Start Sheet/Results 2023

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Event #21: Sunday 10th September 2023 @10:00h

Course: GH81 – Kidds Hill
Distance: 1611 yards
TT Lead: Mark Gidney
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals:
Start: Bottom of the hill!
Course Record: Ben Neal – 4min 09.98 sec (19th Sept 2022)

Report: Well done to the riders who entered the club’s annual hill climb event. Despite there bing more female entrants it was James Conway who set the fastest time up The Wall. It’s now all eyes on the Catford HC event to decide who will be the club’s HC champion.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
Finish
Time
1James ConwaySDWRB04:57.20
2Emma HaswellTWTCRB06:54:20
3Carol TsangTWTCRB08:09:90
4Rowena HoweySDWRB08:44:40
Finalised

Event #20: Thurs 31st August 2023 @18:45h

Course: GS868 Ladies Mile
Distance: 11.72 miles
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Peter Watson, Jo Watson & John Watson (Ass: Julian Fussell)
Marshals: Carol Tsang, Patrick Bareham & Mark Gidney
Start: South of Groombridge
Course Record: Neil Harris – 27min 14 sec (15th April 2021)

Report: As the light began to fade the competitions were lit up as CPG managed to squeeze in his 10th race to secure the Road Bike Comp, Dave Bagge wrapped up the TT Comp and Emma Haswell emerged victorious in the HCP Comp. In the AEIGHT BIKE Co SDW TT Ladder it was Simon Howden who secured the overall victory with 55 points, closely followed by Gary Sinlair (2nd) & Emma Haswell (3rd). What a season – see you all next year!

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBScratchAlbion29:562029:5614
2Alex JeffreysTWTCRB02:00Bayhall31:371929:3718
3David BaggeTWTCTT02:30Bayhall32:102029:4017
4Paul McDaidSDWTT02:30Bayhall32:141929:4416
5Matthew HammondSDWTT04:00Bayhall33:531829:5315
6Grant PalingSDWTT05:30Dukes34:311729:0119
7Simon HowdenSDWRB04:30Dukes35:121830:4213
8Piers NewmanEGCCRB05:3037:021731:3212
9Roger HutchingsEGCCRB05:30Frant37:401632:1011
10Emma HaswellSDWRB09:30Dukes37:581528:2820
11Julian FussellSDWTT02:30BayhallDNS-A29:28
12John FullerTWTCRB14:30EphraimDNS-A
13Gary SinclairSDWRB02:30BayhallDNS-A
Finalised

Event #19: Thurs 24th August 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross >< Mayfield RBT
Distance: 11.50 miles
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson (Ass: Julian Fussell)
Marshals: Paul McDaid
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Neil Harris – 23min 53 sec (15th June 2023)

Report: It was a murky, damp evening that saw a small field tackle the course; Baggey took a well deserved outright victory to secure the TT Comp victory, in the RB category Patrick Bareham & Alex Jeffreys have put some pressure on Gary Sinclair in the RB Comp and SDW TT Ladder – lots to be decided in the TT series finale next week.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1David BaggeTWTCTT0:30Albion28:382028:0817
2Alex JeffreysTWTCRB0:30Bayhall28:492028:1915
3Patrick BarehamTWTCRB0:30Albion29:111928:4113
4Gary SinclairSDWRBScratchBayhall29:551829:5512
5Simon HowdenSDWRB03:00Bayhall31:271728:2714
6Roger HutchingsEGCCTT07:00Albion32:401925:4020
7Emma HaswellSDWRB06:00Bayhall34:121628:1216
8John FullerSDWRB10:00Bayhall37:371527:3719
9Carol TsangSDWRB10:00Dukes37:581427:5818
10Mike KingTWTCRB05:00EmphraimDNS-A27:10
11Michael BishopSDWRB01:30EphraimDNS-A29:28
Finalised

Event #18: Thurs 17th August 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS867 Sleeches Cross > Mark Cross > Wadhurst
Distance: 9.80 miles
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Rosemary Chapman, Martin Yardley & Chris Parker
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Sam Fuller – 23min 24 sec (11th Aug 2022)

Report: A last minute course change caused some confusion and worry over bike choice, particularly for our Low Land guests, Tjeerd & Ron, who got to experience a ‘proper’ SDW TT complete with the usual climbing. It was the conclusion of the 2UP TT Comp and our winners are Chris Parsons-Green & Rory Barrett – very well deserved! The TT Comp is now closer than ever, David Bagge leading the way despite some ruthless 2 UP ride etiquette; we also wonder if Paul McDaid’s decision to ride a road bike in Event #3 has cost him a trophy… we’ll find out in 2 races time!

