SPRING 1998
BO07S SPURS
Official Magazine of the NATIONAL CLARION
A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETAR
This winter has been a really grotty one from a cycling perspective. I’ve had too many wet and gritty rides. Whilst it hasn’t been too cold, the wet has certainly set in.
Being 30 miles from home and feeling the cold drip of a farmyard puddle slowly creeping towards the part of me that was still warm and knowing that the rest of the ride would mean slowly getting colder has made winter training more of a labour than a love.
Still, we only have a few more nasty weeks before it starts to warm up and the weather makes you think to make the most of ‘98s good, warm and windless days, let’s hope!
It also makes you think of this years Easter Meet which should be a good one, certainly, if we were to have one Easter Meet that deserves to be a warm one, this would be it.
You should, of course know, that we're off to Torquay, in Torbay or the English Riviera as the tourist board likes to call it. Palm trees, beaches and sun, it sounds too good to be true, but sure that who ever makes the long trip down will enjoy themselves.
It was a brave move by Merlin to suggest that we try something different and we, the committee, backed him and why not? The Clarion needs to try a few new things once in a while and maybe this won't be the last.
Please remember that this is also our annual conference and our annual prize presentation. You have no excuses for not knowing, this is your opportunity to come along and voice your opinions and pick up those hard earned trophies.
Well hope that you can make it, I’ve only heard good things from people who are looking forward to trying a new venue, please read on later to find out more about what’s happening and what's at Torquay.
We are slowly getting some valuable feedback from my comments in the Autumn Newsletter about a ‘New Purpose for the Clarion’ and hope that these will spawn new debate on the matter. There is some consensus of opinion from the feedback that we are getting. The general feeling is that we should not forget our origins but we should not rely on them nor should they be over emphasised and that we should look to the future and that we should allow the Clarion to evolve further.
lan Clarke National Secretary
The Secretary at speed on the drive way out of Wortley Hall, 18 Sapperton, Werrington, FROST Srars errs background is and how easy this BSCE powerhouse of an athlete makes this enormous climb look 01733 577108 like a ride to the pub. (actually it was a ride to the pub)
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EASTER MEET Torquay April 10-13th
Here’s the tourist boards description of the area:
The English Riviera is the setting for three of Britain’s best loved holiday destinations Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
In all, the Riviera covers 22 miles of unspoilt coastline with 23 beaches, secluded coves and an infinite variety of things to do
and see. The setting is quite unique with exotic plants and palms trees, beautiful gardens, harbours and marinas and that special atmosphere that comes from being near the sea a simply wonderful holiday feeling!
In the last century Torquay was internationally renewed as a fashionable haven for the rich and famous. None are more famous than Agatha Christie who was born here in 1890 and referred to many places in this area in her best selling books.
Today the world’s only bust of Agatha Christie proudly stands on Cary Parade, and you can follow the Agatha Christie Mile around Torquay.
Torquay has a sophisticated charm that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. White villas, superb coastal scenery, excellent beaches such as Oddicombe and Meadfoot and carefully kept gardens sit alongside new developments such as Fleet Walk and The Riviera Centre. In fact many of our visitors just enjoy strolling around Torquay soaking up the atmosphere.
Shoppers too have lots of options in Torquay. Take your pick from Fleet Walk, The Pavilion, Union Street, St Marychurch, Babbacombe and Torquay Harbour. Nightlife in the town is equally varied with pubs, wine bars, restaurants, theatres, nightclubs and a casino.
Attractions Cockington, a thatched village nestling in a valley yet still part of the town, Kents Cavern Showcaves, Riviera Centre, Babbacombe Model Village, Torre Abbey, Torquay Museum, Bygones Victorian Street, Hollywood Bowl.
Paignton is unbeatable for family fun. Colourful gardens, glittering illuminations and a host of special activities make the resort great fun for visitors of all ages. Paignton has a long sweeping seafront, a harbour and wide open area known as Paignton Green. Further inland the town area has a lively centre with interesting shops.
There are some superb beaches in and around Paignton. The closest is Paignton Sands with its paddler friendly waters and traditional pier but also check out Broadsands, Goodrington and Preston Sands.
