2022-03-31 Cycling Weekly

Can Steve put theory
into practice this year?

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CW FITNESS PROJECT

DANNY LLOYD

THE ‘BALLER TURNED BIKER

M y fitness project Not long after that, I upgraded to a has been a godsend. Whereas my
is to turn myself Wattbike Atom. You couldn’t get actual ability in football was slowly declining,
from a footballer bikes for love nor money, so I made cycling excites me because I know I
into a cyclist. From do with an old mountain bike until I can only get better. I recently read Dan
the age of 21 until managed to get hold of a Ribble cyclo- Bigham’s book Start at the End, which
has taught me to break everything
I hung up my boots last May, I was a cross bike, and eventually got my first down and study the details.

professional goalkeeper. In fact, I had road bike too. It’s amazing watching my body change:
I’ve already lost 5kg, mostly upper
two full-time jobs: I managed to balance Last year I did my first ever race, a body bulk. On 13 March I did my first
100-mile ride, the Tour of Lancashire,
football around my oil refinery job, cyclo-cross event, and it was brutal – and the week before that I did the Strade
Bianche sportive, my first time climbing
working shifts – two 12-hour days, two Nick Craig and all the top boys who’d over 3,000 metres. When you do these
events, it makes you appreciate just how
12-hour nights, been cooped up good the pros are. I’ve got so many goals
this year, and I just can’t wait to find out
then six days off. DANNY LLOYD over lockdown what I can achieve.

I ended up being Age: 32 were back, and

third-choice Hometown: Runcorn, Cheshire the ground was

‘keeper for most Occupation: Oil refinery bone-dry. My

of my career, but process operator average heart rate

that suited me Rides for: Frodsham Wheelers CC was 188bpm for

because I had the Current FTP: 288W | 3.6W/kg an hour – it was

full professional @DannyLloyd13 horrific! Even so,

lifestyle of a dannylloyd13 I was hooked and

footballer with was doing regular

the back-up of GOALS FOR APRIL Zwift races, as

a job. I played Climb as much as possible in preparation well as rides with
for Morecambe for the Fred Whitton Challenge my dad on the
in League Two, road – he’s 57
Crewe in League Ride strongly at Manchester Sheffield but he’s a diesel
One, spent Manchester sportive (3 April) engine and would
some time with drop me after an
a Spanish club, Complete the Yorkshire Classic in 4hr hour or two. It
30min (24 April)

and had a spell on P R O J E C T G O A L S ( N O W - O C T ) was then that I

the training staff Transform my goalkeeper body realised I needed
at Wolves in the into a cyclist body some structured
Premier League. training. In a
Complete Fred Whitton Challenge virtual meet-up
My dad has in under 8hr (8 May) with the Ribble
always been a Weldtite boys
very keen time Qualify for the Gran Fondo World on Zwift, I asked
triallist, and so Championships by finishing in the top for coaching
I was brought 20% at the Tour of Cambridge (12 June) recommendations
up on cycling. and the team’s
During the first Ride as strongly as possible coach Jack Rees
lockdown, us at the Etape du Tour (10 July)
Complete my debut crit race

Break 24min in my local

footballers had 10-mile TT on my road bike offered to help.
to find a way of Increase 20min power to over 4W/kg He’s been setting
keeping fit, as my training for the

we didn’t know past year, which

whether the season would resume. has been really helpful. I’m averaging Photos Andy Jones

An old back injury ruled out running, 12-14 hours per week.

so I bought a spin bike. That soon got My biggest fear as I came to the

boring, so I bought cadence and speed end of my football career was finding

sensors and got going on Zwift. something else to fill the gap, so cycling

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Will the ex goalkeeper The data:
hit his season targets? it starts here

Wahoo Systm’s Full Frontal test
produces a ‘four-dimensional
power’ (4DP) profile with four
key metrics. These are Danny’s
benchmarks at the start of
the Project:

Neuromuscular (NM)
5sec power: 1,065W (13.3W/kg)

Anaerobic capacity (AC)
1min power: 480W (6W/kg)

Maximal aerobic (MAP)
5min power: 331W (4.1W/kg)
Functional threshold power
(FTP) - 95% of 20min power:

288W (3.6W/kg)

CW fitness editor says: With
only two years of cycling
experience behind him, Danny has
developed a solid base with a very
respectable FTP of 288 watts. His
five-minute power is surprisingly
close to his 20-minute power,
suggesting his training has been
weighted towards longer efforts
– understable, given that most
of his goals involve riding (very)
long distances. To take his fitness
to the next level, he may benefit
from focusing on shorter, harder
intervals to develop his VO2max,
as and when he can fit them in.

