The Annual Christmas Lunch run- 25 / 11 / 2009
The venue is the Frome Bridge Mill, just off the Whitminster roundabout on the A38. The table has been booked for 12.30pm on Wed. 9th December for 10 to 12 people,so first come first served. A deposit of £5.00 is required. Please see attached menu, and contact Reg Or Brendan to book your place.
Prize Presentation Night - 13 / 11 / 2009
Standards (rides must submit their applications for G,S,B or PB or Club Record)
Derek Smetham
25 PB 52.09
50 PB 1.50.42
John Sirett
10 Gold 22.21
25 Gold 56.51
50 Gold 2.00.04
Andy Shapland
10 Bronze 25.09
Alan Green
10 Silver 23.21
50 Gold 2.02.46
Scott Hayward
10 Bronze 26.02
Prizes
Evening Points (best of 10 club events (excluding hill climbs) – 20 points for winner of club event, 19 for second etc…)
1st Derek Smetham 200
2nd Neil Dimon 196
3rd John Sirett 183
Vet Evening Points (evening points + age points of 40-44 2pts, 45-49 5 pts, 50-54 8pts, 55-59 12pts, 60+ 15pts)
1st Dave Farmer 318
2nd Tony Emery 274
3rd John Sirett 263
Vets BAR (10,25,50 on stds)
1st Tony Emery +55.32
Hill Climb (evening points summed for both events)
1st Derek Smetham 40
=2nd Elliot Savage 36
=2nd Paul Rochowiak 36
Vets Road Race (20 points for a win, 19 pts for a second etc…)
1st Derek Smetham 55pts
2nd Brendan Lynch 36pts
Best Improvement (club 10 time at start of season compared with best club 10 time overall for the year)
1st Scott Hayward +2mins 41secs (30.22 to 27.41)
Clubman of the Year (voted by members at the AGM)
Andy Shapland
Most Unfortunate Rider (voted by members at the AGM)
Gary Strickland
Bristol South CC Hillclimb - 20 / 10 / 2009
Derek Smetham,Tony Emery and David Walshaw from Dursley RC took part in the annual Bristol South CC Hillclimb Derek Smetham was the 1st Vet category winner in 8.13.1.
Autumn Epic Cyclosportive 2009- 9 / 10 / 2009
On Sunday 4th October Four Dursley riders rode the Autumn Epic Sportive on 4th October. The event was set in Knighton Powys, and took in the beautiful scenery of mid Wales and the Elan Valley.
The four, Andy Muit, Jeremy Evererd, Ed Martin and Brendan Lynch set off together to cover the 95 mile hilly route. The first 15 miles were undulating then we hit the first climb and our group split apart, regrouping on the steep 40mph decent. The route continued to go up and up until a fast decent took us to Rhyder, the first feed stop.
From Rhyder a three mile climb over into the stunning Elan Valley, with narrow quiet roads twisting and turning along lake sides and wooded hills. Following a route with many ups and downs. At 70 miles we arrived at the foot of the awsome Glas-Cwm Hill, 28% in parts and straight up with many riders walking.
After many more smaller climbs, with 3 miles to go the final climb, a leg sapping 2 miles with a one mile fast decent back into Knighton.
The event was well organised and marshalled, with motor cycle safety officers throughout the route. At the finish was a delicious meal of bean stew for every rider, which was very welcome after our hard ride .
All four Dursley riders finished in a respectable time and thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Ed Martin - 05:56:27
Brendon Lynch - 06:00:58
Andy Muitt - 06:12:47
Jeremy Evered - 06:20:02
Prize Claims Deadline - 6 / 10 / 2009
Time Trial standards claims
Please make your Time Trial standards claims by 16th Oct. For those of you who are not familiar with the standards prizes, the idea is if you have done a certain time in a race, which is a certain standard, as defined in the standards table, then you can claim a prize for it at the Prize Presentation evening. Once you have achieved that standard you will only get a prize if you achieve the next standard up or if you achieve a PB or a club record.
