Results: Club 10 mile TT, P128 - 23 April 2015

A huge turnout for the early part of the season meant that a cap of 40 riders had to be implemented.  With the sun setting at 8.10pm flashing rear lights in the gathering gloom were must for last to start.  Many apologies for those who were turned away but it was for safety reasons that the limit had to be enforced.

Pos Name Club Cat (Points Comp) Time
1 Joseph Andrews Eden Veranda RT 22:02
2 Scott Michaels SURC 22:38
3 Lewis Martin Eden Veranda RT 22:51
4 Gawain Young Sotonia CC 40-59 22:58
5 Andrew Lockwood SURC 23:01
6 Dan Edwards Sotonia CC Senior 23:04
7 Matt Dixon Southampton Tri Club 23:20
8 Niels Langhout Sotonia CC Senior 23:55
9 Matt MacDonald GS Europa 23:57
10 Phil Wilks Sotonia CC Senior 24:08
11 Phil Connell Sotonia CC 40-59 24:13
12 Stuart Grace GA Cycles 24:18
13 Matt Posner SURC 24:20
14 Jon Dudley Sotonia CC 40-59 24:35
15 Jon Legg Sotonia CC Senior 24:44
16 Peter Trunwitt NFCC 24:49
17 Rob Tomlinson Sotonia CC 40-59 24:49
18 David Baxter Sotonia CC Senior 25:01
19 Angela Burnikell Sotonia CC Woman 40-59 25:03
20 Russ Davies VC St Raphael 25:37
21 Mick Bradban/Penny Cossburn Sotonia CC Tandem Over 60 25:46
22 Jez Hart Sotonia CC 40-49 25:49
23 Tim Cooke Sotonia CC 40-59 25:54
24 Charlie Cooper Eden Veranda RT 25:54
25 Dave England Crabwood CC 25:59
26 Alex Dickinson Sotonia CC Senior 26:01
27 Graham Vail Sotonia CC 49-59 26:15
28 Phil Godfrey Sotonia CC Senior 26:25
29 Matt Marks SURC 26:39
30 Jim Martin Sotonia CC 40-59 27:22
31 Alan Doney Sotonia CC 40-59 27:32
32 Abbie Manley Eden Veranda RT 27:46
33 Martin Ward Sotonia CC Over 60 27:51
34 John Sanchez-Bisson Crabwood CC 27:57
35 Chris Summers Sotonia CC ? 28:08
36 Mel Cook Sotonia CC Over 60 29:18
37 Julian Wherret Sotonia CC Over 60 30:30
38 Chris Mills NFCC 30:37
39 Martin Napier Sotonia CC Over 60 31:06
40 Madeline Cooper Eden Veranda RT 34:20

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

Timekeepers: Norman Harvey and Dave Crocker
Organiser:  Colin Witt
Marshals and Helpers:
Sandy Bell
Stuart Martingale
Wendy Knowlton
Ted Knowlton
Peter Baker
Jonathan Hall
Stephen Underwood
Ian Stewart
James Peckham

by Penny Cossburn

CHANGE OF COURSE AND HQ - 10 mile TT, Thursday 23 April

Due to circumstances beyond our control Sotonia CC have been forced to change the course for Thursday night's 10 mile time trial which will now take place on the P128, Cadnam course.  Please note that there is also a change of HQ as the layby that we usually use is full of loose chippings (ready for the re-surfacing that is about to take place).  The HQ is now at Paulton's Cricket Club, Whitemoor Lane, Ower which will be open from 6 pm.

by Penny Cossburn

Results: 25 mile TT Sunday 19th April 2015 - P166/25

A good turnout on a windy but dry and sunny day with 25 riders competing in the first Sotonia 25 mile time trial of the year.

Pos Name Club Category (Points Competition) Time
1 Julian Jenkinson/Steve Whitewick Velo Ref Tandem 0:55:21
2 Ray Claridge GA Cycles 1:00:16
3 Julia Shaw Drag 2-Zero 1:00:40
4 Niels Langhout Sotonia CC Senior 1:01:43
5 Colin Yeates Sotonia CC 40-59 1:02:53
6 Lewis Martin Eden Veranda Racing 1:04:03
7 Phil Wilks Sotonia CC Senior 1:04:46
8 Andrew Hanley NFCC 1:05:09
9 Stuart Grace GA Cycles 1:05:12
10 Mark Chamberlain Southampton Tri 1:05:57
11 Rob Tomlinson Sotonia CC 40-59 1:06:13
12 Tim Wildschut Sotonia CC 40-59 1:06:47
13 Angela Burnikell Sotonia CC Women 40-59 1:07:10
14 Ed Slot Sotonia CC Senior 1:07:19
15 Sam Cooper Sotonia CC Senior 1:08:45
16 P Thomas Southampton Tri 1:09:01
17 Alistair Asher My Pro Coach 1:09:41
18 Ted Knowlton Sotonia CC Over 60 1:10:08
19 Mick Bradban/Penny Cossburn Sotonia CC Tandem Over 60 1:11:31
20 Philip Godfrey Sotonia CC Senior 1:12:46
21 Chris Summers Sotonia CC Over 60 1:17:27
22 Alan Doney Sotonia CC 40-59 1:18:12
23 Adrian Deverill Sotonia CC 40-59 1:18:18
24 Martin Napier Sotonia CC Over 60 1:26:02
25 Mel Cook Sotonia CC Over 60 1:27:45

