apyatez August 21st, 2010
A good turnout of 13 riders signed on for the Championship 13.7 mile Caythorpe to Octon roundabout and back course. It proved to be a fast night with the wind decreasing but light rain showers keeping riders cool.The championship and silverware was challenged by three of the clubs top riders: Andy Asquith, Richard Thompson and Steve Ward all capable of very fast times on this course. Thompson’s late appearance at signing on and taking number 13 keeping Asquith’s and Ward’s nerves on edge, the wise man would put their money on Ward at this point.However as the saying goes to finish first, first you have to finish and Ward was the first of two retirements only making it to Rudston before climbing off. This left an exciting situation as Asquith started in front of Ward and would not of known of his early shower, Thompson knew first but could not stop the highly motivated Asquith pulling out a “ride” to win with a time of 31.56. Thompson turning the pedals trying to ignore a nagging muscle strain an impressive 32.48. In third place putting in a strong ride Martin Cockerill was only 10 seconds back followed by Steve Waterall claiming another personal best 33.51 and division 2 honours. Stuart Pickard’s impressive comeback time 34.12 the smallest margin 1 sec advantage over Adam Yates with a PB, Best Junior Chris Hutchinson only 6 seconds in arrears. Greystone Small putting in an excellent 35.16 and the retro bike expert Neil Ridsdale a solid 37.20. The unlucky Sam Hoad had a cable snap and was unable to select a high gear for the decent and is capable of better than his 41.03 suggests. Tina Waterall riding only her 2nd time trial clocked an excellent 42.16 and the prospect of Tracy and Trish riding the Thwing 10 next Tuesday could be interesting. Seb Pickard was the other retirement with a puncture which enabled Father Stuart to claim the bathroom first having left son no.2 walking back from Octon.
apyatez August 18th, 2010
With the success of the recent Interclub time trials, the scheduled Two Stage Hill Climb on the 26th August will now be run on Tuesday 31st, with the 26th being a Hilly 10. Sign on at Burton Fleming village hall before 6.30pm.
apyatez August 18th, 2010
Please follow the link below to see the full results of the Club TT on the A63. Full Results
apyatez August 11th, 2010
Two Bridlington Riders took part in the eighth and final Hull Thursday evening road race series at Little Weighton near Beverley, Both Steve Waterall and Graham Lonsdale took their best results on a dry summer evening.Graham and Steve started in group two and worked hard to organise the chase down of group one, which when combined managed to stay away from the chasing fast groups behind. In the final sprint of about 20 riders Steve found a gap and finished 2nd to a Leeds Clarion rider, whilst Graham scored his first points in the series with 9th place.Bridlington cycling club members had one of their best years with a total of 8 riders competing during the series. They were Melvin Blackford, Adam Yates, Graham Lonsdale, Chris Jordan, Richard Thompson, Ryan Voase, Steve Ward, Martin Cockerill 14th Position, and Steve Waterall 10th position on the series overall. The series was won by Hull rider Adam Duggleby with Steve Guymer taking 2nd place.
apyatez July 22nd, 2010
Bridlington Cycling ClubEast Riding Road Race event 6 Etton near Beverley 8th JulySeven Bridlington riders signed on for the 30 mile race a warm evening and quiet narrow roads with only one short climb to challenge the full field of 70.The race is split into 5 groups each group has several minutes handicap the fastest riders going off last. Bridlington had four representatives in group two, Adam Yates, Graham Lonsdale, Chris Jordan and Steve Waterall. Martin Cockerill dished out the punishment in group three, Lewis Jackson in group four and Steve Ward in the scratch group.Group two contained 22 riders who mainly were willing to work and caught group one after three and a half laps, which then stayed away from group three until the penultimate lap the pace getting hot for the final and seventh lap and resulting in a bunch sprint of about 40 riders.Mark Cavendish’s first stage win on todays stage of the Tour De France was mirrored by Martin Cockerill who worked hard at the front and survived contact with another rider which almost caused a major pile up. He was in the right place for the final tight left turn and the short climb keeping his cool and out sprinting everyone to take a very deserved first win of the series however Martin resisted the tears and helmet throwing antics of his hero. Steve Waterall also put in big efforts and climbed the hill at or near the front every time except the final lap where it mattered he had several excursions on to the grass but could not find a way through the five abreast sprint, eventually finishing 20th place. Graham Lonsdale was next Bridlington rider with his best performance of the series hanging on to the main group. Adam Yates put in a solid performance doing some strong turns despite a knee injury finishing just off the back of the peleton. Chris Jordan pulled out of his first race of the season on lap three and promised to do more training to regain last years form.Unfortunately the handicap for groups four and five were too severe, Steve ward and Lewis Jackson Both Bridlington riders but riding for their respective first claim clubs never got to see the front of the race, they were last seen driving into the sunset in the team bus!
apyatez June 30th, 2010
Tuesday 29th June 2010Rudston Loop On a near perfect warm and windless night 9 riders signed on for the one and a half laps of Rudston /Kilham circuit of 10 miles with the tough climb out of Rudston.Richard Thompson won the evening with a 23.02 personal best but had little competition from the division 1 riders who were absent. Steve Waterall had his highest place ever in a time trial but a massive 1.35 behind Tommo in 24.37. Adam Yates put in a huge effort despite complaining of knee pain only 13 seconds later to record 24.50. Team Pickard had pulled Stuart (25.51) out of retirement and claimed his bike back from son Seb (29.21) and Sam (26.13) all riding ensuring the Pickard’s washing machine would be stretched to full load tonight. Flying scot Tom McDonald made a rare appearance to show off his new gold plated bike which helped him record a 25.54. Neil Ridsdale kindly swept the corners and rode in a time of 26.49. Trish Watson put in another impressive sub 30 min ride at 29.55.Martin Cockerill opted to marshall and save his energy for Thursdays 25 mile hilly course. Also marshalling was evergreen Jeff Thornley who had ridden a 160 mile sportif on Sunday despite falling off and going the wrong way resulting in an extra 10 miles put in an impressive time of 9 hours 20 min.Thanks go to time keepers Barry and Tracy on the new stopwatch.
apyatez February 11th, 2010
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