Latest News & Results
National Cyclo-Cross event at the Shrewsbury
This sunday (15th January 2012) MSW are hosting the final round of the National Cyclo-cross Trophy Series at Sundourne Sport Village.
If you are not taking part and would like to help out on the day all help would be welcomed.
MSW Prize Presentation Evening - Saturday 4th February 2012
The Mid-Shropshire Wheelers annual Prize Presentation and Social Evening will take place on Saturday 4th February 2012 at Radbrook Community Centre.
Organiser: Terry Egglestone
Same price as last year: Adults £12, U18s £6 to include a buffet, drink, quizz, raffle, and of course the prize presentations.
We hope that you will be there to celebrate yet another successful season in a wide range of disciplines and drink a toast to future successes and exciting projects.
Training Plan - January 2012
The latest training plan by Dave Mellor for January 2012 is now available.
SCCA November/December 20112 Newsletter
SCCA November & December 2011 Newsletter
This newsletter has lots of dates within it for:
- Friction and Hydraulic Services Series 2012
- Parker International Series 2012
- Non SCCA BAR Events
- Reliability Season Events
- 2-Up Series 2012
as well as a brief history of the Mid-Shropshire Wheelers!
Newport Velodrome Visit, Wednesday 28th Dec 2011
The track at Newport Velodrome was booked for Wednesday 28th Dec 2011 when 22 MSW members took to the boards for an afternoon of fixed-wheel fun!
Midland Regional and National Cyclo-Cross events
On Sunday 4th December MSW were host of the Regional Championship Cyclo-Cross, which was also Round 9 of the West Midlands League. More information on this page.
15th January 2012 sees MSW host the final round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross series, a prestigious 6-round showcase for the cream of UK 'cross racers, details on this page.
If you liked the course at the Midland Champs and would like to do it again why not enter the National Trophy Final on January 15th? It's an ideal local opportunity for young (or older) riders to make the step up to National competition on a course that you know and not too far from home.
The online entry system closes on January 2nd and here's the link: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/74784/National-Trophy-Series-Round-6
Forthcoming Events
Sunday 15th January 2012 - MSW host final round of National Trophy Cyclo-Cross series
Saturday 4th February - Prize Presentation Evening
Club Evening Time Trials 2011 Report by Terry Egglestone
There were 560 entries for our sixteen Evening 10s this year, a big increase on the 478 in 2010. Riders from a further nine clubs/teams rode 107 private trials and we were pleased to welcome members of the newly formed Hafren CC. Members of the Torq Australia MTB Team rode in a couple of events, their best time was Dan McConnell's 24:48! Results from all rounds plus the hillclimb can be found in the forum.
Thanks to the interest in the Cycling Time Trials GHS '10' local heat organised by Dave Mellor (race report) the number of juvenile and junior rides increased from 55 to 90, some of them in the 5 miles "sprint" event which we introduced this year.
Once again junior Luke Grivell-Mellor won the Hare & Hounds Trophy for the fastest ride in the series of 20:06 - a new Junior Club Record. Well done Luke! Danny Williams also improved by nearly a minute and was 2nd with 22:20 while in his first season with us Tony Harvey's 22:34 gave him the 3rd fastest time. Danny has won the Points Shield again, Luke came 2nd and George Rowlands 3rd. Second junior and 4th fastest overall was George Rowlands, 22:37 whilst, among the Ladies Jenny York recorded 25:57, Helen Wainwright 27:13 and Sarah Mawhinney 27:36. Bethy Coupland, 13, was the fastest girl, Bethy's best time was a very creditable 28:20 (very close to CTT's Elite Gold standard for U14 girls of 28:00!)
Congratulations to new member Matt Armitage, who with an improvement of 4 min 50secs over the series has won the Border Novice Shield.
This year riders in the 2-up were allowed to make up their own pairings and members of SCCA clubs were invited. Whilst the outright winners were the SCCA Private Member Bason pairing in 20:58, only 18secs behind were our two juniors Luke and George, worthy winners of the MSW Pete Francis 2-up Trophy.
The Hillclimb at Stiperstones attracted 37 entries. As in 2010, Will Witterick, in training for the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross race, won the Senior Trophy in the same time as last year, 04:35.6. Second, and winner of the Junior Trophy was George Rowlands with 04:52.6. First lady was Jenny York; 06:22.3. Fastest ATB rider of the seven entries was local lad Ed Roberts; 05:14.9 [and 7th overall!]
Our thanks to all of the riders who took part in yet another successful season and congratulations to the trophy winners. Trophies will be awarded at the Prize Presentation Evening on 4th February. We are again indebted to Dave and Jenny York, Dave Mellor plus, this year, Melanie Grivell and their helpers who made the series possible. Not forgetting the back room boys who ensured that the results appeared on our site promptly. We are also grateful to Bob and Belinda of the Lion Inn for the fine spread on the last '10' night and the chip butty dept of the Stiperstones Inn after the hillclimb. Paul Martin of Restore Sport Massage was there to provide treatment and advice most Tuesdays at the Lion. Thanks Paul.
Results: Wattbikes, MSW 30 mile time trial
Results available for Wattbike session on 18th October and MSW 30 mile time trial, 25th September.
Training Sessions at Sundorne Circuit
Tuesday evening informal sessions resume on 6th September from 7:00pm. Please pay a club official at the circuit (£2 seniors, £1 juniors), not at Reception.
Thursdays also start at 7pm. All riders are welcome. Please pay a club official at the circuit (£2 seniors, £1 juniors), not at Reception. More information.
Saturday: youth squad training, 11am start. Contact George Watkins 01743 359109 for further details. On days when races are held on the circuit alternate arrangements may be made - check the Youth Squad section of the MSW forum for details.
Sunday: 9:30am: - Club ride leaving from the car park at Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne. Rides are usually between 3-3.5 hours depending upon the route and weather. All welcome. Check the Club Run forum for more info.
Junior Tour of Wales - MSW report
MSW's junior race team took part in the 2011 Junior Tour of Wales. Read how they got on and see photographs in this report.
JOHN FARR 1921-2011
After a long period of failing health, John died in hospital on the 8th July. His funeral service will be at Oxon church, Thursday 21st July, at 1.30pm, the collection will be for Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation.
Terry Egglestone writes:
John joined us in June 1962. I still recall our first meeting at our Castle Inn clubroom and which cost him a £1 subscription plus 3/6d entry fee with a "free" badge.
He was always ready to assist with the running of the Club, did long stints as time trial secretary, press secretary, social secretary and timekeeper and will be remembered by those of us who knew him for his quiet but efficient way of doing things and his willingness to assist others in their duties.
In 1996 we made John a Honorary Life Member and, he served as president for the ensuing three years. At the end of the 2000 season, although by now a "back seat member", [his words!] he was awarded the Clubman of the Year Trophy in recognition of his, still considerable, input and interest in Club events. Always a keen tourist in Britain and abroad, in later years, Tuesday and Thursday potters with the local CTC were still something to be enjoyed by this lifelong cyclist.
Prior to WW2 army service John had joined his then home club, Redditch Road and Path CC, and, he kept up his membership to the extent that, as a Life Member, he was a distinguished guest at their 125th anniversary celebration last year.
Our sincere condolences go to his widow, Janet, their six children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
*** TORQ FITNESS PRODUCTS *** - very kind offer for members from MSW member Matt Hart:
Matt runs Torq Fitness who supply energy bars and drinks and other fitness related products. He is a regular rider of the evening 10s and is easily identified by the Torq fitness kit he rides in. Matt is offering 10% off all web prices. More details on the offer and how to order can be found here.
