Castle Combe evening race series - 14/ 05 / 2010
Last night at Castle Coombe there were four Dursley riders taking part. Scott Heyward rode the under 16 Youth event, struggling in the higher age category he did well to finish.
Bob Tyrrell, Brendan Lynch and Ed Martin who looked splendid in his new club strip, rode the senior event all finishing the 33 mile race in the bunch sprint with the elite riders,
which was won by Grant Bayton. Older Club members will remember his farther Phil.
The first Cotswold League event takes place on Monday Night 17th May at Down Ampney starting time 7.00pm.
Dursley RC new club kit is now ready - 10/ 05 / 2010
Don will be bringing the new club kit to the Club "10" this Thursday, so come and collect yours!
Dursley RC Weekend round up - 9/ 05 / 2010
Several DRC members took part in open time trials. On Saturday, Corinium CC held a 10 mile time trial on the A417 near Cirencester. It was a cold, wet morning making it very hard-going. The results were: Andy Muitt 25:24 (48th), Andy Shapland 25:38 (51st).
On Sunday, several took part in the Cheltenham hilly based at Temple Guiting. It is a 2-lap, 23 mile hilly course. It was dry but again the cold northerly breeze made it difficult. The results were: Derek Smetham 1:01:33 (3rd), Neil Dimon 1:06:29 (12th), Simon Williams 1:07:18 (14th), Andy Muitt 1:10:32 (20th), John Sirett 1:11:31 (25th), David Walshaw 1:14:32 (29th), Jeremy Evered 1:17:52 (35th).
Dursley RC Hardriders Event - 7/ 05 / 2010
official results click here
Castle Combe evening race series - 7/ 05 / 2010
DRC Member Brendan Lynch took part in the Castle Combe evening race series. "it's been a few years since I rode there and I'd forgotten the sheer excitement of riding in a bunch of 80 riders. The event is handicapped with my group 4th, vets & ladies going off first, followed by 3rds and 2nds at 1/2 a lap then 1st & elites at a lap. With 10 laps to go we were caught by the elites and the speed jumped from 23/25 mph to 25/35 mph, it was like holding a tiger by the tail, I kept looking for another gear. I was on TT effort just sitting in the bunch hanging on. I was pleased to finish in the main bunch who were all sprinting like a Tour finish"
Dursley RC Evening Club Event Wansall circuit - 30/ 04 / 2010
Amended course because of road works. New start place as above then continue to the A38 where proceed to Slimbridge and retrace to finish at the Berkeley Road Layby approx 11.1 miles
see results and see Time trials for the updated points table
Dursley RC Evening Club Event Wansall circuit - 29/ 04 / 2010
There is a new start/Finish/Meeting Point for the Wansell Circuit on the 29/4/2010
Click for map and details
Dursley RC Hardriders Event - 25/ 04 / 2010
DRC held it’s open 28 mile hilly on Sunday. 5 DRC members took part in this gruelling event that included the climbs of Rushmire, Crawley, Frocester, Selsley and Stouts Hill, amounting to 1 vertical KM (almost 3200 feet). The event was won by DRC member Derek Smetham (who last won it in 2002) in 1:23:29. The other DRC riders times were: Alan Green 1:31:32 (12th), John Sirett 1:43:49 (28th), Dave Walshaw 1:46:55 (33rd), Elliott Savage 1:50:10 (35th).
Thanks to Mike for organising the event and to all the marshalls
Bath CC "10" U47 24/4/2010 - 25/ 04 / 2010
On Saturday, 3 DRC members rode the Bath CC 10 on the A417 near Cirencester. Conditions were good on this fast course and new club member Simon Williams produced a superb 22:19 (PB). Also riding were Dave Farmer (23:10) and Andy Shapland (23:21, PB).
Dursley RC Evening Event - 15/ 04 / 2010
DRC held its second club 10. It was a sunny, dry evening with a cold northerly breeze making it hard going to the turn at Slimbridge and times were slower than usual (due to the return leg being approximately 1 mile shorter). John Sirett showed his early season form is looking good.
Bristol South CC "25" U17 10/4/2010 - 13/ 04 / 2010
This event had 5 DRC members riding and it was a cracking day condition wise.Results now out. There are few photos in the gallery section, thanks to Simon Williams
Dursley RC Evening Event - 11/ 04 / 2010
Last Thursday, DRC held its first 10 mile club time trial of the season and the sunny mild conditions encouraged a good field of riders to take part. Stuart Dodd (Drag2zero) won convincingly with an average speed of 28.5mph, showing his preparation for the national 10 on 24th May is progressing well. see results page
Severn RC Hardriders Sunday 21th March 2010 - 24/ 03 / 2010
9 DRC Members took part Severn RC Hardriders series Time Trial. It was a clear, sunny day and with a light winds made for great conditions. Simon Williams came in 16th and 2nd Dursley RC which for his first TT was excellent. It was really good effort by all who took part. the results are on the results page and some photos in the gallery.
