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| 7/08/1880
Hastings Times |
… The next race was the race of the day, and consisted of a three miles bicycle handicap, run in two heats. Considerable excitement was manifest in both races. The racing was exceedingly good. THREE MILES LOCAL HANDICAP BICYCLE RACE. First prize to the value of £5; second. £3; third £2. First Heat F W Beck, 175 yards start 1 W Davis, 200 ditto 2 A L Lovett, 180 ditto This was a closely-contested race, some splendid form being shown by several of the riders. F W Beck passed into first place, beating H Davis, who was second. A L Lovett, who was third, rode in capital style. E C Gilbert, scratch, also showed some fine form, but the task imposed upon him was too much, he failing to take a place. Second Heat. C Shortell, 300 yrads start 1 A W Chesterfield 100 ditto 2 F Amon 250 ditto 3 Only three of eight competitors turned up in this race. A good start was effected. Chesterfield soon passed Amon and rapidly gained on Shortell, but the distance was too short to overhaul him. Chesterfield, therefore, took second place. Final Heat, F W Beck, 175 yards start (£5) 1 C Shortell, 300 ditto (£3) 2 A T Lovett, 100 ditto (£2) 3 H Davis, 200 ditto F Amon, 250 ditto A Chesterfield, 100 ditto A very good start was made, all the competitors getting of well together. F Beck passed Shortell, Davis, and Amon, and took first place. Lovett, who rode exceedingly well, succeeded in getting into third place. Shortell kept his in the second position throughout the race. Chesterfield also rode well. The race occupied 10min 23sec. This concluded the sports… Event: |
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| 31/12/1976
Hastings Observer |
… and 18-year old Peter Baker leapt to fame in his first year as a senior member of the Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club. He broke the club's 11-year record for 25 miles by over a minute, recording a time of 58mins |
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| 11/07/1991
Belper News |
…In the Woodbank Trophy Road Race near Buxton, a circuit taking in Axe Edge and Hitter Hill… On the same course, covered four times for 66 miles, the National Junior Road Race Championship started immediately after the Woodbank Trophy race. Belper BC’s Darren Perry and Michael Curtis rode but found the going tough with heavy showers and a 100 rider field. The latter proving dangerous on the fast descent from the top of Axe Edge… Event: |
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| 10/08/1878
Hastings Times |
Central Cricket Ground -. Notwithstanding the counteracting influence of other attractions on Monday last, the annual Pedestrian Fete at the Central Cricket Ground was well attended, there being about 2,500 people present during the afternoon. The weather was all that could be desired, the only fault being that it was a little to warm between three and four o'clock... Two Miles Handicap Amateur Bicycle Race - 1st prize value £7 7s; and value £3 3s; 3rd vaue £1 0s; 4th value £1 - H Joy St Leonards (350 yards start), 1: J T East, Surry RC (scratch) 2: H Hart Eastbourne BC (200 yards) 3: T A Denne East Kent BC (400 yards): H Croucher, East Kent BC (320 yards) 0, T C Berrington Dulwich (250 yards) 0. The races were hardly concluded and the rain here began to fall, and the ground was rapidly deserted. The promoters of the fete are to he congratulated upon the order and decorum apparent, and upon the success of their efforts to provide recreation and amusement for the people. Event: |
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| 6/09/1930
Hastings Observer |
Club Notes During last weekend the open 25 miles road event promoted by the Hastings Club was decided under good conditions. B Bevan, of the Highgate CC gained a well merited success in achieving the fastest time. In doing so he improved on last year’s winning time to the extent of 96 seconds and brought the course record down by 39 seconds. S E Maplesden of the Eastbourne C and AC, scored a popular win in annexing the first handicap award. In connection with this , it is interesting to note that by reason of handicap allowances, 10 competitors were brough within 1½ minutes of Maplesden. This indicates the judgement with which the handicaps were awarded. In the race for the team honours (aggregate of the the three fastest men of one club), a fine struggle ensued, in which only 10 seconds covered the first three clubs. The following gives the chief results: 1st fastest B Bevan (Highgate CC), 1hr 5mins 10secs: 2nd fastest, E L Parsonson (Clapham CC), 1hr 7 mins 1sec: 3rd fastest H A Longley (Brighton Stanley) and G W Stanford (San Fairy Ann CC) 1hr 7mins 13secs. 1st handicap S E Maplesden (Eastbourne) 5 ¾ mins, 1hr 3mins 9secs; 2nd handicap G W Stanford (San Fairy Ann) 4 mins 1hr 3mins 13 secs; 3rd handicap R Westgate (Brighton Ex) [Brighton Excel], 6½ 1hr 4mins 26secs; 4th handicap, G Sinden (Hastings) 7mins, 1hr 4mins 28secs; 1st team San Fairy Ann (Maidstone), 3hrs 28mins 31secs; 2nd team, Clapham CC, 3hrs 26mins 37secs; 3rd team, Brighton Stanley, 3hrs 26mins 41secs. Mr Harvey Smith (the club’s chairman) was timekeeper for the event assisted by F L March [Frederick March]. The timekeeping at the halfway stage was accomplished by Mr A I Balchin, with Mr F Rix acting as pivot for the riders’ turning. The thanks of the club are due to Messers. Jenkins, Tester, Bliss, Mabb and Emary for marshalling the course. As referee, Sir Charles Kirkpatrick maintained a keen and interested watch over the whole activities. The organisation of the event was in the hands of Mr F C Gasson (hon. Secretary). This weekend the club will be represented by J F Mackie, A Helliwell, R Harmer and C W Sinden in the 12 hours road event promoted by the Southern Counties Cycling Union. Event: |
