Southborough & District 10

A few Thornton members took part in a 10 mile Time Trial on the Q10/33 Tenterden course on the 28th March. The weather was wet and windy so personal bests were not beaten on the day. Here are the actual times posted and a few photos from the day.

Don Houghton 27.35

Colin Tuckwell 25.18

Eric Bates 29.36

Russ Mason 31.06

In the News

This article was published in the Croyden Advertiser. 

A CYCLING club founded in Thornton Heath will be riding home.Members of Thornton Road Club, which is now based in Kent, will cycle from Romney Marsh to Thornton Heath on May 17.The club was founded by Thornton Heath cyclists in 1946 and at its peak had 70 members from Croydon, Mitcham and Lambeth.As its membership dwindled in the 1970s and 1980s, the name was kept alive by members in Kent and Sussex who went on to attract new members.Member Richard Foster, 48, said: “None of our members are from that area now so we thought it would be nice to cycle from here and come home as it were.“Not many of us have actually been to Thornton Heath, although we bear that name.”He said the 70-mile route would be “a stroll in the park” for some of the riders.Thornton Heath residents who want to take part can call him on 01303 26422

Thornton Member gets Hitched

Graeme Pilcher, a keen member of the Club, finally made an honest woman of his long standing partner Viv, on Valentines day, February 14th.  Many Club members attended the marriage ceremony and evening celebration at the Gand Hotel, on the Leas in Folkestone. An excellent time was had by all, the Grand was an excellent venue and all the arrangements were really well thought through (except the phone call to Graeme's phone, during the marriage ceremony) and Viv - you looked extra special. Mr & Mrs Pilcher have not been seen for a few weeks, as they escaped to Madeira for their honeymoon. Best wishes for a long and happy future together, from Thornton Road Club. Following the usual Club run on Sunday 15th February, riders joined Graeme for the morning coffee in the salubrious surroundings of the Grand Hotel. Arm chairs, music by the resident pianist and coffee from a cup and saucer made this an unusual, but very agreeable meeting place.  No doubt we'll return here again for coffee, in the future. Has anyone any other ideas for novel meeting places? You can veiw a slideshow of some of their photos here Kent Wedding Photographer

Words courtesy of Richard Foster.

 

Downland Spring Sportive - Sunday 19th April 2009

For all Thornton members that wish to take part here is the information for the Downland Spring Sportive.

100 mile ride through the lanes of South East Kent. You will ride over the North Downs, through the flats then up and over the tail end of the South Downs.

The lanes will be quiet and the scenery varied throughout the ride, rolling hills, woodland, orchards and flat farmland.

You will be looked after before, during and on the ride. Free tea coffee and biscuits at the start, feed stations on route, and tea coffee and snacks at the finish.

Following the riders will be a sag wagon with mechanic and spares.

The ride will start at 9.00am 

Parking near start.

Entry Fee:  £20.00

All enquiries regarding entries to Event Organiser Bryan Jackson

Email: bryan@downlandcycles.co.uk

Telephone: 01227 479643

Entry online here