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The Leveller results and winners
Saturday 29 March saw the final of our early season set of time trials, finishing with The Leveller, road bike only, event which again...
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Mar 301 min read
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"The Leveller" time trial for road bikes
Saturday 29 March sees the final event of the club's early season time trials on course ACC/10/9 based at Walton Village Hall. The...
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Mar 201 min read
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Paul Eden gives a plug for Bath
The Hill that Won And so, to Bath. “Who could ever be tired of Bath?” A Blue Peter annual I have features Valerie Singleton (yes, I am...
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Feb 113 min read
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Ratae's own Lucy Sturgess in print!
We've had many "firsts" in competition racing over the years but never knowingly in print until now, with Lucy Sturgess's tales of her...
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Feb 101 min read
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Reliability Ride launches the 75th anniversary season
Our annual cold weather, no frills event gets the season off to, if not a flyer, a steady pace with a choice of two routes:...
johnfox001
Jan 181 min read
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Great results at local hillclimbs!
Ratae members ended their competitive road season in great style with big turnouts at both the club's event at Sludge Hill on 27 October...
johnfox001
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Hill Climb event details announced
The club's annual hill climb competition will be held on Sunday 27 October, again at Sludge Hill LE7 9DA. See poster and Events page for...
johnfox001
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Ratae "win" LOROS charity ride!
In an event that ticked most of the club's priorities; bikes, beer and charity fund-raising, Ratae RC won the prize for the most entries...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read
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Chris Sprott sets new Ratae record, with Adam Webster hot on his heels.
Ratae RC likes to promote itself as the club for all types of cycling and our long distance enthusiasts have tackled Lands End to John...
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Aug 3, 20241 min read
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Fine weather and a fine end to the TT season
Our summer season finished in great style on Saturday 27th and with it the final results for the club's points and handicap trophies....
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Jul 30, 20241 min read
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TTT victory tops a busy weekend for Ratae
Sunday saw Peter Kott, Debbie Cooper, Mark Newton and Sally Richards put in a superb performance in Ratae RC colours to win the Mixed...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
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The Ratae Wyvern slays the Welsh Dragon
Ric Chapman writes on Sunday's Dragon Ride epic: The air is muggy and warm, as we set off from Margam Park. Our goal is the 130 miles and...
johnfox001
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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Sadie Garratt
It is with great sadness that the club announces the death of Sadie Garratt who passed away on Monday 17 June. Sadie will be greatly...
johnfox001
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Club Ride Arrangements Reviewed
Organisation and conduct on Club Rides is a regular item for discussion and there have been comments regarding safety recently. Lucy...
johnfox001
May 24, 20242 min read
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Great Easter in club and open TT's
Saturday 30 March saw the final event of the club's four early season time trials with the awards of The Leveller trophies for the...
johnfox001
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Ratae's 2023/24 CX season highlights and successes
Ruthie Coles reports: The Ratae have had a super season racing cyclocross. This year we have had 15 riders competing in the...
johnfox001
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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A Tribute to Audrey Pattison
Audrey Pattison, who died on 22th November 2023 aged 95 years, leaves her son Martin with wife Carol and, daughter Helen Carter and...
johnfox001
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Dave Manship - Obituary
Chris Sprott writes: It is with great sadness that my friend, cycling buddy and Ratae RC member David Manship unexpectedly passed away on...
johnfox001
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Polly Botts' magnificent seven
If you ride for a Leicestershire club and you fancy yourself as a hillclimber then Polly Botts Lane must be on your bucket list. With...
johnfox001
Nov 9, 20231 min read
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Superb climbs by Sally and Alex
On Sunday Ratae's two finest hill climbers, Sally Maitland and Alex Whitmore, confirmed their quality with excellent times at the UK...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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