Future 'Southern' 24 Hours

Regretfully Esther has decided that it is not possible to find a viable 24 Hour course in Sussex, or indeed across into Kent. That means that there won't be another 'Southern' 24 Hour. Mind you we said that in 1999 so who knows!

Webmaster - 2015-08-01

Result Sheet

Esther is sending out printed copies of the result sheet to all riders (1 August 2014) and riders will have received an email with a link to the result sheet on the web site. If you would like a copy you can download either a booklet version here (printed double sided & short edge) or a continuous version here, which can be printed single or double sided.

We are grateful for everyones patience over the result. If we run the event again we promise to have something out quicker next time.

Esther

Webmaster - 2014-08-01

2014 Final Result

Listed below are the finalised distances for this year's event. We have had a few queries to check and we are sorry for the delay in producing the result. The formal result sheet will be issued this week.

webmaster - 2014-07-20

2014 Provisional Result

Listed below are the provisional distances for the finishers. Please contact Esther with any queries.

Webmaster - 2014-07-06

The 2014 event

Firstly thanks to everyone who rode and supported the ESCA 24 Hour event.

Jonathan Shubert (High Wycombe CC) is the 2014 RTTC National 24-Hour Champion with a provisional distance of 516 miles. 2012 Champion Ultan Coyle (Look Mum No Hands) and outsider Toby Hopper (Cardiff Ajax CC) with 501 and 498 miles respectively, although all the results are subject to official confirmation.

The battle for the Woman's Championship was between former champions Lynne Biddulph (Taylor) of Born To Bike and Marina Bloom (Rugby RC) both having won the title four times over the years. This time it was Biddulph who triumphed notching up 449 miles to Bloom's 410.

Lynne and Jill were matching each other almost to the second at the beginning. Jill got a few minutes ahead of Lynne who was a few minutes in front of Marina. The gap started to grow and Tim spoke to John at the Boship around midnight and Jill was about an hour up on Lynn (timed through the same checkpoint) but John thought Jill was only likely to do around 445 based on her times to the 12 hours (Tim spent quite a lot of time with sheets of paper and check cards and he still had absolutely no idea what distances anyone did!!). The "girls" looked very stylish and could give some of the blokes a lesson or two (or twenty).

Apparently Jill packed on the finishing circuit so will record a distance but did not complete 24 hours. It appears that Jill was hospitalised about three weeks ago after Land End to John o'Groats ride. Perhaps it is surprising that she lasted as long as she did. But we felt very sorry for everyone because we had quite a catalogue of disasters.

First off there was a burst water main at South Chailey so they had temporary traffic lights. they were not too bad because they were visible for probably half a mile or more and riders could time their arrival for the green light. Then there was a crash (three cars) just before the Little Horsted RAB as they came down the hill to finish the circuit. The road was partially blocked and the riders had a few problems getting through so the circuit was closed early and everyone moved down to the Broyle (or boil) circuit.

Things settled down until the night circuit when another burst main at the Cuckoo Trail crossing with another set of temporary lights - which were stuck on RED both ways -caused problems. The issue with the lights was eventually fixed.

It seemed to be two very hot days with noticeably colder night. Ultan turned up at his car for his jacket about 11 and his male helper was wearing it (to keep it warm for him!!!!!!!!!). Apparently the chap was asleep and Ultan had a fight getting it off him.

Mike Kilby has gone through a first set of results. The provisional result is on the ESCA 24 Hour web site and there have been a few queries. If anyone has any queries over their distances can they make sure they provide some evidence. Garmin track etc. If there is only a minor discrepancy (a mile or so) then this can be due to lots of reasons. The distance for each rider is calculated based on the course measurements.

Tim took this photo at North Chailey.

24 Hours with Robin Johnson - what do you expect? "OK Dave can you hear the riders coming yet"?

Webmaster - 2014-06-23

Start Sheet and Event Handbook

The 2014 Start Sheet and Handbook are now available on the web site. You can download either booklet version of the START SHEET (prints on A4 double sided) or a plain version (prints 2 consecutive pages onto A4)

The riders handbook which has 58 pages of information can be downloaded either as a booklet version (prints on A4 double sided) or a plain version (prints 2 consecutive pages onto A4)

Esther and the event organisation wish riders all the best.

