Another excellent weekend at Mildenhall.
Most of the tricycling contingent were gathered in a corral centred around Captain Dave's camper-van and the 'hostility tent'. This formed the centre of three-wheeled activity during the weekend. Saturday morning saw a run out to Prickwillow for coffee, which those of us partaking in the afternoon's grass track racing. Abstaining from the shot of caffeine, Geoff, Ian, Dave and Martin left the others, some of whom strolled on to Ely, for a tail-wind thrash back to the Rally Ground.
We arrived, signed on and readied ourselves for the first event, a 1 lap time trial. With abilities estimated we were ready for the first of the handicap (even numbers only) events. After a few more bicycle events the odd numbers competed. With a decent recovery period passing the final took place. Martin overtook Adrian and was trying to get past Ferg when the finish arrived. As I looked up from Ferg's axle, I saw Ian coming through on the follow-through from his lunge which snatched 2nd place.
Due to a couple of crashes and inclement periods the programme needed some amendment and we lost the 'block handicap' meaning the final trike event was the Devil.
From within it was quite exciting, I hope theat it was from the perimeter, with all those wheels in close proximity.
All these events were accumulated to give results on an Omnium basis, I guess with the new UCI rules we'll have to learn these terms, which gave 1st place to Geoff Booker, 2nd to Ian Matthews, 3rd to Steve Avery and 4th to Martin Badham. Other positions will be displayed when they are sorted.

For pictures see MildenhallRally2010, Full Results when sorted at Criterium.

Social aspects to follow!

22nd August:
Sandwiched between two wet nights, those of us camping noticed, the TA (Thames Valley) 50 was held in glorious conditions. The sun shone and the head wind on the Watchfield bound leg was amply compensated for by the return to Kingston Bagpuize. Carl Saint and Howard Waller progressed steadily through the field of bikes and trikes with Carl winning in 1:58:58 to Howard's 2:05:22. Geoff Booker celebrated being given the all-clear from his doctor to finish with 2:27:40 leaving Martin Badham (2:46:19) and Ferg Muir (2:56:20) to complete the field.

Meanwhile in Essex, the Nye's were riding the Eastern Counties CA 12 hour, Andrew finishing with 181.03 miles and Caroline completing her BAR distance quota with 150.66 miles.

David Stone has added to his and the country's haul of Gold Medals in the UCI Paracycling World Championships in the Road Race for T2 class riders on the final day.

If I'm translating the reports correctly, that makes four medals with medals for Great Britain in total.

The 2010 UCI World Paracycling Road Championships are being held in Baie-Comeau at present. Two members of the Tricycle Association have triumphed in their classes:
David Stone is World Champion in T2 - Mens Time Trial recording 21:06.91 mins over an 11.4km sporting course, the spectators were thrilled to see the trikes flying round the corners. More information on new.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/Gbr20100820-Para-Cycling-Road-World-Championships-0.

From across La Manche, Quentin Aubage, a regular participant in the TA International Competitions, is World Champion in the T1 - Mens Time Trial completing the 11.4 Kms in 25:30.97. Another friend from the Internationals riding in the T1 group was Mark Homan from the Netherlands, 5th in 30:28.

Congratulations to all of them.

Two tandem trikes lined up to ride the Bridlington CC 10 on the V718 Saturday last (14/08/2010). Carl Saint and Ruth Crossley narrowly missed Mixed Tandem Trike Competition Record by 4 seconds with 20:10. Peter Hopkins(65) and George Dawson(84) set the National Age record for their combined age with 26:39. Tandem event winners, on two wheels, were Andy Fisher and Greystone Small in 19:59.

Photos courtesy of Martin Purser.

For the programme of Tricycle events on the grass track at Mildenhall Click here.

It would be lovely if more of you would consider riding them as Max Pendleton has specially included them in the programme instead of us just having time at the end of the day. However you do need to officially enter as they are BC events.

I know it's more money to fork out but compare it to the price of two or three pints, it's not a lot and much better for you!

Also it shows the spectators what good fun tricycling is.

May I remind you that the National Criterium Championships have been rescheduled to Warwick Town Races on Sunday 5th September
and the Jenny Noad is on the 11th and the Stan Spelling is on the 12th.

Looking forward to seeing you, hopefully at all these events.

Unfortunately the CC Breckland 12 hr time trial, including the TA Eastern Region event had to be cancelled after 9 hrs due to an accident on the course.

Entries close for the TA (Thames Valley) 50 mile Time Trial next Tuesday. Currently Geoff Booker has only received one entry, which is a shame considering it is a Tricycle League event as well as the Tricycle Trophy event for 2010.
So let's have some more entries, I'm hoping to make it down from Norfolk to help make it an event worthy of the name.

