News
Discount at Le Bicycle - West Wickham
21st August 2014
By club Captain Club treasurer Shaun, ever savvy with finances has managed to broker a discount with our a new bike shop just opened in West Wickham. Le Bicycle is located opposite the Swan pub on the corner of the High Street and Station Road. Our club jersey now hangs proudly in the window...
Open 25 Cancelled due to road works
5th July 2014
Dear riders, With regret I have to cancel tomorrow's event, for which I apologise. Surrey County Council has installed road works with temporary lights on the A29 just north of Ockley. The lights are on a blind bend with a typical red to green phase time of around 50 seconds (see photo...
Open 25 Mile Time Trial – Start Sheet
3rd July 2014
Sunday 6th July 2014 – Course G25/46 Race Officials Timekeepers Mick Irons, Frank Cubis Marshalls and Helpers Members of the Bec CC, Surrey & Sussex VTTA Group Event Organiser Keith Butler, ...
Change to the Open 25
15th June 2014
Due to long term road works on the A24 just south of Broadbridge Heath, we have been forced to move our open 25 to the G25/46 course. Much of the course will be familiar to most riders as it includes the fast leg down to Clemsfold and much of the Holmwood 10 course. See below for full...
Open 10 Refund
4th June 2014
Once again our appologies for having to cancel the event at the last minute, we will reimburse in full all riders who hadn't already sent an apology. Unfortunately we can not refund on-line entries electronically so will be sending out cheques in the...
Open 10 - Course has changed
27th May 2014
Due to the continuing road works on the G10/57 course the Club have unfortunately had to make the decision to move this Saturdays Open 10 to the G10/42 Holmwood course. The HQ is: North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4JP The course details...
Ashley Cox CC Luton wins Open Road Race
11th May 2014
Congratulations to Ashley Cox (CC Luton) who won today's 79 mile Road Race in stunning style. It was halfway up the testing Marden's hill climb on the last lap that he powered off the front and rounded the corner in Crowborough to ride solo to victory, eventually coming in over 1 min ahead. ...
2014 Road Race - New Course
2nd May 2014
The Bec are never scared to push the boundaries and try new stuff and this years road race course is no exception. While the Ladies Mile Circuit which has used over the last couple of years has lead to some good racing, the endless loops needed to make up the miles make us all dizzy! So...
SCCU Good Friday
23rd April 2014
With slightly mixed feelings the Bec attended the SCCU Good Friday meeting, why mixed feelings? For possibly the second time in it’s history the meeting wasn’t held at it’s traditional home of Herne Hill. The Club supported the event in three ways, the first way was a social day for...
Round two of the Sprint / Autumn Crowhurst TT
25th March 2014
Sunday's Club Run was “interrupted” by the second round of the Club's Spring/Autumn TT series around the GS/382 Crowhurst course with a mix of some of the old hands, want to be old hands and new faces competing around the two laps of the 10Km circuit. Conditions were blustery and not helped by...
Jack Pullar wins Hill Climb - Again!
13th October 2013
Hi All, Here are the Overall RESULTS, Category RESULTS, and Team RESULTS for todays swimming gala :) Many congrats to all that survived, especially the rider who proved that cyclist do have a sense of humour by racing up the hill with inflatable armbands, a swimming cap &...
Bec Hill Climb - LATEST
11th October 2013
By Garry Beckett (organiser) Hi all, welcome to this years hill climb. For the first time ever we've got a full field of 120 riders.Sign on will be at the finish line (The top of the Hill :) as in previous years. And yes, the start will be at the bottom!!! Here's the START SHEET...
Top 3 finish for James Hughes in Kent CA 12
1st September 2013
James Hughes produced an excellent ride in the Kent CA event to record 260.2 miles (provisional) giving him 3rd place behind Michael Barnes (269.5) and Rob Pelham (267.1). The course covered a number of loops in the area between Ashford and Rye and James rode consistently throughout the...
Open 25 Start Sheet
7th July 2013
Open 25 Mile Time Trial – Start Sheet Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules and regulations. Sunday 7th July 2013 – Course G25/45 Event Headquarters (open from 06:00) - Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West...
Steve Kane wins Open 25 TT
7th July 2013
Race report from this mornings 25 Mile Open Time Trial The very warm and dry conditions this morning saw one of the closest results in the Bec 25 mile time trial for years with the top 4 fastest riders covered by a time gap of only 8 seconds. The top 2 women were only 14 seconds apart as well....
Andy Betts Wins Bec Open RR
12th May 2013
This years road was was back on the Ladies Mile Circuit although with a twist. After 17 Laps including three primes the riders turned off to head directly up and into Ashdown Forest. Early in the race a couple of riders broke free and very soon Andy Betts (Felt Colbornes Hargroves RT)...
Change of Circuit and HQ for Road Race
9th May 2013
Bec Open Road Race - Latest Update Thursday 9th May Once again the club road race has fallen foul of road works and pot holes. It seems this year that many of the regions courses have been affected by poor tarmac and the Lingfield course is no exception. The road between Marsh Green...