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

Timekeepers: Mary Corbett, Norman Harvey and Dave Crocker
Organisers:  Penny Cossburn and Ian Stewart
Marshals and Helpers:
Jon Legg
Jon Dudley
Wendy Knowlton
Tim Cooke
Julian Wherrett
Jon Chapman
Colin Crocker

by Penny Cossburn

Level Crossing Closure at Lockerley - Sunday 22nd March 2015

The level crossing at Lockerley is due to be closed during the weekend of the Hill Climb - 22nd March.  Members should ensure that they leave in plenty of time to ride/drive the extra mileage to the start, the detour totals a little over 15 miles from the meeting place at North Baddesley.  The Clubrun is due to leave at 9.30 am with the Hill Climb due to start at 10.30am so it is suggested that anyone wishing to take part should make their own way to the event HQ at the foot of the hill to ensure that they have plenty of time to sign on.

by Penny Cossburn

Results: Sotonia Road Bike Challenge - 1st March 2015 - P182c

A hard morning on a hard course saw 37 riders take part in Sotonia's opening time trial of the season.  Westerly winds meant a head wind on the long leg from Landford to Redlynch slowed the riders considerably, however, despite this some very good times were recorded especially by one or two of the "first timers".

Pos Name Surname Club Category (Sotonia Points) Time
1 Andrew Lockwood SURC 26:30
2 Brook Elgie Rock n Road 26:57
3 Thomas Key SURC 27:15
4 Matthew Downie Come and Try 27:32
5 Jonathon Hall Sotonia Veteran 40-59 27:35
6 Chris Moody Sotonia Senior 27:48
7 James Peckham Sotonia Senior 27:53
8 George Payne SURC 28:01
9 Phil Wilks Sotonia Senior 28:03
10 Gary Allan/ Richard Blake GA Cycles/Antelope CC 2-up TTT 28:13
11 Harry Chamberlain SURC 28:30
12 Jahan Hunter Sotonia Senior (Non-road bike) 28:40
13 Andrew MacKay Sotonia Senior 28:45
14 Edward Rowe Sotonia Junior 28:48
15 Paul Ransome Sotonia Junior 29:01
16 Andrew Whitewick SURC 29:09
17 Edward Wu Sotonia Senior 29:18
18 Will Weynberg Sotonia Senior 29:32
19 Tim Cooke Sotonia Veteran 40-59 29:37
20 Joe Watkins SURC 29:51
21 Peter Fuller SURC 30:02
22 Mike Champion SURC 30:06
23 Mark Fuller SURC 30:16
24 Phil Godfrey Sotonia Senior 30:40
25 Eli Chen SURC 30:52
26 Daniel Robinson Come and Try 31:02
27 Ted Knowlton Sotonia Veteran 60+ 31:34
28 Anna Morris SURC 31:53
29 Rob Tomlinson Sotonia Veteran 40-59 32:25
30 Mike Anderson VC St Raphael 32:45
31 Ben Watkinson SURC 32:56
32 Wendy Knowlton Sotonia Woman/Veteran 60+ 33:09
33 Adrian Deverill Sotonia Veteran 40-59 34:19
34 Martin Ward Sotonia Veteran 60+ 34:33
35 John Radford Sotonia Veteran 60+ 34:56
36 Gemma Wilks Sotonia Woman/Senior 35:31
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Sotonia Time Trials are organised by Club members - this event could not have taken place without:
Ted Knowlton (Organiser)
Mary Corbett (Timekeeper)
Norman Harvey (Timekeeper)
Dave Crocker (Timekeeper)
Colin Yeates
Stuart Martingale
Jon Chapman
Gawain Young
Ian Stewart
Penny Cossburn

by Penny Cossburn

Sotonia Points Competition 2015

Don't forget that this coming Sunday sees the start of the Sotonia club time time trial season.  This year we are organising a total of 13 events plus competing against New Forest CC in an "inter-club" 10.

