Midland DC

As the Echelon 10 mile tt had to be cancelled in July, Don Picken kindly said he would let us use his event in August for our points series. The K48/10 is not a fast course and the winds at the weekend, plus occassional downpours didnt make it any easier! The event was won by James Perkins, Zenith RC in 21.19.  Ron Hallam was the first vet on standard with a plus of 7.3. Second was Tony taylor a plus of 6.14 (this is his first event since his epic lejog experience). Third was Rob Weare with a plus of 5.22.

Results (PDF)

I have compiled the up to date positions in a bit of a hurry in order to meet Greta's deadline for the Standard Times so these are PROVISIONAL and need verification by Mick Ford (Whose word is law!!)

Alan Colburn

In stark contrast to the heatwave of the previous weekend, grey cold windy wet weather hit the Saturay

VTTA Midlands review of results ♦ £1000 points series tables ♦ WE Jones Trophy

With only one more event to ride in both of our season-long competitions I can confirm the up to date

Wow!   How time flies when you're having fun!! After four events I've just had the positions for the Points Series from Mick Ford, the latest event is the "25" on K16.  The full tables will be in a separate section but what I'd like to do is  quickly sum up the scene so far.  Remember that your four best rides count!

W E Jones Trophy for Best aggregate on Standard

Awarded for best aggregate performance on standard at all events promoted by the Group plus Shirley RC 50 mile TT.

Bill Massie Trophy for Best aggregate over 65 years on Standard ( Eligible Riders marked BM)

Awarded for the best aggregate performance on standard by rider over the age of 65 years at all events promoted by the Group plus Shirley RC 50 mile TT. (Joe Birks 30 mile TT not included this year)

Nomad Trophy for Best aggregate under 50 years on Standard (Eligible Riders marked NT)

Awarded for the best aggregate performance on standard by rider under the age of 50 years at all events promoted by the Group plus Shirley  RC 50 mile TT. (Joe Birks 30 mile TT not included this year)

I actually rode an event on Saturday which stayed dry, with not much wind and the occasional patch of blue sky - what is the world coming to?

Our Midlands Points Series, kindly sponsored by Echelon Cycles of Pershore, kicked off at the beginning of April with a Ten Mile TT on the Princethorpe course near Coventry ably organised by our President, Roger Gillitt backed up with enthusiasm by his happy band of helpers.  Mike Ford has taken over the statistics side and we now have the riders positions for the Series and also for the season long WE Jones competition.  The tables are presented below in detail and will be updated for both competitions as the season progresses.

VTTA Midlands Group

This is your invitation to the AGM of the VTTA Midlands Group at the Catherine De Barnes centre which is next to The Boat pub where excellent lunches are served. You could ride your bike to the pub for lunch and then roll into the AGM! Tell your friends; bring them along. This year we will be voting for a new President and there are a number of important items on the agenda (see below) which would benefit from your contribution. Les Lowe, our Group recorder, needs some help; he has excellent computer programmes for every aspect of the job, they are easy to use and do most of the calculations. However, Les would welcome some help so please give it some thought and see if you can spare a little time. Many thanks.

The first seven riders with minimum 4 rides to count in each age group will receive prizes to the value of £50 for first place to £20 for seventh. Congratulations!