WMCCL rnd9 Sundorne Sports Village

WMCCL rnd8 Shipston on Stour

WMCCL rnd7 Baggeridge Park

WMCCL Rnd 5 Elmdon Park 

Gloucester City 25 mile TT

St Johns Cyclo Cross (WMCCL rnd 2 )

Warwickshire RC 2up 25 mile TT

Warwickshire RC 2up 10 mile TT

Paul Castle rode with Dave Evans and recorded 24.20, the fastest team were J.Murry & M.Murry Hinkley crc 21.01

Coventry CC 25
Dave Evans rode and recorded 1.0.08, the winner was Jon Simpkins 53.27

Severn RC 25mile TT

Saints vet Dave Walker finished 10th with 58;53 on a lovely morning with gusts coming from all directions and a very dodgy surface in places.local rider vet Rob Finch -artic premier nearly lost his tri bars...1.09.49
Jeff Jones-chippenham wheelers won the event with an amazing 53;44

Rudy Project TT series

Steve Price did well for the saints in the rudy project tt series on the Astley circuit finishing 11th with 1.21;20 , a very good result considering top class opposition, Matt bottrill won with 1;14;28. he's really on top form this summer.

Worcester News Road Race

Former Worcester St Johns rider, Simon Wilson (Arctic Premier RT), added his name to an illustrious list of winners of the Worcester News Road Race sponsored by Nemesis Active of Pershore. Wilson outsprinted his breakaway companions with the bunch rapidly closing in what was a thrilling finish to an exciting bike race.
A full field of 80 riders set out from Kempsey over 125km (6 laps) of the Kinnersley circuit. The race got off to a fast start with continuous attacking, and groups were unable to gain a significant advantage until approaching half distance when three small groups escaped and joined up to form a leading break of 11 riders. Joining Wilson, were Russell Falder (Mammoth RT), Colin Parry (VC Raphael), Andrew Magnier (Planet X), Ben Anstie (Chippenham & District Whlrs), George Rose (Abergavenny RC), Grant Bayton (Sports Beans/Wilier), Tony Gibb (MS TINA Clothing), plus local riders Dom Jelfs (Wyre Forest CC), Steve Dring and Adrian Bird (Team Echelon-Spiuk).
The gap on the bunch rose to 1 minute 20 seconds and with 20 miles to go, Bayton tried to break things up through the feed which prompted a period of attacking during which the gap over the bunch fell to under a minute. Racing through the finish to get the bell, the break had resumed working together and had 46 seconds advantage but coming into the long straight with three miles to go, the bunch could see their quarry in the distance.
Gibb forced the pace with Dring and Bayton going clear but at the bottom of the final climb, the break was back together for a sprint finish. The bunch had closed to within 50 metres and Jelfs was first to jump with Gibb, Wilson, Magnier and Bayton giving chase. As the hill kicked up, Gibb hit the front with 200 metres to go, but Wilson came past to take the victory from Gibb and Magnier. Tom Barras claimed 4th place as the bunch sprint enveloped the remaining breakaway riders in the final 200 metres.
Winning his 9th race of the season, Wilson was "really pleased" to win having been a former member of the promoting club, when at University in the City. Tony Gibb was gracious in defeat, pleased to record a result for his new team (MS Tina Clothing), an Italian clothing company, having taken a rest following the Tour Series to commentate on the Tour de France.

Provisional Result
1st Simon Wilson (Arctic Premier RT)
2nd Tony Gibb (MS Tina Clothing)
3rd Andrew Magnier (Planet X)
4th Tom Barras (Private Member)
5th Grant Bayton (Sports Beans/Wilier)
6th Jack Kirk (Wyre Forest CC)
7th Marcin Bialoblocki (Sports Beans/Wilier)
8th Adrian Bird (Team Echelon-Spiuk)
9th Dominic Jelfs (Wyre Forest CC)
10th Mark Wordsworth (Team Corley Cycles)

KOM
1st Andrew Magnier
2nd Grant Bayton
3rd George Richardson (Pendragon/Kalas)

Leicester City centre Crits

Holly Page rode in the new event on the calender around a brand new circuit in leicester around the market place. Holly stayed in the leading bunch and half way through the race, Emily Kay jumped off the front and got away. After that, the speed went up and Holly droped off the back of the group. With 2 laps to go, Holly caught them back up and finished 6th overall, 1st U14.

