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28 December 2009 |
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The rescheduled Bikestyle Hamper
Race will take place on Sunday, 3 January - same time and place.
Please note that the Bikestyle Handicap series and the 10 Mile Time
Trial League presentation will be held after the race. |
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23 December 2009 |
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There has been a good entry to this
year's Bikestyle Hamper Race. The
start sheet is available to view. A big thank you to you all
for getting your entries in to Brian and to all those who have
volunteered to marshal.
Merry Christmas to all
the visitors to this site and good luck to those taking part in the
Hamper Race on the 27 December. Results will be posted here late
on the 28 December. |
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15 December 2009 |
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Entries for the Bikestyle Hamper
Race close this Friday, 18 December - please send your TLI entry
to Brian Johnson at Cintra, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX, tel
495684. If you are not riding, please let Brian know if you are
available to marshal for this event. Eight marshals are required
and only two people have volunteered so far. |
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3 December 2009
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This year's Annual Festive Ride
is on Wednesday, 23 December. The ride departs from the NSC gates
(7pm start perhaps??) and aims to arrive at the Baltic at 7.30pm for the Foxdale Carol
Service. Food and drinks available to purchase. Remember your
lights! |
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Shake off some of the Christmas
grub and sweat off some festive cheer at the Annual Hamper Race
sponsored by Bikestyle on Sunday, 27 December at Jurby Parish Hall
starting at 10am over the usual course. Some of our star
Internationals and Professionals will be on the line for probably the
only time before the Commonwealth Games. So get your TLI entries
in to Brian Johnson at Cintra, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX, tel
495684 by Friday, 18 December and rub shoulders with the big
boys (for a short while anyway). Last year's winner, Peter
Kennaugh is back for more and at the CA Dinner stated he had been
targeting this race for some time!! |
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29 November 2009 |
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We are now on Facebook.
Click the bottom left link and you will be directed to our page.
Please feel free to start discussions and add club related photos.
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26 November 2009 |
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The Bikestyle 10 League and
Handicap Series Presentation Evening due to take place this
Saturday evening has been cancelled. The presentation is now
likely to take place after the Hamper race. |
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11 November 2009 |
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The IOM Cycling Association AGM
takes place on Wednesday, 25 November at the Sports Institute
Education suite, NSC Outdoors at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. There
will be a viewing of the facility from 7pm. No constitutional
amendments have been proposed.
Agenda
and 2008
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9 November 2009 |
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The Bikestyle 10 League and
Handicap Series Presentation Evening will take place on Saturday,
28 November at The Loft, Walpole Avenue, Douglas from 7.30pm to 11pm.
Entrance is free, but numbers are limited. Tickets can be
obtained from Steve Shimmin
(tel 475341). Priority will be given to 10 League and Handicap
Series entrants. |
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22 October 2009 |
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The winner of the Litespeed Mira
raffle was MVW's Vice Chairman, Phil Knights. The draw took
place at the CA Dinner and the winning ticket was drawn by Graeme
Obree. The Berry family would like to thank everyone who bought
raffle tickets which raised £1200. £550 was raised on the
James Berry Sportive held earlier that day and the auction of the
Graeme Obree photographs meant that the total amount raised last
Saturday for the James Berry Fund was in excess of £2000. This
fund benefits young, up and coming cyclists. |
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The MVW Annual General Meeting
will be held on Wednesday, 4 November 2009 at 7pm in the Function Room
of the Creg-ny-Baa. All are welcome to attend. |
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15 October 2009 |
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For those of you doing the James
Berry Sportive on Saturday, 17 October, here is a sneaky peek of the
route!
The start is at 9am from Douglas fire station. If you don't fancy that
ride, you can meet at 10am at the Tholtan Tea Rooms (Tholty-y-Will)
for an easier 30mile route around the north of the Island. Both groups
will end up at the Tholtan Tea Rooms for refreshments at about the
same time. |
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29 September 2009 |
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You can now sign up for the
Stuart Slack Parishes Ride at Bikestyle. The ride takes
place on Sunday, 11 October and is in aid of the Parkinson Disease
Society, IOM Branch. The cost is £10 which includes a buffet
lunch at St Johns (or £5 without lunch, but you WILL need lunch!!).
There are two groups - the slower group leaves the NSC Perimeter
Roadway Barrier on the New Castleton Road at 8.30am and the fast one
at 9am. Entries close at 17:00 on Thursday, 8 October. The distance to
St John's is approximately 60 miles and the complete circuit is in the
region of 90 miles (I think).