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R A C I N G R E S U L T S In association with

DOMESTIC

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ROAD RACING Wheelers); 3. W. Hornby (CS South Hams); 4. D. Field Day: Thomas took the win
Keyte (RNRMCA); 5. E. Newton-Nevago by a margin in Dorset
S U N DAY, 2 7 M A R C H (unattached); 6. G. MacDougall (RNRMCA).
No Nonsense Circuit Races round one
Coalville Wheelers Road Race (Coalville, Leics): Twickenham CC Dave Peck Memorial (Hammerstones circuit, Halifax, W Yorks):
E, 1, 2, 3: 1. Harry Tanfield (Ribble Weldtite Pro (Virginia Water, Surrey): Women 3, 4: 1. Georgina Oakley (INFLITE); 2. A.
Cycling) 130km in 2:45.00; 2. M. Mottram Women E, 1, 2, 3: 1. Isabel Darvill (Pro Noctis- Loftus (JRC Interflon RT); 3. L. Toy (Beeston RC); 4.
(unattached) +0.16; 3. M. King (Ribble Weldtite Pro Rotor-Redchilli Bikes); 2. E. Proud (Grinta T. Reid (RFDA); 5. A. Ramsay (Leicester Forest CC);
Cycling) +1.49; 4. D. Hird (Embark-Bikestrong) +1.50; Coaching); 3. A. McWilliam (Bianchi Hunt Morvelo); 6. E. Horrocks (East Bradford CC).
5. R. Lamb (Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling); 6. P. 4. S. Botteley (Team LDN-Brother UK); 5. H. Ralston
Cocker (Richardsons-Trek). (Paceline RT); 6. M. Gammons (Saint Piran WRT). TIME TRIALS

