This Sunday’s Stafford RC Event
This Sunday Stafford RC time trial is a key marker for many riders who use it to test their fitness just ahead of this years racing season. The 23 mile sporting course K48/23 from Weston over Blithfeild reservoir to Uttoxeter and then back to Weston provides everyone with an hours threshold effort. So if you really want a sound marker of your FTP or FHR forget the 20 min test on the turbo, stick a number on your back and hit it!
Staffordrc will be running two events on consecutive weeks. So for those of you not heading of to Majorca see you Sunday, first rider off at 10am. This is also the same course as the RTTC national event on the 22 March (closing date Tue 10 March) so for local riders a great opportunity to get familiar with the course.
And for all the club testers this is a points scoring event in the the championships. Looks like it will be dry and mild if a little breeze, but we can’t have everything.
Stafford RC Challenge Ride 1 March
Full details of this years event, route maps, start times etc. can be seen on our Rides and Events link above LINK
£1 from your entry fee will go to Katherine House Hospice and there will be a hot drink and food waiting for all riders on their return
Stafford RC Awards Dinner 2014
The 2014 awards dinner took place last week and 72 members turned out to celebrate the achievements of the club and its members. We were fortunate this year to have guest speaker Steve Joughin “Pocket Rocket” who was Britain best sprinter in the 1980 taking 200 wins as a junior and 70 professional wins including British RR championship 5 times! Palmarès Link Steve recounted what it took for him as a youngster on the Isle of Man and tales of his most spectacular crashes and race wins.
Then it was time for the awards presentation for our TT, RR, Handicap and Hill Climb competitions which Steve kindly presented
Below shows a full list of this years winners and runners up.
Thanks to Louise and Christine for organising the night and Melvyn for the photos which you can see on flikr LINK
| Gold | Martin Moore Men’s Club Champion 2014 |
| Silver | Kevin Breeze 2nd in Club Championship 2014 |
| Bronze | Matt Moore 3rd in Club Championship 2014 |
| Gold | Paul Taylor Handicap Champion 2014 |
| Silver | Phil Hogan 2nd in Handicap Championship 2014 |
| Bronze | Kevin Breeze 3rd in Handicap Championship 2014 |
| Gold | Annis Moore Women’s Champion 2014 |
| Silver | April Lewis 2nd in Women’s Championship 201 |
| Bronze | Susan Semple 3rd in Women’s Championship 2014 |
| Gold | Annis Moore Women’s Short BAR Champion 2014 |
| Silver | April Lewis 2nd in Women’s Short BAR 2014 |
| Gold | Matt Moore Vets Champion 2014 |
| Silver | Annis Moore 2nd in Vets Championship 2014 |
| Bronze | April Lewis 3rd in Vets Championship 2014 |
| Gold | Melvyn Lewis Men’s BAR 2014 |
| Gold | Annis Moore Women’s BAR 2014 |
| Silver | April Lewis 2nd in Women’s BAR 2014 |
| Gold | Steve Roslow Hill Climb Champion 2014 |
| Gold | Andy Prince Road Race Champion 2014 |
| Silver | Ade Robinson 2nd in Road Race Championship 2014 |
| Bronze | Robert Faulkner 3rd in Road Race Championship 2014 |
| Gold | Dave Smith Charlie Betteley Champion 2014 |
| Silver | Andy Prince 2nd in Charlie Betteley Championship 2014 |
| Bronze | Ade Robinson 3rd in Charlie Betteley Championship 2014 |
Looking for a new Challenge for 2015?
Well the ultimate test for any cyclist is THE RACE OF TRUTH
The time trial is now the single most grueling event for any club or professional cyclist. It’s just you, your bicycle and a piece of open road.
With no teammates to hide behind and no real advantage for any particular body type, “The Race of Truth,” as it’s known, is the gauge by which all pros measure their individual fitness. When the opponent is time — constant and unforgiving — the only thing a cyclist can do is put his head down and try to pick the perfect balance between the burning in his legs and the burning in his lungs.
So are you up for it?
Take a look at Stafford Road Clubs TT Event program this year which are run in conjunction with Walsall RC lets see just how fast you really can go !
Stafford Road Club Awards Dinner 2014
For those who have not already booked your place at this years dinner please take a look at the details recently sent out an dbook your place ASAP.
Payment details can be found here LINK in our members area
Stafford RC 2015 Time Trial Calendar unveiled
Stafford Road Club hase today published its time trial events calendar for 2015. This includes 21 events of varying distances, 2 Open Events one of which is part of the National Time Trial Series which will attract Britain’s top riders, 4 Sporting course and 1 hill climb.
Stafford RC will again run its Time Trials and club competitions in conjunction with Walsall Roads Club which will provide our riders with a total of 37 events to participate in.
Full details of these events can be seen via our Rides and Events button LINK
Our first event is the New Years Day 5 mile TT so hopefully we will see you there.
