Dinner & Presentation
Holme Valley Wheelers held their annual club dinner in the Old Bridge Hotel on Saturday evening. We were honoured this year to have Tanya Arnold from Look North as our guest speaker. She kept us entertained with tales of her life as a roving sports commentator. She had recently met Ed Clancy, Olympic gold medal team pursuit winner who originated from the wheelers, and told us about how laid back he still I, despite his almost celebrity status.
Samantha Mannion welcomed Tanya to the Holme Valley as well as other guests who had travelled many miles to be there. After a superb meal Christine Tiffany, club secretary began the awards ceremony with Tanya presenting the numerous medals and trophies to the winners. Notably were the numerous club records that were broke this year - the men’s & women’s 10 mile time trial by Steve Robinson and Rachael Mellor, the women’s 50 and 100 mile time trial by Rachael Mellor and the women’s team 10 mile time trial by Samantha Mannion, Trish Griffin and Rachael Mellor.
The Youth squad once again did themselves proud with Ben Kellet taking the Road Race Champions Shield. Jack Beardsell won the Juvenille 10 mile time trial league and the 10 mile championship for the 3 fastest 10’s on average speed on the Sovereign course. Jacob Scott won the Youth 5 mile time trial championship and Athena Mellor was awarded the Juvenile Lady Champion for the fastest club 10 mile time trial. Ben and Athena were also awarded with their Yorkshire medals for events won earlier in the year making them both Yorkshire champions at different events. The Open 25 mile champion was Richard Hey he also took the 25-mile championship with an average speed of 26.422 mph.
The Sovereign 10 league, which runs every Wednesday evening from May to September, was won by Steve Rimmer, with Samantha Mannion taking the ladies title. The fastest 10 of the season on the Sovereign course was won by Carl Saint for the men, Rachael Mellor for the ladies and Ben Kellet for the Juveniles. The Best All Rounder competition for the Juveniles was won by Ben Kellet with an average speed of 22.5mph for three 10 mile time trials. Rachael Mellor won the Ladies BAR with rides in 10, 25 and 50 miles recording an average speed of 24.7mph, this year she also won the Middle distance championship because due to the bad weather all summer no men rode an 100 miles time trial, Rachael was fortunate to get a good day on her first ever 100 mile race and won the Mal Battye cup for 25, 50 and 100 mile with an average speed of 23.13mph.
The club Hill climb was once again won by Julian Rank. Rachael Mellor gave thanks on behalf of the Prize winners thanking all volunteers throughout the year for their excellent efforts.
The Wheelers continues to grow in numbers and is a Go Ride club with 3 coaches.
Full list of Award winners. More photos at Flaming Photography.
Posted in Events, News, Photographs, Social on the 6th December 2008August Newsletter
Olympic Gold for Eddy Clancy
What a day Monday was for the Holme Valley Wheelers. It all started around 10. 30 am. Look North
wanted to film members of the club watching the team pursuit. Mark Wilcox’s was the chosen venue. At lunch time I did a live interview on radio Leeds. Then Jonathan Trollope and myself faced a Calendar Film Crew. Our congratulations were sent to Eddy on his wonderful ride.
End of Season Events
August 27 - Club Hillclimb Woodhouse Hill
August 30 - Open 50 Borobridge [R Mellor]
September 28 - RTTC Rudy Project [R Haigh]
October 11 - Open Hillclimb [D Tiffany]
Help is needed for all the above if we are to continue to run these events. Please contact event Secretary if you can help.
Dinner and Prize Presentation
Old Bridge Hotel
Holmfirth
6th December 2008
Details from Christine Tiffany 01484 604617
Youth Squad Velodrome sessions
Saturday 28th November, 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday 27th December 1 pm to 3 pm
Contacts for Youth Squad
Mark Wilcox 01484 686313
Pete Root 01484 682574
Christine Tiffany 01484 604617
Latest Youth News
Our Congratulations to Ben Kellett, he has been asked to train with the talent team at Manchester.
Athena Mellor won the GHS Yorkshire Championship at Borobridge and now goes on to ride the National Final in September, together with Emily Harris age 13yrs.
The Youth squad will be out in force to ride many of the Hillclimb’s which take place in October.
Turbo Training Sessions
Starts Wednesday 1st October - 8 pm while 9.15 pm
Cost £1 per session.
Venue - Neiley [holmfirth Harriers HQ]
Ring Rachael Mellor for details - 01484 664488
Wheelers are now on Facebook!
We have just added a Holme Valley Wheelers group to the popular networking site Facebook. Non club members are welcome too.
Posted in News, Social on the 20th December 2007Dinner & Presentation Evening
More photos on view at Flaming Photography
Posted in Events, News, Photographs, Press, Social on the 1st December 2007Dinner & Prize Presentation
Saturday 1st December
The Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth
7.0 for 7.30 p.m.
Tickets £18.
Posted in Events, Social on the 11th October 2007Majorca 2008
Dear Everyone,
Martin Lynn, is looking to book Majorca again for 2008. The Hotel Alexandra in C’an Pastilla (half board basis) is available. This is where we have gone for the last few years. It suits our purposes and has a secure room for the bikes.
The total cost will be between £300.00 and £350.00 depending on the flight prices. This will include bike transport on the airline (£30.00), taxis to and from the airport in Majorca and the cost of Steve Palmer to move the bikes from the airport to the hotel and back.
It does not include the cost of getting to the UK airport.
Holiday travel/medical insurance is not included.
I will have had to pay for the flights in full when I book and pay a deposit for the hotel. I will therefore require an initial deposit of around £200.00.
Easter is early next year and martin is looking to travel on Monday 24/3/08 (Easter Monday) and return on Monday 31/3/08.
Please let him know ASAP if you want to go, so that he can book the hotel and flights.
Martin Lynn
Home: 01924 469646
Mobile: 07802 725231
martinlynn@holmevalleywheelers.org.uk