Posts Tagged cycling
The Piece of Cake – Summer special
Posted by Site Admin in Club Events, Everything Else on July 25th, 2011
It has often been noted that the Piece Of Cake, South London’s Legendary cake-shaped cycle sprint consists of 3 parts, Left Leg, Right Leg and third (pub leg) well it could be that last thursday was a record entry, but for the pub leg. We seeemed to fill most of the back of the jolly woodman celebrating our various summer travels. Which is a mystery because initial legs of the piece of cake were represented more exclusively. Well done simon, by the way.
Left Leg Right Leg
Nicky 5.06 5.11
Andy 4.38 3.36
Simon 4.12 4.12
Sophie 4.51 4.52
Ben 5.16 5.10 (Thats bromptons for you).
Yeah yeah, new world record…..whatever!
Posted by Nolan in Everything Else on June 10th, 2011
On a breezy evening 7 runners layed their lives on the line and hurtled round the Piece of Cake time trial course on their assortment bicycles in an attempt to beat the previous World Record 3:58….
We probably had some of the fastest set of times ever recorded since records began. However Ed ruined the fun for every one, by smashing the above (and mightily impressive dare I say) record, setting a new time of 3:43. Even Bradley Wiggins would struggle to beat that! He even showed up with a posh bike that even had areo handle bars..FFS! I’m not bitter, honest 
Well done Ed…hmmph.
Left Leg Right Leg
Ed 3:43 3:50
Andy 4:51 4:42
Simon 4:50 4:05
Nolan 3:59 xxx (retired with the hump)
Nicky 5:04 5:01
Will 4:35 4:32
Richard 4:07 4:16
Feel the burn... click on photo for more action!
Le Morceau de Gateaux Est Retournee
Posted by Site Admin in Club Events on April 21st, 2011
South London’s favourite cake-shaped cycle sprint got of to a measured start with times posted unlikely to threaten the current sub 4 club record.
A mix of vehicles, including a fixi and an electrical powered nonsense ensure that the piece-of-cake’s reputation for fielding creative cycling solutions remains undimmed. And congratulations sophie for a) turning up on a proper bike and b) doing so well only a few days after the marathon.
p.s. the winner was nicky as I think she was the only one to turn up with her crash helmet, so the rest of us are all disqualified anyway.
Left Leg Right Leg
Andy H 4.50 4.47
Sophie 4.44 4.44
Stuart 4.39 4.40
Steve F 4.47 4.48
Nicky 5.15 5.23
Ben 4.45* 4.44
*battery on the woosh was only turned on for the left leg.
Save the Herne Hill Velodrome
Posted by Nolan in Everything Else on October 5th, 2010
Not running related but thought this might be of interest to a number of us who’ve been to the track or have an interest in cycling.
‘Save the Velodrome’ Campaign launches today with an open invitation to a public meeting.
An alliance of residents and cyclists has been formed to save a former Olympic stadium from closure. The Herne Hill Velodrome is the oldest cycling track in the country and the home of the 1948 Olympic Cycling Championships. But now it faces closure due to deterioration and lack of funding. There is no alternative track in London for the hundreds of children who ride and race there. In the past, that has included Bradley Wiggins, the three-time Olympic gold medallist, who began his competitive cycling career at Herne Hill.
The Campaign is the brainchild of Hillary Peachey, a local resident whose children use the site regularly. She says, “It seems shameful that, with 2012 approaching, London cannot even sustain the facilities it has. That is why we are calling on Londoners as a whole to save this precious resource.”
The Campaign kicks off with a public meeting at Dulwich College at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 6th October. But Londoners are asked to register their support on www.savethevelodrome.com
Campaigners aim to secure the future of the site and make it a viable long-term facility for all, including local residents and schools. Hillary adds, “We are going to find a viable, sustainable and environmentally sensitive solution. The only given is that it must be cycling-led, inclusive and work for the entire community.”
The agenda for the public meeting is to:
• raise awareness of the plight of the facilities;
• hear suggestions for the future proposed regeneration;
• review potential plans.
