May I wish everyone connected with Epic cycles, owners, staff and all the great riders a slightly belated Happy Christmas but more importantly a healthy, happy and successful New Year to all,their families and loved ones 
Quick reminder for those not wanting to miss out, the Dragon ride sportive, (6th June 2010) entries open tonight (Sunday) at midnight. Although there are 3500 places available, I’m quite sure that this year will sell out even quicker than normal
I’ve listed a short selection of events some of the club members may want to make a note of
Dave, Just a quick thank you for todays route Good to see a big turn out and a good presence from the Climb on boys !
Bit unfortunate mechanical / puncture wise but a different route which unfortunately due to time lost we had to have a dash back to Tenbury along the main road and whether it was the warm weather or the end of ride cake calling, the pace rose and not one to miss the cake it would of been rude not to keep up 
Good fun and look forward to our next ride
Just a quick post to congratulate Phil and Anna together with all those involved in the organisation of the Autumn Epic sportive After so many years of promoting events both are taking a very well deserved break !
Yesterdays events is receiving rave reviews from the punters on both cyclosport and bikeradar Well done to you both, perhaps other events will attempt to come up to the very high standards you have set over the years
Oh and most importantly, is there any cake left over from yesterday ha ha
Congratulations to Giles on his series win in the season long LVRC Percy Stallard If my informant is correct then also congratulations to Matt and Pete on joint 3rd Come on gents give us all the confirmation and headlines
As we started the season with a big turn out at the Sundorne Circuit races back in March, any of you up for the Shrewsbury circuit race at Sundorne on Saturday 19th September 2009 to see off the RR season ?
We have over 4 weeks to sort out passes etc and those bikes are not really ready to sit and gather dust for the winter, even if we are ! :-)
Ok, after a July on the bike, in France that saw me cooked better than most things we all eat off a barbeque, plus it is hard to get motivated to plan any RR’s or sportives following the life experiences that were La Marmotte and Etape, I’ve decided to give cyclocross a go this winter !! Ok so it will be cold, wet and muddy but hopefully fun
The question is, anyone else going to give it a go ??
Ok 3 weeks to go, gulp !! TopbikeTV have posted some videos on youtube, in last 2 weeks, that may be worth a view, if like me you haven’t done before. Titles ‘Marmotte 07′ and ‘Post Marmotte 2006′ give an idea of a few different aspects and a bit of ‘pee’ taking of a few of the participants
Can I suggest, subject to approval from Phil and Chris that the participants for this year meet at Epic shop for a viewing of the ‘cyclefilm’ DVD, so Simon can give us an idea of what to expect at various points on course. A proposed time could be 6pm Saturday 20th June 2009. How would that fit with everyone ??
Did I say 3 weeks, Oh Dear me !!!!!!!
Take a bow Mr Nick Yarworth. Another fine win for the Epic (just for fun) Team The LVRC, Wyre Forest club organised RR’s at Broadheath was the scene of the latest victory. Nick was riding in the C&D class, disappointed by the slow start of the race, after half a lap he attacked and the race winning break was formed as 4 riders pulled away and were not seen again by the bunch until everyone returned to the race HQ for a post race cuppa.
Starting just before Nick in the A&B race I stayed near the front and a half lap in, I saw Conor O’Brien, Solihull CC attack. He was the rider that broke away with Peter Georgi at the Tour of the Abbs last week Trapped on the inside I then see ex Pro Ian Fagan move up and go. I too attacked as Fagan rides straight past Conor, I reach Conor and thought, in for a penny in for a £1, past I go and have only 2 bike lengths to close, I call Conor through but the bunch had been shocked into life and Mr Fagan just kept on going faster and away 
Like a bully taking candy from the younger kids he was gone with such ease !! He solo’ed to a 2.5 min win A bunch sprint arrived and I managed 6th or 7th overall, pleased but I know it could of been a little better
No time to dwell as Nick comes to the finish in a now 3 up break and his commanding figure powers away, not knowing the impressive gap he had opened up, he manages a one handed victory salute Over heard comments from the 4th member of that break that got shelled, everyone was left with the impression that the pace had been hard and fast, CHAPEAU Nick
Again some nice comments about our club which was nice to hear
Grah and I did the White Horse Challenge on Sunday, crossing the Marlborough and Lambourn Downs, which we found an excellent event If anyone would like to do it as their 1st sportive it is an excellent intro, not too hilly but a very frendly atmosphere. We got in a great group early on and everyone seemed to be working well. The first of the hills at the Broad Town White Horse saw a sort out and by the time we were approx half way round there was just Piers,(Irish bloke) Grah and myself.
The brothers grim ha ha
Ewen (aka Boowen) I saw somewhere you got 8th on one of the stages at the weekend but results seem to have disappeared
Congratulations to Nick Yarworth for his win at the weekend
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