WELCOME TO STOCKPORT CLARION!
The American branch of Stockport Clarion, namely Doug Clark (click here for photo), has just been crowned "US National 40+ Triathlon Champion".
Aiming for a top three finish, Doug surpassed his own expectations to take the top spot on the podium. Time splits were as follows: swim 1.5km, 20.18; bike 40km, 58.13; run 10km, 35.39. All this on top of a 3,000 mile journey just to get to the start line.
The bike and run were on very hilly courses, but despite the best effoerts of the organisers, the swim section was relatively flat.
CONGRATULATIONS TO DEREK, the newly crowned (in July) VTTA 100 CHAMPION in a time of 4.47.15 and even more newly crowned (September) BRITISH TIME TRIAL CHAMPION in the 70+ age group. Click here for Photo
This follows on from his success in June when he won the "National 50" GOLD MEDAL (70+ age group) in a time of 2hr 03min 44sec.
However, even more congratulations are due as this record breaking season isn't finished for Derek just yet...on Sunday 27th July he broke the VTTA 50 mile age record with a stunning time of 1-58-28. That's more than 25 mph.
The picture above is of Derek riding the Janus clubs "25" last year.
TIME TRIALS,The Club 10 TT's are now finished. All the results are here and individual rides. Check out who had the fastest ride of the year. There were 157 rides from 59 different riders, including 12 from SCCC.
Stockport Clarion is a member of the National Clarion. A club for all of riders whatever you ride. Feel free to come training/riding with us soon. You will be very welcome. The Wortley Hall weekend is 3rd to 5th October. Details Here.
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Time Trials | Road Race | Mountain Biking | Events | People | Club Runs
The National Clarion Track Championships and the National Clarion Points
NEW ROAD RIDE: Wednesday at 7.00 to co-incide with the MTB ride. Both start from the car park opposite the Arden Arms in Stockport. Club night at the Arden Arms about 9.00 ish when they get back. Not sure what bike to ride then read this about roadies. and then read this about mounties from Fat Cyclist. And when you've finished reading that lot, learn all about why we (should) shave our legs.
Majorca 2009 Intersted? Click here to find out more
Clarion Championships For more information, click here
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Mountain Biking MTB Events List. Wednesday nights at 7.00 in the car park opposite the Arden Arms. Bring lights for your bike and cash for a drink in the bar afterwards. Anyone is welcome to come and ride but presumably to join the club as well. Don't worry about your bike (or fitness) as the ride will be adapted to whoever turns up on the night. Bring a helmet, spare inner tube, tyre levers and a pump, don't forget your mountain bike and some waterproofs as it has been known to rain in England!!
Also, on Sundays meet at Stalybridge railway station at 9.00. Contact Les Copeland for more details. More info here... and some photos.
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Time Trialing Mondays are the club TT night which runs from spring (May) until late summer (August) on the 10 mile J2/1 course near Chelford with the season finisher being the hill climb on the Cat and Fiddle in Macclesfield.
None-members are very welcome to ride the course. No need to book-just turn up on the night. |
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Road Race Plenty of club members regularly race and this year the club promoted an E, 1, 2 and a 3, 4 race on the Swetenham course near Holmes Chapel on Sunday August 19th. Results and pictures pages can be found from following these links (in process of editing). Pictures Results
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Club Night Wednesday nights at The Arden Arms in Stockport, behind ASDA (corner of New Bridge Lane and Corporation Street). This gets going quite nicely after the Mountain bikers and road riders get back at about 9.00 pm, but if you want to get a few early beers in feel free to get down early. There's never been a lock-in (!!!). |
A great place to RIDE; whatever you ride. 