The History of the Bill Higson Memorial Races
Bill Higson was a well-liked and enthusiastic member of Reading Wheelers Cycling Club. The Son of Wheelers chairman Stan Higson (who led the club through to 1974 when it amalgamated to become Reading Cycling Club) Bill was a good all-rounder with success on both road and track including wins in the `Presidents 50` (1960 & `61) He always enjoyed the club Cyclo –Cross, called a `scramble` in those days, and usually ended up in the pond at Burgfield Common, complete with bike, for a post-race `dip`! Bill was tragically killed in a road accident in 1965. Guest of Honour at … Continue reading The History of the Bill Higson Memorial Races
Report Rnd 6, Reading CC, 21st Oct 2012
Andy Hargroves from Hargroves Cycles eased to a comfortable win on a very muddy and tricky course from Michael Cotty (Wheelbase/Cannondale) by over 30secs. The two riders had eased away from the rest of the field after one lap and the two extended their lead throughout the race. Report by Graham Robins photo gallery by Graham Robins Complete results below. Also full results with lap times on the Reading CC website here The course was set out on park land to the west of Reading which include a tricky orchard with a few slippery tight corners to catch … Continue reading Report Rnd 6, Reading CC, 21st Oct 2012
SOLD Childs Cyclo-Cross Bike
SOLD Childs Cyclo-Cross Bike 46cm centre to top 531 steel frame built by Kevin Winter. 700c wheels and Shimano 105 16 speed. Currently fitted with flat handlebars but comes with drops and levers. £250. contact Colin Garnham 0118 972 2620 Colin will be at race registration on Sunday 21 October in Prospect Park for the Reading CC cyclo cross races. Continue reading SOLD Childs Cyclo-Cross Bike
Report Rnd 5, GWR Team Swindon, 14th Oct 2012
After a race long tussle John Whittington (CNP Obrea) piped Paul Lloyd (Ride on Air) by a couple of seconds at the Supermarine Rugby club venue in Swindon. Once the race got underway these two riders along with Ian Legg (Primera/ Specialized) eased away from the rest of the chasing bunch. Report by Graham Robins Photo Gallery by Graham Robins Full results are below and also on the GWR Team Blog. The course was laid out around a couple of Rugby/Football pitches and had a wooded copse at each end with a muddy bank, planks and a … Continue reading Report Rnd 5, GWR Team Swindon, 14th Oct 2012
Inter-Area Championships
Inter-Area Championships It’s early October and that can only mean one thing, time to think about Inter Area Team Champs. They are to be held at Milton Keynes Bowl, Milton Keynes on Sunday 11th November. There are separate races for Youth, Vets, Women and a joint Senior/Junior one. We are interested in putting in teams from Wessex in as many of the categories as we can if you are interested let me know, we need at least 4 riders for each race with the best 3 counting for the team prize. In the Youth race this year, we can enter … Continue reading Inter-Area Championships
FOR SALE Specialized Crux CX bike
For Sale 2011 Specialzed Crux size: 54cm Great condition, only used a handful of times Shimano LX and Tiagra kit £575 ono contact Rob Bolwell mobile: 07719262858 Continue reading FOR SALE Specialized Crux CX bike
Video Sotonia CC Cyclo-Cross 7th Oct 2012
A video by Julian Gee of the cyclo-cross races at Eastleigh on the old golf course circuit. Continue reading Video Sotonia CC Cyclo-Cross 7th Oct 2012
Report Rnd 4, Sotonia CC, 7th Oct 2012
Michael Cotty (Wheelbase / Cannondale) took the honours at the new event held on the old golf course in Eastleigh in Hampshire. Michael set a fast pace at the start and soon had a clear minute lead over new team mate Richard Phillips-Scofield. A lovely autumnal morning greeted the riders and supporters as they arrived at the new venue and they were treated to some fast exciting races throughout the groups. The course was laid out over the disused golf course and included many off camber turns a sand pit and lots of technical wooded sections. The grass was damp … Continue reading Report Rnd 4, Sotonia CC, 7th Oct 2012
Report Rnd 3, Poole Wheelers, 30th Sept 2012
Steve James led home a Hargroves Cycles 1-2-3 in today’s race in Wareham Forest Dorset. A quartet of red and yellow soon opened out a lead over the rest of the field as junior rider Matt Hargroves chose to ride the senior race in support of Stuart Bowers and Matt Macdonald. On the first lap the four team mates working together soon had a strong lead with the rest of the race being led by Chris Minter (PedalOn) and Peter Kench (Team GWR). Michael Cotty (Wheelbase Cannondale) was having problems again this week when he rolled a tub on the … Continue reading Report Rnd 3, Poole Wheelers, 30th Sept 2012