There were 10 at the clock tower this morning, two of whom were new ladies, and it was great to see Malcolm there too, for 2 reasons - one its great to see him on the bike, and two he was happy to take our new ladies out for their first ride with the club. Dave B was on a time limit so went with the slower group too....maybe one of you guys could let us know how the 4 of you got on? That left 6 of us.

Four club members Andrew, Jon, Tim and I, woke to a beautiful still morning, perfect conditions for a stab at a quick time and the club record maybe......

Several hours later, as forecasted, the heavens opened and everyone raced in very heavy rain, lots of standing water and huge plooms of water from passing traffic. 

Thankfully all completed the race, as did others with no serious incidents, although nearly broadsiding a Range Rover might have ruined my race, and made it back to HQ to shiver and a cup of tea.

This weeks top performers must be our two riders doing the national 24hr tt.

Joe Francis         423.78 and 16th place

Micheal Henley   413.97 and 21st place

63 riders completed the event with Michael Broadwith being the winner with 537.35 miles.   A very well done to Joe and Michael and the other who also took part in the event.

Else where irders out for a warm up by comparision

Danuta Tinn - 56:52 for a 25tt in Wales

Andrew Payne 57:3x on H25/8

Tim Seddon  DNS on H25/8

This open event was well supported with 7 members being on the start list, which is more than I can remember in recent times.  The championship was part the the West London CA event on H50/1 - the A4 betweeen Pangbourne and Thatcham.   Riders were faced with a stiff South Westerly breeze which made heading to Thatcham tuff going especailly from Pangbourne to Aldermaster.   Heading west, maintaining 20-22mph was hard work, but 28-30mph was less challenging heading east.