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2018 Prize Presentation and Club Dinner

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The Jubilee held their annual prize presentation at the Stocks Inn, Furzehill on Saturday 10th November. Honoring the Trophy winners and paying tribute to the unsung “backroom” members who work hard for the club.

Formed in 1935, the Jubilee year of King George V, it was the 83rd celebration for the Wheelers.

John Samways, Louisa Cooper, Andrew Cooper, Will Soloman, Phil Scriven, Tom Stocker, Martin Reeder, Nick Jones, Bob Richardson, Paul Brown, Tim Smith, Julian Snook & Clive Peskett were among the award winners.

Long standing member Jacky Prosser was presented with a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her service to the club.

A big pat on the back must go to social secretary Kevin Ridge who, once again organised the very successful event.

Reliability Series 2018/19 – Fifty in Four

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There hasn’t been rain at the start of a Reliability Ride like today’s 50 since probably the infamous 75M back in 2014.

Numbers unsurprisingly down on last year’s colder and dryer 50 – however 70 weather hardy riders signed on for the first of the Jubilee’s 2018/19 Reliability Ride series.

The format of the rides hasn’t changed much in recent memory, but there was a new look to the ‘backroom’ staff. Our former cake makers and bakers Aimee and Matt are busy making a family. So we had club members old and new helping out with the sign on and the teas.

Maybe it was the weather keeping people inside HQ, or something else? But the pre-ride atmosphere was spot on – with banter and chat flowing between members and guests.

As for the ride – it was wet.

Post ride – the cake just as legendary.

70 riders signed on, 64 riders signed back in within the time limit.

Thanks to Reliability Organiser Kev Ridge.
Sign on volunteers Simon and Dave
Associate Member sign on volunteers Peter Warhurst and Mike Woodgate
Mike Walsh for handing out UK Cycling swag and taking photos on the course
Last but not least Bruce and Maggie for serving the tea and cake.

See you all on the 9th December for the 100KM.

Finishers:

Drew Birrell
Darren Bonner
Mark Bowerman
Alan Brimecombe
Paul Canham
Raymond Claridge
Michael Courage
Victor Douglas
Neil Evans
Bob Ford
Mark Freeman
Simon Green
David Hammersley
David Harbord
Martin Hart
Ian Hayden
Keith Hemming
Mark Hitchcott
Michalina Hutna
Nick James
Andrew Khan
Rob Koppenhol
Mike Mackenzie
Maggie Maundrell
Luke Monahan
John O’Brien
Dave Pickering
Robert Piper
Tony Revell
Bob Richardson
Cliff Rowe
Phillip Scriven
Rupert Silman
Bob Smith
David Smith
Tim Smith
Tom Stocker
Daniel Thompson
Lyndon Thompson
Roland Tilley
Carol Tilley
Ian Turner
Michelle Walter
Richard Walter
Blair Ward
Toby Welstead
Peter Warner
Lee Norton
Jason Mallalieu
Kester Hewett
Gregg Meade
Mark Baynham
Andy Pratten
Tim Chetland
Aaron Lawes
Don Standhaft
Tony Derbyshire
Bob Bennetts
Luke Dowding
Graham Sharman
Chris Wilson

Club Kit Sale

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We have reduced the prices of our current Bioracer and Santini club kit. For prices click here.

We have a stand at the Primera Expo 2018 this Saturday (3rd Nov) where you can purchase the kit. Alternatively Bob Richardson will be bringing any remaining kit to the Reliability Ride this Sunday where it can also be purchased.

Jubilee Wheelers Prize Presentation Dinner 2018

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All members – the 2018 Prize Presentation and Dinner will be held at the Stocks Inn, Furzehill on 10th Nov.

Menus and information on how to pay has been emailed to all members. Keep an eye out on your inbox. Any problems or you haven’t received the info get in contact.

Isle of Wight Club Sunday Club Run – September 16th

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Sunday September 16th the Club Run will be to the Isle of Wight.

Leaving the usual meeting place at Kinson Library 0730 sharp to catch the 0915 ferry from Yarmouth.

Ferry tickets can be bought in advance from the Wightlink website or from the terminal on the day.

If you wish you may meet us at the terminal. Total distance from Kinson will be around 100 miles. All welcome to join us for a great day out on the bike.

2018 Club TTs – That’s a Wrap!

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The Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers 2018 Club TT season concluded on Tuesday with the traditional end of season ‘Legacy’ (Road Bikes Only) race on the 8.5M Pamphill course.

Tom Stocker was awarded the Pete Boston Memorial Tankard by Club President Peter Warhurst for winning the TT. Riders retired to the Vines Public House to consume recovery drinks and compare winter training plans.

Chairman Bob Richardson won the club series league this season breaking John Samways’ 3 year winning run!

BJW rides and events continue. Sunday club rides continue throughout the winter. The ever popular BJW Reliability Rides dates are now online. Watch this space for information about the Autumn Hill Climbs.

The BJW Dinner and Prizegiving will be on 10th November at the Stocks Inn. Watch this space for more information and menus.

Important – Club TT 9th July

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Because tomorrow’s P304 25M TT was a potential clash with an NFCC event we have decided to join forces and have an ‘interclub’ event with NFCC.

NFCC are hosting / marshalling this event. Sign on at the main car park in Ringwood – from 1800 for a 1900 start.