Echelon 25 mile TT

The weather looked like rain but it never did, there was a strong headwind though. 5 Worcester st johns members entered the 117 field event .Dave Walker was the fastest with 56;10 beating his previous best by 36 secs. Sean Dyson did 59;30 managing to beat the hour after missing his start time, Dave Evans did a very credible 1hr 47secs.Jon Wheeler did 1,12;32

National Youth circuit race championships

All riders rode in there own age group with Holly Page riding in the U14 race, she put in a good performance and stayed with the main bunch, and despite several attacks the race finished in a bunch sprint with Holly coming in the top 10.

Echelon 10mile TT

Worcester st johns members entered the very popular Echelon 2 day time trial event At Salford Priors.10 on sat 25 on sun. 120 riders entered on Saturday 8 of which were st johns It was good weather with a nasty headwind on the last 3 mile. Dave walker was the fastest saints rider with 21;49, 4 seconds off his personal best.Dave Evans continued his good form with 23;20, Junior Dan Staines did 24;11 beating his dad martin with 24;39.Mike Harfield did 25;35 which was incredible considering he had a recurring knee injury. Paul Castle also did a good time,Jon Wheeler did 26;12 with a nagging shoulder problem.

Stourbridge Velo 10mile TT

St Johns had 7 riders competing in blustery conditions; the fastest was Dave Walker in 22.11 which gave him a top 10 position. Other good times were:-
Dan Staines 23.26 1st Junior
Dave Evans 23.42
Ed Dursley 23.42
Martin Staines 24.11
Paul Castle 24.11
Holly Page 29.07

National Womens 100mile TT

Dawn Smith did a great ride to get in the top 10 with a time of 4.42.25, the winner was Julia Shaw Utag Yamaha.com who set a new competion record of 3.52.12.

Curborough youth crits rnd 5

Holly Page came 3rd (1st Girl) in her age group in the lap TT, and then finished 6th u14 (1st Girl) in the circuit race with under 14 and under 16 riders, the winner was Jordon Bason Wolverhampton Wheelers.

Walsall RC 25 mile TT

Dave Evans beat the hour with 59.17, the winner was Mick Donnely Stourbridge Velo 53.09.

Old Gits Crits

Sean Dyson and Tony Horton rode, Tony rode in the E,F,G and H cat race and rode well early on but after an attack that was brought back decided to call it a day. Sean rode in the A and B cat race and was in a few moves off the front but eventually finished 10th in the bunch sprint.

Wyre Forest Stinger sportive

Four St Johns members took part in the Wyre Forest Stinger Sportive on 5th July.
Gerry Nicholls completed the 105 mile 'Stinger' in 6hr37:30 despite going off course.  Unfortunately, John Oakes did not finish after he crashed sustaining shoulder and hip injuries.
Meanwhile Ed Dursley and Andrew Baker completed the 70 mile 'Mini-stinger' in 5hr37 and 6hr21 respectively.

Ed in action

LVIS 10 mile TT

Dave Evans recorded a new pb of 22.10 on this fast Swindon course , the winner was Richard Bradley 19.34.

Curborough youth crits rnd 4

Holly Page came 3rd (1st Girl) in her age group in the lap TT, and then rode well to finish 11th (1st Girl) in the circuit race with under 14 and under 16 riders, the winner was Jordon Bason Wolverhampton Wheelers.

Worcester St Johns CC open 10 TT inc: Midland GHS Final
Sponsored by www.echelon-cycles.co.uk
K46/10 (Severn Stoke)
Full Results

Another great event organised by Martin, blessed with glorious summer weather.

Midland VTTA 25mile TT

Dave Evans recorded an excellent time of 58.29, the winner was Roger Iddles Stourbridge Velo 53.32

National Womens 50 mile TT Championship

Dawn Smith did a excellent time of 2.20.29 to finish in 20th place.

Shrewsbury Crits (inc Regional Championships)

Holly Page finished 7th (1st girl ) after the u14 race split into 2 groups on the first lap.

Leisure Lakes Bikes Circuit Series rnd 3 of 4

Terry Chance got win number 2 in this tough evening youth event.

Solihull National Youth Circuit race series

Holly Page put in a great performance in the local round of the National series against 40 of the top u16 and u14 girls in the country. She managed to keep in the main bunch with many riders being tailed off lap after lap with the high pace. Holly finished at the back of the main bunch 7th u14, the winner was Emily Kaye Halesowen c&ac.

Holly in the bunch

Charlie Caines Memorial/Dave Ryan Memorial Road Race

John Baird did a great ride and finished 12th, the winner was Chris Hulme.

