Hastings & St Leonards Cycling Club History

Oak

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Records

These are Hastings and St Leonards CC records achieved in events promoted by this club.

Note: Tri = Tricycle; Tan = Tandem; TT = Tandem Tricycle

Rider (Gender/Category)	Time Position	Event Distance Course	Year

R Harmer TanTandem	4h 24m 09s 999th	Oak 100 miles 19 July 1931 100 miles	1931
J Mackie TanTandem	4h 24m 09s 999th	Oak 100 miles 19 July 1931 100 miles	1931

Time Trial Results

Note: Tri = Tricycle; Tan = Tandem; TT = Tandem Tricycle

Rider (Gender/Category)	Time Position	Event Distance Course	Year

R Harmer TanTandem	4h 24m 09s	Oak 100 miles 19 July 1931 100 miles	1931
J Mackie TanTandem	4h 24m 09s	Oak 100 miles 19 July 1931 100 miles	1931

Newspaper Articles

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Date
Newspaper Article
6/04/1940
Hastings Observer
73 Cycling
To-morrow (Sunday) the run is to Llttlehampton, leaving the Royal Oak at 8 o'clock. Tea arrangements are in hand. The club room is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10pm.

9/08/1913
Hastings Observer
96 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:

7/09/1940
Hastings Observer
87 Cycling Club Notes
The run last Sunday was around Kentish lanes, leaving via Ore, Icklesham and Rye to Wittersham Stocks. The main road was followed to Tenterden via Smallhythe, and the lunch destination was London Beach. Afterwards the riders went on to Benenden and lane riding brought them to Hartley. They continued via Hawkhurst to Hurst Green for tea, returning home through Roberstbridge and Battle.
Tomorrow (Sunday) the club run leaves the Royal Oak at 8.30 am for Withyham. Tea at Three Cups at 5 pm.

10/08/1940
Hastings Observer
86 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

27/07/1940
Hastings Observer
84 Hastings Club Notes
The run last Sunday was enjoyed by all who took part. Leaving by way of the arterial road, the riders went via Battle, Netherfield, and Brightling to the lunch destination at Burwash. Lane riding was continued to Ticehurst Road, Mayfield, Tidebrook, Durgate and Lamberhurst, through Bedgebury Park to Hartley for tea.
The homeward journey was via Benenden, Sandhurst, Staplecross, Sedlescombe and Baldslow.
Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9am for a interclub run with the Medway Wheelers. Lunch at Speldhurst: tea at Frittenden at 5pm. All cyclists are welcome

22/06/1940
Hastings Observer
81 Local Club Notes

The run to Kent last Sunday started by way of Westfield and Northiam on to Rolvenden and Tenterden where, after a brief halt the riders proceeded to Biddenden and Headcorn. Leaving the main road for lane riding to Grafty Green and Lenham, they reach the lunch destination at Staliafield, afterwards continuing through lanes to Throwley, and eventually arriving at Sheldwich and the main road to Ashford. The tea destination was reached via Kingsnorth, Orlestone and Warehorne and the return run was via Wittersham, Underhill, Playden, Rye and Icklesham.

Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 7.30pm for Midhurst. Tea arrangements are in hand.

8/06/1940
Hastings Observer
79 Hastings Club Notes
The run last Sunday was again well supported. Leaving via the Front, the route lay through Sidley and Herstmonceux to Horsebridge for a brief halt afterwards forward to East Hoathly and Uckfield, through the Forest road to Nutley and Wych Cross. From there, Forest Row and East Grinstead were made in good time, and the riders went on to Godstone for lunch via Felbridge and Blindley Heath. After traveling via Edenbridge to Ashhurst and Langton and the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst was reached by way of Bayham Abbey, and tea was taken at Swiftsden.
An easy run home via Hurst Green completed an enjoyable 100 miles.
For this weekend the club have two sections, one riding through the night for Rushden and Northampton, and the Sunday section leaving the Royal Oak for Chichester at 5am. Tea at Brighton at 5pm.
Wednesday's social run to Rye and Northiam starts at 7pm sharp

1/06/1940
Hastings Observer
78 Hastings Club Notes
The run to Chiddingstone on Sunday was again well attended.
Recently two attempts were made on the Eastbourne and back record as follows: Tandem by messers P Bliss [Percy Bliss] and S Powell [Sid Powell], which failed by 8 secs, their time being 1hr 28mins 8secs, against the record of 1hr 8mins [This was a standard time]. Solo attempt by Nr J Lynch, who failed by over 4mins, his time being 1hr 39mins 15secs, the record standing at 1hr 35mins.
Both attempts were timed by Mr H Smith, and turned at Eastbourne by Mr G Prince. Other club members assisted at various points.
Tomorrow a run to Reigate and district leaves the Royal Oak at 8am. Tea at Swiftsden 5pm. Will all members please note that runs are social and not training spins. The speed is moderate and all arrangements are in capable and experienced hands.