Route |
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24 September 2009 |
And now for the news you have all
been eagerly waiting to hear...the CA Dinner and Prize
Presentation is taking place on Saturday, 17 October, 6 for 6.30pm
at Mount Murray Country Club. Black Tie is optional and
special rates on rooms is available.
Tickets are £30 each and include
pre-dinner drinks and live music by The Bombardiers.
You
can get your tickets from
Steve Shimmin on 475341 or
steveshimmin@manx.net.
The plan for the first part of the
day is as follows (more information soon):
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0900 James Berry Sportive Leaving Douglas Fire Station (route is
approx 50miles and tough) café stop at 40 miles.
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1000 Alternative Sportive Ride Leaving Tholty y Will Car Park (next
to old pub) route is an easy 30 miles. Café stop at the end.
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22 September 2009 |
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James Smettem (TMT), Neil Bellhouse
(TMT) and Gianni Epifani (MVW) all achieved big personal bests, when
taking part in Time Trial events in the UK over the weekend. Firstly,
riding in the Wigan Wheelers 10 on the L1015 course in Cumbria,
Gianni broke 21 minutes for the first time recording 20:36, James was
also sub 21 in a time of 20:55 and Neil improved his personal best by
12 seconds riding 21:22.
The second event was the Port
Talbot Wheelers 25 on the fast R25/3L course in South Wales with
118 starters. James recorded a time of 52:24, a 6 minute
improvement on his previous best. This time was good enough for second
position in the overflow event that run alongside the main
competition. Gianni’s time was 52:56, which was good enough for 50th
position in the main event. These personal best times are
knocking on the door of Andy Cook's native Manx record of 52:05. Neil
Bellhouse also had a very good ride, recording a time of 54:21, which
gave him 6th position in the overflow event. The main event
was won by Irish International Dave McCann, who broke Chris Boardman's
British record with an astonishing 45:54, taking 3 seconds off the old
record.
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20 September 2009 |
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Our thought and wishes are with
Jonny Bellis and his family following his
accident in Italy yesterday. |
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6 September 2009 |
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The final Manx Tri Club event of
the year was held today in Ramsey today. Russell Collister took
the honours in the men's event and Eve O'Hare was fastest lady.
The fastest team were "Apart from One" made up of MVW's Gianni Epifani
and friends.
Results |
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3 September 2009 |
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Fifty eight hardy souls took part
in the Alex Forrest Family 2 up
Time Trial last night in foul conditions. Fastest on the
night in a time of 22:49 were Tom Black and Colum O'Shea. The
fastest family team were Gary and Leon Mazzone in a time of 25:59.
Thanks to all who helped with the marshalling and organising.
Results |
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2 September 2009
16:30 |
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Just in case there was any doubt,
tonight's 2 up is definitely taking place!! |
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31 August 2009
updated with Start Sheet |
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The Alex Forrest Family 2 up
Time Trial will be taking place on the
Jurby
course on Wednesday, 2 September. Please send all entries to
Brian Johnson at
Cintra,
Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX as soon as possible. Dot
Tilbury will also be taking entries on 851691, but you will need to
bring your completed
TLI forms to the start.
Juvenile and Junior entries must be
signed by parents/carers.
Entry fees per individual are as follows: |
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Senior |
Junior (U19) |
Juvenile (12 - 16) |
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TLI Members |
£8.50 |
£5.50 |
£3.50 |
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Non TLI Members |
£9.50 |
£6.50 |
£4.50 |
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Sign on will be taking place near
the Jurby Hotel car park from 6pm. The first riders will be off
at 6.45pm. A
start sheet will be posted here on Tuesday night.
Even if you don't have a partner, please turn up and one will be found
for you.
The presentation will be held at
the St Judes Church Hall (just past the St Judes cross roads on the
right hand side as you travel towards Ramsey). All sorts of
gastronomic delights will be available - pasties, donuts, homemade
scones!!
Anyone available to marshal
should please contact Rob Dooley on 673576. |
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16 August 2009 |
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The MVW team of Marty Warren, Rob
Dooley and Gav Quayle were the winners of today's 3 up 25 mile Time
Trial in a time of 58:31. The second team were James Smettem,
Neil Bellhouse and Peter Gage of TMT (58:44) and the third to finish
were MVW's Gianni Epifani, Adam Johnson and Joe Kelly (58:58).