Goodrington is also home to the Quaywest Resort Complex which will easily sap a day of your holiday. A water theme park, Go-Karting, steam railway and bumper boats are just some of the attractions on offer here.
Throughout the summer season, Paignton Green is a hive of activity with a packed programme of special events including Children’s Week and various firework displays. Attractions Paignton Zoo England's third largest zoo, Oldway Mansion, Quaywest Resort Complex, Paignton Pier, Torbay Leisure Centre.
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Across the Bay and easily accessible by road or ferry is the fishing port of Brixham set into the cliffs at the southern end of Torbay. Life here revolves around the busy harbour where the daily catch is unloaded and pleasure boats operate tours of the surrounding coast. You cannot fail to miss the stalls selling freshly caught seafood and restaurants and pubs serving fresh fish prepared to traditional recipes.
This setting is a favourite with the many artists who endeavour to capture the port's atmosphere on canvas.
Around the harbour is a maze of narrow streets, where you'll find small shops, tearooms and galleries hidden away. There is always a strong sense of the past in Brixham. Not least because Prince William of Orange began an invasion here that was to change the course of British history and see him crowned King.
Surrounding Brixham are stunning cliff top walks and sheltered beaches and coves such as Fishcombe, Churston, St Mary’s Bay and Shoalstone which has its own sea water pool. For nature lovers Berry Head Country Park is close at hand with its vast colonies of seabirds and stunning views.
Attractions Brixham Museum, Churston Go-Karts, Short Course Golf, Berry Head Country Park, The Golden Hind, Pleasure Boat Trips.
For More information and accommodation guides contact:-
The English Riviera Tourist Board at The Tourist Centre, Vaughan Parade, TORQUAY TQ2 5JG Tel. (01803) 297428, Fax (01803) 214885
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THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
Torquay Paignton Brixham
CLIMATE
The English Riviera has among the most equable climate in Britain. The long
warm summers and mild winters combined with the south-facing Bay to create a haven for palms, such as Cordyline Australis (Torbay Palm) and Trachycarpus Fortunei (Chinese Palm) and other sub-tropical plants. Sunlight hours exceed the national average. Between Ist January and 31st
December 1996 there
were 1810.7 hours of
bright sunshine. Torbay }-7
holds the record for the warmest or sunniest days in the UK. Snow is a rarity.
Balmy Autumns, fresh Springs and mild Winters first established the resort as Britain’s favourite in Victorian times and has since looked after its cherished palm trees and the well-being of its visitors.
Map of Torbay Area
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EASTER MEET PROGRAMME OF EVENTS Friday 10th April to Monday 13th April
Friday Afternoon: Arrive at the Hotel at any time in the afternoon. Make yourself comfortable and take
advantage of the facilities. Perhaps take a ride into Torquay and view the harbour
Friday Evening: 6:00 for 6:30pm Evening gala dinner in the Barton Hall dining rooms.
Saturday Morning: 10:00am National Conference, all welcome, delegates only to vote.
Saturday Afternoon: 2:00pm Clarion Time Trial Sporting Hilly Course of 18 miles
Entries on the line, starts at Bovey Tracey 8 miles from Barton Hall Compete for the Kenneth Humphries Team Trophy and the Bert Brown Ladies Team (of 2) Trophy.
Saturday Evening: 6:00 for 6:30 Evening gala dinner in the Barton Hall dining rooms. 9:00 Fancy Dress Competition.
Sunday Morning: 9:00 Club Run with Mid-Devon CC A-Run, Newton Abbot Station 9:20am B-Run, Pen Inn Roundabout 9:00am A-Run is strictly fast and for the fittest, 60 mile ride with Cafe stop.
10:30 Road Race Woodbury near Exeter Tom Hawkins Mem’ RR Contact: Robin Rowan 01395 272433 64km for 3,4,),V,L categories, first come first ride. Entries as per BCF handbook.
Sunday Afternoon: 3:00 Torbay Ride to Berry Head via Paignton 20 miles round trip and back to Brixham Harbour for Tea and refreshments.
Sunday Evening: 6:00 for 6:30 Evening gala dinner in the Barton Hall dining rooms. 8:30 Annual Prize Presentation
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BARTON
By British Rail
Should you require information on travel by rail, please ring us on 01803 328748. The nearest rail station to Barton hall is at Torquay which is approximately 3.5 miles from the centre, or Newton Abbot 4 miles.