Event:

25/05/1940
Hastings Observer
77 Hastings Club Notes
The run last Sunday to Margate was very well attended, some new members turning out for the first time. The mileage was 128.
Tomorrow a social run to Chiddingstone leaves the Royal Oak at 9am. Tea, Dicker Tea Rooms 5pm. New members and friends are specially invited.
Wednesday night runs are again being run, leaving next Wednesday at 7pm for Brenzett Corner. There are two sections, hard riders and tourist, both in capable hands.

27/04/1940
Hastings Observer
75 Local Club Notes
The run to Speldhurst on Sunday was carried out with great success. Many cuckoos and swallows were noticed, also cherry and plum blossom.
Tomorrow (Sunday) the run to West Hoathly, leaving the Royal Oak at 8.30 am. Tea at Buxted at 5pm.

13/04/1940
Hastings Observer
74 Local Club Notes
The run tomorrow (Sunday) is to Elham Valley leaving Royal Oak 9 am, Christ Church Ore 9.15 am. All unattached cyclists are welcome. Tea will be taken at the Crown, Stone-in-Oxney, at 5 pm

20/03/1976
Hastings Observer
35 P Baker [Peter Baker] was the first Hastings Cycling Club junior to win the Central Sussex CA 10 mile time trial from Balcombe in 28min 44sec. In the TT from Pevensey on Sunday, times were K Stevens [Ken Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] (25min 13sec), P Baker [Peter Baker] (26min 6sec), J. Southerden [Jack Southerden] (29min 48sec). Ladies: I Stevens [Iris Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers)] (29min 48sec). Tomorrow's run leaves Broad Oak after the 10 mile TT at 9 am.

Event:

9/03/1940
Hastings Observer
70 Hastings Club Notes
Last Sunday's run took members through Rye and Reading Street to lunch at Kenardington. Afterwards they wet on to Ashford via Kingsnorth, the main road being followed to Willesborough and lanes through Mersham, Bilsington, and Ham Street to Snargate. Tea was taken at Stone-in-Oxney.
Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9 am for Henfield. Tea arrangements are in hand.

6/07/1940
Hastings Observer
67 Hastings club notes
The run last Sunday to and district was attended by the usual number and the way led via Battle, Robertsbridge and Flimwell, where, after a brief halt for refreshment, the riders continued to Pembury and Tonbridge. After lunch they went on to Hadlow and then to East Peckham, continuing through lanes to Goose Green and Hale Street. They took the main road to Paddock Wood and on past Mascalls Court Matfield Green, Kippings Cross and Lamberhurst Quarter. The main road was followed to Flimwell, with tea at Swiftsden, after travelling via Robertsbridge and Battle.
The run to-morrow (Sunday) Is to Horsham and district; leave Royal Oak 6am. Wednesday's run is to Eastbourne, leaving promptly 7 o'clock.

24/02/1940
Hastings Observer
65 Hastings Club Notes
The mystery run led by Mr J Southerden [Jack Southerden] will leave the Royal Oak at 9 am tomorrow (Sunday).
In its place last Sunday club riders had a run to Laughton via Sidley, Ninfield, Herstmonceux and Horsebridge. Lunch was taken at Laughton and the way then led to Ripe, Berwick and Polegate returning over Pevensey Marsh to Barnhorn, Little Common and Bexhill and then home by way of Silverhill.
Members should note that prizes won last season will be presented next Saturday night at 7 o'clock by Mr Harry Smith in the club room at Calvert Road. The subscription has been halved for the duration of the war. This includes NCU third party insurance.

17/02/1940
Hastings Observer
64 Hastings Club Notes
The run to Leeds Castle and district was well attended. Leaving via Ore the riders reached Rye in good time, and the way then led through Playden, Iden, Wittersham, Tenterden and Biddenden to Headcorn for lunch.
After travelling via Sutton Valence and Langley cross roads, they reached Leeds Village and Castle, and rode on through Harrietsham, Lenham, and Charing bearing right via Pluckley to Bethersden and High Halden. Tea was taken at Tenterden, the return journey being via Rolvenden, Northiam and Sedlescombe. Home was reached in good time after a trip of over 80 miles.
Tomorrow (Sunday) Mr J S Southerden's [Jack Southerden] mystery run leaves the Royal Oak at 9 am. All tea arrangements are in his hands.

