The cool breeze and heavy drizzle failed to dampen the spirits of those who attended the birthday tea party. Pat and Helen had erected a huge tarpaulin over their patio (sky-blue for full summer effect!) and whilst enjoying the savouries and cakes, we invented a new version of ‘Musical Chairs’ trying to guess on whom the next dump of water from the tarpaulin would land! Oh how we laughed ;-) Thanks to Pat and Helen for their hospitality

CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER 

MAY/JUNE 2016

   Birthday Tea.

Pat and Helen have kindly offered to host the birthday tea again(any special guests in mind Pat?) 

Sunday 19^th June.  The fun commences at 3.oopm.

News.

Believe or not we have some new members, what’s even more of a shock one of them is under 30.    So I would like to welcome Jonathan (John) Hyndman, Elliott Holman as full members and Stephen Skinner who has joined as 2^nd claim.

Social Rides

5^th June, The Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge

26^th June, The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield

Meet at Redbridge 09.30, The Plaza Romsey 10.00, or meet at the pub 12.00.

Time Trials

The much anticipated time trial season has finally started. Here are the results so far. And judging by the results so far, it looks like Pat has some competition for the Presidents cup.  Thumbs up to Elliott for a couple of fast times.

14^th April P164. As usual it was cold and increasingly wet, which is why I didn’t finish.

Elliott Holman 25.41, Pat Lafford 26.46, Mike Bisson (2^nd claim) 28.33, Dave England 29.04 John Tunney 30.13

and Brian Coupe 36.08 who rode round the course with his back brake rubbing.

28^th April P164. Cold and very windy, which might explain the low turnout of CCC riders. 

Dave England 28.30, Brian Coupe 29.16

5^th May P164/10.  For a change it was sunny,reasonably warm with a light southerly breeze.

Elliott Holman 25.34, John Winchester 26.06, Pat Lafford 26.20, Simon Wheeler 27.28,  Stephen Skinner (2^nd claim) 27.34, Brian Coupe 29.01, Claire Newman 30.16, John Sanchez-Bisson 31.01.

Presidents cup results so far.

(Note – as we have 9 solo Time Trials on the calendar this year (including the Hill-Climb) , the President’s Cup will be based on the best results from 7 events.)

Brian Coupe 21, Elliott Holman 20, Dave England 18, Pat Lafford 17, John Winchester 9, John Tunney 7, Simon Wheeler 7, Claire Newman 5, John Sanchez-Bisson 4.

So Brian has taken an early lead, even with his brakes rubbing. Elliott is breathing down his neck being behind by just one point.

Are there any members who would be available for marshalling occasionally?  We would like to be able to call on at least one marshal, as Claire and JSB who marshal when they don’t ride the event, we are short if they both want to ride.

We are planning to go for a post event meal after the Championship 10 Weds 27^th July at The Forest Inn, Ashurst.  Please let Claire know if you would like to join us.

Darts.

 Is there any body who would like to play darts? The league takes place over the winter. The games are friendly with plenty of laughs. The cycle darts league has been running for 80 years, and is in danger of folding due to lack of teams, It would be a shame to see it disappear after all these years.

As you can see, playing darts does wonders for your winter fitness.

Crabwood Holiday.

We are all off to the Pyrenees this July to watch Le Tour, and attempt at some of the climbs there. Well I hope we are going to the Pyrenees, with Pat organising this years trip we could end up anywhere but the Pyrenees.

A well done to Mike Bisson who ran this year’s London marathon in a PB of2.46.54.

Strava

We now have a Crabwood group on Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/crabwoodcc

And finally..............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDks8SU_Pa0

That’s what you get when you get superstitious about number 13.

That’s it for now, next newsletter due August/September. Alan.

CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER

Spring/April 2016

Time Trials.

The club will not be organising an open time trial this year, it is a lot of work. Especially as last year’s event had so few entries. We will however be adding a couple of extra club events this year, including an end of season hill climb.

