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Scene Newsletter – June 2016

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Letter from the editor

This is the fourth monthly Scene and continues to have no problem filling up, so much so that some articles have been pushed to July! This month we have:

Tour of Yorkshire photos

Club Scene minutes from the meeting, coming events

Social Scene puts the Geriatrics rides on the map giving a welcome to anyone who is able to ride on Wednesday

Racing Scene covers Hull Thursday’s LVRC Vic Sutton Memorial race and a Hull Thursday member representing Great Britain in the World Duathlon Championships.

TT Scene reports from Jim Trevor and Hull Thursday league tables.

Muddy Scene describes an outing on the North York Moors which includes plenty of suffering so obviously a good read.

Finally, Odds & Sods has two new entries ‘Blast from the Past’ and a wonderful read ‘Embarrassing Moments’.

Thank you to those who emailed to say they enjoyed May’s Scene. And thank you to this month’s contributors: Vic Sutton, Barry Trotter, Mike McAllister, Geoff Rawson, Paul Campbell, Neil Dean, Andy Abbott, Dave Millson, Jim Trevor and me. Please can you send contributions for July Scene to arrive by July 21st. Amanda Dean, Scene Editor, [email protected]

HTRC Beverley Criterium: Friday 8th July http://www.eastyorkshireclassic.co.uk

Organised by Andy Cawley and Martin Cockerill. If you are able to help out set up the course or with the marshalling on the night please email: [email protected]

HTRC BIG G: Saturday 9th July http://big-g-sportive.co.uk Organised by Paul Kilvington and Neil Dean. If you are able to help out please email: [email protected]




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Committee Minutes 6th

June 2016

Meeting held at Longcroft School, Beverley, 7pm

Present: Dave Millson, Richard Guymer, John Ulyatt, Neil Prendergast, George Leighton, Mark Walker

Apologies: Neil Dean, Chris Brown, Mike Kilgour, Mandy Dean

1. Election of Chairman N Prendergast was elected as Chairperson for the meeting.

2. Apologies See above

3. Minutes from previous meeting and their acceptance

Minutes from May’s meeting were agreed as a true record.

4. Matters arising from Previous Minutes

Jim Sampson has been given access to HTRC website to add pictures and results.

5. Correspondence

A lady horse rider had contacted DM regarding an incident at the Club TT on the Etton circuit. She had reason to believe that one of the riders had used offensive language to her and her riding companion. PK the organiser discussed with the club rider in question and responded with an apology and explained the requirements for signing, marshals and non-closure of roads for club TTs. The lady accepted the apology and was happy with the professional response from Hull Thursday, but pointed out that one rider can spoil the perception of cyclists.

6. Website CB given Jim Sampson website access.

7. Treasurer’s Report Current balance still remains healthy.

50% deposit paid with order for 600 Big G T shirts

Deposit paid for DJ at President’s dinner

HP colour printer has been purchased. ND has forgotten to pay himself back from the club so it doesn’t appear on the accounts. This will be rectified in June.

All LVRC events, such as the Vic Sutton RR, are not allowed to make a profit. The equipment fee shown is to recompense the club for the purchase of one of the roof signs recently acquired that were needed for this event, plus £30 for use of the gazebo

8. New Members Richard Moore & Graham Thornalley. 156 members in total.

9. Major Events Beverley Town Centre Elite Race

Everything is on track. Support race has full field, we still have low numbers of women entering at the moment. We will be looking for some assistance during the day and on the night.




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Big G Slow numbers for the event at present. DM printed 500 business card flyers to be handed out at Humber Bridge Sportive. A4 posters to be given to local bike shops.

10. Forthcoming/recent events

Vic Sutton Memorial RR was a success. After a shaky start when the HQ key holder was 75 minutes late, everything else went very well. Have received positive comment from a number of riders and ND plans to repeat the race in 2017 when would expect the field to be bigger – up to 40 riders in each of the 3 races. Thanks to all those who helped on the day – we had over 20 people there as marshals, drivers, judges and HQ helpers. Club TT series continues, with good numbers.

DM discussing with Cliff Pratts about a possible cyclo-cross series in early Autumn. 20th August, RG organising Humberside TT champs. Entries open.

11. Clothing report

Large stock. No more ordering of any stock at present.

12. Scene

Could we put a short article to celebrate Barry Trotter serving 50 years on HTRC committee?

ND purchased a colour printer to print 10-12 copies. ONLY for members who don’t use email or internet. The 3 copies of Scene that have been produced by Mandy have been printed and distributed to those members without email.

13. Youth Section

No current response from youth riders. RG still happy to take younger riders out but they must show commitment. Finlay Pickering is having great success racing in HTRC colours in MTB and RR.

14. AOB

Committee proposed Andy Carroll as Press Officer, PK was invited to continue as Club President now we have a quorate.