Dominic wins opening time trial
10th March 2013
With intermitent snow fall and strong winds this mornings opening TT was never going to be fast. But not suprisingly Dominic Hill emerged from his winter training in strong form and won the event by 1 min 24 seconds over James with Shaun coming in third. Congratulations to Mike Waters...
Club Luncheon - David Millar guest speaker
22nd November 2012
Sunday 18th saw the club gathered at the Chateau in Croydon for the traditional end of season luncheon. This year we were proud to be joined by David Millar (Garmin) as our guest speaker. David is currently living in Girona, and flew over on the morning on the luncheon especially to join us. Other...
Jack Pullar wins Hill Climb with new record
14th October 2012
Results for the Bec Hill Climb 2012 - Sunday 14th October 2012 Congratulations to the following prize winners. Full RESULTS Jack Pullar (Wheelbase.co.uk / MGD) 1st 99 Jack Pullar S Wheelbase.co.uk/MGD 01.42.9 ...
Rider List Published + Latest Hill Climb News
7th October 2012
MAP START SHEET - PRIZE LIST RIDER INFORMATION - SPECTATOR INFORMATION With results coming through from various Hill Climb Competitions around the UK today (Oct 7th) the ‘sharp’ end of the field at the Bec C C event next weekend (14th Oct) looks set to become a close...
Hill Climb - Entries filling up fast
25th September 2012
BEC C. C. 57th ANNUAL HILL CLIMB. SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER 2012 14.00HRS G301, White Lane, off of Titsey Hill, nr Limpsfield Surrey Enter HERE Entries for this years hill climb are coming in thick and fast. The new CTT on-line entry system is proving very popular...
Iain Brogden - Eastbourne Rovers CC wins Open 25 TT
8th July 2012
Open 25 Mile Time Trial – Result Sheet Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules and regulations. ...
Open 25 Start Sheet
5th July 2012
Open 25 Mile Time Trial - Start Sheet Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their rules and regulations. Sunday 8th July 2012 - Course G25/53 (Horsham) Download - 2012 Start Sheet / Cover Sheet / 2011 Results Race Officials Timekeepers Mick...
Allan Ridler (Pedal Heaven RT) wins road race
6th May 2012
Congratulations to Allan Ridler (Pedal Heaven RT) for winning this years hard fought out Open Road Race. Second was Andy Betts (Felt Colbornes RT) and third was Martin Ford (In Gear Quickvit trainsharp RT). Within a mile of the race being deneutralised a small group of four riders managed to...
Change of Course for Road Race
4th May 2012
Road Race Update - Friday 4th May 2012 Unfortunately it's not been possible to resolve the problems with the road works in Dormansland. A large section of Dormans High Str is being dug up to replace the gas mains, and about 150m of the road has three way controlled traffic lights on it. We've...
Winter Club Run - Regular
8th April 2012
Winter CLUB RUNS - Next Ride - Sunday 8th April 2012 Timings - Meet at 9am at Geoffrey Butler Cycles (South Croydon), ride will be 2-3 hours depending on weather. Route - Basically Hever Castle, and surrounding lanes. Regular Route Pace - Group riding. There might...
Dominic Hill wins at Good Friday Track meet
7th April 2012
Good Friday Track Meet 06/04/2012 - Report I guess we should have seen it coming. In the two Spring Omniums leading up to the Good Friday Track meet at Herne Hill velodrome, the Bec riders were on good form. Omnium 1 was won by Dominic Hill, after he won both scratch races and the final 20km...
Boxhill TT - 2012 Season Opens
11th March 2012
This morning the club time trial season opened with the traditional Boxhill loop. It's a course we all know and enjoy, and the weather was very good for this time of year. Many parts of the Zig Zag and surrounding roads have been resurfaced in preperation for the summers Olympic Road Race,...
2012 Season Planning..... 10 Reasons to join the Bec
29th December 2011
Ladies, Gents, Club mates.... Welcome to the 2012 season. Hopefully you've all enjoyed the 'off' season, eaten too much and are now desperate for the good weather to come back so that you can get out riding. Well perhaps you'll be thinking that over the next couple of months. To wet...
2011 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
26th November 2011
This years award ceremony and luncheon...... Photo's and Awards below..... Photo Album Bec Cycling Club-founded 1924. Awards 2011. Presentation Order. (Awards Record Book Order). 1. (2). The AJ Ansell 50mile Shield. Club Member recording fastest time...
Ned Boulting Annnounced as Guest Speaker at Luncheon
8th November 2011
Clubmates and friends of the Bec The main social event of the year is almost here, it's a time to reflect on the season with the club prize presentation. The Bec has always been a small family club and this years crowd of club mates and guests number around 50 including...
Speed Judging Results
1st November 2011
After a long absence, the Bec speed judging competition returned on Sunday 30th October. The 7.5 mile circuit based at Reigate Heath was used as in previous years although some riders were less familiar than others and maps were handed out at the start…just in case! ...
Speed Judging Returns...
28th October 2011
Hi all, The Speed Judging competition returns this Sunday after a long absence. For those who are not familiar with the event, it is a test of your ability to accurately judge your speed (any speed you like) over a 7.5 mile circuit. You predict the...
