The course will again take you through the historic village of Thaxted past the 600 year old Guildhall and Thaxted Church.
Here's what Rik Van Looy said about our event in 2001:-
"Following Tony Bell's recent article about time trialing, and having just competed in the Easterly Hilly 27.5 mile time trial this weekend, why o why can't we have more of these superb events. Promoted over an undulating, technical and challanging, traffic free course. Well marshalled including direction arrows, and mileage boards. Close and keen competition, with a generous prize list. It was a joy (well a lot of pain and suffering actually) to compete in. Surely this is the way forward, but without organisers getting the support from us the competitors, to encourage them to put on these type of events, what hope do we have of moving this area of the sport into modern times. So all time trialists, the next time you are looking through the hand book, how about giving this type of event a try, you might just like it !!"
START in North Hall Road, Ugley at PP02B at southern end of slip road from railway crossing (south of railway bridge). Proceed south to take second left (0.4m) (mp1). Proceed to Henham (1.3m)(mp2). Turn right to junction with B1051 (2.2m)(mp3). Turn left on B1051 to Thaxted (8.1m)(mp4). Turn left on B184 to Thaxted Church (8.3m)(mp5). Continue on B184 through Howlett End to turn left (11.9m)(mp6). Proceed through Elder Street to Debden Crossroads (13.5m)(mp7). Turn left through Debden to complete circuit at Thaxted Church (18.2m)(mp5). Turn left on B184 through Howlett End to turn left (21.9m)(mp6). Proceed through Elder Street to Debden Crossroads (23.3m)(mp7). Turn left through Debden to FINISH at TP19 short of Debden Green.
Note recommended (and shortest) return route from Finish to Event HQ via Henham. No parking opposite the Event HQ, use area under the Motorway bridge.
| Men: | 1st | £50 | First Lady: | Maud Harrison Trophy plus £15 | ||
| 2nd | £35 | Second Lady | £10 | |||
| 3rd | £20 | First Team: | Easterley RC medals | |||
| 4th | £10 |
| No. | Name | Club | Cat | Start |
| 1 | Mrs. H. Williams | Cambridge CC | LV | 08.01 |
| 2 | J. Thompson | VC Baracchi | V | 08.02 |
| 3 | P. Barton | Chelmer CC | V | 08.03 |
| 4 | D. Solomon | Whitewebbs CC | V | 08.04 |
| 5 | J. Chester | Essex Roads CC | V | 08.05 |
| 6 | C. Douglas | Colchester Rovers CC | V | 08.06 |
| 7 | E. Field | Chelmer CC | M | 08.07 |
| 8 | C. Sheppard | Welwyn Wheelers | M | 08.08 |
| 9 | P. Baldwin | Victoria Ciclos Uno CC | V | 08.09 |
| 10 | I. Short | API Metrow | M | 08.10 |
| 11 | Miss L. Haines | Police Sport UK CC | L | 08.11 |
| 12 | D. Babbs | Chelmer CC | M | 08.12 |
| 13 | P. Dewberry | VC Revolution | V | 08.13 |
| 14 | G. Painter | Chelmer CC | M | 08.14 |
| 15 | G. Hurrell | Basildon CC | V | 08.15 |
| 16 | R. Dore | Gateway CC | M | 08.16 |
| 17 | Miss A. Shuttleworth | Chelmer CC | LV | 08.17 |
| 18 | P. Sexton | Colchester Rovers CC | V | 08.18 |
| 19 | G. Brant | Chelmer CC | M | 08.19 |
| 20 | M. Howard | Shaftesbury CC | M | 08.20 |
| 21 | E. Latham | Welwyn Wheelers | M | 08.21 |
| 22 | K. Orrin | Chelmer CC | V | 08.22 |
| 23 | G. Bores | Ford CC | V | 08.23 |
| 24 | S. Freeman | Chelmer CC | V | 08.24 |
| 25 | P. Reardon | API Metrow | V | 08.25 |
| 26 | D. Lusher | Norwich Amateur BC | V | 08.26 |
| 27 | D. Kiely | North Road CC | V | 08.27 |
| 28 | Miss A. Grundy | East London Velo | L | 08.28 |
| 29 | A. Eason | Chelmer CC | M | 08.29 |
| 30 | H. Vivian | Finsbury Park CC | V | 08.30 |
| 31 | C. Richardson | Chelmer CC ` | V | 08.31 |
| 32 | D. Bamford | East London Velo | M | 08.32 |
| 33 | Mrs. C. Hornett | Chelmer CC | L | 08.33 |
| 34 | N. Webber | Colchester Rovers CC | V | 08.34 |
| 35 | J. Golder | Chelmer CC | V | 08.35 |
| 36 | A. Sheridan | Maldon & District CC | V | 08.36 |
| 37 | G. Bridger | Crest CC Ilford | V | 08.37 |
| 38 | Miss C. Francis | Chelmer CC | L | 08.38 |
| 39 | N. Hastler | Essex Roads CC | V | 08.39 |
| 40 | A. Stapleton | Chelmer CC | V | 08.40 |
| 41 | R. Gibbs | East London Velo | M | 08.41 |
| 42 | W. Caton | Whitewebbs CC | V | 08.42 |
| 43 | L. Church | Camel Valley CT&C | M | 08.43 |
| 44 | D. Nicholls | Chelmer CC | M | 08.44 |
Additionally racing for Youths (Under 16s) available for freewheeled bikes. Crash hats compulsory. British Cycling day membership/licences available.
