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Rider (Gender/Category) |
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John Coleman Sch Under 16 | 25m 33s | Club 10 miles 3 July 1974 10 miles | 1974 | John Davies Team | 6h 28m 43s | Club 50 miles 8 July 1962 50 miles Q142 | 1962 | John Davies Team | 14h 09m 59s | East Sussex CA 100 miles 15 July 1962 100 miles | 1962 | John Davies | 12 Hour | East Sussex CA 12 Hour 12 August 1962 234.533 miles G56 | 1962 | John Gumbrell Team | 14h 03m 38s | Kent CA 100 miles 18 July 1982 100 miles Q100/1 | 1982 | John Davies Team | 12 Hour | Kent CA 12 Hour 19 August 1962 692.390 miles | 1962 | John Gumbrell Team | 6h 15m 07s | Sussex CA 50 miles 13 June 1982 50 miles G951 | 1982 |
AUTUMN 1964 RACING SUMMARY |
The time trial season is now well on its way and some of the events may seem a long way back. It is not my intention to go over the programme week by week as many accounts naturally duplicate in other notes. |
WINTER 1977 RACING SUMMARY |
The end of the summer' mixed fortune being enjoyed, or rather endured, by our racing team, although from a series of D. N.S.'s, D.N.F’s, fallings off and blowing up, a few bright spots shine out. The E.S.C.A. ' 50 ' provided a few surprises for us - Maurice managed 4th place, 3rd handicap and 1st vet., Martin did a very praiseworthy 2.23.32, Tim finished with a credit able 2.29.40 and Terry did 2.31.21. In the E.S.C.A. '25' Tim deservedly won the 1st handicap with a two minute improvement to 1.8.29, with Stephen, our only other finisher, recording 1.11.15. The following week, Tim was 2nd fastest Juvenile in the K.C.A. ' 25 ' on Romney Marsh. |
CLUB RACING IN PARIS 1962 |
I don’t know how this event happened, or how cyclists became involved, as the itinerary produced by Union Sportive Argenteuillais, USA, doesn’t mention cycling. It seems like we were an add on, possibly something to do with John Davies. As I lived 20 miles away, I only saw anybody from the club at weekends. As i understand it this was a cultural exchange between Hastings and Argenteuil Paris. Everything paid for. There were teams of football, judo and I think athletics, plus us bikies. The coach picked me up in Rye, it was packed plus 5 bikes up the centre isle. The bikes were loaded onto the boat, hanging by their front wheels and craned into the hold. We had a smooth crossing, John Davies and his wife offered us cake, Lynn, Martin and myself had been warned about this, so didn’t partake. Those who did were quite happy and merry. John Davies and his wife had friends in Paris, so they went to visit them. We were put up by, CSM Puteux. M & Mme Segard, of that club and became our Director Sportives. We stayed in a sort of hotel, I think that it was a brothel, a lot of coming going all night, plain concrete staircase, made a lot of noise. In the bedroom there was a wash basin and Lynn And Martins first encounter with what they thought was a French foot bath (Bidet), they hadn’t seen one before, I had encountered Bidets in 1961 when I went and watched 3 stages of The Tour de France. As I was an electrician, the wiring shook me in the toilets, no door handle just a sliding bolt to close the door, only thing was, one wire went to the bolt and another wire to the fastening catch, slide the bolt and the light came on. It meant that the bolt and its fastening were very much LIVE. |
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9/08/1913
Hastings Observer |
CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CONTEST MR CONWAY WERTHEIMER PRESENTS THE PRIZES A highly successful cycling and athletic race meeting was held in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground the afternoon of Bank Holiday, promoted by the Hastings Cycling Club, there was some capital racing and a satisfactory attendance, a large number prominent residents being accommodated in a reserved enclosure. The officials were: Judges, Councillor J Niedermayer NCU (cycling), and Mr A. Saunders (running); Referee, Mr C T March; Starter, Mr W J Ransom; Umpires, Messrs W H Raby, A Stoakes, W T Roberts, and W Huggett; Timekeeper, Mr A Moule; Scorers. Mr. Philip O Buswell and Councillor E A Hocking; Marksmen. Messrs. T Wade, H Sherwood, and A F Tyrell; Dressing Room Steward. Mr Toff Lynch; Telegraph Steward, Mr Sargood Williams; Enclosure Stewards, Mr W Catt and Mr J King; NCU. Representatives, Mr W Huggett and Mr W T Roberts; handicappers. Mr V Waterhouse, NCU (cycling) and A.A.A. Board of Handicappers (running); Hon. Secretaries, Messrs G H Chapman and Harry Groome. Appended the results: One Mile Open Cycle Handicap. Prizes value four guineas, two guineas, and one guinea. The first two in each heat competed the final. The heat winners were: W Harvey (Kentish Wheelers). 180 yards start; W A Muir (Tunbridge Wells St. John's), 170 yards; E A Firrell (Eastbourne Rovers) 110 yards; A P Richardson (Paddington CC). 135 yards; G E Brown (Elite CC), 125 yards; and W A McLaren (Brighton Stanley CC), 130 yards. Final: Brown. 