PTW http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/ Port Talbot Wheelers en Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:05:59 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss UseBB 0.8 <![CDATA[Re: Cwmcarn 10]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7474#post7474 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1339&quotepost=7474 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:56:21 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7474#post7474 <![CDATA[Re: CONGRATULATIONS]]> No Dale, though?
And no team pursuit? Why do we have a velodrome, again?
I wonder what Louise thinks about the women's half of the team?

I'm going to take up a sport that struggles for male players (for arguements sake, lets say netball)..., so I can get my commonwealth blazer. :twisted:]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7473#post7473 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1334&quotepost=7473 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:53:59 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7473#post7473 <![CDATA[Re: Fat boy flies]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7472#post7472 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1343&quotepost=7472 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:44:02 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7472#post7472 <![CDATA[Re: Fat boy flies]]> ]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7471#post7471 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1343&quotepost=7471 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:39:33 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7471#post7471 <![CDATA[Kit]]> Items available :-

Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Tops
BlacK Bibshorts
White Bibshorts
Bibtights
Gilets
Arm Warmers]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7470#post7470 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1344&quotepost=7470 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:43:49 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7470#post7470 <![CDATA[Re: Fat boy flies]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7469#post7469 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1343&quotepost=7469 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:41:07 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7469#post7469 <![CDATA[Fat boy flies]]>
GREAT NEWS ...

Griff has just won a bronze medal in the 50 -54 age group 500 metre time trial at the European masters competition in Manchester.
And he managed a PB of 36.603 too.

Congratulations Griff and good luck on Friday.]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7468#post7468 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1343&quotepost=7468 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:32:06 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7468#post7468 <![CDATA[Re: Summer BBQ July 31st]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7467#post7467 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1333&quotepost=7467 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:06:14 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7467#post7467 <![CDATA[Re: Tour of the Black Mountains]]>
The port talbot boys put in a really good showing against the elite of British road racing, with the likes of endura and rapha in awe of disco's ripped legs and tanks ability for such a big man and i'm not taking the piss. It was a very hard day indeed and I believe many of port talbot's club men would enjoy the event and prehaps have a go next year and ride with some of the UK's finest and see where you are in the scheme of things.

Then to cap it all off me and james racked up a 200mile weekend including a race around llandow all be it not winning but ripping everyone's legs off to come home 2nd and 4th respectably. I'd look for some good showing's from the port talbot boys over the next few weeks.

Rhys]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7466#post7466 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1342&quotepost=7466 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:47:55 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7466#post7466 <![CDATA[Tour of the Black Mountains]]>
Not quite a road race this one, rather a 120 mile sportif around Abergavenny, Gospel Pass, Llandovery, Penderyn, Methyr and back to Abergavenny. However, with the best of the Endura, Pendragon, Raleigh and Rapha boys turning up to contest it I felt it deserved a race report. There are Premier Calendars that don’t get fields with this much quality.

From the Squadra we had myself and Tank, and our man on the inside Rhys Lloyd (Pendragon). Setting off from Abergavenny we settled in with this elite group and to warm up we hit Gospel Pass almost straight away. The pace was ramped up and the group split over the top, with Disco hanging in, punching well above his weight. Tank got gapped at the final section but did well to stay in and the group reformed on the run in to Brecon after a much needed feed stop. By the time we started hitting the rises through the lanes to Defynog we had picked up an impressive peloton of about 30-40 riders, all looking to hang on some coattails. However the road soon started to kick up again and as we climbed from the Brecon Valley and the group was whittled back down to 10 -12 riders, all of them pros. (and Disco!) It was at this point that Tank sat up, hoping to get back on at a later stage. However with a strong pace at the front being set by Lloyd there was no chance. No sooner had we dropped down to Crai it was back up again and a hefty climb and pace was set all the way to the bottom of Devil’s elbow. By now the group was just a handful of riders and as we hit the bottom of the Elbow I lost contact with the group. I kept them in sight and going over the top I managed to get on the wheel of Ian Wilkinson (Endura) and we chased until the second feed stop where we got back on.