By Coach
lf you wish to travel by coach, we can arrange coach travel at competitive rates. Please telephone us for details.
By Car
Please refer to the the following map. Follow the M5 to the end of the motorway, where the road splits into two. take the left hand fork the A380 towards Torquay. Follow this dual carriageway for approximately 12 miles, to its completion (1.5 miles east of Newton Abbot). At this roundabout, continue straight ahead along the A380. Travel for approximately 3.5 miles, through the district of Kingskerwell, until you reach the roundabout at the bottom of the ring road. Proceed across the roundabout and take the first road on your left at the traffic lights. Follow the road up to the top and turn right on to Kingskerwell Road, Barton Hall is approximately 1/2 a mile on the right hand side after Barton Hall Farm.
Cars and other vehicles are accepted on the Company property at Owner’s Risk and must be parked in specified car parks and not elsewhere in the grounds. This is to allow the free flow of traffic for essential services and the safety of Guests. Offending vehicles may be moved at the Company’s discretion.
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A STOCKPORTIAN IN N
Quite a few people know Dougie Clark, he’s from the Stockport section and at the moment he’s living and working in New Jersey, he has an American girlfriend and is now riding in races (quite successfully!) in New York state.
“Before the race, Leroy tries to intimidate Doug with his 30” thighs and 27” frame.
Note the local bike thief on the left is well equipped, having walked to the race on his ‘Look’ shoeplates”
Letter From America Doug Clark
Cycling in the land where you can watch Scooby Doo for |4 hours a day is identical to cycling in the UK with the slight exception of, er, everything. American cyclists can be split into two groups:
I. The racers, who evade bears, snakes and sex starved moose whilst riding races with great names like “The hillier than thou”.
2. The tryers, who spend megabucks on megabikes because they saw an item on channel 137 suggesting cycling was environmentally friendly and better for you than eating pizza whilst watching baseball all day. Not that Americans watch TV all day every day. Sometimes they have power-cuts.
This latter group can be split into two further groups:
al Those who, in a bid to be good environmentalists, put their bikes on top of the Chevy twice each summer to drive for three hours, then cycle for twenty minutes or until they raise a sweat, which ever is the sooner.
b/ Those who just look at their bikes whilst sat in their sheds m********ing and eating cookies.
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It is no doubt the second of these groups who design the roads systems, with their ten lane highways, Grand Canyon sized potholes, and traffic lights which are red for so long that you expect the computer screen saver to kick in. These factors must have contributed to the 19 punctures had in my first five months here. concluded that the number of punctures you get is proportional to:
How heavy you are
How bad your eyesight is
How many miles you do
How fast your tires are Whether you live in New Jersey How unlucky you are
Some might say the last two are synonymous, since New Jersey cyclists are like South American Bongo spiders brightly coloured but extremely rare and people keep trying to kill them. However, score highly on all the above points, whilst the people sat in their sheds masturbating apparently get relatively few punctures.
Whilst cycling through approx’ 650 sets of traffic lights in New York one Saturday afternoon (surely a club record) it became apparent as avoided the khami-khazi roller-bladers that there are several reasons why New York will never make a good venue for a Clarion Easter Meet:
1) Skinny dipping is a federal offence
2) Subversives like Harold Lamb and Merlin Evans could never get a visa
3) Derek Hodgins’ Time Trial performances would be restricted by the 55mph speed limit.
4) Those riding out to the Meet would need to set off in February
5) Socialists are rounded up and shot at dawn. Probably.
6) The beer is bobbins
7) And so are the roads
Contrary to the Clarion spirit, socialising and cycle racing don’t mix well in a land of few pubs and even fewer bikes. If the cars don’t get you then the bears will, with the skunks and snakes fighting over your remains. So next time you're struggling up a one-in-three in the freezing rain, take heart that you're not doing it in New Jersey.
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ORBITUARIES Brian Lander
Brian was a National Committee member and also a member of the Bolton Clarion until 1997 when he moved over to his neighbouring Bury section. Brian was a quiet yet enthusiastic Clarionette and was often seen at Clarion events socially and on his bike, few people knew of his medical history or could have guessed it. Brian passed away on the 21st of August 1997.r 1997.