Ramin Minovi RR

Sean Dyson finished in the main group with Ian Fagan Paramount crc winning from the breakaway group.

Redditch R&PCC 10mile TT

Good conditions greated 5 St Johns riders Dave Walker was the fastest with 22.23,  But the ride of the day was Keith Weyman with 26.42 which won him the Handicap prize. Other good times were Dave Evans 22.55 which was a pb for him, Ed Dursley 23.50& Paul Castle 24.33. The winner was Stuart Dangerfield Shorter Rochford racing in 19.49 .

Leisure Lakes Bikes Circuit Series rnd 2 of 4

Holly Page joined Terry Chance for the 2nd round with u14 and u16 riders racing together. The race was quick from the start with several riders being tailed off, Terry and Holly kept in the leading group untill Holly's brother Joe attacked up the hill and split the group. Terry chased the leading riders for the rest of the race and finished in 7th, Holly ended up in a group of 3 behind Terry. The winner was former st johns rider Joe Page Team Echelon

Curborough crits rnd 3

Torrential rain greeted Holly Page for the 3rd round of 6 youth races. The race included a 1k TT and then a circuit race, Holly recorded 2.13 for the TT, knocking 7 seconds off her previous time, and was1st beating all the boys in her age group. Because the number of riders were low the u16 and u14 raced together, Holly rode strongly and finished with a group of 3 riders in 10th (1st Girl).

Leisure Lakes Bikes Circuit Series rnd 1 of 4

Terry Chance continued with his good form winning the1st round of the youth race in the beautiful grounds of Cheltenham race course which negotiates a steep hill every lap. Terry broke away with 3 riders early on and won the sprint up the tough finish hill.

News letter

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VC Sevale RR (LVRC)

Sean Dyson rode strongly in fantastic summer conditions on the Welland ciruit,an early break of 5 riders were caught with half a lap to go and soon after 3 more riders went away. Sean jumped away from the bunch just before the final corner and nearly held off the bunch but finished a couragous 7th. The winner was Elite rider Andy Eagers Derby Mercury.

Beacon RCC 10 mile TT

5 St Johns riders rode with Dan Staines the fastest in 23.17 a great ride in this his first race of the year. Also producing good times were Holly Page who broke the club Juvenile lady record with 28.52 and Dave Evans who was the fastest over 50 with 23.25. More good times were Paul Castle 24.16 & Mike Harfield 24.23.

Dan in full flight.

Castle Coombe

Terry Chance rode the 2nd of the Thursday summer series and finished 2nd in the youth bunch sprint.

WCA 25 mile TT

Keith Weyman rode this event with lovely sunny weather to record 1.08.32, the winner was Simon Coles Northover Vets in 52.36. Former St johns rider Joe Page also rode and despite taking a wrong turn and going off course recorded 1.02.46.

Curborough crits rnd 2

Great summer weather greeted Holly Page and Terry Chance for the 2nd round of 6 youth races. The race included a 1k TT and then a circuit race, Holly recorded 2.20 8th for the TT and was 9th in the crit (1st Girl). We await Terry's results.

Speedwell BC 36 mile TT

A superb well organised event that deserved more competitors, Conditions were horrible Rain and cloudy at best, the sun came out after............The Saints were represented by new Member Adam Hart and Dave Walker, Hart produced a gutsy performance to clock 2 hours, Walker did 1 hour 51 to finish 7th, Mark Lovatt won the event doing 1.35 an incredible time in such conditions.

Shrewsbury crits

Terry Chance and Holly Page rode at the Sundorne sports centre purpose built cycle track in blustery showery conditions. Holly raced first in the u14 age group, the race split up after only 3 of the 25 laps with riders ending up in pairs chasing each other for the rest of the race. Holly was with James Plant from the Wyre forest cc working well together with Holly finishing 6th (2nd girl), the winner was Adam Lewis Wolverhampton Wheelers.
Terry rode in the u16 race which was 25min + 5laps and very quick from the start with one attack after another, Terry was dropped from the main group but rode round strongly and finished with a small group,the winner was James Locker Halesowen c&ac.

Terry in action

Speedwell BC 28 mile TT

Birmingham crits

Halesowen FNTL

Tony Horton went to the first night of the Halesowen track league and here is his account. The evening was mostly dry but there was a couple of spots of rain
I had 4 races
 8 lap scratch - bunch finish (all seniors A & B)
2K dash - bunch finish  (ladies, B & Vets)
9 lap points - 1/2 a lap down (ladies, B & Vets)
30 lap scratch - 1 lap down (all seniors A & B) As a matter of interest the leading group did the final lap in 26 seconds!