20/01/1940
Hastings Observer
63 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.

13/01/1940
Hastings Observer
62 Cycling
The mystery run, led by Mr G Cotton, last Sunday was fairly well attended.
Leaving via London-road and Silverhill, rough going was encountered through Silverhlll Park, Old Roar and Grange-road, and the riders then proceeded past Hurst Court, down Chown's Hill towards Three Oaks, then on to Westfield and through lanes to Sedlescombe, bearing left to Pay Gate Cottage, and then up Marley lane to Battle, The main road was followed via Kitchenham lane to Penshurst and the lunch destination, Ashburnham.
Here the Eastbourne Club [Eastbourne Rovers CC] were met and, after various games, the Hastings party made for Woods Corner and Rushlake Green, the main road being followed to Herstmonceux, then left to Wartling and Pevensey, and over the old main road to Barnhorn and Little Common, continuing up Belle Hill to Bexhill and home to tea.
To-morrow's run to Matfield. Assemble 9am at the Royal Oak. leaving 9.15 sharp. All members are asked to attend in view pleasant surprise.

17/07/1976
Hastings Observer
44 Hastings Cycling CIub man of the moment Peter Baker was back in action last weekend after his record breaking 25-mile ride in 58 minutes 59 seconds the previous week.
In the San Fairy Anne 50 at Brenzett, his time 2hrs 10mins 31secs, with Jack Southerden recording 2hrs 31mins 10secs. The last four Wednesday evening 10's at Broad Oak will start at 7.15.

Event:

1/05/1976
Hastings Observer
39 Making a comeback after a long lay-off, Hastings Cycling Club's M Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] won the 10-mile event at Broad Oak in 29 mins 35 secs. The Cycling club are hoping for an increase in membership following statistics just published by the Department of Environment showing an increase of 13 per cent in pedal cycle traffic.

Event:

17/04/1976
Hastings Observer
38 Cyclists of the Hastings club took part in the Eastbourne' Rovers circuit 24 mile TT from Pevensey on Sunday. In a good field, the winner was K. Stevens ) [Ken Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] (1hr 11min 12secs) [This time is wrong] with J Southerden [Jack Southerden] sixth (1hr 11min 12secs). Of the ladies, I. Stevens, [Iris Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] recorded 1hr 13min 56sec. Tomorrow's Hastings Cycling Club run leaves after the 10-mile TT from Broad Oak at 9 am.

Event:

Documents

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Document Type	Club/Association	Date

Club Records 100 Mile Tandem 19 July 1931 - Notebook Notebook (Index #: 1943)	Oak	19/07/1931


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Date Newspaper	Article

6/04/1940 Hastings Observer 73	Cycling To-morrow (Sunday) the run is to Llttlehampton, leaving the Royal Oak at 8 o'clock. Tea arrangements are in hand. The club room is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10pm.

9/08/1913 Hastings Observer 96	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:

7/09/1940 Hastings Observer 87	Cycling Club Notes The run last Sunday was around Kentish lanes, leaving via Ore, Icklesham and Rye to Wittersham Stocks. The main road was followed to Tenterden via Smallhythe, and the lunch destination was London Beach. Afterwards the riders went on to Benenden and lane riding brought them to Hartley. They continued via Hawkhurst to Hurst Green for tea, returning home through Roberstbridge and Battle. Tomorrow (Sunday) the club run leaves the Royal Oak at 8.30 am for Withyham. Tea at Three Cups at 5 pm.

10/08/1940 Hastings Observer 86	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

27/07/1940 Hastings Observer 84	Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday was enjoyed by all who took part. Leaving by way of the arterial road, the riders went via Battle, Netherfield, and Brightling to the lunch destination at Burwash. Lane riding was continued to Ticehurst Road, Mayfield, Tidebrook, Durgate and Lamberhurst, through Bedgebury Park to Hartley for tea. The homeward journey was via Benenden, Sandhurst, Staplecross, Sedlescombe and Baldslow. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9am for a interclub run with the Medway Wheelers. Lunch at Speldhurst: tea at Frittenden at 5pm. All cyclists are welcome

22/06/1940 Hastings Observer 81	Local Club Notes The run to Kent last Sunday started by way of Westfield and Northiam on to Rolvenden and Tenterden where, after a brief halt the riders proceeded to Biddenden and Headcorn. Leaving the main road for lane riding to Grafty Green and Lenham, they reach the lunch destination at Staliafield, afterwards continuing through lanes to Throwley, and eventually arriving at Sheldwich and the main road to Ashford. The tea destination was reached via Kingsnorth, Orlestone and Warehorne and the return run was via Wittersham, Underhill, Playden, Rye and Icklesham. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 7.30pm for Midhurst. Tea arrangements are in hand.

