Our Next Time Trial is Wednesday the 30th of May - Evening Series No. 3 of 5

RESULTS FOR THE 16TH MAY   -_ NOW IN THE LATEST RESULTS SECTION

2012 Evening 10 mile TT Series - Six Hills, Course A10/11.

As last year, our 'Evening 10' series will consist of  5 time trials held in conjunction with The Leicestershire Road Club.

The dates, times and details are in the 'Upcoming Events' section.

There is a 'link' on the 'Links' page to a head-cam video of the A10/11 Six Hills Course.  Prepared and uploaded to YouTube by The Leicester Forest C.C. it was filmed by a competitor on a 10 mile TT. 

The VTTA have formulated a new table of 'Standard Times' and these will be used for this series.  There is a link in the 'links' section to the VTTA webpage that will enable you to view these new tables.  Click on the distance you wish to view and then drop down to view them.  There are significant changes from the present times.

The entry fee to the evening series, payable on the night, will be £3.50.

The organisers are Keith Bentley and Graham Green ( L.R.C.)

Phil Wade's 2012 Charity Ride - Sunday 27th May 2012

This years ride will be for Age Concern, all are welcome as usual - a casual ride of 66 'bumpy miles'.

Meet at Buy-Cycles, South Wigston for a 9.00am start, two tea stops and the usual dash for home !

Contact Phil if you want any further information.

Leicester Forest C.C. 25 mile Open TT - A25/20 - Six Hills, Widmerpool - Saturday 9th June

Mat Richardson has sent us the following email :

Leicester Forest Open 25mTT 2pm Sat 09th June on the A25/20 course ( Seagrave - Widmerpool Island - Thrussington ) HQ at Thrussington Village Hall.

The fastest seniors and vets will most likely be riding the Nationals on the same day, and we'll also be placing riders into ability categories, so there's a good chance for a few different names to be among the prizes this year.

Entry details are on the CTT website for entry by email or post.  Alternatively, information is on the Leicester Forest C.C. website.

Mat Richardson - 07703 688572 / 01509 262172  

New Organiser(s) Needed For The Ratae 10 mile and 25 mile Open Events in August/September 2013

The club are looking for an organiser or organisers for the above events in 2013.

Mike Nelson-Judd is standing down after several years as organiser, and the Club would like to record its' appreciation to him for his outstanding contribution.

An early appointment(s) would be an advantage as the new organiser would be able to shadow Mike this year and gain valuable experience.

If you are interested, contact Bob Bragg.

Ratae Club Clothing - Update re. Ordering - April 2012 

Ratae members may order items of club clothing directly from the Ratae Club Shop on the Impsport website – www.impsport.com.  Our Club Shop on that site is accessed by clicking on Cycle Clothing and then inserting our password (RATAE1258) into the Club Shop password box.  Most items of popular clothing are illustrated and priced.  Any items ordered will need to be paid for in full by debit or credit card at the time of ordering.  Impsport advise a delivery of 3 to 4 weeks, depending on their current workload.  Members without computer access may order by post or fax or may seek the help of a member who does have a computer.

The Club currently has a policy of subsidising the cost of clothing for new members by paying the VAT element of items ordered, by way of encouraging the wearing of club strip during club runs and competitions.  Anyone qualifying for this benefit should approach the Treasurer for the appropriate refund.  Detailed questions about clothing should be referred to Matt Brian at Impsport, tel: 01522 778805 or FAX: 01522 778577.

New VTTA 'Standard Times' have been adopted and will commence for the 2012 Season 

Following on from our news item of the 13th of January, the VTTA have now adopted the new 'Standard Times' commencing this season.

Full details in the 'Latest News' section and a 'Link' ( No.14 ) on on our 'Links' page will take you directly to the new standard tables on the VTTA website.

ALSO  There is a new C.T.T. Entry Form for 2012 - See the 'Latest News' item. 

Any comments you have - put them on the 'Forum' page - how will this affect you ? 

NEW - 2012 Hill Climb will be on Sunday 23rd September 2012

The Club Hill Climb Championship will be held at South Kilworth on Sunday the 23rd of September 2012.

Full details are in 'Upcoming Events' section.

NOTE - The Freewheel Trophy Event will not take place on this date or at this venue.  It is proposed to hold the freewheel event at an alternative location on another date, yet to be decided.

We are looking for an organiser for this event - if you are interested please contact Bob Bragg.

Early Notice Of Dates for 2012 - 'Get Them In Your Diary Now'

Ratae Open 10 mile Time Trial   -   Saturday 11th August

Ratae Open 25 mile Time Trial   -   Saturday 29th September 

Using The 'Forum' Page 

Others Are ! - Make your Point, Post a Reply or Simply Speak with Others !

To gain access to the 'Forum' page on the website, you will first need to log in.

Method 1. -  Using the 'global' username and password that has been given out to members.

( This access code is available to all members of the Ratae R.C. ) 

To log in, look for the 'login' box at the bottom left of this page and click on the red 'log in' next to the padlock.  Enter the 'global' username and password to log in.

Method 2. - ( Recommended ) - By creating your own forum account with individual username and password  

In the 'login' box, enter the username and password you wish to register.  Click on the words 'create an account' and a page will open where you can enter your details and thus register a personalised user account.  The username and password registered by you can then be used to log in in future and will show any posts or replies you make, as being left by you. 

You will receive an email to the email address you have entered, confirming your registration. 

Once completed, remember to log out by returning to the 'Home/Welcome' page and clicking on the red cross at the bottom left of the screen. 

Any problems, then please get in touch with me through the 'Email Us' page and I will help you to sort it out. 

Peter Moss