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DE LAUNE CYCLING CLUB FOUNDED 1889
Sponsored by EVANS CYCLES (UK) Ltd. & SPECIALIZED CYCLES
Tony Peachey making the
presentation of the
September
2004
THE PRESIDENTS REPORTS Well not a lot to report this month due to members being away on holidays etc. I know that Mark wants this article for the DLN early this month as he is off to South Africa to play golf. How he manages this on the state pension I do not know! (I am not away till the end of September and if you have friends at BA then it is easy on my pension, Ed). What is the world coming to I ask? Bill Miles, our oldest member, who is 92, was followed home by a mugger and forced his way into his home with a knife. Bill used his head and gave him his wallet and got rid of him. Well-done Bill. Keep your chin up. That’s another thing, Bill fell off of his bike at about the same time and has got a big bruise on his chin. On Sunday the 1st of August we had our open 25 on the Chilham course. This was run like clockwork by our ‘Val the Peach’ She covers every aspect, including going around the course before the event giving every marshal food and drink to see them through. I love it! Talking about marshalling, I was on the first roundabout with Tich Shambrook and one of our old members Mick Hartley. Three of us all wearing florescent jackets with florescent pointers to cover the three exits. Into the roundabout comes our own Howard Coulson, and guess what! He finds his own exit down a lane to a farmyard. Oh, Howard, what are we going to do with you? I know that Val will be giving you a full report and results in this issue so I will not go on but I would like to say how pleased I was to see two new young members riding. Sam Fensterheim and James King (remember his dad?) Well young Sam won the Johnson Trophy for being the fastest junior. He was presented with the cup and when Stax asked for the cup back so that it could engraved he said “ No I want to take it with me now, to show my mum” Bless him. Well-done Val. I would also like to thank that little man who helped you. Tony something! On the 11th of September we have got our ‘Old Members 10’ open to all members on the fast Ashford road course Q10/22 The event starts at 12 noon. I know you are saying where is the Q10/22! (See full details in Notice Board) Let me tell you. The start is at Harrietsham on the A20. You will find the start approx three quarters of a mile east of the railway bridge that goes over the A20 at Harrietsham. (You will find a car park behind the petrol station for you to change) The course goes out to the turn at Charing roundabout (Approx 5 miles) you then retrace. As Alan after his accident is not up to full speed yet, please let me know if you want to ride. On Sunday, the day after the 10, we have our club track championships at Herne Hill. Again if you want to ride or help contact Jeremy White Tel (020 8244 4768) If any of you fancy your chance at skiing next Feb at Alp D’Huez let me know, as we might be able to get you in the team!! It is all go in this club you know! Kav. Fred Peachey Open 25 Mile Time Trial Well, what can I say except a great big thank you to all those who helped in any way for this years’ promotion. I thought it might be a hard task to follow Malc’s excellent organisations over the last few years, but no, you all responded admirably to my pleas. The day dawned perfect. A little misty but clearly promising to be fine and dry which is what we got. We had a little panic as road works had appeared on the course for the previous weekend promotion for the Ashford Wheelers, but some sweet-talking to the contractors ensured all were cleared away for our event.