14^th April Thursday 7.00 pm P164 10,

28^th April Thursday 7.00pm P164 10,

 5^th May Thursday 7.00pm P164 10,

26^th May Thursday 7.00pm P164 10 Two Up,

 9^th June Thursday 7.00pm P164 15,

 22^nd June Thursday 7.00pm BDWCA 25 including the Crabwood Club Championship 7.00pm P128,

27^th July Wednesday 7.00pm P164 10 crabwood Club Championship p164 10,

11^th September Sunday 09.30am P164 10,

25^th Sunday 10.30am Hill Climb Loosehanger.

Headquarters for all 10’s and 15 Parc Pale, HQ for the 25 lay by at Bartley, Hill Climb TBA.

Come on all you Crabwood testers, let’s see if someone can beat Pat this year.

Any volunteers for marshalling duties etc. Would be greatly appreciated.

Cyclo Cross

A report from the Crabwood Cyclo Cross 3^rd January.

Adrian Lansley (PedalOn) survived the worst conditions possible to win the latest round of the Wessex Cyclo Cross League at the Southampton Sports Centre. He was pushed all the way until the last half a lap by Jody Crawforth (Hargroves Cycles) winning with a margin of just 7secs. Sam Allan (PedalOn) was third finishing just over a minute down.

Heavy overnight rain and another down pour early morning turned the course into a mud fest. Even the earlier races did little to chew up the ground as the heavy rain washed even more slippery mud to the surface.

Vernon tackling some of the mud at the CCC cyclo cross.

Social Rides

24^th April, The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield,

15^th May, The Gamekeeper, Woodlands,

5^th June, The Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge

Meet at Redbridge 09.30, The Plaza Romsey 10.00, or meet at the pub 12.00.

Club dinner 2016

The Club Dinner was again held at the West Wellow Golf Club, where we all enjoyed a good meal again. Thanks to Derek Panks for the guest speakers spot, who gave us a history of his career in cycling. Congratultions to all the trophy winners, even you Pat. I would like to thank Claire for organising the dinner.

Darts.

Unfortunately we couldn’t find enough players to make up a team for the 2015/16 season darts league. However Pat and myself played for the Antelope B team as they were also short of players. I can report that we had a rather successful season, we finished as league champions, gallon champions and Pat “The Power” Lafford was the individual knock out champion, as if he hadn’t won enough trophies this year. Winning the deciding game with shoot out of 73.

Birthday Tea.

The birthday tea will be held on 19/26^th June. We are looking for a venue, so are there any volunteers who would like to host this prestigeous event. Please contact Claire if you would like to be the host.

Pat testing his new TT bike, hoping it’s going to help him retain The Presidents Cup.

Members and friends enjoyed an excellent evening at the Wellow Golf Club.  Guest of Honour Derek Panks gave an interesting talk about his life in cycling - racing, touring, and acting as soigneur, team manager and mechanic on various International races. 

 Pat presents the club's historic wooden spoon to the biggest Stirrer!

CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2015

Firstly some sad news

We are saddened to receive news of the sudden death of Marion Munns, on Thursday 12th November. Marion and husband John have been members and regular supporters of the club over many years, and Marion actively supported several other organisations as a volunteer. Our condolences to John and the family.

Cyclo Cross

Sunday 3^rd January. The Crabwood Geoff Shergold memorial cross {including the club championship}.

Kerie needs plenty of helpers for this event, on the Saturday and Sunday. The plan is to set the course out on Saturday 2^nd, meeting at the Cyclo Cross container, next to the athletics track, at 13.00.  If you can help, or require any more details please contact Kerie (note new email address)

 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel 07850 172929

Crabwood’s Finest.

Social Rides

January 10^th The Hunters, Romsey.

January 31^st The Black Horse, West Tytherly.

21^st February  The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield.

Meet at Redbridge 09.30, The Plaza Romsey 10.00, or meet at the pub 12.00.

Mince Pie Run  

20^th December

          Dave and Joy have kindly offered to host this years Mince pie run.   Riders to meet at Eling tide mill 10.00. for a shortish gentle ride around The Forest for about 2 hours.  Non cyclists to arrive at Dave and Joys 11.30 – 12.00 for a fine feast.  Dave and Joys address Fiddlers Roof, Pages lane, E Boldre, SO42 7WG

Claire leads the way

2016 Club Dinner

After 2015’s successful club dinner, the dinner will again be held at The Wellow golf club.