Newcastle to London for MacMillan, 20th August 2016: Lee Coulson

Don’t forget to support Lee in his massive cycle ride to earn money for Macmillan https://www.JustGiving.com/Lee-Coulson646 Thank you in advance Lee Coulson



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Last of the Summer Wine: Barry Trotter

What has the old TV programme title Last of the Summer Wine got to do with cycling? Probably a number of Hull Thursday's newer riders wonder what this is all about. The Whiners (not winers in the TV title) are a group of older riders, many of them Thursday members who meet each Wednesday to go cycling in a manner which suits their desires and varying abilities

The programme of rides and pubs, which the riders visit for their weekly rejuvenation drink is published every four months, the current one going through to July. Five meeting places from which the riders start their trips are Ganstead roundabout, Skidby Mill, Greenwood Ave corner, the Humber Bridge and occasionally Beverley Market, when the opportunity is taken by some to have a coffee in Gary Payne's Cafe Velo. The published programme goes under the title 'Geriatric Jaunts'.

All rides start at 10 am and the moto of the group is 'Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional. No racing aloud. The object is to discuss ways of putting the World right, without losing anybody'. The Summer Whiners comprise some 40 named riders and each weekly ride usually comprise some 20 plus members. The weekly trips now have been going for more than twenty plus years, although only two or three of the very early members still get out with the group, Jim Sampson and Barry Trotter (that’s me) now almost 80 years old come to mind. Cottingham cycle dealer organised the group’s own road vest in yellow and blue emblazoned with the name 'Last of the Summer Whiners'

The group is mainly aimed at pensioners and those who have forsaken working for the more social pastime of pedalling a bike, talking whilst pedalling, and talking much more loudly and laughing in the pub on the way home. Anyone can join the group as long as they obey the written and unwritten rules that make the weekly trips so enjoyable.

The rides started for a few various reasons, more than twenty years ago when Jim Sampson, and a few others who no longer ride, set things up to get the late Baz Hewland who although he had been a keen cyclist became incapacitated. It got him out in the fresh air. The pace had to be slow and so the steady riding continued as the group developed into its now forty members. More on the present varying speed of rides next month.

Both male and female members are welcome to join the group. Currently we have two lady members Jan Emptage and Cheryl Ashdown, although we have had a number of others in the past all of whom enjoyed the rides and the male company. The published 'Geriatric Jaunts' programme details: date, meeting place, destination and lunch spot, rejuvenation pub and ride leader. So ladies if you fancy a good ride the information is there. The pubs usually visited depending which direction the rides have been in, are the Star at Willerby, the Half Moon at Skidby and the Ship at Dunswell. The Star also serves as an ideal venue for our annual Christmas Dinner, good food, an enjoyable pint or two and it's fairly near for getting home on bike.

More next month, Barry



Social Scene Newsletter – June 2016

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29- Jun-16 Skidby Fridaythorpe Half Moon Chuck Evans Barry Trotter



Racing Scene Newsletter – June 2016

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Three Weeks’ Board and Lodging! Thank you to Shirley Sutton for providing this article

This is to introduce youngsters to and remind oldsters of the legend ‘Vic Sutton’. It explains why it’s very appropriate to name the new LVRC race is named after him, many of the vets know of him and some raced with him. As an “unknown” Vic Sutton was the sensation of the 1959 Tour de France, finishing 37th at his first attempt and climbing like a new “Angel of the Mountains”.

Rest day at Bayonne! I’ll not forget it, for I suppose it was the turning point for me in my first ever Tour de France.

Everyone starts the race knowing that it’s going to be hard, but for me it seemed to be that much harder – a head cold was really at the root of the trouble. I was going all right when I started with the rest of the 120 field from Mulhouse even with the cold, but then I crashed on wet cobbles at Nancy, 60 km. from the finish – it was pretty bad, as Shay Elliot came down in the same place – and I ended up well down with cuts on my left elbow, knees and a mammoth bruise on my left thigh. I had the same sort of luck the next day when “flying,” I punctured twice in the last 30 kilometres on dusty paths of roads. Gradually the head cold got worse until after four days I had a sort of sinus trouble which affected my breathing. This lasted until the near-coast town of Bayonne and, as you will remember, I was then 109th overall, second from last, and 49 minutes 9 seconds down. That 207 km into Bayonne was the Hardest Day of the Tour for me. I normally prefer wet to real heat and that day it was really hot, sapping my strength – made worse by the breathing trouble. For 207 km I hung on desperately. But after that rest on July 4, by which time my friend, team-mate and living companion Tony Hewson had been forced to drop out with bronchitis, my cold went, my head cleared, and with the increase in all-round fitness that came as my health improved so I gained more confidence. No Real Plan

The first mountain stage lay ahead! When the race started I treated each day as it came with no real plan, other than the hope of getting to the mountains O.K. Stage 10 saw the 6,973 feet climb of the Tourmalet. The field was split into about a dozen groups and I jumped from one to the other until I reached the leaders (Brian Robinson later said that Vic rode alongside him in the leading group on the climb, said “Right, I’m going to show these . . . ! They’ve given me the hammer on the flat so now I’m going to show them.” And he did!) But I lost a lot of ground on the descent and finished 35th. Robinson’s Bad Day

Stage 14 from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand was the day Brian Robinson and Shay Elliot finished outside the time limit and I was 26th. I left them unknowingly on one of the four real climbs of that day – one moment I could see them together behind, then we climbed for 2




