More
SCC riders competing!
2009
has seen a number of our riders competing in road races for
the first time: Richard Coleman, Keith Green, Warren Neate,
Dave Payne, Chris Halford have all taken out licences and
put them to good use. Results have been good, testament to
the variety of rides we have on offer. The winter and summer
training rides have been a good contributor to these performances.
Introductory
Rides start 14th June
Introductory
- slow cycle ride. Starting Sunday 14th June, meet West Hagley
Community Centre car park. Social ride for novices , new members,
guest riders, the not so fit and older riders. Especially
suitable for Parents accompanying children ( minimum age 12
). Its for those who want to extend their cycling experience
“on road”, so they can bridge the fitness gap
and progress onto our other longer Club rides. Contact Terry
Rowntree.
National
Bike Week - SCC at The Bonded Warehouse 13th June
We will
be making a contribution to National Bike Week (13th - 21st
June) by joining with Dudley Councils' cycling unit and Sustrans
to promote cycling at The Bonded warehouse. We will be hosting
on and off-road rides from 9.30am - volunteer helpers will
be welcome - Go-Ride sessions for youngsters, roller racing,
a display of bikes and stands with our own publicity.
Isla
and Louise are leaving us!
Isla and
Louise will be leaving the area this summer so as a celebration
of their time with SCC, they will lead a farewell ride to
be held on Sunday 28th June 2009.
Meet normal
Sunday meeting place, Stourbridge Ring Road/Hagley Road, at
8.30. The ride will be a magical mystery tour to Birmingham.
The route is 95% light off-road, a little canal but mostly
paths you never knew were there.. All SCC members are welcome,
the route is ideal for ‘cross bikes, but mountain bikes
will be fine, as will road bikes, providing they are fitted
with sturdy tyres. Back 1.00 to 1.30
"Interesting"
Bikes night 16th March
Some members
brought their "special bikes along for all to view on
clubnight. These were presented in a line with the exhibitors
describing their trusty steeds. First off was carol Rowntree
with her 1940's shopper, complete with basket and rust. Next
was Isla with her 1992 prototype which was built as a "get
to work" bike. Made from 531, racks front and rear, mudguards,
chunky tyres. A nice roller but never made production. Jamie
showed off his machine that was rescued from scrap heap, very
nicely built considering its history! Next in line was Louises
mountain bike she rode in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, complete
with her race number and tags. Designed by Isla, built by
Raleigh.
Terrys
Pashley was next, a replica from a 1930's design, with a photograph
of Uncle Jack Rowntree alonside a similar machine. Sturmey
Archer hub gears, Brooks leather saddle, nice big fat tyres,
what more could you desire? Stefan was showing off his new
Isaac TT bike, with carbon everything, incontrast with Terry's
bike. There was a George Longstaff tandem next, with a kiddyback,
used by the Paytons for the last 10 years, a splendid specimen.
Then was Ians mtb, bought for £30 and lovingly restored,
and used for the last few years. Kevins Mercian track bike
was also on display, very retro but also beautifully original.
Last to be seen was Bruce Mantoms folder which is a rebadged
Dahon - with Dawes insiginia. Bruce demonstrated it's speedy
construction and detatchable pedals. A very worthwhile experimental
"Interesting Bikes" night bound to be repated in
the future.
Roller
Racing
The finale
was held at the clubroom on Monday 9th March, this time we
only had 4 contenders, the overall winner was Robin Smith,
with Kevin Payton runner-up. This was great entertainment
during the winter months, causing some real pain to the competitiors.
2009 AGM
The AGM
was run without controversy and the 2008 committee was re-elected.
Trophies presented were: The Cyclo-Cross Trophy awarded to
Hannah Payton for gaining most points (1st - 6th) in BC 'cross
events during the winter, Isla Rowntree 2nd, Kevin Payton
3rd. Club Member of the Year was awarded to Matt Bowker for
his efforts to make the Go-Ride scheme a success, including
organising extra rides for our young newcomers and for successfully
completing his coaches course. Wag's Kup was presented to
Bob Smith for the silliest mistake of the year. Bob arrived
for a cycling holiday in Spain and produced out of his case
2 left shoes: one red, one yellow, one spd and one Look! Congratulations
to Bryan Hedges who was made a life member.
Roy Archer
We are
saddened to report the death of Roy Archer who passed away
after an illness on 22nd February 2009. Roy was a stalwart,
founder member of SCC, well known as a CTT (RTTC) timekeeper.
Funeral will be on 6th March at 1145 at Stourbridge Crematorium.
February
snow
There
was a shift from early season road riding for the "week
of snow" in early February where the Beacon Audaxes were
cancelled so some of our riders joined the off-road groups
and rode some of the bridleways over Clent and the surrounding
Stourbridge area. See our image
gallery.
SCC successes
in the West Midlands Cyco-cross league.
Once again,
Hannah Payton showed her superiority to the field of youths
at Aldersley on Sunday 25th Jan. She won her category by a
good margin demonstrating her off-road skills. Likewise Isla
Rowntree stormed to a victory in the ladies race finishing
in the top 10 of the mens vets race, despite having a 2-minute
handicap dished out to the ladies at the start. Kevin Payton
also had a good ride finishing 5th in the vets race and Roger
Allen 14th. Jackso McCann made an appearance and added to
the orange visibility in the race, finishing about 1/2 way
down the field on a very testing course.
National
Series cyclo-cross 18th January 2009
Hannah
Payton wrapped up the National Series Cyclo-cross with a well
deserved 2nd place, beaten by Beth Crumpton of Halesowen A
& CC. Hannah was the victim of a crash at the start of
the race and was held up while her opponents escaped.
Isla Rowntree
also had a good ride in the ladies event and finished in 2nd
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