Eric the Eel | 
01 27th, 2010| 
Meet at Clock Tower Page Park at 9:am – Steve Light to lead ride – Have fun
Jan
24
From Jer….
Just thought I would let you know the white horse challenge enties will be open on 30th Jan. If I remember 6 of us did it last year, and had a great ride.
Hope to see you there.
Ann and the kids will be helping out at the start or on a feed station so if you have any potential helpers let us know.
Jeremy
White Horse Challenge
WHC 2010 date is 25th April. You will be able to enter on the 30th Jan – more details to follow soon.
Date: 25th April 2010
Route: 150 km distance
Start/finish: Shrivenham, Wiltshire
Entry cost: 25
http://www.whitehorsechallenge.com/index.html
Jeremy
Jan
24
A number of us have entered/are thinking of entering this 85mile cycle race – only 750 places left – sold out last year! Should be a good fun! Lots of hills 2,275m’s of climb!!!!!!!!!
Now in its fifth year, this Classic based on the town of Monmouth just across the border in Wales offers 85 miles of the most varied terrain available with three mile climbs followed by 25% walls. Couple this with stunning scenery and all within 25 miles of the start and finish in Monmouth, our route will not only challenge the fittest riders but also offers a great chance for those wanting to ride their first Classic event. The course is designed so that you can shorten your effort at any time should your fitness let you down making it a great way to see the Forest of Dean and ride a sportive at the same time. We offer the opportunity to sign-on on Saturday, collect your numbers and goody bag, and visit our trade area and local attractions in the tented village, which goes on all day Sunday as well. Sign-on opens at 07.30 on Sunday and the trade cafe will be open from 7am for early refreshments and carbo loading. Sunday’s start is between 8-9am with riders set off in small groups. The ride will be timed and have a full mechanical backup service at the start plus en route to try and keep everyone on the road to complete their ride. Two well stocked feeds will keep the nutrition levels up and welcome refreshments await all finishers. The route will be well signposted with our now well proven routing arrows and warning signs to help you have a safe and easy journey. There is plenty of excellent local accommodation plus camp sites within easy reach, so why not make it a weekend and bring the family. This year we will offer free secure overnight bike storage in the start village courtesy of Kryptonite. Unfortunately due to limited free parking, we have to restrict entries to 1000 and therefore we strongly recommend early entry to guarantee your place on this Spring Classic – we sold out in 2009!
We look forward to welcoming both new faces and many returning riders in 2010.
details here
http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/FOD/forest_of_dean_spring_classic_cycling_sportive.html
Route is tough
http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/FOD/85mile_forest_of_dean_spring_classic_cycling_sportive.html
Jan
16
Happy New Year – I hope you have had a good start to the new year and the snow has not put pay to too much training…
AGM for Friday 5th February 2010 from 19:30 at the Clocktower, Warmley
 http://www.warmleyclocktower.org.uk/contact.htm
The Clocktower Association
The Clocktower
Tower Road North
Warmley
Bristol
BS30 8XU
 Thanks to Alex Hayes for sorting this out
 Please bring your own refreshments and any offers of bringing cakes, buiscuits  will be greatly received by all!
Well done to Jer for being Club Member of the year 2009, unfortunately, he will have to relinquish his glory for 2010 to somebody else – as usual we will need nominations for Club Member of the Year 2010  - Please can you send me your nominations and a short bit on why you feel they should be nominated.  If you cannot make the AGM your vote will still count as long as I receive it before 5th Feb. Once I have a few names I will set up a poll on the message board and you can vote on line – only one vote per person – otherwise it will be a little unfair!
 Fill my inbox with your nominations – eric@kingswoodtri.co.uk
Nov
10
THORNBURY RUNNING CLUB AQUATHLON
Entry Form
Sunday  14th March 2010
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane,
 Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BS
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Short Distance – 500m Swim / 5K Run
Long Distance – 1000m Swim / 10K Run
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1. Individual Race
2. Team Race – Two people enter. One completes the swim and the other completes the run. Teams can be made up of differing ages and gender.
