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 …
Category: Lincsquad
Mar 11
Dambuster Duathlon-Rutland Water
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
Midlands XC Round 1 – Leicestershire RC’s Hicks Lodge Leg Burner
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
2012 Open Time Trials with the CTT
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
A note from 2011 Chairman Andy Veitch
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 Paul Kirk North Lincs’ CycloSportive
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
LINCSQUAD AGM
Nov 13
The Beast Dodger Laughton Duathlon
Spiky dark hair, a mean temperament, short stumpy legs and a hunched back…. nooooo not Rob Wood. Despite the similarities it also describes the beast of Laughton thats been spotted recently! The 21 duathletes needed to be fast on their feet and quick on their bikes if they were to avoid becoming its next victim. …
Nov 07
2011 Lincsquad Awards
And the winner is Male of 2011 – Steve Clark Female of 2011 – Nicky Robinson Youth of 2011 – Jack Garner Most Improved – Steve Dolby Race Performance of 2011 – Steve Clark (Czech) Newbie to Quadrathlon 2011 – Steve Dolby Ironman 2011 – Lewis Purcell Lincsquader of …
Oct 27
Winter Club Runs on Sunday Mornings
It’s that time of year again when the racing has come to an end and the training once again begins for next year. So it’s time once again to bring back the Sunday Club run from the Ancholme Leisure Centre. The rides will vary depending upon who turns up and the weather, as always nobody …