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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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| 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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| 3/07/1976
Hastings Observer |
Cycling Club members braved the hottest weekend of the year to ride in the East Sussex Cycling Association's 10-mile and 25-mile time trials from Whitesmith and Crockstead. Times were M. Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] (27min 42sec — 1hr 10min 49sec), J. Southerden [Jack Southerden] (29min 35sec — 1hr 15min 24sec), P. Baker [Peter Baker] (28min 18sec). Club members also rode to the division championships road race of 75 miles from Horsebridge. Afterwards the Hastings CTC Section met the Sussex DA for tea. 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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| 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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| 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. Event: |
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| 13/07/1957
Hastings Observer |
Four Trials M Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] on Sunday became the first member of the Hastings and St Leonards Cycling and Athletic club since 1931 to compete in the North Road CC. Memorial 50 mile trial, which has now became an invitation event for fast tricyclists, and he was placed sixth with a time of 2hr 22min 33sec. The winner was G Clayton, Spartan Wheelers, who did 2hr 15min 19sec. Once an invitation event to the best 12 riders in the country, the trial was won by G W Jenkins [George Jenkins] of the Hastings Club in 1929 and 1930. Other trials supported by members on Sunday were the Appollo CC women’s 25 miles and KCA ”100” [Kent CA]. There was a club run to Yalding and tea was at Beckley. The club’s second evening trial over 25 miles was held in conjunction with the Rye club [Rye Wheelers] last week and best times were made by J Southerden [Jack Southerden] 1:10:23; B Dean [Bernard Deane (Rye Wheelers)], who did 1:11:55 with a puncture delay; and J Holland [Jim Hollands], 1:11:56. Tomorrow the club tea will be at Punnetts Town, Heathfield. Event: |
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| 7/06/1991
Hastings Observer |
Gruelling bike race Five members of Hastings Cycling Cub competed near Chichester on Saturday in the Sussex divisional road race championships. The Hastings lads did well with Frank McLeod seventh and Paul Panagi eight in the seniors after a gruelling 90 miles. Juniors Mark Knowles and Chris Kitchenham made sure they covered every breakaway. The tough uphill finish proved too much for some when a trio of riders locked handlebars and hit the deck. Mark and Chris escaped the carnage to cross the line in second and fifth places. Mark repeated his second place in the previous weekend’s Kent League road race where the club’s position was consolidated by John Sharples taking the bunch sprint for third position. Chris Kitchenham scored yet another personal best and the first club rider ever to go inside 21 minutes for ten miles. His 28½ mph ride in the Hainault Road Club event at Shenfield, Essex placed him eight overall and first junior in a field of 120 competitors. Chris is now fastest junior and senior 10 mile club record holder with 20min 53sec. Event: |
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| 10/01/1976
Hastings Observer |
Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club began the year with, a ride to Haffenden Quarter for the Southborough open 10-mile time trial. The fastest time was 24min 45sec by T. Smith, of the Bexley CC. Members returned via Clapper Hill, Iden Green and Bodiam, a ride of 74 miles. |
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| 8/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
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 |
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| 17/02/1940
Hastings Observer |
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. |
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| 18/05/1940
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Club Notes The runs during last week-end added another 312 miles to our total. The places visited included Tilbury, Chelmsford, Colchester, Bushden, Bedford and To-morrow (Sunday) a run to the Kent coast leaves Christ Church, Ore, 7 am. Tea arrangements are hand. |
