CCH Social

Come along for a drink and a catch up at the Clapton Heart on Thursday 16th April from 8.00pm.
Nothing to formal.. pop down if you can.

Mike

Tour de Normandie final report.

 

The biggest win of Alex Peters's career to date was not to be. This despite his finishing in the same time as the winner but loosing out to the time bonus system. On the penultimate Stage the whole Tour de Normandie field was broken in the end by our lad from Stokie and his crazed drive for a solid overall lead. It was only a slip-up in the final run-in where just 500m from the line Peters hit something and went to ground. Getting up and to the line he lost the 45 seconds advantage he had established by attacking and destroying all of his GC opponents (and their teams) in heavy rain in the last half of the stage. 

Alex Peters
"With 85km to go I attacked and bridged to a 7 man group that was up the road. Then my team mate Davy Gunst who was with them rode as hard as he could to get me into yellow, after his sacrificial effort I had to do it on my own"
 
This audacious act was not on the menu; Peters dishing out high stakes, risk all pain was a fresh approach for this race. By the finish SEG staff, race officials, riders and followers were impressed by something special in road racing they had been witnessing. There was no such thing as sitting and waiting for Alex 'the dramatic' Peters.

SEG Racings Director Sportive 
Micheil Elijzen

Taking the yellow leaders jersey to wear during the last stage (by virtue of finishing points but in the same time as Dimitri Clayes) was some consolation. Alex needed to cross the line ahead of his Belgian adversary on the last stage to Caen. He and SEG Racing did all they could but it was not enough to prevent those unreal bonus seconds coming into play.

Being on the the last stage podium for two reasons; as best young rider (the white jersey winner) and runner up overall, Alex was left to reflect on how close he had got to top step time. Second hurts, he may have preferred third place as not being too close to No.1 is easier to live with. 

Alex Peters
"The support I see from my old club back home matters to me and it really helps when I'm trying my hardest"

Alex's next stage races are; Tour de Bretagne 25th April - 1st May (Blaireau campagne) and **Ronde de I'Isard 21st - 24th May (Pyrenean high mountains) **Keep an eye out for this one as CC Hackney are looking for more supporters to head down for this. The destination town and more news here and on CCH's facebook page soon.

White & yellow jerseys back in Hackney

The team and bike done good

Koga cycles
SEG Racing

 

Alex Peters leads 2015 Tour de Normadie into today's last stage

Stage 5 heart break 2nd again - but good enough for 1st over all

Sunday 29th March 2015 - Etape 6
Former CC Hackney rider Alex Peters leads the Tour de Normadie into the last stage from Torigni-Sur-Vira into Caen today. Let's hope he and his team can pull off a great win to reward the sterling efforts they've all been putting in this week. 

Facebook post from SEG Racing:

"Great-Britain, this is one of your future cycling stars; Alex Peters. U23 talent and current leader in ‪#‎TourdeNormandie‬! Still one day to go for Alex to win this race. Give your support to him! ‪#‎TalentDevelopment‬"

Fammy Peters

"Tour of Normandie final stage. Another wet and windy day, cross wind could be a major factor but we are all hoping and fingers cross that the SEG boys hold on to the yellow Jersey and mountain Jersey."

 

Message received from Alex yesterday evening:

"I'll bring the yellow back to Hackney! I will try very hard."

KIT NEWS

Dear CCH members,

CC Hackney's new jerseys are now here and available to buy from London Fields Cycles, proof of membership is required at the point of sale.
Currently CCH offers a pay and collect service from ~ request by email only.
We will keep you updated as to when Hub Velo and Two Wheels Good hold jersey stock.
Shirts will also be sold at membership day 18th April from 9am CCH Hq.

Size chart:
SIZE.             CHEST (in)        CHEST (cm)

PRO  SPORTS                     
          (XS)        29.1-32.3
2.       (S)          32.3-34''             82-86
4.       (M)         35.4-37''             90-94
6.       (L)          38.6-40.2''          98-102
8.       (XL)        41.7-43.3''         106-110
9.       (XL)        43.3-45''             110-114
10      (XXL)      45-46.5''             114-118

Prices:
Adults pro cut jerseys £65
Adults sports cut jerseys £50
Youth pro cut jerseys £65
Youth sports cut jersey £40

BIBSHORTS & SKINSUITS
Prices:
Adult bibshorts £65
Youth bibshorts £50
Adult & Youth skinsuits £95 

These are now available to buy. Please note the cut off date for this distribution order will be on 13th April 2015.

http://www.cyclingclubhackney.co.uk/kit.html

Important: Please measure and choose the correct size as there will be no exchanges. The size chart is on the kit ordering page.

Judith and Keir (CCH kit team)

CCHackney Primavera Circuit Race 1 next Saturday 28th March 2015

Our first of three spring circuit races is at the lea Valley Velopark next saturday - thankyou those who have offered their help - can you be there for 8am- for an 8.15 start when sign on will open. Everyone else I hope to see you there too either racing or supporting our riders.

A fantastic evening was had by all at the Cycling Club Hackney Awards Night.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Was great to see so many club members together under one roof lots of positive vibes, some heckling (no names..), delicious buffet and even a few intervals on the turbo.

Great to see the film made by the "CCH production team' well done all involved great effort.

Thanks to Neil Irons and Kier for the fantastic bespoke awards, fantastic.

This was the first Awards night and already plans are underway to make it bigger and better next year. There were some winers who didn't make it, I still have your awards. Here they are please get in contact with me.
Emma Jane Hornsby winner of the Women's RR Award
Mario Baumangauter fastest 10 TT
Nigel Field Most improved Rider
Liam Collins Best track performance

Charlie Winner of the Road Race Award

  Winner Jess Feeney the best U16

 Judith the fastest Womens 10 TT

Kier winner of the Riders Rider Award, youth

 Frank taking the Riders Rider Award he is also took the youth Cyclo Cross trophy !

 Logan De Mon winner of the most BC points... over 200

 Mike winner the Cyclo Cross Award

 Charlie winner the best U12 award

 Serafinio receiving his best U8 trophy

 Molly winner of the U14 award

 Harry receiving the 'Broken Fork Blade' award for rider returning from injury.

 Euan picking up his 'smashed lens" award for Rider Returning from injury

 Thanks to everyone who came along.

Here are the trophies for our Cycling Club Hackney Awards night.
Saturday March 7th at the Hackney Marshes Centre Doors 19.30

Please do all come along.... Mike