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or 3 kilometres, and after that I couldn’t see them. I never thought for a moment Brian had gone to pieces and certainly didn’t expect they would be outside the time limit. The next day was the second of the three time trials – which I hate! On the first time trial (stage 6) there was a following wind on a sporting up and down course so it was not too bad. The second stage against the watch was the hill climb on the Puy de Dôme which rises from the start at 1,323 ft. to reach the summit, having climbed 3,346 ft. in 12½ km. I didn’t mind it too much and from starting off number four, according to L’Equipe, I was ninth fastest 51 seconds down on Bahamontes after 25 km.; 12th at 45km.1-39 down; 15th after 6.5 km., 1-4 in arrears; and then fourth fastest after 8.3 km., 1 min. 33 sec. behind Bahamontes, with Gaul second and Anquetil third. At the finish I was 16th, 5-47 in arrears. But for an hour my time stood as best. Gear Too High

The gear I used was too high – although one always thinks after an event that one could have done better although at the time you are going as fast as possible! Bahamontes and second fastest Gaul rode 48 x 26 gears of 49.8 in.; I had 48 x 25, which meant I pushed a gear of 51.84 inches. (I used the same bicycle throughout, but for the other stages I rode close ratio gears). The last time trial, the 21st stage from Seurre to Dijon, was by far the worst. It was 69 km into a strong head wind and Riviere, who really is a fantastic time triallist, won in 1-39-38. I finished last but one, 19 minutes 59 seconds down. But the last time trial came after the Alps. It was there that things really went well. Take stage 17. That was over 197 km. from St Etienne to Grenoble and included several climbs – Col du Grand Bois (3,779 ft.) and the Col de Romeyere (3,544 ft.) being the main ones. The feed came 2 km from the foot of the Romeyere climb and Brian Robinson punctured. I waited for him – and got a sharp lesson in tactics from Brian for doing so; I didn’t know that you’re not supposed to wait for anyone on a climb or a descent, as they can make up time for themselves. Still, I’ll remember next time! Group to Group

Anyway, at the actual foot of the climb on a narrow road there was a “stack up” which took some sorting out, but on the mountain I moved up from group to group until I found I’d caught the leading group which included Bobet and Anglade. Ahead were Bahamontes and Gaul having a big battle, and as I’d caught the leading group I just kept going. I got to within 50 metres or so of Gaul’s wheel, who was then chasing Bahamontes, and tried for 20 km. to get right on! Later, other riders said they were disgusted with the Luxembourger who, they thought, should have eased to let me get on his wheel. As I was so far behind overall it would not have made any difference to him, but I suppose it was a question of his prestige being at stake. At the top of the Romeyere I was 1-7 down on Gaul; 20 km later at Villard de Lans I was 2-20 behind Gaul, who was by then with that other terrific pedaller, Bahamontes, and 1 min. 10 seconds ahead of the main bunch led by Riviere, Anquetil and Pauwels.




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When I saw it was no use trying any more, being just unable to close the gap, I eased, waited to be caught, and finished eventually in the bunch 15th, 3-42 down on stage winner Gaul. Complete Novice!

It was the first time I’d been on hills like that – in fact the first time I’d even seen the Tour de France. Stage 19 saw us on the St Bernard climb of 8,160 ft soon after the start, which had the worst road surfaces imaginable. I lost ground on the descent – visibility through rain and mist was down to 15 yards and the “road” was 2-in deep mud! Just 57 km later, at the Forclaz climb, I was with Gaul, Bahamontes and Reitz, 2-35 down on Saint and Graf, By the finish, 134 km later, I was 9-22 behind Graf in 18th place. Now it’s all over everyone is asking me what I thought of the Tour . . . what was my greatest thrill . . . what I hope to gain by it . . . and so on. A Matter of Confidence

Well, it’s queer, but I have never been very envious of anybody – that’s why I came over to the Continent really. I remember the boys back home tried to discourage me, but I have always had confidence in myself, believing that one chap is as good as another. It’s self-confidence really. So I was not overawed by the occasion, although my greatest thrill was in coming off the top of the cols with Riviere, Baldini, Bobet and so on, and looking back to see all those other riders struggling behind! I had an open mind about the Tour when I started. The real aim was to do a good ride to try and be noticed and so possibly be signed up by a Continental sponsor. Everyone in Rheims, where I stay, was keen on me finishing the Tour, but I knew it would not mean anything just to finish – you can even lose by it, for if you’re not going well you don’t pick up the all-important prize money. A Climber’s Race

Don’t forget the Tour is a race all on its own, and I think it is a race for climbers. I’m not big or strong, but I got there – not being fast on flat roads or a sprinter it’s a matter of hanging on to a wheel on the flat, a tactic well learned in Belgium where you can never drop a Belgian off your wheel. But in any case, it was more than three weeks’ free board and lodging! Vic Sutton, August, 1959




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Organising the LVRC Vic Sutton Memorial Road Race: Neil Dean

Is it a goer?

This was the first cycle race I´d ever organised, although not the first cycling event. But it’s a long time since I stopped organising Audax events (look it up if don't know what that is).

After a 2015 LVRC event at Burton Fleming organised by Martin Cockerill of Brid CC Martin approached me to say that I should organise one. He said it was much easier than putting on a BC event as there weren't any commissaires breathing down your neck. I said that we held a BC event on Newbald so what about using that circuit. NO, NO, NO was the response.

