June 2000
June 2000
WCRA WOMENS ROAD RACE SERIES.
Race 2 was held in Nottinghamshire on Sunday 21st May. Rachel Heal (BNECC), gaining confidence with every race she rides, won a tight sprint ahead of two other riders she was in the break with, to take the 50mile race. Leaving the sprint until 150 metres into the headwind, Rachel came round Sara Dean who led out the sprint and Charlotte Goldsmith finished on Rachel's wheel to take second.
V.T.T.A
The V.T.T.A Millennium 25TT was ridden by 6 North Enders on Wed 7th June. Mike Daly, Sid Old, Bill Hanson, Alan Johnstone, Doug Watson and Peter Byrne all did very good times on the sporting course in Shropshire. Peter Byrne won the event with a 1:00:43, Bill Hanson was first on standard and Mike Daly took the handicap. All trophies were presented by the National President Doreen Mahar.
T.L.I
The TLI championships were held on 4th June at Denbigh. The veterans event took place in the morning. The best performance was by Dave Parry who was just pipped on the line after a late solo break in the over 50s race and had to be happy with a silver medal. Clive Walmlsey, Geoff Brandt and Peter Byrne also rode.
In the afternoon all the other categories raced over 50miles Chris Byrne won the race beating all by 3 minutes to take the junior prize. Andrew Massey, Andrew Christie, Ian Boult and Roger Van Egmond also rode.
ANFIELD BC 100
The 100 was held on 29th May. Second last year, Neil Peart (on the edge RC) went one better this year to win the event with 3:57:33. John Moor took third place with a 4:11:04. The North end also won the team prize with John leading, Ian Hawkins was the second man with a 4:52:47 and Les Kennedy was the third man with a 5:19:32.
W.C.T.T.A
The West Cheshire held their 50mile TT on the 14th May. It was won by Rick Laws in a 1:55:02 with John Moore second with a 1:56:02 this was a personal best for John Moore on a hard course. Birkenhead north end took another team prize with Peter Byrne 2:03:43 and Les Kennedy 2:06:40 both Peter and Les riding there first 50. Ian Hawkins unluckily snapped his chain. Mike Daly also rode.
OWED SUBS
Can anyone with outstanding subscriptions please come forward and hand them in. We are 6 months into the year!!!
Ruaraidh Gillies
CLUB TIME TRIALS
The first 24 was held on the 16th May with a cool overcast evening, with a fresh breeze.
1st John Moore 54:02
2nd Keith Boardman 58:00
3rd Doug Watson 1:02:38
HANDICAP
1st John Kent 55:34
2nd Sid Old 56:13
The third club 10 was held on the 7th June with a warm, sunny but windy evening.
1st John Moore 22:09
2nd Mike Garner 23:06
3rd Peter Byrne 23:24
HANDICAP
1st Dave Berry 19:09
2nd James Hartley 20:44
3rd John Kent 21:28
The next club 10 is on 25th July so get entries in to Danny at the club room.
KIRKBY TRACK LEAGUE
Kirkby track league is now under way, Geoff Brandt’s riding well and well up there in the scoring table. David Berry wins nearly every race he rides in the juvenile section with James Hartley backing him up. With the North West champs coming up soon held at Kirkby they're all expected to get up there and win medals.
FOR SALE
22.5 Blue Gios, equipped with Campagnolo Athena, Mavic b/b, c/set, rims, ITM bars and stem.
Excellent Condition
£500 no less
Contact Chris Byrne 0151 336 5804
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
L.T.T.C.A Championship
Juniors
2nd July Birkenhead Vics 25 D25/9
10th Sept W.C.T.T.A 25 D25/8
Please note both must be ridden to win championship
I.O.M
Cycling week in the Isle of Man 18th – 24th June. We are sending a team over to defend our champion club of the week prize. So wish them luck!!!!!!
Peter Byrne in the V.T.T.A.
NEWS LETTER STUFF
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Chris Byrne
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