I had enlisted the help of Kath and Paul Mepham from VC Elan to officiate as timekeepers; they were no doubt entertained by Roy Savery pushing off. Roy came well prepared with chair and coffee, probably had the candelabra in his car but forgot to get it out. I toured the course in front of the first rider with Ann Hartley in the car with me. I wanted to make sure everyone knew what way to send the riders – though I understand despite being directed, one rider in De Laune colours (??) was desperate to go off course at Thanington, insisting he wanted to go up a dead end road – Kav put him right. The first set of marshals in action, resplendent in yellow marshalling jackets and brandishing the new CTT arrow boards were Kav, Tich and Mike Hartley at the Thanington turn. Next came Jeremy White and Geoff Sinnett turning the riders out to Ashford where the rowdy crowd of John Geoghgan, Lenny Brown, Brian Saxton and Brian Waller were scattered around Spearpoint roundabout sending the riders back to Chilham and eventually to the finish. It was nice to see Mark Ballamy ‘snapping’ away at the finish and in the hall, thanks Mark. Away from the officials it was great to see so many Club riders and, to have a winner in the guise of Sam Fensterheim who was the fastest Junior on the day with a 1.12.28, and takes the Johnson trophy for one year. Sam was hastily followed by James King (son of Dave) in 1.15.07. Well done both of you, and welcome to the Club. Other club riders were Nick Butler in 1.2.58 for 22nd place, Howard Coulson in 1.7.47 in 29th place, and Malc Adams in 1.10.51 in 37th place. Well done. You can’t expect me to forget the ‘other’ club riders i.e. Tony who started number one just in case anything went wrong and finished in 1.6.6 taking 2nd vets award, lead the winning vets team home and took one of the lottery prizes. After riding he, returned to the hall, had a quick change and then proceeded to write up the board. Mike Peel had volunteered for this job but had unfortunately found himself in hospital in Dar es Salaam at the end of his holiday with gastro enteritis and although home was clearly not well enough to come out on the day. Get well soon Mike; you can make up for your absence next year! Daughter Claire rode her first and last event of the season to clock up a 1.11.59 to take the second ladies award and son in law Ian came in 59.22 to back up the ‘Fairies’ team and also take one of the lottery prizes. Oops, nearly forgot to mention the worthy winner, same as last year Paul Mill, in 54.13. An excellent ride on the day, which as I said was warm, dry and sunny, but was also a bit ‘sticky’. We will definitely see Paul again next year; he likes the event, the course and the friendly atmosphere of the Club. See you all again next year – Val the Peach.
Team - Team Edwards 2:48:22 San Fairy Ann CC ‘10’ 7th August (78 Finishers)
Winner Steve Castle GS Invicta 20.53
Gravesend CC ‘25’ 15th Aug VETS BAR Unfortunately, with Alan out of action only I (to my knowledge) have completed all qualifying rides. (Alan only needed 1 more ‘25’ ) I am hoping that other Vets may contact me with their results. Peter Jenn usually keeps his rides close to his chest until the last minute, let’s hear from you Peter. Also David Haggart I believe should qualify, let me know Dave. Some of our newer club members may not be aware of the competition, so if any of you are 40 or over and have competed in two ‘10’s and two ‘25’s (not private TT’s) please let me know. Alan Rowe broke 2 club Vets records before his accident. 10miles. 22.57. He also did a 1.03. ? for 25 miles (I will have to confirm the seconds) Well done Alan. (don’t forget to claim them) LET ME KNOW YOUR RESULTS MALCOLM ADAMS. Tele; 01227 373045. E Mail: jazzymalc@aol.com MALCOLM ADAMS
10 Miles. 25.33. VETS
STANDARD (AGE 65) +2.9317 MPH on standard ALL THE RACING RESULTS
Rankings of the Sigma Sport/Integra SP South East Series after 7 races.
1 John Ibbotson Pacific Racing 241
64 Steven Price De Laune CC 2
Crystal Palace circuit races
Despite thunder & rain seemingly hitting most of London the racing at Crystal Palace, on Tuesday August 3, saw not a drop 3/4/W/J The remaining lead two's advantage began to fall as the pack chased. Male and Thompson were finally caught, but there was life still in them. As the E/1/2's came through the race, Male and Thompson jumped across the gap to the end of the line and no one reacted. Despite some protest from the pack, the two hung onto the shirt tails of the E/1/2's, and soon pulled out a minute plus lead. The pack almost seemed to give up as no chase was organised. With a few laps left Jonathan Gormley (McQuaid Tyres) and McKibben went onto the offensive and soon a 20 gap had been created to the bunch and reducing the lead to 1.10. Male and Thompson went wheel to wheel for the win and the decision went to Male, but it took a keen eye to separate them. Gormley in turn had the edge over KcKibben and Max McCalla (VC Londres) led in the rest.