Taking part in these events means that you can qualify for the prestigious Time Trial Points Competition.  The series of time trials is divided into two sections as follows:

Section 1
1st March - 10 miles - P182 Nomansland (Road Bike Challenge)
22nd March - Hill Climb - Dean Hill
19th April - 25 miles - P166c Forest Circuit
23rd April - 10 - P140 Romsey
5th May - 10 - P164 Forest Circuit (Inter Club, New Forest CC organising)
14th May - 10 - P164 Forest Circuit
21st May - 15 - P164/15c Forest Circuit (Inter Club, Sotonia organising)

Section 2
4th June - 10 - P140 Romsey
18th June - 10 - P140 Romsey (Club Championship 10)
2nd July - 25 - P128/25 Netley Marsh (Club Championship 25)
16th July - 10 - P140 Romsey
6th September - 10 - P101 Fawley
20th September - 10 - P182 Nomansland (Road Bike Challenge)
11th October - Hill Climb - Dean Hill

To qualify for the Points Competition you will need to marshall and ride at least once in each section.  There are new awards this year with not only one for the rider gaining the most points but also for the best 40-59 year old, best 60+ as well as for the best woman.

by Penny Cossburn

1st March 2015 - CHANGE OF CLUBRUN DESTINATION

There is a change of Clubrun destination on Sunday 1st March 2015.  Will riders please note that, as there will be a large number of cyclists from another group at the Landford Garden Centre, Sotonia members should now go to Dandy's Ford Fishery, Sherfield English.

by Penny Cossburn

Alresford 60 and Chilbolton 30 Reliability Ride Results

Ice in the early morning meant a route change on to salted roads for the first few miles.  Of the 15 starters only one failed to finish in the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, however, all bar one completed the course before heavy rain set in during the afternoon.  The results are as follows:

Name Club Category Standard
Chilbolton 35
Wherrett Julian Sotonia Veteran 60+ Bronze
Alresford 60
Bowdler Tim Sotonia Senior Silver
Budden Tom Sotonia Senior Gold
Hunter Jahan Sotonia Senior Gold
Jennings Adam Come and Try Senior Gold
Legg Jon Sotonia Senior Silver
Weynberg Will Sotonia Senior Gold
Burch Richard Sotonia Veteran 40-59 Silver
French John Sotonia Veteran 40-59 Silver
Jennings Derek Sotonia Veteran 40-59 Gold
Phillips John Sotonia Veteran 40-59 Silver
Yeates Colin Sotonia Veteran 40-59 Gold
Damper Bob Sotonia Veteran 60+ Bronze
Sewell Colin Sotonia Veteran 60+ Silver

by Penny Cossburn

Sotonia Calendar of Events 2015

A number of members have requested that a copy of the Calendar of Events that Sotonia proposes to organise during 2015 be published as a document on the Website.  Full details of all the current activities can be viewed in the "Events" section on this site but you can download a draft list of our Time Trials, Road and Circuit Races and Reliability Rides here:   Events list 2015

by Penny Cossburn

Chalke Valley Reliability Ride 25 January 2015 - Results

23 riders set off on a cool but dry morning.  All 23 completed the course in good time and Carlo's did us proud providing a constant supply of food and drink at the finish.

Name Club Category Standard
Sandy Bell Sotonia Lady Veteran Silver
Tim Bowdler Sotonia Senior Silver
Tom Budden Sotonia Senior Gold
Richard Burch Sotonia Veteran Gold
Russ Davies VC St Raphael Veteran Gold
William Drabkin Sotonia Veteran Bronze
Brook Elgie Sotonia Senior Gold
Sheelagh Evans Sotonia Lady Veteran Bronze
John French Sotonia Veteran Silver
Bill Ingham Sotonia Veteran Silver
Oscar Ingham NFCC Junior Silver
Derek Jennings Sotonia Veteran Gold
Jon Legg Sotonia Senior Gold
Paul Macken Sotonia Veteran Silver
Nick Malbon Sotonia Veteran Silver
Peter Mulloy Sotonia Veteran Bronze
John Nixon Come and Try Veteran Silver
James Peckham Sotonia Senior Gold
Richard Stephens Sotonia Veteran Gold
John Tavender Sotonia Veteran Bronze
Will Weynberg Sotonia Senior Gold
Julian Wherrett Sotonia Veteran Silver
Colin Witt Sotonia Veteran Gold

by Penny Cossburn