden(NABC) battled the full race duration. Jenny gave it her all to take the
sprint.
The Seniors gave maximum effort in
the battle to be the first winner’s name on the Joe Waller Memorial Cup. The
first four laps were led by a group of four: Carls Davey(API) and Thompson(XRT),
Shaun Aldous (Interbike) and Nick Ainsworth(Fat Birds Tri). In lap five Carl
Davey started to pull away. Thommo managed to keep Carl D in his sights for the
rest of the race. A bravura performance from Carl Davey who now tops the league,
and a commendable second place for Thommo. Shaun and Nick were left to fight for
third place – not a familiar experience for Shaun who is used to the top spot.
Shaun made do with third. It’s good to see Nick back in form; fourth is his
best placing this season.
The leading Vet and Junior were
well up with the Seniors – Mark Farrow (VC Norwich) was flying round like a
mad thing to take first Vet and sixth place overall, beating Senior rider Ian
Newby(Diss CC). It has since been discovered that Mark has been experimenting
with Dave Copland’s(IBC) secret training technique – rhubarb crumble and
custard the night before racing. Dave’s chef could be in serious trouble for
divulging such closely guarded information. However, said chef points out that
any retribution from Dave, and it’s no more crumbles. Dave held off Julian
Parker(IBC) to be second Vet. Shaun Hurrell(Maldon & Dist) was the first
Junior home in ninth place overall – a whole lap ahead of Peter Hargreaves(VC
Norwich) and Daniel Parker(IBC).
The big surprise of the Vet’s
race was Chris Gooch(Team Clean). This could be the first time this season that
Goochie was pleased with his racing. There was no moaning at all.
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John Adams is intending to ride
some of the UK Sportive events this year with the events he is hoping to tackle
listed below ,although he may ride others
once he knows his holiday plans for
the year.
May 21st
Etape du Dales.(Yorkshire Dales)
www.etapedudales.co.uk
June 4th
Polka Dot Challenge(Peak District)
100m or 72m
www.polkadotchallenge.co.uk
September 17th
Circuit of Kent(Sevenoaks)
80K or140K
http://www.kentcyclosportive.co.uk/
Mid October
Cat and Fiddle Challenge(Stoke on
Trent area)
www.brianrourke.co.uk
He has details of others if reqd
and all will require pre entry asap, although the only site
that you can download an entry form
from at the moment is the Polka Dot
Challenge,
From Jan 3rd you can enter online
for The Dragon Ride.
finally it should be made
clear that these are very hilly events and should not be
treated lightly.
For more information contact John
on 01473-724285 or email adams.john@ntlworld.com
(John has informed me that the
Dragon Ride in South Wales is already full, which shows how popular the events
are. If you are interested
in any of the rides, get your entry in now. Ed)
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The
East District Cycling Association are holding there annual prize presentation at Roydon
Village Hall on the 22nd
January. This incorporates the SPOCO East
presentations as well.
Prior
to the event there will be a 50 km reliability ride starting at 10am and this
will be
followed by refreshments which will be available from 12 noon, witth the
presentation starting at 1pm.
Further
details from Paul Vergette on 01493-750467
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The
CTC have raised the insurance premium for their 3rd party
insurance for club members from £10 to £12
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For
those of you who require Cycle Time Trial handbooks please contact Chris
Jillings on 01473-780347.
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Help will be required for the last event of the Cross season at Foxhall, The MADison which is to be held on the 12th February.
Contact
Steve Grimwood if you can help 01473-255247
or 01473-217126
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Marshals
are required to cover our duty for the EDCA. We have decided to cover the
Eastway event as we will have riders going, but we need additional volunteers to
go with them.
Contact Phil Hetzel 01473-623550 or Chris Jillings 01473-780347
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Mark
Wyer, the East Region BC Coach is
organising a
Go-Ride Cyclo-Cross training session for
12-16yr olds on Saturday 31st
December at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich.
Basic
cyclo-cross techniques, more advanced skills, race tips and skills, fun race
efforts.
