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Another phenomenal Ratae entry in the Fox & Tiger charity ride
In 2024 we won the trophy awarded to the club having the most riders in the Fox & Tiger charity ride. This year we won the trophy again...
johnfox001
Sep 7, 20251 min read


RIP Bill Powell - Colleen's tribute
It is with great sadness that the club announces the death of Bill Powell. Bill died peacefully in hospital on August 1st. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Colleen, Bill's wife,. Bill was a long-standing and Honorary Life Member who gave continued support to all aspects of club life once his racing days were over. Those of us who didn't know Bill during his riding years will have known him as a happy friend at club dinners and time trials. There will be a family cremation
johnfox001
Aug 12, 20251 min read


75th Anniversary Ride
Sunday 20th July was the Ratae Road Club's Founders Day event, part of the club's 75th Anniversary celebrations. For this event four...
johnfox001
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Round Robin TT details
Details of the summer Round Robin series of time trials can be found on the attached document. Please note that due to temporary road...
johnfox001
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Ratae quartet conquer LEJOG
This June, Brian, Karl, Tim and myself attempted to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats. An iconic route for any cyclist. This is diary...
johnfox001
Jun 22, 202510 min read


The Leveller results and winners
Saturday 29 March saw the final of our early season set of time trials, finishing with The Leveller, road bike only, event which again...
johnfox001
Mar 30, 20251 min read


"The Leveller" time trial for road bikes
Saturday 29 March sees the final event of the club's early season time trials on course ACC/10/9 based at Walton Village Hall. The...
johnfox001
Mar 20, 20251 min read


Paul Eden gives a plug for Bath
The Hill that Won And so, to Bath. “Who could ever be tired of Bath?” A Blue Peter annual I have features Valerie Singleton (yes, I am...
johnfox001
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Ratae's own Lucy Sturgess in print!
We've had many "firsts" in competition racing over the years but never knowingly in print until now, with Lucy Sturgess's tales of her...
johnfox001
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Reliability Ride launches the 75th anniversary season
Our annual cold weather, no frills event gets the season off to, if not a flyer, a steady pace with a choice of two routes:...
johnfox001
Jan 18, 20251 min read


Great results at local hillclimbs!
Ratae members ended their competitive road season in great style with big turnouts at both the club's event at Sludge Hill on 27 October...
johnfox001
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Hill Climb event details announced
The club's annual hill climb competition will be held on Sunday 27 October, again at Sludge Hill LE7 9DA. See poster and Events page for...
johnfox001
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Ratae "win" LOROS charity ride!
In an event that ticked most of the club's priorities; bikes, beer and charity fund-raising, Ratae RC won the prize for the most entries...
johnfox001
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Chris Sprott sets new Ratae record, with Adam Webster hot on his heels.
Ratae RC likes to promote itself as the club for all types of cycling and our long distance enthusiasts have tackled Lands End to John...
johnfox001
Aug 3, 20241 min read


Fine weather and a fine end to the TT season
Our summer season finished in great style on Saturday 27th and with it the final results for the club's points and handicap trophies....
johnfox001
Jul 30, 20241 min read


TTT victory tops a busy weekend for Ratae
Sunday saw Peter Kott, Debbie Cooper, Mark Newton and Sally Richards put in a superb performance in Ratae RC colours to win the Mixed...
johnfox001
Jul 1, 20241 min read


The Ratae Wyvern slays the Welsh Dragon
Ric Chapman writes on Sunday's Dragon Ride epic: The air is muggy and warm, as we set off from Margam Park. Our goal is the 130 miles and...
johnfox001
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Sadie Garratt
It is with great sadness that the club announces the death of Sadie Garratt who passed away on Monday 17 June. Sadie will be greatly...
johnfox001
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Club Ride Arrangements Reviewed
Organisation and conduct on Club Rides is a regular item for discussion and there have been comments regarding safety recently. Lucy...
johnfox001
May 24, 20242 min read


Great Easter in club and open TT's
Saturday 30 March saw the final event of the club's four early season time trials with the awards of The Leveller trophies for the...
johnfox001
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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