(Photo of Brian with Amy McLarty)
Frank Bibby had a good friend in Brian and sent a few words of memory:
The things remember and miss about Brian: “The look of satisfaction he had when he completed the Centenary Audax.”
“The heavy breathing when was riding alongside him climbing the Nangrave.” “The look on his face when he turned up ona new ally/chromed Colnago.” “The twinkle in his eye when you said to him, ‘Lois’.”
“The late Friday nights sitting in our kitchen, drinking tea, talking bikes and cycling, and putting the world to rights.”
He was a guy with a big heart in the right place and was not afraid to stand up and be counted.
Frank Bibby 6 November 1997.
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CLARION METEOR CC Medal fou
Mrs B Astill of Sutton Coldfield has a medal that she would like to return to a relative of the person who originally won it.
The inscription on the medal is:
Clarion Meteor CCs 25 Miles TT
Ist H’cap
A. West
hr 13 mins 52 secs
The medal is a ‘penny like’ circle, also the same colour (bronze guess) with a picture of a cyclist in the foreground, with 2 cyclists in the background travelling left to right. The rest of the metal is silver and has a 1936 hall mark. The medal is boxed and has the name of the jeweller: James Walker of Coventry.
If anyone can identify the origins of this medal or has any information, please contact: lan Clarke National Secretary.
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BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET
Nottingham Clarion go ‘pot hunting’ and come back with a collection of silverware
At the Central District Ladies Cycling Association Dinner Dance and Presentation Evening in November, Nottingham Clarion Ladies added further silverware to the ever growing club collection. Loretta Sollars was fastest in the Muriel Hunt memorial 25. Kathy Smith and Antonia Whitaker collected the 10, 25, 50 BAR handicap team awards. The ‘Lady of the Year’ trophy also went to Antonia for all her hard work on the administration side and as Racing Sec’ of the CDLCA.
Donation to the Clarion Team
Not long after Graham Pearce took over from the Clarion Team Managers post, the team received a welcome donation.
Frank Bibby had instructions from the kind and generous late Brian Lander to sell an old frame of his. Frank did this and has forwarded U35 to the Clarion team.
Would you Adam and Eve it?
Yes, the erstwhile Merlin Evans has reached a major milestone, not the 10 mile to Stockport sign but an anniversary of his accomplished years, Merlin Evans has now reached the ripe young age of half a century, that’s 50 years, to the day on the 22nd of January 1998.
Merlin claimed that he had planned to ride his age in Mileage on every birthday but said that after reaching his early teens there always seemed to be a pub in the way.
Albert Winstanley Bolton Clubman of the Year 1997
Albert was awarded the honour of Clubman of the year for the Bolton section in 1997, this award was presented to him at the club’s awards night by the super fast Andy Wilkinson.
Rebuilding a Hobbs Blue Ribband Tandem Trike
Fenland Section member Mick Butler is planning a fund raising ride from Brighton to Edinburgh in order to raise funds to send his autistic son Mark (who attended recent Easter Meets) to America for special treatment.
Mick is planning to ride on a tandem trike that he is currently rebuilding and needs the following parts:
Drop handle bars 18” wide
2 Chater Lea 53 teeth or above chain rings 3 26 x 1” HLP. alloy rims
4 Tandem Tyres 26 x
If anyone can help please contact Mick Butler at: 9 Kingston Way, Wistow, Huntingdon, Cambs PRI7 2QP or telephone: 01487 823067
See photo on the rear cover: Mick chuckling at Kevin (broadside) Hulbert (treasurer) who is clearly better at ‘balancing the bike club books’ than ‘balancing his club bike in the brook’.
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NEW CLARION RACING TEAM MANAGER
Graham Pearce
Contrary to the photo below Graham Pearce is a serious person who considers diet, health and plenty of sleep as serious issues for the racing cyclist. However, it’s a hard life being a racing team manager, all that entertaining and those late night meetings tend to make it more of a burden than a labour of love.
Despite this Graham has taken on the Team Manager's role and is keen to hear from aspiring road racers within the Clarion who are prepared to become part of the Clarion Team. Graham is looking for hard working team members rather than people with a string of top performances to their credit, so if you think you are hard enough come and have a go and speak to Graham.
