News from East District - 13/08/24

Geoff Paice

Founding member of the NNW, Geoff Paice, has passed away at the age of 92. Geoff was time-keeper at club events until lack of mobility prevented him so doing 4 years ago.

He raced with some distinction in the 1950's and 60's with the Norwich Amateurs, for example holding their club '100' tt record for decades until about 10 years ago.

National 12 hour - Marshals and Timekeepers

On the 18th August C C Breckland on behalf of EDCA and CTT are organisers for the RTTC National 12 hour TT.

For this event to happen and be successful we need the help of District clubs and riders, we need approx. 35 marshal's and 10 timekeepers.

If you can spare some time and help, marshalling slots are 3 to 4 hours longs and spread out across the event.
Please contact Mark Fairhead @ markfairhead@btinternet.com or 07772516713 or Don Saunders @ donalds1949@icloud.com

EDCA Handbook 2024

Handbooks are now available. 

Info here: EDCA Handbook - EDCA.Bike

CC Breckland 10

Please be advised that the CC Breckland 10 has been postponed from its original 

SPOCO East-2024

Riders continue to register. Entry details here: https://www.edca.bike/content/spoco-east-2024

Updated results sheet here:

https://www.edca.bike/content/spoco-east-2024-results 

Mark Smart

It's with great sadness to report the sudden and unexpected death of Mark Smart. Many will remember him as a strong TT rider and a key member of VC Norwich.

Website Updates

This Website is undergoing a refresh for 2024. Additions include a dedicated page for Retailers and Clubs who contributions help fund the publishing of the EDCA Handbook and this Website.

Brian Boxall

It is with great sadness to report that VC Baracchi Chairman Brian Boxall passed away on Christmas morning. 

Brian was the leadership figure of VC Baracchi and will be sadly missed. He encouraged everyone, from the young to the old, to enjoy cycling and cameraderie as he always did himself.  In his time he was for many years an active and successful club cyclist too (a 58-minute man when it was not commonplace).  

CTT National 10 (2023)

Congratulations to Laura Davies of Jadan ViveLeVelo (and Orwell) for 5th place with 20:50. 

Becky Ridge of Loose Cannons Conditioning. A 21:35 secured 9th place. The Womens event was won by Kate Allan of Team Bottrill with a 19:51. 

In the Junior/youth mens event, Oskar Everett recorded 21:59 for 13th place overall, but was 1st Juvenile. 

In the Womens Junior event, Abbey Thompson of Stonham Barns Park-SYRT recorded  26:07 and 4th place (3rd Juvenile). 

In the Mens event on Sunday 3rd September, Joseph Shaw - (Ipswich BC) finished in 70th place with a 22:02. Looking at Joseph's results on CTT, that may be a PB by over 1 minute !  

CTT Survey - Road Bikes

CTT - Surveys - Road Bikes - EDCA.Bike 

Julian Farrall

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Julian Farrall. A true gent who will be sorely missed, Julian was loved by all for his generosity, unwavering style and great company on the bike.

Alan Hale

It is with regret that we announce the death of Alan Hale. Alan raced under the colours of numerous clubs over the years, and always approached his TT events with the mind set and aero position to gain the last second. 

Mick Gambling

We are saddened to report the death of Mick Gambling

A report from Ferg Muir and funeral details may be found here: https://www.edca.bike/content/mick-gambling-1935-2022

Val Hester

We are saddened to report the death of Val Hester.