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| 10/04/1976
Hastings Observer |
Hastings Cycling Club members J. Southerden [Jack Southerden] and P Baker [Peter Baker] recorded a time of 1hr 16min 38sec in the East Sussex CC Two Up team time trial of 29 miles on Sunday. The winning time was 1hr 9min 38sec by C. Sharp [Cliff Sharp (Eastbourne Rovers CC)] and K. Stephens (Eastbourne Rovers) [Ken Stevens (Eastbourne Rovers CC)]. Tomorrow, the Eastbourne Rovers' 24-mile circuit will start at 9am from Pevensey. Event: |
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| 10/07/1976
Hastings Observer |
Hastings rider P. Baker [Peter Baker] beat the cycling club's 11- year-old record for 25 miles by 1min 37sec on Saturday. In establishing the new time of 58min 59sec, he became the first Hastings rider to complete the distance in under an hour. Baker's triumph came in the Woolwich CC time trial, held on the A2 from Cobham. The event was won by the new national 25-mile champion, A. Engers in 51min 10sec. Baker was also in action in the Eastbourne Rovers 10, recording a time of 24min 53sec. M. Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] recorded 26min 40sec and J. Southerden [Jack Southerden] 29min 32sec. Mrs A. Morris [Audrey Morris] and D. Morris [Dave Morris], who are also Members of the Rough Stuff Fellowship, led a run on the South Down way on Sunday. Tomorrow's run will he at Brenzett for a 50 time trial. Event: |
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| 15/06/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run to Rushden and district was carried out without incident. Leaving after lunch on Saturday, the riders reached their destination via London, Bedford and Milton Ernest, covering a distance of 133 miles, in ten hours, which included all stops for refreshment. Sunday's run to Bognor and Chichester was also carried out satisfactorily. After breakfast Brighton, the coast road was followed via Worthing and Littlehampton to Bognor. Chichester was reached in time visit the cathedral and afterwards riders went forward to Arundel for lunch. The route then lay over undulating country to Crossbush, Broadwater and the Old Shoreham road to Brighton. After tea at Lewes, they had an easy run home via Ringmer, Horsebridge and Ninfield. Hastings was reached 8 pm and the mileage was over 150. Wednesday's social run is to Barnhorn and Hooe, leaving at 7 pm. To-morrow (Sunday) riders meet Christ Church, Ore, at 7am for a tour of Kent: tea at Stone 5 pm. |
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| 11/05/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The run last week took riders via Rye to Marden for lunch. Afterwards they travelled through lanes to Broughton Monchelsea to Sutton Valence crossing the main road to Pluckley and on to Hothfield Common and Ashford for tea. Tomorrow's Whitsun tour to Eastern Counties start from Christ Church, Ore at 5 am with breakfast at Maidstone at 7.30am Attempts were made on the Eastbourne and back record of 1hr 35mins with the following results: E Swanton 1hr 35mins 25secs: D Lowe 1hr 43mins 35secs: W Baker 1hr 48mins 20secs. F Lelyveld also rode in the recent 50 miles TT. His time being 2hrs 30mins 40secs. The winner was A Rose in 2hrs 17mins 34secs. Event: |
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| 30/03/1940
Hastings Observer |
Local Club Notes The club tour of the West Country was carried out without incident, the mileage being over 450 miles. Winchester, Salisbury and Wells Cathedrals were visited. At Wells the party heard the famous clock striking the hour. Clifton suspension bridge was another fine sight In the tour. The last day's run was from Amesbury Salisbury Plain. Tomorrow (Sunday) riders meet at Christ Church, Ore at 7 o'clock for a run to Reculver and district; tea at Ham Street at 5pm. |
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| 10/08/1957
Hastings Observer |
Mixed Grill Hastings and St Leonards Cycling and Athletic Club activities over the holiday weekend included touring, the Sunday run, and racing on road and track. M Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] did a very good ride in the Tricycle Association national 50 mile trial to take third place, with a time of 2hr 18min 26 sec. A week earlier he did an exceptionally fast time of 2hrs 15mins 26sec in the Dartmoor RC Open ”50”, held on a Devon course to win the handicap and improve his club tricycle record by more than four minutes. The cub was also represented in the Dragon RC women’s 100 miles trial, held on the Bath Road; the Medway Wheelers’ 50 miles rial; and events at the Rye Sports on Monday. Members on the Sunday run to West Sussex covered more than 100 miles having lunch at Shermansbury and tea at Buxted. A club ”25” last week was won by B Dean [B Deane (Rye Wheelers)] of the Rye Club, in 1hr 7min 36sec. J Hollands [Jum Hollands] was next in 1hr 9min 38sec: and A Huggett was third in 1hr 10min 55sec. Tomorrow the club tea will be at Chalvington Event: |
