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Marshaling Rota 2026

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2026

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

3/4/26

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

20 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Brandon Ridgway, Mark Bennett, Andy Templeman, Greame Corlett, Stuart Whatling, Jeff Vernon, John Forbes, Helen Forbes(?), Brad Smith, Mark Donnelly, Paul Lawton

25/5/26

6am Start

6.45 Marshals

WCTTCA 100 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D100/10

(HQ:)

(Marshal Point: Cotwall Mini RAB)

1 Marshal: John Forbes

7/6/25

7am Start

6.15 Marshals

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D350/1

(HQ:)

(Marshal Point: Espley Island)

1 Marshal: 

21/6/24

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: Brandon Ridgway

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Tilstock Village Hall)

16 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Andy Templeman, Stu Whatling, Jeff Vernon, Dave Simmons, Andrew Saunders, John Forbes, Tim Matthews, Jacob Rogers,  Paul Lawton, George Higgins, Neil Plant, John Owens, 

5/7/25

6am Start

TBC Marshals

WCTTCA 12Hr

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

Course: D12/2

TBC

TBC Marshals: 

16/8/25

7:30am Start

7am Marshals

WCTTCA 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D25/23T

(Marshal Point: Crudgington Island)

2 Marshals:

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

Marshaling Rota 2025

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2025

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

18/4/25

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

20 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Brandon Ridgway, Jacob Rogers, Mark Bennett, Allyn Cunningham, Graeme Corlett, Brad Smith, Steve Thomas, Andy Petit, Stu Whatling, Stuey Hannah, Kate Hannah, John Forbes,  Andy Templeman, Neil Plant, Dave Pettit

18/5/25

8am Start

7.15 Marshals

WCTTCA 30 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D330/1

(HQ:)

(Marshal Point: Ternhill)

1 Marshal:

26/5/25

6am Start

5.15 Marshals

WCTTCA 100 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D100/8

(HQ:)

(Marshal Point: Cotwall)

2 Marshals:

8/6/25

7am Start

6.15 Marshals

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D350/1

(HQ:)

(Marshal Point: Espley)

2 Marshals: Stuey Hannah 

22/6/24

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: Brandon Ridgway

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Tilstock Village Hall)

16 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Jacob Rogers, Dave Simmons, Andrew Saunders, Stu Whatling, Brad Smith,  Stuey Hannah, Kate Hannah John Forbes, Andy Templeman, Matt Walmsley, Andy Pettit 

6/7/25

6am Start

12:40-16:50 Marshals

WCTTCA 12Hr

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

Course: D12/2

Crudgington  RAB

2 Marshals: 

17/8/25

7:30am Start

6.45 Marshals

WCTTCA 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D25/23T

(HQ:)

TBC Marshals: Conrad Rafique

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

Marshaling Rota 2024

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2024

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

29/3/24

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

20 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Brandon Ridgway, Jacob Rogers, John Forbes, Helen Forbes (HQ) Jeff Vernon, Allyn Cunningham, Andy Templeman, Cheryl Templeman, Stuart Whatling, Brad Smith, Paul Lawton, Graeme Corlett, Reuben Corlett, Stuey Hannah, Colin Gray, Conrad Rafique, Catrin Rafique, Ian Clarke, Steve Thomas, Andy Petit, Steve Light

11/5/24

2pm Start

1:15 Marshals

WCTTCA 10 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D10/25

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

1 Marshal: Stuey Hannah

23/6/24

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Owens

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Tilstock Village Hall)

16 Marshals: Dave Large (ATK), Brandon Ridgway, John Forbes, Andrew Saunders, Stuey Hannah, Dave Simmons, Brad Smith, Simon Ball, Andy Templeman, Matt Walmsley, Jeff Vernon, Barry Jones,  Mike Garner, Dave Pettit, Andy Pettit

TBC

TBC

TBC

WCTTCA 12Hr

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

TBC

TBC

TBC Marshals: 

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

2023 BNECC Hilly 22 – Results

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Here are the results from the 2023 BNECC Hilly 22. The full results sheet can be found at the bottom of the page.

Overall Winner:

Sean Mullen (Richardsons-Trek DAS) – 43:54

Overall Winner, Sean Mullen (Richardsons-Trek DAS) 43:54

Senior Men:

1st: Sean Mullen (Richardsons-Trek DAS) – 43:54

2nd: Kieran Morris (Total Tri Training) – 44:48

3rd: Ben Goodfellow (Fibrax Wrexham RC) – 45:05

Top 3 Senior Men: Sean Mullen (Top), Kieran Morris (Left) and Ben Goodfellow (Right)

Senior Women:

1st: Keri Parton (Team Boompods) – 55:39

Senior Women Winner, Keri Parton (Team Boompods)

Junior Men:

1st: Reuben Corlett (Birkenhead North End CC) – 51:33

Junior Men Winner, Reuben Corlett (Birkenhead North End CC)

Veteran Men:

