The Club
Ashfield RC was formed in 1986 by a group of footballers who wanted to form a cycling club which they did with help from Arthur Gamble.
The first meetings were held in the Dixies' Arms after which they moved between several local youth clubs one of which was in a field ! When the club outgrew this it moved back to an annex behind the Dixies' Arms, before finally settling at the Gate Inn at Jacksdale.
Throughout this time members of the club were organising and participating in many races. In its first year the club promoted the Division Road Race Championship at Selston, and has subsequently organised races in many disciplines over the years.
The club's first milestone was achieved in 1987 when junior rider Andrew Wilson represented Great Britain at the senior Girvan 3 day in Scotland. In the same year Andy Hurford finished 4th in the National Road Race Championships and rode the Tour of Britain.
Since then the club has had a great deal of success. More information can be found about the club's achievements in various disciplines via the following links:Road, Cyclo-cross,and Time trialing
Road
Ashfield RC memebers participate in road racing at many events both locally and nationally. Over the years the club has won 8 senior Division Road Race Championships and 1 Junior Division Road Race Championship with numerous bronze and silver medals.
Riders from the club have represented Great Britain and England at International Events.
Several riders from the club have also gone on to ride professionally.
The club promotes races each year on the Darley Moor Motor racing circuit near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
TT
The club participates in the anual ANDCC Lighthouse Trophy event where a strong team from Ashfield is uaually present !
The Carl Anthony Memorial 2 up time trail is also organised anually by the club. This is held to remember Carl, a founding member of the club who was tragically killed.
Ashfield RC Club TT records
10 mile - 20min 20 sec (7/7/01 Adam Wright Sherwood CC Open)
25mile - 51 min 54 sec (26/8/01 Adam Wright West London CA open)
50mile - 1hr 54min 00sec (15/7/01 Adam Wright Sharrow CC open)
Cross
Ashfield RC is very active in cyclo-cross. The club has numerous riders who participate in the local Notts and Derby League. The club also promotes a round of this league anually. On a national and international level riders have represented the club in National Trophy competitions, National Championships and races in Europe.
Recent Achievements by the Club in Cyclo-Cross include :
Andy Key Veteran National Trophy Series winner and National Champion 2003 / 04
Andy Key winner of 5 National Trophy Rounds 2003/04
Andy Naylor National Trophy Series U23 3rd overall 2001
Notts and Derby League 2nd overall Andy Naylor, Andy Key
Notts and Derby League 3rd overall 2006 Andy Naylor
Notts and Derby Team Award
For more Information on Cyclo-Cross contact the cyclo-cross rep Andy Naylor, or visit www.cyclo-cross.com
