16 September 2017 OMA 10 - Harrietsham
OMA 10 - 16th September 2017
Well, what a morning. After a windy wet week we were blessed with a wind
free, sunny but chilly morning. We waited in anticipation, not knowing
exactly who was going to turn up to ride, we were not disappointed as we had
7 riders, with Malcolm leading the way.
As usual Mike Peel pushed the riders on their way with Tony timekeeping,
assisted by Val. All riders were met by Kav, Stack and Tich at the turn and
all returned safely to Tony at the finish.
We were spoilt by the cheering crowds of Terry Deeley, Len and Pat Brown,
Trish Rudd and Chris Gordon Coker's wife (sorry I didn't have time to
discover the name). Garry Birch also appeared early on, no one had seen him
for decades but the banter flying around made it appear he had never been
away. Peter Jenn turned up just as everyone was de-camping to the cafe in
Lenham village.
To get to the business end of the morning the times were
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Actual time |
+/- on Vets Standard |
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Chris Gordon Coker |
25.13 |
+1.56 |
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Steve Carter Smith |
25.34 |
+2.10 |
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David Haggart |
26.27 |
+0.47 |
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Roy Savery |
28.48 |
+3.12 |
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Dave Rudd |
28.58 |
+0.16 |
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Malcolm Adams |
29.34 |
+1.24 |
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Chris Chalet |
36.24 |
-7.32 |
Fastest on Scratch and the holder of the D&K
Fuller 25th Anniversary Trophy
Chris Gordon Coker – 25.13
Fastest on Standard and the holder of the Alf Baldwin Cup
Roy Savery - + 3.12
Roy also takes an Age Standard Record for an 81 year old.
When the hard work was over 15 of us descended upon the cafe in the
village centre where we were joined by 2 members of the San Fairy Ann CC
(Roger Brimstead and Dick Naylor), Len and Pat had snuck round the corner
for their breakfast so that they could get served quicker !!!! There was a
remark made that we had more helpers than riders this morning which wasn't
quite true, 7 riders but just 6 helpers (2 timekeepers, 1 pusher off and 3
turn marshals). This is the very reason why we ask that riders indicate that
they would like to ride the club events, otherwise these 6 dedicated helpers
would have a wasted journey if nobody at all turned up on spec.
Be warned - Garry Birch has stated he will be riding in 2018 (we have
that noted on record), there is an indication Mike Rice will also be back.
All in all a good morning out – if you weren't there you missed some
great entertainment.
Val the Peach
Sorry no photo’s of riders. My camera card ran out of space. Other snaps
taken with my Iphone. Kav
19 August 2017 Club 10 mile TT
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1st |
Adrian Bond |
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24:53 |
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2nd |
Steve Carter-Smith |
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25:21 |
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3rd |
Mick Valentine |
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29:12 |
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4th |
Debbie Valentine |
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31:10 |
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5th |
Sara Prisco |
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31:33 |
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Private TTs’ |
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Lee Buckman |
Ashford Whs. |
21:57 |
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Andy Brandon |
Ashford Whs |
23:07 |
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Darren Michell |
Sheppey |
23:33 |
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Stewart King |
Ashford Whs. |
23:38 |
The morning started well, As I was passing the start on my way to HQ’s I
noticed a 32T lorry right on the start line, then on my arrival at the car
park there was a hold up , because the gates were shut. Once we were in I
organised the hall caretaker to arrange a table and chair for Alan Constable
to sign in the riders and hand out the numbers.
Clare & Ian, Mike Peel and Malcolm went off to the start, and Kav, Brian
Saxton & Brian Shambrook left for the turn.
Debbie led off with Husband following behind, then we had 4 private TT’s
Steve Carter-Smith was the next De Laune interest followed by new member
Sara Prisco who di a very respectivel ride and last was her partner Adrian
Bond our winner.
Well done to everyone: Clare & Ian Timekeepers
Pushers off:- Mike Peel & Malcolm Adams
Turn Marshals:- Brian Saxton, Brian Shambrook & Kav.
Alan Rowe
A few snaps from Kav
3 June 2017 Open 10 mile TT - Isle of Grain
Please find attached photo’s of Michael Valentine, Malc Adams and Steve
Carter-Smith from our open 10 last Saturday. Unfortunately my camera, an
IPhone, ran out of battery for Dave Haggart!
Kav
21 May 2017 Fred Peachey
Memorial 25
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