8/06/1940 Hastings Observer 79	Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday was again well supported. Leaving via the Front, the route lay through Sidley and Herstmonceux to Horsebridge for a brief halt afterwards forward to East Hoathly and Uckfield, through the Forest road to Nutley and Wych Cross. From there, Forest Row and East Grinstead were made in good time, and the riders went on to Godstone for lunch via Felbridge and Blindley Heath. After traveling via Edenbridge to Ashhurst and Langton and the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst was reached by way of Bayham Abbey, and tea was taken at Swiftsden. An easy run home via Hurst Green completed an enjoyable 100 miles. For this weekend the club have two sections, one riding through the night for Rushden and Northampton, and the Sunday section leaving the Royal Oak for Chichester at 5am. Tea at Brighton at 5pm. Wednesday's social run to Rye and Northiam starts at 7pm sharp

1/06/1940 Hastings Observer 78	Hastings Club Notes The run to Chiddingstone on Sunday was again well attended. Recently two attempts were made on the Eastbourne and back record as follows: Tandem by messers P Bliss [Percy Bliss] and S Powell [Sid Powell], which failed by 8 secs, their time being 1hr 28mins 8secs, against the record of 1hr 8mins [This was a standard time]. Solo attempt by Nr J Lynch, who failed by over 4mins, his time being 1hr 39mins 15secs, the record standing at 1hr 35mins. Both attempts were timed by Mr H Smith, and turned at Eastbourne by Mr G Prince. Other club members assisted at various points. Tomorrow a run to Reigate and district leaves the Royal Oak at 8am. Tea at Swiftsden 5pm. Will all members please note that runs are social and not training spins. The speed is moderate and all arrangements are in capable and experienced hands. Event:

25/05/1940 Hastings Observer 77	Hastings Club Notes The run last Sunday to Margate was very well attended, some new members turning out for the first time. The mileage was 128. Tomorrow a social run to Chiddingstone leaves the Royal Oak at 9am. Tea, Dicker Tea Rooms 5pm. New members and friends are specially invited. Wednesday night runs are again being run, leaving next Wednesday at 7pm for Brenzett Corner. There are two sections, hard riders and tourist, both in capable hands.

27/04/1940 Hastings Observer 75	Local Club Notes The run to Speldhurst on Sunday was carried out with great success. Many cuckoos and swallows were noticed, also cherry and plum blossom. Tomorrow (Sunday) the run to West Hoathly, leaving the Royal Oak at 8.30 am. Tea at Buxted at 5pm.

13/04/1940 Hastings Observer 74	Local Club Notes The run tomorrow (Sunday) is to Elham Valley leaving Royal Oak 9 am, Christ Church Ore 9.15 am. All unattached cyclists are welcome. Tea will be taken at the Crown, Stone-in-Oxney, at 5 pm

20/03/1976 Hastings Observer 35	P Baker [Peter Baker] was the first Hastings Cycling Club junior to win the Central Sussex CA 10 mile time trial from Balcombe in 28min 44sec. In the TT from Pevensey on Sunday, times were K Stevens [Ken Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] (25min 13sec), P Baker [Peter Baker] (26min 6sec), J. Southerden [Jack Southerden] (29min 48sec). Ladies: I Stevens [Iris Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers)] (29min 48sec). Tomorrow's run leaves Broad Oak after the 10 mile TT at 9 am. Event:

9/03/1940 Hastings Observer 70	Hastings Club Notes Last Sunday's run took members through Rye and Reading Street to lunch at Kenardington. Afterwards they wet on to Ashford via Kingsnorth, the main road being followed to Willesborough and lanes through Mersham, Bilsington, and Ham Street to Snargate. Tea was taken at Stone-in-Oxney. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders leave the Royal Oak at 9 am for Henfield. Tea arrangements are in hand.

