Women and Over 60s Win it for Sotonia!

On a cold wet evening 23 riders out of 32 entrants battled it out in the second round of the Inter-club competition against New Forest CC.  Although Sotonia gained the highest number of points in the "speed" category in this round, overall they trailed 71:85 but with a fantastic turnout from from the women and the over 60s they gained the upper hand, finally winning the contest by 8 points, with 109 to New Forest's 101.  The fastest rider was Paul Lockyer from HFCC completing the distance in 33min 28sec with Sotonia's Matt Dixon in second place with 34.32.  Result as follows:

Pos Name Club Cat Time Points
1 Paul Lockyer NFCC 33.28 12
2 Matt Dixon Sotonia 34.32 11
3 Andy Postlethwaite NFCC 35.35 10
4 Jon Hall Sotonia 40-59 35.56 9
5 Niels Langhout Sotonia 36.33 8
6 Stuart Martingale Sotonia 40-49 36.33 7
7 Andrew Hanley NFCC 36.49 6
8 Justin Priest NFCC 37.08 5
9 Jon Dudley Sotonia 50-59 38.24 4
10 Ian Hatch Sotonia 40-49 38.37 3
11 Phil Harris NFCC 39.28 2
12 Jon Legg Sotonia 40-49 40.07
13 Phil Jones NFCC 40.33 1
14 Neil O'Brien Sotonia 41.15
15 Mike Anderson VC San Rafael 42.18
16 Pete Weaver NFCC 60+ 43.37 2
17 Rupert Williams NFCC 60+ 44.32 2
18 Sandy Bell Sotonia W40-59 46.00 2
19 Colin Witt Sotonia 60-69 46.13 2
20 Catharine Pascoe NFCC W 47.10 2
21 Jan Burnage Sotonia W60-69 48.41 4
22 Steve Wilks Sotonia 60+ 49.06 2
23 Julia Baker-Beall Sotonia W60+ 50.34 4

The result, calculated over 2 rounds is as follows:

Sotonia New Forest CC
Round 1 Category Points Points
Fastest 6 29 49
60+ 14 4
Women 8 6
Under 18 2 0
Round 2
Fastest 6 42 36
60+ 8 4
Women 6 2
Overall Result
Fastest 6 71 85
60+ 20 8
Women 14 6
Under 18 2
TOTAL 109 101

 

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This event would not have gone ahead without the held of:
Timekeepers: Mary Corbett, Dave Crocker, Ian Stewart
Assisted by: Martin Napier, Jez Hart, Gawain Young, Dan Edwards, Bob Damper, Julia Baker Beall and Phil Wilks
Organiser: Penny Cossburn

 

by Penny Cossburn

Inter-Club 10 mile TT - 2nd May 2017

After the first leg of the Inter-club time trial competition the New Forest CC lead by 61 points to 49.  A change in this year's rules meant that the fastest 6 riders in each club were awarded points from 12 for the fastest rider to 1 for the one in 12th position.  However, an additional 2 points were awarded for every rider under the age of 18, every woman and everyone over the age of 60.  New Forest CC came out on top with the fastest riders, however, Sotonia fielded 5 riders over 60 years of age, 4 women and 1 under 18.  These riders amassed a further 18 points for Sotonia with New Forest CC gaining an additional 12 points with 3 riders over the age of 60 and 3 women.

Good luck in the next round on Thursday, 18th May!

SOTONIA NEW FOREST
Name Cat Time Pos Pts Name Time Pos Pts
Phil Wilks 22.48 1 9 Paul Lockyer 21.33 1 12
Matt Dixon 23.05 2 8 Ben Boardman 22.21 2 11
Niels Langhout 23.37 3 5 Antony Green 22.32 3 10
James Peckham 23.42 4 4 Justin Priest 23.31 4 7
Phil Godfrey 23.46 5 2 Lyndon Thompson 23.35 5 6
Jon Hall 23.50 6 1 James Bannister/ Max Moyles 23.44 6 3
Phil Connell 24.16 7
Ian Hatch 24.25 8 Other Points:
Tim Cooke 24.33 9 Richard Rajski 27.11 60+ 2
Jon Dudley 25.01 10 Peter Weaver 29.18 60+ 2
Alex Dickinson 25.57 11 Peter Hawker 33.01 60+ 2
Jon Legg 26.20 12 Isabelle Parks 29.36 W 2
Harry Parsons U18 26.46 13 2 Catherine Pascoe 30.42 W 2
John Phillips 27.41 14 Tracy Mitchell 33.18 W 2
Ted Knowlton 60+ 28.26 15 2
Norman Harvey 60+ 31.25 16 2
Gemma Wilks W 31.33 17 2
Jan Burnage W60+ 32.12 18 4
Steve Wilks 60+ 32.45 19 2
Mary Corbett W 33.35 20 2
Penny Cossburn W60+ 35.59 21 4
Nick Austin DNS
Tim Wildschut DNS
TOTAL POINTS 1ST LEG:
New Forest CC 61
Sotonia CC 49

by Penny Cossburn

Club 10 mile TT - P140 - 20 April 2017

Sotonia's first evening 10 mile TT on the popular Romsey course did not attract as many entrants as would normally be expected.  It was a dark evening with rain in the air, however, it stayed dry for the event and some good times were recorded for the "long" 10 mile course (actually 17km!).  Results as follows:

