BOSTON WHEELERS CYCLING CLUB

2005-2006

All the up-to-date news from the Boston Wheelers Cycling Club 2005-2006

Latest reports for the 2005-2006 season

REPORTS ARCHIVE 2005-2006

Week ending November 27:

The 75th anniversary celebrations of Boston Wheelers were held at the Merry Monk in Kirton on November 25. Many former members from up to the last four decades met up again to re-live many memories of past cycling days. Each club member and guest received a commemorative pen in club colours.

Guest of honour was Nev Crane of Sleaford Wheelers who, in the 1950s, was a member of the Boston Wheelers. After the meal he gave an interesting talk of the years when he rode as a member of the British Road Racing Team in Tunisia, Poland and several other countries. He was also a stage winner one year in the Tour of Britain. He then awarded prizes to winners of club events for 2005.

They were: Felicity Saint, the Len Drury Trophy for novice rider, the Arthur Rayner Cup for ladies 10 mile TT and second handicap in the 18 mile hilly event. Mike Barker, third handicap in championship 25 mile and certificate for reliability 33 miles. Peter Flint, third in championship 25m, third in 10m league, and most improved time-wise in the league. Jim Buckley, first handicap in 18-mile hilly TT and first handicap in 10-mile league. Daniel Ladds, Tony Delamore Trophy for junior best all rounder including first handicap in 25 mile championship. Tony Ladds, second handicap in 10-mile league and reliability trial certificate for 33 miles. Dave Grayson, second place in 18 mile hilly TT, second in 10 mile league and second for 25, 30 and 50 mile championships, reliability trial certificate for 50 miles. Peter Saint, winner in 18 mile hilly, 10 league, 25, 30 and 50 mile championships, club best all rounder and certificate or 50 mile reliability trial.

Club person of the year award was given to Cliff Garwell. He turns up at every event to help in any way. He was the main pusher-off in the 10-mile league. The annual meeting will be held on December 1, starting at 8pm at Wyberton parish hall.

Week ending November 20:

The latest Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross League event was held on November 20 was held at Woodhall Spa. After the heavy frost overnight the ground was rock hard and it was a bitterly cold morning.

However, the Saint family were keen to ride and Pippa contested the under-16s section, doing well until she came tumbled. Despite this setback she soon remounted to be first girl in the group and fourth overall.

In the under-12s event, Lennox was again first past the post with younger brother Jake taking 16th place. Joining them this week for their first rides in cyclo-cross were newcomers Luke and Danny Dymond who made good attempts.

The club is celebrating its 75th anniversary on the evening of November 25 with a dinner and prize presentation at the Merry Monk in Kirton. Next Thursday evening (December 1) the annual meeting will take place at Wyberton Parish Hall at 8pm prompt.

Week ending November 13:

One of the latest events in the Lincolnshire Cyclo-Cross League was hosted by Boston Wheelers Cycling Club at Tunnard Farm alongside the River Witham. On a crisp and fine early winter morning members of the Wheelers did well for themselves.

In the youth race for under-16s spanning 30 minutes, riders climbed the river bank section several times and finally finishing on level ground. Pippa Saint was again the first girl to finish and best in the under-14s.

In the under-12s event of 15 minutes the race was mainly across fields and through trees. Once again Lennox Saint had another good win while young brother Jake rode hard and young Briony finished among the later group.

Halfords Ltd were sponsors of the event for this category and awards for first, second and third were given. First girl was Katie Ward of VC Lincoln and runner-up behind Lennox, was Scott Weekley of VC Lincoln. All riders in this group were awarded a medal donated by Wyberton Playgroup and from Boston Wheelers Cycling Club.

Felicity Saint and friends catered for all competitors by providing hot soup and hot dogs. Organiser Ken Syrett thanked all helpers and Tunnard Farms for use of their land.

Week ending November6:

Hubbard Hills at Louth was where all the action took place on Sunday for the latest leg of the Lincolnshire Cyclo Cross League.

After heavy rain it was a muddy course and that meant a change of bike during the race for some riders. One of those taking part in the under-16s event was Pippa Saint of Boston Wheelers who rode well to finish in seventh place overall.

This group had the same course as the senior event and half-way through she needed a change of bike. But she was still the first girl to finish and the second rider under-14. Lennox Saint in the under-12s race was again in top form. The group’s riding took them part way through the main course, over a deep ditch followed by a long drag uphill and back through a cow-splattered field. A good strong ride from him gave him another win.

Youngsters Jake Saint (5) and Briony Saint (7) rode in the 15 minutes event and finished in 15th and 18th place from the 19 riders entered. This Sunday the event is organised and run by Boston Wheelers in the capable hands of Ken Syrett and members of the club.