Cornish Summer Series round one Barnsley Road Club Yorkshire Spring Series S U N DAY, 2 7 M A R C H
(Wheal Jane circuit, Truro): (BKCAT circuit, Wakefield, West Yorkshire):
Men 2, 3, 4: 1. Ben Savage (VC Equipe-Flix Oral E, 1, 2, 3: 1. C. Sherriffs (unattached); 2. S. McInnes Merlin Cycles Classic Series round one
Hygiene); 2. J. Brooks (unattached); 3. J. Pearcy (Clifton CC York); 3. H. Stroh (TAAP Cervelo); 4. T.
(Mid Devon CC); 4. W. Piccin-White (JRC Interflon Bartlett (VC Lincoln); 5. C. Hilbert (Clancy Briggs (Wimborne, Dorset, 24 miles):
RT); 5. R. Harrison (Mid Devon CC); 6. W. Baker Cycling Academy); 6. O. Sawyer (JRC Interflon RT).
(Penzance Wheelers). 3, 4: 1. Chris Kneen (Manx Viking Wheelers); 2. J. Men:
Women 2, 3, 4: 1. Catriona Ross (Bridport CC); 2. H. Ladle (unattached); 3. D. John (Yomp Bonk Crew); 4.
Rainger (North Devon Wheelers); 3. J. Bolsom (Saint D. Hepton (Team Bikestop Tyrekey); 5. E. Dowes 1. Thomas Day (Elevate Home Solutions Soenens)
Piran WRT); 4. N. Hamill (Saint Piran Development (unattached); 6. L. Smith (Calder Clarion CC).
Team); 5. E. Warren (Saint Piran Development 49.39
Team); 6. K. Nadine (Plymouth Corinthian CC). S AT U R DAY, 2 6 M A R C H
Men 3, 4: 1. George Eames (North Devon 2. J. Giles (Primera TeamJobs) 52.09
Wheelers); 2. J. Fitzgerald-Patrick (Penzance Miche West Thames League round two
(Hillingdon circuit, Middlesex): 3. S. Thompson (Podium Addict) 55.52
COMING UP Women: 1. Lucy Harris (LAKA Pedal Mafia RT); 2. L.
Kane (LAKA Pedal Mafia RT); 3. S. Morgan Women:
Otley CC 10 mile TT (unattached); 4. A. Kellow (Bianchi Hunt Morvelo); 5.
Date: Saturday 23 April A. Greenaway (LAKA Pedal Mafia RT); 6. M. Bullock 1. Lucy Gadd (Storey Racing) 56.03
Held on the A168 near Harrogate (East London Velo).
look out for the slight rise on the Fourth Cat Men: 1. Reuben Stovold (unattchd); 2. S. 2. L. Chant (Southampton Univ RCC) 57.46
way back. The men’s course Barrett (unattchd); 3. J. Thuysbaert (Kingston Wh);
record is 19.31 by Paralympic pilot 4. B. Kitching (Amersham Road CC); 5. J. Reynolds 3. S. Turner (trainSharp) 57.50
Adam Duggleby, the women’s is (unattchd); 6. V. Skambraks (Dulwich Paragon CC).
21.58 by British Cycling academy All other races abandoned due to a crash. Veterans on actual:
rider Maddie Leech.
Closing date: Tuesday 12 April Ben Forsyth Memorial (Fife Cycle Park, Scotland): 1. Paul Pardoe (Peterborough CC) 50.58
Men E, 1, 2, 3: 1. Callum Thornley (Wheelbase-
Ythan Road Race CabTech); 2. F. Crockett (Ribble Weldtite Pro
Date: Thursday 21 April Cycling) same time; 3. G. McArthur (The Cycling
Making the most of the evening Academy) +1.06; 4. T. Shoreman (Wheelbase
sun this is part of the Grampian CabTech) +1.28; 5. D. Kain (Spokes RT); 6. L. Rosie
Evening Road Race series. This (Spokes RT) st.
particular race consists of three Men 3, 4: 1. Graeme Hart (Hart’s Cyclery); 2. D.
laps of a “challenging”, according Hasbullah (Livingston CC); 3. H. MacLaren
to the organisers, seven-mile (unattached); 4. A. Clark (Torvelo Racing); 5. J.
circuit around the villages of Vernon (Edinburgh RC); 6. L. Bates (EH Star).
Kinharrachie, Ythanbank, Women: 1. Rachel Payne (Kinross CC); 2. R.
Raxton Brae and Ardlethen Boynton (Aberdeen Wheelers CC); 3. K. Rhodes
in Aberdeenshire. (Vanelli-Project GO); 4. M. Ramirez Rodriguez
Closing date: Thursday 14 April (unattached); 5. M. Jones (unattached); 6. F.
Lofthouse (Livingston CC).
2. J. Webb (a3crg) 51.34
Northants CRA Spring Handicap Series round four
(Walgrave, Northants):
3, 4: 1. George Stephen (CERO-Cycle Division); 2.
D. Switzer (Welland Valley CC); 3. E. Grandidge
(UpShift Nutrition); 4. J. Vernon (Welland Valley
CC); 5. E. Hibell (Strada 2020); 6. J. Freeman
(Rockingham Forest Wh).

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ZWIFT RESULTS

CYCLING WEEKLY CLUB 10 TT

EVENT #88
COURSE: TICK TOCK | WED 23 MARCH

MEN

1 Pete Younghusband Race3R 20:38 5.5w/kg 373w
2 Jiri Belfin - 21:11 5.1w/kg 399w
3 Daniel Baines - 21:25 5.0w/kg 368w
4 Jos Jongeling - 21:39 4.8w/kg 365w
5 Santi Conti HISP 21:48 5.0w/kg 376w
6 Jason Eisenhuth - 22:15 4.3w/kg 405w
7 Paul Waddington teamWKG 22:22 4.3w/kg 338w
8 Ian Tucker ZSUNR 22:24 4.0w/kg 381w
9 John Rumbold Team Chaos 22:31 4.3w/kg 320w
10 Mike Waddell HERD 22:37 4.2w/kg 331w

1 Heli Laurila WOMEN 24:23 3.6w/kg 215w
2 Alex Bevan Team RAVE 25:11 3.4w/kg 228w
3 Carol Westmorland GANNET CC 26:01 3.4w/kg 192w
4 Luizete Dias Border City Wh 26:40 3.2w/kg 164w
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1. Malcolm Smith (Peterborough CC) +13.14
2. G. Williams (Twickenham CC) +12.24 Heritage
3. P. Jones (Primera TeamJobs) +12.04
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1. Giles Greening (Tri UK) 56.46
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3. M. Cox (VC St Raphael) 59.06
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1. Jennifer Lemen (PDQ Cycle Coaching) 1:06.06
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3. C. Heighton (Ferryhill Wheelers) 1:30.14
Junior Boys: Finlay Tarling Don’t miss next Wednesday’s event
(Flanders Color Galloo Team) 51.38 on the Innsbruckring course
Junior Girls: Abbey Thompson
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Paracyclists: Martin Hailstone
(Chapeau! Vive le Velo) (1:01.55) 55.59

