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Nottingham Clarion Newsletter: September 2006
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Welcome to the Clarion newsletter for September 2006, when we head to the Manchester Velodrome for racing in the World Masters (Mr Harwood), oggling sprinters' legs (Mrs Harwood) and falling about all over the place (the rest of us - report to follow) download the PDF.
Club News
New Members Welcome to new member Sam (Samantha) Lea, a triathlete with a scary training schedule. As well as knocking out some impressive 26 minute 10s on the Limekiln Sam has just completed the London Duathlon in 1:50:23, coming 47th in a field of international Australian and GB athletes.
Velodrome Trip THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE - book NOW Read more...
Coast to Coast Pyrenees (El Conejo Challenge) 2007 Andy and Harv are still looking for some people to go with...
Clarion Majorca Trip May have to change dates slightly (from the 21st April to Saturday 28th April) as we may be organising a round of the Rudy Project Series then. Tim is y'man for more info.
Ghent 6 Day Dave Smith is organising a trip to watch the Ghent 6 day track event from Friday 24th November to Monday 27th November. Please contact Dave Smith if you are interested and would like further details.
Dave & Kath house-warming party Sat 21 October from 5pm near Sleaford
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Events and Racing
Lighthouse Trophy - Third All Round Andy Woolf takes 3rd Individual & Clarion takes 3rd Team Read More...
Race Reports Jonno Webb takes the Bob In The Hat, Andy recounts a very windy 25 and more whooping of Matlock riders Download the Newsletter as a PDF
World Masters Well done to Paul Harwood for his ride in the World Track Masters, clocking 2.49.134 (that's minutes :) in the Male 55-59 Years 2Km Pursuit
Fortcoming Events Hill climbs, leisure rides and cyclo-cross for September and October
Reader's Articles
Tales from the Track Paul & Jenny have been up in Manchester
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'Blown off by the bunch'
This month the spotlight falls on Kathy Smith
Cycling achievement most proud of?
'Unexpectedly winning the 24 hour Fellowship Vet's Long Distance BAR (although I would love to get the certificate at some time!!) - first time it has been won by a woman; very closely followed by bronze medal in the National Championship '100' the same year.'
Favourite bike or bike you would most like to own?
'Got to be my trusty Aende, made by 'Pongo' without my knowledge, a 40th birthday present. Felt right from the first time I sat on it.'
Cycling or sporting heroes?
'John Atkin, cyclo-cross champion, who had enough time (and thought) to pose for a young teenager mid-race. He still won!'
Any other interests sporting or otherwise?
'Gardening, cooking, puzzles, reading, needlework, DIY, grandchildren . .(do you want me to go on?)'
Favourite bike ride?
'I have many favourites, but one will always stick in my mind. Heavy overnight snow and too cold for my young brothers to go out. My sister also stayed at home. I must have been about 10 years old and rode with Dad from West Bridgford through Appletondale to the cafe (now a Chinese restaurant) at White Post. Riding on roads not touched by traffic was great, and a 24-hour cafe was to my young mind quite unbelievable. Did those people really stay up all night? I still remember our meal - egg and chips, bread and butter, with a mug of tea - as our usual fare (with us all to feed) was sandwiches. Must have been about a 50 mile round trip.'
Favourite Cafe food?
'Scrambled egg on toast'
Steel, Aluminium, titanium or Carbon?
'Whatever David says I am having!'
The ultimate cycling question - Campagnolo or Shimano?
'Ditto - I don't actually get a choice.'
Tell us something we don't know about yourself:
'I am a Grade 7 pianist'
Photograph by Jackie Swann.