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Prizes will be awarded for both short and long distances as follows:
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Top 3 men
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Top 3 women
-Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Veteran 40+ man
-Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Veteran 40+ woman
-Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Supervet 50+ man
-Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Supervet 50+ woman
-Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Relay Team
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**Goodie bag for all competitors**
Thornbury Aquathlon 2010Entryform
Nov
10
I did this as a relay event – really good event!
Black Sheep Sports introduces its second running of this race.
The Wye Ultra Marathon. This addition to the Ultra calendar takes in the breathtaking Wye Valley, a well known area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and the stunning Forest of Dean. Starting and finishing in the beautiful market town of Ross on Wye, the event is suitable for the novice ultra runner, through to the seasoned runner.
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This event filled up in 2009 so please get the entries in early to avoid disappointment. ENTER HERE
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Nov
10
The Scott Aztec Forest of Dean Trail series is just a few weeks away.  Great winter bench tests.
Race 1 is on the 22nd November starting at 10am
Race Distances
Competitors will have a choice of 1, 2 or 3 laps of the addidas trail
1 Lap = 5.4km 2 laps = 10.4km 3laps = 15.4km
more details http://www.blacksheepsports.co.uk/public/default.aspx
Nov
10
Kendleshire Golf Club, due to the success of last year.The date Tuesday 22nd December.
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PARTY NIGHT MENUÂ
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STARTERS
Winter vegetable soup, served with parsnip crisps.
Chicken & red pepper salad, with a roasted tomato coulis.
Duo of salmon mousse with a bed of mixed leaves and a citrus dressing.
Trio of mushrooms, steeped in brandy cream and sat on a garlic slice with chervil.
 MAIN COURSES
Christmas Carvery of Roast Beef & Turkey, with your choice of December vegetables.
Baked Scottish Salmon, served with mange tout & green beans, with a chive shallot beurre blanc.
Lentil, Chickpea & Spinach stew, with butternut squash mash.
All main courses may be accompanied by December vegetables from the Carvery.
DESSERTS
Christmas Pudding, served hot with brandy cream.
Baked Chocolate Torte with an orange & cointreau syrup.
Classic Vanilla Cheesecake with a spiced winter fruit compote.
Continental Cheeses with biscuits & crackers.
 Thanks very much, Lee
Below – list of people attending:
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| Lee Francis |
| Alex Hayes |
| Eric Downey |
| Katharine Downey |
| Matt Robinson |
| Corinne Robinson |
| Paul Sheppard |
| Stacy Sheppard |
| Steve Sheppard |
| Kate Tamblin |
| Jer Dale |
| Ann Dale |
| Rich James |
| Alex James |
| Nicola Bateman |
| Richard Hathway |
| Ali Lucas |
| Edd Stevens |
| Steve Penman |
| Jackie Penman |
| Marcus George |
| Marcus George +1 |
Nov
10
Congratulations to Jer, Chris and Dave for coming 14/26 (4’s behind 13th!) on the recent three up TT -
 14    J Dale              Kingswood
         C Glover          Tri Club
         D Meikle          1:06:01
Results 3up22009
Aug
21
What a fantastic effort from all competitors and supporters. An incredible 24 finishers including many Newbies and a few PB’s.