Graham has already made plans for his regular Stockport riders to enter the Irish Milk Ras and wants to hear from anyone interested in the Warren Point 3 day stage race on the Irish borders. The event is open to 3,4,J,L,V.
Contact Graham on: 0161 448 1982
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BOLTON CLARION RACE SCENE
By Tony Bowles Racing Secretary
1997 has been a good year for Bolton race section. Members paying levies has increased once again and race participation has also moved in a favourable direction.
The year started with a good turnout in combined clubs 25, organised by the North Lancs TTA. Some twenty members entered and somewhat surprisingly, twelve entries on the start sheet from Bury Clarion.
Several riders in the club have shown large improvements this year, all the more notable for the fact that they are of lesser ability than our usual ‘stars’. Amy McLarty, a personal best in her sixtieth year, Frank (watch this space next year) Myers, Rob Entwhistle and Barry Chadwick, new members both recording big improvements. lan Littlewood, making great strides on the time trialling front, the present club champions had better look to their laurels next year.
A new club champion has emerged this year, John Warburton, an unlikely contender at the start of the year, due to John’s reluctance to race, however a change of heart and an uplift in form unearthed anew man, Well done John!
If anyone needed proof that dedicated training works, then look no further than Frank Bibby. Frank’s rides have been a credit for a comeback rider, a more than useful rider in his youth, he has slowly gained back some of his old form.
Fred Smith has continued to push younger riders in the club, challenging right up to the very end of the season, no doubt he will take up where he left off next year.
On a truly optimistic note must say that am most encouraged by the fact that we now have some very promising youngsters in the club. am delighted by the presence of Richard and Simon Lawman, Matthew Marting, David Heald and Tom Butterworth, all showing promise of potential good club riders and more. Looking at other clubs we are indeed well blessed to have so many young ones all at once. Let's hope we can carry on the good work and attract even more. firmly believe that if Simon and Tom carry on riding as they are then other young riders may well be attracted to join our
club. All of which brings me to that fact that racing in our area goes on all year round, thanks to that much maligned but wonderful place, THE VELODROME.
This year has seen four ever present riders from the club, Tom Butterworth, Simon Lawman, Steve Hubbard and yours truly.
On points gained, Tom has been the start performer, ably supported by Simon and Steve, and is fast gaining recognition from other more experienced ‘TRACKIES’. At the National Championships, Tom’s rides didn’t meet his own aspirations but, considering how far he has come since last year, his riding was highly commendable, a quarter finalist in the sprints shows how his all-round ability is coming to the fore. In the ACT league Tom has been moved to the top group and is still making the points, can see Simon joining him very shortly.
Since starting this report, Tom’s riding has come to the attention of Marshall Thomas, the National Track Coach, and he has given Tom a schedule for over winter training with a view to possibly including him in the National Junior Squad for track events, he thinks Tom has the makings but it’s all down to Tom now. Well done Tom, you know it’s not going to be easy, but some of us have faith.
Tom has now been invited to train with the National Squad and has completed his first session.
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BOLTON CLARION RACE SCENE
By Tony Bowles Racing Secretary
On the track scene in general, the National Clarion are very well represented at the Velodrome, Bury Clarion with Phil Collins and Tony Holt. Teesside Clarion with evergreen Pete Smith, a dogged competitor. Crewe Clarion with Paul Morphet and of course Stockport Clarion with strong entries from Ken and Derek Hodgins, Dave Armstrong, J Spencer, Julian Mortel, S. Cooper, not forgetting bike checkers extraordinaire, Graham Pearce and Merlin Evans, yes, the one and only Merlin.
Quite often the organisers of the leagues recognise our strong presence and designate Clarion riders into National Clarion Teams to contest Olympic Sprints and Pursuit teams, and, might add, ride with some credit.
Yes, the place to be on a cold and wet or snowy evening, getting some quality miles in, is the Velodrome. We are indeed fortunate to have been blessed with this facility on our doorstep and would ask anyone to support it.
Yours in all aspects of cycling, Tony Bowles, Bolton Racing Sec’.