It was good to see four Team Royal London 360 teams taking part, some
of whom were riding a 25 mile time trial for the first time. Well done
to Tom Black (TMT) who rode as a solo rider and finished fastest
overall in 57:32. Full
results and
photos. |
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Many thanks to all those who helped
with today's event: the marshals, timekeepers, the course designer,
all those who pulled it together behind the scenes and the lollipop
lady! |
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14 August 2009 |
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Twenty teams have entered the
3 up this Sunday. The Start Sheet is available on the Time
Trials page. We are still short of a few marshals - please
contact Rob at Bikestyle if you are able to assist. |
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11 August 2009
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The 3 up 25 mile Time Trial
is definitely on this Sunday - please get your entries to Brian by
Wednesday if you are still planning on doing the event. The
map
of the new course is now available.
3 up 25 mile Time Trial
Course description:
Start at junction of Orrisdale road and
TT course alongside yellow manhole cover and proceed to Ballaugh
Bridge (1mile) and continue to Sulby Glen Hotel (2.7m). Turn left and
continue past finish line (3.2m) to Sandygate where turn left after
4.15m.Continue to the Cronk (5.1m) and turn right towards Jurby.
Continue past Jurby garage (9.9m). CAUTION at Lhen Bridge with sharp
right hand bend and bridge (11.9m). Continue towards Bride and
CAUTION at Stop sign and left hand bend (13.7m). Continue to dead turn
(14.5m). Retrace course with CAUTION at very tight right hand bend
(15.2m). CAUTION at Lhen Bridge with sharp left hand bend and bridge
(17.1m). Proceed past Jurby Garage (19.1m) and to the Cronk where turn
left (21.6m). Continue to Sandygate where turn right (23.9m). Continue
past Curragh cross roads to finish (25m). |
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Tonight's Manx Tri Club Duathlon
was won by Andy Bell, with Anthony Bell-Scott close on his heels and
Juan Kinley in third position. First lady over the line was
Micky Swindale and first junior was Warwick Sanderson.
Provisional
results |
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5 August 2009 |
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The final MVW event of the year is
the 3 up 25 mile Time Trial which is taking place on Sunday, 16 August
with the first team off at 9am. A map of the course will be made
available soon. Sign on will be at the Wildlife car park from 8am.
Please send your team entries (ie three TLI forms in one envelope) to
Brian Johnson at
Cintra, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX, mobile
495684 by Wednesday, 12 August. Prizes will be awarded to club teams
only. Refreshments will be available to competitors and marshals
after the event. |
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27 July 2009 |
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If you couldn't make it to Paris to
see Cav winning the final stage of the Tour de France on a packed,
sunny Champs-Élysées, here are a few
photos to whet your appetite for next year's event! |
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photo from Telegraph.co.uk |
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21 July 2009
updated |
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Several Isle of Man riders took
part in the TLI National Road Race Championships on
Sunday 19th July at Llandyrnog,
Wales. The Manx riders did well competing in a range of age groups
covering various distances. The most notable result was a win by
MVW member, Graeme Hatcher. His race included riders from the
U23 to 40 age group and was held over a distance of 50 miles - 5 laps
of the Denbigh circuit. Graeme attacked on the first lap, taking
another rider with him. They managed to stay away until the end
with Graeme winning by approximately 4 minutes.
TLI have updated their website with
the
winners of the categories, but there are no results for any other
competitors.
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| Rider |
Category
position |
Overall
position |
| Graeme Hatcher
(MVW) |
1st 30-35years |
1st |
| Rob Dooley
(MVW) |
? |
? |
| Trevor Kirkwood
(TMT) |
1st 35-40years |
2nd |
| Marty Warren
(MVW) |
4th 35-40years |
4th |
| Peter O'Shea
(MVW) |
? |
? |
| Laura Wasley
(MVW) |
1st |
? |
| Mary Mason (TMT) |
1st |
? |
| Thomas Mazzone
(TRL) |
2nd |
? |
| Peter Gage (TMT) |
2nd |
? |
| Peter Doyle (TMT) |
? |
? |
| James Smettem (TMT) |
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? |
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17 July 2009 |
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Team Isle of Man have a team of
Junior riders racing in Ireland in the six day Martin Donnelly Junior
Tour 2009. As of today, the General Classification results for the
Manx riders are as follows: Joe Kelly 11th, Chris Nicholson 40th, Adam
Johnson 58th and Jonathon Cregeen 60th. Keep up to date with
these riders by following the link bottom right of this page. |
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14 July 2009 |
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Unfortunately, due to the
majority of the MVW race officials being off Island, the 50 Mile
Time Trial scheduled for Sunday, 26 July has had to be cancelled
this year. The MVW committee would like to apologise for the
cancellation of this event. Unfortunately no other suitable
alternative date was available in the Race Calendar this year. |
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12 July 2009
updated |
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Andrew Roche's twin boys
enthusiastically cheered their dad across the line as winner of
today's Fred Kelly Road Race. The B race was won by Jake
Kelly riding for Team Royal London.