A hot tempo was set all the way to Talybont where the relentless hills at the 85 mile mark finally cracked me and I waved goodbye to the group. I grovelled back over Llanydir and the back of the Tumble before collapsing in Abergavenny town centre absolutely spent. Approx 7hrs of riding with some of the UK’s best pros, I’m happy to have hung on as long as I could. Tank took a little shortcut so ended up beating me back to the car park but his mileage must have been about 100 -110 so no easy ride for him either.

In short, a great event and to be recommended.

Til next time…]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7465#post7465 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1342&quotepost=7465 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:24:16 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7465#post7465 <![CDATA[Re: RESULT - CLUB EVENT 22/07/10]]>
1. ROD HICKS 234
2. CHRIS ALLEN 184
3. CURTIS STACEY 167
4. LES THOMAS 147
5. MARK STACEY 103
6. BILL GANNON 81
7. JOHN LITTLEWOOD 63
8. JEFF GRIFFITHS 57
9. DAI WILLIAMS 48
10. RICHARD LEWIS 44

Bill Gannon continues his rise up the top 10 - keep going Bill!

As we've reached Round 15 it's worth remembering that it's your best 15 rides that count - not a factor just yet but it probably will result in a different look to the Top 10 towards the seasons end.]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7464#post7464 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1340&quotepost=7464 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:15:21 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7464#post7464 <![CDATA[Re: Calling Les]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7463#post7463 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1337&quotepost=7463 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:33:50 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7463#post7463 <![CDATA[Re: CONGRATULATIONS]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7462#post7462 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1334&quotepost=7462 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:11:47 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7462#post7462 <![CDATA[Llandow 22/7/10]]>
After a period of absence and a slacking of my reports I thought I would start off with this race.

A miserable, cold and wet summer's evening greeted the Haggard Squadra of Curtis (coming back after injury) Mark, Disco (coming back after a long period of not training) and an in form Tank. A big field with many Jif were the opposition and things kicked off from the gun.

A fast and furious first 1/4 of the race with an active Tank getting in as many moves as he could, with the other squadra members doing what they were able to. Finally the elastic snapped and a group of 8 got away, including Tank.

His luck was not to hold as he suffered two punctures however and despite being allowed laps out it obviously affected his rythym.

Meanwhile the rest of the Squadra policed the bunch which was still moving at a rapid rate and the break never really got that far away. Finally, with 800m to go the gap got close enough for Disco to jump across, just in time for them to open up the sprint and leave Disco gasping! Tank took 4th after being forced to lead it out while Disco scraped into the top 10. Curtis and Mark finished safely in the bunch.

