MDCC News

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2010-12-11T13:27:00.002Z

I G Dryland

2010-11-25T15:33:00.002Z

Mike Woods

2010-11-07T11:05:00.003Z

MDCC v TVT

2010-07-16T10:02:00.005Z

Charity 10

2010-07-08T22:12:00.005Z

MDCC Simon & Liz Ainslie

2010-06-24T11:35:00.004Z

The New Website Is Here. This Website will no longer be updated.

2010-04-10T16:47:00.002Z

The New Website Is Here. This Website will no longer be updated. To log onto the new website please visit www.maidenheadcc.org.uk/newsIf you are an MDCC Club member please email Paul for your login details and password.

MDCC Club '10' Thursday 8th April.

2010-04-08T20:26:00.014Z

A very relaxed, as always, Sharkie Jaggard [TVT] at the start. It paid off, Sharkie finished third in 23:39. Good Weather and a Dead HeatThe warm dry evening brought 36 riders to our second Club '10' of the season at Shurlock Row. Everyone seemed to show an improvement with MDCC's Pete Weir tieing for first place with new rider Simon Bowler [Eton Tri Club] in 23:21. They beat Sharkie Jaggard by

MDDC Club'10's' Thursday 8th April

2010-04-06T13:21:00.000Z

MDCC Thursday Evening '10' TT. April 8th, 6.30 pm StartJust a brief reminder our '10' this Thursday is on the Shurlock Row course.Entry Fees MDCC Members/CTI £2 seniors £1 Juniors Event Passport holders FreeOther Clubs £3 Seniors £2 JuniorsIf you wish to book a start time in advance please email/phone Peter before 4pm on

MDCC Hilly 30 mile TT. Saturday, 3rd April.

2010-04-03T19:33:00.010Z

Winner Tejvan Pettiger finishes on a flat tyre Andrew Payne comes home New Club VC 10 mull over the days event at the Frieth HQMDCC Ladies Sweep The Board We were delighted to have a strong showing from our two ladies, Gervase Foley and Kate Hunt, who rode strongly on a tough course in the Chilterns to take first and second places in the womens' section. Especially remarkable when it was their

First Club '10' of the New Season

2010-04-01T20:36:00.008Z

Signing on at the start Mark Brewer pushed off by Uncle Malcolm prepares for the start Chilly and Damp But at Least It Didn't RainWe were pleased to see 25 riders start our first Club '10' of the year on the Shurlock Row Course. With the rain pelting down only an hour or so earlier organiser Peter Bell thought we'd be lucky to get a dozen riding. It was good to see such enthusiasm after a long

MDDC Club'10's' Thursday 1st April

2010-03-29T15:55:00.003Z

MDCC Thursday Evening '10' TT. April 1st, 6.15 pm StartJust a brief reminder our '10's' start again this Thursday on the Shurlock Row course.Entry Fees MDCC Members/CTI £2 seniors £1 Juniors Event Passport holders FreeOther Clubs £3 Seniors £2 JuniorsIf you wish to book a start time in advance please email/phone Peter

MDCC News Update

2010-03-26T11:51:00.003Z

MDCC SBR Bikes Session Thursday 25th MarchWe had a good session last night with over 15 members attending our Club Session at SBR Sports, Windsor. We had 10 members booked in for the bike fitting session and they came away with a useful print out for an ideal position on their TT and road bike . Members also took the opportunity to buy some of the kit that was on offer.Club Night. Friday 26th

A Busy and Interesting Weekend for MDCC

2010-03-22T13:08:00.002Z

British Leisure ShowMDCC's Go Ride coaches Paul Richardson and Nigel Shurben were at Windsor Race Course on Saturday afternoon supporting British Cycling's Go Ride team of Josie Heffernan and Graham MacNamee. They were providing young visitors to the Show with a variety of cycling skill and racing activities using BC provided bikes.They had over 100 children taking part which made the

MDCC 100km Reliability Trial

2010-03-14T15:01:00.006Z

A Small But Select Band Sarah and Derek prepare for the frayOnly 9 MDCC riders made it to the start this morning at Braywick Park with only 7 choosing to sign on for the 100+ km reliability trial. We hadn't planned on Mothers' Day being such an important event in our members' calendar. On a much better day but with a head wind out to Benson all 7 remained together out to the control point. Derek

MDCC 100km Reliabilty Trial / Clubnight

2010-03-09T11:29:00.001Z

Clubnight. Friday, 12th March. 8pm-10pmThere is a Clubnight this Friday evening, 12th March, 8 pm - 10 pm at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead. We would be pleased to see any Club members or prospective members for a chat.2010 CTT Handbooks are now available at £7 each and LWDC handbooks at £4.50 each. We will have them at the Clubroom if you would like to buy one.NEW CLUB KIT

West London Combine '10' Sunday, 7th March

2010-03-07T11:44:00.008Z

The Happy Band of BrothersPeter Weir prepares to start First man off Andrew Payne A Cold Start To The Season But Pete Weir Is Red Hot With temperatures only hovering around freezing this morning we were pleased to have 7 MDCC riders facing the starter as first men off on the Thicket Course. Pete Weir finished with an impressive 23:05 saying it had all gone pretty well and he hadn't noticed the

