May 01
Team Lincsquad had a massive representation at the weekend for the return of the Grantham Sprint Tri, despite the appalling weather conditions. The rain was heavy and the wind was making it feel very cold so hats off to all who finished it was a very tough race especially for those who were first timers. Josh Jones …
Apr 28
My First race of the season and therefore my first race as a junior rider took place nearby to Grantham at Barkston Heath RAF flight school; the track is narrow and has relatively tight corners but very fast long straights. After warming up on the rollers beneath the shelter of our car boot, I set …
Apr 26
If Carlsberg did Triathlons? ….. Three Club members Alan Woodcock, Phil Binch and myself (Steve Grocock) have just returned from a week in Eilat (Israel) competing in the European Championships. Representing Great Britain in our respective age groups (at Triathlon) has been a new experience for us all, and well, they don’t come much better! Eilat …
Apr 17
Sunday saw an excellent turnout for the Paul Kirk Memorial North Lincs Cyclosportive, renamed this year in memory of a Scunthorpe rider who died, aged 50, while taking part in the inaugural event last year.
Apr 12
Last night saw the first Lincsquad club TT of 2012 attended by a massive 54 riders. The tea time weather seemed to be looking OK but with the darkest of dark clouds looming it wasn’t long before the heavens opened. The rain came down heavy and soon left large areas of standing water for riders to negotiate. …
Apr 09
More than 1,000 runners took part in the first Hull Marathon on Easter Sunday 8th April 2012. The race, which started in Alfred Gelder Street at 8am, weaved through some of the Hull’s most historic streets. The route included landmarks including the KC Stadium, The Deep and the Humber Bridge. The event, sponsored by Hugh …
Apr 08
Paul Carvill does his first Road Race in eight years and Chris Ware does his first Road Race EVER! The Ray Levers Road Race (run under TLI) is held on the Torworth Circuit (nr Blyth) by the Harworth & District Cycling Club. The race is run under a Handicap System and sees three groups set …
Apr 08
The ‘Buxton Mountain’ is an early season open time trial over a very hilly circuit in the Peak District and is renown as one of the toughest in the UK covering a total of 33 miles (for Seniors and Vets) and 22miles (Juniors and Women). The event traditionally takes place on Good Friday and this …
Apr 01
The Apollo Triathlon took place on Sunday 1st April at South Hunsley, East Yorkshire. The race consists of a 400m swim in the South Hunsley pool, followed by a loop around the undulating and scenic bike course. There are one or two climbs along the route and some sweeping, long descents through rural East Yorkshire, …
Mar 28
A weekend of action with Lincsquadders racing at Clumber Duathlon, Oulton Park Duathlon and Lincoln 10k. Clumber Duathlon (Report by Steve Dolby aka Dobbers) This was the second of three duathlons which Lincsquad had representatives in through the month of March and the field was split between Saturdays Clumber park and Sundays Olton Park event. The …