| No | Rider | Club | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Lisher | Team Welwyn | Senior (1st) |
| 2 | Bryan Taylor | VC Londres | Senior (Elite Master C) |
| 3 | Philip Hetzel | Ipswich BC | Senior (1st Master C) |
| 4 | Nathan Miller | XRT-Emly Cycles - Cervelo/Emly Cycles | Senior (2nd) |
| 5 | Gavin Daley | VC Lincoln - Pygott & Crone, Bang & Olufson, Stewarts Property Services, Impsport | Senior (2nd) |
| 6 | Simon Layfield | Team Welwyn | Senior (2nd Master D) |
| 7 | Daniel Zagni | Ipswich BC | Senior (2nd Master C) |
| 8 | Simon Daw | CC Sudbury | Senior (3rd Master D) |
| 9 | Max Pendleton | Mildenhall CC | Senior (2nd Master G) |
| 10 | Pete Whelan | Plomesgate CC | Senior (2nd Master F) |
| 11 | Peter Lifford | Becontree Wheelers | Senior (3rd Master D) |
| 12 | Chris Burley | Easterley RC | Senior (3rd Master C) |
| 13 | Gary Wood | Maldon & District CC | Senior (3rd Master C) |
| 21 | Sarra Boyd | Mildenhall CC | Lady |
| 22 | Karen Lifford | VC Nottingham | Lady |
| 23 | Susan Wood | Maldon & District CC | Lady |
| 31 | Ben Bailey | Welwyn Wheelers | Youth A |
| 32 | George Wood | Maldon & District CC | Youth A |
| 33 | Sherilyn Powell | Chelmer CC | Youth A - Girl |
| 34 | Mitchell Powell | Chelmer CC | Youth C |
| 35 | Jonathan Sjolin | West Suffolk Wheelers | Youth B |
| No | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Devil | Men's and Ladies Devil. Ladies will have 1/2 lap start. |
| 2 | Youth Omnium | one lap time trial |
| 3 | National Short Distance Series | 500m scratch - heats. |
| 4 | Youth freewheeler races | |
| 5 | Ladies 2 lap scratch sprint | |
| 6 | National Short Distance Series | 500m scratch - Repecharge |
| 7 | Youth Omnium | 2 lap handicap |
| 8 | National Short Distance Series | 500m scratch - Semi final |
| 9 | Youth freewheeler races | |
| 10 | National Short Distance Series | 500m scratch - Final |
| 11 | Youth Omnium | Two lap scratch sprint |
| 12 | Senior 800m Handicap sprint | Men and Ladies - Heats |
| 13 | Youth freewheeler races | |
| 14 | Senior 800m Handicap sprint | Men and Ladies - Final |
| 15 | Team Event | 2 lap Madison sprint - open to all riders. |
| 16 | Youth Omnium | Devil takes the hindmost |
| 17 | Ladies 4 lap scratch race | |
| 18 | Youth freewheeler races | |
| 19 | Youth Omnium | 4 lap scratch |
| 20 | National Endurance Series | 8km scratch - for all senior riders. |
(An Essex Road Race League Event under the Technical Regulations of British Cycling)
A Regional B class event for 3rds, 4ths, Juniors, and Ladies
Distance 50 miles
Easterley RC Country HQ, North Hall Road, Ugley, nr Stansted Mountfitchett, Essex
Seniors: £15.00. Entries on the line £20.00