Pos Name Club Time Points Age Cat
1 Matthew Downie Primera Team-Jobs 22.49
2 Charlie Walters VC Venta 23.53
3 Phil Wilks Sotonia 23.58 Senior
4 Craig Bunyan Come and Try 25.04
5 James Dick Tri Team Wessex 25.05
6 Jon Legg Sotonia 26.35 40-49
7 Will Weynberg Sotonia 26.36 Senior
8 Richard Parker NFCC 26.46
9 Craig Mainprize Come and Try 27.27
10 Evan Jardine-Skinner Sotonia 26.48 40-49
11 Angela Burnikell Sotonia 27.05 Woman 40-49
12 Matt Wright Come and Try 27.27
13 Russ Davies VC St Raphael 28.10
14 Shaun Hurworth Sotonia 28.18 Senior
15 Richard Burch Sotonia 29.21 40-49
16 Tim Stevens Sotonia 30.26 50-59
17 Sandy Bell Sotonia 31.11 Woman 50-59

 

 

A note from the timekeepers:

Six riders failed to call their numbers when finishing. Unless you call your number, we cannot always identify you, especially if several riders arrive close together! We cannot, especially if inside the car as last night, due to the weather, always identify numbers UNLESS YOU CALL OUT please !!!

 

Thanks to…

Sotonia Time Trials are organised by Club members – this event could not have taken place without:

Organiser: Julian Gee
Timekeepers:  Martin Napier, Dave Crocker, Mary Corbett, Jan Burnage
Marshalls etc: Norman Harvey, John Chapman, Phil Nightingale, Tim Cooke, Penny Cossburn

 

by Penny Cossburn

Fonthill 120km - 9 April 2017

Starting from Carlo's Ices and Tea Rooms the riders headed across the New Forest to Fordingbridge, then west out to Cranborne and north through Donhead St Andrew returing via Wilton, Old Sarum, Pitton and Lockerley.

The (touristic) high point of the route was the road that leads past a long, narrow lake on the Fonthill estate and through a rather splendid stone arch, which also marks the start of the return leg eastward.   The weather was, indeed, glorious: those of you who came in early reported temperatures of 21 degrees; the Silver riders had readings of 24 and even 26 on their Garmin thermometers.

There was some question as to what constitutes a "hill." For me there was a long, comfortable ascent from Sixpenny Handley plus two briefer bumps: into Newtown and out of Pitton, the latter measuring 14% on the Richter scale.

Here are the results

GOLD STANDARD
Rich Stephens
Russ Davies
Brook Elgie
Chris Moody
Matthew Downie
Russell Speight
Paul Ransom
Tim Wildschut
Ben Coward
Will Weynberg
Ben Scott-Munden
Richard Burch
Jon Legg
Dom Betteridge
Kirsty McSeveney
Marianne Holt
Eileen Duff
Darren Anderson
John Butts
Steve Orriss

SILVER  STANDARD
Myles Ward
Mick Bradban
Angela Burnikell
Gary Charalambous

 

by Penny Cossburn

Hill Climb Championship 19 February 2017

The first leg of the Hill Climb Championship is being held this coming Sunday, 19 February, on Dean Hill.  The competition is wide open with the Club's top two climbers otherwise engaged in the St Raphael's Hardriders' event near Portsmouth.

The starting time is 10.30 but make sure you arrive at the HQ in plenty of time to sign on and collect your number.  Anyone under the age of 18 must bring along a completed Parental Consent Form.

If you are thinking about taking part in this type of competition for the first time you may find Time Trialling for Beginners a useful guide.

Competitors are strongly advised to wear a helmet that meets an international safety standard during this event.  All riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly affixed helmet which must be of hard/soft shell construction and should conform to a recognised standard.

All competitors’ machines must be fitted with a working rear light either flashing or constant

by Penny Cossburn

February Special! St Leonard 90 km Reliability Ride

Come and ride our February special!  Starting from Carlo's Ice Cream Parlour,
Romsey Road, East Wellow at 9:30 am on
Sunday, 26th February, 2017.