Results as below:
| Posn | Name | Time | Klasse | Swim/Rg. | T1 | Bike/Rg. | T2 | Run/Rg. |
| 337 | Langdon Matt | 10:18:41 | M-35 | 1:14:41/1205. | 05:05 | 5:24:42/764. | 04:16 | 3:29:54/141. |
| 481 | Downey Eric-’the-Eel’ | 10:34:57 | M-40 | 1:04:37/420. | 03:59 | 5:28:44/870. | 05:44 | 3:51:52/431. |
| 617 | Glover Chris | 10:49:20 | M-45 | 1:06:46/556. | 04:13 | 5:20:28/665. | 04:12 | 4:13:40/818. |
| 732 | Meikle Dave | 11:00:54 | M-35 | 0:59:34/164. | 03:29 | 5:16:20/561. | 05:46 | 4:35:43/1216. |
| 770 | Aleknavicius Kes | 11:06:20 | M-50 | 1:05:35/465. | 06:02 | 5:49:11/1329. | 05:45 | 3:59:45/567. |
| 772 | James Richard | 11:06:33 | M-50 | 1:07:46/625. | 04:51 | 5:27:33/842. | 04:14 | 4:22:07/969. |
| 825 | Dale Jeremy | 11:12:42 | M-45 | 1:08:46/709. | 06:16 | 5:29:36/893. | 06:12 | 4:21:49/962. |
| 855 | Bromley Andy | 11:16:45 | M-50 | 1:27:38/1934. | 05:19 | 5:39:39/1124. | 07:01 | 3:57:06/523. |
| 904 | Robinson Matthew | 11:22:27 | M-40 | 1:10:55/921. | 05:29 | 5:46:50/1283. | 04:59 | 4:14:11/833. |
| 1202 | Light Stephen | 11:53:59 | M-30 | 1:11:58/1005. | 08:22 | 6:05:44/1626. | 12:49 | 4:15:04/850. |
| 1227 | Francis Lee | 11:56:01 | M-25 | 1:06:54/563. | 04:56 | 5:42:01/1185. | 08:03 | 4:54:05/1477. |
| 1290 | Williams Mike | 12:03:53 | M-40 | 1:14:23/1176. | 05:28 | 5:48:23/1316. | 05:13 | 4:50:23/1427. |
| 1403 | Hale Ross | 12:20:10 | M-40 | 1:25:21/1858. | 06:24 | 6:01:41/1578. | 09:33 | 4:37:08/1240. |
| 1540 | Snailum Gary | 12:40:06 | M-40 | 1:29:25/1982. | 07:07 | 6:14:56/1753. | 08:26 | 4:40:09/1283. |
| 1599 | Sheppard Paul | 12:49:57 | M-35 | 1:13:41/1122. | 06:32 | 5:40:43/1154. | 08:31 | 5:40:28/1857. |
| 1711 | Sansivieri Elena | 13:17:53 | W-35 | 1:13:04/1079. | 06:45 | 6:33:27/1922. | 07:18 | 5:17:17/1691. |
| 1737 | Cox Nigel | 13:23:55 | M-50 | 1:13:08/1084. | 07:28 | 6:21:41/1828. | 09:26 | 5:32:10/1807. |
| 1741 | Hodges Andrew | 13:24:34 | M-40 | 1:25:28/1862. | 06:48 | 6:52:52/2029. | 12:09 | 4:47:14/1383. |
| 1758 | Melichar Jan | 13:30:00 | M-40 | 4:51:34/1443. | ||||
| 1864 | Sheppard Steve | 14:02:48 | M-40 | 1:08:03/639. | 06:21 | 6:16:08/1768. | 08:33 | 6:23:42/2003. |
| 1865 | Chivers Mark | 14:02:51 | M-40 | 1:12:48/1058. | 10:36 | 6:49:09/2016. | 15:28 | 5:34:48/1829. |
| 1941 | Penman Steve | 14:48:33 | M-45 | 1:38:04/2129. | 05:45 | 6:32:21/1918. | 07:23 | 6:24:59/2005. |
| 1978 | Gussey Andrew | 15:23:00 | M-40 | 1:42:38/2178. | 08:47 | 7:19:51/2116. | 07:38 | 6:04:04/1949. |
| 2036 | Andrews Louisa | 16:48:00 | W-30 | 1:12:28/1032. | 10:50 | 8:22:28/2191. | 18:13 | 6:43:59/2033. |
| DNF | Crocker Philippa | W-45 | 1:57:08/2243. | 12:23 | ||||
| DNF | Buttle Kevin | M-50 | 1:45:22/2199. | 12:50 | ||||
| DNF | Coleman Rich | M-50 | 1:07:30/604 | 03:57 |