Sunday, 28h February 100km Reliability Trial Postponed

2010-02-26T22:41:00.000Z

Sunday, 28h February 100km Reliability Trial PostponedThe Committee has decided to postpone this Sunday's 100km Reliability Trial until 14th March. The weather forecast for Sunday looks pretty dire and several Club members are unable to make this Sunday's ride leaving us with a very thin field. We will resend the information on the rescheduled event nearer the date. Both Club runs will

Clubnight / MDCC 100km Reliability Trial

2010-02-23T15:00:00.006Z

Clubnight. Friday, 26th February. 8pm-10pmThere is a Clubnight this Friday evening, 26th January, 8 pm - 10 pm at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead. We would be pleased to see any Club members or prospective members for a chat.2010 CTT Handbooks are now available at £7 each and LWDC handbooks at £4.50 each. We will have them at the Clubroom if you would like to buy one.NEW CLUB KIT

MDCC 80km Reliability Trial. Sunday 14th February

2010-02-15T19:52:00.010Z

Thirty Brave Riders Start Our Reliability Trial.On a cold morning with snow, sleet and rain in the air MDCC organisers were delighted to get a really good turnout of riders from not only our own Club but also a large contingent from Maidenhead's Thames Velo.The fast group prepare to get awaySetting off in 3 groups, steady, medium and fast each with a different target time they had to contend with

Club Night and Committee Meeting Tonight

2010-02-12T11:36:00.002Z

Club Night, Friday 12th February. 8pm-10pmTonight's Clubnight at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead will include our first committee meeting of 2010. Any members who wish to come along to hear how we run the Club are welcome and also to contribute to discussions. It runs as usual from 8pm -10 pm. Refreshments will be served.

MDCC 2010 Club/Open Events

2010-02-04T19:33:00.003Z

MDCC Club and Open Events For 2010 All our open and Club time trial events are now listed on our website under Events-Calendar.They are also available on the LWDC website with all other Club events in this area.

MDCC Club Reliability Trials Feb/March 2010

2010-01-30T16:26:00.004Z

MDCC Club Reliability TrialsThese simple forerunners of Sportives and Audax events have been an early season training event for cycling clubs for many years. We haven't run them for some time but with our increased membership the Committee has decided to run them this year with revised routes and distances to avoid the traffic the old routes encountered.Everyone should have received details by

MDCC Dinner and Prize Presentation 2010

2010-01-27T14:05:00.008Z

A Grand Night OutMany thanks to all members who attended our Club Dinner & Prize Presentation yesterday evening. The evening was enjoyed by everyone with a very comfortable and smart venue at Eton College.An excellent meal was complemented by the wines for each course chosen by Joe Francis which were excellent and plentiful while the service was the best I can remember in 50 years of attending

Club Night This Friday, Dinner & Prize Presentation This Saturday

2010-01-19T19:06:00.002Z

CLUB NIGHT, FRIDAY 22nd JANUARYThere is a Clubnight this Friday evening, 22nd January, 8 pm - 10 pm at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead. We would be pleased to see any Club members or prospective members for a chat.2010 CTT Handbooks are now available at £7 each and we will have them at the Clubroom if you would like to buy one.MDCC DINNER & PRIZE PRESENTATIONOur big social event of

MDCC News

2010-01-11T19:41:00.002Z

David Addaway Trophy and Sportive TrophyThe last two trophies to be decided for the 2009 season have gone to Peter Bell and Robin Smith.Peter Bell won the Best Member award after a Club vote while Robin topped the Sportive Trophy with 448 miles. Well done to both of them.We were particularly pleased to see the Sportive Trophy well supported with 11 members taking part in Sportives this year.

MDCC Turbo Evening. Friday, 8th January, Postponed Again!!

2010-01-07T17:14:00.001Z

MDCC Turbo Evening. Friday, 8th January, Postponed Again!!We are sorry to have to postpone our Turbo Evening for Friday Evening, 8th January as road conditions are likely to be treacherous on the evening.We will not open the Clubroom at all tomorrow. The next Club Night will be Friday 22nd January.We will let you know if we re-schedule the Turbo Evening for another night.

MDCC Boxing Day Ten

2009-12-26T16:53:00.003Z

Santa's Sweep The BoardOn a snow bound morning at our Boxing Day '10' who better to go away with the lion's share of the prizes but MDCC's not one but two Santa's Mark and Vince Dewey.There were worries the event wouldn't go ahead as the roads froze over on Christmas night but the fairy at the top of the Christmas tree came good and granted our wish of a quick thaw at the stroke of midnight.12

MDCC Boxing Day '10' Mile TT

2009-12-20T11:50:00.002Z

Saturday, 26th December. Boxing Day '10', H10/2. 10.30am StartDon't forget to ride our Boxing Day '10' on the Maidenhead Thicket Course, H10/2. First rider starts at 10.30am with signing on as usual in Westacott Way from about 9.45am.There will be tea/coffee and mince pies etc for every rider after the event back at the signing on table.Prizes for all categories including fastest 2-ups and

MDCC Turbo Evening. Friday, 18th December, Postponed

2009-12-18T15:57:00.002Z

We regret to inform all those intending to attend our Turbo Evening at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Road, today, Friday 18th December that we are postponing this session until January as road conditions are poor in the immediate area.We will not be opening the Clubroom at all this evening.