 So I was pleased I wasn't last in any event so it was a good night for me!
I really enjoyed it and great atmosphere.

Beacon Roads Cycling Club 39mile TT

Almost perfect conditions on a beautiful April morning greeted 87 starters in the Beacon Road Cycling Club’s 61st edition of their Mountain Time Trial. This event includes several competitions within one race, where riders not only aim to be the overall fastest but can also aim to win course-record bonuses, to complete the course on a standard road bike or to achieve the greatest improvement on a previous performance.
Bill Moore (Shorter-Rochford RT) came away with the overall victory, a feat he achieved twice before in 1997 and 1998, recording the fastest time of 1.40.42 for the hilly 39.5 miles. Fastest over-40 veteran, Dave Barnes (Wyre Forest CRC) was second overall with a personal best time of 1.42.32, followed by our own Steve Price (Worcester St. John’s CC) who also set a PB time of 1.43.20.
Sean Dyson also did a great ride in 1.54.46 and was 4th fastest on a standard road bike, Other Stjohns riders and times are:-
Dave Preece 1.55.01
Dave Walker 1.55.32
Adam Hart 02.02.32
Chris Cox 02.17.55
Richard Finch 02.23.33

Steve Price nearing the finish

http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/open_races/lmtt/2009_results.html

Photos of the Worcester St Johns riders are on the club Shutterfly website courtesy of Martin

Halesowen track taster session

Another good turn out and in excellent warm sunny conditions. below are times from the 200metre flying start.

Ian Fagan                             13:98
Dave Meakin                        13:99
Tony Horton                         14:02
Simon Rousell                      14:07
Sean Dyson                          15:02
Terry Chance                       15:08
Chris   “                               15:18
Ed Dursley                          15:56
Chris Sherratt                      15:57
Rob Diprose                       15:77
Holly Page                          16:07
Dave Jennings                    21:10

There are some photos kindly taken by Dan on the shutterfly gallery.

Solihull Crits Tudor Grange

Terry Chance and  Holly Page rode in great weather for the time of year at the new Solihull cycle circuit, which had 2 races for each age group. Holly's first race was the u14's where she stayed in the lead group of 4 riders that worked well together untill three quarters distance when it split and Holly came in 4th place and 2nd girl. Then Terry rode in the first u16race which was very fast from the start and rode well to finish 5th. The final race was u14 and u16 together but with half a lap head start for the u14 riders. Four of the u14 riders including Holly again worked well and held off the u16 riders untill 1/2 distance. James Locker Halesowen attacked and stayed away to win and Holly came in behind the chasing group to get 4th u14 and 2nd Girl again.

Holly during her 2nd race- more photos on the shutterfly gallery.

Club Kit

Unfortunately i will be unable to carry on organising the club kit. As there is now not enough time for me to place an order pay for it and wait for it to arrive.I have just sold my house (subject to contract) which means i will be going to Canada as planned in August.

So the club will now need someone to organise and order kit from the supplier Velotex in South Africa.All the ground work has been done by me and with one successful order carried out it is going to be rather an easy task for whoever takes the role on. No sorting out of suppliers,designs and colours etc etc etc to worry about.All they would have to do is get as many of each item as possible to get the best price,must be willing to pay for it all via Credit Card(safest option) preferably a VISA/Master card.get items delivered to your door and then distribute it among those who purchased it easy really.

Some interest has been shown but as of yet no one has actually placed an order.So if anyone wants the job contact me for the suppliers details and i will go through the process with you..

Stu, We owe you a big thanks for taking on a difficult job, and wish you all the best for your new life in Canada.

Hereford & District Wheelers CC 25

Steve Price rode well to record 57.31 for 4th place.The winner was Dave Barnes Wyre forest crc 56.16.