The other event that requires entries are the Mildenhall Rally Grass track events.
Ian has arranged for four events on Saturday afternoon:
A 1 lap time trial;
A 1 lap handicap race;
A block handicap race;
And a Devil take the hindmost.

This year our events are on a more formal basis than previously, British Cycling membership or a day licence will be required. Entry fee is £14 in advance or £20 on the day.

Criterium League points to be allocated on the Omnium results from these events.

Entries for the TV 50 to:
Geoff Booker
Fairmead, School Lane Tiddington, Thame, Oxford OX9 2NE

01844 339451

mailto:trykit@tiscali.co.uk

Grass Track Entries to
Max Pendleton,

68 Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Herts. SG5 4D

max.pendleton@gemestate.co.uk

Unfortunately the grass track events scheduled for 8th August have had to be cancelled due to lack of entries.

Announcing the fulfillment of National Captain, Dave Hardy's long cherished dream. The publication of his book 'Tricycle Racing on the Isle of Man 1960 - 1984'.
For those of us who were there, and anyone interested in an amazing period of cycling history this an essential work.
Dave has collated details of tricycles racing in the Mountain Time Trial over the 'TT' course, in the '10' and '25', and in the two 'Kermesses' that were held annually in Peel and Castletown.
The pages are full of photographs taken during those years, result sheets and saliant facts. A treasure trove of a lost episode.

Dave has told me that demand has exceeded expectations and, out of the 100 printed he has only 27 available for sale. When I turn up at a café on the tricycle, I often find someone reminiscing about the trikes on the IoM, so I'm not all surprised.

If you haven't ordered yours yet then contact Dave Hardy on 0116 267 5979 or write to him at:
15, Woodgate Drive, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3HT.

Price: £4.99 + £1 p&p.

Two tricyclists finished the Mersey Roads 24 hr time trial. Our president Jim Hopper finishing with 360.580 miles and Dave Stokes with 290.864.
By a curious coincidence your webmaster was talking to Dave's nephew in the East, while Dave was riding in the West. We were riding the Dunwich Dynamo and my tricycle sparked an entertaining conversation to while away the balmy night.

Congratulations to Carl Saint on his 241.18 miles trike ride in the Elmet CRC 12 hr. Carl warmed up by partnering Ruth Crossley the previous day in winning the Adept Precision RT Tandem 25 in 53:36 on the tandem trike.

Apologies to Jim for my error of a factor of ten, too long staring at a retreating patch of lamplit road I think.

The Thames Valley 10 mile TT was cancelled on the day due to an overturned lorry on the course.
Apologies to the six entrants for their wasted journeys.

Geoff Booker

On a day full of Championships, the RTTC National Championships were won by Michael Hutchinson (3:23:04) and Julia Shaw (3:45:22 - Competition Record).
But in the main event Carl Saint powered his tricycle around the 26 mile circuit in 4:10:53 to claim the Fliss Beard Trophy. Peter Holland, despite a rear end shunt from a bicycle competitor, finished with a net handicap time head and shoulders above the rest. Caroline Nye finished in 6:28: 01 to add another distance to her tally, we look forward to seeing her qualify for a Major Lyles certificate when she completes the 12 hour in a few weeks time.

On the social side, several competitors camped before the event at a splendid site in near-by New Buckenham to celebrate Gwyneth's birthday. This is a really nice, quiet site which has been earmarked for accomodation when the Eastern 12 draws near.
Results have been posted, the RTTC National Championship providing splits as riders complete a circuit each time.

Photos taken during event, courtesy of David Jones or photos taken by local photographer Mark Cozens.

Attached is the result of the T.A. (SW) 25 held on Saturday 3rd July 2010.
The result proves interesting in many ways, not least the fact that our "new convert" Roger Cook, sporting a brand new Trykit Trike, broke the "Nye Family" stranglehold on awards in the South, and in his first 25 on 3 wheels as well. Such is his "total conversion" that he has already entered the Nationals. Now that he has won a medal he'll need initiating to the joys of the T.A. Dinner & Prize presentation.

All did good rides in warm but windy conditions and, with the exception of our Septuagenarians, were within a minute of each other on handicap. Handicap apart, Bob and Grant aquitted themselves well.

Thanks to all for taking part, and a special welcome to Roger Cook, and a welcome return to Bob West and Grant Sykes.

Photos are available in the South Western Gallery courtesy of Dave Carlsson.