Results,
provisional
points and
photos.
The Photo Gallery has been updated with photographs of some recent
races. |
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Andrew Roche |
Jake Kelly |
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Thursday night's third round of the
Bikestyle Handicap Race was won by MVW's Gary Hinds.
Awaiting results. |
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8 July 2009 updated |
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The Club would like to wish
Tommy Hall a very happy 100th birthday today!! Tommy is the last
surviving MVW founder member. |
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6 July 2009 |
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MVW's Laura Wasley (pictured left), won last
Sunday's MVW Handicap Road Race. Alistair Crossley, also
of MVW came second and Ali Clague (EVCC) was third over the line.
Results |
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25 June 2009
updated |
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Tonight's Penrice 25 Mile Time
Trial was won by Tom Black in a time of 55:27, Andrew Roche
(56:25) was second and Gianni Epifani (58:12)was third. Jonathon
Cregeen (1:02:20) was the first Junior and Tom Mazzone (1:03:49) the
first Juvenile. The first lady was Laura Wasley (1:07:34).
Full results |
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Laura Wasley, Tom
Mazzone, Andrew Roche, Tom Black, Gianni Epifani and Brian Johnson
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The MVW committee would like to
thank all those who helped with tonight's event - there were plenty of
you! The marshalling was superb. A big thanks to Johnsons
The Cleaners for being so generous in sponsoring the prizes tonight.
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16 June 2009 |
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Manx Viking
Wheelers Cycling Club are promoting two events next week – the
Penrice 25 Mile Time Trial Championships and a Handicap Road
Race. Both events are being held over the Bride course.
The time
trial will be taking place on Thursday, 25th June and will
be on the same course as the Melrose 25 Mile Time Trial. The
start will be on the Burma Road. Two and a half laps of the
Bride course will need to be completed with the finishing line being
just past the Grand Island Hotel. Sign on will be at 6pm at Ayre
United FC with the first rider off at 7pm.
The Handicap
Road Race will be starting at 9am on Sunday, 28 June with sign on at
Ayre United FC from 8.15am. The distance for this event will be 38
miles which is 4 laps of the Bride Circuit.
Entries on
TLI entry forms to both events should be sent to Brian Johnson as soon
as possible: Cintra, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX, mobile
495684. Refreshments will be available to competitors and marshals
after both events. |
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The Nick Corkill Memorial Tour
of the North Road Race Championships were held on Sunday.
Conditions were good, with warm sunshine and very little wind.
There was a reasonable entry of 36 riders split over the A race
(Seniors and Juniors) and B race (Veterans, Ladies and Juveniles). Tim
Kennaugh was the recipient of the Nick Corkill Trophy who had gained
an impressive lead of 5.08minutes ahead of senior rider Andrew Roche.
The veteran's race was won by Neil Bellhouse. The winning
juvenile was Thomas Mazzone and the winning lady was our own Laura
Wasley.
Results |
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24 May 2009 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers riders did it
again! Graeme Hatcher won today's Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain
Time Trial in 1:34:48. Gianni was third and Marty fourth.
Our rising star, Joe Kelly completed the lap in 1:43:31, making him
the fastest junior on the day and 9th overall. Laura Wasley was the
quickest lady with a 2 hour finish time.
Results and
photos as taken by Mike Quayle. |
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Laura Wasley |
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12 May 2009 |
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The new kit is
here! |
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11 May 2009 updated |
 Today is Peter and Christine's
final leg of their Tour of Ireland Challenge - you can read
their reports of the event if you follow the link on the right hand
side of this page. It's not too late to sponsor them for their
efforts!!Peter is seen
here (wearing new kit - if you look closely) on the first stage of the
Tour. Well done to Peter and Christine for completing the
Challenge. |
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10 May 2009 updated |
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Tim Kennaugh (MRC) comfortably won
today's Roy Killey Road Race. MVW riders Graeme Hatcher
and Marty Warren were second and third over the line. The B race
finished in a bunch sprint with Andy Howland (MMBC) taking the honours
followed by Gary Hinds (MVW) and Gary Mazzone (MVW).