1 Alan Male De Laune CC
Crystal Palace circuit
races : 10/8/04 In the final laps, Jenn's put in a massive effort and he gained a few seconds which he held for 3 laps, before the bell lap saw the race together. Out of the last turn Alan Parkinson (SWRC), had got to the front and was fighting hard to keep Max McCalla (VC Londres) at bay. Parkinson shouted a celebratory cry (a bluff he said afterward, to make sure the judges got it right) as he crossed the line a tyre ahead. Male in turn was just off McCalla's wheel, with the rest breathing down each others necks. 1 Alan Parkinson SWRC2 Max McCalla VC Londres 3 Alan Male De Laune CC Youth Event The four leaders became 3 when Fensterhein crashed out. (a few cuts and bruises, and he was smiling). With just a few laps done, Lewis attacked and pulled out a winning lead, Mahe attempted to bridge the gap and in turn pulled clear of Dunbar Crystal Palace circuit races : 17/8/04
1 Hayden Brooks Catford CC Crystal Palace circuit races – youth -24th
August
1 Brian Randall Sutton CC
ANERLEY BC 50 mile TT The “Saab-Salomen Mountain Mayhem” 24hr Mountain Bike Race 2004 That time of year again…the February rush to get a team entry in for the 7th edition of the most popular mountain bike event in the UK, the hassle of trying to get a team together, people dropping out, people unavailable, a final team line-up, logistical considerations and finally, arriving at the all new venue of Eastnor Castle in June in order to ride round and round for 24 hours.
I’d arrived at Eastnor on Friday afternoon in the glorious sunshine and pre-ridden the course: - 10.5 miles long with 3 big climbs and numerous ‘undulations’ totalling 1500ft (460m) per lap. It was fast, dry and dusty, basically perfect conditions. There was a lot of twisty swoopy singletrack too, a proper mountain bike course rather than the pretty much flat, non-technical circuit of Sandwell Park which is where the race has been held for the last 5 years.
The race began at 2pm on Saturday with Ross volunteered to
do the 800m Le Mans style run to the bike. He had a good start, getting round
the lap in 1.08 but that first influx of bikers had changed the course yet
again. I was next out, stood in the rain in the transition area in my Gore-Tex,
waiting for my turn. The course was now quite rutted and my full suspension Epic
was now no longer the ideal bike for the course but I got round in 1.03,
weighing about 30lb more than when I’d started due to the mud covering me and
the bike.
The night-time laps passed without incident except for the
appearance of thick fog at the top of the course which made things even more
ludicrous as riders attempted to pick their way down the mud covered, rutted
descent without being able to see more than 5yds in front of them.
De Laune came 25th overall out of 252 Sport Men teams so being in the top 10% wasn’t bad considering that we hadn’t been aiming particularly high this year. Ross and I both did 5 laps (50 miles) with Chris and Christian doing 4 each. The weather made this event spectacularly tough and huge thanks go out to Bill Wright who stayed awake most of the night cleaning bikes ready for their next battering while still managing to put the kettle on for us and keep a supply of hot food on the go. We’ll be back for more next year! Top photo Chris Fitzer, next James Lyon , third Ross and finally James again DO YOU REMEMBER RIDING THESE EVENTS? Old time trialist never die they get filed away on the web! See yourself at www.southdc.org.uk under archives Malcolm Adams has be looking at the above site at the time of going to print he has got to the year 1956, and found about 40 odd De Laune entries the 1st was a E MAYLAND 2nd June 1935 Regent CC '25' the rest as follows:- 4.09.38 Southampton Whls. www.southdc.org.uk this is where you will find your name and time. HAPPY MEMORIES The De Laune Northern Contingent Race Reports Salt Ayre crit, 10/8/04 (by JL) Not much happened during the race, nothing of any significance managed to get away for more than a couple of laps, in spite of repeated efforts by the same few individuals. With about 5 minutes remaining before the ‘5 Laps To Go’ banner, I punctured and only just managed to get it fixed in time to jump back in the bunch. However, because I was 2 laps down I was not allowed to contest the bunch sprint so tailed in at the back. 25 miles, max spd 33.9, avg 24.7mph Preston Crit, 19/8/04 (by JL) 20 miles, max spd 32.8, avg 23.9mph Recycling League Rd 8 Smithfields
