Bluebell TT's Entries Now Open
The Club TT season starts on Wednesday and you can now enter. Entries will close Tuesday at 9pm this week.

There's a couple of new things you need to know.

1.) Neutral Section - Right through Bainton there is a 20mph speed limit and CTT won't allow us to race through there, so we are neutralising a section of the course (about 440 yards/400m each lap) from about 50m before 20mph sign as you enter the village until the sign as you leave the village on the Ufford road. Through this section you must ride less than 20mph (take a breather). There will be timekeepers at the start and end of the Neutral Section and your total elapsed time through the Neutral Section each lap will be deducted from your time out on the course to give you a final time.

2.) Finish - There is a new finish point at the big left hand bend just after the parking field.

3.) Numbers - For 2026 we will NOT be using series numbers and your number will be your start number (ie #1 will be first rider off, #2 will be second and so forth - collect your number at sign on and return after your ride).

Enter here: https://www.riderhq.com/.../r0o.../f/bluebell-10-mile-tt-1-1

Please try to embrace the new format, it enables us to keep time trialling on the roads we have been on for many years. Hopefully it'll work out and prove successful. Any questions give me a call or send me a message. Note: We will need a couple of extra timekeepers each week, so please offer to assist with that too. 

Steve Clarke

Have a look at Steve Clarke's review of the club's activities in 2025: Fenland Clarion 2025

So January is over for another year, and here are the results of our mileage challenge. No one quite managed to reach 1000, although Alan Staniforth got mighty close. Several of you said that having the challenge encouraged you to complete a few extra miles, so well done to you all.

Save the date - 4th & 5th of April 2026

Venue: Cromford-Matlock in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales

Why not get a section group together for a ride out!

Safe, hardpacked gravel riding on the High Peak, Tissington and Monsal Trails for family-friendly traffic-free riding.

The annual prize presentation and pie evening will take place on Saturday 4th April.  

We will be based at the Mount Cook Adventure Centre. Less than 2 miles from from the A6 and the Cromford Railway Station. 

Very affordable accommodation - £102 per room (3 or 4 pers). Near to Matlock Bath and attractions including the Heights of Abraham. On-site activities: Via Ferrata, Zip Wire, Abseiling, High Ropes. Booking enquiries to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Congratulations to Richard Betts-Masters, winner of this year's Club Seniors Cyclocross championship. 

 Pic: David Hallam

From left to right, Lynne Biddulph, Lindsay Clarke, Ian Waddilove, Birgit Scott, Barbara Gunn, Julian Tatam, Steve Clarke, Paul Robinson (kneeling), Joe Clarke, Chris Cummings and John Robinson.

The club held their annual presentation night at The Farmers in Yaxley and were delighted to welcome guest of honour Lynne Biddulph to present the awards.

Julian Tatam won the Elsie Airey Rose Bowl for club-person of the year for his support of the club’s regular rides and ongoing treasurer duties.

Chris Cummings won the Ian Clarke TT championship Cup as well as the 25 mile Championship Cup.

Teenager John Robinson had a busy evening taking the Holmes Merit Cup for the best individual youth performance, the best first year rider and the Bluebell Series trophy. John’s father Paul also got in on the act by taking the Ralph Stevens Handicap Trophy.

The Clarke Merit Cup went to Lindsay Clarke, Annette Wyld, Georgina Jennings and Tonya Smith for breaking the long-standing ladies 15-mile team trial club record.

Simon Pitchford once again had an excellent time trial season and was rewarded with the Place to Place Cup and the Andre Floating 10 mile Cup. Ian Waddilove took the Cullip Cup 25 mile TT award and the Spider Clarke Helpston TT Trophy.

The father and son pairing of Steve and Joe Clarke won the Team Time Trial Trophy while Lindsay Clarke won The Conders Women’s BAR (Best All Rounder) Shield and The Berridge Women’s 10 mile shield.

The Glover Attendance Cups went to Ian Todd and Birgit Scott, while Barbara Gunn won the Hammer Trophy.

On 12th October, Phil Merritt and I raced a time trial in Essex called the Chelmer CC Grand Prix Des Gentlemen (and women). It’s a 2up, where a senior rider has to be paired with either a junior, female or veteran rider. The senior rider has to ride on the front of the pair for the first 14 miles, then the partner must take over for the final mile. The time is taken on the partner only. We enjoy finishing the racing year with this one, as it’s a bit of fun, and this was our third time. It’s a rolling course which is more downhill on the out leg, and uphill on the return. Phil rode superbly on the day, and had me questioning whether I was setting a good enough pace for him! We’ve finally had the results and we came away with the win! Chris Cummings

Cyclocross training for seniors. The next training session is planned for Friday 17 November at 6.30pm. It will be held at Peterborough Athletics Track. Let This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know if you would definitely like to attend, or if you can't make this date but would be interested another week. The sessions are open to riders of all abilities and non-members are equally welcome. The cost will be £4 for club members and £5 for non-members to help with our venue costs. 

Catching their breath after the climb: Chris Cummings and Phil Merritt

This year’s hill climb was a joint effort with Rockingham Forest Wheelers, Welland Valley and Kettering at Nevill Holt. Two Clarion riders, Chris Cummings and Phil Merritt, took part with Chris taking the title of 2025 club champion with a time of 3:57. The early September weekend proved to be a busy weekend for cycling events. We will look at dates and venues for next year’s climb.

An excellent finish to the Hereward League Series for another year.

The club medal winners for 2025.