Club Night, Friday, 18th December. MDCC Turbo Evening 8 pm -10 pm

2009-12-09T21:09:00.000Z

We only have one Club Night this month at St Luke's Church Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, but what a night it's going to be! Our coaches lead by Andrew Payne have planned an evening of pre-Christmas Fat Burning Festive Fun. We will have our 2 Club Turbos and Rollers in action as well as Members bringing in their own turbos if they have them.Andrew will be showing you all the different things

Only One Club Night In December!

2009-12-06T20:08:00.003Z

Friday, December 18th Is Only Clubnight This MonthRemember we only have one Clubnight this month on Friday, 18th December.As usual it will be held at St Luke's Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead.

MDCC Committee 2009-2010

2009-11-28T12:13:00.006Z

New Faces On MDCC CommitteeMDCC's AGM was held on Friday night at St Lukes Church Hall. There will be a more detailed report at a later date but above is the newly elected Committee. We are particularly pleased to welcome two newcomers, Linda Regel who will be representing our lady members interests and Mark Dewey who has taken on the role of Social Secretary.

MDCC Sportive Trophy Update

2009-11-16T14:45:00.004Z

Sportive Trophy Standings - Late Shock Entry From Robin SmithRobin Smith has just sent in his Sportive distances shooting him up to the top of the table.Don't forget though MDCC riders can still enter for the Sportive Trophy until the end of December 2009 and there are still lots of Sportives available before then. Don't forget to send in any results to Peter or Andrew Payne. Below are the

Robert Tinn's Hill Climb and Paul Hartigan's Ball Buster!

2009-11-09T10:06:00.006Z

Robert Tinn on Quarry Wood HillRobert produced an excellent ride in the Club Hill Climb Champs to finish third equal at only 13 years old. Box Hill DuathlonMDCC's Paul Hartigan took part in the Ball Buster Duathlon at Box Hill in Surrey at the weekend. This is based on a 8 mile loop around Box Hill, the format being 8 mile run, 24 mile bike, and 8 mile run. A pretty tough and hilly course, so he

MDCC Veteran's Best All Rounder Competition

2009-10-29T14:38:00.003Z

Simon Greenland Makes It A Record Breaking Season!It will come as no surprise to Club members to learn that Simon Greenland has won the MDCC's Vets BAR again this year with an average speed of 24.52 mph.The only other rider to enter the competition was first year vet Joe Francis who had a quiet year completing the BAR with an average of 22.53 mph.Although Simon usually aims to ride in a 12 hour

MDCC Sportive Trophy

2009-10-26T20:21:00.003Z

Sportive Trophy Qualification Period ExtendedLast weeks request for MDCC members to send in their distances covered in completed sportives this year has brought in a rash of other events covered by riders. As well as this it's been pointed out there are still several Sportives open to riders including 'The Exmoor Beast' that new member Paul Todd, now recovered from a nasty hand injury, intends to

CLUB NEWS

2009-10-22T14:01:00.003Z

CLUB NIGHT, FRIDAY, 23RD OCTOBERThis Friday evening is Club night at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead from 8pm-10pm. We'll be pleased to see all members and prospective members for refreshments and a chat.MDCC SPORTIVE TROPHY.Most of the results are in for this new Club competition and it looks as though Neil Campbell has won another Club Championship. Before it's officially confirmed

Sunday, 11th October, Hillingdon '25' H25/2, MDCC Hill Climb Champs

2009-10-12T13:52:00.003Z

Neil Campbell Wins the MDCC Novice ChampionshipsThe Hillingdon '25' yesterday on the H25/2 provided fast conditions for the last event of the year on this course. The event was used by Neil Campbell and Mike Woods as the event to decide who would win the Novice Championship this year. Both produced excellent times for a first ride at 25 miles with Neil coming out on top with 1:3:34 and Mike

MDCC Club Night /Club Champions

2009-10-07T11:05:00.002Z

MDCC Club Night, Friday 9th OctoberThere is a Club Night this Friday at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Rd, Maidenhead. 8pm-10pm. The new Club Bike Box will be there if members would like to have a look prior to booking it for their flights to sunnier climes over the winterMDCC Club ChampionshipsThe Championship web page has been updated to show all Club Championships decided this season up to

Rowers Revenge Triathlon, Marlow Sunday 4th October

2009-10-06T15:04:00.002Z

Chris Bounces Back!MDCC's Chris Heape bounced back on Sunday in the Rowers Revenge Triathlon after a summer plagued with fitness problems. In this popular event based in Marlow the swim is replaced by a session on a rowing machine. Chris finished in 1:23:51 to grab a terrific 3rd place overall and 2nd in his age group. Gurpal already having competed in the VTTA '25' in the morning went on to

