Test 10 after this week

DIFFERENT BLUEBELL COURSE FOR NEXT THREE WEEKS...(Not this week, usual course this week)
For the next three weeks we will be trying out a different/alternative course for our Wednesday night TT's.
(25th July, 1st Aug and 8th August) For the final week of the season we will be back on the usual Helpston circuit.
The aim of this trial, is to see if the new course is suitable from a riding and safety point of view. After the trial period, we will canvas the opinions of the riders and marshals and decide whether to use the course in the future.
Don't forget, the start time for the TT's in August is 6.45pm, as opposed to 7pm and after the final week, we have the End of Season Buffet and Prize presentation. 
NEW COURSE DETAILS
START on outskirts of Bainton on unclassified road in the direction of Ufford, after left hand bend and 25 yards before gatepost to Nature Reserve. Proceed through Ufford and Marholm and turn at Roundabout (Marshals) with Bretton Way (just after Crematorium), Peterborough. 
Take 5th exit and retrace outward route through Marholm to FINISH just before Ufford, in line with Bridleway (to Southey Woods) sign.  
Parking: Farmer Vergette’s field. Between Bainton and Ufford on the left hand side coming from Bainton by the sweeping RH bend, before the tighter LH bend just before Ufford. It’ll be signed posted on the night.

Friday evening fun and games

As we haven't had an evening of fun & games on bikes with parents joining in for quite a while we thought this Friday would be a good time before many of you head away for your summer holidays.
So this Friday we hope that many parents will also bring their bike along and join in a few games, and we might even be able to find a few prizes.
We are likely to use both the grass and the track during the evening so a versatile bike would be helpful if you have a choice, although as everywhere is very dry all bikes will be fine.
Regards
Malc

Simons report from Team Camb 10

Myself and some of my Fenland Clarion clubmates had a good dust up today in the Team Cambridge open 10TT on the F2D/10 course at Cambourne. 
Just 22 seconds covered All four riders.
The times were.
Simon Pitchford 20:48
Steve Kaye 21:00
Paul Lilley 21:07
Phil Ackerman 21:10

Grass Track Series Coming up

Just a reminder about the "Go Green" grasstrack series that would suit many of our youth riders.
The races are both fixed & freewheel, so please check which you are entering.
The events are in Bourne, Sleaford, Peterborough & Crowland, note the Sleaford event says youths by invitation and Fenland Clarion are invited.
The Peterborough event is not listed on British Cycling yet but will be on Sunday 12th August once a venue has been confirmed. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events?series_id=572
 

Bluebell 10 July 10/11th ***UPDATED***

BLUEBELL 10 THIS WEEK (WC 9.07.18)

The road into Helpston was swept on Friday, after the surface dressing works a couple of weeks ago. I've been down and checked it and looks good to go for this week.
Now there lies a problem... The England v Croatia World Cup Semi Final is on and that's bound to impact the number of riders we'll get (and also marshal availability)
I'm going to see if the police will mind us switching to Tuesday night for this week. How would that sit with folks? Would you ride? Can you fulfil your marshalling/officiating duties on Tuesday?
If the police won't allow us to switch nights. Will you ride on Wednesday and will you marshal/time?
Will you be watching the football on Wednesday.
Please advise, so that we can make the best decision.
Cheers
Steve

Steve Clarke
Chairman & Racing Secretary
Fenland Clarion Cycling Club

After a review the 10 will continue on Wednesday as planned. If you are able to support and marshall, please let Emma know. 

4th July Bluebell 10

Post from Steve Clarke 
BLUEBELL 10 TONIGHT (4th July) CANCELLED
I checked the road into Helpston earlier this morning and I've taken the decision to again cancel this week's Bluebell 10 mile TT.
Due to the recent warm weather, the contractors haven't been able to sweep the road since the recent surface dressing works. As such, in my opinion there is still too much loose gravel on the road into the village. The 20mph temporary speed limit remains in place. We are in regular contact with the council and working to get the sweeping done ASAP.

Racing this Saturday

This Saturday 7th July we will be holding another of our race events, this time with a grasstrack format and for conventional freewheel bikes, so we will be on the grass and every rider will get three races (two to score). These will still suit ALL of our youth riders, but with the added attraction of some riders from other clubs joining us for a few races, making it ideal entry level racing, and suitable for getting started with competitive events. Each event will be in age groups, so even our youngest will be able to take part, and the oldest will riders will be under 16 age group (racing seperately to the younger ones)

Entry will be £4 on the day from 09.30pm with races to start at 10.00 and award a few prizes and be all finished by 12.00. Hopefully our youngsters will all want to try these events, they seem to have a competitve streak even when not racing, so it should make a nice change to our usual format.

We could do with a few helpers on the day, so if you are able to help please let me know, preferably in advance to assist with planning the evening

  • Riders, the more the merrier for good racing. All youth riders welcome.
  • Cakes or suitable nibbles, and ideally let me know beforehand
  • Refreshments - two to help out with them
  • Signing on – two/three people required
  • Timekeepers - three people required
  • Derny/pacer rider
  • Helpers for setting up, could do with a couple of helpers who could ideally get there early

The details are on the British Cycling website, although as its entry on the day things are not too different to normal.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/181757/Fenland-Clarion-Go-Ride-Grasstrack

This will be at our usual venue The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road, PE1 5BW.

Friday evening

Just a quick reminder that we will be at The Embankment Athletic Track on Bishops Road again this Friday. With a number of grasstrack events coming up in the next few weeks this will be our focus for the session.
There will be a group for freewheel (conventional) bikes and a separate group for fixedwheel bikes, and of course if you'd like to try fixedwheel riding the club has a number of suitable bikes you can borrow, so please let me know if you'd like to use one of them.
With excellent weather forecast it would be great to get a good turnout for another enjoyable evenings cycling, just be there ready for a 6:30 start.
Regards
Malc

Bluebell supper 15th August 2018

Wednesday 15th August at the John Clare Cottage, Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED.

 

JohnClare


Buffet £6.50 per head. Plus distribution of overall Bluebell Series prize money (Cash!)


Tickets will be available each week at the remaining events.


Please pay in advance, so we can all enjoy the evening

Club end of season dinner

This year’s club presentation evening will take place on Saturday 24th
November at Peterborough District Bowls Club with a hot & cold buffet.

We already have a guest speaker booked in Robbie Ferri who should
provide some interesting tales of his adventurous cycling travels.

Please put the date in your diaries and tickets will be on sale during
the summer at various club events for just £15 per adult and £5 for
under 16's.

Julian Tatam

Treasurer and Membership Secretary

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