PosRider 1Rider 2ClubsBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenRory BarrettSDWRBSCRAlbion23:172023:1718
2John RogersTom MossEGCC/SDWRB01:00Albion24:581923:5815
3Tjeerd MijzenHastingsTTAlbion25:112025:1112
4Gary SinclairPeter CollyerSDWRB02:00Bayhall26:081824:0814
5Paul McDaidSDWTT03:00Bayhall26:251923:2517
6Alex JeffreysTWTCRB03:00Bayhall26:271723:2716
7David BaggeJulian FussellTWTC/SDWTT02:00Bayhall26:411824:4113
8Simon HowdenEdward SteeleSDW/TWTCRB06:00Dukes28:401622:4019
9Ron CasteljinHastingsTTCalverley29:181729:1810
10Carol TsangRowena HoweySDW/TWTCRB13:00Calverley35:061522:0620
11John FullerTWTCRB12:0037:381425:3811
13Martin YardleySDWRB10:00DNS-M
14Omar MalikSDWRB02:00AlbionDNS-A
Finalised

Event #17: Thurs 10th August 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS868 Ladies Mile
Distance: 11.72 miles
TT Lead: David Bagge
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Mark Gidney, Carlos Martinez & Glen Whittington
Start: South of Groombridge
Course Record: Neil Harris – 27min 14 sec (15th April 2021)

Report: Another good turout in the summer months, CPG powers his way closer to that RB competition trophy, whilst Baggey now has one had on the TT Trophy. It was a brilliant ride from Andrew Shepherd to take maximum points in the HCP comp. All getting very close as we approach the season conclusion.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBSCRAlbion29:232029:2317
2Alex JefferysTWTCRB02:00Bayhall31:221929:2219
3Gary SinclairSDWRB02:00Albion31:511829:5115
4David BaggeTWTCTT02:30Bayhall31:522029:2218
5Paul McDaidSDWTT02:00Bayhall31:541929:5414
6Patrick BarehamTWTCRB02:00Albion32:001730:0013
7Peter CollyerSDWRB02:00Bayhall33:071631:0711
8Matt HammondSDWTT02:30Bayhall33:461831:1610
9Michael BishopSDWTT03:00Dukes33:591730:5912
10Andrew ShepherdTWTCRB08:00Emphraim35:101527:1020
11Emma HaswellSDWRB09:30Ephraim38:581429:2816
12John FullerTWTCRB10:00Dukes44:261344:269
13Russ CookSDWRB05:00DNS-A
Finalised

Event #16: Thurs 3rd August 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross <> Mayfield RBT
Distance: 11.50 miles
TT Lead: David Bagge
Timekeepers: Doug Finch
Marshals: Oliver Gell
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Neil Harris – 23min 53 sec (15th June 2023)

Report: It was another rapid time and 20 points on the board for CPG – will be secure enough events for the RB Comp; in the TT Bike Comp it’s Baggey edging ahead now.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBSCRAlbion26:452026:459
2Paul McDaidSDWTT02:30Bayhall27:372025:3717
3Gary SinclairSDWRB02:00Albion28:151925:4515
4David BaggeTWTCTT03:00Bayhall28:251925:2519
5Alex JefferysTWTCRB02:00Bayhall28:591826:598
6Patrick BarehamTWTCRB02:30Albion29:071726:3711
7Peter CollyerSDWRB03:00Bayhall29:261626:2612
8Michael BishopSDWTT03:00Bayhall29:371826:3710
9Simon HowdenSDWRB05:00Dukes30:531525:5314
10Mike KingTWTCRB08:00Emphraim33:341425:3418
11Cathy GillTWTCRB08:00Ephraim33:431325:4316
12Emma HaswellSDWRB09:00Dukes34:221225:2220
13Martin YardleySDWTT08:00Ephraim36:391728:396
14Carol TsangSDWRB12:00Ephraim38:031126:0313
15John FullerSDWRB10:00Ephraim38:081028:087
16Russ CookSDWRB05:00DNS-A
Finalised