Create your own Personal Training Plan
Following the 2 very successful weekend coaching sessions SRC ran in October we would like to book Ruth Eyles to come back and provide bespoke fitness seminars which would allow groups of 6 people to look at the training, skills and demands needed for your type of cycling/racing/sportives and to produce your own personalised training plan. Ruth is a former National Time-Trial Champion who has been working as a full-time professional cycling coach since 2007.
The seminars will take place on Sat 22 November and Saturday 20 December 2014 and run from 9:30 to 16:30. Venue will be the Forestry Commission classrooms on Cannock Chase WS15 2UQ
So ask yourself this
Do you want to:
- Know how to plan your own training?
- Make the most of your time and resources?
- Get clear answers from an experienced, professional coach?
- Broaden your knowledge of training issues?
- Create a personalised training plan?
- Go to the next level?Ruth is able to tailor the days to the riders specific needs and experience so if you would like to attend please send me your name, level of experience (beginner, intermediate, experienced) and what type of cycling you would like to look at (Club/sportives, TT, RR, MTB) and your preferred choice of date.If you would like more details please log onto Ruth’s website links below.http://www.rutheyles.co.ukSafe Cycling
- Alastair
- Looking forward to your reply and with our personalised plans a more structured training programme and successful 2015 season to come.
- http://www.cycle-fitness-seminars.co.uk/
- Then depending on the demand we can book one or both dates and group people so that they have similar interests and ability levels.
- The seminars normally cost £115/person but Stafford RC are able to offer this for £84/person based on a booking of 6 people on each occasion.
Women’s Coaching Day
On Saturday 25 October Stafford Road Club has arranged a coaching day specifically for women. The day is designed to provide riders who would like to progress their cycling skills further and conquer some new challenges whether these be in a hilly sportive, a competitive event or simply become a little stronger and quicker on a club ride. The days programmes has been put together by Ruth Eyles a well-respected cycling coach and former winner of eleven individual National Time Trial Championship medals, National 50 Mile Champion & British Best All-Rounder in 2005 and 100-Mile Champion in 2005 & 2008. Ruth’s presentation will cover the following topics but include plenty of opportunities for discussion on the topics covered or more specific questions from riders there on the day. Agenda: 12:30 coffee and tea 13:00
- Goal Setting
- Principles of Training
- Training Intensities
14:30 Break for coffee, tea & refreshments 14:45
- Turbo Trainers vs. Road Training
- Heart Rate Monitors and Powermeters
- Nutrition for Training and Racing
16:00 Finish The event will take place at the Forestry Commission classrooms, Birches Valley, Cannock Chase, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ. Places will be limited due to the venue capacity and anyone interested in attending should secure their place by sending a cheque for £10 payable to Stafford Road Club to Susan Semple, 76 Ascot Road, Stafford ST17 0AQ. Please include an email address and confirmation of your booking and a detailed map of the venue will be sent out to you. This event is open to all and not limited to Stafford Road Club women, so if you’re a keen cyclist and would like to get some expert advice then look no further and secure your booking today. If you would like to know a little more about Ruth and the coaching services she provides please log onto her website www.rutheyles.co.uk
Turbo Session Oct 2014 to March 2015
I am pleased to announce today that the “turbo session” Stafford Road Club’s has run over the last few winters will start again on Thursday 30 Oct. The sessions are designed to provide riders with a regular training session that will follow a structured programme that will run over a 20 week period through till 26 March.
The sessions will take place at Stafford rugby club which opens at 19:00 and the classes begin at 19:30 so please arrive early to allow you time to get your equipment into the club and set up ready for the 19:30 start through till 20:30-20:45.
The cost is £2 per rider which is paid directly to the rugby club on the night. Stafford RC makes no charge for these classes.
The classes cater for all abilities and provide riders with a safe warm environment to train through the winter and the opportunity to chat with fellow members and a bit of a social in the bar afterwards. These sessions are a great way to maintain your fitness through the winter and supplement you weekend club rides to ensure you’re fitter and stronger come the spring.
So what do you need?
Essential
Bike (clean chain, no oily marks to be left on the floor)
Turbo trainer or rollers
Water bottles x 2
Hand towel as it will be hot
Bike computer
Optional
Bike computer with rear cadence sensor if using a turbo
Fan (it will get hot without one)
Heart Rate monitor or power meter (ideal for measuring your effort)
Money for a drink at the bar afterwards
From my initial inquiries 11 people have said they intend to attend these classes each week but the rugby club can accommodate up to 22 bikes so there is plenty of space if you too fancy joining us. Do not worry if you have missed any of the sessions you are more than welcome to come along and join us at any time during the 20 week period. The SRC has 2 turbo’s available to hire at £5/month so if you do not have your own turbo and would like to join us then contact Roger Morris on 07802366269 to check on their availability.
If you have any queries regarding the above please contact me via webmail@staffordrc.org
Safe Cycling
Alastair