The guest speaker will be Derek Panks, who has had a long career in cycling, not only racing, but also as a masseur and a team manager.  I’m sure we will hear some interesting and funny stories.

CRABWOOD CYCLING CLUB DINNER 6^th FEBRUARY 2016 

Wellow Golf Club, Ryedown Lane, E Wellow nr Romsey SO51 6BD

£25.00 per person

A      Homemade Spicy Parsnip Soup with Crusty Bread

B      Traditional Smoked Salmon served with Capers, Lemon and Wholemeal Bread

C      Puff Pastry Chicken, Bacon and Woodland Mushroom Parcel

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D    Slow Roast Leg of New Forest Pork with Orange & Tarragon Stuffing and Cider Gravy

E      Slow Cooked Leg of Duck in a Blueberry Sauce

F      Grilled Local Trout Fillet with Chilli Crust and Herb Butter

G      Local Goats’ Cheese, Leek & Walnut Tart with Sweet Chilli Jam

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H      Steamed Ginger Marmalade Sponge Pudding with Creamy Custard

I     Glazed Lemon Tart with Rum & Raisin Ice Cream & Malibu Syrup

J      Trio of Local Cheeses and Biscuits

Freshly brewed coffee and mints

Annual Membership is now due. Please pay up….or else

Please indicate your menu choices in the table below and return to Roy by 25^th January with payment

Club Subscriptions 2016 

Full Membership £10.00……….     Social £5.00………..            2^nd Claim £5.00……….

Signature……………………………………

Name and Address in BLOCK LETTERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................

To – Roy Budd, Whitethorn, Winsor Road, Winsor, Southampton, SO40 2HP

 Any trophies, please return ASAP to Claire

We are saddened to receive news of the sudden death of Marion Munns, on Thursday 12th November. Marion and husband John have been members and regular supporters of the club over many years, and Marion actively supported several other organisations as a volunteer. Our condolences to John and their daughters and families.

The funeral is at Southampton Crematorium East Chapel on Wednesday, 2nd December at 2pm. There is an obituary in the Southern Daily Echo.

CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2015

Birthday Tea

Kerie cutting the Crabwood cake. Obviously of no interest to John W.

I would like to thank Pat and Helen for hosting the “Birthday Tea”. Several riders enjoyed a club run in the morning, stopping for lunch at The Gamekeeper, Woodlands. The weather was dry and the sun appeared in the afternoon for the tea. It was good to see so many members there.

A satisfied customer leaving the birthday tea.

A.G.M

This year’s club AGM will take place at the Totton Sports Club, Southern Gdns, Ringwood Rd, Totton, SO40 8RW. on Tuesday 3rd November.  Refreshments may be purchased at the bar, we have booked the Players’ Lounge from 7.30 and the meeting will start at 8pm sharp.  Any motions, or nominations for club officers to be notified to any committee member no later than 27th October.

Cyclo-cross

Sunday 11th October, Kerie is promoting a round of the National Trophy on behalf of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League

The Crabwood Geoff Shergold memorial cross {including the club championship} is on Sunday 3^rd January 2016.

Kerie needs plenty of helpers for these events (at Southampton Sports Centre), if you are free to help, please contact Kerie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel 07850 172929

2015 time Trials

25 club TT championship

 1^st Pat Lafford 1.02.52, 2^nd Dave England 1.05.28, 3^rd and 1^st lady Claire Newman 1.07.20,  4^th and 1^st handicap John Sanchez- Bisson 1.11.26.

10 club TT Championship.

This was the last club event of the season and up until then we had enjoyed a run of dry events. So guess what happened, yes we had a very heavy shower just after the event had started. Not just very wet, but rather chilly as well. After the event the evening was finished off with a slap up feast at the Forest Inn, Ashurst.

