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0.Contact Details : Robinson_colin5@sky.com for any information on Thanet RC Go-Ride club or events - See 2011 Sessions for dates and times. (Ł2 per session and Ł1-50 for Thanet RC members- Annual membership cost for Juniors = Ł6.

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SATURDAY 19th May 2012 Thanet RC ANNUAL GRASSTRACK EVENT - CLICK HERE

Go-Ride Take Over Calshot Velodrome – Sunday 6 May 2011

Some eighteen lucky riders, plus hangers on, made the long trip down to Southampton to use the Velodrome at Calshot Activities Centre on Sunday 6 May 2011. The three hour journey was very well worth it with all enjoying the excitement of cycling fixies on the banked track. Located in an old sea-plane hanger, the velodrome offers 150 m of track which banks to a maximum angle of 45 degrees. Excellent coaching by Terry Blake meant that riders, young and old, were quickly spinning round at high speeds. Terry was a first rate coach and we were lucky to benefit from his skill and experience. Terry’s internet biog here is worth a read, I particularly like the bit about his first cycling sprint, at the age of five, to escape a WW2 Doodlebug rocket; now there’s some motivation to get the pedals turning!

Go-Ride session - April 28th 2012 - Fowlmead

A truly gruesome afternoon of weather at Fowlmead did not prevent a fantastic turnout of riders, most of whom sensibly rode in the shelter of the woods with Richard, Tom and Steve on MTBs. Colin remained bravely on the track with a hardy road bunch including Garmin development team pro rider Alister Ratcliff who was visiting the area from his racing base in France. The son of former TRC member Keith, now living in the US, Alister graciously gave up his time for photos and a Q&A session prior to the session - thanks very much to him (photos to follow). We will watch out with interest this season to see how Colin's coaching affects his form......

Go-Ride Ride-Out 21 Apr 2012

A day of bright sunshine and heavy showers. Luckily the ride managed to craftily avoid the heavy downpours leaving the cyclists in warm spring sunshine. Countryside and company was excellent. Mechanical entertainment was provided by Tom's front brake and punctures for Ollie R and Connor O. Navigation was also a focus for discussion for older riders. All eventually met at the cafe on the White Cliffs. Brilliant ride all round: even voted best Go Ride Ride-Out ever by Ollie D. Pictures opposite.

Click here for route.

Go-Ride session - April 14th 2012 - Fowlmead

Another lovely sunny day at Fowlmead for Road and MTB coaching sessions. Steve and Colin took the road riders and were very impressed with improvements in cornering and group riding. Richard and Tom coached MTB and had lots of fun in the woods. Riders of the week were Max and Lauren.

Go-Ride session - March 31th 2012 - Marlowe

Great to see so many new faces at this week's session where we concentrated on some essential coaching points around corning and gear changing. Steve took the more experienced riders and finished with some grasstrack races whilst I took the others for corner circuits and we all finished with the limbo which everyone enjoyed. 27 riders took part and rider of the week was Matthew Green. No session next week as it is Easter.

St Peters / Thanet RC Youth Races - March 25th 2012

Well, Thanet RC came out on top by 50 points to 19 points against VC Deal in the last leg of the interclub challenge. Thanet RC won the series 2.5 points to 0.5. Well done to all riders from both clubs for your great riding and sportmanship.

Go-Ride session - March 24th 2012 - Fowlmead

Both road and MTB coaching this week on a lovely Fowlmead afternoon (very rare!). Steve and Richard concentrated on some road techniques and skills in preparation for the races the following day. Tom and I took the off roaders through lots of mud and puddles. Sorry parents!!

Lee Valley Winter series Round.3 March 17th 2012

Well done to Thanet RC riders who took the long trip to wet Hog Hill. Results to follow but special well done on Eli on 4th and also 4th in the series to pick up some nice winnings

Go-Ride session - March 17th 2012 - Marlowe

Good turnout in the drizzle at the Marlowe despite several of our riders being in action at Hog Hill. After an initial Madison-cycloX warm-up, Steve and Tom worked on the grasstrack oval with the older riders whilst Richard tried but failed to defeat the younger ones with a cambered slope course.

