east grinstead cycling club

Ben Houston writes…

Managed to ride 3 Crits at Thruxton this year. Big fields – 60 riders and with no bunch racing for so long due to pandemic the standard of riding was frankly awful.

First race in June I …

An EGCC team of 3! 

Robin, Kenny and myself (Luke), having all returned to racing late this year, after 2 years out, arrived for the end-of-season Hillingdon Grand Prix 3^rd Cat race. I was determined to place well, after …

A club record merits a race report – Ben Houston writes….

So far so good in 2021 – updated personal bests over the shorter TT distances, but one more challenge remained – the 100 mile Time Trial.

For various reasons …

The Evening Series is sadly over but what a fantastic summer it has been with plenty of riders from a variety of clubs joining us. In particular, many thanks to our friends from Oxted CC.

It is also a moment …

The Final Evening Ten was a fabulous affair with a sensational 36 riders !

Eight different clubs were represented and we had seven ladies riding.

Next week its the last evening event of the season at the hill climb on …

The ever growing MTB community within the club had a fun morning at Bedgebury Forest. For several riders this was their first trip and two riders hired bikes on site at Quench Bikes.

All sections on the singletrack red trail …

A rather overcast evening did not deter 22 riders taking part in an event where there were at least 3 personal bests and one rider’s first try on the circuit. Well done Ben.

Results:

There was a fantastic atmosphere for this evenings Tuesday Time Trial on the 10 mile Circuit round Horne Park Golf Club.

For a seemingly rare change, the weather was warm, dry and sunny!

Amongst another packed time sheet of 31 …

23 riders managed to finish before/while the rain arrived ! Another good turnout

Thanks to Colin (marshal), Paul (pusher off), and Chris, Angela and Steve for timekeeping

Results:

Another excellent turnout of 20 riders in decent conditions, saw Danielle ride her first TT and Mark sadly suffering a puncture. Some excellent times all round.

Results:

In very warm conditions 29 riders tackled the Horne course. Four newcomers tried out the course for the first time, well done to Hannah, Cai, Kendal and Christian

Thanks to Timekeepers and Marshalls, Chris, Angela, Michael, Alison and Sean, without …

Quick racing recap from the EGCC Berkshire branch:

Ben Houston writes…. Story so far in 2021…. After a very short racing season (September only) in 2020 it was great to see more events back from May 2021.

This year I …

This Saturday morning 5 riders hit the wonderful singletrack trails at Bedgebury. 

Hannah, Bob, Russel, Ben and Dylan (Ben’s son) travelled over to Kent to the Bedgebury Pinetum with mountain bikes taking advantage of the wonderful weather. 

All sections of …

Results

A very damp evening saw three intrepid riders tackling the Ashdown Hilly course

Results:

Event details:

Our Summer Evening Series is held every Tuesday evening from …

Amazing turnout on Richard’s last evening TT as timekeeper – 29 riders enjoying balmy conditions. Images courtesy Ed T

Results:

Sunday took about 15 members out in the glorious sunshine, to cycle for action.org.uk charity event hosted by Davina McCall. Davina welcomed our members at the starting line and took some cheeky selfies together! We rode the 68-miler (Champion) and …

Twenty eight riders took advantage of the lovely warm conditions with several riders posting personal bests

Results:

Results:

With the easing of lockdown restrictions, our weekend Club Rides will resume from Saturday April 3rd

For safety, groups will still be kept reasonably small and social distancing will still be observed

If you wish to join us follow the …

Richard Blackmore writes…
I recently came across the attached article which was an interview with our past President, Mick Robinson, in November 1991 by Tony Preston (EGCC Press Secretary) and submitted to the EG Courier. I’m not sure if it …

I have been using a turbo trainer for a few years now for fitness and also like other cyclists around the world using it on trainer road, RGT, sufferfest and zwift to name a few, I in the end settled …

Russel and Fiona Cottingham are delighted to introduce Benjamin Harry Cottingham. Born 7th Feb 2021 at 5.47am weighing 9lb12oz.

We are loving family life and cuddles. Enjoyed a snowy walk around the block today after coming home from hospital yesterday …

Dear Members

Please use the guidance below if you are planning a ride.

Guidance from British Cycling :

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200512-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-Updated-Coronavirus-Guidance-0

Guidance from the Government :

https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions

The Committee…

If you are thinking about joining us on one of our club rides, please read the following from a “first timer”…

I had been riding on my own for about 2 months and for most of that time I had

British Masters National TT Championships sponsored by Novy

October 18^th, 2020  – Upper Bucklebury, Berkshire. British Masters (formerly known as LVRC) TT Championships.

Course – HCC201 28km (17 miles)

Build up

Last year when riding for a trade …

Despite the much cooler weather, no less than 6 socially distanced groups took part in this morning’s club rucycling to all parts in the pursuit of coffee and cake !
In staggered starts, the first group rode North to Redhill …

Club ride round up Sept 19th

Two groups of five and six left EG this morning heading for a new found coffee stop at Dennikers Farm Cafe midway between Fletching and Piltdown. Tables were socially distanced outside the cafe and …

September 16, 2020 – TT round-up

With a limited schedule of open TT racing via CTT restarting post lockdown, Colin Harrison and Ben Houston managed to secure rides in a couple of open events. With no road racing this season, …

Who am I ?
I’m Simon Thompson, an ordinary guy who decided to accept a challenge. I’ve always had a bike, but I never really classified myself as a serious cyclist. I don’t wear lycra, and I’ve never ridden in …

A couple of brief downpours wasn’t enough to stop 5 separate groups of riders venturing out from East Grinstead this Saturday morning. Three of the groups headed east and then met up at the Elms Cafe at the Elms Nursery …

Club Annual Dinner

It’s once again time to celebrate what has been another successful year in the Club’s long history.

Join us at Sweetwoods Golf Club on Saturday 25th January for our Annual Dinner and Prize Giving.
Tickets are only …