CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER

May / June 2014

Dear Crabwood members,

                                              Time for spring clean and a new look for the newsletter. With the sun finally making an appearance it’s time to put away the winter clothing and start to enjoy cycling instead of enduring it. Welcome back to David Doherty who having just left the navy has re-joined the club as a full member, he made a good start to season by being the fastest Crabwood rider in the opening time trial. For those of you have satellite TV there has been some exciting racing from the Pro’s so far this season, with the Spring Classics providing some close racing. Young and rising star Brit Adam Yates taking a surprise but well deserved stage win he also took overall victory in The Tour of Turkey. Wiggo is looking in good condition, by winning The Tour of California. Claire has been on her travels again, she had a girl’s trip to Italy to watch a rather wet Milan – San Remo. She also had a trip to Northampton to watch a stage finish of the first Women’s Tour of Britain.  Not content with that she has organised the Crabwood’s annual trip to Le Tour, this year we are letting the Pyrennees tire our legs out. So thanks again Claire for organising yet another trip.  The Crabwood web site is currently out of action; hopefully we will launch a new one sometime later this year.  You can still keep in touch with the time trials and other news by using this link to a Facebook page (you don’t have to be signed into Facebook to view it). www.facebook.com/crabwoodcc

 

Mad cow?

Claire runs into a spot of bother, with her club mates just spectating.

 

Time trials.

There has been some close racing so far this season in the Crabwood evening time trials. All the events so far have been held on the P164.

17-04-14

With a favourable wind there were some fast times, with everybody breaking evens. There was even a rare appearance by John Tunney.

Result -Crabwood riders. David Doherty 26.02 Alan Bigwood 26.22, John Tunney 28.25

There was a very good time posted of 22.29 by Paul Ashley of the Fareham Wheelers, to win the event.

01-05-14

Just 11 riders braved a thundery evening, with a heavy shower just as the race started to make all the riders wet, especially Pat.

Result – Crabwood riders. Pat Lafford 25.54, David Doherty 26.58, Alan Bigwood 27.46

With Adam Curtis, of Primera 24.16, to win the event.

08-05-14  

A very windy evening. With a strong tailwind to start with, that turned into a strong headwind for the last 1.5 miles over the heath made for a very slow finish. With Simon just beating David by 3 seconds to be the best of the Crabwood.

Result- Simon Wheeler 26.35, David Doherty 26.38, Alan Bigwood 26.51, Claire Newman 27.59

With Adam Curtis of Primera 24.10 to win the event again.

 

Remaining club events are:-

Thurs   05 June           P164/10   Priority to 2-up teams                                           

Thurs   19 June           P164/15   Inter Club with New Forest CC      

Weds   25 June           P128/25   Club Championship     (HQ Bartley Lay-by A336)  

Tues    08 July             P164/10   Inter Club (New Forest  CC event)

Weds   30 July             P164/10   Club Championship


 

Social Rides

Bank Holiday Monday 26th May.  9.30am at Redbridge, 10.00am Romsey Plaza, 12.00pm. The Crown, Kings  Somborne

Sunday 22nd June. 9.30am at Redbridge, 10.00am Romsey Plaza, 12.00pm. The Wheatsheaf Braishfield.

 

The Birthday Tea

Pat Lafford has kindly offered to host this year’s Birthday tea. The main event will take place on 22nd June, with the fun starting at 3.00pm.  Pat’s address is 46,Ashdene Road, Ashurst, SO40 7DN. There is also a social ride on the same day meeting at the Wheatsheaf, Braishfield  at 12.00 for some light refreshment.

 

 

Alan Bigwood.