Go-Ride session - March 10th 2012 - Fowlmead

Nice to be back at Fowlmead on a lovely afternoon. Tom took the younger riders and all completed Killer Hill!! Richard tried his best to keep with the older MTB riders and Colin did some road work (Results on Facebook page). Riders of the week were Megan and our new rider Charlie.

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Go-Ride session - March 31th 2012 - Marlowe

Great to see so many new faces at this week's session where we concentrated on some essential coaching points around corning and gear changing. Steve took the more experienced riders and finished with some grasstrack races whilst I took the others for corner circuits and we all finished with the limbo which everyone enjoyed. 27 riders took part and rider of the week was Matthew Green. No session next week as it is Easter.

St Peters / Thanet RC Youth Races - March 25th 2012

Well, Thanet RC came out on top by 50 points to 19 points against VC Deal in the last leg of the interclub challenge. Thanet RC won the series 2.5 points to 0.5. Well done to all riders from both clubs for your great riding and sportmanship.

Go-Ride session - March 24th 2012 - Fowlmead

Both road and MTB coaching this week on a lovely Fowlmead afternoon (very rare!). Steve and Richard concentrated on some road techniques and skills in preparation for the races the following day. Tom and I took the off roaders through lots of mud and puddles. Sorry parents!!

Lee Valley Winter series Round.3 March 17th 2012

Well done to Thanet RC riders who took the long trip to wet Hog Hill. Results to follow but special well done on Eli on 4th and also 4th in the series to pick up some nice winnings

Go-Ride session - March 17th 2012 - Marlowe

Good turnout in the drizzle at the Marlowe despite several of our riders being in action at Hog Hill. After an initial Madison-cycloX warm-up, Steve and Tom worked on the grasstrack oval with the older riders whilst Richard tried but failed to defeat the younger ones with a cambered slope course.

Go-Ride session - March 10th 2012 - Fowlmead

Nice to be back at Fowlmead on a lovely afternoon. Tom took the younger riders and all completed Killer Hill!! Richard tried his best to keep with the older MTB riders and Colin did some road work (Results on Facebook page). Riders of the week were Megan and our new rider Charlie.

Go-Ride session - March 3rd 2012 - Marlowe

Well great to be back for the go-ride sessions and started with great turnout of 21 riders for a fun afternoon of grasstrack riding. Results are below and riders of the week were our new riders Louis and Luca.

RESULTS

Thanet RC vs VC Deal challenge - Round.2 (MTB) 3rd March 2012

Very exciting event ended in a 25 points each draw today which means the final road racing round.3 (March 26th) is very important). Thanet RC winners were Eli (Under.8) and Flynn (Under 10). Full results click

London League Team Championships Lindfield Feb 12th 2012

Well done to all our Thanet riders at the Team cycloX champs today in West Sussex. We had a Under 12 team (Noah, Flynn, Eli, Elliot and Max) and a Youth team (Ollie.R, Olly.D and George) with Jake helping out VC Deal in their youth team. Great rides from all of a technical very icy course. Results to follow.

Thanet RC / VC Deal Interclub CycloX Feb 4th 2012

Very worried when I got up this event would not take place but I was once told that no cycloX events have ever been cancelled in the UK so a bit of snow was not going to stop us!! Great event in the end with 18 riders taking part from both clubs and a very close end result with Thanet RC just coming out on top 27 points to 23 to VC Deal. All results are on the click below and alot of photos thanks to Dave Mastin on the Facebook page

RESULTS CLICK HERE

London League Round 13 Wilmington Jan 22th 2012

Well another successful day for the club at the latest round.13 of the London League Cyclocross. 11 riders in total today on a testing and technical course (I fell off 6 times!!!). There were some excellent performances all round and if I had to pick any out it would be Flynn 6th of 34 riders in Under-10, Noah 6th of 30ish riders in Under-12 and George for his best ride of the season in Under-14. Also a special mention to Autumn Charlton for a fantastic ride securing 3rd Girl in the Under 14 race and prize money!!!