Time Trial Result

Last nights ride on  the A4 was held in windy conditions. There were some fast times. Top of the pile was Nick Bowlder From F&CCC. Using an amazing 77 (yes that is right 77) tooth chain ring. First RCC rider was Paul Elcock, who was six seconds ahead of Stephen Bale. Last night saw a number of riders from other clubs. This is very good for the competition as we enter the peak season for TTing.

On a cool and breezy night 18 riders turned up for the 10.9 mile hilly Heckfield circuit.

Fastest on the night was Maidenhead rider Peter Weir, he was 29 seconds ahead of Nick English, 31 seconds further back was Stephen Bale. A special mention goes to Trevor Bradbury, who on his first TT back from injury rode a solid 27:49.

Last night saw the first running of the year on the hilly Bucklebury course. This is a 15 mile loop starting near Bradfield Collage. The night was cool with little wind.

Fastest on the night was Nick English with 37:51, with Stephen Bale 59 seconds behind with 38:50. This confirmed that a number of RCC riders are in very good form. Breaking 40 minutes on this course is a good time. Doing it in April is not done often.

Tonight saw a large field of 29 riders on the two laps at Waltham. This is not the fastest course and has some technical corners. Stephen Bale confirmed his good early season form with an excellent 23:09. Stephen Millward was second and the only other rider under 24 minutes.

Next week sees the hilly Bucklebury course. This is 15 miles and has some tough climbs. This is the second of the hilly TT series which has Nick English in first place and second Stephen Bale.

Tonight saw another large field of 26 riders compete on the hilly Twyford Course. It was a bright night where the wind was against the riders twice on the south bound section.

Fastest rider of the night was Nick English who was the only rider under 24 minutes with 23:50. Stephen Bale was second fastest only 19 seconds down with with 24:06. Simon Markham was the third fastest with 25:13.