Event #15: Thurs 20th July 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS898 Ashdown Forest
Distance: 12.31 miles
TT Lead: Martin Derham
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Emma Haswell & Rory Barrett
Start: Bottom of Jib Jacks
Course Record: Neil Harris – 28min 40 sec (20th July 2023)

Report: It’s ANOTHER course record for Neil ‘The Man in SDW Racing Black’ Harris who betters his previous best by 7 seconds. It was the TWTC vs SDW Interclub finale and fantastic to see almost 30 riders on the start sheet for this one. Impressive rides from people giving their first TT a good go too. Well done to CPG in RB Comp (he just needs x4 more now) and Adrian Storie HCP Comp who top this week’s tables.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPInterclub
Prediction
SDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Neil HarrisSDWTTScr28:46Albion28:402028:404
2Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRB2:3033:00Albion31:282029:082
3John RogersSDWRB2:3033:00Albion32:091929:392
4Patrick BarehamTWTCRB6:0034:35Albion33:151827:1515
5Gary SinclairSDWRB6:0034:20Albion34:111728:1110
6Paul McDaidSDWTT6:3037:00Bayhall34:141927:4412
7 Peter CollyerSDWRB6:3034:30Calverley34:181627:4811
8Theo SandellSDWRB7:3035:2634:411527:1116
9Julian FussellSDWTT6:0035:30Bayhall34:591828:592
10Alex JeffreysTWTCRB6:3036:30Albion35:091428:396
11David BaggeTWTCTT6:3035:10Bayhall35:201728:502
12Michael BishopSDWTT7:0033:33Bayhall35:391628:395
13Oliver GellSDWRB11:0039:26Dukes35:441324:4419
14Edward MoffattTWTCTT8:3036:5035:491527:1914
15Edward SteeleTWTCRB7:3036:30Calverley36:151228:453
16Matt HammondSDWTT7:3036:00Bayhall36:201428:502
17Grant PalingTWTCTT8:0036:30Dukes36:351328:357
18Simon HowdenSDWRB8:3036:59Dukes36:481128:189
19Scott BentonTWTCTT11:0039:4038:281227:2813
20Richard BysouthTWTCRB7:3039:00Calverley38:411031:112
21Mike WestonSDWRB11:0039:20Calverley39:25928:258
22Adrian StorieTWTCRB16:0044:3240:07824:0720
23Mike KingTWTCRB12:3041:00Ephraim41:23728:532
24Cathy GillTWTCRB12:0040:30Ephraim41:32629:322
25Martin YardleySDWRB15:0043:15Frant43:47528:47
26Pippa WhitbyTWTCRB18:0046:30Frant44:41426:4117
27Carol TsangSDWRB22:3051:00Ephraim49:00326:3018
28Owen DavisTWTCRB8:0048:00DukesDNF
29Evo ThwaitesSDWRB07:3035:26DNS
Finalised

Event #14: Thurs 13th July 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS879 Sleeches Cross > Mark Cross > Wadhurst
Distance: 9.80 miles
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: John Rice, Neil Harris, Roger Hutchings & Pip Jenkins
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Sam Fuller – 23min 24 sec (11th Aug 2022)