VTTA '25' Thicket Course H25/2, 4th October

2009-10-04T18:13:00.003Z

Simon Greenland Fastest MDCC Finisher Again!On a good morning on the Ski Slope course with a slightly rising westerly wind four MDCC riders took one of the last chances of the season to produce a fast time. Fastest was Simon who produced another excellent ride of 57:01. Going off early at number 15 he probably had the best of the weather conditions and going through the Thicket roundabout heading

MDCC 2009 Novice Plaque Award

2009-10-02T09:16:00.000Z

Please send your times in! With only 2 more weekends to go to the end of the season Linda Regel is still leading this competition for first year riders decided by calculating the average speed for the fastest '25' and '10' ridden this year. Linda has ridden a 29:35, '10' and a 1:21:27, '25' to give her an average speed of 18.913 mph.If any other first year members have also completed a '10' and '

Sunday, 4th October, Clock Tower Club Run

2009-09-29T19:28:00.002Z

Clock Tower Club RunBrian and Malcolm won't be leading the Clock Tower Club Run this Sunday, 4th October as they will be marshalling the VTTA '25' at the Thicket roundabout. Members still wishing to go out from the Clock Tower can meet there as usual.

MDCC 2009 Ladies BAR Competition

2009-09-26T15:15:00.004Z

Qualifiers for 2009 Ladies Best All Rounder CompetitionTo qualify for the Ladies BAR competition riders have to complete two '10' mile TT's and two '25' mile TT's. Their average speed over these four events is then calculated and the winner of the Ladies BAR Trophy is the rider with the fastest average speed.At the moment Linda Regel is leading this competition with rides of 29:35, 30:06, 1:21:27

Pete Weir's Record Breaking Ride In His Own Words

2009-09-21T20:51:00.003Z

How Pete Weir broke the Club '25' mile TT RecordHaving made the 2 and a half hour trip to the HQ in South Wales I was pleased to see that there was very little wind and that it was warming up nicely. The course starts on a quiet B road before joining with dual-carriageway that is used for the remainder of the race. Once you join this road you are greeted with a 2 mile descent into a valley, the

PETE WEIR BREAKS CLUB '25' RECORD

2009-09-20T19:28:00.004Z

Pete Weir breaks another Club RecordToday in the Port Talbot Whs '25' on the fastest course in the country Pete Weir claimed the Club record that he made his target at the beginning of the year. He took John Woodburn's 2000 '25' record of 51:21 down to a staggering 50:35. He finished in 21st place in an amazing event.Brilliant ride Pete! MDCC send him our warmest congratulations.We hope to have

MDCC Week End Results

2009-09-14T19:52:00.003Z

National GHS FinalRobert Tinn produced another personal best at the GHS Final south of Birmingham on Saturday afternoon to finish in 25:37. He was placed third in his age group [13 years].Andrew Richardson produced one of his best times this year to finish in 26:19.Well done to both of them for representing our Club so well.World Triathlon ChampionshipsMDCC's Mark Dewey successfully completed the

GHS National Final

2009-09-11T11:29:00.002Z

Andrew and Robert Go in GHS Final TomorrowAndrew Richardson and Robert Tinn as winners of the LWDC heat take part in the National GHS Time Trial Championships tomorrow on a course south of Birmingham. MDCC wishes them both the best of luck in this event.

Evening '10' Handicap Championships Decided

2009-09-11T11:00:00.004Z

Paul Richardson Takes Club Handicap ChampsThe last of our evening ten events took place yesterday evening at Shurlock Row on a pleasant evening but with a nagging wind that seemed not to give much help on any part of the course. Paul Richardson [144 points] , still not riding because of injuries received 2 weeks ago, maintained his season long lead to clinch the Championships with Vince Dewey [

Derek's and Paul's Charity Ride / Last '10', Come for a Drink! / Clubnight

2009-09-08T11:35:00.006Z

Derek Raises £1000 and Paul raises £1100 for the Prostate Cancer CharityDerek Cockerton taking part in the Tour of Britain Stage 5 Charity Ride did a magnificent job raising almost £1000 for the Prostate Cancer Charity. This took place in the hills around Stoke-on-Trent and he completed the 90 miles including 2000 metres of climbing, 2km at 17%, at an average speed of 15mph.As Derek often says, "

MDCC Results in National Circuit TT Champs

2009-09-06T18:47:00.007Z

Simon Greenland takes third in National TT Circuit ChampionshipsMDCC's Simon Greenland continued his run of excellent form by taking third place in his age group in the British National TT Championships on a rolling course NW of Quainton this morning. His time of 51:29 for the 20.8 mile testing course was exceptional and Maidenheads & Dist CC would like to offer it's warmest congratulations to

MDCC Medium Gear '10' Championships

2009-09-04T16:13:00.006Z

It's Greenland Again!On a blustery evening on the Shurlock Row course last night Simon Greenland again captured one of the MDCC Championships that is dear to his heart. Riding his Rotrax track iron with 72" fixed he recorded 27:49, with no other Club member getting much within 2 minutes of him. Second was Nigel Shurben in 29:40 and a surprise third was new member Paul Todd in a very creditable 30

Thursdays 27th August, Club '10' Results now on website

2009-09-01T19:16:00.001Z

The delayed results from last Thursdays '10' are now on the results web page.

