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British Cycling Level 3 track course
Over the past weekend I took the trip up to the Manchester Velodrome to commence my BC Level 3 track course. Very informative and rewarding. And expertly tutored by Marshall Thomas who made the entire event very enjoyable, so congratulations to him. Now it’s the hard work over the next few months to get qualified.
Reg Harris
For my birthday, my wife Lesley, presented me with The Rise and Fall of Britain’s greatest cyclist – Reg Harris by Robert Dineen. I found it entertaining especially the early years of his pro career. Not sure he fell very far though as in later life he seemed very comfortably off, not that I blame…
Tour de France
Colossal Chris Froome yesterday. What a ride battered all his closest rivals. On a sour note poor show regarding the spectator who doused Mark Cavendish with urine, in protest allegedly for the sprint collision the other day. Low blow indeed.
Rory Mackay
A fine 6th place last night for coached rider Rory in the weekly Tuesday Hillingdon RR league in the 3/4 event. With some more fortune a win may have been secured, well done Rory
Cyclocross
First race of the season this weekend at Hillingdon, organised by Team Quest. For us vets there is a over 50’s race so that will be interesting. I’m certain it will be a struggle now that I’ve got a full blown sore throat, but hopefully won’t be too bad.
Harp Hilly Hundred
A tough day out in the Chilterns on Sunday 19 Jan, taking part in the mega hard Harp Hilly Hundred. A 100km of rolling hills tackling the fearsome Bison Hill by whipsawed Zoo and the savage Aston Hill which starts off steep, levels out a tad and rears up again. Lots of rolling stuff in…