The St Leonard's 90 km Reliability Ride is a traditional winter or early season non-competitive events without any frills. They are tests of your ability to ride a given route within a set time selected at the start. You can choose from one of the following standards: Gold 25-30 kph, Silver 22-25 kph or Bronze 18-22 kph.

The events are open to riders of all ages, however, riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and have a completed Parental Consent form.

St Leonards 90km routesheet

Parental Consent for for Reliability Rides over 80 kms in length

by Penny Cossburn

Members' Obligations

Members are reminded that by renewing or applying for membership in 2017 they agreed to help in the running of events listed in the annual calendar.

The first of these events is upon us, quickly followed by two more in March.  By helping in 2 or more of these events you are automatically entered for the Time Trial Points Competition which runs from February to October each year.    There are 14 qualifying events, including the Club's 2 open and the "Test Valley Weekend" Saturday open solo event.  The first three are as follows - sign up here or contact the organiser.

Sunday, 19 February - Hill Climb - Organiser: Dave Davenport dave.davenport@hotmail.com

Saturday, 4 March - Test Valley Weekend Chalk White 10
Organiser:  Martin Napier martin.napier167@gmail.com.  Martin also requires help on the Sunday but this does not qualify for the Points Competition.

Sunday, 19 March - Leg Loosener TT - Organiser: Dan Edwards danedwards58@yahoo.co.uk

The rules governing the Time Trial Points Competition will be published shortly.

by Penny Cossburn

Annual Club Awards and Social Evening - 11th February 2017

Saturday, 11th February 2017
7pm for 7.30pm
The Railway Institute, Romsey Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9FE
(free parking, train and bus stations are all close by)

 

In a change from the usual sit down dinner event, the forthcoming Awards Evening will be a more informal social occasion.  We're hoping that the new format will attract a large proportion of Sotonia's 300 plus members to come along, celebrate the achievements of club members and have some fun!

  • Finger Buffet
  • Bar at club prices
  • The CaT Challenge (nothing to do with felines)
  • Guest speaker
  • Prize draw
  • Anything else we think of before the night

Bookings for Sotonia's answer to the Oscars (but with shorter acceptance speeches and less wardrobe malfunctions (hopefully)) are now being taken at the ludicrously cheap price of just £10!

Bring your spouse, partner, parent, significant other to (possibly) the social event of 2017!

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by Penny Cossburn

Meon Tour 115km Reliability Ride

A great day for a reliability ride!  The warm and windless October day saw 16 riders set out on the Meon Tour. Chris Moody and Ben Scott-Munden joined the "Gold group" part way round and all those taking part completed the course in record time - well done.

Name Club Category Standard
Serena Baldwin Sotonia Woman Vet Bronze
Sandy Bell Sotonia Woman Vet Silver
Mick Bradban Sotonia Vet Bronze
Jon Chapman Sotonia Vet Gold
Bill Drabin Sotonia Vet Bronze
Ben Hames Sotonia Senior Gold
Jon Legg Sotonia Senior Gold
Martin Smith Sotonia Vet Silver
Ann Smyth Winchester CTC Women Vet Bronze
Russell Speight Sotonia Senior Gold
Rich Stephens Sotonia Vet Gold
Stephen Underwood Sotonia Vet Silver
Red Walters Sotonia Junior Gold
Will Weynberg Sotonia Senior Gold
Paul Witcombe Sotonia Vet Silver
Colin Witt Sotonia Vet Bronze

 

by Penny Cossburn

Win for Phil Wilks on P101 - 4th Sept 2016

Phil Wilks won the pen-ultimate club TT of the year completing the 10 miles on the Calshot course in 23 min 27 sec, half a minute faster than his nearest rival Ray Claridge of GA Cycles.  Result  as follows:

Pos Name Club Points Category Time
1 Phil Wilks Sotonia Senior 23:27
2 Ray Claridge GA Cycles 24:05
3 Stuart Martingale Sotonia 40-49 24:21
4 Andrew Rushmer VC Venta 25:18
5 Red Walters Sotonia Junior 25:20
6 Jonathan Wren Sotonia Senior 25:41
7 Mark Edwards Sotonia Senior 26:17
8 Andrew Hanley NFCC 26:21
9 Sam Kushner Sotonia Junior 27:58
10 Adrian Deverill Sotonia 40-49 30:11

Sotonia Time Trials are organised by Club members – this event could not have taken place without:
Organiser:  Penny Cossburn
Timekeepers:  Dave Crocker, Mary Corbett, Mark Compton and Norman Harvey
Other helpers:  Sandy Bell, Julian Gee, Jonathan Hall, and Darren Strickland.

by Penny Cossburn