BIRKENHEAD NORTH END CYCLING CLUB
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Click here to see pictures of the 1999 Club Prize Presentation.

These photos were taken at the first club '25' of the season, on the 11th of May (these ones don't have any larger versions).

Event winner John Moore Runner-up Peter Kay
Runner-up on handicap Derick Cronin Junior star Dave Lethbridge (now with both shoes!)
Event organiser Danny McDonough Winner on handicap Doug Watson

These photos were taken at the Club's "Hilly 22" time trial on Good Friday morning. Weather was not perfect at the start, but at least it was better than the previous year's blizzard!

Ruaraidh Gillies Peter Kay Ian Boult Chris Neukom and a Car! The very aerodynamic Dave Parry! Mike Garner's trainers on Dave Lethbridge's feet!

These photos were taken by club secretary Les Kennedy at the 1999 Eddie Soens Memorial Handicap road race, on the 6th of March, at Aintree Racecourse (home of the Grand National). This records the historic first-ever victory by a junior in this classic race. That junior was Steve Cummings of the BNE. He held off the combined might of the elite riders (including the entire Harrods team) to finish alone - just!

Crossing the finish line Mum! I won!

These three pictures were taken at the Birkenhead Victoria CC "Two-up 25" at the end of February. You will notice that the first picture only shows one rider: young Chris Byrne. He was due to ride with his dad Peter, but he took ill a couple of days before, and regulations prevented Chris from getting a new partner. Brings a whole new meaning to "riding like two men"! The second picture is of "Team Lethbridge" - Dave and Dave Jnr - whilst the third is Ian Boult and Les Kennedy.

These pictures were taken at the February Track Night at the Manchester Velodrome. Unfortunately, the low light levels and consequent reliance on flash photography makes them a little "artier" than I might have liked, but generally they come out pretty well.