Report: It was our first chance to take on the Wadhurst potholes this season, arriving late on the start line was Gary Sinclair who led the field home to collect 20 points in the RB Comp, followed by Julian Fussell who picked up max points in the TT Comp. In the HCP comp Emma Haswell extends her lead further over the absent Edward Steele.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Gary SinclairSDWRBSCRAlbion26:382026:3813
2Julian FussellSDWTT01:00Bayhall26:592025:5918
3Peter CollyerSDWRB01:00Calverley27:301926:3015
4Patrick BarehamTWTCRBSCRAlbion27:381827:3810
5David BaggeTWTCTT01:00Bayhall28:011927:0111
6Matthew HammondSDWTT01:30Bayhall28:081826:3812
7Simon HowdenSDWRB03:30Dukes29:471726:1717
8Emma HaswellSDWRB09:00Dukes32:231623:2320
9Owen DavisSDWRB07:00Dukes33:361526:3614
10Martin YardleySDWRB09:30Frant35:021425:3219
11John FullerTWCRB08:30Ephraim36:141327:449
12Carol TsangSDWRB11:00Ephraim37:211226:2116
Finalised

Event #12: Thurs 6th July 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross <> Mayfield RBT
Distance: 11.50 miles
TT Lead: Jo Watson
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Rosemary Chapman
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Neil Harris – 23min 53 sec (15th June 2023)

Report: The smaller summer fields give an op[portunity for decent points in all the club competitions – it was Paul McDaid and Edward Steele who gained most in the TT and HCP competitions; whilst CPG max scored in the RB comp – will he managed to squeeze x10 events, or will the Gary Sinclair and Patrick Bareham dual go all the way to the finish line?

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBSCRAlbion26:472026:4714
2Paul McDaidSDWTT03:00Bayhall27:472024:4720
3Gary SinclairSDWRB02:30Albion29:001926:3016
4David BaggeTWTCTT03:30Bayhall29:131925:4317
5Patrick BarehamTWTCRB02:30Albion29:421827:1213
6Peter CollyerSDWRB03:30Calverley30:061726:3615
7Edward SteeleTWTCRB06:00Calverley30:491624:4919
8Simon HowdenSDWRB05:00Dukes32:241527:2412
9Emma HaswellSDWRB09:00Dukes34:411425:4118
10Carol TsangSDWRB12:00Frant39:481327:4811
11Henry WeaverSDWRBBayhallDNS-A
12Martin YardleySDWTTFrantDNS-A
Finalised

Event #10: Thurs 22nd June 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS868 Ladies Mile
Distance: 11.72 miles
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Jo Sinclair, Mark Gidney & Carlos Martinez
Start: South of Groombridge
Course Record: Neil Harris – 27min 14 sec (15th April 2021)

Report: A smaller field fot the TWTC vs SDW Interclub tonight, CPG makes a return following his Lewes Crits success to l;ead the team home on the Ladies Mile circuit. An impressive ride b y Paul McDaid scopped maximum points in the TT competition. Ed Steele was back this week and leads the way in the AEIGHT BIKE CO SDW League Ladder.


PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBSCRAlbion29:242029:2419
2Paul McDaidSDWTT03:00Albion31:502028:5020
3Patrick BarehamTWTCRB02:00Albion32:131930:1315
4Julian FussellSDWTT03:00Bayhall32:381929:3817
5Gary SinclairSDWRB02:00Bayhall32:421830:4213
6Matthew HammondSDWTT03:00Bayhall33:311830:3114
7Edward SteeleTWTCRB05:00Bayhall34:271729:2718
8Gary WallisSDWRB06:00Dukes36:121630:1216
9John FullerTWTCRB09:00Calverley42:421533:4212
10Emma HaswellSDWRBDNS – A
11Henry WeaverSDWRBDNS-A
12Richard BysouthTWTCTTDNS-A
13Matt ChippingLeeds TriTTDNS-A
Finalised

Event #9: Thurs 15th June 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross <> Mayfield RBT
Distance: 11.50 miles
TT Lead: Carol Tsang
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Simon Howden & Lee Oliver
Start: Sleeches Cross
Course Record: Neil Harris 23 mins 53 secs (15th June 2023)

Report: It was indeed a record breaking evening, but perhaps not the one we thought might go! Massive congratulations to Neil Harris who beat his own Sleeches Cross > Mayfield RBT record as the course switched due to dreaded traffic lights. The Man in SDW Racing Black bettered his previous best time by an amazing 50 seconds to scoop 20 points in both the Scratch and HCP competitions. Well done to everyone who took part, great to see the numbers back up.

