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07/10/201807/10/2018

Vintage Tankard – 2018 – Results

A clear sky and frost gave a very cool, but sunny start for the 37 riders from Ross, Newport and RDFCC on this inter-Club contest our Hilly Lydbrook 15 mile course. All Clubs take something from the day. RDFCC retain the tankard with impressively consistent time over the top 6 with an average of just under 42mins, Earl fastest with 40:41. Newport next with a team average of 43.5mins and fastest time of the day for Owen Burgess 39:55 supported by very fast times from a group of talented younger riders. The Ross team average not far behind at 45mins and Louise Hart smashing the Womens Course Record by over 5 mins setting 44:49 to beat.

Many thanks to the many helpers. Rob and the cake makers and providers for the refreshments at the Hall, Martin, Ant and the other Marshals out on the course, Ian pushing off.

Name		Club	Finish
Owen	Burgess	Newport	0:39:55:5
Earl	Smith	RDFCC	0:40:41:5
Olly	Rowlands	Newport	0:41:14:6
Dave	Bucknall	RDFCC	0:41:37:8
Steve	Beal	RDFCC	0:41:47:9
Craig	Buffry	RDFCC	0:41:50:9
John	Mansell	RDFCC	0:42:44:5
Brett	Ireland	RDFCC	0:42:45:5
Rick	Harris	Ross	0:42:54:7
Rob	Hussey	RDFCC	0:43:36:4
Ryan	Abram	Newport	0:43:49:4
Matt	Fallon	Ross	0:44:24:1
Louis	Hay	Newport	0:44:40:0
Max	Suff	RDFCC	0:44:41:0
Louise	Hart	Ross	0:44:59:0
Tony	Phelps	Ross	0:45:14:1
George	Comins	Newport	0:45:31:8
Rob	Newth	RDFCC	0:45:53:3
Nick	Cutcliffe	RDFCC	0:45:55:2
Adam	Taylor	RDFCC	0:46:15:4
James	Coull	Ross	0:46:16:0
Paul	Jones	RDFCC	0:46:17:8
Allan	Hodgson	Newport	0:46:21:5
Paul	Stephens	Ross	0:46:50:3
Phil	Sims	Newport	0:47:29:9
Catalin	Patrichi	Ross	0:48:07:3
Richard	Harrington	Ross	0:48:50:5
Matt	Neale	RDFCC	0:49:05:7
Aled	Roberts	Newport	0:49:43:0
Beckie	Comins	Newport	0:50:01:6
Dave	Kearsey	RDFCC	0:50:13:2
Tom	Knight	Ross	0:50:16:2
Matt	Winters	Ross	0:50:17:8
Elsa	Bromhall	Ross	0:50:58:5
Matt	Davies	Newport	0:51:26:3
Rachel	Morgan	Ross	0:53:45:3
Ed	Hay	Newport	0:54:08:8

30/09/201830/09/2018

2018 Vintage Tankard – Calling all members!

Hi All – keenly anticipating the Vintage Tankard next weekend (7th October). A reminder that details are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/292189701339718/

Please note: this event is open to all riders – whatever level. More the merrier! It is a really inclusive event. Donations of cake also most welcome.

Note – arrivals from 9am at English Biknor Village Hall (Redhouse Ln, English Bicknor, Coleford GL16 7PB) for registration. Start time: 10am. Refreshments and cake for all finishers back at the village hall. Any questions, PLEASE MESSAGE US.

12/09/2018

Club Annual General Meeting 2018

All members are encouraged to attend to hear what has been going on and to elect a new committee for the forthcoming year.

1. Below is a list of the current officers. I have indicated their intention to stand for re-election. Anyone standing down needs replacing and everyone should feel happy to nominate someone or volunteer themselves for these posts and any others. It would be very helpful to see nominations etc in advance of the meeting.

Post	Elected
Chairman	Matt Neale	Happy to continue
Secretary	Martin Green	Standing down
Vice Chairman	Dan Lewis	Standing down
Club Time Trial Secretary	John Linden	Happy to continue
Press Secretary	Paul Jones	Happy to continue
Membership Sec	Steve Beal	Standing down
Club Shop/Kit	Matt Neale	Happy to continue
Competition Sec	Dave Bucknall	Happy to continue
Web/Media Manager	Sarah Bucknall	Standing down
Asstnt Web Manager	Annelise Jones	Standing down
Treasurer	Murray Biggs	Happy to continue
Women’s Rep	Sarah Bucknall	Standing down
Social Secretary	Rob Hussey	Happy to continue
Welfare & Youth Officer	Owain Dermody	Standing down
Co-opted Member	Mike Anstice	Have not confirmed.
Co-opted Member	Digby Rusling	Happy to continue
Co-opted Member	Steve Williams	Have not confirmed.
Co-opted Member	Earl Smith	Have not confirmed.

