Latest:
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2018
Published: April 20, 2018
This year we shall be riding for 4 days in the Welsh Marches commencing on Sunday 13th May. Headquarters will be at Llandrindod Wells the home of the National Cycling Museum. Preliminary Routes and distances have now been published on the site.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Contact from Paul Tuohy
Published: February 18, 2018
Message from the Chief Executive of Cycling UK.
Just a message to say what a great find on the web. I owe so much to the fellowship and guidance from club mates of London St Chris and the national sections. A mini CTC (CyclingUK), where I now work. Thanks.Paul Tuohy
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
History of the National Club
Published: January 20, 2018
Two new sections have been added “Growing Pains” and “Glorious Years”.
“Troubled Times” will follow shortly.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Roll of Honour photographs
Published: January 9, 2018
24 Hour Champions 1975.
Left to Right: T O’Byrne (London), M. Parker (North Staffs), A. Cahill (North Staffs), W. Marshall (London), J. Cahill (North Staffs), P. Cahill (North Staffs), T. Finney (North Staffs), P. Alloco (London).
Photo: J. Cunningham
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfesters Christmas Dinner 2017
Published: December 9, 2017
Present:
Bob Beaman, Barry Lomas, Dave Tipper, Peter Hambley, Derek Everton, Alan Conlon, Peter Swinden and Judy Hitchens.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Roll of Honour
Published: August 1, 2017
A new section “Roll of Honour” has been added under “History of the Cycling Club”. If you have information please be free to contribute; particularly we need information on the Pilgrimages organised by Carl Eherenzeller.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2017 The Cotswolds
Published: June 28, 2017
The latest tour is included. I would welcome help on the routes described and identification of the riders on the photographs. Regards, Peter.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Octogenarian 70 mile Charity Ride
Published: June 24, 2017
Peter Hambley life member of RAFA and chairman of the Newcastle under Lyme Branch has successfully completed a cycle challenge raising money for the Wings Appeal.
On Saturday the 3rd of June a reception of members of the RAF Association, the Tri-Services Association and 435 Squadron of the Air Cadets met at the Newcastle cenotaph. I was presented with a cheque for £100 for the Wings Appeal and at 9 o’clock one tandem and six bicycles set off for the RAF station at Cosford. A support group in mini- bus, car and motor bike followed shortly after.
The ride in fine weather through rural Staffordshire passed through the villages of Swynnerton, Ellenhall, Ranton, Gnosall, Church Eaton, High Onn, Blymhill, Ivetsy Bank, Bishop’s Wood, Boscobel and was completed in 3 hours 15 minutes, not completely uneventful the tandem having two stops with a broken chain and a puncture. On the way we were joined by 3 more riders who had ridden from South Staffordshire.
At Cosford’s Family Services Centre our ten riders were applauded by a large welcoming group including all the supporters who had come by assisted transport. The 5 members representing the RAFA included serving members, Squadron Leader Gareth Stevens and Chief Technician Kerry Stevens.
Photographs were taken of the group. We then proceeded to the RAF Museum restaurant for a light lunch break. Afterwards the support group left to visit the Cold War hanger and at 13.45 we commenced our return ride to Newcastle. The route via Weston under Lizard and Tonge, Blymhill, Brineton, Orslow, Gnosall and return. The weather was ideal with a slight following wind and the journey was completed in 2 hours 45 minutes. 71 miles in 6 hours at 10.33 miles per hour.
My thanks are due to the members of RAFA and the Tri-Services who have made the ride possible, brother David and the riders. Alan Conlon, Dominic and Sarah Crompton on tandem, Colin King, Simon and Austin Scott (11years old cycled over 80 miles) Peter Swinden, Derek Everton and Bob Baker.
To date over £1750 has been raised for the Newcastle under Lyme RAFA Wings Appeal. Thank you for your generous support.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
S.W.A.M.P. and the origin of Mayfest
Published: January 2, 2017
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
2015 80 k Mayfest Anniversary Ride
Published: November 26, 2016
Tour of Staffordshire and Cheshire
The four intrepid riders of the 75 mile ride have learnt nothing, and now 80, they are accompanied by two more over 75 years old.
Thursday 3oth July
Peter Hambley, Michael Evans, Peter Swinden (80 year olds), David Evans, Derek Everton, Teifryn Williams, Pat Hebda and Jess Casey (over 75s), Bob Baker, John Baddeley, John Bradbury, Alan Conlan, Steve Rowley, Ray Ryland, Photographer Alan Preston. Other riders joined on the route: Linda and Brian Horswill, Jack Allen(80).
Route
Home, Oakhill, Boothen, Over A500, Trent & Mersey Canal, Cycle Route No. 5, Canal Museum, Etruria, Cycle Path 440, Cauldon Canal (4), Milton (8.5), Cycle Path 55, Fegg Hayes Bridge (9.5), Ford Green Hall (10.5), Chatterley Whitfield disused mine (12), Cycle Path 55 (12.5), Gillow Heath, Mow Cop (18)
Mow Cop: Home of Primitive Methodism and Panoramic View (19.5)
Lunch: Congleton Garden Centre (21.5)
Astbury, Brownlow Heath, Somerford Booths (26.5), Swettenham, Bridlepath Davenport Hall (30.5), Cycle Path 71, Brookhouse Green, Spen Green, Brownlow Heath, Scholar Green, Red Bull (38.5), Canal Cycle Path 5, Bathpool Park, Cycle Path 555
Ice Creams: Westport Lake(44.5)
Middleport Pottery, Wedgwood Roundhouse, Basford, Hartshill, Penkhull Village, 198 Trent Valley Road, Home (50 miles)