PosRider 1Rider 2ClubBikeHCPFinish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Rory BarrettChris Parsons-GreenSDWRBScratch00:25:142000:25:1413
2Simon WoodcockSDWTT00:03:0000:27:262000:24:2616
3Mark ShepherdSDWRB00:03:0000:28:101900:25:1014
4Paul McDaidSDWTT00:03:3000:28:111900:24:4115
5Nathan VinceSDWRB00:03:3000:29:101800:25:4012
6Matthew HammondKester DobsonSDWTT/RB00:02:3000:29:20181700:26:502
7Pete CollyerTommo ReadmanSDW + TWTCRB00:03:0000:29:371600:26:376
8Michael BishopSDWTT00:09:0000:29:461700:20:4620
9Gary SinclairSDWRB00:03:0000:29:481500:26:483
10Lloyd CollierRichard BysouthTWTCRB00:03:0000:30:001400:27:002
11Russell VanhinsberghGrant PalingTWTC/SDWRB00:03:0000:30:111300:27:112
12Oli GellSDWRB00:03:3000:30:231200:26:532
13Mike WestonJames DarrerSDWRB00:04:3000:30:301100:26:0011
14Simon HowdenJames SarreSDWRB00:07:0000:31:111000:24:1117
15Oliver MillerSDWTT00:05:0000:31:221600:26:228
16Stewart McilwhamSDWRB00:05:0000:31:47900:26:474
17Edward SteeleSDW/TWTCRB00:06:0000:32:14800:26:149
18David AllenSDWRB00:07:0000:33:22700:26:227
19Cathy GillTWTCRB00:07:0000:33:45600:26:455
20Emma HaswellSDWRB00:09:0000:35:10500:26:1010
21Pippa WhitbyJohn FullerTWTCRB00:13:0000:35:26400:22:2619
22Carol TsangMartin DerhamSDWRB00:15:0000:37:58300:22:5818
Finalised

Event #8: Thurs 8th June 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS898 Ashdown Forest
Distance: 12.31 miles
TT Lead: Carol Tsang
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Simon Howden & Lee Oliver
Start: South of Hartfield
Course Record: Neil Harris 28 mins 47 secs (12th May 2022)

Report:

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1John RogersEGCCRBSCRAlbion32:572032:5711
2Patrick BarehamTWTCRB02:30Bayhall34:101931:4019
3Gary SinclairSDWRB01:30Bayhall34:251832:5512
4Michael BishopSDWTT01:30Bayhall34:312033:0110
5David BaggeTWTCTT02:00Bayhall34:511932:5114
6Henry WeaverSDWRB02:30Calverley35:231732:5313
7Julian FussellSDWTT02:00Bayhall35:381833:389
8Edward SteeleTWTCRB05:00Dukes36:261631:2620
9Nick CarrollSDWRB05:30Ephraim38:001532:3015
10Andrew ShepherdTWTCRB07:00Ephraim39:191432:1916
11Emma HaswellSDWRB09:30Ephraim41:311332:0118
12Mike KingTWTCRB10:00Ephraim42:111232:1117
Finalised

Event #7: Thurs 1st June 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS899 Wych Cross > Groombridge > Hartfield
Distance: 21.69 miles – the BIG one!
TT Lead: Mark Gidney
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Mike Saadat, Chris Walton, Roger Hutchings, James Darrer & Carol Tsang
Start: Start by junction of B2110 and B2188 – South of Groombridge
Course Record: Neil Harris 49 mins 35 secs (2nd July 2022)