Mid year we also created a post of Ride Calender co-ordinator which is currently done by Ian Hall.

The position of Secretary is especially important. If you feel that you can take this on and want to know more about the role please get in touch with Martin who can help.

2. Important request. If you are in possession of any of the club trophies please return them to a committee member ASAP. They must be back before the AGM and the sooner the better please.

3. Awards. Please let us know if you have achieved anything special this year, especially sporting events. We cannot ask everybody individually and rely on people telling us what has gone on. If you know of some one who has been successful please tell us and quickly.

Please think about these items. The club needs your support and involement to contiinue its success and growth.

Hope to see you at the AGM.

Matt Neale

RDFCC Chairman.

11/09/2018

Parkend 1km – 4th Sept 2018 – Results

Dull dry evening for the 14 riders out on the final Club TT of the season. Michelle setting a new Course Record. Digby on fixed fastest on the night.
Thanks Martin and Earl timing and pushing off.

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Name	Club	Finish Time		Old PB	PB Now
Digby Rusling	RDFCC	0:01:15:2			0:01:13:1
Craig Buffry	RDFCC	0:01:16:6	PB	0:01:18:4	0:01:16:6
Paul Stephens	Ross	0:01:17:7			0:01:11:2
Max Suff	RDFCC	0:01:18:5	PB	0:01:23:7	0:01:18:5
Paul Jones	RDFCC	0:01:19:7	PB	0:01:22:7	0:01:19:7
John Mansell	RDFCC	0:01:19:8	PB	0:01:27:9	0:01:19:8
Tom Knight	Ross	0:01:20:0			0:01:17:4
Michelle Lee	RDFCC	0:01:20:5	Course Record		0:01:20:5
Dale Reed	RDFCC	0:01:20:5	PB	0:01:22:3	0:01:20:5
Rob Newth	RDFCC	0:01:22:4			0:01:20:5
Jon Morris	Chepstow CC	0:01:22:6	PB	0:01:25:3	0:01:22:6
Murray Biggs	RDFCC	0:01:23:2			0:01:23:0
Matt Neale	RDFCC	0:01:24:9			0:01:21:9
Andy Dallow	RDFCC	0:01:28:8	PB	0:01:34:0	0:01:28:8

29/08/2018

Fetter Hill Climb – 28th Aug – Results

Only 4 takers for this HC without the lure of chips after… Craig fastest on the night.

Thanks to Earl timing and Dave pushing off

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Name	Club	Finish Time		Old PB	PB Now
Craig Buffry	RDFCC	0:08:30:5	PB	0:08:38:0	0:08:30:5
Max Suff	RDFCC	0:09:43:9			0:09:41:0
Rob Newth	RDFCC	0:09:52:1	PB	0:10:29:0	0:09:52:1
Dale Reed	RDFCC	0:12:04:7			0:11:11:0

22/08/2018

Cannop x1 – 21st Aug 2018 – Results

Fine warm evening for the 12 riders out for this end of season TT. Tussle at the top with Dave fastest. A good set of PBs from riders who had a time for the course.

Thanks to Ian and Jane marshalling and Earl pushing off.

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Name	Club	Finish Time		Old PB	PB Now
Dave Bucknall	RDFCC	0:15:22:6	PB	0:15:33:1	0:15:22:6
Rob Hussey	RDFCC	0:15:35:0			0:15:35:0
Craig Buffry	RDFCC	0:15:49:5	PB	0:15:53:2	0:15:49:5
Max Suff	RDFCC	0:16:38:1	PB	0:17:04:3	0:16:38:1
Jon Morris	Chepstow CC	0:17:06:8			0:17:06:8
Rob Newth	RDFCC	0:17:16:2	PB	0:17:37:9	0:17:16:2
Dave Kearsey	RDFCC	0:18:24:9			0:18:24:9
Paul Stephens	Ross	0:18:26:7			0:17:11:0
Matt Neale	RDFCC	0:18:41:0	PB	0:19:06:5	0:18:41:0
Richard Wall	RDFCC	0:19:28:5			0:19:28:5
Dale Reed	RDFCC	0:19:34:3	PB	0:20:38:1	0:19:34:3
Andy Purvis	RDFCC	0:21:17:3			0:21:17:3

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