1^st Pat Lafford 24.37, 2^nd and 1st handicap John Winchester 25.52, 3^rd Claire Newman 26.54,  John Sanchez-Bisson 30.15, Alan Bigwood DNF {cold, wet and miserable}

Presidents Cup

Congratulations to Pat Lafford, who was the fastest CCC rider in each of the events and scored a maximum of 50 points. Last years winner Alan Bigwood failed miserably to retain the trophy, but did manage the runner up spot, beating Dave England into third by just one point.

So well done to Pat, who won everything. So come on you CCC testers, let’s have a whip round and pay for Pats subs so he can join Sotonia.

Social Rides

October 18^th  The Dog and Crook, Brambridge.

November 8^th  The Black Horse, West Tytherley

December 6^th   The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield.

Meet at Redbridge 09.30, The Plaza Romsey 10.00, or meet at the pub 12.00.

Mince Pie Run  

Dave and Joy have kindly offered to host this years Mince pie run.  Riders meet at Eling tide mill 10.00, (or Hatchett Pond E Boldre 10.30), for a gentle ride around The Forest for about 2 hours. Non cyclists to arrive at Dave and Joys 11.30 – 12.00 for a fine feast. Dave’s address Fiddlers Roof, Pages lane, E Boldre, SO42 7WG 

Other News

The club would like to send their best wishes to Mike Matthews, who following serious spinal problems and an operation, has had limited mobility. Best wishes for your complete recovery and hope to see out on your bike in the not too distant future.

After a promising first half of the season, Dave has been out of action following a ‘brief encounter’ with a van the day after the club 25 championships in June, but is now back on the bike and managed a couple of late-season ‘10’s.

Trip to the Alps, Barcelonnette, France.

We all enjoyed the annual trip to The Tour. We stayed in a rather nice chalet perched on the side of the valley, it was a 2km twisty climb up to chalet from the valley christened the Col De Gite, which most of us {Claire?} had to ride up at the end of each day. The weather was hot and sunny and only clouding over late afternoon, and not being in the valley floor it was nice and cool in the evenings. We tackled a few of the local climbs, which most of were over 20kms long and reaching altitudes of over 2000 metres. So a big thanks from all who went to Claire for organising the holiday.

I would to thank Claire for the following, this was found in an old club newsletter.

1940’s humour

The eccentrics were out on their bicycles.  Suddenly one of them stopped, jumped off, and let all the air out of his back tyre.  “Why do that?” asked the other.  “Saddle’s too high” said his companion.  “Lend me a spanner” demanded the second cyclist.  With that he loosened the bolt on the handlebars, twisted the bars back to front and tightened up the bolt again  “What’s going on?” asked the other  “I’m going back” answered the second, “I’m not cycling with a fool like you” 

That’s it for this edition. If anyone has anything of interest or funny for the newsletter please send it me This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Alan

Pat Lafford was the clear winner of the President's Cup in 2015, scoring a maximum possible 50 points.  Last year's winner Alan Bigwood was 2nd by one point (36) from Dave England.

With thanks to Pat and Helen for again hosting the birthday tea in their lovely garden.  Members enjoyed a get-together over a buffet, tea and cake, preceded by a club ride for some of the more energetic members!

CRABWOOD NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2015

Birthday Tea

Pat and Helen Lafford have kindly offered to host the Birthday Tea again, so thanks to Pat and Helen. The tea will held on Sunday 21^st June, with the fun starting at 3.00pm. There is also a social ride on the same day, meeting at the Gamekeeper pub at Woodlands for lunch at 12.00. The social ride will depart Redbridge at 9.30 and the Plaza Romsey at 10.00.

 2015 time Trials

The Crabwood CC 10 P311- 11^th April.

Although it was a nice sunny day. There was a nasty cross wind, which on such an open flat course made the ride so much fun. The wind didn’t appear to trouble Aran Stanton who came past me so fast it made me feel like I was standing still. Unfortunately our event clashed with a Wiggle Sportive, which led to the Testers having to negotiate groups of slower riders, which did cause a few hold ups for some of our riders. I would like to thank Claire for all the hard work involved in organising the event, I would also like to thank the Timekeepers, marshals, tea ladies and pusher off for their help.