1st: Alan Broadbent (Graham Weigh Racing-Deeside Olympic) – 50:00

2nd: Neil Buckley (Port Sunlight Wheelers) – 50:21

3rd: Jarod Garrington (Velotik Race Team) – 50:57

Veteran Men Top 3, Alan Broadbent (Top), Neil Buckley (Left) and Jarod Garrington (Right)

Veteran Women:

1st: Rebecca Holland (Chester Road Club) – 1:01:54

2nd: Sally Cunliffe (Ruthin Cycling Club/Clwb Seiclo Rhuthun) – 1:03:04

3rd: Tanya Samuels (Fibrax Wrexham RC) – 1:06:54

Veteran Women Top 3, Rebecca Holland (Top), Sally Cunliffe (Left) and Tanya Samuels (Right)

Thank you to all the riders for getting involved, The Bike Factory for sponsoring, the marshals for your time, Dominic and Kate from BVCC and Dave Large from BNECC for timekeeping, and Dave Simmons for organising. Same time next year??

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Marshaling Rota 2023

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2022

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

7/4/22

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

20 Marshals: Dave Large (AT), Brandon Ridgway, Mark Bennett, Stuart Whatling, Allyn Cunningham, John Forbes, Brad Smith, Jeff Vernon, Richard Evans, Stuey Hannah, Kate (Stuey Hannah), Andy Templeman, John Lyth, Thomas McDermott, Steve Thomas, Andy Petit,

14/5/23

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

WCTTCA 30 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D30/11

(HQ:Tern Hill)

2 Marshals: John Forbes,  Brandon Ridgway

20/5/23

2pm Start

13:30 Marshals

WCTTCA 10 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D10/25

(HQ:Farndon)

1 Marshal (T/K Assistant): Dave Large

11/6/23

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D350/1

(HQ:Espley)

2 Marshals: John Forbes, Stuey Hannah

25/6/22

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Owens

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Tilstock Village Hall)

16 Marshals: Dave Large (AT), Brandon Ridgway, Stuart Whatling, Dave Simmons, George Dixon, Jamie Dixon, Jeff Vernon, Andy Templeman, Andrew Saunders, Graeme Corlett, Brad Smith, Keith Boardman, Geoff Brandt, Steve Jones, Paul Lawton, George Higgins

13/8/23

6am Start

TBC Marshals

WCTTCA 12Hr

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D12/1

(HQ:Tern Hill)

TBC Marshals: 

 

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Marshaling Rota 2022

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2022

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

15/4/22

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Farndon Community Centre)

20 Marshals: Brandon Ridgway, Mark Bennett, John Forbes, Allyn Cunningham, Andy Templeman, Barry Jones, Brad Smith, Stuart Whatling, Graeme Corlett, Jeff Vernon, George Higgins, Jamie Dixon, Tom McDermott, Mark Donnelly, Conrad Rafique, Steve Thomas, Andy Petit

8/5/22

8am

WCTTCA 30 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D30/11

(HQ:Tern Hill)

2 Marshals:

12/6/22

7am

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D50/3r

(HQ:Espley)

3 Marshals:

26/6/22

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Owens

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Tilstock Village Hall)

16 Marshals: Brandon Ridgway, Andrew Saunders, Andy Templeman, Stuart Whatling, David Simmons

3/7/22

9am-12pm

SCCA100 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: WCTTCA

D100/6a

(HQ:Tern Hill)

2 Marshals: 

 

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Marshaling Rota 2021

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Jackie Mac Marshaling Rota 2021

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

2/4/21

8am Start

7:15 Marshals

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Broxton)

18 Marshals: Brandon Ridgway, Keith Boardman, Geoff Brandt, Stuart Whatling, John Forbes, Graeme Corlett, Allyn Cunningham, Mark Jones, Helen Jones, Andy Templeman, Cheryl Templeman, Peter Young, Carol Young, Ian Clarke, Mark Donnelly, Tom McDermott, Andy Smith, Simon Ball, Conrad Rafique, Lewis Ball

13/6/21

7am

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

D50/3r

(HQ:Prees)

4 Marshals: John Lyth, John Forbes

27/6/21

7am Start

6:15 Marshals

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Owens

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Prees)

16 Marshals: Keith Boardman, Jamie Dixon, Tom McDermott, Andy Templeman, Stephen Jones, Barry Jones, Brad Smith, Geoff Brandt, John Lyth, Brandon Ridgway, Andrew Saunders, Stuart Whatling 

25/7/21

6am

WCTTCA 100 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

D100/1

(HQ:Wollerton Village Hall)

3 Marshals: 

 

15/8/21

6am

WCTTCA 12 Hour

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

Course:D12/1

(HQ:Prees)

 4 Marshals: 

We also have a series of 4 Evening Time Trials in August near Willaston which don’t feature on this rota; but any assistance in Marshaling these would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Trek Madone SLR 6 Disc

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A year ago club rider Barry purchased a 2019 Trek Madone SLR 6 disc from our sponsor The Bike Factory in Chester. Below is his update on the bike after living with it for a year.

“Time for an update on living with a Trek Madone SLR6 Disc.
I bought this from The Bike Factory, Chester last year taking delivery of it in early June. Dave Quinn did a smashing deal for me. Having seen my dad’s saving eaten up in care home fees I’d decided what savings I had were being spent before that fateful day for me comes along.