6/07/1940 Hastings Observer 67	Hastings club notes The run last Sunday to and district was attended by the usual number and the way led via Battle, Robertsbridge and Flimwell, where, after a brief halt for refreshment, the riders continued to Pembury and Tonbridge. After lunch they went on to Hadlow and then to East Peckham, continuing through lanes to Goose Green and Hale Street. They took the main road to Paddock Wood and on past Mascalls Court Matfield Green, Kippings Cross and Lamberhurst Quarter. The main road was followed to Flimwell, with tea at Swiftsden, after travelling via Robertsbridge and Battle. The run to-morrow (Sunday) Is to Horsham and district; leave Royal Oak 6am. Wednesday's run is to Eastbourne, leaving promptly 7 o'clock.

24/02/1940 Hastings Observer 65	Hastings Club Notes The mystery run led by Mr J Southerden [Jack Southerden] will leave the Royal Oak at 9 am tomorrow (Sunday). In its place last Sunday club riders had a run to Laughton via Sidley, Ninfield, Herstmonceux and Horsebridge. Lunch was taken at Laughton and the way then led to Ripe, Berwick and Polegate returning over Pevensey Marsh to Barnhorn, Little Common and Bexhill and then home by way of Silverhill. Members should note that prizes won last season will be presented next Saturday night at 7 o'clock by Mr Harry Smith in the club room at Calvert Road. The subscription has been halved for the duration of the war. This includes NCU third party insurance.

17/02/1940 Hastings Observer 64	Hastings Club Notes The run to Leeds Castle and district was well attended. Leaving via Ore the riders reached Rye in good time, and the way then led through Playden, Iden, Wittersham, Tenterden and Biddenden to Headcorn for lunch. After travelling via Sutton Valence and Langley cross roads, they reached Leeds Village and Castle, and rode on through Harrietsham, Lenham, and Charing bearing right via Pluckley to Bethersden and High Halden. Tea was taken at Tenterden, the return journey being via Rolvenden, Northiam and Sedlescombe. Home was reached in good time after a trip of over 80 miles. Tomorrow (Sunday) Mr J S Southerden's [Jack Southerden] mystery run leaves the Royal Oak at 9 am. All tea arrangements are in his hands.

20/01/1940 Hastings Observer 63	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.

13/01/1940 Hastings Observer 62	Cycling The mystery run, led by Mr G Cotton, last Sunday was fairly well attended. Leaving via London-road and Silverhill, rough going was encountered through Silverhlll Park, Old Roar and Grange-road, and the riders then proceeded past Hurst Court, down Chown's Hill towards Three Oaks, then on to Westfield and through lanes to Sedlescombe, bearing left to Pay Gate Cottage, and then up Marley lane to Battle, The main road was followed via Kitchenham lane to Penshurst and the lunch destination, Ashburnham. Here the Eastbourne Club [Eastbourne Rovers CC] were met and, after various games, the Hastings party made for Woods Corner and Rushlake Green, the main road being followed to Herstmonceux, then left to Wartling and Pevensey, and over the old main road to Barnhorn and Little Common, continuing up Belle Hill to Bexhill and home to tea. To-morrow's run to Matfield. Assemble 9am at the Royal Oak. leaving 9.15 sharp. All members are asked to attend in view pleasant surprise.

17/07/1976 Hastings Observer 44	Hastings Cycling CIub man of the moment Peter Baker was back in action last weekend after his record breaking 25-mile ride in 58 minutes 59 seconds the previous week. In the San Fairy Anne 50 at Brenzett, his time 2hrs 10mins 31secs, with Jack Southerden recording 2hrs 31mins 10secs. The last four Wednesday evening 10's at Broad Oak will start at 7.15. Event:

1/05/1976 Hastings Observer 39	Making a comeback after a long lay-off, Hastings Cycling Club's M Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] won the 10-mile event at Broad Oak in 29 mins 35 secs. The Cycling club are hoping for an increase in membership following statistics just published by the Department of Environment showing an increase of 13 per cent in pedal cycle traffic. Event:

17/04/1976 Hastings Observer 38	Cyclists of the Hastings club took part in the Eastbourne' Rovers circuit 24 mile TT from Pevensey on Sunday. In a good field, the winner was K. Stevens ) [Ken Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] (1hr 11min 12secs) [This time is wrong] with J Southerden [Jack Southerden] sixth (1hr 11min 12secs). Of the ladies, I. Stevens, [Iris Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] recorded 1hr 13min 56sec. Tomorrow's Hastings Cycling Club run leaves after the 10-mile TT from Broad Oak at 9 am. Event:

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