16yr Old Germain Burton, obliterates the opposition at the Bec C C Hill Climb
9th October 2011
Photos by Dave Hayward - Bec CC Hill Climb 09.10.2011 Race Report Full RESULTS / Team, Ladies, Vets, Jnr Awards / View Official Photos When the organiser of the Bec CC Hill Climb, Garry Beckett, predicted some close racing amongst the top seeded riders at this years event, his...
Bec C.C 56th Annual Hill Climb
2nd October 2011
BEC C. C. 56th ANNUAL HILL CLIMB. SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER 2011 14.00HRS G301, White Lane, off of Titsey Hill, nr Limpsfield Surrey Rider List Past Events After his exceptional win in 2010, when young 15yr old Germaine Burton (De Ver Cycles)...
Hill Climb Prize List Announced - £1,000 First, £900 Team Prize
26th September 2011
By Organiser - Garry Beckett Latest News..... 1st prize for the 2011 Bec Hill Climb will again be a massive £1,000.00. Not bad for less than 2 minutes effort on a 700yard course, and the team prize for (a bona fide, CTT registered ) team of 3 will again be £900.00 Other prize...
Steve Dennis Wins Open 25m Time Trial
18th July 2011
By Keith Butler Open 25 Mile Time Trial – Full Result Sheet (Scratch) Results on Age Standard Sunday 17th July 2011 – Course G25/53 (Horsham) Thank you for entering our open 25 and I hope you enjoyed the event. Once again we were treated to a great field, both in...
Summer Time Trial Series Starts
22nd May 2011
Bletchingley Summer TT Series This year the Bec will be running an evening TimeTrial series and the series starts this tuesday evening. Arranged around the summers longest days, the series will be a great opportunity for evening racing. The events are organised under the CTT's 'Come...
Road Race - Details of this years race
8th May 2011
This years Bec Road Race looks like being another classic. The field is again full and there's a growing reserve list... View - Rider List / Reserve list Download - Rider List / Programme HQ Rickards Hall, Edenbridge Kent TN8 5AR map (Entrance on...
Gary Chambers - Wiler / Goselfdrive.com Wins Bec Road Race
8th May 2011
Bec CC Road Race - Report - Sunday 8th May Today's road race saw some epic battles on the roads of the Lingfield Circuit near Edenbridge, Kent. The winds played a big part in fracturing the race and at one point there were four different groups on the road, all chasing an early group of 8...
Season Opens with Boxhill TT
14th March 2011
Yesterday saw the opening of the season with the now traditional Boxhill TT on the GS281 Course. The weather wasn't quite ideal but nobody really expects it to be.... it is still March after all. Still the event is alway seen as a test of who's done their winter training, and this year Mark Newton...
Club Luncheon
21st November 2010
It's almost time again for the annual Bec Club Luncheon (Sunday 21nd Nov). This is the main social event of the year, and a time to reflect on the season with the club prize presentation. The Bec has always been a small family club and this years crowd of club mates and...
Germain Burton Wins Bec Hill Climb
11th October 2010
By Garry Beckett (Hill Climb Promoter) Well thats it over & done with for another year (phew)!! What a great afternoon of racing, spectating, noise, atmosphere, the whole shooting match.... To see so many people out supporting our event either as a rider, spectator, helper and of...
Hill Climb Results - Coming Soon
10th October 2010
What a fantastic day on the hill..... Results and Photos will be updated shortly. Please come back and check later. ...
Record Holder Returns....
25th September 2010
by Garry Beckett Record Holder & Winner of the 2007 Bec C C Hill Climb and National Hill Climb Champ Dan Fleeman, of Team Raleigh, is returning to this years edition of the Bec CC event on 10th October, to both try and better his record, as well as walk away with the honour of once...
Club Time Trial Placings + Anniversary 10
4th September 2010
This morning 9 riders competed in the Club Anniversary 10 mile time trial on the traditional Horne circuit. Although it looked a little foggy to start with, I'm pleased to say the weather was good. It was great to see some old club mates, and friends riding as well. Mark was the...
Team Win - SCCU 100
29th July 2010
Sunday saw a great result for the club, the southern counties 100 team trophy returned to the Bec. After last years disappoinment it was good to see strong rides all round. We had 4 riders entered, but Mark punctured early and couldn't finish. Well done all, particularly Russ and Tamar in...
Steve Dennis (East Grinstead CC) wins Open 10 and 25
18th July 2010
Full Bec Open 25TT Results. Full Open 10TT Results available shortly. In this weekends Bec Open 10 and 25 mile time trial events Steve Dennis (East Grinstead CC) once again showed that he's on form winning both events with ultra fast times. Top ten results from Open 25 Sunday 18th July...
Bec Open 10 & 25 Start Sheets
13th July 2010
This weekend looks set to see some fast timetrailling in the clubs open 10 and 25 mile time trials. Saturday 17th July - Open 10 Starting at 14:00 on the G10/42 Holmwood Course View - Open 10 information Download - Start Sheet here Sunday 18th...
