Time Trialling Season Commences
The Time Trialling season commenced with the CWCC Hilly event on the 244/1R course around Stokesley on the 20th March. Phil Wright was the only HCC entrant finishing in 55th position out of 74 entries in a time of 1:11:31. The event was won by ex World Tour Star Harry Tanfield in a new course record of 44:24 !
On the 27th March, Darlington CC held a 25 mile TT on the T254/1R Catterick course. This is an undulating course that runs parallel to the A1. Again Phil Wright was the only entrant from HCC, finishing 35th out of 45 entries with a time of 1:11:31. The event was won by George Peden in 49:10.
After two weeks of inactivity due to illness, Phil Wright returned to competition in the VTTA East Midlands 10 mile TT event on the A10/14 in 27:04 and finished 46th out of 80 entries.
In other news, Gary Hunt is yet to ride an event so far this season due to illness. Best Wishes to Gary on his recovery.
Paul Thirling rode the Darlington Club Ten and he was second on the night in 22:36. Great ride Paul!
Phil Wright has entered the National VTTA 10 Mile TT on the U7B near Dorchester on the 30th April. Take care on the journey Phil and best of luck.
Club Tens (Club League) TT Events
The club ten events have now been entered onto the CTT Website. Therefore, you can now enter online or on the night. There are now 7 events and your best 5 qualify and these start on 25th May through to 13th July. Please note there is no event on 15th June as this clashes with the Croft Tens. Please see the Club Events 2022 page for all the latest details. http://hartlepool-cycleclub.org/?page_id=1321
Croft Tens
Wednesday 20th April was the first event of this years series of Croft 10 Mile TT events. This being the 7th year of this successful series of events around the motor circuit, with 7 events this year! Two HCC riders took part and Lee Morley finished well in 16th in 24:28 and Steve Scanlon 57th in 27:46 out of 113 riders.
Phil Wright (below) in action on the DCC 25 mile TT on the 27th March….Well done Phil!
Lee Morley in action in the first event of the Croft Tens…
Steve Scanlon in action in the Croft Tens…
