The 25 never attracts as big a field as the 10s but this week we were down to 14 riders out and back from Ponteland to Kirkwhelpington.

Another road work affected Championship event with a set of temporary lights at Belsay kept the marshals busy again, trying to trigger the sensors when we saw a rider coming. Probably half the field got stopped one way or the other but everyone got their stoppage time back so hopefully it didnt affect the results too much. Several riders seemed to value the time for a rest and regroup!

Showers cleared an hour before the event to leave a moderate westerly and cool conditions.

No new riders this week but I`m not aware Michael Lynch of Derwentside has ridden this course with us before.

Only 2 PBs on the night too, which suggests conditions werent the best but notably Russ Hughes chose his time to shine wisely, first time under the hour in a club event and bagged the Championship with it. Only 6 seconds seperated Russ,

Roger and Kyle at the 10 two weeks ago but Russ`s performance was convincing tonight. Francis Smith was the other PB.

Raymond Bell competed for the first time with us in his 8th decade, Happy Birthday!

Special mention to Becci Leung and Mike James who missed out on their hour goal 4 weeks ago on the tandem. They returned with significant determination and clocked a gross 1.00.11 but with 27 seconds stoppage at the lights, achieved their objective with a 59:44, being the only other machine to sneak under the hour on the night. Both were clearly delighted but Becci showed her pleasure with more exuberance.

Thanks as ever to the marshals, of course to the stalwart club members who always turn out for me but also to Henry Knight who was drafted in by his Dad in his post A`level relaxation, and the ever supportive Sharon Dyson. We only just had enough to run the event today so if anyone else fancies a night out please get in touch for the 18th.

Read more: Club 25 4.7.19 25 Championship

The Vags 10 mile championship and GHS regional qualifier and N&DCA Junior championship. 

This was a challenging event with the complication of the Juveniles riding first and the course being changed due to the roadworks at the start. The whole course was shunted forwards 0.23 miles to keep it at 10 miles, measured by my walking with a GPS, so no guarantees of accuracy. Many thanks to Sharon (as always) for helping with the organisation and doing all the arrangements for the Juvenile event. Also commendation to Cliff for cutting the grass at the finish area!

Moderate Westerly on the night but fair conditions. Overall probably not a fast night with only 5 PBs and we often get 8-11 at this time of year (record 26 PBs in July 16). 

Results for the Juveniles are on the N&DCA facebook page. The winner Josh Charlton came close to the all time record with his 21:13 just 11 seconds off, although the alterntive start and unofficial measurements make this incomparable (but unbeliveably impressive especially considering his age).

PBs go to Mark Robertson, who also got the win on the road bike which has become his signature style, Roger Clarke (who probably has faster times from before I took the reins in 2014?), Kyle Spence, who PBs every time he rides currently, Neil Clarkson, who knocked 4 mins off his last ride and Chris Smith who bettered his first ride on the club course.

New riders on the night for the 10 course were Jay Pitt, just making it over the 25mph barrier by 1 second, Michael Lynch,Nyall Horner, David Swainson (who also volunteered to marshal for the Juvenile event as well as riding and has ridden the 25 before) and Paddy Conlon.

Special mention goes to Elaine Caisley and Sephen C who kept up the fashion for mixed tandems at vags TTs with their 29.43. We dont currently have a tandem competition but may need to start.

Overall results follow:-

Read more: Club 10 20.6.19