Medium Gear '10' mile TT Champs. Thursday 3rd September , Shurlock Row. 6.30pm Start

2009-08-30T20:09:00.001Z

Any MDCC members who would like to ride the Medium Gear Championships in Thursdays Club TT are advised to arrive in good time as gears [72"] will be checked before the start at 6.30pm. This event is open as usual to riders on standard gearing as well.There is a possibility we will have a full field [45 riders] on Thursday. Please will all riders book in early with me, ie before Thursday, to

Club '10' Results Thursday 27 th August

2009-08-29T20:31:00.004Z

Results to be published later in the weekPaul is still recovering from his injuries received in the accident at the Club '10' last Thursday. He was taken to Wexham Park Hospital by ambulance on Friday morning as he was feeling very unwell. He is home now but still feeling painful after-effects from the accident. He is unlikely to get the results onto our website for a few more days. They may not

Club '10', Thursday 27th August

2009-08-28T09:19:00.004Z

Delay to ResultsLast night at a very busy '10' our first man off Paul Richardson was involved in an accident when his handlebars were hit by an overtaking car at the Shurlock Row/Straight Mile junction. After a visit to hospital he is back home and OK but with stitches in his elbow and assorted road rash. His helmet was written off but no damage to his head which shows why we should all wear

Sunday, September 6th Charity Rides

2009-08-25T10:11:00.003Z

On Sunday, September 6th there are 3 worthwhile Charity Events that members may be interested in taking part in. All of them will give you more mileage to add to your present Sportive mileages for the MDCC Sportive Trophy awarded at the Club Dinner.The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour RideThis takes place at Stoke, Staffs using the stage route for the Tour of Britain. There are routes at 20km, 70km

Club '10' Shurlock Row, Thursday, August 27th, 6.45pm

2009-08-20T08:15:00.004Z

Club '10' Shurlock Row, Thursday, August 27th, 6.45pmPlease Note: All our '10's' on the Shurlock Row course have been brought forward 15 minutes. The new start times can be found on our Events-Calendar page. The first one this Thursday, 27th August, now starts at 6.45pm.All riders are advised to carry a rear red flashing light in these events.

MDCC's Mark Dewey Qualifies for the ITU World Championships

2009-08-17T19:04:00.002Z

Mark Dewey has qualified to represent Great Britain in this year’s ITU Sprint Triathlon World Championships being held in the Australian Gold Coast later this year.Mark has been racing in triathlons for 5 years was the 3rd qualifier from the Blithfield Triathlon on Sunday is ecstatic to have made the team he said “like most boys I dreamed of racing for my country at the Olympic Games but this is

MDCC Club Championships To Be Decided

2009-08-14T13:58:00.002Z

MDCC Club Champs to be decidedThe Medium Gear '10' mile Championship for the Tony Deadman Shield, Thursday Sept. 3rdThis event takes place at our Thursday evening '10' on September 3rd on the Shurlock Row course. For those that haven't ridden this event all riders are limited to a gear of 72". [ Check our gear table page to find which combination you need] All gears are checked for size prior to

MDCC v. HWCC Inter club '10' , Tuesday, 11th August, Longwick

2009-08-12T20:44:00.004Z

Having recalculated the total times for our 8 riders v. High Wycombe's 8 riders the results come out a lot closer than originally thought [unless I've slipped up some where] with HWCC only winning by 32 secs.If it hadn't been for Pete Weirs's injury meaning he wasn't going at his usual pace, Paul Hartigan being stuck behind a horse and cart for most of the course and HWCC being thoroughly

Maidenhead loose inter-club 10tt by an unfair scoring system

2009-08-12T11:47:00.001Z

On Tuesday evening 7 Maidenhead riders turned up at Longwick for what is now becoming an annual 10tt challenge against the High Wycombe club. Despite strong performance by all 7 riders the Maidenhead boys lost by a combined time of 4minutes which was better than expected with the scoring system being used. All our 7 riders times counted against the 1st 7 High Wycombe riders to finish. With

Club ride to the Longwick 10tt course

2009-08-07T10:31:00.002Z

The Sunday club ride that goes from the Birdhills golf club on Sunday morning around 8.30 will be riding out to the Longwick course. So all those wondering what it’s like will have a good chance to find out.

Thursday Evenings '10' Cancelled--But the Prize Presentation Goes On

2009-08-06T20:58:00.005Z

Rain Stops Some Of The PlayHeavy rain, poor road conditions and poor visibility caused the last minute cancellation of this evenings Club '10' on the Fifield course. This is only the second cancellation in 25 years that Club Secretary, Peter Bell can remember.About a dozen riders turned up but most looked quite relieved that the decision not to go ahead had been taken. Exception and winner of the

Robert Tinns smashes his PB on the A3

2009-08-06T09:20:00.001Z

On Wednesday, Robert persuaded his mum (Danuta) to travel down to the A3 10tt course to ride, as holiday commitments meant they couldn't ride H10/10 with us. The trip was well worth while as Robert completed the course in 25min 58sec, about 2minutes quicker than his previous best time. This was done on his normal road bike without tri-bars!! Will Robert be beating his Mum next season? Well done

