Tuesday (24/04/12) saw the start of the Cheshire TLI series. The first of the series being held around Lower Withington in a 25 mile race (5 laps). The only BNECC member racing was Mike Garner with Scott Smith and Keith Jones marshalling. Throughout the race there were many attacks but nothing succeeding. Mike Garner tried a last attack with just over 1km to go and held the bunch off to the line to win the under 40s race.

Under 40’s results:
1. Michael Garner, Birkenhead North End snr
2. Paul Bethell, Team Elite snr
3. Dan Whelan, Onimpex RT under 23

BNECC’s Andrew Saunders came 3rd in the West Cheshire 10 mile time trial held at Pulford on Sunday (22/4/12) with a time of 21.50. Justin McIlveen won the event with a time of 20.57. Three other BNECC members also rode the event, Mark Donnelly (23.31), Dave Berry (24.46) and George Aldridge (24.51).

BNECC GO-Ride Summer Series Race 1 – Bebington Oval Saturday 21st April 2012

The first Go-Ride event of the series was run off in cloudy cool conditions. A total of 31 riders signed on, ranging from 6 to 15 yrs old.

The racing consisted of a individual time trial round the 600m cyclo cross course set out on the edges of the Oval cricket ground, followed by mass start races of up to 3 laps in 4 age groups.

Mersey Tri supplied 19 riders and took the majority of medals on offer, challenged by Isaac Keating of the North end who placed 3rd in both the U8 time trial and the U8 2 lap race. His brother Max finished 7th and 8th respectively.

Organisation on the day worked well, bike check by Mark Hulme, sign on by Annie Smith & Karen Hulme, time keeping and judging by Keith & Sam Jones, course set out by Mark & Jack Hulme, John & Alex Forbes, Justin & Tegan Rawsthorne, first aid by Steve Light, marshalls Andrew Saunders, Dave Berry & Scott Smith, catering by Gary & Sara Bateman, & car park duty by Louise Collyer. Thanks to all involved.

Geoff Brandt

Message from Geoff Brandt:

We raised £957.50. Thanks everyone who attended, to the sponsors, ie The 7 Stars, Dynachip, Quinn’s Cycles, Eureka Cycle Sport, The Eyeworks Vision Handicap, The Bike Academy and Clan Contracting Ltd. Tthanks to Sandie, Brenda, Annie, Mark & Charlotte, and the Wirral Rugby Club for hosting the event. Apologies if I have missed anyone out!

The final marshalling rota is now available – click the link below:

Final marshalling rota

Geoff Brandt has organised a number of Go-ride races. Please click on the link below for dates, times and locations:

Go-ride races

If you can help marshal an event(s) please contact Geoff on 07770 577784.

Following the “appearance” of roadworks on the 22 hilly course on the 2nd of April, the organiser of the event, Mike Garner, had to quickly change the course to 2 laps of the D14/2 (28 miles!).

On the morning of the event it was close to zero degrees celsius. Despite this many riders still turned up to ride the event. The event was won by Andy Wilkinson (Port Sunlight Wheelers) with a time of 1.02.46, 2nd was Paul Grindley (Liverpool Century) with 1.04.37 and 3rd Keith Murray (Ferry Hill Wheelers) with 1.05.19. Jill Wilkinson (Port Sunlight Wheelers) won the ladies event with a time of 1.15.52. Ryan Morley (Wrexham Fibrax) won the junior prize with 1.13.28. All other times are available on the RTTC website.

Many thanks go out to the organiser, Mike Garner, particularly for changing the course at late notice, and to all the marshalls and timekeepers.

Message from John Lyth WCTTCA representative:

Wanted good reliable Marshalls for the morning West Cheshire TTs. Total required 22 so far only 9 have volunteered,    You may have to use your own transport and the lead Marshall will be required to take the event signs/jackets hammer etc. all supplied.

NOTE: the 50TT on April 29th is organised by North Ender Pete Davies so he should get some support from the club.   The 100TT is a NATIONAL event, July8th. so it is important that marshalls from the club are available for this. Ann McAllister will need assistance in the 10TT on  April 22nd. as well as Janet Hassall in the 100.

Contact Lionel Harvey , Rota Coordinater or John Lyth 01513365638

Thanks to all those who have signed up so far.

A big congratulations to those who completed the Sport Relief Charity 100 mile ride on Saturday 3rd March 2012. A big thank-you goes to Andy Templeman for devising the route and the ever entertaining Scott Smith for his rabble rousing. £2000 has been raised so far!!!

2012 club subscriptions are now due. Price details can be found by clicking the “Club Subscription Prices 2012” link under the “Joining the BNECC ” tab at the top of this page.

Please bring a cheque payable to “Birkenhead North End Cycling Club” to the next club meeting (14/03/12, 8pm, Thornton Hough Parish Church Hall). If you are unable to attend the meeting please email bnecc@ymail.com to obtain details about where to send your cheque.