Til next time...]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7461#post7461 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1341&quotepost=7461 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:56:15 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7461#post7461 <![CDATA[Re: PTW open 10]]>
Number CAT Name Club Actual time Points
115 S Rhys Payne Porth & District 00:20:37 120
110 S Simon Harradine C.C.Top 00:20:40 119
25 V Peter Lloyd Pembrokeshire Velo 00:21:26 118
90 S Darran Carpenter Cwmcarn Paragon CC 00:21:51 117
35 V Nick Brown Pembrokeshire Velo 00:21:52 116
76 JUN Jack Lear Pembrokeshire Velo 00:22:02 115
71 S James Lewis Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:22:03 114
65 V Michael Portlock Merthyr CC 00:22:22 113
21 S Rhys Jones Porth & District 00:22:24 112
61 JUN Luke Cornish Cwmcarn Paragon CC 00:22:26 111
113 S Rhydian Evans Merthyr CC 00:22:28 110
55 S Clinton Evans CC Blaenau Gwent 00:22:30 109
20 V Rod Hicks Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:22:36 108
116 V Simon Painter Bynea CC 00:22:39 107
82 V Geraint Evans Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:22:45 106
106 V David Seward Bynea CC 00:22:45 106
32 Juv Dan Coleman Pembrokeshire Velo 00:22:50 104
45 S David Brice Bynea CC 00:22:59 103
37 V Mike Broadbent Bynea CC 00:23:06 102
46 V Paul Coleman Pembrokeshire Velo 00:23:19 101
56 S Anthony Redman Porth & District 00:23:21 100
86 V Steve Reynolds Pontypool RCC 00:23:29 99
36 S Rob Jones Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:23:33 98
22 S Dave Hawkins Pembrokeshire Velo 00:23:37 97
95 V Richard Beech Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:23:37 97
50 S Mark Hiddlestone Bynea CC 00:23:41 95
112 S Gareth Chislett CC Blaenau Gwent 00:23:41 95
6 S Bill Gannon Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:23:45 93
97 S Allan Wardhaugh Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:23:45 93
52 V John Lear Pembrokeshire Velo 00:23:48 91
27 S Chris Allen Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:23:50 90
98 JUN Cai Thompson Bynea CC 00:24:02 89
103 V Gareth Rees Tenby Aces CC 00:24:22 88
47 V Kevin Bartlemore Acme 00:24:27 87
16 LV Clare Greenwood Bush Health Care RT 00:24:29 86
117 V Adrian Sullivan Merthyr CC 00:24:29 85
12 V Les Thomas Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:24:33 84
94 V Chris Davies Bynea CC 00:24:37 83
77 V John Stroud Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:24:54 82
67 L Rebecca Aicheler Castle Bikes And Triathlon Club 00:24:56 81
72 V Peter Murrieri M & D Cycles / Specialized 00:24:58 80
17 V Roy Mosley Merthyr CC 00:25:02 79
38 V Tony Howell Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:25:07 78
44 S Michael George Pembrokeshire Velo 00:25:07 77
28 LV Hanneke Van Der Werf Cardiff Ajax 00:25:09 76
66 S Martyn Heritage-Owen Bush Health Care RT 00:25:20 75
7 V Chris Jones Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:25:31 74
107 V Gordon Butler M&D Cycles Specialised 00:25:35 73
18 V Dave Smith Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:25:52 72
14 V Jeff Griffiths Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:26:09 71
54 V Paul Belcher Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:26:48 70
48 V John Williams Bynea CC 00:27:05 69
109 V Garry Jones Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:27:19 68
9 V Ron Boast Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:27:26 67
89 V John Evans Bynea CC 00:27:52 66
69 LV Shirley Howell Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:29:03 65
43 S Gareth Gregory Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:29:23 66
39 V David Triggs Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:29:24 64
19 V Nigel Osbourne Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:30:18 63
114 L Gwyn Jones Ogmore Valley Wheelers 00:32:37 62
49 S John Williams Port Talbot Wheelers CC 00:36:28 61
8 V Jeff Saycell Ystwyth CC
10 S Lyn Jones Merthyr CC
13 S Gareth Battle Porth CC
15 S Mark Andrews Merthyr CC
23 V Nigel Pitt Port Talbot Wheelers CC
24 V Jeff Chambers Bynea CC
29 S Paul Longthorn Ogmore Valley Wheelers
33 LV Catherine Etchell Hirwaun Wheelers
34 S Nicholas Forbes Bynea CC
40 S Richard Raymond Cwmcarn Paragon CC
41 S Leyton Fleet VC. St Raphael
42 S Gareth Lynch Cardiff Ajax
51 S Richard Gambling Port Talbot Wheelers CC
57 V Barry Williams Cardiff 100 milers RCC
58 V Andrew Milward Tenby Aces CC
59 S Gruffudd Lewis Ystwyth CC
60 S Arwel Davies Bynea CC
62 S Shelley Childs Clwb Beicio Ystwyth
63 S Andrew Ellis Williams Merthyr CC
64 LV Debbie Phillips Pembrokeshire Velo
68 V Wyndham Thomas Port Talbot Wheelers CC
70 V Colin Wallace Merthyr CC
73 V Jon Phillips Pembrokeshire Velo
74 V David Williams Port Talbot Wheelers CC
75 V Stuart Evans Maesteg CC
78 S Tim Raine Ogmore Valley Wheelers
79 V David Davies Cwmcarn Paragon CC
81 S Kieron Davies Bynea CC
83 S Mark Alexander Ogmore Valley Wheelers
84 S Alexander Brown Cardiff Ajax
85 V Jason Williams Cwmcarn Paragon CC
87 jun Hywel Stredwick Bynea CC
88 V Jonathan Rowles Cardiff Ajax CC
91 V Mark Rosser Team Quest
92 V John Shehan Bynea CC
93 V Tim Brace Pembrokeshire Velo
96 V Paul Cannon Porth & District
99 S Daniel Davies Ystwyth CC
100 S Dave Povall Cwmcarn Paragon CC
101 V Sue Shook Bush Health Care RT
104 V John Ellis Bynea CC
105 S Tim Rose Abergavenny RC
108 JUV Alex Brace Pembrokeshire Velo
111 S Bevan Humphreys Bynea CC
118 V Gerard Maybery Pontypool RCC
119 LV Sally Harmer Ystwyth CC
120 S Ceri Pritchard PlanetX