I told Mandy about our conversation and she said NO, NO, NO don´t do it, it would be too stressful, you (we) haven’t got the time and it’s a struggle to get volunteers. I mentioned it to Mark Robinson and he said “If you organise it I'll get the marshals”.

So towards the end of 2015 I took the plunge and approached LVRC for a date on the calendar. I had a date but where to hold it? Local but not Newbald, somewhere with an HQ as vets expect somewhere to get changed, have a natter and eat tea and cakes afterwards.

I preferred to use the Walkington circuit but initially thought we might have to use Newbald village hall as HQ as I didn't know anywhere in Walkington that was suitable, and the Little Weighton village hall has almost no parking. Then Chris Brown mentioned the pavilion on the playing fields. I took a look, it was small but lots of space on the field for parking. If the sun shone we'd be OK, so I booked it - the HQ that is, not the sun.

Launching the event So now I had a date, an HQ and a circuit. Better get organising!

In East Yorkshire we apply for permission from the council's Safety Advisory Group, which is relatively straightforward compared to other counties, as they are supportive of all kinds of events that use the highways. Humberside Police also need to be informed and, as long as they don't object, which is unlikely, I just needed to advertise for entries.

The LVRC calendar is the first place vets look for races and that's taken care of by the regional organisers, I just needed to set up the event on RiderHQ, the online entry system used by LVRC, although I didn't know that until a rider got in touch to say that he couldn't find it there. A quick panic but I soon found out how to do it.

Entries only open 6 weeks before race day for LVRC events and close 2weeks before so it was a concern for a while that I´d have enough entries, particularly for the over 60s race as their national championships were on the same day. In the end we had over 90 entries for the 3 races so all was OK.




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Equipment and Helpers

Because the club has organised many races we have lots of signs and other equipment, but we'd never had 3 races running simultaneously needing 7 cars with roof signs and flashing lights. We bought 2 extra rooftop signs and borrowed another 3 from LVRC. Between the club and EYRRL we had enough lights. We also had the club Gazebo. In the week before the event our house was filling up, and I was grateful that Andy Cawley had kept all the signs at his house as there was no way it was all going to fit in my car on the day.

Getting people to help on the day is always a bit of a struggle, but Mark produced the 11 marshals I'd asked for. Most of the race team volunteered as drivers or marshals and others from the club meant we were covered. Mandy also brought in some West Hull Ladies runners who helped at HQ with registration and food, and also got in some training for their 24 hour running event in July.

Advice from the experienced

The Vic Sutton event was scheduled for the Sunday after the LVRC national championships for my age group where the organiser was Mike Amery. Mike also organises the 3 day Tour of the Abberleys and always seemed to be totally in control. I'd arranged to ring him to ask for tips a few days before our race. He gave some useful advice and filled in my knowledge of LVRC rules and riders expectations about entries on the day and prizes. Thank you Mike.

Race Day!

The day itself went pretty much according to plan, apart from the key holder not turning up to open the HQ. He eventually turned up 75 minutes late having slept in. By this stage the lack of toilet facilities was making itself felt and one unfortunate soul had to be sent into the bushes with a toilet roll. Thank goodness for the club gazebo which was always going to be used for signing on.

Andy Cawley was acting as Chief Judge on the finish line (as well as putting out all the signs) and was supported by me and others as, with 3 races running at the same time, breakaways in each race, one race being caught by another’s breakaway, and 2 or 3 age group races within each race, the finish of LVRC races can descend into chaos unless everyone has their wits about them. Between us we got it right as the riders will soon tell you if it’s wrong.

Shirley Sutton came to the event and provided plaques for the winners in each age group. As the sun was shining the prizes were presented outside on the grass. Then it was time to relax!

Here's to an unruffled event in 2017.




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LVRC Vic Sutton Memorial Road Race – Sunday 29th May 2016: Paul Campbell

A chilly wind on Sunday morning but all dry and forecast for sunshine - definitely shorts weather for the race.

I was in the A/B race for the 40-44 year-olds (category A’s) and the 45-49 year-olds (B’s). 8 laps and 56 miles of the Walkington road race circuit which includes the long drag up to High Hunsley. The strong wind would blow us up the hill but made for a tough finishing straight.

There was also a 7 lap race for the category C’s & D’s (50-54 and 55-59 year-olds) as well as a 6 lap race for the E/F/G/H’s (60+ age groups).

Signing on was quick and simple and, when the village hall caretaker eventually arrived with the keys (following a well-deserved lie-in, no doubt), there were full amenities available.

Having had a good race in the TLI event on the same course just three days earlier, I was looking forward to this one, especially as the hillier courses usually suit me better.

The atmosphere in the village hall and car park area was fun and jovial - as you might expect from a bunch of over 40’s cyclists who no longer have anything to prove. In contrast, the race itself was intense from the gun.

Within 20 seconds of the start there were attacks with one rider particularly keen to get away. As a result there were numerous high speed chases followed by lulls, making for a tough start to the race.

One rider managed to break away solo on the first drag up to High Hunsley and stay away for almost all of the race.

