Busy weekend, Thank yous, Cyclo-cross skills, New members, Clothing order

by Tim Costello

Busy weekend

It's a busy weekend in store. On Saturday it's the final "monument" of the year. Il Giro di Lombardia. The most picturesque of all the one day classics. Damiano Cunego goes for win number four. It really is spectacular scenery. I was lucky enough to watch in 2004 when Cunego won for the first time.

The descent off the Civiglio

Eurosport are showing the race live from 2:30pm on Saturday.
On Sunday it's the Bognor Regis CC's classic Hilly 28 around the roads of Goodwood. We have 11 starters. Start list here.
Later the same day is the first Chichester Sportive starting from Chichester College from 08:30. Details here.
I'm off on Ciclisti Vecchi duties in the final LVRC event at Walliswood.

Thank yous

I've had a number of thank yous from riders, both verbal and by e-mail, for JP's Sussex Border race. Particularly gracious was that of Paul Caton who is a 3rd category veteran. Paul writes ... "Just a quick note to say thanks for organising a great race and by far the best I have ridden all year. As a 3rd cat and LVRC member the pace was pretty quick at the start and the first climb a worry. I don't know how you climb Hartinberg in 39x18 as I used 39*21 which was my lowest gear and just got over. A short chase down the other side got me back in what was left of the peloton. The finishing circuit was gruesome but I managed to stay with it although I punctured just before the end but with a wheel change managed to finish just off the back.

A fantastic mornings racing on a challenging course, excellent lead cars, marshals, service car, cakes etc and a chance to ride with the stars.

Thanks to everyone."

Cyclo-cross skills

Our first ever cyclo-cross skills session, hosted by myself, was held at Hunters Race. I was pleased with the turnout. Alderney and Erin baker had a go, but were hampered by their inability to pick up their bikes! More spinach required!
A copy of my notes is now available in the members' only area.

New members

Welcome to the following new members
Nick Lees - West Lavington (below)

Ben Wilkes - Chichester (below)

Jeremy Bushell - Chichester (below)

Colin James - Aldwick (below)

Steven Wright - Bognor Regis (below)

Duncan Morrison - Arundel
Andrew Tripp - Fishbourne
Michael Tout - Chichester (below)

Simon Harewood - Horndean
Lee Morton - Selsey
Andrew Brabyn - Emsworth
John Saunders - Chichester
Shaun Barnett - Cowplain
Matthew Whiting - Chichester
Dave Simnett - Chichester