Road Race Points claims
If anyone had top 10 finishs in a road races, please let me know. I need the information in order to work out who wins the senior and vets road race awards. As a reminder the points system is as follows:-
- 1st 20 points
- 2nd 15 points
- 3rd 12 points
- 4th 10 points
- 5th 8 points
- 6th 6 points
- 7th 4 points
- 8th 3 points
- 9th 2 points
- 10th 1 points
News roundup - 4 / 10 / 2009
On 20th September Derek Smetham rode a 25 mile time trial along the Neath valley in Wales. Conditions were perfect: a warm, sunny and calm day meant the riders had a chance to go for a PB. He took 1:31 off with 52:09 (28.8mph). Irish professional David McCann, broke Chris Boardmans 16 year old competition record by 3 seconds with 45:54 (32.7mph). He went on to ride the world championship time trial in Switzerland a few days later and came 11th.
Alan Green of DRC rode his first 50 mile time trial near Cirencester on the same day and his time was a very respectable 2:02:46 (24.4mph).
Last weekend the penultimate round of the WTTA Hardriders series was held near Gloucester. Four DRC members took part in the 25 mile event. The course went from Gloucester to Ledbury and included some short, sharp climbs. The results were: Derek Smetham(0:57:47,26mph), Alan Green(1:03:35,23.6mph), Tony Emery(1:09:33,21.6mph), Dave Walshaw(1:13:25,20.4mph).
Weekend PB! - 21 / 9 / 2009
Derek Smetham pulled off a PB 52-09 in the Port Talbot Wheelers "25" this was just 8 seconds away from former club member Dave Rudland's club record!!
Alan Green did the "Severn RC 50" in a repectable 2:02:46 for his first attempt at the distance
Cheddar Cyclosportive 2009- 21 / 9 / 2009
On Sunday 20th September Andy Shapland, Andy Muitt and Jer Evered took part in the Cheddar Cyclosportive 2009 doing the 160KM course. It was a fantastic ride through the Somerset countryside taking in the Somerset Levels and the Mendip hills including Cheddar gorge and Burrington Combe. It was a great day sun and no wind and the feed stops were really well organised. The First 65 miles were fast and flat averaging 20mph and real climbs did not coming until 68, 83 & 94 miles. We all finished in 6:24
Off Road Rides - Wednesday Nights - 15 / 9 / 2009
By popular request this Wednesday's ride 16/09/09 has been moved from the New Inn Woodmancote to the FOX & HOUNDS , COALEY.
Meet at 18.45 with lights, helmet , beer money etc, at the Village Hall car park just down the road.
Rides are split into 2 groups (EasyRiders and RuffRiders) and its just a fairly easy social gathering taking in local woods, hills, bridleways, paths, etc, etc. aiming to get back for approx 9.00-9.30 for a beer and sandwiches..
Swindon RC Hardriders - 30 / 8 / 2009
Dursley had 3 riders in this event, on what is known as a testing course.
Derek Smetham came in 5th place, David Walshaw 25th and Tony Emery 30th
New DRC Rushmire hill climb - 28 / 8 / 2009
Start at "10% gradient" sign approx 0.8 miles out of Wotton under Edge on the Tetbury road, map ref 763939.
Finish after approx 1.3 miles opposite parking area next to Golf Course map ref 771952
Please do not park at the start as limited space needs to be reserved for officials.
Plenty of parking available at the finish.
Winter Club meets - 24 / 8 / 2009
Now we are close to the end of the evening meets, we are now looking at the keeping the meets going as a Social cafe meet once a month.
So as part of the normal Sunday club runs, on the last Sunday in each month we will be having a Club meet at a cafe.... so you can join in with the club ride, or make you own way or even drive.This is a good chance to keep in touch and have a chat . a list of the meets will be put up in due course.