Report: The BIG one and an impressive attendance too. It was a brilliant ride by Tom Moss to take 20 points, closely followed by Gary Sinclair. Michael Bishop set the standard for the TT bikes, closley followed by Paul McDaid and Dave Bagge. In the HCP comp it was again Emma Haswell picking up 20 points to extend a small lead over Edward Steele.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Tom MossSDWRB03:00Albion00:58:022000:55:0216
2Gary SinclairSDWRBBayhall00:59:031900:59:039
3Michael BishopSDWTT06:00Bayhall00:59:182000:53:1819
4Paul McDaidSDWTT04:00Bayhall00:59:221900:55:2213
5David BaggeTWTC/SDWTT04:00Bayhall00:59:341800:55:3412
6Patrick BarehamTWTC/SDWRB05:00Bayhall01:00:081800:55:0815
7Peter CollyerSDWRBCalverley01:01:251701:01:258
8Richard BysouthTWTCTT07:00Calverley01:01:401700:54:4018
9Simon HowdenSDWRB10:00Ephraim01:04:541600:54:5417
10Edward SteeleTWTC/SDWRB10:00Dukes01:05:091500:55:0914
11Cathy GillTWTCRBEphraim01:09:471401:09:477
12Mike KingTWTCRB14:00Ephraim01:11:291300:57:2911
13Emma HaswellSDWRB20:00Ephraim01:12:201200:52:2020
14Peter WatsonSDWRBFrant01:12:321101:12:326
15Andy BootySDWRBFrant01:20:191001:20:195
16John FullerTWTC/SDWRB22:00Frant01:20:54900:58:5410
17Chris Parsons-GreenSDWDNS-A
18Jamie WhiteSDWDNS-A
19David AllenSDWDNS-A
20Russell VanhinsberghTWTCDNS-A
Finalised

Event #6: Thurs 25th May 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS868 Ladies Mile
Distance: 11.72 miles – love that descent (go easy!)
TT Lead: Mark Gidney
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Lee Oliver, Matthew Hammond & Russ Cook
Start: Start by junction of B2110 and B2188 – South of Groombridge
Course Record: Neil Harris – 27min 14 sec (15th April 2021)

Report: Well done to all the riders who took part, it was a storming effort from John Rogers, the East Grinstead CC rocket who took the scratch and handicap victory this week. He gets placed in Albion division (which should rein him in a little for future events!). It was a BRILLJANT ride by Simon Howden too, a few more of those and he’ll be flying up those divisions. A special shoutout to Oscar Mcilwham who picks up the Pongo London – SDW TT Rider of the Day award for a great ride in his first SDW TT.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1John RogersEGCCRB02:30Albion30:482028:1820
2Gary SinclairSDWRB02:30Bayhall32:161929:4617
3Nathan VinceSDWRB02:00Bayhall32:211830:2111
4David BaggeTWTC/SDWTT02:30Bayhall32:252029:5515
5Patrick BarehamTWTC/SDWRB02:30Bayhall32:321730:0214
6Michael BishopSDWTT02:30Bayhall33:011930:319
7Fergus ClinchSDWRB03:00Bayhall33:411630:418
8Pete CollyerSDWRBCalverley34:081534:082
9Oscar McilwhamSDWTT04:00Calverley34:251830:2510
10Simon HowdenSDWRB06:30Ephraim35:031428:3319
11=Olly StevensSDWRB03:00Calverley35:181332:184
11=Pip JenkinsSDWRBCalverley35:181335:182
13Edward SteeleTWTC/SDWRB05:30Dukes35:211129:5116
14David AllenSDWRB06:30Ephraim36:341030:0413
15Jem PageSDWRB06:00Dukes37:24931:247
16Andrew ShepherdTWTCRB05:30Ephraim37:26831:565
17Stewart McilwhamSDWTT04:30Dukes37:561733:263
18Emma HaswellSDWRB09:00Ephraim38:15729:1518
19Cathy GillTWTCRB07:00Ephraim38:50631:506
20Carol TsangSDWRB13:30Frant43:50530:2012
21Martin DerhamSDWRB12:00FrantDNS-A
22John FullerSDW/TWTCRB10:30FrantDNS-A
23Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRBSCRAlbionDNS-A
Finalised

Event #5: Thurs 18th May 2023 @19:00h – EVENT SOLD OUT

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross > < Mayfield RBT
Distance: 11.50 miles – everyone loves that roundabout!
TT Lead: James Darrer
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Rosemary Chapman
Start: On A267 by junction with B2099 to Wadhurst (W3W: ///gravy.rounds.owls)
Course Record: Neil Harris – 24min 43 sec (22nd April 2021)

Report: Wow! We had 31 riders give the course a go, with x9 teams in the ever popular 2UP competition. It was CPG & Rory leading the teams home to take 20 points in various competitions. Well done to Simon Woodcock, Mark Shepherd, Paul McDaid and Nathan Vince (making his TT debut) whose impressive solo rides gave many of the pairs something to think about. In the HCP comp the organiser was a little generous with the time… neverthless that’s a great ride by Michael Bishop in his first TT in a few years.

