CATS Members at Merida 2006 Events

CATS members made a concerted effort to attend as many of the Merida events this year. The regulars were Mark S, Ian M, Andy S, Tom, John T and Gaye T. Gaye’s picture is even being used to promote the 2007 events on the shecycles.com web site:

Gaye smiling as always.

CATS Veteran member wins the final round of the 2006 Trek British Marathon series at Checkendon.

Gary, after a long summer of events including the TransRockies (with Numplumz.com Jack P). managed to win the final 100km round at Checkendon and was on the podium 3 times in the final ceremonies. He was 1st Veteran, 2nd Veteran in the series and 10th overall on the day.
For a full report see: www.britishcycling.org.uk & www.singletrackworld.com

Gary - another smiler (Photo:Joolze Dymond)

CATS at SSMM (Saab Salomon Mountain Mayhem) 24 Hours
June 25-26, 2005

The CATS were out in force at the SSMM. 2 mixed teams and two solo-nutter-men(Mark and Richard - say no more). Fun was had by all. Good to see a bigger CATS turnout from last year. Gaye was talking of a CATS womens team next year - excellent!

Mark Spittles 'Big-it-up' with some big air for the crowd.

The CATS HQ!

Mixed: CATS MBC (37^th out of 117)

Lap	Number	Rider	Time
1	247	John Taylor	01/45/26
2	249	Ian Mansfield	01/27/42
3	248	Lise Budd	01/46/11
4	245	Mark Spittles	01/27/55
5	246	Andrew Searcey	01/19/09
6	247	John Taylor	01/35/20
7	249	Ian Mansfield	01/37/46
8	245	Mark Spittles	01/33/12
9	246	Andrew Searcey	01/23/41
10	248	Lise Budd	01/53/41
11	247	John Taylor	01/25/44
12	249	Ian Mansfield	01/22/07
13	245	Mark Spittles	01/18/21
14	246	Andrew Searcey	01/14/49
15	248	Lise Budd	01/35/31
16	245	Mark Spittles	01/18/47

Rider	Laps	Best	Average	Worst
John Taylor	3	01/25/44	01/35/30	01/45/26
Ian Mansfield	3	01/22/07	01/29/11	01/37/46
Lise Budd	3	01/35/31	01/45/07	01/53/41
Mark Spittles	4	01/18/21	01/24/33	01/33/12
Andrew Searcey	3	01/14/49	01/19/13	01/23/41

Mixed: CATS MBC 2 (77^th out of 117)

Lap	Number	Rider	Time
1	251	Darren Hooper	01/54/23
2	252	Graham Dikens	01/29/48
3	254	Ginette Spittles	02/35/54
4	253	Steve Young	01/54/13
5	250	Neil Holman	01/38/01
6	251	Darren Hooper	01/37/17
7	252	Graham Dikens	01/48/05
8	253	Steve Young	02/01/2015
9	250	Neil Holman	01/32/11
10	251	Darren Hooper	01/25/09
11	252	Graham Dikens	01/44/48
12	254	Ginette Spittles	02/11/1930
13	253	Steve Young	01/38/31
14	250	Neil Holman	01/22/58

Rider	Laps	Best	Average	Worst
Darren Hooper	3	01/25/09	01/38/56	01/54/23
Graham Dikens	3	01/29/48	01/40/53	01/48/05
Ginette Spittles	2	02/11/1930	02/23/42	02/35/54
Steve Young	3	01/38/31	01/51/19	02/01/2015
Neil Holman	3	01/22/58	01/31/03	01/38/01

Mark & Richard The CATS Solo (Mad) Men!

Solo Mens: Pratt Richard 76^th out of 94

Lap	Number	Rider	Time
1	2066	Richard Pratt	02/06/1958
2	2066	Richard Pratt	02/01/1946
3	2066	Richard Pratt	03/22/49
4	2066	Richard Pratt	05/02/1956
5	2066	Richard Pratt	06/48/08
6	2066	Richard Pratt	04/38/34

Rider	Laps	Best	Average	Worst
Richard Pratt	6	02/01/1946	04/00/11	06/48/08

Solo Men: Vines Mark 82nd out of 94

Lap	Number	Rider	Time
1	2045	Mark Vines	01/59/44
2	2045	Mark Vines	01/56/40
3	2045	Mark Vines	03/35/48
4	2045	Mark Vines	00/57/11
5	2045	Mark Vines	05/31/50

Rider	Laps	Best	Average	Worst
Mark Vines	5	00/57/11	02/48/14	05/31/50

Richard hiding from the night and the mud!