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| 10/08/1878
Hastings Observer |
Pedestrian Fete. The annual grand Pedestrian Fete was held the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground, and was witnessed by between 3,000 and 4,000 spectators. The programme comprised three handicaps, also two miles handicap bicycle race, and in most of the heats of the several events there were some exciting contests. Mr S Watling, formerly of Hastings, but now of Brighton, was manager, and was ably assisted by Mr Shaw, who officiated as starter, Mr G F Finn, of Canterbury, handicapper, Mr H Cheal, referee, Mr. Develin, and a committee composed of local gentlemen... Two Miles Bicycle Race.—First prize, silver cup value seven guineas; 2nd, silver cup value three guineas; 3rd, silver medal with gold centre 4th, silver medal. This was rode in two heats. In the first, J T East Surrey BC, who started at scratch, won after a splendid race; H Hart, Eastbourne, 200 yards start, being second; and H. Croucher, East Kent Invicta B.C., 320 yards, third. In the second heat, H Joy, St. Leonards, 250 yards, was first T A Denne, East Kent Invicta BC, 400 yards, second; and T C Berrington, 250 yards, third. The first two in each heat rode in the final, Joy being the winner, with East second, Hart third, and Denne fourth. Denne, a young lad, was loudly cheered during, the race for the plucky way in which he rode, and Mr. Develin on handing him the fourth prize complimented him on his riding. Event: |
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| 2/10/1976
Hastings Observer |
Riders of the Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club meet opposite the Victoria Hotel tomorrow (9.45 am) for the centenary 50 mile reliability trial. Entries will be accepted on the line. In the Kent Veterans Time Trials at Headcorn last Sunday, Hastings's M Carpenter [Maurice Carpenter] rode the 25 miles in 1hr 7mins 21 secs. Event: |
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| 14/08/1976
Hastings Observer |
Rising cycling star Eighteen - year - old Peter Baker (above) has leapt to fame in only his first year as a senior member of the Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club. His most dramatic feat was the breaking of the club's 11 year-old record for 25 miles by over a minute to become the first Hastings rider to complete the distance in under an hour. His time was 58min 59sec. Baker was again in good form in the recent Eastbourne Rovers '10' recording a time of 23min 33sec Event: |
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| 4/10/1991
Hastings Observer |
Tandem Record Peter Baker and Keith Evans have been in record breaking form over the last fortnight. The Hastings and St Leonards Cycling Club tandem broke the club record by 1min 40 sec in the Southend and County Wheelers time trial by recording 20min54sec for ten miles. On Sunday favourable conditions saw them set another club best by completing the Essex Roads 25 mile time trial at Witham in 52min 27sec to finish fifth overall. Fellow club rider Chris Kitchenham did not enjoy such good weather when he took 59mins to finish a 25 mile event in Bedfordshire. Event: |
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| 11/08/1877
Hastings Observer |
The Pedestrian Fete [6 August 1977], which has now become an annual event, took place, as usual, in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground, where a large concourse of spectators assembled to witness the running. The entries were numerous, and some of the races were a most exciting character. One of the chief features of the programme was the bicycle race, which was watched with great interest, and which fully justified the anticipations of the spectators that it would afford good sport. The weather could not possibly have been finer, and everything passed off most successfully. During the afternoon the band, of the Hastings Rifle Volunteers was in attendance, and performed excellent programme of music. , Mr. G P Finn was handicap per, usual, with Mr F W Nichols as starter, and Mr H Cheal a referee. The general arrangements were ably carried out Mr S Watling. The following were the results of the various races: [...] Two Miles handicap Amateur Bicycle Race – 1st prize, silver cup, value seven guineas. 2nd, silver cup, value three guineas; 3rd, silver medal with gold centre; 4th, a silver medal: in two heats : ten times round the course. Five started in the first heat. 1st. C Fitzgerald. Ashford (220 yards); 2nd, C W Nicholas, Brighton Bicycle Club (160 yards). Second heat: five started. A most exciting race for first position took between G Kent Tunbridge Wells (200 yards), and F East, Surrey Bicycle Club (15O yards), each taking alternate positions amidst the greatest excitement, the former winning by about three feet. H Hart, of Eastbourne Bicycle Club, who rode well, was a good third. The first two in the heats competed in the final, which was a very close contested race. Kent, who came first in the last heat, soon dropped to the rear, virtually leaving the race to the other three, who kept close together during the last few laps. East was the favourite, but at the last he was obliged to give way a little to his two opponents, who put it on in gallant style. All three came in at the last very close together to tremendous shouts of applause, and the greatest excitement and enthusiasm, as follows :—C Fitzgerald (Ashford), 1st; C W Nicholas (Pickwick Bicycle Club). 2nd; F East (Surrey), 3rd and G Kent [Tunbridge Wells] 4th. |
