Last
Saturday four members of the Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club rode the
“Mad Jack” Audax event. The ride covers some of the most
stunning scenery offered by the High Weald, however riders have to
pay for the privilege of stunning vistas by investing heavily in
sweat and toil by ascending a total of 2506 metres on the circular
route through Burwash, Brightling and the Fairlight Country Park,
before a tortuous return leg to Hailsham.
Later
that evening, over fifty club members and guests attended the annual
prize giving awards evening, ably hosted by Club Chairman Chris
Martin.
Peter
Morris was recognised for his outstanding season which saw him claim
both the Senior and Short Distance BAR awards along with the season
long Classic League competition. Peter’s most outstanding moment
of the season was undoubtedly his success in the prestigious Lewes
Crits road race series, where he was crowned overall winner.
Other
winners on the night were David Beale who received the Middlemarkers
trophy, Alan Lloyd for the Points competition and Vet’s BAR award
and Junior talent Dan Gardner, who claimed the Junior BAR award to
round off a fabulous season of racing. Nick Dwyer had another record
breaking season, lowering the club 10 and 25 records, whilst Rob
Pelham proved his mastery of the 100-mile event by winning both the
ESCA and SCCU events in sub four hour times. Peter Baker, John
Mankelow and Alan Lloyd were awarded medals for being the top
National VET’s team in this year’s 100-mile competition.
Natasha
Fuller swept all before her and claimed the Ladies BAR, her stunning
season also saw her notch up 10 new club records. Doug Gardner
deservedly received the Zonca Bradshaw trophy, awarded for the rider
who has a big heart and shows real commitment to the club.
A
touching footnote to the evening’s proceedings arose when partially
sighted Peter Burbery, a long serving and respected member of the
club, took to the stage and proceeded to recount the racing carer of
another Lewes stalwart, Horry Hemsley. Peter recalled that as the
years had progressed Horry had commented that as opposed to his glory
years he had to resign himself to being a back marker for most
events. In a light hearted recognition of this, Peter had made a
fabulous trophy, complete with flashing light, in the form of the
“Lantern Rouge” an award given to the back markers in iconic
races such as the Tour de France. Horry received his award to
heartfelt applause in recognition of his continued support and
participation in club racing events.
More
details of all events may be found at
www.lewesawanderers.co.uk/index.htm as well as the club’s new blog
site at http://www.leweswanderers.blogspot.co.uk
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