Monthly Archives: July 2011

Rockingham Speedway Circuit: Race 3, 28/07/2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by richardjostler

Unusually for this summer it was a warm evening. My car’s thermometer was still reading in the mid-twenties as I parked, and the wind was light; it looked like we were about to be treated to a fast race. Word … Continue reading →

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The Tour de France Effect – Follow up

Posted on July 27, 2011 by richardjostler

If you read my post on the Tour Effect you may be interested in this article from BikeBiz. ITV4 witnessed huge growth in viewing figures over 3 weeks. The  figures also compare favourably with other, supposedly more popular, sports shown … Continue reading →

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Rockingham Speedway Circuit: Race 2, 22/07/2011 – Ups and downs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by richardjostler

A shorter circuit this week with the back section of the oval chopped off. This was compensated for by upping the lap count from last week’s 8 to 15. The conditions were cool with a westerly wind as we reconnoitred … Continue reading →

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The Tour de France Effect

Posted on July 21, 2011 by richardjostler

I’ve been involved with club cycling for several years and every season I’ve observed one unerring trend; a July membership spike. In the first week of July, while the peloton barrels across France and Cav takes his first stage wins, … Continue reading →

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Rockingham Speedway Circuit: Race 1, 14/07/2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by richardjostler

St Neots CC was well represented for the inaugural Rockingham Wheelers Circuit Race, held at the Rockingham Speedway Circuit. Tim and I were joined by veteran roadie Justin, for his 2nd race of the season and pro TT’er, but road … Continue reading →

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NCRA Series Race 6, 05/07/2011, DNS

Posted on July 7, 2011 by richardjostler

I had a well thought out plan for the final race of the NCRA summer series: I would work hard during the first two laps, then conserve my strength on the last lap and race for a top at least … Continue reading →

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