Member's photos of the Hill Climb

Some of the black and white photos from Battery Hill, Sunday 24 October 2010, are now in "member's pics" at the bottom on the right. Many thanks to Simon and Jess for taking them and Chris Watson for uploading them. Posted by Chris Parker.

Hill Climb on Battery Hill Fairlight Sunday 22 October 2010

Sunday's hill climb on Battery Hill had a great turn out of 14 riders with plenty of supporters out giving encouragement on a bright but chilly morning. Some great photos were taken and we hope to see one or two of them in this week's Hastings Observer. In Gear's Pete Tadros had the fastest ascent by far of his "home" climb, he can look down from the viewpoint to see his back garden in Pett. Chris Watson won the club's Grimpeur Trophy and was convincing winner, for the first time, of the season long time trial series points competition for the Ken Apps Cycles trophy. Posted by Chris Parker.

Sports Report Monday 27 April 2009‏

Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club's Dan Henchy had a great start to his road race season taking 12th place in a 2nd / 3rd category race on Friday evening. Conditions were fine for the first of the Hove Park series on a closed off road circuit. Chris Watson was on top form in the 4th category race sprinting at the finish to take 4th place with Richard Pettit performing well on his debut as he came in 19th.

The club holds its first Wednesday evening time trial this week on the Broad Oak Brede circuit, meeting at 6.30pm just north of the Broad Oak crossroads for first rider off at 7.00pm. Club time trials are a great way to start competitive cycling whatever your ability. New members are always welcome, for more details contact Chris Parker on 01424 882043 or at ChrisParkerPett@aol.com

The course can be viewed at the following link http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/broad-oak/475124108548264825

Results from Catford CC event on Q10/19
Dan Henchy 22:25; Chris Chapman 24:39; Mark Corliss 25:49; Ian Hendry 26:19.

Hi everyone.

Just checked and the start sheet for the Catford 10 is on their website.

Lots of H&StLCC riders have got a start.

Unfortunately its a very early start - I'm off at 6.39 and I think Dan's off even earlier!

I saw Tim, Chris C, Ian H's names there.

See you all on Saturday/Sunday at the ESCA events.

Mark

Sports Report Monday 6 April 2009‏

New Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club pairing of Dan Henchy and Chris Chapman did a superb sub hour ride of 59.02 in Sunday's 24 mile East Sussex Cycling Association 24 mile team time trial based at Laughton. Chapman has been training hard over the winter after his comeback season to the sport and was able to do his fair share of the work on the front which shows how well his preparation for the season has gone. Established pairing of David Earl and Jamie Beale were just seconds behind in 59.11 with a near two minute improvement of their previous best time. Greg Blackewll did the lions share of the work for a time of 1.10.01 riding with Chris Parker. Photos of all the teams are available from http://www.mikeanton.com/cycling.html

Sports Report Monday 23 March 2009

Ivan Johson (41.26) was the leading Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club rider in last Sunday's East Sussex Cycling Association Hard Riders time trial taking an excellent 6th place. Winner of the event with a course record (36.03) and hill climb prime record (2.53) was In Gear's Pete Tadros from Pett. Although Dan Henchy (42.36), David Earl (42.57), Chris Watson (43.18) and Jamie Beale (43.40) made it six riders in the top 20 the club were unable to retain the prize for the best team of three riders which went to In Gear. Chris Watson was the quickest of the team up Agony Hill equalling Ivan Johnson's club record of 3.25. With Chris Chapman (44.34), Ian Hendry (46.22) and Jon Molton (46.25) also getting points for being in the top 30 Hastings take a clear lead in the club points competition with 114 ahead of Lewes Wanderers on 86 and Eastbourne Rovers on 66. Making up the team of 13 riders were Simon Newell (47.39), Jay Miles (48.20), second claim Stuart Davidson-Wright (48.47), Greg Blackwell (51.31) and Chris Parker (54.51)

Sports Report Monday 5 January 2009‏

Dan Henchy (25.36) was Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club's best placed rider in Southborough and District Wheelers 10 mile time trial on New Year's Day. Also braving the very cold conditions on a dull grey morning were Ivan Johnson (26.33) on fixed wheel, Jamie Beale (26.55) and David Earl (27.17).

The weekly evening fast and medium paced chain gangs continue on Wednesdays, meeting at Hastings pier to set off at 7.30pm for a ride to Pevensey and back to the Old Town for a drink. There are also Sunday morning club runs meeting 9.00am at the Harrow on The Ridge. For more details contact Chris Parker on 01424 882043.