Tomorrow's '10' 6th August- Fifield Course

2009-08-05T15:25:00.003Z

Club '10' Thursday 6th August. Fifield Course. 7.15pm StartJust a reminder that our Thursday evening '10' series switches to the Fifield Course for the next three weeks. The first one tomorrow starts at 7.15pm.Riders are recommended to use a red rear flashing light for our evening events, especially important now the nights are getting shorter.We will be presenting the prizes [ 2xu

Simon convincingly takes the 2009 25tt championship

2009-08-03T15:32:00.001Z

With all the rain over recent days the Maidenhead riders taking part in the club 25mile TT championship held on H25/2 were greeted by a bright and sunny morning with a light westerly breeze. 120 rider and 10 reserves were on the start list for what can be a very fast course with the first 1.7miles going down hill along the A404 from High Wycombe. This included 7 Maidenhead riders but only 4

MDCC '25' Championships / Club Run

2009-08-03T15:31:00.004Z

Simon Greenland takes the '25' TT TrophyIn the absence of some of the Club's fast men Simon Greenland seized the opportunity to produce a stunning ride on the H25/2 yesterday morning to win the Club's '25' mile TT Championships. His time of 57:45 beat Andrew Payne's 1:00:55 by 3 minutes while in third place was Paul Richardson in 1:04:09.Pete Weir was unable to ride owing to severe neck strain

MDCC Club '10' Championships

2009-07-31T13:19:00.002Z

All MDCC's '10' Championships were decided last night during our last event of the season on the H10/2 Maidenhead Thicket course. All of our riders came determined to produce a good ride in this last event on our 'fast' course. They were thwarted by a tough head wind out to the turn which seemed to disappear on the return leg making it not much faster on the way back.Most riders were

STOP PRESS :PRIZES FOR MDCC CLUB '10' CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009-07-29T10:05:00.002Z

MDCC CLUB '10' CHAMPIONSHIPSTHURSDAY 30TH JULY. 7.45PM START. H10/2THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MIKE TREES WE ARE NOW GIVING PRIZES FOR THE FASTEST RIDER UNDER 40 YEARS OF AGE AND FASTEST RIDER OVER 40 YEARS OF AGE [on the day of the event]Each winner will receive a pair of 2XU Compression Tights as provided to the Cervelo Test Team, including Carlos Sastre and Thor Hushovd, that Mike's company

MDCC CLUB '10' CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009-07-28T09:30:00.002Z

MDCC CLUB '10' CHAMPIONSHIPSTHURSDAY 30TH JULY. 7.45PM START. H10/2This Thursday, July 30th brings our events this year on the H10/2 to a close with the event that is the most closely contested Club event of the year. The Club '10' Championships.There are trophies to be won for all categories of riders.Juvenile '10' Champ. ---------- David Parker CupJunior '10' Champ. ----------- Junior

Neil and Richards' L'Etape in their own words

2009-07-27T11:11:00.002Z

Richard MeadenI found it very tough. I think I underestimated Ventoux although after tackling Alpe D'huez a couple of years ago I knew I'd struggle. I wanted to try for 'silver' so set off with a 6.50 schedule. I got to Ventoux in 4.58, eight minutes off the pace hoping to leave myself a 2 hr climb but 5 kms in I realised I'd be lucky to hold onto a 2.15 climb.....I was eventually put out of my

Timberlake Tankard Handicap '10'

2009-07-24T15:17:00.003Z

Linda makes it a double first!A wet evening meant a 10 minute delay to the start at yesterdays '10' and only 13 Club members competing for the 'Timberlake Tankard'. While most riders spent the time before the start sheltering from the downpour a very determined looking Linda Regel was to be seen putting in a good warm-up session in the rain.This was to pay off handsomely, as she was the only

STOP PRESS, L'ETAPE RESULTS IN!!

2009-07-21T16:38:00.002Z

MDCC'S Neil and Richard both complete L'Etape de TourRichard Meaden was first finisher from MDCC in 2152nd place, 651st in his 'B' group, in 7:48:36. He climbed the Ventoux in 2:28:21Neil Campbell was second of our finishers in 3676th place, 956th in his 'B' group, in 8:33:30. He climbed the Ventoux in 2:41:58Fantastic Rides From Both of Them

Anthony Maynard Sportive report

2009-07-21T15:32:00.002Z

On Sunday, 3 Maidenhead riders took part in the 118miles Anthony Maynard Sportive organised by the Reading Cycling Club and starting in Theale. All 3 riders took different approaches to the event. With a dry start but showers forecast all day care would be required at times to ensure no crashes. The 1st 40-50 miles were going to be made tougher by the brisk head wind.Robin Smith set off by

MDCC Charity '10' for the 'Mobility Trust'

2009-07-21T11:41:00.002Z

£202:80 Raised Last ThursdayOur Charity '10' last Thursday for the 'Mobility Trust' raised £202:80 to help buy wheelchairs and scooters for those who cannot afford them and who fall outside the conditions that would see the State provide them.The Charity has conveyed their grateful thanks to all who contributed so generously. If you haven't and would still like to contribute there will be a

Pete Weir's Record Breaking Ride in His Own Words

2009-07-20T19:02:00.002Z

On Thursday I decided to take a trip to the HCC175 which is a local fast course used by Farnborough & Camberley CC. I wanted to my make use of my current good form and have a go at firstly getting a new 10 mile PB and secondly to see if I could achieve a sub 20 minute ride, which was one of my goals for the year. It had been quite windy throughout the day but fortunately for me, the weather was

News Flash:Pete Weir Sets New MDCC '10' Record

2009-07-20T13:37:00.003Z

Pete Weir set a new Club '10' record in the Farnborough and Camberly CC Club '10' last Thursday. Pete recorded 19:50 to break his own record by 23 seconds. More details to follow.