Means we are 900 point ahead with one event left in the team award.

Many thanks guys keep it up for the cwmcarn event]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7460#post7460 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1336&quotepost=7460 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:29:53 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7460#post7460 <![CDATA[RESULT - CLUB EVENT 22/07/10]]>
Rod Hicks 24:02
Stuart Evans 24:14
Chris Allen 25:00
Dai Train Williams 25:37
Bill Gannon 25:50
Les Thomas 26:00
Rhys Lloyd D:N:F

Sorry for the delay in hosting but I had to watch the tour that I taped to find out what happened.........]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7459#post7459 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1340&quotepost=7459 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:24:15 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7459#post7459 <![CDATA[Re: Cwmcarn 10]]> 13 Pen Hendy
Miskin
Pontyclun
CF72 8QW

Tel 07999 908135]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7458#post7458 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1339&quotepost=7458 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:20:22 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7458#post7458 <![CDATA[Cwmcarn 10]]> :shock: :shock:

I did by a handbook at the beginning of the season but i've entered so many races that i've worn it out

Anyone got the organisers address ?]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7457#post7457 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1339&quotepost=7457 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:39:24 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7457#post7457 <![CDATA[Re: RESULT - CLUB EVENT 15/07/10]]> will be a bit of a rush for me by the time I finish
work I gave Les all stuff you need for tonight
just to be on the safe side.
Dai]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7456#post7456 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1335&quotepost=7456 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:52:43 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7456#post7456 <![CDATA[Re: RESULT - CLUB EVENT 15/07/10]]> see you there tonight.
Chris

PS - you'll know its me as i'll be the one wondering what i should be doing!
My Mobile is 07824374994 should you not be able to make it]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7455#post7455 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1335&quotepost=7455 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:53:31 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7455#post7455 <![CDATA[Re: CLUB EVENT 22/07/10]]> I'll be there tonight, will be my first go at time-keeping, so i may need to be shown the ropes etc
See you there
Chris]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7454#post7454 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1338&quotepost=7454 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:18:46 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7454#post7454 <![CDATA[CLUB EVENT 22/07/10]]>
Thanks]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7453#post7453 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1338&quotepost=7453 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:44:13 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7453#post7453 <![CDATA[Re: PTW open 10]]>
Dai Smith wrote
Great Photo Bill - how do you get your bike to stand up on it's own


No-legs is holding it above his head

(sorry Paul)]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7452#post7452 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1336&quotepost=7452 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:41:45 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7452#post7452 <![CDATA[Re: PTW open 10]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7451#post7451 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1336&quotepost=7451 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:02:03 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7451#post7451 <![CDATA[Re: PTW open 10]]>
Dai Smith wrote
Great Photo Bill - how do you get your bike to stand up on it's own - mine falls over if I dont lean it against something.


As long as it doesn't fall over when you are on the bike !!!]]> http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7450#post7450 http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/post.php?topic=1336&quotepost=7450 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:57:32 GMT http://www.porttalbotwheelers.co.uk/UseBB/topic.php?post=7450#post7450