Circuit (by JP) 50 miles, 2hr 7min. Winmarleigh RR, 22/08/04 (JL +JP) The race route was a 12-mile loop around a virtually flat circuit by the coast between Lancaster and Garstang with just a few small ‘undulations’. It’s always windy out there and because it’s so flat there’s nowhere really to hide. We both know the circuit well, it’s one of our regular training rides. The 3/4/J race (4 laps) by JL: - 50 miles, 1hr59min. Max spd 39.5, avg 25.2mph. Max HR 186, avg 168. The E/1/2 race (5 laps) by JP: - As a 2nd attempt at an E/1/2 I wanted to finish in the main bunch, a somewhat lower aim than my last entry. A very fast first lap (28mph avg) resulted in a break of 5 going up the road. The pattern of the next 3 laps was one of attack and counterattack, including a couple by myself which where short-lived though I did try at least. As the bunch hit the coastal cross winds the attacks began again with the string finally breaking as 6 got off the front. At this point with the race over the bunch rode tempo to the finish. My aim achieved, I was pretty pleased with the way I rode. 62 miles, 2hr 21min.
As two rookies to this club, introduced to us through committee member Harry (“H”) Corbett, we feel it would be appropriate to formally introduce ourselves through this edition of the De Laune Periodical. Geoff Heaton and I (Sam Baxendale) both come from a running background and the physical challenge offered by triathlon and duathlon seemed a natural development, hence our initial involvement with the tn element of De Laune. As well as taking part in events suggested by H, we have pioneered others with the hope that these will be add to future De Laune calendars, the most notable of which was the Sussex Triathlon. Scoping the market for such events, we were drawn to sprint triathlons, which we felt would generate interest among existing De Laune members and potentially recruit new members to the club. To this end, we took part in the Sussex Triathlon (Sunday 7th June 2004), an event staged by the Urban Race organisation. This is a professional outfit that stages other triathlons, so it was no surprise that this event was well organised and superbly marshalled. The journey to the race revealed what was the strongest selling point of the event. Based in Ardingly in Sussex, on the edge of the South Downs, the countryside was something to behold. It required an extremely early rise though, as the location is fairly remote and the kick-off is 7 am. The event was broken down into a 500m swim, a 25km bike ride and a 5k run. Those interested in competing next year should remember to take trainers to the pool, as there is a challenging l00m dash up a 1:4 gradient from the pool to the transition zone. The tone of the bike course was set from start with a steady climb into Ardingly village, which saw many competitors struggling to adjust following the swim. From then on the course was punctuated with hills and sweeping downhill sections during which the outstanding scenery could be enjoyed. To follow, the run consisted of four laps of what appeared to be a standard school cross-country course. Given the effort involved already, there were plenty of competitors with stiff legs and thighs coming into the finishing straight where they were greeted by the sound of a commentator calling out the names of finishers over the tannoy. Though our times may tell a different tale, this welcome made us feel more like the pros we aspire to be! Sam Baxendale What have we been doing and where are we going? Sam Baxendale, Harry Corbett and Rubert Walsh competed in the Waterlooville event, we all enjoyed this competition, especially the hilly bike course. Waterlooville Triathlon 2004 Individual Results18th July 2004 600m swim / 40km bike / 10km run
Sorry unable to find times for the other two, Ed.