Peter Cattermole, whose club runs the site currently, says, “If you came here on a Saturday and saw hundreds of kids bombing around the track, you’d think it would be criminal to lose it. Anyone who cares about kids, cycling or the environment should come to the public meeting.”
To stay open, the Velodrome will need corporate and private funding, together with volunteer support. The campaigners are hopeful of getting it. “Cycling is one of the most popular sports in the country. If we pull together, we can save this amazing place for future generations,” says Hillary.
Details of public meeting:
Wednesday 6th October
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Great Hall, Dulwich College
Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD
Save The Herne Hill Velodrome
@ the Velodrome
Posted by roaming reporter in Everything Else on August 15th, 2010
The rain held off (only just) for the annual velodrome trip on Saturday as 9 keen cyclists tied themselves into the pedals of the racing bikes. After several practice laps to acclimatise to the steep banking, the group began to work together in close formation. Simon won the 8 lap race with Will close behind. The team relay race was won by the A-Team (Andy H, Nicky, Steve F, Simon) after a fast starting B-Team (Will, Stuart, Mel, Ben).
This was Stuart’s first time at the drome, so he set off rather nervously…
but there was celebration after the first lap….
Thanks to Will for organising the event.
Piece of Cake Race no.3
Posted by Nolan in Everything Else on August 6th, 2010
Todays top sports news, (other than Norwich play Watford in the Championship tonight, it must be Autumn already!) www.beckenhamrunning brings you the Piece of Cake Results. Brought to you by Simon…..
Last night the 3rd PoC event nearly didn’t take place due to lack of
entrants, but then a few latecomers arrived and the race was on. Windy
conditions along the home straight impeded the chance of any new course
records.
Left Leg:
Jen 5:06
Mel 4:45
Nicky 5:02
Andy 4:34
Simon 4:07
Right Leg:
Simon 4:08 (+1s)
Andy 4:40 (+6s)
Nicky 5:04 (+2s)
Mel 4:41 (-4s)
Jen 5:08 (+2s)
Jason books holiday
Posted by will in Everything Else on August 3rd, 2010
I’m just told in a further statement from Herne Hill Bookings regarding the 2nd Annual Beckenham Runners trip to the Herne Hill Velodrome that:
“Unfortunately Jason is on holiday in Lanzarote on the 14th. Will make sure whoever is replacing him attempts to grow Jason-esque sideburns by then!”
It is unclear whether Jason has just booked the holiday or this was always the plan.
Anyway, reminder:
2nd Annual Beckenham Runners trip to the Herne Hill Velodrome will fall on Saturday 14 August 2010 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
More Piece of Cake dates
Posted by will in Everything Else on July 29th, 2010
As discussed last night, two more pieces of cake have been fitted into busy August. These are:
Thursday 5 August (shall we say, 7.15pm start (school night))
and Friday 20 August (shall we say, 7.30pm start night)
Dunwich Dynamo Dun
Posted by will in Everything Else on July 26th, 2010
Two Runners, made it to Dunwich on the Suffolk coast by bicycle over night on Saturday, participating in the Dunwich Dynamo. Steve and Will (I) decided fairly early on with the warm weather conditions and very slight head wind (and low number riders from the club, just us two!) to set down a fast (ish) club record even though it is not a race.
We left at 8.10pm on Saturday and arrived at Dunwich at 6.30am. Our total stops lasted 1hr30m with 30m for midnight lunch. Our average speed was 13.3mph.
Thanks for the support to the start and Tony for driving us back. Photos to follow.
Herne Hill Velodrome
Posted by will in Everything Else on July 8th, 2010
Its official, the 2nd Annual Beckenham Runners trip to the Herne Hill Velodrome will fall on Saturday 14 August 2010 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. As for Coach Jason, a statement from Herne Hill Bookings reads:
“I’ll ask Jason, otherwise we have plenty of other enthusiastic experienced coaches”
For those new, here is last year’s report. For around a fiver, you get an hour on a velodrome with a qualified coach and free hire of track bicycles and helmets. Its good fun, providing it doesn’t rain. Any questions see Will (top of photo) at the club.
