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Fife Century Road Club  | Summary Club details |
| Fife Midweek TT Series 2009 | Time Trial League |
| Loch Leven TT | Scenic Circuit TT |
| Photos | Cycling shots |
| Reliability Trials 2009 | Mass event |
| Sunday Runs | Clubman's favourite |
Training Events 2009  | Group training |
| Tour of the Kingdom | Graphic version |
| Tour of the Kingdom | Text version |
| Palmares - 1 | (Achievements) |
| Palmares - 2 | (And There's More!) |
| Links | Cycling sites |
| Glossary | Cycling terms |
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Fife Century Road Club 1931 - 2009
The club was formed in 1931 and originally comprised of members who could do a 'century'
It should be remembered that this feat was undertaken prior to the invention of
"Tri-bars" and most of the technology modern bikes now have as standard. This entry requirement has since been waived.
The original club racing colours can be seen on the left and the current design can be seen in the photo alongside the old Cofidis colours of David Millar.
For 24 years the club organised the Tour of the Kingdom, one of the top races in Britain, and was a main event in the Premier Calendar
series. Today we enjoy training and racing both on and off-road along with other Fife clubs. On the 2nd Sunday in Feb we run our Reliability Trials.
Most of the year there are Saturday & Sunday morning training runs. The Glenrothes group leaves Colydean Footbridge 9:30 and meets the North Fife group at Cupar (Tesco's) at 10.
During the off-season from Oct - March there are 1hr+ training runs on Tuesday at 6:30. Meet at Fife Institute for 5 short steady laps of a street-lit circiut, or Lidl's for 3½ longer faster laps around the town.
During the racing season from April to September we have Tuesday training runs and mid-week time trial racing. There is also a scenic 12.6 mile TT round Loch Leven.
For more details or information please
"Training Events" (Page Index) | Saturday | Glenrothes group meets at foot bridge (between Pitcoudie/Colydean) on Western Avenue 9:25. Ride out to Cupar (tesco's) for 10:00. Approx. 20 mile run round by Letham, Ayton, Lindores & Grange to finish at Lumqhuat. The last change was the 4 mile loop round Parbroath/Ayton/Lindifferon. All are welcome and riders are grouped on ability. Hard shell safety helmets are strongly advised for training runs. In wet weather please use mudguards as a consideration to other riders. | |||
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| Sunday | Meet at Fife Institute Glenrothes at 9:30 or Cupar (Tesco's) at 10am prompt. 50 miles at 15 mph with cafe stop. Various routes depending on conditions. For up-to-date info please check Leslie Bike Shop  | |||
| Tuesday | Summer (Apr-Sep): The training takes place near Cupar on minor roads on Tuesday evenings. All are welcome as there are groups to suit every ability. Hard shell safety helmets are strongly advised for group training. | Winter (Oct-Mar): 6:30pm prompt - road circuit with street lights in Glenrothes. Ensure you have adequate front and rear lights. Meet at Fife Institute (rear entrance) for 5 steady short laps. Meet at Lidl for 3½ fast long laps. | ||
| Download Summer Training Schedule in PDF format (5K)
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"Mid-week TT Races" (Page Index) 
The TT races are on road courses near Freuchie/Ladybank and Cleish. For 2009 the exciting TT competition includes 5, 10 & 25 mile races, hilly and circuit events. Events are on Wednesday evenings except for Loch Leven (Thurs). The Series runs from Wed 8th April through to 2nd September. This year they will again be run under SC regulations. Hard shell safety helmets are compulsory for racing in all SC events. | |||
| Download 2009 Midweek TT Calendar in PDF format (5K) xls format (16K) | 2008 League Positions | 2007 League Positions | |
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"Loch Leven Race" (Page Index)
This is a circuit Time Trial (individuals against the clock) with prizes for the top performances in each category.
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| Dist | 1mile | 5 mls | 10 mls | 12.7 mls | 13.8 mls | 15 mls | 25 mls | 50 mls | 100 mls |
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| Time | 1:59 | 12:03 | 23:53 | 32:55 | 35:08 | 38:24 | 1:02:42 | 2:16:36 | 4:34:00 |
| Speed mph | 30.25 | 24.90 | 25.12 | 23.15 | 23.57 | 23.44 | 23.92 | 21.96 | 21.90 |
| Date | 30/8/06 | 22/8/01 | 28/6/06 | 25/5/06 | 3/6/99 | 23/5/01 | 5/9/99 | 20/6/99 | 1/8/99 |
| Achievement | Date | Dist | Avg % | Max % | Time | Gears | Bike | Comment |
| Jaizkibel (St Sebastian) | 21/09/01 | 8.0km | 5% | 9% | 0h28m | 39x19 | Ribble | Classic St. Sebastian |
| Alto de los Buitres (Vuelta à Burgos Stg5 2002!) | 17/09/01 | 20.0km | ? | 5% | 0h42m | 52x12 | Ribble | Meta-Fuentes Blancas |
| Covadonga (Vuelta à España) | 11/09/01 | 20.9km | 8% | 13% | 1h15m | 39x23 | Ribble | Unbelievable |
| Col d'Aubisque (Tour de France) | 09/07/00 | 18.5km | 7% | 10% | 1h14m | 42x21 | Flying Scot | Almost over-geared |
| Lac de Madine ITT (Tour de France) | 13/07/93 | 56.0km | 0% | 4% | 1h50m | 52x12 | Flying Scot | M.Indurain 1h12m |
| Alpe d'Huez (Tour de France) | 20/07/92 | 13.7km | 8% | 11% | 1h23m | 42x21 | Flying Scot | French bread works! |
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