Tim Stevens

Tim Stevens, stalwart of the racing scene in London South for over 30 years, died in 2016 of an aggressive form of cancer mere months after his last event.

Tim Stevens - The Racer from Duncan Murdoch on Vimeo.

Frank Cubis RIP

On 5th July Frank Cubis succumbed to the injuries sustained when he was involved in an accident with a lorry 6 weeks previously.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Frank's funeral will be on Monday 25th July at 11:15am

Breakspear Crematorium
Address: Breakspear Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7SJ
West Chapel (Family & Kingston Phoenix)
and over flow Chapel (For all other attending cyclists.)

Wake:
The Barn Hotel
Address: W End Rd, Ruislip HA4 6JB

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Frank Cubis hurt

Frank Cubis was knocked off his bike this morning and seriously hurt - I currently have no real information about his status, but it is very unlikely that he will be able to fulfil any of his timekeeping commitments in the near future.

For any further information contact Lisa at Kingston Phoenix.

Lisa

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Don Lock - Worthing Excelsior CC - murdered

Don Lock of the Worthing Excelsior CC was brutally stabbed to death in an apparent 'road rage' incident unconnected with cycling, on Thursday 16th July.

News reports:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11745733/Manhunt-as-motorist-stabbed-to-death-after-car-crash.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-33571051

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/13439964.Man_hunt_launched_after_79_year_old_knifed_to_death_in_A24__road_rage__attack/

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Chris Watts

I have just heard today that Chris Watts, our previous District Secretary of 40 years was taken ill on Friday. This seems to be tied to her long term coughing fits. It is the heat that got to her. John says that she is now making good recovery and that she should be out of hospital soon.

We all wish her a speedy recovery.

Andy

Jody Crawforth - Evans Cycles RT - District Hill Climb Champion

Redhill local Jody Crawforth, a member of the Evans Cycles Race Team has been crowned the Cycling Time Trials 'CTT London South District Hill Climb Champion' after his winning time of 1-47.53 at the Bec Hill Climb.

Andy Avis, Chairman of the London South District Cycling Time Trials announced the Championship not long after Jody successfully led the Evans Cycles Race Team to podium victory of the Four Hills weekend on 22nd & 23rd October. Chairman Avis, along with retired District Secretary Chris Watts, will present Jody with the Championship medal on Friday 25th November.

The Four Hills Weekend is a real hill climb championship challenge, traditionally the Bec CC and the Catford CC held their events on the morning and afternoon on same day, with Brighton Mitre’s two events on the Saturday, the four events stretch the teams to their limits. The climax of the Four Hills Weekend, the Bec Hill Climb, held on a hill resembling an Alpine Tour Stage, attracted riders far and wide. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, spectators and fans lined the hill to create a fantastic atmosphere, giving riders encouragement to put in 100% effort in their final climb.

Jody who is also an employee of Crawley based Evans Cycles said ‘I'm delighted and a little bit surprised to be crowned District Hill Climb Champion - I had a free weekend in between cyclo-cross races and decided to enter the hill climbs! It was a really good weekend, especially as we won the team prize, and each event had such a good atmosphere the crowd made everyone try harder.

(Taken from the Evans Team press release and errors corrected)