Carl Saint impressively secured both the F.B. Wood and T. Henderson Memorial Trophies by being by far the fastest rider on scratch and on handicap, beating Peter Hopkins into second place in both competitions, the scratch by a staggering 19 minutes on a far from ideal day. Tales have trickled back from the York Rally of another wind swept and damp weekend, congratulations to Carl and to all the riders who braved the conditions. Commiserations to Keith Buck who suffered mechanical problems and did not finish.

Due to insufficient entries the proposed National Criterium Championship event at Ilton, Somerset has been cancelled.
Ian Matthews has been in touch with Peter Mooney, who is pleased to welcome us, competing for the Championship again at Warwick in September. Details on Activities.

Please note that the closing date for booking your site at Mildenhall Rally through the Captain, Dave Hardy has passed. Anybody wishing to camp at the Rally Ground will have to contact the organisers. You will have to take your chance regarding getting a site on or near 'Barrow Lane'

Charlie Cromack is looking for volunteers to marshal for the York Rally “25”.
Anyone able to assist should contact Charlie on 01482 891544.

There were some fast rides in time trials in the Eastern Region at the weekend.
Leigh-on-Sea tricyclist Eric Marsh, who is 80 years old, took his Higgins round the E2/25 course on the Newmarket bypass in 1:6:25.
This was a VTTA East Anglian Group 25 and Eric's beating of his age standard by a massive +30:02 ensured he was event winner by a large margin. He therefore takes the H F Nevill Cup, named in honour Herbie Nevill, a founder member of both the TA East and the VTTA East Anglian Group

In the same event Adrian Perkin finished in 1:3:28, thus breaking his own Godric CC trike club record of 1:5:50 which had stood for 45 years since he set it in 1965,at the age of 22.
The new record did not stand by any means so long - in fact only until clubmate John Dupen, off 91 minutes later in the starting order, came in - with 1:3:17.

Entrants are reminded that entries for the Championship 100 close on Tuesday 15th June.

This info has been omitted from the events listing on page 159 of the handbook but is clearly stated on page 83.
Closing dates for Championships are clearly defined under Championship Condition 2 (e) on page 65.

Entries should be sent to:-

Don Saunders,
Gravediggers Cottage,
Church Street,
Carbrooke,
Norfolk,
IP25 6SW

Tel: 07767 833941

Email

Please note that the organiser's address is not as previously stated in these pages.
Please send entries to:
Mr Richard Jackson
179 Colchester Road
West Bergholt
Essex
CO6 3JY
Tel: 01206 241109

The TA (Thames Valley) 25 on Saturday was hot with organiser Geoff Booker taking first place in 1:06:47, Dave Worsfold won the handicap award with a net time of 56:24.
On the following day the South Eastern 50 was held on the Q50/ 11(Brenzett) course.
Andrew Nye wins the London East Spelling Memorial Trophy for the second year running, despite puncturing and having to ride on the rim for the last 10 miles - there were several punctures in the accompanying Kent CA solo event, after a storm in the night made the roads gritty. Ian rode well to take the handicap, and Caroline Nye did well to complete her first 50 in Kent. Richard Bailey was feeling unwell and tired, so retired at halfway.

Full results

This is being held at Ilton, Somerset. The organiser has specified a minimum of 10 entries for the trike event, so entries are urgently requested. Ian has discovered a camp site nearby Bowdens Crest and will be leading a Sunday club run to wind down afterwards.

Race Organiser:
Miss Anna Ellington
48 Behind Berry
SOMERTON
Somerset
TA11 6JS
01458 272242

Entry £15. by June 7th.

More details on Activities.

This event is being run in the Eastern Region alongside the RTTC National Championship 100 on 11th July. As a result the closing date for entries is 15th June 2010. In retrospect, a Non-standard closing date indicator should have been added when details went to press, but the thought didn't occur last October.

Some riders are camping in nearby New Buckenham before the event, details under Activities.

The weekend was bracketed by rain, though most participants had got home by Tuesday's downpour leaving just those Anfield 100 riders recovering before the long drive home.
Unfortunately Saturday morning was rather soggy and your wimpish scribe stayed in his tent for the clubrun, venturing out in time for the NEC meeting. Celia's excellent catering kept spirits up until the weather brightened.

On Sunday, a stiff wind for the Bruce Kingsford 50 kept all but two rides outside 'evens', the National Championship crown going to Carl Saint, whose 2:05:57 was 17 minutes clear of John Thompson (fastest on handicap). The only tandem (Martin and Adrian's trike) rolled around in just over 3 hours. The competitors were cheered on their way by enthusiastic marshalls and, for the last four miles a welcome tail wind.