Our PONGO London Rider(s) of the Week are Cathy Gill (first lady home) & John Fuller (who endured another debrief despite a few tumbles on the way home from last week’s social!). Well done to both of you!

In the AEIGHT BIKE CO SDW TT Ladder it’s ‘sorting week’ as we complete Round 1 of our first season…

PosRider 1Rider 2ClubBikeHCPFinish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Rory BarrettChris Parsons-GreenSDWRBScratch00:25:142000:25:1413
2Simon WoodcockSDWTT00:03:0000:27:262000:24:2616
3Mark ShepherdSDWRB00:03:0000:28:101900:25:1014
4Paul McDaidSDWTT00:03:3000:28:111900:24:4115
5Nathan VinceSDWRB00:03:3000:29:101800:25:4012
6Matthew HammondKester DobsonSDWTT/RB00:02:3000:29:20181700:26:502
7Pete CollyerTommo ReadmanSDW + TWTCRB00:03:0000:29:371600:26:376
8Michael BishopSDWTT00:09:0000:29:461700:20:4620
9Gary SinclairSDWRB00:03:0000:29:481500:26:483
10Lloyd CollierRichard BysouthTWTCRB00:03:0000:30:001400:27:002
11Russell VanhinsberghGrant PalingTWTC/SDWRB00:03:0000:30:111300:27:112
12Oli GellSDWRB00:03:3000:30:231200:26:532
13Mike WestonJames DarrerSDWRB00:04:3000:30:301100:26:0011
14Simon HowdenJames SarreSDWRB00:07:0000:31:111000:24:1117
15Oliver MillerSDWTT00:05:0000:31:221600:26:228
16Stewart McilwhamSDWRB00:05:0000:31:47900:26:474
17Edward SteeleSDW/TWTCRB00:06:0000:32:14800:26:149
18David AllenSDWRB00:07:0000:33:22700:26:227
19Cathy GillTWTCRB00:07:0000:33:45600:26:455
20Emma HaswellSDWRB00:09:0000:35:10500:26:1010
21Pippa WhitbyJohn FullerTWTCRB00:13:0000:35:26400:22:2619
22Carol TsangMartin DerhamSDWRB00:15:0000:37:58300:22:5818
Finalised

Event #4: Thurs 11th May 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS898 Ashdown Forest
Distance: 12.31 miles – up and then down
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Oli Gell & Martin Yardley
Start: Start on B2026 at southern end of Hartfield
Course Record: Neil Harris – 28min 47 sec (12th May 2022)

Report: Depsite some inclement afternoon weather (it was a Thursday afterall) and broken down farm equipment at Kingstanding the show went on. There were 20 riders who tackled the course, some new riders experiencing that start for the first time and Alex starting at 45 degrees as he was stuck in one gear! Well done to CPG who blitzed the course on his ‘winter’ road bike’; Baggey who gave a masterclass in Black Hill TT bike descending and Russell who stormed the HCP comp this week – all scopping up 20 points in those competitions.