It took until the 3rd time up the High Hunsley drag for a group to break away. I could see a lot of the stronger riders jumping across to this group and found myself trapped on the inside and to the rear of the peloton (typical racer’s excuse!). By the time I did get out and started to chase the breakaway, it was too late and, with 40 miles remaining, the remnants reformed with the peloton to begin the long chase. The peloton worked well together from this point on. The breakaway group spent 3 laps trying to catch the lone leader up ahead before, apparently, getting blown apart as just a few riders managed to bridge across to the lone leader. I believe the rider who had been out on his own for almost the whole race managed to outsprint those who had been able to join him from the breakaway group and win the overall race.




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As a peloton we were able to mop up a few of the breakaway stragglers and by the time we came into the finishing straight I was feeling pretty good and managed to get second in the bunch sprint for 5th overall in the A race (there had obviously been more B riders in the breakaway than A riders).

There were 3 starters and 3 finishers from Hull Thursday in three different races – myself in the A race, Mark Robinson who got 3rd in the category E race, and Rob Stones who won the category G race.

Back at the village hall the sun was shining, there was tea, coffee, juice, homemade sandwiches and cakes and friendly service from The West hull Ladies running club (who Mandy had obviously cajoled into helping out).

Many thanks to all the organisers, Shirley Sutton (widow of Vic Sutton) as sponsor, and all the marshals and helpers who made this such an enjoyable event.

For those over-40 club members, I heartily recommend the LVRC races – cheap, cheerful and always plenty of food afterwards!

Vic Sutton LVRC Road Race Sunday 29th May 2016: Organiser Neil Dean

Rob Stones 1st G Rider Paul Campbell 5th B rider Mark Robinson 3rd E rider

Lots of good reports for the race despite a problem getting into the HQ at the start of the

day (key holder needs a new alarm clock!). Three HTRC riders and all successful.

£40 was donated by the event to Macmillan via Lee Coulson’s fund raiser. See page 4 for

more about Lee’s 310 mile sponsored bike ride.




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Representing Great Britain: World Championship Duathlon: Amanda Dean

Last September I found out the championship was in Spain this year and therefore within

travel reach though I wasn’t sure whether to go for it. My form was not as good as a year or

so ago and I only wanted to go if I had a chance of a podium place. And there was the cost.

Duathlon/Triathlon is so expensive! In the end I decided to go for the qualification and make

a decision after. I intended to compete at standard distance which is run 10k, cycle 40k and

run 5k. I was sure I could qualify but if I was to go, I had to be first qualifier at the

qualification event. I trained and despite nerves, I qualified with a good time gap ahead of

the next competitor.

Next hurdle was the expense. I came out with a begging bowl and eventually was successful.

I am very grateful to all my sponsors: My department (ICTD Hull University), ASM Global,

West Hull Ladies and my good friend James Willmott. In addition the Sports Science

department provided injury prevention massages and a Vo2Max test. Andy (Hull Thursday)

lent me a TT cycle helmet. Mark (Hull Thursday) lent me a bike bag and Daren (Ellerkers bike

shop) lent me a double wheel bag. Thank you everyone.

Lots can go wrong in a duathlon. The obvious: injury, illness, bike mechanical but in addition

you can get penalties for all sorts of things! Drafting, dangerous cycling, littering, number

belt in wrong position. Plus you can really mess up transitions and lose plenty if your bike

handling skills are rough or you don’t position well to keep tucked down or if you run

inefficiently. And the kit makes a big difference, bike, helmet, running shoes. Then getting

nutrition and hydration right and, did I mention drafting! Stressful. If you go within 10

metres of someone you have to overtake them within 20 seconds. Having only competed

three other duathlons (one was a sprint) my experience was lacking.

I tried treating it as a project and gained as much help as I could: advice from Mark

McKeown sports scientist (nutrition, general training), Kris Lecher physio (running gait

analysis, flexibility) and nagged the life out of James Bray (Sports Scientist and successful

triathlete) for transition advice. I bought new cycle shoes which had a single Velcro strap

and light running shoes. The training was difficult because although I had general advice,

there was no set schedule. I did brick sessions (run/cycle in the same training session), some

run races and club time trials but I had no idea how much to do. I tried to be confident as

the run races had always produced a first in my age category and I was getting some PBs on

time trials.

And despite all that … I arrived in Spain feeling like a fish out of water. It’s so complicated

with registration one day, bike inspection and racking another, race on the next day and all

the other events: cycle recce, team meeting, team photo, opening ceremony and

presentation ceremony. But, with the help of partner Neil, I made it through all the

scheduled tasks. This is how it went:




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Day 1 (Thursday): Registration don’t forget your British Triathlete membership card

Multitude of numbers for me, bike & helmet. Goody bag including a carton of chicken soup!

Day 2 (Friday): 10am cycle

recce.

Evening opening ceremony.

All nations walked through

the town to the Plaza

d’España. It was amazing

being with all those athletes

representing Great Britain.

Day 3 (Saturday): team briefing and team photos.

Into town to rack my bike. It, your helmet and kit has to be checked.

You don’t get your timing chip unless it is OK. I passed. Then you

leave your bike which is really strange.

I watched some of the elites racing. Emma Pallant, GB took gold.




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Race day: did not sleep well! But, it went almost as well as it could.

