Time Trial Result

Last night was dim and rainy, but five hardy riders turned up for the club TT at Maidenhead on the A4.

After completing the 190km Anthony Maynard Sportive on Sunday with a time of 6 hours 10 minutes the fastest rider on the night was Tim Sturgess with 23:17. Next fastest was Steve Bale just 10 seconds behind with 23:27. Making up the top three was Trudi Sammons with 24:29.

Tonight saw the second leg of the Inter-club TT with NHRC. We lost the away leg and it was out turn to host. It was a breezy and wet night on the toughest TT course that RCC use.

Nick English was the fastest rider on the night with 38:48. Greg Woodford was second 50 seconds behind with 39:38. Third fastest was Stephen Bale with 39:54.

RCC won the Inter-club with 4:02:10 against 4:27:09. This squares the home and away series.

Tuesday night saw two firsts for RCC. It was the first time that I can remember a club TT on the Maidenhead Thicket course, and it was the first TT where TT bikes were not allowed. It was an even playing field, if you had invested in a TT bike or not.

A warm night saw a good turnout for the club 25 championship. There was a constant breeze and it was not the fastest of nights. Our new club champion is Paul Elcock riding 56:59. Making the podium is Steve Bale with 57:21 and Greg Woodford with 58:21.

Ladies champion is Trudi Sammons with 1:01:03 with Lucinda Seymour om 1:02:03.

We have had the 10 mile championship and next week will be the 25 mile championship. Here I will review the season so far and look forward to the rest of the time trialing year at RCC.