Left Tony Bowles developing the racing in Bolton Clarion and turns a ‘mean pedal’ himself Right Merlin Evans star of a developing Clarion track presence and Easter meet organiser
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RESULTS OF THE CLARION
TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Event Unknown distance
Ist Duncan Hewitt Stockport 2nd David Langlands Fenland 3rd Will Sanderson Stockport Event 2 8 Laps handicap
Ist Shaw Stockport Alison Ede Fenland 3rd Andy Genever Fenland
Event 3 Team Pursuit The Czechoslovak Trophy Stockport 4 min 56.2 (Hewitt, Sanderson, Mortel, Armstrong) caught Fenland 5 min 13.1 (Langlands, Duckett, Clarke, Burrow)
Event 4 Sprint Heat Ist Julian Mortell, 2nd Tim Duckett
Heat 2 Ist Rob Shaw, 2nd Duncan Hewitt Final
Ist Duncan Hewitt Stockport
2nd Julian Mortell Stockport
3rd Tim Duckett Fenland
Event 5 Double Harness 8 lap pursuit Fenland (Andy Genever lan Clarke) 2nd Stockport (Ken Hodgins Steve Dale)
Event 6 Devil Take the Hindmost
Ist Duncan Hewitt Stockport
2nd Julian Mortell Stockport
Will Sanderson Stockport
Event 7 Individual Pursuit
Dave Langlands Fenland 5 mins 3 secs
2nd Les Copeland Stockport caught after 4 mins 22 secs
Event 8 5 mile scratch
Tim Duckett Fenland (lapped the field) 2nd Will Sanderson Stockport 3rd Dave Armstrong Stockport
Thanks to Graham Pearce and Derek Hodgins, apologies for the logistical problems that made these Championships an off or on affair. We hope that we can avoid these problems in 98.
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1997 AWARDS FOR
RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following awards will be presented at the annual prize presentation this year at the Easter Meet in Torquay.
Senior BAR Derek Hodgins Stockport 50m TT 1.56.17 100m TT 3.56.06 I2hr TT 233.02 Av 23.51 mph
Christine Roberts CREWE 50m TT 2.00.09 100m TT 4.25.29 12hr TT 244.14 Av 22.63 mph
Veterans BAR Derek Hodgins Stockport 63 years, plus 7.99
25m TT 55.14 50m TT 1.56.17 100m TT 3.56.06 Av 26.25 mph Alf Howath CREWE 69 years, plus 3.53
25m TT 1.07.33 50m TT 2.18.39 100m TT 4.57.41 Av 21.33 mph Ladies BAR
Christine Roberts CREWE
25m TT 1.01.00 50m TT 2.00.09 100m TT 4.25.29 Av 24.05 mph Junior BAR
Martin Smith Nottingham
10m TTs 23.28, 23.43 25m TTs 57.37, 58.33 Av 25.63 mph Juvenile BAR
Jamie Williamson CREWE 10m TTs x 3 23.36, 23.42, 23.46 Av 25.32 mph
Fastest 50
Alan Roberts CREWE 1.45.00
Road Race Points Champion Track Champion Martin Smith Nottingham
New Record subject to verification
Martin Smith Nottingham Junior Kilo 1.12.01
If you have any questions relating to these results please contact the National Records Secretary, Audrey Waddilove: 36 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, CW11 OLX 01270 761446
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RESULTS OF THE CLARION HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ist Martin Smith 3rd Will Sanderson Nottingham b Stockport I min 54.8 y 2 min 01.1
Nottingham 2 min 00.9
4th David Smith Nottingham 2 min 12.6
6th Armo
Stockport 2 min 34.1
5th lan Clarke Fenland Nottingham 2 min 21.7 2 min 39.4
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SECTION INFORMATION
The following are names and telephone numbers of all Clarion sections throughout the country. Why not try to organise inter-section events, such as club runs, meeting half way between sections, or inter-club time-trials. You may wish to invite them to your social events, club dinners etc.