Wemaster - 2014-06-14

Entries

This is the current list of the entries so far. If you spot anyone is missing please let Esther or me know

Mo Leghari Addiscombe CC

Paul Tunnell Addiscombe CC

Steve Davies Addiscombe CC

Ian Crosby Amersham RC

Matt Simmons Andover Whs

Caroline Nye Ashford Whs

Mick James Ashford Whs

Andrew Nye Ashford Whs

Justin Jones Audax Club Hackney

Lawrence Hewetson Bad Tri SCU

James Hughes Bec CC

Timothy Whitehead Bec CC

Lynne Biddulph Born to Bike

Neil Ridsdale Bridlington CC

Bob Harber Brighton Excelsior

Toby Hopper Cardiff Ajax CC

Robert Bullyment Catford CC

John Lewis Charlotteville CC

Tabitha Rendell Club Cyclopark

Edgar Reynolds Congleton CC

Samuel Crossley Dulwich Paragon

Katherine Ford Dulwich Paragon

Peter Holley East Grinstead Tri

Dale Sturman East Suffolk Wheelers

Kenn Jordan Epsom CC

Marc Crosby Eton Tri

Andy Payne GS Stella

Ben Fielden GS Stella

Paul Jackson Guernsey Velo Club

Paul White Hampshire RC

Jonathan Shubert High Wycombe CC

Simon Trehearn Kingston Phoenix

Simon Waller Kingston Phoenix

Ann Bath Kingston Phoenix

Simon Yates Lewes Wanderers

Paul Gibbons Lewes Wanderers

Peter Baker Lewes Wanderers

Michael Turner Lewes Wanderers

Peter Holland Lincoln Wheelers

George Marshall Look Mum No Hands

David Bellinger Medway VC

Tim McEvoy Newquay Velo

Steven Abraham North Bucks RC

Ray Retter North Devon Whs

Simon Romaine Plymouth Tri

Jill Wilkinson Port Sunlight

Andrew Waddington Portsmouth North End

Gregory Woodford Reading CC

Bob Richards Royal Navy & Royal Marines

Marina Bloom Rugby RCC

Rebecca Wilson Rye Wheelers

Martin Brown Sevenoaks Tri

Andrew Howett Sleaford Whs

Richard Horton Sleaford Whs

Ian Hodge Southborough Whs

John Laker Thornton RC

Russ Mason Thornton RC

Malcolm Strickland Thornton RC

Trevor Hall Thornton RC

Louise Laker Thornton RC

Ishmael Burdeau Twickenham RC

Ultan Coyle Unattached

Simon Rounding VC Elan

Marcus Jackson Willesden CC

Jane Moore Willesden CC

Martin Booker Worthing Excelsior

Simon Atkinson Worthing Excelsior

Wemaster - 2014-05-24

Help

This year the course will be completely in East Sussex, starting opposite Arlington reservoir and comprising three circuits linked by stretches of the A22.

Obviously we will need many helpers, and volunteers have been coming forward since this event was mooted. We will need more though and hope that you and your club mates will be able to assist for a few hours whilst cheering on your own club riders throughout the event.

Among the volunteers Robin Johnson is committed to putting out the signs and Max Norrell will be on call for any riders who have mechanical trouble. Jackie MacNay has promised to bring her massage table for after the event treatment and Gary Booth will supervise the signing-on. A form that can be downloaded here has a list of helpers that we will need. If you are able to come out will you be kind enough to mark the times you will be available and the sort of job you are able to do.

webmaster - 2014-03-15

First Entry

The first entry for the 2014 ESCA 24 Hour was received by Esther on Christmas Eve. Paul Tunnell, of the Addiscombe CC has entered and voluntered to be off No1. Esther has had various other "promises".

webmaster - 2013-12-26

2014 Course Update

After various discussions the start of the course is likely to be moved to a lay by opposite Arlington Reservoir car park. This is about half a mile from the Event HQ, and about 2.6 miles from the previous start.

The course details have been amended to reflect this change.

The benefit is that the road is straight at this point and helpers will be abl to use the Arlington Reservoir car park opposite the start. The start is also within easy distance of the Event HQ at Berwick

webmaster - 2013-04-14