1; Harvey, 2; Muir, 3. Won by a wheel. Time, 2mins. 27 3-5th seconds. … One Mile Local Cycle Scratch Race. Three prizes for Tradesmen's carriers. The heat winners were A E Crouch, Henry Knight, J G Avery, and F Fellows. Final: Avery, 1; Crouch. 2; Knight. 3. Time, 3mins. 28secs. A very good contest. One Mile Open Flat. Prizes value three guineas, two guineas, and one guinea. F Strange (Ashford), 140 yards, 1; E Barker (Brighton), 118 yards, 2; P Boulton (Hastings C.C.). 180 yards, 3. Thirteen started. A very pretty race. Gear [G D Gear], of Hastings, made the pace too hot, and fell back in the last lap. Time, 4mins 25 2-5th sec. Two Miles Open Cycle Handicap. Prizes value four guineas, two guineas, and one guinea. First Heat: A P Richardson (Paddington) 230 yards, 1; G E Brown (Elite), 215 yards, 2. Time. 5mins 6 1-5th secs. Second Heat: W Harvey (Kentish Wheelers), 340 yards, 1; T L Watts (Tunbridge Wells St John's), 270 yards, 2. Time, 4mins 54 2-5th secs. Third Heat: F L March (Hastings) 230 yards; W A McLaren (Brighton Stanley), 220 yards 2. Time, 5mins 12 4-5th secs. Final: A P Richardson. 1; G E Brown. 2; W Harvey, 3. Won by half dozen yards. March had hard luck. After going a lap his machine went, wrong, and he dismounted and took another machine. This put him in a hopeless position. The time was 5mins 32 2-5th secs. … One Mile Sussex NCU Championship. First Prize, 18 caret gold medal; second prize, gold centre medal. Heat 1: 1st F L March (Hastings CC); 2nd W A McLaren (Brighton Stanley CC). Heat 2: 1st E A Firrell (Eastbourne Rovers); 2nd E J Hooker (East Grinstead CC). This final was disallowed owing to the competitors exceeding the time limit of three minutes. Half Mile (Club) Flat handicap. First Prize (value of £1 10s), case of fish knives and forks. R Bursley; second prize (value £1 1s) plated flower epergue. G D Gear; third prize (value 10s), clock F G Leigh-Nicholls. … One Mile Club handicap (winner to hold the Harvey du Cross 15 guinea challenge shield for twelve months, also first prize of a case of fish knives and forks). 1st C Maxted; 2nd plated sugar basin, S G Kent; third, plated salad bowl and servers, W Gentle. Time 2mins 31secs. … Event: |
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20/01/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run to Matfield on Sunday was enjoyed by a good muster. Leaving by way of Cambridge Road and the Harrow, the riders went on to Whatlington and Robertsbridge, and took the main road to Lamberhurst, here turning right for Brenchly and district and on to lunch at Horsmonden. Afterwards there was lane riding to Hartley, and the way now led to Bedgebury Park. After some rough going the party arrived at the lake and then went through the park to the main road and via Flimwell to tea at Swifsden. After games they made for home via Hurst Green and John's cross. Tomorrow (Sunday) Mr P Bliss [Percy Bliss] leads a mystery run leaving the Royle Oak at 9 am. All tea arrangements have been made. |
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3/08/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The inter-club run with the Medway Wheelers proved a big success. Leaving via the arterial road and Battle, the riders went to Robertsbridge, Flimwell and Lamberhurst. The main road was left and they continued to Bayham Abbey and over Tunbridge Wells Common to the lunch destination at Speldhurst. After various games they made their way via Southborough to Tonbridge. And leaving their friends they travelled the main London road via Pembury to Swiftsden for tea, the homeward route being Hurst Green, John's Cross and Whatlington. Tomorrow (Sunday) the run is to Canterbury, assemble at Chris Church, Ore, at 8.30 am. Tea arrangements are in hand. |
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10/08/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday, which was again fairly well attended left via Icklesham and Rye over Romney Marsh to Ham Street and Ashford and over undulating country to Kemps Corner, Chilham and Canterbury for lunch. After a visit to the cathedral and the Dane John recreation grounds, the riders went on via Bridge and Bareham Downs to Dover and through Folkestone to the tea destination at Hythe. The homeward route was through Dymchurch and Ivychurch, Brookland and Rye, with a brief halt at Icklesham. Tomorrow (Sunday) hard riders got to Hatfield (meet 4am) and tourists to Worthing, leaving the Royal Oak at 8am sharp. Tea at Dicker tea rooms at 5pm |
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23/08/1941
Hastings Observer |