Sports Awards 2003

Sports personality of the year 2004 Winner

Unsung athlete Gaye claims magnificent treble

MODEST Gaye Taylor was just pleased to be at the Mail’s Sports Awards 2004 as a nominee.

Which is why she was in total shock when she left the presentation dinner at Harborough Leisure Centre with an amazing treble triumph under her belt.

Gaye’s evening was capped when she was awarded the coveted Sports Personality of the Year crown.

But that came after she had picked up the Unsung Hero title – and shared in the Team of the Year success as a member of the
triumphant Harborough Athletics Club Ladies.

“I love my sport and put in a lot of hard work but I just didn’t expect anything like this,” said a bewildered Gaye. “What a treble!”

CATS at Saab Salomon Mountain Mayhem 2004

Mark (even with a dodgy knee I'm making a bigger splash than Richard) & Richard (photos: bikemagic.com)

"The 4 peaks hard ride"

Sunday 25th April 2004 - CATS Club Ride - 5 Hours

You thought Leciestershire was flat :o (see this ride profile)

Sports Awards 2003

Unsung Hero 2003 Winner

Neil Holman
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Chris Holliday of sponsors Harborough District Council presents Neil Holman with his trophy

THERE are many unsung heroes on the local sporting scene but the one who shone above the rest to pick up the prize of Unsung Hero of the Year was dedicated cyclist Neil Holman from Harborough.

He said: “I was extremely surprised. I just do it without a second thought, but it’s a real honour to win.

“I do it for the love of the sport and have been involved in cycling for 13 years. I try to bring people up from grassroots level and raise awareness of the sport. Events like the Sports Awards show that you don’t have to be a Martin Johnson to be recognised.”

Sportsman of the year 2003 Winner

Patrick Schalbetter
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Christian West of sponsors Emerson & Wests congratulates Patrick Schalbetter

SWISS-born cyclist, but now very much part of Harborough’s sporting scene, Patrick Schalbetter (34) was named Sportsman of the Year.

He said: “It’s a great feeling to win. I do a lot of training and it’s a nice reward for the hard work I have put in over the year.

“I’ve had a great night at the Sports Awards and want to thank the people who voted for me.”

SHIMANO 24HR-03, sleepless in the saddle, 9/10 August 2003

CATS members, Patrick Schalbetter Schalbetter / Webb (Pairs Men: 3rd out of 56) Richard Pratt (Solo: 30th out of 67) and Gary Hill Double Dutch Pancake Bar (Mixed: 10th out of 83)

Gary in need of a wash - as usual!

CATS MEMBERS IN ACTION AT THE:

Kona 100 2003 - Builth Wells

Richard & Mark

SAAB SALOMON 24 hours 2003 (Results)

CATS TEAMS: Aubry, Justin, Andy, Neil, Darren, Richard, Mark, Dave (L to R in CATS shirts)

How did we do?

Solo Men: Patrick Schalbetter 15th, Richard Pratt 41st.
Mixed: Old Spice Cats - The Return 27th (Mark Spittles, Ginette Spittles, Steve Osborn, Vic Barnett (Welland Valley CC) and Paul Chennell (Kettering CC))
The Cats Whiskers 35th (Darren Hooper, Justin Mumford, Jules Mumford, Andrew Searcy and Mark Vines ).
Cats Have A Go Heroes 68th (Neil Holman, Aubry Hill, Amanda Foxon-Hill, Steve Young and George Barnett (Welland Valley CC))
Photographs of the teams (compliments of Bike Magic)

		40, Patrick
		47, Richard
282, Aubry Hill	283, George Barnett	284, Steve Young	285, Amanda Foxon-Hill	286, Neil Holman
287, Darren Hooper	288, Mark Vines	289, Andy Searcy	290, Jules Mumford	291, Justin Mumford
292, Paul Chennell	293, Victor Barnett	294, Mark Spittles	295, Ginette Spittles	296, Steve Osborn