It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Liz Booker, wife of Geoff Booker of Trykit has died. Liz had recently been in and out of hospital for treatment on recurring cancers and finally succumbed on Monday 28th March. We extend our heartfelt condolences to…
Thames Valley
Just in case you missed the news from the Cycling Time Trials (CTT) AGM on 5 December 2021 I would like to remind members that front lights and helmets are compulsory from the start of this season in all CTT events. The new regulations are: 14. Competitor’s Machine…
The Thames Valley region is not having an AGM this year as there would have only been five people attending and the minimum required is seven. We desperately need people to come on to the committee. Emmeline wants to stand down as secretary / treasurer and we need…
We have received a note from Steve Avery that his mother, Pauline Graystock, passed away yesterday 1st June, not very long since his father left us. Great sympathy from all of us in the Tricycle Association. They were a great couple and many of us remember them from past…
Steve Avery has let us know that Tom Graystock passed away on Tuesday 28th April after contracting Covid-19 the previous weekend. He will be much missed. Our tender sympathies to Pauline and Steve Avery and his family.
Race report by Mark Silver With the sunshine of earlier in the week but a distant dream, two TA members, Gary Guntrip and myself were the first two riders off on this longstanding event around the southern Chilterns. Definitely no need for sun block on the day, with…
An invitation to our 66th Annual Luncheon on Sunday 17th February. I know there is a lot going on in February and that some of you live a good distance away from Hertfordshire, but if you are likely to be in the area and would like to join us…
The Kingston Phoenix are going to do two events to commemorate the memory of Frank Cubis. The first is a one off event held late season on H50/8 on 9th September. Not many 50’s are run this late especially on a reasonably fast course. Entry is also open to Trikes.
Arriving in good time for the Thames Valley regional lunch, there was time for a brief exploration of the National Trust woods in Ashridge Park where – on February 28th – every tree was utterly bare of leaves. Finding the “Water…
It was a cold start for the five of us that entered. Around 1 degree, so loads of clobber on for this one. Apart from the cold it was a lovely day with virtually no wind. Lez Young took the honours winning both the fastest trike and the…