Crack Cyclist Death of Mr 'Jimmy' Moren Mr. James ('Jimmy') Moren [James Moren], one of Hastings crack cyclists at the end of the last century, died at the Royal East Sussex Hospital on Saturday [15 August 1941], at the age of 76. Brought up in the grocery business. he worked for his father in Bohemia Road after leaving school. He then changed his occupation, and his exceptional interest In cycle racing coincided with his employment with Mr. George Jenkins in his cycle business. Later he returned to his old trade and opened grocery business in Southwater road where he remained for very many years. As a racing cyclist. Mr Moren made his bow to the public In 1884 at Bank Holiday athletics meeting at the Central Ground at Hastings. where mounted on a 52 inch ordinary he gained first place In an open race. A year later he created something of sensation locally initiating the '100 miles road record.' He accomplished the 100 miles in the then phenomenal time of 11 hours 47 minutes, and for this feat the Hastings and St. Leonards Bicycle and Tricycle Club, of which he was a member, presented him with a silver medal. The 100 miles record became very popular with local cyclists, but Mr Moren monopolised the honours until 1892, in which year he covered the distance In 7 hours 3 minutes. During his career Mr. Moren frequently rode up the Castle Hill, and was the first to attempt the slope from Wellington-Square to the West Hill to the terminus the lift. In 1899, when he was honoured with the captaincy of the local Cycling Club, he was described 'the most brilliant handicap rider In Hastings.' His speciality was long distance riding, and on several occasions he won the Mastin Challenge Cup—of which he became permanent holder—starting from scratch and conceding starts up to 450 yards. Up to 1900 Mr. Moren had competed in over 300 races, and won 107 prizes. He was connected with the local Cycling Club for many years, and was one of its oldest members, if not the oldest. He frequently arranged dances in aid the club, and was himself a keen dancer. As a member of the local volunteer force of cyclists he rode at the great Military Exhibition held at Chelsea. The race was open to all England and only missed being first in the final by inches. The 62 competitors included the leading cycling stars of the Kingdom. In addition to cycling, Mr Moren was very fond of sea and river fishing, and was also a keen gardener. He was a member of the Bohemia Conservative Club for many years. On retiring from business. Mr Moren and his daughter went to live at 97 Battle Road, St. Leonards. The funeral took place on Thursday at the Borough Cemetery, the Rev. John Daniel, minister of Chapel Park Road Baptist Church, St. Leonards, officiating. The immediate mourners were Miss W. Moren (daughter). Mr. and Mrs. Hodges. Mrs. Upton, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brooker, Miss Wallis, Mrs. Dann. Mrs. Busbridge. Miss Hewlett. Mr. Baker; Mrs. Mlddleton (friends). Floral tributes were received as follows: —Wreath. From the daughter: Mr. and Mrs. Berryman and family: Arthur Loynes (Canterbury): Eva Hicks (Tonbrldge): Mr. and Mrs. Upton and Kath; Mr. and Mrs. W. Baker: Miss O'Dell and L N.; All at 95, Battle-road; Battle Road Fire Watchers. Section 4; Miss Hewlett; Mr. and Mrs. S. Watman: From fellow gardener; Catherine: Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brooker. Miss Moren desires to thank all those who sent messages of sympathy and floral tributes in her sad bereavement. The funeral directors were Douglas C. Mercer and Son. Silverhill. St. Leonards. |
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7/02/1976
Hastings Observer |
The Mayor, Councillor John Hodgson, took a spin along the sea front at St Leonards on a racing bike before joining the company of more than 100 at the centenary dinner and prize giving of the Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club at the Royal Victoria Hotel on Saturday. The club claims to be the oldest in the country with an unbroken existence and members of many other cycling clubs were present Picture: Tim London. | ||
9/10/1976
Hastings Observer |
Twelve riders qualified for certificates in Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club's 50-mile centenary reliability time trial, Those who finished within the four hours were P. Baker [Peter Baker], J Southerden [Jack Southerden], D. Morris [Dave Morris], Mrs A. Morris [Audrey Morris], M. Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter], Mrs E. Carpenter [Esther Carpenter], S. Carpenter [Steve Carpenter], T. Carpenter [Tim Carpenter], J. Lawrence [John Lawrence], E. Jones, G. Little [Guy Little] and B. Saunders. Event: |
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20/11/1976
Hastings Observer |
Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club's officers for the coming year were elected at the annual meeting at the Cambridge Hotel on Monday. They were: President and chairman, A, Coleman [Arthur Coleman]; secretary, Mrs E. Carpenter [Esther Carpenter]; vice-chairman. R, Powell [Ron Powell]; treasurer, A Coleman [Arthur Coleman]; racing secretary, J. Southerden [Jack Southerden]; club captain, D. Morris [Dave Morris]; committee, E. Spray [Ernie Spray], P. Baker [Peter Baker] and J. Lawrence [John Lawrence]. | ||
5/04/1991
Hastings Observer |