Pensive waiting for race start.

Neil spotted - a big cheer with GB National Champ Mary for the camera

Then we were off!

The 10k was 47:06 which was slow but it was a long 10k

(10.7k) so happy with that time and it was hot (25C)

T1 was slow - 28 seconds slower than the fastest transition

time. If I ever did this again I have to learn to mount the bike

with shoes attached to the pedals.

The cycle was long

at 41.5k. My time

78:22, not as fast

as hoped but

difficult to keep

the rhythm with

the numbers of

cyclists on the

road and having to

judge when to pass. Towards the end my right calf

was seizing up. I think I did not drink enough.

T2 was good, which is down to learning to

dismount leaving shoes on the pedals. I was just 1

second short of the fastest time.

But … my final 5k (which was 5.5k) was terrible. My quads and right calf were tight to

snapping. Quads eased out but my calf continued worryingly tight, it felt ready to tear so I

had to stay steady plus I was knackered. I was really slow 27:37.




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I was slightly disappointed missing out on the podium (I was 75secs off bronze place).

An Aussie took gold, then our GB National champ Mary

(photo above), then USA lady, then me. But, once I thought

about it, 4th is good for World championships so I am

pleased.

I gave a competitive performance and have pre-qualified

for next year’s Worlds though being in Canada I am not

likely to go. Could I do better? I think I possibly could

Final night was the presentation ceremony. It was

awesome! I was relaxed, there was fabulous thrilling music,

and GB had winners on almost all of the podiums. It seems

we are good at duathlons.

Well it has certainly been an adventure. I’ve reeled between this is too complicated and

stressful to this is amazing. It has not been easy getting there but so pleased I did. I am very

proud to have represented Great Britain at the Duathlon World Championships 2016.

East Yorkshire Road Race League

Another good turnout of 56 riders for the 3rd race in the series. A big thank you to Woldtop Actif RT and Petuaria RT for the marshalling of the race. Group 1 started with a generous time gap again, three riders were ambitious to go it alone from the base of the first ascent up to High Hunsley, but were reeled in after a lap and a half. Groups 2 and 3 merged mid race but group 4, a bit undersized, struggled to connect with the groups ahead. On the final lap group 1 still had a healthy lead on their chasers but were unable to descend quick enough to hold off the bunch of groups 2 and3, just being caught by the final corner before the finish. The bunch sprint was won by Nick Nettleton with the top ten represented by the groups 1, 2 and 3. 1. Nick Nettleton Wilson Wheels RT 6. Wayne Preston Cliff Pratt Racing 2. Jasper Frary Squadra RT 7. Jonathon Snowden Vive La Velo 3. Ben Harmer GS Creazzo 8. Paul Campbell Hull Thursday RC 4. Rob Hill Cliff Pratt Racing 9. Rich Gibbins Cliff Pratt Racing 5. Mark Ramage VC Beverley 10. Anthony Snow

Some riders will be moving start group at Etton. I would like group 1 to be more harmonious in the remaining races to allow the newer/less experienced riders to gain more bunch skills and confidence in their own abilities. Please can group 1 refrain from punishing each other by not sprinting out of corners or blasting up hills until it’s likely they are about to be caught or it’s the last lap. I would like to encourage the growth in people taking part in the league. See you all at Etton. Andy Abbott



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Hull Thursday Time Trial Leader Boards: Jim Trevor

FASTEST HULL THURSDAY RIDER ‘10’

Each year the club holds a competition for

the fastest 10 mile time trial by a first

claim member, the award being the

’Fastest 10’ trophy, which is currently held

for the 2015 season by Neil Cleminshaw,

(the 12th year he has held this trophy – the

most in club history – and this dates back

over 50 years – even Clem was not a

member then!)

2016 Fastest '10' league table (18/6)

Rank Name Mins Secs MPH

1 Jim Trevor 20 02 30.0

2 Neil Cleminshaw 20 45 28.9

3 Fin Pickering 21 06 28.4

4 Andy Carroll 21 52 27.4

5 JP Pretorius 22 04 27.2

6 Rich Walker 22 55 26.2

7 Nadir Dahbi 23 09 25.9

8 John Savage 23 22 25.7

9 Mark Walker 23 29 25.6

10 Daren Smith 23 51 25.2

11 Lee Coulson 23 53 25.1

12 Scott Barley 23 59 25.0

13 Ed Walker 24 39 24.3

14 Phil McCormick 25 06 23.9

15 Mark Ward 25 27 23.6

16 Brett Waterhouse 25 29 23.5

17 Paul Kilvington 25 38 23.4

18 Paul Campbell 25 41 23.4

19 Dave Milson 26 56 22.3

20 Amanda Dean 27 48 21.6

21 Simon Posnett 28 18 21.2

22 Mike Kilgour 29 38 20.2

23 David Watson 35 03 17.1

FASTEST HULL THURSDAY RIDER ‘25’

Each year the club holds a competition for the fastest 25

mile time trial by a first claim member, the award being

the ‘Withernsea trophy’, which is currently held for the

2015 season by Jim Trevor, for the third consecutive year.

