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Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
St. Christopher’s Long Distance Riders
Published: November 21, 2024
Early Years 1
On a Sunday in 1952 Joe Pond cycled 336 miles in 24 hours including a stop to attend Mass on the route.
Because Catholics had an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and the Bishops refused a dispensation Joe had to modify the official R.T.T.C. route to include a diversion to a Church or Mass Centre.
Catholic racing cyclists were at a disadvantage so Joe presented the National Club with a Cup to suit the conditions.
Under the Joe Pond rules Len Richmond, Herts. Tony Davey, Liverpool, John Withers, Pat Kenny and Peter Swinden, Birmingham increased the mileage up to 438 by 1963.
Following the 1962 Vatican Council, Mass was available on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Birmingham presented a new Cup to the National Club and John Cahill, North Staffs competing under R.T.T.C. rules rode 464 miles to become 2nd in the 1971 National Championship.
The enthusiasm for long distance competition blossomed.
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Saint Christopher’s and Mountain Biking
Published: October 2, 2024
Martin Johnson. Charles Sampey, Reg Carter and Peter Hambley.
Jacob’s Ladder 27th January 1957
A new section has been added to the “History of the Club”: Mountain Biking and St Christopher’s
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Mayfest 2024
Published: July 26, 2024
Information on the tours around the Forest of Dean have now been published
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Mayfest -2024
Published: March 5, 2024
Sunday 12th – Wednesday 15th May
Tour of the Forest of Dean, River Wye, Symonds Yat and Monmouth.
Headquarters Angel Hotel , Coleford
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Tours
Published: December 31, 2023
New published in Foreign Tours
1946 Tour of Ireland
2001 Tour of Britanny
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
Christmas Dinner
Published: December 29, 2023
6 members present including photographer Alan Preston
Bob Baker, Derek Everton, Alan Conlan, Peter Hambley, James Hambley and Judy Swinden at the Eccleshall Cafe
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
1946 – Tour of Ireland
Published: August 28, 2023
August 1946
Frank McGatti organised a cycling tour of Ireland with ten riders including Eugene Donetti both members of the London Section .
Riders cycled to Liverpool and boarded a boat sailing to Belfast. Cycling then continued along the Coast of Northern Ireland and then down the West Coast to Galway. The train was taken across to Dublin and then cycling continued to Belfast
The route included the Mountains of Mourne, the summit of Slieve Donand 2796 ft. and a stay at the Silent Valley Youth Hostel on the 30th August.
Returning by boat to Liverpool.
Any information and pictures to support the publication of this item are welcome Peter Hambley.
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Pilgrimages 1954 to Lourdes and 1957 to Rome
Published: July 29, 2023
These important pilgrimages organized by Carl Eherenzellar have now been published
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
The National Club
Published: July 21, 2023
Further to the valuable information provided by the exhors of Mr James Watters. An additional section “Conception” has been included in “The National Club”. The important part paid by Carl Ehrenzeller with his enthusiasm and drive in the early days of the formation of the Club is self evident,
Saint Christopher's Catholic Cycling Club Blog:
1953 Pilgrimage to Rome
Published: July 12, 2023
Valuable information has been supplied by the exhors of Mr James Watters. This is the first Pilgrimage to be updated.
New items will follow shortly, 1952 Pilgrimage to Lourdes and 1957 Pilgrimage to Rome.