Another Mixed Tandem Club Record for Andy and Louisa Cooper

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Louisa and Andy Cooper’s spectacular form continues. This time knocking 7 minutes off the BJW 30M Mixed Tandem club record on the A30/9 just outside Derby on Saturday (16th June). In Louisa’s own words…

“We decided to enter this event as the course has the reputation of being fairly fast and flat which is perfect for the tandem.

“Unfortunately the course was changed due to roadworks and we ended up negotiating 12 roundabouts which had a bit of an impact on the average speed. It was a gusty day but we pushed hard on the flats and managed to finish with an average speed of 29.4mph. Not quite the sub hour ride we had hoped for but were pleased to take 7 minutes off the previous club record. Next up we are planning to ride a fast 15 miles on the local A3 course.”

When asked about attempting to gain the BJW 50 and 100M TT Club Records Louisa’s response was “I get ‘tandem bum’ after an hour let alone 2 plus hours”. That said Andy and Louisa haven’t completely discounted attempting these distances next season!

Nick Jones at the RTTC National 12 Hour Championship

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Congratulations to Nick Jones who completed his first 12 hour TT on Sunday (17th June) at the RTTC National 12 Hour Championship.

Unfortunately the results have been delayed due to a timekeeping issue. In Nick’s own words…

“The results aren’t out yet but I think I completed approximately 260 miles.

“I started off OK but the middle few hours were absolutely horrendous! I was considering retiring from the race but my Dad persuaded me to try a can of Coca Cola and some Ibuprofen (no TUE!) and try one more lap. From that point I didn’t look back and the last couple of hours were probably some of my fastest.

“I underestimated how hard it would be and I’m so glad to just have finished. The winner Adam Duggleby got a [provisional] National Record, he flew past me like he was doing a 10!”

Well done to Nick from all in BJW!

BJW / PW Furzehill TT – Important Changes

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Given the anticipated numbers the usual sign on venue will not be suitable. Therefore please note that sign on for the BJW & Poole Wheelers interclub time trial on the P472 on Tuesday evening (19 June) will be at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne. The event also starts at 1900, not 1915 as previously advertised.

Please park in the lower car park – to the right of the main school entrance – sign on will be in the foyer. Toilets are available in the school.

Please also note that the start/finish has been moved to Pig Oak at the junction of Furzehill and Petersham Lane about half a mile further from old start/finish line. Riders will need to give themselves enough time to ride from the school to the start line: about 2.5 miles in total and includes a set of traffic control lights at the new housing development on the Cranborne Road.

To get to the start riders need to turn right from the main entrance at QE school. After 300 Yards fork left down Stone Lane. At the T junction at the bottom of the hill, turn left and follow the Cranborne Rd for half a mile – through the traffic control lights – and then turn right onto Furzehill. The start is about a mile or so along the road.

BJW Open 10M TT – Sun 10th June

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The club’s annual Open 10 mile time trial will take place on Sunday 10th June on the P415 ‘Ski Slope’ course on the A35.

Entries for the event can be made via the CTT website here.

Some fast times were posted in the Poole Wheelers ‘Gary Dighton Memorial’ event at the weekend on the same course, so this gives riders another opportunity to ride one of the quickest courses in the district.

If you aren’t intending to ride, contact the organiser, Lauren Barber, to offer your services helping to marshall the race, sign the course, assist with results, make cups of tea or help in whatever way you can. The stage race proved that the more people helping out the better the event will be. It will probably all be finished by 9.30 so you wont even miss out on the Sunday ride!

Lauren can be contacted at lrrbarber@outlook.com

A Successful BJW Stage Race Weekend!

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Firstly thank you to everyone who helped out organise and run the Jubilee 2 day stage race over the weekend:

BC Commissaires – Colin Price, Gerrish Gray, Barry Fullerton & Peter Humphreys

All the Accredited Marshalls

The NEG motorbike riders

And all those members of the club who helped over the weekend in whatever capacity:
Kevin Ridge, Eamonn Deane, Cliff Rowe, Richard & Greg Eastham, Simon Green, Julian Snook, Nick Jones, John O’Brien, Adrian Murray, Mark Freeman, Will Solomon & Claire King, Carol Tilley, Lizzy Campbell, Andy Khan, Bruce Cameron, Maggie Kirk, Andy Cooper, Louisa Cooper, Dave Mansfield, Jacqui Prosser , Clive Peskett , Keith Johns, Rupert Silman, Chris Simpson, Will Solomon, Ian Diaper, Dave Hammersley, Martyn Reader and our club President Peter Warhurst; all please take a bow!

We are also grateful to Ros Spencer from Poole Wheelers for Timekeeping & Zak Snell – UK Biking for their help.

The feedback from everyone, especially the riders has been really positive: they loved the format of the event, the course for the time trials and the road race: ‘proper racing‘ was mentioned multiple times but the most common comment was ‘We’ll definitely ride this again next year!‘

Above all, thanks to all the riders for some exciting racing on tough courses and especially to Luke Barfoot – Tri UK – for taking not just Stage, 3 but the overall win.

There are lots of photos on Eamonn Deane’s Local Riders Local Races Facebook page.

We’ve updated the main website page with the results.

Bob Richardson – BJW Chairman and BJW Stage Race Organiser