Riders, marshalls, supporters and all gathered afterwards in Astley Village Hall for post mortems, discussion, and refuelling on rols, quiche and cake. The prize winners were feted and a birthday cake presented to Cliff Tremaine to celebrate his 75th birthday.

Results

In the afternoon, Edwin Hargraves led a large group of 22 assorted cyclist, mostly on three wheels, to Roden Garden Centre where we created a shortage in teapots.

Photos taken over the weekend

Some folk then headed home while others prepared for the morrow's battle in the Anfield 100. Early in the morning, riders and marshalls congregated at Shawbury Parish Hall before the start.

Thankfully Sunday's wind had become a zephyr, in comparison, but the hills had not changed much overnight. By Prees Heath Howard Waller was first trike on the road, while Martin Badham was making steady progress backwards through the field. Adrian Perkin passed him on the first of the four High Ercall circuits, then Ralph Dadswell and then Howard again.

Overall winner was Andy Bason with 3:44:12, the only ride inside 4 hours.

Tricycle results of Anfield

It was a fine morning, with little wind. Richard rode strongly, and gained most of his advantage over Andrew on the return leg, which was into the wind, and with more climbs. Ian has done no riding recently, so was not surprised to be, unusually for him, outside evens. Alan travelled a long way from Essex in his Austin Ruby, to support the event, and looked as though he enjoyed his ride. Results

John Dupen, Godric CC won both fastest and handicap awards with 1:9:28 (1:02:00 on handicap) to win the Eastern Region '25' on Sunday. His time was a personal best by 3:23 on a day when many were well below their best. In another double, he was followed home by team mate Adrian Perkin in 1:11:52. See our Results page for full details and the East Gallery for pictures of all the riders in action at the turn.

Just a reminder that an early entry for the WTC at Blenheim Palace is recomended as places are limited.
Don't leave it until August as the online entry could close around the end of August or earlier if the field fills up.
Enter now online at www.bikeblenheimpalace.com
And also email Geoff Booker ( g.booker@tiscali.co.uk ) the form at this link myweb.tiscali.co.uk/trykit/Entry%20Form.htm

I have been asked to ask the membership to keep an eye open for a red Mission tricycle that was stolen from outside the lady's home, over night on 11th/ 12th April.
Mountain bike handlebars and a rear white basket are fitted along with a Brooks racing saddle and hand-made lamp brackets.
As this was one of the last gifts from her father, Mrs Clare is keen to have it back for shopping.

Please contact Mrs Allana Clare on 07707 024220 or mailto:clareallana@googlemail.com or mailto:allana.clare@stalbans.gov.uk.

The Holme Valley Wheelers have asked me to bring to your attention that they have decided to reserve a section of their 25 mile event on the V232 for tricycles.

This is the first time they have done this so they could do with a bit of support. It is on Saturday 29th May on the V232.

Entries to Mrs A. C. Tiffany. 46 Highgate Lane. Lepton. Huddersfield. HD8 0HB Phone 01484 604617.

The V232 is on the Disforth - Knayton road near Thirsk.

for the 'Mike Dixie' Handicap Trophies.

Monday 3rd May 2010
On a balmy day the V718 course to the west of Hull is unbelievably fast; but the cold northerly wind carrying occasional showers and a short sharp hail storm, made for difficult conditions for the 17 solo tricyclists facing Christine Minto, the Start Timekeeper. George Mills made the best of a generous handicap to take the ‘Mike Dixie’ Memorial Handicap Trophy by over a minute from his fast improving team mate, Paul Martin; with Lincoln Wheeler, Dom Cunningham in third spot. Dom was also in third place on actual time, behind Dave Keene, and Carl Saint; Carl’s 22.30 being fastest by nearly two minutes. John Dupen and Adrian Perkin (Godric C.C.) were the fastest of the five teams represented. Alison Purser and Clare Ella improved a minute to take the ‘Mike Dixie’ Memorial Tandem Tricycle Trophy.

Results

The May Day Weekend 25 was run on the Sleaford course on Saturday 1st May. Seven solos and a tandem trike lined up to compete with Andrew Nye returning with the fastest time (1:12:26), beating Adrian Perkin, who suffered a puncture, by 1 second. Andrew also secured fastest on handicap, with his wife Caroline finishing with second handicap. Paul Martin finished in third place in both the scratch and handicap competitions.

Adrian Hills and Ray Legg powered the tandem trike around in 1:24:22.

Results

With the completion of the section on Regional Trophies, the Tricycle Association Handbook is complete. Members should be receiving the latest pages with their Spring gazettes, and the on-line version has been updated.

A PDF copy of the handbook has also been made available on the Contents page.