Starting on Sunday 27th September 11:00 @ Malmesbury Garden Centre
News round up - 24 / 8 / 2009
The last DRC 10 of the season was held last Thursday in sunny conditions but with a strong south west breeze. It made for a fast ride to Slimbridge and hard on the return. Most rides were about half to a minute slower than normal. Matt Revell rode his first ever 10 in a respectable 27:21 (21.9mph). Paul Rochowiak was DNF due to a mechanical problem. Derek Smetham won at a speed of 26.3mph. see results page
Last Sunday, 3 DRC members rode a 25 mile time trial based on the Neath valley. Their times were Derek Smetham 53:43 (27.9mph), Tony Emery 58:38 (25.5mph), Phillipa Crocker 1:13:23(20.4mph,PB). Julia Shaw set the womans competition record with 51:08 (29.3mph) and Michael Hutchinson was just 4 seconds off Chris Boardmans record (45:57) with 46:01 (32.6mph).
also on on Sunday Dave Walshaw rode the Gloucester City C.C. on the U72 25.00 miles in 01:11:06
News round up - 2 / 8 / 2009
Last Thursday, DRC held its last club sporting time trial of the season. It was 2 laps of the 6.5 mile circuit near Berkeley. The riders had a sunny evening with a stiff SW breeze and the top 3 places were closely fought. Lee Rankin won with a avg. speed of 26.5 mph. see full resultson the results page.
On Sunday, 2 DRC members took part in the Cardiff 50 mile time trial based at Abergavenny. It is a reasonably fast course including dual carriageway and some undulating A roads. Conditions were sunny with a slight westerly breeze. The results were Derek Smetham 1:56:25, Philippa Crocker 2:43:45.
News round up - 27 / 7 / 2009
Last Thursday 18 competitors rode the DRC club 10. It was a sunny evening with a stiff SW breeze giving the usual high speed outward leg and the ‘wall’ on the return. Duathlete Lee Rankin won with a speed of 27.3mph. see results:
News round up - 12 / 7 / 2009
Severn RC open TT 10 mile on the U7b
Wind with you on the way out, I think later riders had the worst of the weather with a strong head wind on the homeward leg. But the heavy rain held off, with only very light rain at the end. John Sirrett of Dursley RC - did a very good 23:28. meanwhile Scott Hayward of Dursley RC did 26:02 (PB) and came 4th in the Juniors
Dursley Road Club/ WTTA Hardriders 25, July 7th 2007
Fortunately, the recent rain kept away and although the weather played its part with the usual strong westerly winds blowing across the course, six riders beat the hour with the Chippenham Wheelers Team once again winners averaging nearly 26mph. The U109 is still a demanding ‘hard-riders’ course, making Ben Anstie’s winning time of 56:37 just 13 seconds short of the course record an exceptional performance. Last year’s winner Jeff Jones pipped into second by just one second!
All of the finishers get our congratulations, with special mention to the prize-winners, including Ben Anstie (1st), Jeff Jones (2nd) and Chris Madge (3rd) - Ben led Chippenham & District Wheelers to the team award with Jeff Jones and Simon Snowdon. The Vets Prize was won with by Pete Wilson of Bath CC and Aileen Brown also of the Bath CC took the woman’s prize for the 4th year. Aaron Preece made a determined ride to take the Junior’s prize. see results page for full details
News round up - 8 / 7 / 2009
LVIS 10, on the U47
Fast 180 strong field from all over the place
DRC times ... Derek Smetham (V40) 21-15; John Sirrett (V50) 22-30; Dave Farmer (V60) 23-33; Tony Emery (V60) 24-04
(Clearly it's all about age !!)
News round up - 4 / 7 / 2009
3 DRC members recently rode a 50 mile time trial near Cirencester run jointly by Corinium and Bristol South CC. It was a full field of 120 riders. It was hot, sunny and a rare ‘float’ day, so-called due to no breeze and therefore perfect conditions.
