October 2003

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Most of you will have now heard that Sid Standard died ten days after his tragic accident. Sid loved cycling and passed this on to countless riders. Ever optimistic and enthusiastic he lived for cycling whether riding, helping others or working in the trade. He overcame serious heart problems to return to cycling and died doing what he loved.

Last year in Mallorca Sid would start out before the “training” run to go at his pace. As we started to catch him a buzz would go around the bunch “It’s Sid”. Not much later he would appear at the lunch stop and be greeted with enthusiasm. Later in the day riders would call in at the Campanet café – you could be sure of seeing Sid there. Like the frames he used to make Sid was “Superbe”.

He didn’t want people to be sad after his death so he specified there should be a party to celebrate his life. Hundreds attended. Hundreds also cycled behind the hearse at his funeral with police escort – a great last club run and farewell for Sid. He enjoyed his life to the full but so many people will miss his cheery smile and wit. Our sympathies go to his wife Cath, son David and daughters Jill and Pat.

Welcome to three more new members this month Pete Walton, Barney Wainwright and Michelle Higgs. This brings the total of new members this year to 29 – a remarkable achievement.

Somehow last month I managed to omit Rod Corbett from our riders in the Craig’s Open 25. Super vet Rod was actually our fastest rider with 58:29 finishing twelfth overall. This was an excellent ride particularly as he had to get over his accident earlier in the year.

James Horsepool and Stephen Adams rode the GHS Juvenile National 10 Championships at Alcester, Warwickshire on Saturday 13 September. James was first man off and did a cracking ride, taking one and a half minutes off his PB with 28.19. Stephen, though not on top form, also managed a PB with 23.57. Ian Stannard won the event in 20.59. Both lads are still eligible to ride this championship for another 2 years. Hopefully, we can get a team in next year's race and challenge for the team title. At the Track League final night Stephen was presented with the winner’s trophy for the Juvenile league with 93 points. James and Adrian Staiano finished equal 8^th on 24 points. James won the 4-lap handicap, Stephen then won the 8-lap handicap points race, then Adrian won the one lap handicap with Stephen 3^rd. In the 2-lap handicap Adrian again triumphed with James 2^nd and Stephen 4^th. The lads won £25 and all 4 races on the night.

David McLean has been doing well in road races finishing in the bunch in a 140 km E/1/2/3 race gave him confidence to come 6th in the Easterly Falling Leaves RR then 9th in the Glendene CC after winning 3 out of 4 primes then getting dropped from the break.

Neil Walker at last won points with 7^th in the Lincoln Whls RR the day after a 21:27 in the Clarion 10.

The café at Gunthorpe Locks has now re-opened having been re-furbished after an arson attack.

CLUB NIGHTS

Monthly Club nights and open Committee Meetings are on Mondays at the Burton Rd Community Centre, (opposite Walker’s Garage) Carlton 7.30-9.30 p.m. The next two meetings are 27 October and 24 November. The Annual general Meeting is on 8 December.

CLUB TROPHIES AND RECORDS

Wayne needs to sort out all the trophy engraving and awards ready for the Club Dinner. He asks that all trophies be returned to him together with all claims for club records, BAR competitions and road race points by 18 October. If you have won a numbers of medals you do have the option of having a shield or something similar instead of a load of individual medals. Let Wayne know what you would like.

Wayne Bradley, 3 Glensford Gardens, Rise Park, Nottm.NG5 5BG tel 0115 9754840

ROAD RACE CHAMPION

The Jack Henstock Trophy is awarded to the Club Road Race Champion based on points. The BCF website shows we have two 2^nd Cat riders Tim Pigula with 25 points and David McLean 24.

CLUB RUNS

Club runs meet at the Shearing Hill/Burton Road junction on Saturdays and Sundays (from 12 October) at 9.30 a.m. Wednesday runs meet at Lowdham War memorial 9.15 a.m.

NOTTINGHAM –SKEGNESS RACE 7 SEPTEMBER

A disappointing field of 6 riders turned up for the 7.30 start on a cool, still, bright morning. The wind picked up later but was not helpful making Neil’s time excellent for the day. Jon was second after starting well but fading in his first TT over 25 miles.

John Watson had a difficult job in handicapping the event with only three riders bringing entry forms and having no recent form over such a distance. John synchronised watches over the phone with Craig (staying in Skegness for the weekend) who then timed the riders in.

Neil won the DH Brooks Trophy and Jon the Jack Ferguson Trophy for best on handicap.

How about riding this classic event next year? We will hire a coach next year to try and boost the event. Please support it either by riding or just making it a day out.

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GRAND PRIX DE GENTS 14 SEPTEMBER

On a dry, sunny and warm day with a slight southerly wind the formidable duo of Nigel and Neil stormed round the 17-mile course just 6 seconds slower that last year to record the fastest time and best Veterans’ Age Standard time to retain the Corona Shield. Stephen Adams and John Duckworth had a fantastic ride and took second spot with Dave and Maria taking third. Timekeeper: Trevor Adams

ANDCC LIGHTHOUSE TROPHY 25 – A WIN AT LAST!

CLUB HILL CLIMB SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER 10.30 A.M.

This is a fun event (if that is possible for a hill climb!) and is on Terrace Hill in the Vale of Belvoir. We will have a club run (starting 9 a.m from Shearing Hill) to the event and follow with a Freewheeling Competition on Harby Hill. There is no entry fee and no prize

CLUB BAR                

After the Lighthouse 25 Nigel has taken over in the Club BAR                                                                       

* course shortened to 16 miles because of roadworks

ACORN POINTS

Neil has won the Acorn Points Trophy by a huge margin.

END OF SEASON NIGHT OUT - FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

Rod Stevens is organising a night out celebration of the season’s end. Meet for a drink in the Nags Head, Mansfield Road at about 7.30 p.m. The group will probably move on from 8.30 to try other venues.

LEISURE CLOTHING

Neil is investigating getting some embroided T-shirts, polo shirts and fleeces. More details next month.

CLUB DINNER SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2003

The dinner, dance and prize presentation is being held on Saturday 29 November at the Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton priced at £16 (under 16 half price). There will be a three-course meal with a vegetarian option. The start is 6.30 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. There will be a disco.

Tickets are selling well and we could be over-subscribed. If you book by 27 October you will be entered into a prize draw for £30.

Bookings to Ann & Orford Spencer, 9 Woolacombe Close, Spring Lane, Mapperley NG3 5SL (tel 0115 92009710) with payment – cheques payable to Sherwood Cycling Club.

Please reserve ..……. places for the Sherwood Dinner on 29 November 2003.

Number of vegetarians ……

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I enclose cheque for £……………….(payable to Sherwood Cycling Club)

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