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2010 Summer evening 10 TT Series Starts

Organiser Jim Blankley – Timekeeper Dave Smithers For a change, there were still conditions for the summer series opener after the windy and wet conditions of recent years. However it was cool and overcast to make everyone feel at home.Alistair Wareham of Team Swift was a comfortable winner with 23.17, ahead of Ravensthorpe CC’s Callaghans (father

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The Jane Tomlinson Appeal Istanbul to Leeds Ride

Stuarte Hinde and daughters, Holly and Chloe have accepted an invitation to take part in the Jane Tomlinson Appeal Istanbul to Leeds Ride this summer. They are all really excited about the trip, which Stuart feels will be a great adventure, especially for his daughters. Two years ago, Stuart was fortunate enough to ‘do’ the E2E, finishing in

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Hill Climb and Summer 10 Series 2009

Ian Cooke It was a record breaking 10 series this year with record numbers of competitors and Ian Cooke, breaking not only the event record, but also the course record with 21 minutes 45 seconds on the 5th August.The Calder Clarion Hill Climb, open to everyone, always takes place the Wednesday after the Summer 10 series closes.This

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C 2 C in a day – Martin Price and Peter Gillot will attempt C 2 C in a day

Martin Price on a training ride at Cleethorpes One lucky Calder Clarion reporter was given the privilege of interviewingsome of the bravest ( or dumbest, you choose) cyclists within theCalder.Our intrepid explorers are due to undertake an adventure, the likes of which they have never seen before. Read Interview 

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National Clarion Easter Meeting.Ramsbottom 2009

The 114th Easter Meet was held in Ramsbottom with the Old Mill Hotel providing a focus for the weekend. Calder where representedby Jean and Steve Burton, John and Norma Clayton and Jean and Dennis Hall.Highlights were an hill climb held on the famous Rake and a ride out to the Clarion House Cafe near Burnley. John Clayton visited Britain’s

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