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| 19/04/1879
Hastings Observer |
THE PEDESTRIAN FETE IN THE CRICKET GROUND. A pedestrian fete was held in the Central Cricket and Recreation Ground in the afternoon of Monday [14 April 1879], but owing, no doubt, to the dampness of the ground and the threatening aspect of the weather, the spectators were not nearly numerous as on previous similar occasions. The several events on the programme were carried out under the management of Mr S Watling, of Brighton, Mr. G F Finn officiating as handicapper and referee, and Mr H Cheal as starter. The band of the Hastings Rifle Corps was engaged, and played selections during the afternoon. Mr H Love, of the Pilot Inn, supplied the refreshments. The results of the racing were follows : ... Two Miles Handicap Amateur Bicycle Race. —This race was restricted to members of the Hastings Bicycle Club only. There were eight entries, and it was run in two heats. In the first Lovett [A Lovett jun], 20 yards start, won and Gilbert, scratch, was second. In the second, Philcox, 10 yards start, was first; and Styles, scratch, second. The final heat was won by Lovett, Philcox being second, and Gilbert, third. Lovett, a young lad, rode remarkably well, and succeeded in overlapping his opponents, and passing them in splendid style, amidst loud applause from the spectators. ... Event: |
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| 27/04/1878
Hastings Observer |
The Pedestrian Fete. The annual Grand Pedestrian Fete was held in Central Cricket and Recreation Ground on Monday last, when about 3000 spectators assembled in the ground to witness the running, while large numbers gathered on the outside, especially in Portland-place. The ground, owing the recent falls of rain, was very heavy, and not all favourable for the running, but notwithstanding this, the competitions were in some cases very close, and of most exciting nature. A great attraction in the proceedings was the two miles handicap amateur bicycle race, for which there were ten entries. This event was watched with great interest, and throughout the race loud cheering was heard from all sides the competitors passed. During the afternoon military band was in attendance, and performed several selections of music. The general arrangements were ably carried out by Mr S Watling, while Mr H Cheal officiated as starter, and Mr G F Finn as referee. The refreshment stalls were under the management of Mr H Love, of the Pilot Inn. The fallowing are the results of the various races: ... Two Miles Handicap Amateur Bicycle Race. First prize, a silver cup, value seven guineas; second a silver cup value three guineas; third, silver medal with gold centre; fourth, a silver medal. In two heats. The first two in each heat to compete in the final . The winners of the heats were - in the first, C Fitzgerald Ashford (220 yards start), and J Horn, Lombard BC (300 yards); in the second, E Runtz, Pickwick BC (200 yards), and H P C. Hare, Tunbridge Wells (230 yards). The racing in both heats was very exciting, and a good speed was maintained throughout, in spite of the unfavourable nature of the ground. The final heat resulted as follows: 1st E Runts; 2nd, J Hord; 3rd C Fitzgerald; 4th H P C Hore. The prizes were presented to the successful competitors by Mr. H Devlin at the finish of each race. |
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| 11/11/1876
Hastings Observer |
The twenty-five miles championship of the world in bicycling was won at Brighton on Monday by J Keen, the 50 mile champion of England. D Stanton (the 100 mile champion) and C Thuillet (French Champion) also competed. |
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Club/Association | Date | |
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| 2 Up Result Poss 2002 Date Unknown
Result Sheet |
1900 | ||
| Club 2005 Season Summary and look forward dated January2006
Newsletter |
Unknown | 1/01/2006 | |
| Club Newsletter April 1983
Newsletter |
1/04/1983 | ||
| Club Newsletter April 1983
Newsletter |
4/01/1983 | ||
| Club Newsletter June 1983
Newsletter |
1/06/1983 | ||
| Handbook 1965
Handbook |
1965 | ||
| Handbook 1996
Handbook |
1/01/1996 | ||
| Membership List 1983
List |
1983 | ||
| Newspaper Report 08 July 1984
Newspaper |
Hastings and St.Leonards CC | 8/07/1984 | |
| Observer Race Report 22 June 2012
Newspaper |
Kent CA | 22/06/2012 | |
| Observer Race Report 8 June 2012
Newspaper |
Hastings and St.Leonards CC | 1/01/2012 | |
| Observer Race Report January 2012
Newspaper |
Southborough Wheelers CC | 1/01/2012 | |
| Observer Report 1 July 2012
Newspaper |
San Fairy Ann CC | 1/07/2012 | |
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