Darlington CC 25 (Bedale, North Yorkshire):

Men:

1. George Peden (Team PB Performance) 49.10

2. J. Levick (Rose Race Team) 50.48

3. M. Schubert (Darlington CC) 51.59

4. S. Muir (Blumilk.com) 53.50

5. A. Adams (Harrogate Nova CC) 54.45

6. K. Murray (Vector Racing) 55.06

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Women: 1. Keri Parton (Team Boompods) 35.41 2. G. Leech (Loose Cannon’s Conditioning) 51.33
2. L. Rogers (Congleton CC) 36.16
1. Caroline Ratcliff (Ferryhill Wheelers) 1:06.25 3. J. Dickens (Pro Vision RC) 40.26
4. C. Spencer (Newcastle Tri Club) 41.48
2. L. Ball (Valley Striders CC) 1:08.38 5. T. Gregory (Buxton CC) 48.21 Coalville Wheelers 10 (Osgathorpe, Leics):
6. C. Wrench (Crewe Clarion Wh) 49.05
3. S. Foulds (Velo Culture) 1:10.06 Men:

4. S. Burrows (Vive le Velo) 1:12.18 1. Ollie Hucks (Saint Piran) 20.21

Road bike: Rob Carter (Cleveland Wheelers) 55.24 2. M. Gill (Saint Piran) 20.39

3. O. Peckover (Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling) 20.44

Bridgnorth CC 18 (Bridgnorth, Shropshire): Newmarket C&TC 7.5 (Ashley, Cambridgeshire): 4. A. Pritchard (WattShop) 20.55

Men: Men: 5. G. Peasgood (Team HUUB) 21.14

1. Richard Bussell (AeroCoach) 39.06 1. Jordan Black (West Suffolk Wheelers) 17.43 6. R. Walters (Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling) 22.19

2. D. Fellows (Solihull CC) 40.53 2. G. Wallace (Magdalene Boat Club) 18.44 Women:

3. X. Disley (AeroCoach) 43.54 3. A. Purcell (CC Sudbury) 18.52 1. Alison Forvague (Empella Cyclocross.com) 25.37

4. T. Hales (Wrekinsport CC) 44.10 4. A. Kennedy (Ipswich BC) 19.15 2. C. Vickers (Loughborough Lightning) 26.29

5. J. Mills-Keeting (Bridgnorth CC) 44.56 5. O. Clark (West Suffolk Wheelers) 19.31 3. H. Moore (Ilkeston CC) 26.38

6. P. J. Glaze (Stourbridge CC) 44.58 6. R. Farrow (West Suffolk Wheelers) 19.48 4. G. Campbell (Born to Bike) 28.55

Women: Women: 5. A. Winkless (Coalville Whs) 29.45

1. Jessica Rhodes-Jones (AeroCoach) 46.52 1. Kerry Brennand (Newmarket C&TC) 22.14 6. E. Hamill (Dumfries CC) 29.53

2. R. Jones (Bridgnorth CC) 1:01.28 2. A. Sole (Full Moo Cycling) 22.47

3. V. Doran (Wrekinsport CC) 1:09.45 3. C. Wyke (CC Sudbury) 30.46 Stretford Wheelers 10 (Byley, Cheshire):
Men:
Road Bikes: 1. Alastair Ribbands (Congleton CC)
2. H. Jordan (Otley CC)
1. James Pearce (Solihull CC) 44.16 S AT U R DAY, 2 6 M A R C H 3. D. James Williams (Velotik RT) 21.04
4. A. Wright (Total Tri Training) 21.16
2. G. Blackman (West Midlands Police CC) 46.42 Orwell Velo 20 (Debenham, Suffolk): 5. T. Williams (Velotik RT) 21.35
6. A. Hughes (Seamons CC) 21.37
3. S. Biddulph (Born to Bike) 46.54 Men: Women: 21.43
1. Maddie Leech (CAMS Racing) 22.20
1. Lloyd Chapman (Loose Cannon’s Conditioning) 2. J. Roberts (Team Coop-Hitec Products)
3. S. Lewis (CC Ashwell) 22.23
Crewe Clarion Wheelers 16.5 (Nantwich, Cheshire): 43.16 4. M. Fairclough (Salford CC) 23.12
5. S. Clifford (SheHair RT) 23.47
Men: 2. M. O’Brien (Loose Cannon’s Conditioning) 43.44 6. T. Gregory (Buxton CC) 25.45
31.39
1. Sean Mullen (Port Sunlight Wh) 29.26 3. N. Partridge (VC Baracchi) 45.43 31.57