MDCC Club '50' Mile TT Championships

2009-07-20T10:56:00.002Z

SIMON GREENLAND, CLUB '50' CHAMPIONSimon Greenland produced a terrific ride yesterday to win the Club '50' Championships breaking Joe Francis's domination of the event for the first time since 2005. Peter Weir was unable to ride leaving a three way fight between Simon, Joe and Ed James riding his first '50'The Bath Road course, one of the most famous in the country having had events run on it

MDCC This Weekend- TT's, Sportives and Herne Hill

2009-07-18T09:36:00.004Z

Club 50 mile TT ChampionshipsTomorrow is the Club '50' Championships on the A4 course west of Reading. Pete Weir looks to be the favourite after his fast '25' last Sunday, but Joe Francis, Simon Greenland and Ed James are all in with a chance.With 4 members riding there is also a chance we could win the team prize.Anthony Maynard SportiveShea Hindman and Andrew Payne take part in the first '

MDCC Charity '10' Thursday 16th July

2009-07-17T10:46:00.004Z

The 'Mobility Trust' TenWe would like to thank all the riders, Club members and helpers that turned out yesterday evening to support and give so generously to our Charity cause this year, 'The Mobility Trust'. Numbers of riders were down probably because of the weather forecast. Our early preparations were thrown slightly into confusion when a large grain lorry drove through the middle of the

MDCC Ladies and Junior '25' mile TT Championships

2009-07-12T18:47:00.005Z

MDCC Ladies '25' mile TT ChampionshipsOn a blowy afternoon today on the Fifield course Linda Regel triumphed as MDCC's first 'Ladies '25' mile TT Champion'. Linda riding a '25' mile TT for the first time maintained a sensible steady pace through out not letting a nasty head wind up Hawthorn Hill destroy her rhythm. She finished in 1:24:04.MDCC Junior '25' mile TT ChampionshipsAndrew Richardson

MDCC News and Diary Reminders

2009-07-05T19:53:00.000Z

NEWS IN BRIEFAndrew Richardson[MDCC] won the GHS District heat we organised at Shurlock Row on Saturday afternoon. Robert Tinn [MDCC] was third. Full results on our website.Danuta Tinn set a new PB for '25' miles this week on the A3 Petersfield Course in 56:37. Her team also were first Ladies in the National Team Time Trial Champs on Sunday in Cambridgeshire.DIARY REMINDERSWednesday 8th July :

CLUB '10' THURSDAY, JULY 9TH, 'BRING AND BUY'

2009-06-30T19:44:00.004Z

Bring and Buy Club ‘10’Get rid of all your unwanted kit at our‘Club Bring and Buy Evening ‘10’’Stalls open from 6.45pm onwards until HQ closes.Make sure all items are labeled with your name and priced.Small entry fee for each item dependent on price.Other Clubs are welcome to join in this 'Bring and Buy'

27 / 28th June Open TT report

2009-06-29T16:17:00.001Z

Maidenhead riders where again in action in open TT this weekend. Simon Greenland travelled down to the Bristol area for a Saturday afternoon 50mile tt. The journey was worthwhile as he completed the course in 1hr 56min 47sec. This placed him 46th out of 105 finishers. The winner was James Wall from Stratford-on-Avon CC in 1hr 42min 57sec.Also on Saturday afternoon, Peter Weir, Frank Pressling

Lets all enter the Antony Maynard memoral Sportive

2009-06-26T15:51:00.002Z

On the Sunday 19th July the Reading CC are organising a Sportive in memory of their member Antony Maynard who was killed out riding just north of Henley at Bix a couple of years ago. This event includes 2 distances 190km, 105km. See http://tinyurl.com/m8f4z3 for full details.It would be good to have strong representation from the Maidenhead & District CC. The event start just west of Reading

Maidenhead & District Cycling Club CEEPO Tri/TT Bike Clubnight TONIGHT!