No
experience necessary, MTBs can be used, but helmets are
compulsory. Time: 9.30am for 10am start, finish at 1pm
Cost:
£3 payable on the day
15
are places available (in addition to those who normally attend on a Saturday)
Book
your place with Mark on 07736 066531.
Return
the consent form (available from Tim Butler) to Mark Wyer, British Cycling,
National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ.There will be no
showers available so bring clothing suitable for
the weather. If
you need to borrow a MTB,
Mark has 3 available. Book with Mark Wyer on 07736 066531
Ben Caisey on Tour
In
July I had an excellent cycle holiday in France. I incorporated a couple of
stages of Le Tour (Le Puy & St Etienne) for good measure. It was a certain
Mr Armstrong’s last and the experience and atmosphere was superb. The tour is
such a big spectacle in France with great support and enthusiasm. I thought on
my return home I should support our own British tour, this year it was from
Glasgow to London over six day stages, August 30th to September 4th
I
booked a couple of days off work, got a map and sketched out a route. About a
week before I set off I discovered I had won a competition in cycling plus
magazine (look out for me in November issue) to go to the Birmingham 4k TT Stage
on Saturday 3” September as a VIP and also a jersey. (I’ve now received the
Jersey, signed by this year’s winner, Nick Nuyens). I was delighted, to say
the least. I wondered if I could make
Birmingham on my bike I thought as I set off fully loaded with all my
camping gear etc. The weather was great, a little hot if anything and I covered
about 92 miles in the first day. I ended up camping at a pub at Southwick, a
little south of Rutland Water. I had a nice meal and a drink to help me sleep!
The
next day the tour ended in Nottingham and I wanted to see a hilly bit. I headed
for Ab Kettleby Near Melton Mowbray, a category three climb, with a pub A great
place to view the tour as they go by and stock upon food intake.
(I
don’t think you can eat enough when touring and I have hollow legs and feet
!).
It
was a great atmosphere and even the local school turned out with flags flying
and cheering everything that came past. Four guys came past first including a
Scott about 17 mins ahead of the peleton. When the riders had gone by I
peddled off again, now with Birmingham in my sights. I managed to get to
a
campsite just north of
Birmingham. A water park called Kingsbury just as it was getting dark. I
cooked up my veggies on the little stove and got to sleep. I had done about 74
miles and knew I had to be up early to get into
Birmingham city centre for 10am, I was dreading
getting there. I tried to avoid traffic as city centres are not my
favourite places to cycle. Next morning I was up at 6am and greeted by a cold
misty morning. I decamped and peddled for Birmingham The route I had sketched on
the
ordnance survey worked great and in no time I was in the centre of
Birmingham.
I
was greeted and asked to put on a VIP ribbon. It was a great day. Lovely food,
good TT races and pictures of me with the T Mobile girls. There was a thrilling
climax to the day as last men off and race leader Nick Nuyens had to go sub 5
minutes to retain his yellow jersey. He stormed over the finish line well under
with the best time of the day. I was now off again, this time heading east and
home. I got to North Kilmore, just south of
Leicester as it was getting dark. I couldn’t find any camp site but
luckily a friendly pub owner let me camp in the garden. Only 60 miles today but
only a half days riding.
I
woke upon the Sunday, knowing I had to be home for work next day and I had a
long way to go. The scenery was lovely. Rolling hills and forest. I got to the
fens it was flat and the ever present wind was wearing. I eventually got to Bury
St Edmunds as it was dark. I flicked on my dynamo and followed the little beam
home. I must admit when I eventually got there I felt absolutely shattered,
well, I had been on the saddle about 11 hours and covered about 130 miles. Well
worth it though and another great trip
If
anyone has the Tour of Britain on tape and they can let me borrow it I would
really appreciate it. I forgot all about it as I was taking part in my first
cyclo cross event at Sible Hedingham.
Mobile
07762 095674 Cheers. Ben Caisey.
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Cross Talk
We
welcome back Nathan Miller to club (again!) as not only our leading cross senior
but as a qualified coach as well.
