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The club confined time trial took place on Saturday July 12th 2008. With a strong headwind 23 riders set off over the 10 mile course. Write up by Stuart Bruce.
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A relaxing holiday ride by some club members. Write up kindly submitted by Simon.
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The club time trial will be held on Saturday 12th July 2008. This is a 10 mile course and the route is that same as last year. Meet 10:00am at layby on Ponteland to Kirkley Hall road, half mile before Kirkley Hall. First rider away at 10.30am.
Brief description of route:
Start at chevron sign, 30 meteres east of Kirkley Hall entrance, follow the road to Gubeon Wood, turn left onto the B6524 and head for Whalton, ride through Whalton, heading for Belsay and with an uphill finsh just past East Trewick farm, about 1 mile from Belsay.
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The club confined road race will be held on Wednesday 25th June at 7.30pm. The circuit used will be the Tranwell Circuit (map can be found in the Members Area) and the race will be 4 laps (32 miles) starting and finishing 1 mile north of Saltwick Hill. This is a change to the start/finish of previous years. This is a handicap RR and are all welcome to try their hand.
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The triathlon taster sessions start on Sunday 27th April at Gosforth Pool. These session will run for an hour from 1pm, the cost is £2.50. Contact Richard if you would like to attend.
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Hamsterley forest sprint duathlon
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Five members of Gosforth Road Club took part in the Hamsterley Forest Sprint Duathlon on Sunday 16th March. Will Kaye completed the 5k run-25k bike-5k run course in a time of 01:28 (13th overall), followed by Stephen Gilroy (01:33/21st), David Moir (01:38/31st), Mark Johnson 33rd (01:38/33rd) and Stephen Borlos (01:40/37th). For a race report, full results and pictures go to www.northernpulse.co.uk.
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Triathlon taster sessions
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Open to current and any potential new members of the Gosforth Road Club, these sessions will take place at Gosfoth Pool. Consisting of a 45 minute coached swim sessions followed by the opportunity to meet with other triathletes and learn more about tri specific training and racing, these sessions will run between 1-2 pm on a Sunday afternoon starting in April (the exact start date will be confirmed soon).
These taster sessions are support by Triathlon England North East and are planned to run initialy for a period of 12 weeks. Please contact Richard if you are interested in attending these sessions.
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Triathlon taster sessions and other developments
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Gosforth Road Club has been affiliated to British Triathlon since 2004. At that time members of the club were regularly participating in triathlons and other multi-sport events across the North East and nationally.
The club has recently been contacted by Georgie Rurtherford (the new British Triathlon, Regional Development Manager for North East) with a view to developing the triathlon side of the club. So, over the next few weeks/months there are plans to put on some coached swim, turbo/spinning and triathlon taster sessions for current/potential new members.
If you are interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact Richard.
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Tyne velo reliability ride
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The Tyne Velo Reliability Ride takes place on Sunday 13th April 2008. The entry fee is £10 which includes lunch and 2 snacks. There are 6 ride options to choose from which are:
A 100 miles in 6 hours 16.7 mph
B 100 miles in 7 hours 14.3 mph
C 100 miles in 8 hours 12.5 mph
D 75 miles in 5 hours 15 mph
E 75 miles in 6 hours 12.25 mph
F 50 miles in 4 hours 12.5 mph
There are a maximum of 140 riders allowed for this event and entries close on the 23rd March 2008. Please provide the following if you wish to enter this event:
Ride, Name, Address, Telephone Number.
A 9 x 4 stamped addressed envelope.
£10 Cheque/PO made payable to the 'Tyne Velo Club'.
and send to:
Derek Graham
63 Twizell Ave.
Blaydon
NE21 4EX
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The club held its annual hill climb at the usual venue of Prospect Hill on 6th October.
Read the full story and results of the hill climb.
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Track visit 18th November 2007
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The National Cycling Velodrome has been booked exclusively for the club on Sunday 18th November 2007. We have a 2 hour slot from 1-3pm and it is hoped that there will be sufficient interest shown by all club members, old and new, to make the booking viable. This will be the first time the club will have the chance to ride on the new surface.
All members are welcome to come and NO experience is necessary as expert tuition will be given. Bikes are also available for hire. To book your place please email Peter and you will be kept informed of all arrangements.
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A typical Saturday club ride out into Northumberland taking in the scenery and stopping for a cuppa.
Meeting point at Regents Centre
Onwards to the cafe
Refreshed and ready to head back to Gosforth
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Club dinner and awards 2006
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The Gosforth Road Club dinner and awards ceremony took place on Saturday 13th January 2007 at the Brandling House in Gosforth Park.
Some of the awards were for:
Most improved rider
Fastest hill climb
Highest place in the Sloan road race
Fastest time trial
A good night was had by all with everyone having their fair share of food and booze.
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Annual general meeting 2006
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Minutes for the 2006 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place at the Gosforth Hotel on Sunday 12th November 2006 can be found here.
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Logons to the member’s area (link in the menu on the left hand side) have been sent out to all 2006 paid members of the Gosforth Road Club (GRC). If you have not received a username and password please contact either Austin or Peter and we will try to sort something out. The member’s area is an enclosed area and can only be viewed by people who have an active logon. Currently it consists of a forum where GRC members can communicate on various topics if they wish. Hopefully in the near future various other features will be added to benefit the club members. Any suggestions on additions to the area are greatly received. Access to the member’s area relies on paid membership to the GRC. This means that if payment is not received for 2007 and onwards then relevant accounts may be temporarily locked. Please logon and say hello.