The Michelob ULTRA
London Triathlon This year’s event was the largest triathlon in the world; 100 world class, elite triathletes and 8,000 "mortals" took up the challenge of a course through London in front of 30,000 spectators and the BBC Grandstand audience. Sam, Harry and Geoff Heaton took part in the Sprint competition, and on the 1st August Rubert Walsh was in the Olympic distance event. I (HC) ended up running a 10k for a relat team that was short of a runner. We are in the process of recruiting another triathlete by the name of Lee Grateaux, he is a quality runner and swimmer having represented Surrey at both events. He now needs to learn the bike discipline. Where are we going until Christmas; 2. Time Trial 19th September 25miles (De Laune) 3. Running 2⅝ handicap race at Battersea Park 2nd October 4. Steyning Aquathon 21st November 5. Any ideas for December are welcome! “Harry” Corbett CLUB CLOTHING I officially took over from James on the 1st January this year and the stock is now housed at my home – all £3,000 worth. James, you will remember, used to keep us informed of the available kit through the pages of the DLN; so far I have not done so, although I believe that most members’ needs have been satisfied to date. All new members are informed by Kav in his welcome letter that I am the man to contact with regard to clothing and the old racing hands have been able to renew their kit. I try to look after the ‘old people’ by taking appropriate kit to old members ‘dos’ - polo shirts and the like. However, it is my intention in future to let you know of the basic items available. As a matter of interest our supplier’s catalogue shows 58 items (not including eight items of triathlon clothing) available; the majority of these are in extra large, large, medium and small sizes, together with women’s variations and sizes. To keep all the members happy we would have to operate along the lines of a Marks & Spencer store. The good news is that the order for the De Laune dressing gowns that Kav mentioned in last month’s DLN is about to be completed; they will be in XL, L, M and S sizes in the club colours, that is brown and blue horizontal stripes with the club badge on the pocket and the cord in brown and blue entwined silk, including tasselled ends. I have ordered 75 gowns so everyone should be happy. If these prove popular with members, we will think about including nightshirts and pyjamas. One point that James did not make clear to me when handing over was how diplomatic one has to be when dealing with members, as the following correspondence will indicate. To briefly outline the situation, I had received a telephone call from Member, Mr R Savery, with a complaint that a hole had appeared in the backside of his bibshorts that he had only purchased last year. I wrote to Mr Savery as follows: “16th August 2004 Dear Mr Savery Thank you for your request for a pair of bibshorts. I am sorry that your previous purchase has let you down, after all, it is a very serious matter when a prominent member of the club has to restructure his racing programme when a hole appears in the backside of his shorts. Your complaint has been brought to the attention of the Clothing Committee, sub-section “Shorts” which, after a great deal of deliberation, decided that in the circumstances you should be allowed to purchase a replacement set of bibshorts at the reduced price of £25.00; however, the Committee observed that your original purchase was size 4 and you are now requesting a size 5, which is, in fact, extra large and portrays a negative image of the De Laune Cycling Club. I have been asked to draw to your attention that it is the intention of an additional club rule to be put forward at the next AGM as follows: “That any person applying to become a member of the De Laune Cycling Club, or any existing member, who does not fall into the category of wearing a maximum of size 4 (large) shorts for either racing or general wear, be refused membership, or if already a fully paid up member, their membership shall be annulled and their subscription be returned pro rata.” The above rule will be enforced by a club official looking inside the shorts to identify whether any tampering of the contents has taken place, ie changing of labels to a smaller size. These checks may take place randomly, whether training, racing or at leisure for the reasons described. I am bringing this change of rule to your attention as it would be most embarrassing, and a great pity, for such an esteemed member of the club to have to sever their membership. To avoid such embarrassment, the Committee humbly suggests you should adjust your weight, girth and body fat content to enable you to fit a size 4. Thus, they are willing for you to retain your original size 4 purchase to help you attain a more acceptable size in order to fall into line with club rules. Yours sincerely Brian Saxton Clothing Secretary” I have received the following reply from Mr Savery’s PA: “Dear Mr Saxton, I have been asked to respond to