Following a winter of long training miles in harsh conditions, Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club members are beginning to stretch their legs with some early season racing. Several have been active in the Surrey and Kent road racing league series with John Willis, Frank Mcleod and Paul Panagi contesting the 3rd and 2/3rd category events. Young Chris Kitchenham, now in junior ranks after three successive years as a schoolboy, looks to be starting the season on a high note. Following his ninth place in the Sussex CA 25 mile time trial at Arundel earlier this month, he astounded fellow club members with a scorching 22 min 19 sec ride in the Elite CC 10 mile promotion at Brentwood on Saturday. In a class field featuring some of the south’s top riders, Chris swept to the 4.99 miles turn in less than 10 minutes, while averaging speeds in excess of 35 mph. On the return leg to the finish with the last half mile on tricky and narrow Essex lanes, he was hampered by a rising chill northerly wind which reduced his speed to just under the 25 mph barrier. Beaten into second junior position by a mere 15 seconds, Chris took consolation in the knowledge that his real speed training has not yet started. |
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19/04/1991
Hastings Observer |
Cycling: Grey skies and a bitterly cold north wind greeted riders in Sunday’s 125 miles Tour of the Marshes event across Romney Marshes. John Willis, Guy Pike and Andy Hillman [Andrew Hillman] of Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club, gave a good account of themselves against 20 professionals and 40 top amateur riders. The winds and high average speeds took their toll and most of the field, including the local trio, abandoned the race and opted for an early bath. Chris Kitchenham was first junior in a Kent CA 10 mile promotion on the Snodland bypass. He clocked 24mins 46secs. Event: |
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3/05/1991
Hastings Observer |
Cycling: A team of four from Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club rode in the VC Elan third category and juniors 46 mile road race at Mereworth, near Maidstone on Sunday. The unexpectedly large 90 man field produced a few hazards on this hard rolling circuit. A crash after 18 miles brought down 11 riders, including Mark Knowles, but he eventually rejoined the bunch despite a buckled rear wheel. He chased and out sprinted mot of the small breakaway group to finish third overall. Team mates John Sharples, Frank McCloud and Paul Panagi finished with the main field. Event: |
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10/05/1991
Hastings Observer |
Knowles stays upright A team of six from Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club competed in the Kent League two day event at the weekend. Sixty riders set off on Sunday afternoon to cover the 86k first road race stage based around Benenden in Kent. The cold wet and windy conditions were to take their toll leaving just 24 finishers, including five of the Hastings men. Mark Knowles finished highest in seventh place, followed by John Sharples ninth, Frank McCleod 12th, Chris Kitchenham 21st and Paul Panagi 22nd. Both Chris and Paul were suffering chest infections and colds. The following morning a 16k time trial was held at Frant where the intrepid five’s placings were reshuffled with Mark Knowles fifth, Chris Kitchenham ninth, Frank McCleod 13th, John Sharples 15th and Paul Panagi 18th. With tired legs, 21 riders set off on the afternoon’s 100k final road race stage around Frant and Wadhurst. All five club members finished with these overall positions: 5 Mark Knowles, 10 John Sharples, 12 Frank McCleod, 15 Chris Kitchenham, 16 Paul Panagi. Event: |
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28/06/1991
Hastings Observer |
Tandem pair’s success Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club’s Peter Baker and Keith Evans finished in the top five of the Tandem Club 25 mile championships at Cambridge on Sunday. The flat exposed course stopped the 90 strong field putting in fast times with the Hastings’ duo finishing in 57min10sec. The Hastings junior road racing squad have had some success in the recent Lewes Wanderers CC circuit race series held at Laughton on Thursdays. The event is hotly contested by a number of Sussex clubs up to 50 riders have been competing each week. Mark Knowles, John Sharples and Chris Kitchenham all finished the three races well up the field with Mark winning the second. Event: |
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19/07/1991
Hastings Observer |
Trickey circuit Mark Knowles and John Sharples represented Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club in the Bexleyheath town centre criterium at the weekend. An early crash on the tricky circuit split the 35 strong bunch in two and after a furious chase Mark joined the group. John was caught in the second chasing group who were eliminated when lapped. The remaining 15 riders contested a ferocious sprint where Mark crossed the line in fourth place. Event: |
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