Timson trophy – Naseby/Bosworth 25, Sunday June 2nd, 9am start

 

Eighty years ago, Flying Officer Cyril Timson gave his life for his country fighting in the Second World War.

A member of Welland Valley Wheelers and a former Robert Smyth School pupil, the 22-year-old was lost over the skies of France in his RAF de Havilland Mosquito on the way to attack an industrial complex. His body lies in a military cemetery in Grandcourt, northern France.

Following his death, his family supported the creation of the Cyril Timson Memorial Trophy, which was funded by public subscription.

The trophy is awarded to the fastest Welland Valley rider – on a handicap basis – of a 25 mile time trial.

How to enter

This year’s Timson Cup, awarded on a handicap basis, will be contested at the Naseby 25* on Sunday 2nd June, 9am (NB not 8am as in the calendar)

*Confusingly this course is also sometimes referred to as the “Bosworth 25”.

Race HQ is now Husbands Bosworth Village Hall.

The course is 2.5 laps on quiet roads around a circuit covering Welford, Naseby, Clipston and Sibbertoft. You can view the course and risk assessment here.

 

You can sign up online until 6pm Friday 31st May here

The Timson Cup is a handicap event and can be won by any club rider of any speed who goes well on the day.

 

On the day itself, sign on/number collection from 8.15 am.

Card payment only, on the day (Members £5, Non-Members £6.)

Front and rear lights and hard shell helmets are mandated by CTT.

Under 18 riders will require a parental consent form for type B events, to be found on the CTT website. Please send to ttsec@wellandvalleycc.co.uk

Please indicate in ‘comments’ section if entering as a Road Bike.

CARD 💳 – LIGHTS (Front & Rear) – RACE