Many members like myself will have noticed the brilliant performances posted by Charlotte Wadsworth over the season. We may not however have recognised the level of her exceptional performances. Nationally Charlotte finished 5th in the British Best All-Rounder competition with an average speed of 24.584mph over the three distances of 25, 50 and 100miles. I guess that this is probably the best ever British Best All-Rounder placing by a RVCRC rider, male or female unless anyone knows otherwise. Her times at the three distances were 56.57 for 25 miles, 2.01.18 for 50 miles and 4.24.33 for 100 miles. Her 100 mile time was achieved in the National Championship event in which she finished in 5th place and also won the 45-49 age award. All the above times were outright club records and also Lady Veteran Records. She has also established a Lady Veteran 10 mile record of 22.27, not quite up the 22.14 club record established by Rhiannon Allport as a Junior in 1999, but very close.
Charlotte receiving her Special Award from John Davies
The National 24hr performance by Hilary Bell is well worth noting. Her 290.043 miles, the first ever 24hr event by a RVCRC lady (and possibly man) establishes a new Club Record. The above times and distances are the current best known performances. We do have a box or two of archived papers to examine but if anyone can help us with past history we would be grateful. There must have been many excellent unrecorded RVCRC performances over the years both on the road against the clock and on the track. Some of you may be able to recall them and/or dig out press cuttings. Please help if you can as I am trying to put together all available information.
Hilary receiving her 24 hour Award from the President, Marian Hesketh