Results - photos will be added soon and unfortunately there will
be no Bubbles' Banter this time!! |
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A reminder that the kit launch
is taking place tomorrow night (Monday, 11 May) at the Creg at 7.30pm.
Kit will be available to purchase if you didn't get round to placing
an order. |
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7 May 2009 |
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It's nearly been a week since the
IOM Youth Tour and what a fabulous event it was. It was great to
see so many of you helping out at the various stages. Thank you
to all of you. |
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Peter and Christine started the
Tour of Ireland Challenge today. It isn't too late to donate to
their worthwhile cause, the Red Cross. Follow the link to the
right of this page to donate and get snippets of their progress. |
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26 April 2009 |
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Marty, Andrew &
Gianni - 4th, 2nd & 3rd |
Winner - Graeme
Hatcher |
1st lady - Laura
Wasley |
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What a fantastic result for the
Wheelers in today's Melrose 25 mile time trial!! Not only were the top
four riders MVW members, but so was the first lady. Graeme
Hatcher was fastest over the line in a time of 58mins 14s, followed by
Andrew Cook (59mins 15s), Gianni Epifani (59mins 31s) and Marty Warren
who managed to sneak in under the hour too (59mins 54s). Laura Wasley
was the fastest lady of the day in a time of 1hour 11mins 13s.
Ali Clague (EVCC) was second and MVW junior Alicia Corlett was third.
There were several juniors and juveniles riding the 2.7 laps of the
undulating Bride circuit with the quickest being Jonathon Cregeen (MRC)
in a time of 1hour 5mins 3s. A special mention to Royal London
360 rider, Nick Corlett who rode his first 25mile time trial today. |
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Brian Johnson has a
small red Biemme wind jacket that was left on his van at last week's
Road Race. Please call him on 495684 to arrange collection if it
belongs to you. |
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24 April 2009 |
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The Melrose 25 mile time trial
start sheet may be viewed on the Time Trials page. Please note
that the sign on is at 8.45am at Ayre United Football Club and the
start is on the Burma Road, opposite the Thurot Cottage junction.
First rider is off at 9.30am. |
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23 April 2009 |
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Due to popular demand, a team event
will be included at the Manx Tri Club's Triathlon to be held in
Ramsey on the 17th May. There will however be a limit of 10
teams that may enter. See
Manx
Tri Club website for
further information. |
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21 April 2009 |
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The results from Sunday's Tour
of the West Road Race
are up and Bubbles has been getting all poetic again!! Photos of the
Tour of the West will be added to the Photo Gallery soon. Well done to
Andrew Roche for taking the honours in the A race and George Doyle in
the B race. Thanks to all those who assisted on the day with
organising, marshalling, time-keeping, first aiding. |
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Andrew Roche -
winner of A race |
George Doyle -
winner of B race |
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Wednesday's 10 is starting at the
Cronk
with the first rider off at 7pm. The "post 10 analysis" at the Creg is on again! All are welcome. A special menu (chip
baps £2.25, jacket potatoes £3.95 and sandwiches £2.25) is available
to cyclists between 8 and 9pm. |
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16 April 2009 |
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MVW are hosting the Tour of the
West this Sunday morning. The sign on will be from 8am -
8.30am at Peel Clothworkers School Car Park. The start is at 9am
and there will be refreshments afterwards at the Pool cafe for all
competitors and officials/marshals. |
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Have you ever thought about doing a
duathlon? Now is your chance, as Manx Tri Club are running a
duathlon series this year: |
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MANX TRI CLUB
SPRINT DUATHLON SERIES
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Tuesday
28th April / 30th June &
11th
August
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All events are
based at the Mooragh Park – Car Park area
Distances Run: 4.8 kms
Cycle: 20 kms Run: 2.8 kms
Entry forms, course maps and
instructions are available on
www.manxtriclub.com
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Photos from the 25 Mile 2 up Time
Trial have now been added to the Photo Gallery. Thanks to Andrew
Haddock for these. |
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9 April 2009 |
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Results for the Bikestyle 10 league
have been put onto the Time Trial page. Dave Kneen took some
really great photos and it looks like everyone features at least once.