He
has however been only racing at selected events due to other commitments, but
when he has been riding he has consistently been in the
top three. His season didn’t start until 6th November, at Eccles and
but he came away with 3rd– then improved with a 2nd at Redgrave, Foxhall and
last weekend at Eastway.
Hugo
Robinson has the Under12’s title sewn up with 100% recorded for the required
minimum of eight events. He has helped considerably to the team results, so
much, that the IBC has also already been awarded the Team Title, also with 100%
record of wins.
Dave
Copland (left) looks as though he is heading for the silver position in the Vets
League, with Mark Farrow retaining his title .
It
has certainly been IBC versus the rest as we have had so many members riding the
we have been as much as 20% of the total numbers riding! The most being at
Nowton Park where we had 25 club members taking part. This has to a
record for Eastern Cross.
A
new committee has been voted in at the recent AGM held at Gainsborough Sports
Centre on 8th of November
The
committee is basically the same, but we now have a new Chairperson in Dave
Copland, taking over the reigns from Tim Butler who wanted to stand down.
This
left a gap in the Club Reps and we welcome two new faces to the committee with
long term member Rob Smith and newly qualified coach
Kieron Robinson adding to the vast experience held within the committee.
Prior
to Tim leaving the Chair position he proposed a new committee position in the
shape of a Coaching Secretary, who’s job will be to co-ordinate coaching within the club and keep up-to-date with British
Cycling’s requirements.
The
club voted in Jo Newstead to take on
this role, as she has been very active in coaching youngsters together with
Nathan Miller at Foxhall Stadium most Saturday
mornings.
While
on the subject of coaching, if you
can spare a Saturday morning occasionally
to assist Jo, Keiron and Nathan I am
sure you will be welcomed with open arms. Contact Jo on 01473-216388.
Prior
to the meeting we had a presentation from British Cycling’s Regional
Development Officer for the Eastern Region. He explained the changes in British
Cycling coaching structure, with the appointment of Mark Wyer to oversee
Coaching in the area, and also to
identify up and coming talented riders for the inclusion of a regional Talent
Team.
John
and Mark will be attending the first committee meeting on the 12th of
December to hopefully complete the IBC’s application to be accredited
to the Sport England’s Club Mark scheme.
The
first meeting of the new committee will be on the 12th December at 7:30 for 8pm
start.
Also
another meeting that had a lot of club representation was the inaugural
meeting of Team
Ipswich Cycling to
which other cycling
disciplines other than the IBC were invited, such as BMX Cycle Speedway,
Disabled Goup, Bikeability
etc. The idea is for all cycling clubs in the Ipswich area to come under a new
affiliated club so that members
of different clubs can try out different aspects of the sport, without having to
actually join a club to try that particular discipline out. (such as a BMX rider
wanting to try time-trialing– at the moment that rider would have to
join a CTT registered club.
Also
hopefully this will open doors to funding for such
projects as the Ravenswood cycle circuit , as we would have a higher
membership base to be able to bargain with as all cycle club members
would automatically be a member of Team Ipswich Cycling, but leaving the original clubs with their own identity intact.
The
next meeting will be on the 14th December at
Gainsborough Sports Centre Maryon Rd.,
Ipswich at 7pm
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Hannah
Robinson is currently doing very well in the Under 14’s National Trophy
rankings with ninth position and seventh overall in the Under 16’s girls
league.
In
the Eastern Cross League she is currently in sixth youth rider overall, fourth
Under 14 and first Youth Girl
Well
done!
Cross
News
The
IBC is currently taking over the league, with the Team on a 100% record at the
time of writing.
In
the categories we are
fairing reasonable well. Under 12’s has Hugo Robinson
unbeaten this year, while in the youth’s (under 16’s) Will Meadows is
creeping up the league as his confidence grows in his first cross season,
currently in 4th position, while Hannah
Robinson, as mentioned
earlier, is in 6th.
