Dave Chittenden D.O.B. 04/01/1976 Occupation: Lab Rat Clubs: First Claim Mid Oxon CRT - Second Claim Thanet RC History I have been cycling on and off since I was 14, taking quite extensive breaks from the sport whilst I was at university and the first 4or 5 years of being in Oxford. At the end of the 2005 season I re-entered the sport and have discovered cyclo cross which is great fun even though I usually finish in the last quarter of the field! My attempt to return to Road/Circuit Racing in 2006 proved eventful, with some good finishes and some challenging races resulting in me earning my 3rd Cat status. 2007 was altogether a different kettle of fish! Although my form had improved, my enthusiasm had me believing I was stronger than I actually was! Having ridden some punishing races I realized a lot of 3rd Cats out there are easily 2nd Cat riders. My attempt to gain points was not as fruitful as I had hoped, however I still enjoyed the racing season and suffered fewer colds this year. I have had some strong races this season, and found my weaknesses ready to continue a challenging training program. However 2 months in to my winter training, the year ended catastrophically. The start of November found a woman cycling on the wrong side of the road and crashing in to me, badly breaking my right arm and leaving me with no hand movement. This has pretty much terminated my cycling until further notice . So there goes my dreams of riding in the 100% ME team as I am now 99% ME and 1% medical grade titanium! Very few TTs for me in 2007, but I gradually improved and may even buy some tri bars if I ever get movement back in my hand! Time Trials: Seasons best: 10: 26.27 (13/6/06) H10/17R P.B 10: 25.25 (1996) Road/circuit racing 2007: Finished most races in the middle of the bunch with an average of 26 - 27.5mph over a distance of between 30 - 45 miles. Road/circuit racing 2006: 3rd Team Quest- MOD Chertsey 4/3W/4W 28 miles Sept 9th 2006
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