These can be viewed on his
website. |
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7 April 2009 |
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Bubbles has excelled himself! The
man is producing poetry now!! His talents are endless. Thanks to
you Bubbles for making us laugh!! |
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The Bride
Handicap |
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by Steve
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Respect to Joe
Kelly a few turns he did make,
Cav the born winner. There is no mistake,
Newcomer Floyd Wilson amongst ladies he took,
Rode like a champion. He was cock-a-hoop!
Andy Howland returns, nice to see him on track,
Bubbles, Kirkwood and Ronan as they hung on the back!
Livesey passing the Ladies and fuelled by his chance
Showed how he could do it. Even win Tour de France!
Dooley and Nicholson and Hatcher were there,
Warren and Kennaugh -immense, and showing their flair,
Laura Wasley became the first lady to finish,
Her triumph that no one could ever diminish.
Mazonne was the first juvenile past the post,
News of his success travelled from coast to coast,
Whorral departed. It looked game over by then,
The Bride Handicap race? It's on the map once again.
The day was for Joe Kelly. The 'Bride' winner supreme,
Winning the Bride Handicap is no longer a dream.
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And for more chuckles, go to
Bubbles' Banter! |
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5 April 2009 |
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MVW's Joe Kelly comfortably
won today's Handicap Road Race on what was a lovely spring morning.
Bubbles was second over the line and Laura Wasley was first lady - another great result for MVW!!
Results and photos. |
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4 April 2009 |
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Cav will be on the start line with
43 others at tomorrow's EVCC Handicap Road Race. Sign on
is from 8am at the Ayre United FC Clubhouse. The weather is due
to be sunny with light to moderate southerly winds.
Start sheet |
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29 March 2009 |
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MVW's Andrew Cook won this
morning's Fletcher Trophy in a time of 01:03:36.
Results . |
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28 March 2009 |
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REMEMBER THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD TONIGHT! |
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Tomorrow's 25 mile Time Trial, the
Fletcher Trophy, is being organised by Ellan Vannin Cycling
Club. Sign on is from 8.15am at Tynwald Mills carpark.
Refreshments will be available afterwards at the Neb Cafe.
Start sheet |
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24 March 2009 |
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This is a rather late reminder that
entries for the Fletcher Trophy (25 mile time trial) close
tomorrow. Entries are to be sent to
Richard Fletcher, Thie Noa,
Grove Mount, Ramsey, IM8 3HE. |
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23 March 2009 |
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Marshals are needed for the
Isle of Man
Youth Tour being held over the weekend of 1 to 3 May 2009.
Please email if
you are able to give up a few hours to assist with this event. |
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More Tour of the Middle photos have
been added to the Photo Gallery page. |
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22 March 2009 |
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The first round of the IOM CA Road
Race Series, the Tour of the Middle, was won by Andrew Roche in the A
race, with Peter Gage (MRC) second and Marty Warren (MVW) third.
The B race honours went to Russell Collister (EVCC). Graham
Stigant (EVCC) was a close second and third place went to John
Marchment (MMBC). Many thanks to all those who helped out today
- the marshals, lead car drivers, Carrie Wernham for first aid cover,
the time keeper and organisers.
Results and
photos and
"Bubbles' banter". |
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B race report:
A small B group
containing mostly novices and veterans (some of the juniors were off
Island) contested 6 laps. Russell Collister, David Glover and Graham
Stigant set the pace in the opening laps, applying constant pressure
on each of the climbs, resulting in the group breaking up after half
way. John Marchment (Manx Mountain Bike Club) was the last to succumb
to the pace at the top of Red Lion Hill, |
Russell Collister and Graham Stigant |
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leaving the Ellan Vannin pairing of Collister and Stigant to work together to the
finish. Collister got the better of Stigant on the final climb up to
the flag to take the win. Marchment came in third. |
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And to inspire/impress you - watch
Cav winning
San Remo yesterday. |
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19 March 2009 |
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At last, we are up and running
again with a new website. Some of the pages are still under
construction and the archived website is yet to be added to this site.
Any comments and contributions will be greatly received by the
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1 March 2009 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers started the
race season with a 25 mile 2 up time trial held over the Wildlife
Park. Graeme Hatcher and Tim Kennaugh (photo courtesy of Andrew
Haddock) were the winners in a time of 56:08.
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