2016 Fastest '25' league table (18/6)

Rank Name Mins Secs MPH

1 Jim Trevor 53 09 28.2

2 Rich Walker 56 57 26.3

3 Neil Cleminshaw 57 30 26.1

4 JP Pretorius 57 31 26.1

5 John Savage 64 05 23.4




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TT Reports: Jim Trevor

6 Thursday Riders Compete in the Y.C.F. ‘10’ TT on the V718: 21st May 2016 A bumper outing for Hull Thursday, as six riders represented the club in the local event held between South Cave and North Ferriby. Conditions appeared to be fine but the times were not fast as the wind was from the side making both legs difficult. The event was won by Andy Jackson (SSLL RT) with 19:04 a minute off his normal pace of a short 18. Results:

Jim Trevor 21:46

JP Pretorius 22:21

Andy Carroll 22:51

Rich Walker 23:11

Scott Barley 23:59

John Savage 24:08 Clem Rides his first ‘25’ of the season on the V237 accompanied by Walker: 28th May 2016 Neil Cleminshaw of the Hull Thursday Race Team secured 20th place in The Home Valley Wheelers open 25 mile TT with a credible 57:30 equating to a 26mph average. Hull Thursday RC was also represented by Rich Walker who clocked 1:01:50 in good conditions, but the course is far from the fastest, as is rises and falls and has numerous roundabouts and turns to deal with. Jonathan Wears (SSLL RT) and Adam Duggleby (Sponsored Rider) somehow managed sub 52min rides with Jonathan clinching the win by only 6 seconds! Jymmy Wins Bridlington 72” Medium Gear ‘25’: 29th May 2016 It was a Thursday 1-2 earlier today as single gear testers, Phil McCormick and Jim Trevor took first and second places in round 9 of the British Medium Gear Championship at Bridlington. Jim’s winning time of 1:02:41 equated to an average cadence of 112 rpm and Phil's time of 1:06:05 equated to 106 rpm. This takes Jim’s tally to 2 wins from 2 performances which saw him standing with maximum points in the league of 240. The Gazelle takes 7th in EBBC Spoco '15' & 1st Age Group V40-V45: 5th June 2016 Jim Trevor, now renamed The Greek Gazelle, took 7th in the East Bradford promoted time trial over 15 miles, counting for the YCF Spoco Championship. As a bonus Jim took the prize money for the fastest 40-44 year old, clocking 34:58 equating to a 25.9mph ride on the V221, climbing the red wall section of the old A1, now a favorite place for promoters to host safe Open Time Trials, due to the nature of the road. Jim now leads the V40-49 section of the YCF Spoco League having ridden five of the necessary six counting events.



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Thursday Time Trial Riders Ripping It Up in North Yorkshire: 11th June 2016

Hull Thursdays best racers, 'The Testers' were in action again today ripping it up on the T252/2 at Osmotherley. Jymmy Trevor, clocked an impressive 53:36, his third 53 minute test of the year over the '25' distance. Riding almost an hour earlier than Jymmy on the start sheet was Rich Walker, who tore up the form book clocking a 56:57, which makes him the second fastest Thursday rider over the '25' distance this season. These times were quite impressive as the T252/2 is not known as a fast course as it climbs 100m in the last 4 miles to finish close to Osmotherley. To add to that the course is actually 25.16 miles in order that the finishing timekeeper is positioned in a safe location.

Jim Trevor 53:36 (28.0mph)

Richard Walker 56:57 (26.3mph)

Fast TT Racing for Thursday racers in the YCF ‘15’: 12th June 2016

In perfect conditions on the V728 (the 15 mile version of the V718) all Thursday riders managed to PB and produce some great stats on a day when national records were being smashed like crockery at a Greek wedding. Andrew Carroll clocked an impressive 33:15 which took him over 27mph average to an exact figure of 27.1mph. John Savage's start time was 10 minutes later and he propelled himself over the 15 miles with a PB of 34:09 to average 26.4mph. Impressive times by the two improving vets.

Jymmy Trevor was competing in the 72" Medium Gear Event, part of the British Medium Gear National League, preceding the main event which saw him beat pre-race favourite Chris Myhill, who was the 2009 Vets National Hill Climb Champion by a comfortable margin of 29 seconds, clocking 33:55 and more importantly his third win from three events. Jymmy's recorded time of 33:55 equates to 26.5mph average, but more concerning is that to ride at 26.5mph over the 15 miles requires an AVERAGE CADENCE OF 124rpm. Several riders in the HQ at the end of the event suggested Jymmy should collect something that he has spun off during the race on his way home! Ironically as a Vegan Jymmy enjoys eating nuts!

During the event several VTTA age records were broken, but more importantly the CTT competition record was broken by Karen Ledger with a 31:47. Photos: Jymmy Trevor with John Savage and John featured again with Andrew Carroll.



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Muddy Scene Newsletter – June 2016

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A Bank Holiday Monday Mountain Bike Ride: Geoff Rawson

After a super and sunny Sunday 95 miler on the road bikes. Us two roadies turned to the muddy side and so we went for a mountain bike ride on the bank holiday Monday.

Leaving Beverley with a bright and warm sunny morning we headed for a ride from the Hole of Hocum, on the moors road near Pickering.