2. A. Ribbands (Congleton CC) 31.19 4. G. Taylor (Shorter Rochford RT) 46.01

3. M. Ivings (Buxton CC) 32.24 5. J. Bosley (Stowmarket & Dist CC) 46.24

4. J. Foggensteiner (Apus Peak RT) 32.36 6. P. Hurry (Plomesgate CC) 47.06

5. S. Filder (Velo6 Racing) 32.42 Women:

6. P. Knupfer (Manchester Bicycle Club) 24.02 1. Hannah O’Brien

Women: (Loose Cannon’s Conditioning) 49.28

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When it comes to pumps, the Doc’s magpie-like behaviour knows no
bounds, with shininess trumping usefulness every time

Y ou will have noticed that the by the roadside. It won’t happen. Why
big story of 2022 has already the hell would I want to do that? As a
happened. It is, of course, consequence, and in much the same way
Matej Mohorič’s seatpost most of us buy helmets on any criteria
winning Milan-San Remo, apparently other than their ability to absorb an
unassisted. This caused wild celebrations impact, I buy pumps on any basis at all
among fans of dropper seatposts apart from than their ability to put air in
everywhere, who’ve endured an eternity a tyre.
as they waited for the first big road win.
I buy them for their smallness. Their
Mohorič himself neatly avoided any lightness. I bought what was just about
overstatement afterwards, when he said the first mini-pump ever made from
that, “dropper seatposts are the future carbon-fibre, and no one who knows me
of cycling.” was surprised. Nor would they have been
surprised to discover that it didn’t even
All that being settled, I thought this almost work. The first time I tried to use it
would be the perfect time to discuss a was to rescue a rider I’d met stranded by
closely related – and time-honoured the roadside. She ended up walking home
– telescopic cylinder that has been anyway. Her remark, “Why don’t we just
in cycling since almost the start, and leave the valve open and maybe the air
doesn’t get enough attention. That’s the will blow in of its own accord?” was all the
conceptually very similar bicycle pump. more hurtful for its accuracy.

I am an incurable optimist when it I’ve always felt it’s important never to
comes to pumps. I believe, deep in my test a mini-pump at home. You should
soul, that I’ll never need to inflate a tyre

How to... ride slowly

Most of us are obsessed to an unhealthy running a free cheese-tasting, as a friend are one, to push a bit less hard on the
pedals, and two, to lower your cadence.
degree with riding quickly. This is despite of mine once did and from which he has Do not allow these things to creep back to
normal. Do not be distracted by the fact
the many very sound reasons to go slowly. never recovered. that other bike riders are going faster than

Going slowly is much more compatible Riding slowly is difficult if you’re used to you – this is actually a good thing,
since it shows you’re going slowly.
with getting to places in the sort of riding fast. The most important two things
Do not start thinking about
condition which will make our aerodynamics, frame torsional
stiffness, Primož Roglič or, above
arrival welcome. Many is the Taking it easy is a all, Strava. If you must use your
employee who has arrived early valuable skill computer, set it to a screen of
but disgusting, only to discover altitude, temperature and time
of day and compass bearing.
that when it comes down to it most Above all, try to enjoy yourself.

bosses prize delicate aroma ahead Some people have a natural gift
for going slowly. It’s a skill that
of good timekeeping. should not be underestimated.