The results were: Derek Smetham 1:50:42 (27.1mph,18th,PB), John Sirett 2:00:04 (25mph,60th,PB),Tony Emery 2:10:34 (23mph,92nd).
On Thursday DRC held a club 10. It was another warm and reasonably fast evening. Mat Burbridge won with an average speed of 26.8mph
News round up - 26 / 6 / 2009
Last Thursday, the 16 competitors riding the DRC evening time trial were blessed with sunny, warm and calm conditions. The 2-lap event from the A38 to Wanswell and Berkeley amounted to 13.6 miles. Lee Rankin won it at an average speed of 27.6mph.
News round up - 19 / 6 / 2009
18 riders competed last Thursday in the DRC 10 mile time trial. It was sunny and warm with a stiff southerly breeze and Dave Rudland won with an average speed of 26.8mph.
Last Thursday DRC held its club 10 mile time trial and it was won by Stuart Dodd, a European masters silver medallist on the track last year, with an average speed of 28mph. Scott Hayward also rode a PB, breaking the 28 minute barrier for the first time.
Interclub Time Trial - 4 / 6 / 2009
The annual interclub 10 was held on the U7b between Severn RC, Dursley RC, Gloucester CCC and Bristol South CC. 59 riders signed on with GCCC again dominating in numbers. The event was ran this year by Severn RC with the points scheme modified slightly from previous years whereby 60 pts for fastest, 59 for second etc as in previous years with the addition of removing the weighting towards riders by scoring the overall as an average points per number of riders.
Severn RC finally won the Interclub event after years of being close. Overall scores were:
- Severn RC ..............38.83
- Gloucester CCC ....32.79
- Dursley RC .............29.06
- Bristol South CC ....25.11
Full results now out.
Interclub Time Trial - 27 / 5 / 2009
This year's interclub is being hosted by the Severn RC and uses our own U7B course. Date is next Wednesday 3rd June.
Time of start is 7pm but places are limited to just 60 riders!!
ARRIVE EARLY TO BE GUARANTEED A RIDE!!
With over 20 Dursley riders sometimes riding our own club events, let's aim for a big turnout.
Please note: There will be no club event the following evening Thursday 4th.
News round up - 25 / 5 / 2009
22 riders took part in the DRC 10 mile time trial last Thursday. Conditions were sunny but a stiff southerly breeze made it difficult . please see results page.
John Sirett also took part in the Western Divisional championship 10 held last Saturday on the same course and recorded a time of 23:18 for 15th place.
Jeff Jones (Chippenham & Dist Whlrs) narrowly misses the DRC's U7B course record with a 20.50 (Record held by Richard Bradley with 20.44)
1st TLI Cotswold league Road Race - 17 / 5 / 2009
TLI Cotswold league RR is on Tuesday 19th May at 7pm @ Aston Keynes. This is a h'cap event and is just 26 miles. You don't need a licence just turn up and EOL.
Time Trial Club Points Table - 12 / 5 / 2009
The points table has now moved to the Time Trial page.
News round up - 11 / 5 / 2009
DRC held it’s first ‘sporting’ time trial of the season on Thursday, consisting of 2 laps of a 7 mile circuit from the A38 to Wanswell and Berkeley. Fifteen riders had to contend with rain and a stiff southerly breeze. Elliot Savage showed what he is capable of with his new dedicated time trial bike and Lisa Morgans used the event as part of her triathlon training.
On Sunday 3rd May, 5 DRC riders took part in the Cheltenham hilly 23. The results were:
- Derek Smetham 1:02:00 (6th),
- Alan Green 1:07:53 (20th)
- John Sirett 1:11:18 (30th)
- David Walshaw 1:19:13 (40th)
- Tony Emery 1:20:57 (41st).
The next hilly event was 29 miles near Frome on 10th May. Organised by Somer Valley CC, the results were:
- Derek Smetham 1:08:42
- Alan Green 1:15:50
- David Walshaw 1:24:23.
