Weekly Round-up: 26 Jan 2025
All the latest news, events, and results from NFCC Members from this week’s two-wheeled adventures…
Saturday Club RideClub Ride 25th January |
| The Club’s zealous mudguard enforcer arrived at the start on his summer bike sans mudguards. He meekly tried to explain this diabolical deed was due to replacing tyres and tubes on his winter bike yesterday and waking up to find a flat tyre. His comrades were not appreciative of this double standard so it was unanimous that Barry is in the barrel this week. |
 We duly headed north with plans to pick up other riders en route who were more wedded to their duvets than early starts. Both groups went to plan and met up at Steff’s for coffee. Here we found the café was completely full of cyclists. Hopefully, they will see sense soon and change into a bike shop and not a garden centre! The cafe coped admirably with the massive influx of cyclists and we were served efficiently with excellent fare as usual.After gratefully warming our hands on our hot drinks we headed west for a loop around Burley and started to shed riders who were close to home. No incidents to report. Kudos to all that turned out on a challenging day but were rewarded with some pleasant winter sun and the usual club ride bonhomie. |
| But unfortunately, I do need to end the ride report on a sour note. Late in the day we finally saw Axum’s ride on Strava. He had extended the club ride from 103Km to over 225Km. There will be an inquiry to find out who removed his Garmin after he set it for directions home and replaced it upside down. Whoever is responsible for this treachery, it’s not big and it’s not clever! – Barry |
Pringle Homes Summer Series: Rd. 1: Leeston HandicapPhill Brown is in the middle of his winter migration and finds himself in the thick of summer on the opposite side of the planet – didn’t worry, you don’t need to hate him individually, he already knows we collectively do! The Pringle Homes Summer Series kicked off this week on the quiet rounds on the outskirts of Christchurch, NZ. with the first event a 69km handicapped road race. With Brown thrown in right at the deep end, the fast and flat four-lap course was completed in just 1hr 24mins at an average of 42km/h! With all the groups in the 50+ rider race coming together on the last lap, Phill hung in the bunch to take 10th place after a big final effort on a draggy 1.5km straight to the finish line. |
Wessex CX League Rd 12: CrowThe “home” race for New Forest Cycling Club at the traditional Crow venue near Ringwood. A huge thanks to all Club Members who came out, volunteered and supported the event along with a big well done to all those who have taken part not only at this event but throughout the season. Find out how NFCC riders faired in the tough conditions this week by CLICKING HERE. |
Get Involved:If you find yourself out and about representing NFCC, don’t forget to jot down a few words, snap a few photos and send them over to press@newforestcc.co.uk. |