Gerry Hughes Memorial Road Race

Worcester st johns racing season really kicked into action this weekend with the Gerry Hughes memorial road race on sunday 5th april at 10(sponsored by Worcester cycles) . a 2,3,4 category race for 104 km ( 4 laps of the welland circuit)
Good weather on the day saw a field of 80 riders St johns riders included Steve Price,John Baird and Simon Rousell who competed commendably in a very high quality field. Other local riders Adrian Bird, Steve Dring (Echelon-Spuik),Ian Fagan( Paramount crt),Ian Treadwell (Beacon rcc),Rob Finch (Artic shorter rt)
On the 1st lap a break of 4 riders David Kirby (Coventry cycle centre) David Palmer (www,cylcebargains.com rt) and Paul Dring (echelon spiuk)got 10 seconds on the bunch
The 2nd lap jack salt (team pedal power loughborgh) and Rodney rouse (go sport spex rt) edged in front at Rye cross.
by the 3rd Andrew young( Derby Mercury) and Perry Bowater (cc Giro) Headed a break of 10 riders.Each lap or the 16 mile undulating circuit was about 37 minutes averaging 25 mph
On the last lap Jason Meyer (Stourbridge velo) Russell Falder (Mammoth lifestyle rt) And Jeremy Stone (Solihull cc) took the lead. Later the same lap saints Steve price made a brave effort and got in a break which was subsequently caught.
In the home straight the bunch surged toward the line across Castlemorton at about 37mph.
Richard Barnett (stone wheelers cc) was 1st across the line with a well timed late surge by about 15 feet followed by Oliver Davies then (Dinnington rt) 3rd wayne mckeown (Solihull cc) and 4th was  Dave Kirby (Coventry cycle centre)
Many Thanks must go to Clinton Morrison for organising a top quality event with many helpers.
Gerry's widow Dorothy Hughes presented Richard with the well earned shiny new trophy.

Weston-Super-Mare Seafront Criteriums

Holly Page rode in the youth race in warm sunny conditions on the sea front which had closed roads for the day’s races. Holly had a good start but the pace was very quick from the off and the race broke up into 3 groups after the first lap. Holly caught the small group ahead of her and after a few deep breaths attacked them and went off in pursuit of the next group, she didn’t manage to catch them by the end of the race but rode strongly to finish 3rd Girl. The Winner was Jess Weiskowski from Halesowen who out-sprinted his 2 breakaway companions one being Holly’s brother Joe who was 3rd.

Holly in action on the sea front @ Weston.

Club Roller league

Tonight was the last of the current roller league with Martin Evans setting new records in all 3 distances. Click the link to see the full list of times and names.

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VC Sevale 10 mile TT

Our very own Steve Price had a great start to the year when he won in a time of 22.17 in very stormy conditions. Other St Johns riders were Dave Evans 24.26, Martin Staines 26.30, Ed Dursley 26.35 and Holly Page 31.16 who claimed the prize for 2nd female and knocked 30 seconds of the club youth girl record.

Paramount Circuit Races - Shrewsbury

Holly rode in the youth race with u16 and u14 riders and finished 2nd u14 girl behind the older riders including her brother Joe who was 4th. The winner was James Locker Halesowen C&AC..

News letter

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Paramount Circuit Races - Shrewsbury

Holly Page rode in the youth race with u16 and u14 riders and finished 1st girl in a group behind the older riders including her brother Joe who is riding for Echelon this year.The winner was Robert Lampton Brooks racing.

WMCCL Rnd11 Borough hill

Dave Preece made the trip to Daventry for the final round of the Midland cross league. Dave rode in the senior race and finished 14th, the winner was Tom Payton Wyre forest CRC.

Club T-shirt

We have had some T-shirts made up, please contact Sean Dyson if want one.They will be available at the club night on Tuesday's.

WMCCL Rnd10 Aldersley Stadium

Joe wins Youth Series

The penultimate round of the midland league had Joe, Holly and Vince Page, Tony Horton and Simon Rousell riding. First up were the Page's in the youth race, Joe was held up in a crash on the 1st lap but rode through the heavy mud to finish 4th.Holly rode strongly to finish 18th, the winner was Luke Grivell-Mellor Mid Shropshire Wheelers.
Tony and Vince rode next in the Vet, Junior and Women race with a large 91 rider field Vince was 4th and Tony finished 59th, the winner was Paul Millington Heanor Clarion.
Simon rode in the senior race and was 27th; the winner was David Lee Williams Uni of Glamorgan.
Joe won the youth series as he has a unassailable lead with one round to go, and riders have to drop there 3 lowest scores. . Holly was not to be out done by her older brother and won 2 trophies one for the girl’s series winner as well as 1st under 14 girl, she too is unbeatable with one round to go.

Holly in action

Gloucester City Cross/Western League Round 11

Simon Rousell, Dave Preece andTony Horton rode in the final round of the western cross league in -3 conditions.Simon finished 26th, Dave did a great ride on his mountain bike to finish 28th and Tony was 40th. The winner was elite rider Oliver Beckinsdale who rides for Giant.

Dave Preece on his mtb