Category: Cycling and Racing

Thornton Prize Night At The Ship

Members of the Hythe based Thornton Road Cycling Club met at The Shi p I nn, Dymchurch for their Annual Prize Presentation Night on Saturday 12 April. Continue reading Thornton Prize Night At The Ship

Inter-Club 10 Miler

There was a large turnout for the Annual Inter-Club Ten Mile Time Trial on the Romney Marsh Newchurch / Ivychurch circuit recently

Almost forty riders turned out for the race, although, due to punctures, two riders did not make it to the starter and a further two failed to finish. Continue reading Inter-Club 10 Miler

Editorial

THANKS TO OUR READERS

Contrary to a rumour going around at the present time, this magazine does NOT get grants in any way, shape or form from council, government, lottery or any other agency. Our sole benefactors are you, the reader and our advertisers. Continue reading Editorial

Graham’s Way Could Be Completed By 12 August

EDITORIAL

New hope has emerged that “Graham’s Way”, the cycle footpath from Rye Harbour to Rye, will at last, be completed. The pathway was fought for by Brian Matthews whose son Graham was killed on the dangerous path-less road that claimed eleven lives over a period of forty years. Continue reading Graham’s Way Could Be Completed By 12 August

Hill Climb on Battery

The last race of the 2013 season came at the end of October. The Hastings C C / Rye & District Wheelers Hill Climb on Battery Hill, Fairlight is a test only undertaken by the fittest members of each club. Continue reading Hill Climb on Battery

The Magnificent Four

They call it the ultimate ‘Race of Truth’. The National 24 Hour Cycling Time Trial Championship was run this year on North Country roads, but, as in the previous two seasons, members of the Thornton Road Club, based at Hythe, competed in strength. Continue reading The Magnificent Four

Cycle Speedway Mania

The origins of cycle speedway are obscure. It existed by the 1920s but really took off in the wreckage of post-war cities in Britain. With tracks cleared through the rubble, on bikes not otherwise roadworthy, cycle speedway became a way for young people to enjoy themselves in cities, towns and villages all over Britain. Continue reading Cycle Speedway Mania