What a shock as we approached our starting point the car park at the viewing area very low cloud meant you couldn’t see across the road never mind the usually spectacular moors views and of course the famous Hole. Well two brave souls unpacked in a freezing gale force wind putting on every bit of clothing we had brought with us.

Over the road we went picking up the off road trail and heading across the moors in thick low cloud with a howling backwind we were soon were whooping along at 22 mph off road on gritty stony tracks getting “air“ off all the little bearms and ridges , very quickly we reached the tricky descent off the ridge down to Levisham railway station.

We at last were out of the strong winds but the low cloud now brought some rain to add to the fun as Angie and I rode along the forest drive road for a couple of miles before the tough 25% climb back to the top of the ridge road, Hearing the steam train from Whitby to Pickering whistle and chuff chuff through the mist but unable to see the train this time.

Off road again we cycled down the side of the forest through thick sloppy mud with overhanging branches drenching us with their rain sodden leaves, soaking our shoes and socks (lovely).

By now the low clouds were racing across the open moors at great speed, very atmospheric. Through more wet and muddy ground we now turned our thoughts to making it across the very open and exposed section towards Goathland.

This trail is normally navigated by using the little cairns (small piles of stones) spaced at irregular intervals, but because of the mist we couldn’t see any of them, indeed Angie and I were separated as we mountain biked over boggy muddy peaty trails and had to find each other a few times. Angie said this thick fog reminds me of the chase scene across the wild moors in that Sherlock Holmes film doesn’t it you Geoff? The Grimpen moors or something like that if I hear a dog howl I’m off!! After finally reaching the standing rocks as they are known locally we suddenly came across a lone figure of an ill prepared walker just in jeans and a leather jacket.



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When we asked him hi are you ok? He replied with a strong American accent, hi do you know where the standing stones are? Angie said oh 100 yards away if you stick to this trail don’t turn off as you will certainly lose your way in this mist.

He informed us he was Brandon from Washington DC and had thought to walk on the moors to get the atmosphere and experience as when he returned to DC he was producing a play “The Hounds of the Baskervilles”.

Wow what a coincidence we said we’d just been saying the same thing!!! Wishing him well we continued to Goathland for a cuppa and cake in the café with the blazing fire of course.

Leaving the café we popped to have a look at the trains before the 25% climb out of the village.

A full 17 minutes of windswept climbing later we headed across the main Whitby road on well-marked track full of deep channels filled with water, even the gates were knee deep in water, and a long heated discussing took place as to who’s turn it is to open the gate.

Following this trail for several miles of rough stony chalk roads, we eventually arrive at the rear of RAF Fylingdales. (No photos, no trespassing military laws apply) carefully following the well-marked trail around the perimeter of the station. You are often tracked by the military police, all armed of course, as this section of trail is ridden with you on the bridleway and them in a 4x4 on their side, quite an experience.

Soon the trails head away from the base and through the forest where we spotted several deer and the usual loads of rabbits, all surprised to meet two muddy bikers.

Keeping an eye out for a stone cross marking the final climb, a strong side wind struggle uphill through muddy puddles back to the top overlooking Saltergate, where relief as the strong wind was behind us and blasted across open moor back to the Hole of Hocum carpark.

With our by now wind dried muddy legs, we took on a nice cuppa from the prepared flask.

And with smiles all round 24 differing terrain miles had been covered. Making a complete change from the previous day’s roadie adventure.

We packed and headed back to the lovely evening sunshine of home - “typical”.



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An Embarrassing Moment: recounted by Barry Trotter

This is the embarrassing story of John, which John, definitely a Club member, and one of the ‘Last of the Summer Whiners’, but no more identification. John recently attended a friend’s wedding away from Hull and was staying overnight in a hotel. After his fill of booze John retired to bed and naturally, after his evening’s heavy consumption, woke up wanting desperately for a pee. John always sleeps naked. The bathroom was across the corridor from his bedroom. After checking the coast was clear John dashed to the bathroom, had a pee and returned to his bedroom door only to find it had locked behind him. Panic set in, what should he do? He tried another nearby door, went through, only to find himself in Hotel Reception where a couple were just booking-in, and there was naked John to greet them. Covering his bits and pieces as best he could with his hands, he said to the Receptionist, “Have you a towel please, I've locked myself out of my bedroom”. To which the Receptionist replied “Just a moment, I'll finish booking in these two guests”, leaving John standing there in the nude. Booking-in seemed to take a long time whilst John waited. A towel was eventually provided and John went back to his room with a hotel employee complete with hotel master-key. We don't know whether or not the Receptionist was female or male or whether the couple booking-in were female or not, but John learnt a lesson, don't go prancing about in hotels whilst nude.

Pit Stop: Seaways, Fridaythorpe: Mandy Dean This is a favourite with many cyclists and what we rate it for its:

Large mugs of tea

Fast and friendly service

Good value. It is a no-frills café. The cafe serves hot and cold sandwiches, all made freshly when ordered, the cold sandwiches and jacket potatoes are all served with salad garnish. All day breakfast including a hot drink, toast or bread and butter. Hot Cornish pasties, steak and kidney pies or chicken and mushroom pies are available with chips and mushy peas, or by themselves. All the cakes and fruit pies made on the premises.



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