Congleton Cycling Club

Club Time Trial Season starts with Hilly Cracker

The Club’s weekly Time Trials commenced last Tuesday with the annual Hilly 10-mile on the tough Blacky Bank / Bridestones / Rushton / Wood Treatment Works / Timbersbrook / Coach & Horses circuit. Twelve riders exerted themselves and although held in clear, dry, sunny conditions, it was made tougher than usual due to the cold air. This was indicated by two large gritting trucks in action, one of which caused two of the riders to slow to a following pace on a downhill section whilst chewing the salty grit! The fastest Congleton rider was Karl Austin in 32 minutes 50 seconds, followed by Brendan McGloughlan, Tony Elliott and Andy Malbon in 34 to 35 minutes. Steve Sladin achieved 40 minutes on his mountain bike.

Lynne and Neil Skellern, Karl Austin, John Harrison, Peter Hayhurst and Peter Nelson have ridden more local 10-mile and 25-mile Time Trials. Karl Austin also rode the tough Wrexham Hilly Time Trial which included two ascents of the Horseshoe Pass. Last Saturday, in the M&D 25 based on Goostrey and in very windy conditions, Neil Skellern and Karl Austin demonstrated their high level of fitness with 59 and 60 minutes respectively. The two Peters were more-or-less satisfied with their 74 minute times.

Rob Waghorn completed his 10th AUDAX ride of this year. His latest was his first 300k of 2008, the Heart of England.

For full results and other details of Club activities see
www.congletoncyclingclub.org.uk

The Club meets every Thursday at 8.30pm at the Rugby Club, Park Street and welcomes anyone who would like to swap ideas and stories on all cycling topics. This Sunday at 9.30 a.m. is the “Graham McCargo Ride” through the lanes to the Penny Farthing Café in Knutsford. All are welcome to join this leisurely ride.