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After New Year training will move up a notch. The harder Sunday ride will now be straight round with no cafe stop so come prepared. That means you and your bike. Energy drink in your bottle and some food in your back pocket are recommended. Make sure your bike is ready for it too.
The idea is that the group works together so a faster tempo on the flat and back off in the hills. Tell those in front if you see other riders around you struggling. Don’t wait for someone else to say it. Look out for your mates and they will look after you. Remember what goes around comes around. The stronger riders can turn round at the top of a climb and help out the others who are struggling.
There will continue to be a ride for those who do not want to ride at the same tempo as the training group. This group will do 60/70mls with a café stop. Average speed will be about the same as a Saturday or possibly a little faster but will include more hill work. It will suite those who want an easier week or are not yet up to going with the faster group.
Both groups will continue to meet at 9.30am on a Sunday.
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British cycling membership
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If you have never been a BC member and would like the free bronze membership for next year please contact Peter. He has forms that will give you this free Bronze membership or discounted Silver or Gold membership for one year. It is advisable for all club members to be a member of BC for the insurance cover plus other benefits whilst out cycling at any time.
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There is now a selection of club clothing in stock. Garments include short sleeved tops and waterproof rain gilets in a variety of sizes. More information from Peter. The next order will be placed in the New Year for Spring delivery.
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The club held its annual hill climb at the usual venue of Prospect Hill on 7th October.
Read the full story and results of the hill climb.
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The club cycling holiday and training week in Mallorca is now booked. Currently there are 41 people committed to coming along and some members are even extending their stay in the sun. The week is the 4th-12th May with some people going out a few days earlier.
We are staying at Club Pollentia which is close to Porto Pollencia in the NE corner of the island. There is still space for any late comers. However they will have to book their own flight and pay a single room supplement unless they can find someone else to come as well. More details can be obtained from the secretary.
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Gosforth RC top north east club
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The club has had it's most successful season for many years and is now the top ranked club in the region in the British Cycling rankings. Rankings for clubs and riders can be viewed at www.britishcycling.org.uk.
Chris Bush, Collin Humphrey, Matt Garnett and Rob Ormrod have all achieved higher category status and between them have notched up many wins in both BC and TLI races. They have been helped by other members of the team who have worked for these riders, sometimes to their own detriment. Well done to all for a very successful season which will be built on in 2007.
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The club is organising a major weekend of cycling events in 2007. The secretary has secured a major sponsorship deal with Northern Rock as headline sponsors and Madison/Shimano as technical sponsors. There will also be other secondary sponsors and to date Jennings, Croft, Laburnum Dental Practice, Cyclelogical, NEL fund managers have signed up. The events will take place on the 15th, 16th & 17th June and are as follows:
- Newcastle Leazes Criteriums
15th June 2007
same format as this year.
- Northern Rock Cylone Challenge
16th June 2007
A Sportive type event over 3 distances to suite all ages and abilities. Distances of 31, 62 and 100 miles (approximate).
- Beaumont Trophy
17th June 2007
Premier calendar event 100mls for Elite, 1, 2 Categories.
There are 10 premier calendar events in the UK each year and the very best of British riders will be riding. Also in the calendar: Sloan Trophy 29th April 2,3,4 Category race 64 mls.
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This highly enjoyable evening of superb racing promoted by Gosforth RC and Newcastle City Council took place June 29 in Leazes Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Some results and pictures can be found on the Leazes 2006 page.
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Gosforth members with children may be interested in a new club for 7 to 18 year olds. Newcastle Phoenix CC is a British Cycling-Go Ride club based at Exihibition Park in Newcastle. The club meets every Saturday at 10am at the park cafe.
Ian McGeorge, a qualified BC coach, provides one hour of cycling skills training using paths in Exhibition Park and the Town Moor. To join just come to the meeting place. Ian can be contacted by email. For more information see the Newcastle Phoenix CC website www.newcastlephoenix.com.
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A new era of cycling in the north east
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Sastre stays ahead of Tour rivals
Carlos Sastre retains the overall lead of the Tour de France after an uneventful stage 18 takes the race from Bourg-d'Oisans to Saint-Etienne.
Stage 18 as it happened
Carlos Sastre retains the Tour de France's yellow jersey after stage 18 from Bourg-d'Oisans to Saint Etienne.
Sastre takes over as Tour leader
Spain's Carlos Sastre takes the yellow jersey after winning a thrilling stage of the Tour de France but Cadel Evans is favourite for overall victory.
Thomas wants Nevado jailed
Geraint Thomas says his Barloword team-mate Moises Duenas Nevado should go to prison after the Spanish rider failed a drug test.
Schleck retains slender Tour lead
Tour de France leader Frank Schleck keeps the yellow jersey after a gruelling mountain stage in the Alps.
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Friday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 14mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 66%,
UV risk: moderate,
Pollution: moderate,
Sunrise: 05:02BST, Sunset: 21:23BST
Saturday: light showers, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 89%,
UV risk: moderate,
Pollution: low,
Sunrise: 05:04BST, Sunset: 21:21BST
Sunday: light showers, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 3mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 92%,
UV risk: moderate,
Pollution: low,
Sunrise: 05:05BST, Sunset: 21:19BST
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