The next DRC event will be a 10 mile time trial starting near Newport Towers on Thursday 14th May at 7pm.
Forest of Dean Spring Classic 2009 - 5 / 5 / 2009
Andy Shapland, Andy Muitt and Stuart Berryman took part in the Forest of Dean Spring Classic on the 3rd May 2009 at around 85 mile route which is a tough test of your early season fitness. This is all based in Monmouth and takes you from there around the Wye valley and forest of Dean via 14 marked climbs varying from 3 miles long to 25%.
Bath CC 10 (U47) - 4 / 5 / 2009
3 riders from DRC competed in the open 10 mile time trial near Cirencester on Saturday 2nd May. The course is considered to be one of the fastest in England and attracts full fields (120 riders) including competitors from other parts of the country. Conditions were good with a slight west breeze and John Sirett achieved a PB. please see results page
White Horse Challenge - 28 / 4 / 2009
Brendan Lynch took part in the White Horse Challenge on the 26th April 2008 at around 150km through Wiltshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire with about 1400 metres of climbing
Brenden came 3rd in his Category and achieved Gold for his time!
Update - 28 / 4 / 2009
Good weekend performances from DRC Members in TT see results page for full details
Club TT - 27 / 4 / 2009
A pleasant evening attracted 23 riders to the Dursley Road Club 10 mile time trial last Thursday. It was mild with hazy sun and a southerly breeze made it fast out but harder on the return leg from Slimbridge. Andy Sexton, normally an iron man triathlete, proved his versatility by winning in a very respectable time on his first event of the season. John and Ken had barely enough time to set off the last rider before dashing to do the finish.
see results page for full details and the Club points table!
DRC Hilly Hardriders event - 19 / 4 / 2009
DRC held it’s open hilly time trial last Sunday. This is the most severe test for riders competing in the WTTA Hardriders competition. It begins with the climb of Rushmire then takes in the climbs of Crawley, Frocester and Selsley before finishing near the road to Stouts Hill. It totals 27.2 miles with approximately 864m (more than ½ mile) of vertical climbing and is a test of bike handling skills as well as climbing ability.
Three DRC members took part on a overcast morning with chilly northerly breeze. Their results were: Derek Smetham 1:21:20 (4th), Alan Green 1:28:51 (18th) and Tony Emery 1:56:03 (50th). The winner was Gavin Poupart (Echelon/Spiuk) in 1:20:00 who beat ex professional rider Rob Lyne (Giant CC) by just 3 seconds.
see the results page for the full results and report
DRC Hilly Hardriders event start sheet - 15 / 4 / 2009
Hardriders event start sheet 19th April 2009
W.T.T.A. Hilly U87 (05-04-2009) 29.30 miles - 06 / 4 / 2009
Another good showing from the core of Dursley Time triallers. see results
The postions to date after 5 events in the WTTA Hardriders is as follows:
Pos. |
Name |
Cat |
Club |
Points |
9 |
Derek Smetham |
V40 |
Dursley R.C. |
458 |
18 |
Tony Emery |
V60 |
Dursley R.C. |
407 |
45 |
Alan Green |
V40 |
Dursley R.C. |
201 |
81 |
John Sirett |
V50 |
Dursley R.C. |
93
|
88 |
David Walshaw |
V40 |
Dursley R.C. |
83 |
A Quick recap on recent events - 06 / 4 / 2009
On 2nd April DRC held it’s first club event of the season. A good evening tempted 19 riders to test the fitness against the clock. A short 6.8 mile course was used. Neil Dimon showed he is on the comeback after injury by posting the fastest time. Conditions were mild,sunny with slight NW breeze.
On 29th March 3 DRC riders competed in the Severn sporting 23 mile time trial starting at Tormaton, 4th event in the WTTA Hardriders competition. Conditions were mild, sunny with slight SW breeze. Results were: D.Smetham (57:10, joint 5th), J.Sirett (1:03:51, 31st), T.Emery (1:10:44, 47th).
