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Men's tandem bike:T Bayley and A Broyad (both the time being. The event had started at midday
Artic Tacx RT) - 100 miles in 3:29:35. and was still going strong until after 4pm. This date
does put some time pressure on those preparing the
Kevin Tye, Mark Vowells, Bob Loader Tim Bayley
and Adam Broyad have submitted claims for engraving and prize giving (Geir Robinson and
national records. Geoff Perry) but if there were any cracks they were
expertly papered over. Congratulations to Katja and
Congratulations to all riders who have taken part in many thanks to Alf Engers.
the Group’s 2019 programme, and in particular to
trophy, medal and certificate winners and record Trophy winners 2019
breakers. Medals are awarded for places in all of the Dick Goodman Cup (Best 10 on standard) - Alan
Group’s open events, and the list is too long to be Murchison +8:04
reproduced in this report. All medals and trophies will Don Byham Cup (2 nd on standard in May BH
be presented at the annual lunch on Saturday 8th 10) - Geir Robinson +7:09
February to those winners who attend. Russ Cup (Best 25 on standard) - Geir Robinson
+19:55
So, on to winter training once again - stay safe out
there! Arthur Wilkins 25 Trophy (Fastest 25 of season) -
Liam Maybank 47:56
The Robinson Trophy (Best 30 on standard) - Claire
LONDON & HOME COUNTIES Emons +21:08
John Hoskins Tom Drew Medallion (Fastest 50 of season) - Alan
Murchison 1:42:37
The LH&C Annual Luncheon & Prize Giving was Charlie Cole Cup (Best 50 on standard) - Alan
held on Sunday 17 th November at the usual venue Murchison +36:01
of Alderman Golf Club. Alf Engers was the guest Laurie Dixon Bowl (Fastest 100 of season) - Alan
speaker and attendees were provided with a free Murchison 3:36:49
copy of his book (I Like Alf) due to the generosity of Members’ Cup (Best 100 on standard) - John
one of the committee members, providing a unique Lacey +1:16:51
memento of the event. Many attendees had in fact Ladies 100 Cup (Fastest woman’s 100 of season) -
competed against Alf, or perhaps more correctly Katja Rietdof 4:03:49
had at least ridden in the same race! The event Mal Rees Shield (Best 12 hour on standard) - Katja
was superbly organised by social secretary Katja Rietdorf +68.47
Rietdorf. With over fifty attendees the atmosphere 24 Hour Perpetual Award (Best 24 hour on
was excellent, and the immediate rapport felt standard) - Russell Kealey +72.62
between Alf and his audience was obvious. His Mae & Dolf Lang Medallion (WBAR on standard -
presentation finished with a question and answer 10/25/50) - Claire Emons +52:28
session and that would have gone on much longer if B.A.R Founders Trophy (BAR on standard -
the audience could have had their way! But even 10/25/50/100) - Alan Murchison +1:15:37
good times have to come to an end – so we’ll just Screwed Down Trophy (BAR runner up on
have to wait until next year for a repeat. standard) - John Lacey +1:07:45
One feature of the Lunch was the attendance of no Jim Burgin Award (1 st ) (L&HC open events on
less than four Distinguished Life Members from the standard) - Joy Payne +17:15
group. Frequent attendees Jim Burgin (Group Jim Burgin Award (2 nd ) (L&HC open events on
President and Honorary Vice President of the standard) - Gillian Reynolds +17:03
VTTA) and new DLM Roy May were joined by Jack Jim Burgin Award (3 rd ) (L&HC open events on
and Sylvia Armstrong a few days after Jack’s 90 th standard) - Michael Bennett +15:35
birthday. Jack and Sylvia virtually ran the group The Rocco 25 - Event cancelled
between them for many years and all of the current Other Achievements
members owe them a great debt. It was really good
that they were able to attend. Fastest 10 of season - Alan Murchinson 18:36
Fastest 15 of season - Liam Maybank 28:41
The move to a November date seemed to find Best 15 of season on standard - Liam Maybank
approval and will almost certainly be continued for +11:24

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