In
the Seniors we welcome back Nathan Miller, who although commuting to and from
Manchester on a regular basis is still putting in some good results, recently
2nd at Redgrave. Although his league position is low (17th)due the number of
events he has completed, his average score would put him in the top three.
In
the Juniors (16-18) there is a wealth of talent in
opposition to Daniel Parker, with two talent team members scoring
highly,, however Dan is holding them off in second position at the moment.
The
Vets is a case of IBC versus the rest, with no few than twelve riders from the
club and they currently have 2nd to 6th position tied up.
Dave
Copland is in 2nd just behind Mark Farrow (VC Norwich), though on last Saturdays
showing
hopefully it won’t be for long as Dave wopped Mark by a minute.
Closely
following DC is JT (John Terrell) and then JP(Julian Parker), followed by TK
(Tim Knights) and RS(Rob Smith)
Sadly
I am currently out injured again so have slipped out of third down to 21st
having missed three events.
Interest
switches to our local course this weekend with the XRT promotion at
Foxhall. 2nd Claim Member Carl Thompson is the
organiser and this is his first event he has been at the business end. He
has asked for help from the club as XRT only have three
members, and I am sure that there will be many willing volunteers at the
course on Saturday afternoon to help lay out the circuit. I will be up there by
1:30pm to start the (tape) ball rolling. If you are able to help either
contact me on 01473-414546 or Carl on 01473-272414–
email
carl@xrt-uk.com
The race is also part of the national Scott league, so hopefully we should see some top class racing on Sunday.
Thorndon
Cross was a great success and a nail biting
senior race.
The
course was a lot less bumpy than in past years I was glad to note, and I came
away exhausted but no aches or pains, thanks must go to Judith Gunion who has
been treating my back very
successfully this summer, enabling me to get back to racing.
Impressive
IBC turnout as well—a total of 21 club members racing on the day– a fifth of
the membership, must be
record in one event.
I
didn’t have lot of time to watch the youth or U12’s, but I was most
impressed with Alwyn Newstead’s growl and contorted face as he crossed the
line.
The
event at Nowton Park showed a complete contrast on the organisational level,
with only 3 members of the promoting club putting the course out.
Also
severe lack of marshals and helpers in
general and poorly designed course, which the Commissaire and few IBC
members had to correct due, to safety issues, prior the start of the event.
A
very frantic day for yours truly, which didn’t help with my computer going on
the blink as well. Still a work colleague managed to get some cracking pictures
of the day’s racing.
The
racing was certainly fast and furious with many close battles going on.
The
list of club riders
exceeded Thorndon, with 25
competing.
The club is
going from strength to strength. Long may it
continue.
We
also had a few comments about members doing team time trial practice while
racing– at one point there was four IBC jerseys in a
procession.
Above
The
stress of the day is
certainly showing at the end– and I do this for FUN!!!
Photo:© Dave Bostock
Letter from our President- Herbie Nevill
I would just like to congratulate Tonya on her wonderful 12 hour ride recently.
I think it was just after beating the old IBC Ladies record by such a large margin.
I well remember Connie Herbert riding that 12hr all the years ago.
We all though then it was a
wonderful performance.
Having ridden in several 12’s myself in the past years, on both solo and trike, I know what it is like, trundling around for 12 hours, trying to keep to a schedule.
Hard work, but I always enjoyed it and rides like that does help to keep you fit.
It didn’t due me much harm as I am soon coming up to 90
I enjoy reading the IBC newsletter as it does keep us all in touch with the members and events.
Congratulations and
may it continue for a long time.
All
the best for now,
Yours
sincerely
Herbie Nevill
CROSS TALK
The
‘Old Man’ is back on his bike (and suffering as well by the look of it) but
no back ache :-)
Brickwall
Farm Cross at Sible Hendinham was opening event of the 2005-06 Cross season. The
IBC has two first timer and plenty of Old Timers
Tim
Knights (2nd left) & Ben Caisey (right) were given a baptism of fast
descents and struggling climbs at the undulating course and technical course
made additionally so by the preceding days rain. Also pictured Dave Copland (left)
and 'The Old Man', Tim Butler (3rd from left).