Results.

1^st Aran Stanton VC St Raphael 21.41

2^nd Matthew Charlton Farnborough & Camberley 21.50  

3^rd Nick O’ Hara New Forest 22.11

2 up. A familiar name there, Aran who achieved the double.

Bryce Dyer, Aran Stanton VC St Raphael 21.31

Crabwood riders. Dave England 26.12, Alan Bigwood 26.46, J S-Bisson 28.30.

Club Events.

So far this year entries have been up on last year, with at least twenty riders signing on for each event. Which is good for club funds. Another plus we have enjoyed dry weather for each event, unlike previous years.

Results.

Thurs 16^th April – 10 - P164c

1^st H Nixon SURC 23.14, 2^nd A Gritton 23.19, 3^rd T Allen 23.21.  

Crabwood riders. A Bigwood 27.06, D England  27.45

Thurs 30^th April – 10 – P164c

1^st J Sibley Velorefined 22.45, 2^nd A Lockwood SURC 22.45, 3^rd T Wallis SURC 23.01. 

Crabwood riders P Lafford 24.57, D England 26.06, A Bigwood 26.42, J S-Bisson 28.29

       Thurs 7^th May -   10 – P164c

1^st P Ashley Fareham Whs 22.48, 2^nd A Lockwood SURC 23.06, 3^rd R Iles Primera 24.26.    

Crabwood riders P Lafford 25.25, A Bigwood 27.08, D England 27.23

                                            Thurs 28^th May – 10 for 2-ups and solos – P164c

1^st S Whitewick/J Sibley Velorefined 21.11, 2^nd A Rivett/M Anderson VC St Raphael 24.11,  

3^rd M Dixon/D Morris 24.18.

Solo Rider A Jenkins GA Cycles 24.06.   No Crabwood riders took part in this event.

Forthcoming events

Thurs 18^th June – 15 – P164/15 (inter-club)

Weds 24^th June 25 champs in BDWCA event P128/25

Tuesday 7^th July – 10 (NFCC event - inter-club)

Weds 29^th July – 10 champs – P164c

HQ is Parc Pale car park on B3056 SE of Lyndhurst, except the 25 which is Bartley lay-by on A336. All evening events start at 7.00pm.

Other racing news.

 Dave England has been putting in some good rides lately. He did a 24.01 in the VTTA 10 F11. 1^st in the over 65’s. And in the Sussex CA 30 where he took 1^st on target time 1.20.03. Well done Dave, I wish I had your enthusiasm. Pat and Claire did the double in the BDWCA 25 last week, with Pat speeding round in 1.2.44 for 1^st place. And Claire who was 1^st lady (all the fast ones were absent) in a 1.8.40

Please don’t forget your entries for the club 10 and 25 championships. Entries to Claire please. (it’s only so she can fiddle the handicaps)

Social Rides

21^st June The Gamekeeper, Woodlands.

July 12^th The Dog and Crook, Brambridge.

August 2^nd The Wheatsheaf, Braishfield.

Meet at Redbridge 09.30, The Plaza Romsey 10.00, or meet at the pub 12.00.

Other News

The club would like to wish Mandy Wheeler(Simon’s Wife) a speedy recovery from her recent kidney and pancreas transplant.

I have heard that Vernon has almost completed his tour of the world….on his Tacx virtual trainer.

The John O Gaunt at Horsebridge has recently had a fire. I suspect we could have a twisted fire starter in the club, and the finger of suspicion points to a member who suffered food poisoning there a couple of years ago. Come on Pat own up.

Claire has yet again organised another CCC trip to the tour. Thank you Claire. We will be staying in an old renovated farmhouse near Barcelonnette. Where will be close to the highest pass in the Alps the Cime de la Bonette which at 23kms (14 miles) long up to a height of 2802 metres (9300ft) should prove to be a bit of a lung buster. I will let know in the next newsletter how we got on.

“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.”  Desmond Tutu.

That’s all for now, next newsletter August/September, Alan.