Going slowly is a much better

way to enjoy the ride. You can see

things you’d otherwise miss, say

“hello” to country vicars and the

like, and you’re much less likely

to ride blithely past a village shop

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The novelty value of a mini-pump always
looms larger than life for the Doc

always just put it straight in your pocket Another (a Leyzne) because it was a ACTS OF CYCLING
STUPIDITY
or saddle bag, and enjoy the surprise. I lovely, anodised blue colour.
An estate agent told me recently
almost threw what actually turned out to I even have a travel track pump, which about a flat she was attempting
to sell in London. It was a new,
be the best mini-pump I’ve ever owned is a beautifully balanced compromise that quite swanky development, and
featured secure bike parking in an
over a hedge the first time I used it. There means it’s too heavy to travel with but too underground bike garage.

was an ingenious system of a retractable useless to use at home. Another because She took some potential buyers
round to see it. The vendor was in,
hose and a chuck that screwed securely it went to 260 psi – I’ve no actual use for and so were about five bikes, all
stacked in the living room like
onto the valve that completely baffled me, it, but who wouldn’t want to know they they’d been put there deliberately
to make the place look small and
and the instructions were 50 miles away have the capacity to put a bottle rocket on short of storage.

in a bin. the moon? “What about the bike parking?”
asked a potential buyer, looking a
My approach with “At the All of this is why around doubtfully.
track pumps is the I hope the dropper
“Well, I guess it’s OK for some, but
same. A bike-shop last count, post is not the future you’d hardly put Petronella down
owning friend once of cycling. It seems there,” said the vendor.

introduced me to I owned 12 like exactly the sort “Who’s Petronella?” asked the buyer.
someone, not as, of thing I’d develop “She’s the Cannondale. The Trek is
Barbara, the Specialized is Sheila…”
track pumps”“This is Michael, he’s a similar, damaged
The flat is still on the market.
a national champion,” relationship with.
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but, “This is Michael, All you’d need to do

I’ve never shown him a track pump he would be show me a blue one, or even

didn’t buy.” (I was actually buying a track better, a wooden one, and I’d be putty in

pump as he said this.) your hands.

At the last count, I owned about 12 I’ve never had a CO2 inflator, by the

track pumps, sitting together in my bike way. I’ve never in my life been in so much

store like they’ve grown out of the floor. of a hurry that I can’t find half an hour to Photos Alamy

I’ve owned far more than that – I’d reckon stand on a roadside verge learning about

at least 20. I bought one (a Silca) just the defects of my own personality and

because of its historical significance. swearing loudly.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Onchan Cup
1954

L ittle is known about this
race in 1954. We know it was
three laps around the village
of Onchan on the Isle of Man
and we suspect it was part of the week of
cycling held annually on the island that
encompassed the Manx International
road race – sometimes known as the
Manx Trophy.

What we have been able to work out
is that this is Main Road and the bank in
the background still exist. The shop on
the left, the rather dandy proprietor of
which has taken a break to come out
and watch the race go by, is now an
antiques boutique.

We do know the race was won by
R. Man, followed by R. Chapling and
D. Smith rounding out the podium. We
rather hope that the rider in the middle
of the peloton, the only one wearing
shades despite it clearly being a bright
day, is the eventual winner.

Photo Cycling Weekly archive

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FROM THE ARCHIVE

Cycling
18 February, 1899

Where to clean your
bike, and boy racers

on the roads

Ahashtag has been circulating The National Saturday night. Riding Pictures CW archive
on social media for the last Cyclists’ Union up Alconbury they
week or so, raising restricted any prizes, met two carts coming
the issue of lack of storage bikes included, to a towards them abreast
for bikes. People have been tweeting pics maximum value of at top speed, racing
of their bikes hanging off balconies, in 10 guineas (around in fact. One cart
bathrooms and next to beds along with £10.10) meaning they swerved towards [the
the hashtag #ThisIsAwkward. were of questionable riders] and grazed the
use to a ‘racing man’ tandem’s handlebar
This week’s cover shows that, in anyway. “He cannot then smashed into the
London at least, cyclists were facing the sell it, because such an poor rider behind. He
same problem two centuries ago. Mind act would constitute was badly knocked
you, not many pictures on Twitter have him a professional about and his machine
included a grand piano. under the Union’s completely wrecked.”
rules.” It’s amazing to
The cover was often a standalone think such a rule would have been strictly No matter what hits
illustration, or topic of its own, an policed, but there’s every chance it was. you, getting knocked off your bike is no
observation on the idiosyncrasies of Strict policies around prizes, sponsorship fun at all.
cyclists at the time so there was no and amateur versus professional
further comment on where readers delineation continued for decades. NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE
should clean their bikes within the
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raised the issues of bikes as prizes. chronicling the narrow escapes IS ESSEX
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