Scotland West of Scotland Clarion George Mackay Glasgow-ish 01389 874131 North-East Bay Clarion Tony Marshall Whitby 01947 880929 Sunderland Clarion Simon Fisher Washington O191 417 6414 Teesside Clarion Colin Armstrong Middlesborough 01947 880488 North-West (Cheshire and Lancashire) Bolton Clarion Amy McLarty Bolton 01204 491595 Bury Clarion Sylvia Roscoe Bury 0161 761 6856 Clitheroe Clarion Edward Ireland Clitheroe 01200 442609 Crewe Clarion Wheelers Andy Grace Crewe 01270 841836 Manchester and Stretford Harold Lamb Wilmslow 01625 533357 Stockport Clarion Julian Mortel Manchester 0161 445 6064 Wyre Clarion Carl Taylor Lancaster 01524 39453 Donald Taylor Yorkshire Calder Clarion Joan Milsom Wakefield 01924 274087 Leeds (Yorkshire) Clarion Dave Binns Huddersfield 01484 648144 York Clarion Angela Beardshall Wakefield 01924 264898 East-Midlands Heanor Clarion Fred Lambert Newthorpe 01773 713946 Nottingham Clarion Ken Hemsley Nottingham O115S 987 3118 South and East Fenland Clarion Ken Clarke Peterborough 01733 62217 London Clarion Peter Shepherdly Hounslow 0181 572 9672 Central Secton Brian Burchell Devon 01404 891740
If you know of people who are not near a local Clarion Section then we are always interested to help establish new sections. All we need are three founder members to begin a new section. For further information please ask them to contact the National Clarion Secretary.
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CURRENT CL ON OFFICIALS
Secretary Newsletter Editor
President
Racing Secretary
Easter Meet Organiser
Treasurer Membership Secretary
Records Secretary
Wortley Hall Weekend Organisers
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member Racing Team Manager
Committee Member
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lan Clarke 18 Sapperton, Werrington Peterborough PE4 5BS
Bob Waddilove 36 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, OLX
Paul Harwood Pump Station House, Daleside Road Nottingham, NG2 4DH
Merlin Evans 3 Green Lane, Heaton Moor Stockport, SK4 3LE
Kevin Hulbert
Ferndale Court, Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EZ
Audrey Waddilove 36 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, CW11 OLX
Brian and Ann Burchell (have moved) 2 Wulphere Close, Dunkeswell Honiton, Devon. EX14 OUU
Frank Bibby 130 Crompton Way Bolton, BL2 2SB
Ken Hemsley 117 Southcliffe Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 IES
Graham Pearce 70 Springdale Gardens Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2SS
Norman Luxford 93 Sandstone Road, London, SEI2 0UZ
01733 577108
01270 761446
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01675 464066
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01204 393065
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Bath Road Club
2 ACE Racing Team
3 Wellington Wheelers
4 Harp Road Club
5 Comet Road Club
6 Archer Road Club
7 Sheaf Velo
8 Andover Wheelers
9 Featherstone Road Club 10 Oval Cycling Club
Il South Gate Cycling Club
12 Cycle Sport Dynamo
ANSWERS TO BOB’S BIG CLARION QUIZ FROM THE LAST NEWSLETTER
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Bolton Clarion
South Pennine Road Club Northants Triathlon Club Birdwell Wheelers Harrogate Nova C.C. Gravesend Cycling Club North Notts Olympic Barnet Cycling Club South Bucks Road Club Cycling Club Eclispe Matlock Cycling Club
Thirty Second Association
Thanks to Bob Waddilove our esteemed President, for this quiz, personally really enjoyed trying to work out the answers.
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DATES FOR 1998 EVENTS
Friday 10th to Easter Meet Torquay Sunday 13th April See details in this news letter Saturday 27th June Clarion Road Race Championships
Stockport see BCF handbook
1,2,3 cats 80 miles
3,4,),L cats 40 miles
(Clarion Champs are in the |,2,3 event)
Saturday 29th August Clarion Track Championships Manchester Velodrome 4:00pm 8:00pm (includes juvenile omnium champs)
Sunday 30th August Clarion 25 mile Time Trial Championships Garstang/Preston L2525 Organised by the Bolton section See RTTC handbook for details (includes Ladies Tandem champs)
Friday October |6th to Wortley Hall Weekend Sunday October 8th North of Sheffield Sunday October 8th Clarion Hill Climb Championships
Near Wortley Hall
Last Years Hill Climb Championships at Wortley Hall Riders and spectators relax after a gruelling event.
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THE CLARION TRULY A NATIONAL CYCLING CLUB
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