your letter of the 16th August regarding the possible amendment to the Club rules. I feel that the proposed new rule is a blatant example of unfair discrimination against larger-sized cyclists. Club members who have gained a few extra pounds (or stones) as they reach a more mature age should be encouraged to exercise more in an effort to reduce their size. Banning them from the Club will certainly not help them in this endeavour (and will also mean that they will spend less time out on their bike and more time loafing about the house annoying their spouses). May I suggest that the following rule be implemented:- “Any Member who falls into the category of requiring a size 5 or above will be required to wear either knickerbockers with long socks, or flannel trousers with cycling clips when riding a bicycle. If any Member is caught breaking this rule, the offending item(s) of clothing will be confiscated immediately.” Perhaps it would be possible to have the knickerbockers, socks and trousers made up in club colours – a blue and brown tartan would be particularly fetching – if you can find a supplier of sufficiently large quantities of material. This new rule would have the effect of removing a source of offence to the general public (pot bellies and large bums in cycling shorts or tights are not a pretty sight) whilst encouraging larger cyclists to continue to take the exercise they so obviously need. Yours sincerely Gina Savery - PA to Mr R H Savery” I leave readers to draw their own conclusions regarding the above correspondence. Brian Saxton Clothing Secretary MEMBERSHIP We are hoping that both James and Sam who are, of course, both Juniors, will be representing the club in the Fred Peachey Memorial Open ‘25’ TT. (They did, Ed). Brian Saxton Course Information for O.M.A.”10”
Competition records for 50miles Solo
DATES TO REMEMBER
PRODUCED
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to form my marshals appeared as if by magic. Some were put to work immediately
by transporting equipment from the car into the hall, but they didn’t grumble.
Linda and Pat soon arrived and organised the ‘T’ bar and had the kettle singing,
their dulcet tones quickly rendering the wonderful words of ‘who wants a cup of
tea’. Brian Saxton brought an easel on which to place the newly acquired result
board, making life very much easier for writing up the results on the day,
rather than trying to balance a wobbly board on a table and chairs! This new
board is a great asset, quite how Brian got it to our place on the top of his
little white van without taking off along the M.20 I shall never know, best not
to ask. 
Alan
Male
De
Laune this year had one team consisting of team captain Ross Fryer, James Lyon,
Chris Fitzer (who’d raced with the B-team last year) and a mate of Bill’s called
Christian Rudolf who had raced in the first ever UK 24hr race at Trentham
Gardens back in 1998. James Lett had been forced out through illness, James
Peckham had family commitments so it was decided with this team that we wouldn’t
be trying for a top 10 place, we’d just go out, enjoy ourselves and see what
happened. 
ChrisF
arrived later on Friday evening, Ross and Christian both arrived on Saturday
morning but our team area was up and running pretty quickly. By Saturday
however, the weather had changed from hot and sunny to grey and rainy and the
course had changed accordingly from fast, dry and dusty to a slippery mud bath
with vast amounts of grass mixed in with the mud to give the most bike clogging
combination possible. 
Fortunately,
by the time it was my turn to go out again, Bill Wright had arrived (in his role
as team helper) bringing my old fully rigid Team Titanium Saracen with him. A
swift change to mud tires and I was ready to go out again. Lap times were now
stretching out to 1.30 as the mud clogged the bike and parts of the course
became lethally slippery and unrideable. Towards the Saturday evening, we had
our first mechanical as Christian’s rear mech lost an argument with a big stick
and was ripped clean off, bending his mech hanger in the process. Ross had a
spare rear mech with him so Bill duly rolled up his sleeves and got on with
changing the whole lot in time for his next lap. 
By
the time dawn was lighting the eastern horizon, the weather had improved, the
wind had picked up and the course began drying out surprisingly fast. It was
still muddy in parts but by the time my last lap came around, I’d swapped back
to my full suspension and put in a much faster lap now that things were a bit
dryer. I’d started the final lap, determined to get in before the 2pm cut-off
and go out for another lap but by the time I reached the final descent and saw
all the other riders “lurking” that idea had been shot down in flames. For the
first time ever in our 24hr race history, De Laune was lurking, just waiting for
the end of the race. I crossed the line with several hundred other riders who
had all decided that doing one more lap was merely extending the pain and
suffering. 
TRIATHLON
NEWS 