2009-06-26T11:24:00.001Z

TONIGHT ! ALL CLUBS WELCOME !CEEPO Tri/TT Bike Clubnight Friday, June 26th, 8pm -10pmYou are invited to Maidenhead & District CC’s exclusive CEEPO Tri/TT Bike Clubnight on Friday, June 26th, at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead.You will have the chance to ride one of these state of the art aerodynamic bikes created by Club members Mike and Reiko Trees. Just bring your own pedals to

MDCC 2009 Track Sprint Champion

2009-06-26T08:46:00.001Z

Shea Hindman, MDCC's New Sprint ChampionFollowing a number of practice sessions held to encourage and develop club members skills and confidence in the art and simplicity of riding a fixed wheel bicycle, we ran the first of this years track specific championships decide the Sprint Champion.It looked like we were to have six riders taking up the challenge but unfortunately Jon Cross was unable to

MDCC Track Champs/CEEPO Clubnight/New Track Sec/Go Ride

2009-06-23T08:59:00.003Z

MDCC Track Champs, Wednesday 24th JuneOur first Track Championship takes place tomorrow evening at Palmer Park, Reading, 8pm-10pm. This first evening is the Sprint Championships. If any riders have not yet confirmed they are riding please let Peter know by Wednesday morning. Riders using the track league bikes need to arrive in plenty of time to set them up. Don't forget your pedals.CEEPO

Timetrials on consecutive days

2009-06-21T16:54:00.004Z

Over the weekend of 20th/21st June, Andrew Payne and Frank Plessling both decided to enter the afternoon 10mile tt on the H10/8 course at Bentley on the Saturday and follow this up with a 25mile TT on the H25/8 also at Bentley early on the Sunday morning. This was in addition to taking part in the club 10tt on Thursday evening.On Saturday Frank completed the 10tt with a time of 24min 19sec which

MDCC Members in Windsor Triathlon 14/6/09

2009-06-15T18:51:00.006Z

In ideal weather conditions 5 MDCC club members took part in the Windsor Triathlon on Sunday. Our 3 senior men taking part produced terrific performances with Chris Taylor who won the Club '10' last Thursday coming home first of the three in 2:13:01 to finish 26th overall. Austin Swain was close behind in 2:13:57 after a superb swim [ 31st overall] and only 30 seconds later was Anthony Cooper in

Club '10' , Thursday, 11/06/09

2009-06-12T15:42:00.003Z

A fine evening last night ,with the breeze dropping to give later competitors an easier ride, saw 20 Club members and another 25 riders from other clubs take part in the Club '10' on the Thicket course. Chris Taylor made another electrifying appearance on his CEEPO TT bike to finish fastest in 22:32. There was a mixture of times with some going faster and some slower. It was a pleasure to see

Club Night Tonight- St Lukes Church Hall

2009-06-12T09:46:00.002Z

Our Clubnight is this evening, Friday, 12th June, from 8pm to 10pm at St Lukes Church Hall, Norfolk Road ,Maidenhead.We'd be pleased to see Club members there to discuss their cycling activities and what the Club can do to improve them. We also welcome prospective members who would like to find out more about the Club's activities.

Pete Weir's National '25' Ride in His Own Words

2009-06-09T19:24:00.002Z

With the forecast of strong winds and heavy rain, I was not looking forward to this race. In the end I was reasonably pleased with my ride under the tough windy conditions. The course used has the potential to be quite fast, if not for the conditions we had on Sunday. After a fast first couple of miles to the first turn, there was a long 10 or so mile exposed section into a headwind which I think

A Busy Weekend for MDCC

2009-06-07T21:18:00.004Z

MDCC members have had a busy weekend taking part in a variety of events from the Club'30' Champs to a track training session at Newport Velodrome. This was probably the best choice 'as it has a roof over it' commented Paul Richardson.National '25' Championships.Danuta finished 16th in the Norfolk based event in 1:1:23 to Julia Shaw's amazing 55:18. Pete Weir turned in a 56:35 to Michael

Chris Heape takes MDCC Club '30' Championships

2009-06-06T19:00:00.001Z

Chris Heape took the Club '30' championships this afternoon with an excellent ride of 1:10:35 at his first attempt at the distance.Today's Club '30' championships was run on the same course as last weeks '100' championships but in hugely different conditions, last week was hot and dry, this week was wet and cold.The expected challenge from Joe Francis was washed away with the rain when he

Greenland, the new MDCC 100 mile TT Champion

2009-06-03T16:18:00.004Z

Simon Greenland is this years Club '100' champion. In Sunday's event on the Bentley /Chawton course in Hampshire on a day when temperatures were constantly rising but with a nagging breeze to make it harder on the return leg, Simon produced an incredibly well judged ride, his 20 miles times were consistently at the 52 and 53 minute mark. He was helped by having Paul Richardson in attendance to

Late News.

2009-05-31T18:46:00.007Z

National '10' ChampsLast weekends '10' Champs at Newbury gave the Club mixed fortunes. Danuta finished 12th in a pleasing 23:38 to Julia Shaw's very rapid 21:49. Peter Weir having been ill for the previous week produced a below par ride for him of 22:14 to Michael Hutchinson's 19:34.Chris CockertonWe were very sorry to hear that Derek and Samantha's son Chris had a nasty fall at Hillingdon last

Ladies Clubnight / National '10' mile TT Champs

2009-05-23T15:42:00.002Z

Ladies ClubnightOur first ladies clubnight went well with several of our lady members dropping in for a chat and a lightning course of bike repair tips by our resident 'maestro mechanic' Paul.National '10' mile Time Trial Championships, Sunday 24th May, Newbury. We have 2 members taking part in the Nationals on Sunday. Pete Weir goes in the senior mens' and Danuta Tinn in the senior womens'. We