Over 60 years of cycling in and around the Forest of Dean
To be held at: Whitemead Park, Parkend
Guest speaker is Audax legend, Steve Abraham.
Awards and presentations as well as a traditional Festive Dinner.
Sat 24 November 2018
19:00 – 23:30 GMT
LOCATION
Whitemead Forest Park
Parkend, Forest of Dean
GL15 4LA
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 |
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.
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.
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 |
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
| Powered by Timing Trials | |||||
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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 |
