22 May 2018
This was the launch of the new 5 mile course, named in memory of Clive Collins. Clive was a top Nomad tester, hugely supportive of others, especially the novices, and an inspiration to many.
A sunny yet gusty evening greeted 19 riders with a temperature of 17 degrees C wind 14 mph from the north 18 riders secured the guaranteed PB’s promised with one rider unable to decline the lure of the fastest route to the Blackhorse pub thus off course and not in contention (penalised by having to write the report).
In addition to the 18 PB’s there was talk of a veteran ladies record (Meline Fletcher), fixed gear record (Meline Fletcher) and fastest folding bike (Nick Senechal) over the new course.
Results
Nomads – Women
| Name | Time |
| Ella Ruggles | 15:44 |
| Meline Fletcher | 17:23 |
Nomads – Men
| Ryan Witchell | 10:51 |
| Sam Hayes | 12:04 |
| Steve Robinson | 12:26 |
| Simon Doyle | 12:34 |
| Brian Ruggles | 13:07 |
| Nigel Tooke | 13:08 |
| Scott Horwood | 13:11 |
| Paul Wright | 13:40 |
| Nigel Wilson | 13:46 |
| Chris Corney | 13:52 |
| Matt Lippard | 13:54 |
| Nick Senechal | 14:10 |
| Roger Bamberough | 14:57 |
| David Summerell | 15:33 |
| Mark Loosley | Off Course |
Private Time Trials
| Lindz Barral JEV | 12:13 |
| Ric Palmer TSE | 14:06 |
Fastest Nomad of the evening was Ryan Witchell with a blistering 10:51 and fastest private time trial was from Lindz Barral with a 12:13.
Many thanks from all of the riders to the officials and helpers.
Course: Clive Five 1U5
Timekeeper: Leanne Cutler
Assistant Timekeeper: Frank Turner
Event Secretary: Leanne Cutler
Prop: James Cornell
Marshall and general assistant: Michael Webb.
Reporter: Mark Loosley.