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 …
Mar 26
Alwyn Jones is new to Lincsquad and is a keen cyclist who likes to compete in Sportives in the UK and around Europe. In his own words Alwyn gives an account of his day on the Cheshire Cat is absolutely tropical conditions… 6am alarm. We’ve lost an hour of sleep! pre ride prep begins. Start …
Mar 11
The day started with the alarm ringing out reminding the Dobber house at 04.15 that the season was just about to begin. Quick shower, pack the car and we was off, arriving at Rutland water just after 6.30. We weren’t the only early birds though as Marcus Plume, Emma Phillips and Mark York had already arrived and …
Feb 25
After having such an icy winter I spent quite a bit of time out on the mountain bike instead of the road bike and although having had my mountain bike for nearly four years this was the first time that I had actually used the thing properly! Then one evening while browsing twitter I saw a tweet …
Jan 27
As well as our own club ‘Time Trials’ which start on the 11th April 2012 (Dave Hinch will provide more details shortly), there are also open events that you can enter as long as you are a member of a CTT affiliated club such as Lincsquad. Time trialling is the simplest of competitive formats: a race against …
Jan 19
This has again been another fantastic season for Lincsquad. We have again run our 3 flagship races – the Challenge, Bomber and the Brigg sprint. These races were a great success and with even more entries for these races since last year, meant the committee relied heavily on Lincsquad members and family to help out. …
Dec 20
The sportive is basically a long training ride with the useful addition of a map and directions. The ride will set off from the Ancholme Leisure Centre at 8am and riders will be able to choose whether they do the full 100 miles or cut the route short to 100 km when they reach Market …
Nov 29
The club AGM will take place on Thursday 12th Jan 2012. It is to be held at King William IV, Scawby Brook, Brigg. Starting at 7:30pm. All members are welcome, this is your chance to have your say and get involved in the future of your club.