Now I’m no Dave Lloyd I just a big fat lad who enjoys cycling. At 6ft 1” and fifteen stone I’m not your typical cyclist…or am I? So whilst I can’t claim a racing pedigree I can perhaps write about the realities of owning a pure performance aero racing bike.

So far the Madone has not disappointed it’s responsive, handles great, comfortable to ride long distances on, climbs brilliantly as I found out when riding the Wild Wales last year. Those bugger’s in the CTC are sadists when it comes to planning a gentle day long ride in North Wales. Thankfully the weather for the day was fantastic which made 100 mile + with well over 3,000m of climbing somewhat more bearable. I don’t ride my good bike during the winter so my mileage on it is nowhere near Lloydy’s at a modest 2142 miles.

Early teething problems with the Madone were few and far between however the Aeolus 5 Comp wheels did cause me some issues. The spokes on the rear wheel began snapping after 350 miles of riding. The splendid chaps at the Bike Factory quickly repaired the wheel for me at no charge and sent me on my way. After the fourth one snapped Dave Quinn stepped in and had the wheel replaced with a new one.

All was well until I was using the bike on holiday in the Dordogne, France. Ping another bloody spoke on the new rear wheel.

Once home Dave took issue with the rep from Trek and I received an upgraded set of Aeolus 5 Pro wheels again free of charge with profuse apologies, great service from the Bike Factory.

So far I haven’t had any more problems with the wheels and the Madone continues to please. Even during these times of restricted riding I am able to cram more miles in over a shorter period of time so as not to upset the anti-exercising COVID brigade.

The Bike Factory is still open for business during this period of lockdown for phone and internet sales, so support your local bike shops.”

As Barry says above, although The Bike Factory is currently closed to customers, they are still able to help cyclists via their website, or over the phone on 01244 317893 and they’ll be there ready for your new bike purchase once normality resumes.

Marshaling Rota 2020

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Jackie Mac Marshalling Rota 2020

Each club member over 18 MUST marshal a minimum of two events – one of these MUST be an OPEN event. Any member who only allocates themselves to two club events will have the second event removed and be allocated an open event. To add your name to the rota contact Brandon Ridgway at the following email address: birkenheadnorthendcc@gmail.com

Date/Time

Event/Event type & contact

Course

Allocations

CANCELLED

22 mile hilly

(OPEN)

Contact: Dave Simmons

D22/1

(HQ:Broxton)

18 Marshalls: Brandon Ridgway, Barry Jones, Allyn Cunningham, Colin Gray , Geoff Brandt, Andrew Saunders, Mark Bennett, Lionel Harvey, Andy Templeman, Brad Smith, Mark Jones, Helen Jones, Thomas McDermott, Stephen Jones, John Forbes, John Simpson

******CANCELLED******
CANCELLED

10 mile

(CLUB)

Contact: Ian Clarke

Course:Saighton

(HQ:Outside Abbey Gate College)

8 Marshalls: Brandon Ridgway,  Allyn Cunningham, Colin Gray, Geoff Brandt, Andrew Saunders, Mark Bennett , John Lyth , Lionel Harvey

******CANCELLED******

CANCELLED

10 mile

(CLUB)

Contact: Ian Clarke

Course:Saighton

(HQ:Outside Abbey Gate College)

8 Marshalls: John Kent, Simon Ball, Stephen Jones, John Simpson

******CANCELLED******

CANCELLED

WCTTCA 50 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

D50/3r

(HQ:Prees)

4 Marshalls: Andy Petit, David Petit

******CANCELLED******
CANCELLED

BNECC 25 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Owens

Course:D25/8e

(HQ:Prees)

14 Marshalls: John Kent, Simon Ball, Andy Templeman, Stephen Jones

******CANCELLED******

CANCELLED

10 mile

(CLUB)

Contact: Ian Clarke

Course: Saighton

(HQ:Outside Abbey Gate College)

 

8 Marshalls: 

CANCELLED

CANCELLED

WCTTCA 100 mile

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

D100/1

(HQ:Wollerton Village Hall)

3 Marshalls: 

CANCELLED

30/07/2020

7pm

10 mile

(CLUB)

Contact: Ian Clarke

Course:Saighton

(HQ:Outside Abbey Gate College)

 8 Marshalls: Stephen Jones, Brandon Ridgway, Brad Smith, Paul Lawton, Steve Molyneux, Dave Simmons, Mike Garner, Geoff Brandt, Martin Rogers

23/08/2020

6am

WCTTCA 12 Hour

(OPEN)

Contact: John Lyth

Course:D12/1

(HQ:Prees)

 4 Marshalls: John Lyth, Dave Petit, Andy Petit 

27/08/2020

7pm

10 mile

(CLUB)

Contact: Ian Clarke

Course:Saighton

(HQ:Outside Abbey Gate College)

 8 Marshalls: Brandon Ridgway, Keith Boardman, Paul Lawton, Jamie Dixon, John Forbes, Andy Phillipson, Claire Lloyd, Richard Evans, Andy Smith