Category Archives: Results

Steve Uttley dominates the Lambert One Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: A decent day to greet the walkers although the absence of a gate opener at the Bury Track half an hour before the off made us wonder if we would lose the event unless we could straddle … Continue reading →

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The Reg Goodwin Trophy Result, August 14, Chorley

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Thanks as ever to Dave Evans for the revealing report and Greg Smith for the excellent photos, of which there are many more to use in ensuing posts. Much appreciated. The athlete whose name we see on the trophy achieved … Continue reading →

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FRED PEARCE RELAY – A PHOTO MONTAGE

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We are so grateful to Charlotte Pearce for this lovely set of images from the Fred Pearce Relay. I’ve resisted creating a competition for the most amusing caption to accompany any of the photos, although a few spring to mind! … Continue reading →

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The Fred Pearce Relay, July 24 – a memorable day

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: A terrific turnout of 6 teams of 3 made this year’s race particularly memorable and very grateful thanks must be extended to Fred’s family In the guise of Christine and Charlotte who provided a sumptuous buffet and … Continue reading →

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THE MONTH OF JUNE: LWC 3 KM TIME TRIAL

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Tony Taylor

There’s been a good response to our June 3 kilometres time trial. Hence it looks as if the notion is proving useful and motivating. Thanks are due too for the accompanying messages, which add spice and interest in maintaining our … Continue reading →

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Barnard Trophy 10 Kilometres, Sutton – July 3

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Good support today and the threat of inclement conditions did not materialise despite poor weather north and south of the race venue until an hour before the off.  Actual race number 3 of the 20/21 season brought … Continue reading →

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THE MONTH OF MAY: LWC 3 KILOMETRES TIME TRIAL

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Last month we decide to test out whether having a monthly time trial would be interesting, fun and an incentive to keep including in our differing training regimes a ‘fast’ session. Hence here are the clockings from May. For those … Continue reading →

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Heatwave hits the Dick and Zena Smith Trophy Races, June 5!

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dick Smith [39] in the company of the great Harold Whitlock [1], 1936 Olympic 50k gold medallist, at the start of the Liverpool-Manchester race – date uncertain Dick with Jim O’Neill [5] to his right followed by Harry Wheeler [?] … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Final Race 60 of a unifying initiative

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Messages from John and Helen, the co-organisers of the Virtual Series, to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude. John Constandinou The finishing line has been crossed, and the race is finally complete. We have done it. Whether you … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 59

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Despite my absence through illness we missed out on keeping our Age-graded top spot by less than 1%. Excellent performances and turnout. All being well I’ll manage to post an effort for the last race of the series – Week … Continue reading →

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