Thanks to Severn RC & Chris Madge for a well organised event!
Chippenham & Dist Hardriders Sunday 7th March 2010 - 08/ 03 / 2010
7 DRC Members took part in the First of the Hardriders series Time Trials. It was a clear, crisp day and very cold just below freezing with a 10-15mph winds which made it feel a lot colder. The course was changed at the last minute due to traffic lights and was on the longer U87. It was a tough day and a good effort by all who took part. the results are on the results page.
Thanks to Chippenham and Dist Hardriders for a well organised event!
Severn RC 24.5 mile Time Trial - 01/ 03 / 2010
Andy Muitt, Andy Shapland & Mike Hallgarth DRC Members took part in the early season Time Trial. Whilst it wasn’t the best of days for the weather, it was considerably better than initially forecast. The roads are pretty poor in places The temporary traffic lights were not ideal but thankfully, they didn’t have too much of an impact. It was a tough day and the results are on the results page.
Thanks to Severn RC for a well organised event!
DRC Famous Winter Warmer - 14/ 2 / 2010
The second of DRC's famous winter warmer reliability rides took place on Sunday 14th February. It started & finished from The black Shed Cafe - Slimbridge@ 09.00. There was a good turn out considering the damp and drizzly start and ended sitting in the sun!
Thanks to all that supported the event!
Open time trial events 2010 in the west - 6 / 2 / 2010
Click below for the Open time trial events 2010
Click 2010 open time trials list
WTTA Hardriders events 2010 - 6 / 2 / 2010
Click below for the 2010 Hardriders events, DRC have won the team prize in this 11 times in 19 years lets see if we can make it 12!
Click 2010 Hardriders list
DRC New Club clothing - 4 / 2 / 2010
Sunday 14th February is important for 3 reasons
1. It's St. Valentines Day
2. It's the second Dursley RC Winter Warmer
3. It's the closing date for ordering your club clothing for the season!
With all the enthusiam at last Friday's Pre_Season meet, 2010 will be a great season, so let's show off the new club colours!
Click for Order form
DRC Famous Winter Warmer - 1 / 2 / 2010
The second of DRC's famous winter warmer reliability rides is on Sunday 14th February. This will start & finish from The black Shed Cafe - Slimbridge@ 09.00. below is the ride information
Click Ride information
Reg's Famous Winter Warmer - 31 / 1 / 2010
Regs famous winter warmer reliability ride is on Sunday 31st January. This was a very cold and icy day and a lot cried off due to the ice, but there were 3 intrepid takers for the ride, Glen, Bob Britton and Simon.
Club Kit .- 15 / 1 / 2010
There will be sample sizes for the new club kit available to look at and try @ the pre season meet at the Tudor Arms Shepherds Patch, Slimbridge, Glos, GL2 7BP on 29th January 2010 from 7:30 pm
2010 Evening Club Events List .- 21 / 1 / 2010
The 2010 evening club events list is now out please click on the link below to view, it will be shortly added to the club diary page.
2010 Evening Club Events List
Pre-season Meet - 29th January 2010 from 7:30 pm.- 15 / 1 / 2010
The pre season meet will be held at the Tudor Arms Shepherds Patch, Slimbridge, Glos, GL2 7BP on 29th January 2010 from 7:30 pm.
The Clevedon & District Road Club Jack & Grace Cotton Memorial Ride
AUK Brevet Populaire 100Km Audax on Saturday 16th January 2010
Starting from: AZTEC WEST BUSINESS PARK ALMONDSBURY BRISTOL at 9.00 am, A 100 km cycle ride around the quiet lanes of Berkley and Severn Vale. Average speed – Minimum 15km per hour/Maximum 30km per hour. Refreshments available en route and at the finish. Entry fee £5.00 (All profit goes to Cancer research UK ) MUDGUARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS RIDE - For more information and entry details please contact Jane Chapman on 0117 9629766 or email jane.chapman@blueyonder.co.uk to download an entry form
Reg's Famous Winter Warmer - 7 / 1 / 2010
Regs famous winter warmer reliability ride is on Sunday 31st January. This will start from nailsworth garden centre @ 09.00.
Provisional list of Local Open Time Trials for 2010 - 4 / 1 / 2010
Please click on the link below for the Provisional list of Local Open Time Trials for 2010
Click here for Provisional list
Local Sportives - 3 / 1 / 2010
Please see the sportives page for what are considered are possible local sportive events
Please note the Dragon ride entries is now open and filling up fast
The Race Across America – slideshow - 12 / 12 / 2009
Ann Woodridge will be giving and illustrated talk about her epic marathon ride across America. Admission is free but please e-mail Graham Smith if you are going so that we have an idea of the numbers attending.
Graham Smith - grahamesmith1@btinternet.com
Date: Friday15th January 2010
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL. OS ref. 617 817
