Ratae entered three teams in the Rugby RCC 3-Up 10 mile team Time Trials at Mallory Park circuit on Monday 29 June. Although we didn't win any prizes all three teams posted competitive times over the full course which took in the climb to the hairpin bend over the eight circuits. Our teams were: Peter Kott, Mark Newton and Brian Bonsor in 28:58.0 Lucy Sturgess, Natalie Harris and Amy Bonsor in 30:31.7 Lesley Allden, Martin Bonsor and Sue Bonsor in 32:14.5

Sue Bonsor, Ratae's recently appointed Women's Officer, organised her first event of the year, a social ride to Manor Farm at Catthorpe, which took place on Saturday 27 June. The club has an enthusiastic and thriving women's membership taking part in competitive time trials and cyclocross as well as social rides both on-road and off-road. If you are interested in finding out more about our women's events or in joining the club please get in touch through our club email...

Whether you plan to ride or not entries for the Founders' Day event on July 5th are now open. If you're riding we'll be meeting at Jenno's cafe in Blaby at 9.00 where there will be a choice of fast, steady and off-road rides at 9.30 all finishing for lunch at the Cock inn at Peatling Magna at around 12.30. Please place and pay for your orders by 24th June. Route maps will be posted on WhatsApp closer to the date.