Race report for the main event taken from the Eastern Cross Web site - http://easterncross.users.btopenworld.com/
There
were a myriad of sub-races in the main race: there was the sharp end, the
juniors, the ladies, the fast vets, the under 12's dads, the reliable vets and
the scorers. Keeping up with 77 riders for 10 laps was a baptism of fire for the
start of the season - phew! The judges were impressed that all the riders
appreciated the uphill finish. So here goes...
Carl
Davey led the way with Shaun Aldous in hot pursuit. Shaun didn't have the oomph
to stay up there with the leader, and eventually had to settle for 3rd place
when Carl Thompson snuck past on lap 8 and managed to hold on until the bitter
end. Mick Bell put in his usual class
performance to come in 4th overall and 1st vet - a lap ahead of the rest
of his category.
I bet the Eastern League vets are pleased he's just visiting from London. Sorry
Mick, no league points for you.
As
for the other vet places, Mark Farrow screeched to a halt in front of the line
as he realised that Carl Davey was a second behind him and about to take the
win. Carl's bike skills shone through as he narrowly avoided crashing into Mark.
That could have been a costly start to the
season, all for avoiding a final lap. In the Best of the Rest vets Julian
Parker and Craig Stevens zoomed ahead of the
chasing group: Dave Copland, Geoff Bores and Donald MacGregor. Dave
thought he was having a bad day at the office,
recovering from 2nd place overall at the Clacton
Off-Road Triathlon the day before. But then Julian and Craig paid for
their early zeal. And in the final lap burnt-out Julian let Dave pass, mistaking
the IBC kit for his son Daniel. What a nice Daddy. We all know that Dave doesn't
look his age, but he can
always get served in a bar.
THANK YOU for the help received over the last couple of weekends, at
the Thorndon Cross. I was amazed at the numbers of helpers that turned up
to clear the course—13 It made the job so much more enjoyable, despite it
being hard work and it was all cleared within three hours . The same went for
the following weekend—setup only took two hours and on the race day we were
all cleared up and loaded for home by 4pm. WHAT A TEAM! Thanks again, your so
professional and it was a joy
to be the organiser as it certainly makes my job so much easier. While I think
of it we are currently looking for a new course within 10 mile radius of
Ipswich, with facilities with in the venue or no more than a half mile away. If
you know of any possibilities please
let me know on the usual contact details. Tim
Butler
ECCA 12HR - more records broken Jeff Irving
Not
content with Ironman Germany, Tonya wondered what to do with the rest of her
season, and what to do with all that strength
endurance training. “I know” I said jokingly “why don’t you do
the ECCA 12 hour”?
“Ok
then!” Me and my big mouth – another military operation was about to swing
into action, because believe it or not riding a 12 hour time trial to a schedule
is more complicated than you think.
The
Eastern Counties Cycling
Association were promoting this event which was based at Great
Chesterford, between Bishop Stortford and Duxford. With this as the hub,
the event radiated out from there over four different circuits taking the riders
north to Red Lodge, south to Royston, west to Cambridge and slightly east to
Newmarket. The smaller finishing circuit was based on a triangular course from
Gt Chesterford to Duxford and Gt Abington. The whole idea of this event was to
cover as many miles as possible in twelve hours from your start time – yes I
know it sounds crazy but like Everest was to Hilary, the ECCA 12 hour was to
Tonya!
Fortunately,
the weather forecast was good, but the event started only ten minutes late
because it was still too dark! First man off was at 5.40am, pursued six
minutes later by Tonya who was riding to an ambitious schedule of 225
miles. That’s an average speed of 18.75 mph over 12 hours (think about that
when you’re on your next
training ride) –
I did contemplate removing the inner chain ring to make sure she didn’t
slacken off but we needed a bit of an insurance policy! The car was loaded with
spare wheels, clean kit, wash kit, food and drink bottles, plus refreshments for
the back up crew, deck chairs, OS map, stop watch,
calculator, tool box – and some matchsticks to keep our eyes open
during the day!