Diamond-hf.com U47 10 miles - 04 / 4 / 2009
Nice day with just a cool, stiff west wind. Full, good class fields - riders from all over the place flocking to the U47 !
Dave Farmer put in good time in a quality field of 119 riders. see results
Club TT - 02 / 4 / 2009
A good Dursley RC turn out for the first club Time trial of the year. Neil Dimon showing early season form by a second over Derek Smetham. . see results
Severn RC Hardriders - 29 / 3 / 2009
A good Dursley RC performance at the Severn RC hardriders event. Derek Smetham proving a week training in the sun can do wonders with a 5th position. see results and gallery
A week to go to the First club time trial - 26 / 3 / 2009
On 2nd April is the first club time trial of the year, a good time to test how the winters training has gone and dust of the race bike's!
Roundup of recent events - 16 / 3 / 2009
On 8th March, four Dursley Road Club riders began their racing season in the Chippenham Hardriders 24 mile hilly time trial. The route started at Kington Langley and took in the climbs of Lyneham Banks, Callow Hill and other short but steep climbs near Malmesbury and finished in Startley. The results were: Derek Smetham 57:49 (9th), Alan Green 1:03:29 (23rd), Dave Walshaw 1:07:07 (38th ,tandem), Tony Emery 1:13:30 (55th).
The 2nd event in the series was held 14th March on a 19 mile course based in Bruton, Somerset. Two DRC riders took part: Derek Smetham 46:53 (4th), Tony Emery 1:02:14 (40th).
Regs "Severn Vale" Winter Warmer event - 15 / 3 / 2009
Good weather made a good turn out for Regs "Severn Vale" Winter Warmer 41 miles - Results will follow in the next couple of days.
Thanks to Reg for a well orgainised event.
Severn RC 2 - up and solos - 1 / 3 / 2009
The only Dursley R.C. entry in this early season event was Phillipa Crocker 1.25.01
Regs Winter Warmer Rescheduled event - 17 / 2 / 2009
Sunday 15th March 2009 --- Rescheduled event
Starts 9am at Shepherd's Patch Cafe. From the A38 carrry on through Slimbridge and the cafe is by the canal.
About 41 miles - always a good turnout for this popular Reliability Ride
Regs Winter Warmer cancelled - 07 / 2 / 2009
is cancelled due to the weather
Pre Season Meet - 30 / 1 / 2009
Really good turn out for the pre season meet, looks like DRC will be in for a good 2009 season!.
Regs Winter Warmers - 26 / 1 / 2009
Regs famous reliability ride had great turn out on Sunday 25th January weather was kind for the first of these famous rides results now in.
New Website goes live! - 22 / 1 / 2009
West DC Open events 2009 - 20 / 1 / 2009
Full entry details are on the CTT main website until the Handbooks are ready and there may well be on online entry system soon, dates are being added to the diary.
Time Trial season - 12 / 1 / 2009
the countdown has began and its will be there before you know it the clubs dates are now in the diary.
Regs Winter Warmers - 12 / 1 / 2009
Regs famous reliability rides, some thing to get you ready for the season ahead datesare in the diary
Winter Club Runs
Dursley Road Club "Club run" are on a Sunday and are geared to the slowest rider. We are always pleased to see anyone new who might care to join us.
We meet at the Tesco’s in Cam, Dursley at 09:00 The rides take us through the breathtaking countryside and picturesque towns and villages of the Cotswold’s.
A regular stop is made along the route at café at around 11 (approximately 2/3 of the way around) invariably at the café or a café of a garden centre.
Distances covered vary with the time of year. We typically ride a route of 40 - 50 miles. Don't worry if the distances seem daunting, there is always the option to just ride to the café and then return after this. It’s a good way of meeting club members and getting fit.