PosRiderClubBike
Category
Interclub
Prediction
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRB31:301:30Albion31:302030:0015
2Mark ShepherdSDWRB33:3304:30Bayhall34:211929:5117
3David BaggeTWTCTT35:0004:00Bayhall35:202031:208
4Patrick BarehamTWTCRB39:0004:31Calverley35:221830:517
5Henry WeaverSDWRB35:0005:30Ephraim35:271729:5716
6Alex JeffreysTWTCRB34:0004:30Albion35:471631:1710
7Julian FussellSDWTT34:3004:00Bayhall36:081932:084
8Paul McDaidSDWRB38:0004:30Bayhall36:151531:456
9Matthew HammondSDWTT35:0004:30Calverley36:221831:525
10Russell VanhinsberghTWTCRB37:0007:30Calverley36:261428:5620
11Richard BysouthTWTCRB36:2007:00Calverley37:021330:0214
12Russ CookSDWRB38:1008:30Calverley38:031229:3319
13Edward SteeleSDWRB38:0009:00Ephraim38:461129:4618
14Mike WestonSDWRB38:0008:00Dukes39:131031:1311
15Oliver MillerSDWRB35:0008:30Dukes39:481731:189
16Emma HaswellSDWTT40:0012:00Frant42:27930:2712
17Mike KingTWTCRB42:0009:00Ephraim43:09834:092
18Pippa WhitbyTWTCRB50:0015:30Frant45:51730:2113
19John FullerTWTCRB46:3015:00Frant48:27633:272
20Martin DerhamSDWRB48:1518:00Frant50:38532:383
21Neil HarrisSDWAlbionDNS (A)
22Gary SinclairSDWBayhallDNS (A)
23Stewart McilwhamSDWDNS
24Ben NealLVCDNS
Finalised

Event #3: Thurs 4th May 2023 @19:00h

Course: GS878 Sleeches Cross > Mayfield
Distance: 11.5 miles – lumpy
TT Lead: Julian Fussell
Timekeepers: Doug Finch & John Watson
Marshals: Dave Bagge
Start: On A267 by junction with B2099 to Wadhurst (W3W: ///gravy.rounds.owls)
Course Record: Neil Harris – 24min 43 sec (22nd April 2021)

Report: What a cracking evening… massive turnout, course record set by the The Man in (SDW Racing) Black, racing kit, TT bikes, road bikes, girls, boys, yoof, that amazing SDW jumper… Jo on cracking form. John and Doug back in position. Lots of points in the The Æight Bike Cømpany SDW TT League Ladder; and our Rider of the Week, winning some fine PONGO London cycling socks is The Admiral. Well done everyone… 🟡⚫️🔴

PosRiderClubBike
Category
HCPSDW Ladder
Division
Finish
Time
TT
Points
RB
Points
HCP
Time
HCP
Points
1Neil HarrisSDWTTScratchAlbion22:362022:3611
2Chris Parsons-GreenSDWRB01:30Albion24:182022:4810
3Simon WoodcockSDWTT02:30Bayhall24:571922:2713
4Omar MalikSDWRB02:00Albion25:431923:435
5Julian FussellSDWTT02:30Bayhall26:351824:053
6Gary SinclairSDWRB03:00Bayhall26:371823:376
7Alex JefferiesTWTCRB02:30Albion27:081724:382
8Matthew HammondSDWTT03:30Calverley27:441724:142
9Lloyd CollierTWTCRB06:00Bayhall27:451621:4516
10Henry WeaverSDWRB05:30Ephraim27:581522:2812
11Grant PalingSDWTT06:30Dukes28:111621:4117
12Pip JenkinsSDWTT03:30Calverley28:261524:562
13Russell VanhinsberghTWTCRB05:00Calverley28:301423:307
14Mike WestonSDWRB05:30Dukes28:441323:148
15Simon BakerSDWRB03:30Dukes28:481225:182
16Russ CookSDWRB05:00Calverley29:181124:182
17Mark LeeK20CCRB06:30Ephraim29:251022:559
18Oliver MillerSDWTT05:30Dukes29:271423:574
19Edward SteeleTWTCRB08:00Ephraim29:56921:5614
20Jem PageSDWRB05:30Dukes30:11824:412
21David AllenSDWRB06:30Ephraim30:49724:192
22Martin YardleySDWTT11:30Ephraim31:261319:5620
23Emma HaswellSDWRB13:00Frant32:56619:5620
24Martin DerhamSDWRB14:30Frant35:51521:2118
25Carol TsangSDWRB14:30Frant36:24421:5415
26Simon HowdenSDWRB08:00DNS-A
Finalised