Kit sell off update
Stock is selling fast on the Impsport kit.
There are not many jerseys left so here is the current stock list.
We are now out of long sleeved kit and bibs.
Thanks to all for their enquiries. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
James
Revised date for this weeks club quiz
Quiz via Zoom is now tomorrow Thursday 14th May 7pm
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Old stock sale
We have a few pieces of Impsport made club stock still available.
To help us sell it through and to give members a special one off offer. The prices of jersey's will be further reduced from £30 to £15.
If you are interested, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. James by clicking the link or message him on Facebook.
Virtual Quiz
An opportunity to meet up with your clubmates once again following the popularity our first Virtual Quiz we will holding another on Thursday 14th May, please note the date change, all welcome.
If you'd like to enter your household as a team them contact Steve via email.
Peterborough Cycle West - A request for help
For a number of years our group of volunteers has been campaigning for the creation of a new cycle route in Peterborough , west of the existing Green wheel, that would avoid the dangerous stretch of the A47. We now have a viable design and the support of the major landowners , the Nene Park Trust and the Nene valley railway. Our route would connect with the existing route from the city that runs to Castor and Ailsworth and then go along quiet roads to the village of Sutton. From the village it would run along a disused railway line before crossing the river Nene via a new set of steps and the footbridge to the NVR Wansford station. Once over the river cyclists could cross the A1 using the flyover at Stibbington and go further afield. The new route would be a major improvement for local cyclists of all kinds, both for families wanting to cycle out to the NVR station, for cycle-commuters wishing to cycle to and from the city and for local people wanting to travel between local villages. Please see the attached map for details . it would also compliment the planned route for ‘non-motorised users’ that Highways England will eventually be building alongside the improved A47.
Now is the time we need your help- as we will shortly be applying for planning permission to Peterborough City Council, we need to show how many people support our route and wish to encourage more people to cycle for their health, their enjoyment and to reduce the need for car travel.
Ian Baugh, Secretary Peterborough Cycle West project
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Chris Farrow and Ian Todd are both on the PCWP committee and can vouch for the project being of real value to cyclists in providing a country route from the Southorpe/Sutton side of the river through to Stibbington/Wansford & beyond, avoiding the dangerous stretch of the A47.
If you could read the email and confirm your support for the project by emailing mailto: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , which will greatly assist the planning application that will need to be made, and permission granted, before work can commence.
Virtual group ride on RGT tomorrow evening.
With thanks to Dave Hallam for organising.
I sent RGT cycling a gpx file of the Bluebell route and they created this 3D simulation of the course. Riding it will be a Zwift-like experience. The scenery will be strange but the corners and gradients will all be like the real thing. It's all free at the moment (you need to download an app to your phone and another one to your screen if you have one).
This will berunning as a group ride on Wednesday evening at 7 pm on the RGT cycling app. DdHoO8JDi8
Ian Clarke steps down
Former Fenland Clarion rider and member Ian Clarke has stepped down from the position of Secretay of the National Clarion Cycling Club at the recent Easter Meet, which was held virtually.
Clarke has held the post for many years and is looking to spend more time with his family.
All at FCCC would like to thank Ian for his efforts, wish him well and look forward to see him soon.
Ride a virtual Wednesday night 10 and let us know
We are desperately keen for all of our members to follow all government advice and stay safe during this current period of lockdown.
Lots of you have been talking on social media about your virtual riding on various platforms such as Zwift, Bekool and Tacx.
So please keep your distance from others and share us your rides via Strava. Fingers crossed we will all be back out on the heath before long.
Take care everyone.
Kens funeral - a message from Steve and Ian Clarke
Most of you will know or will have guessed, but tomorrow's (25th March 2020) funeral for mine and Ian's dad, Ken 'Spider' Clarke will now not take place.
Unfortunately because of the Corona Virus, self isolating and social distancing, Dad will now have a 'Direct Cremation' at 8.30am.
We plan to have a memorial gathering and ride for Dad once the Covid-19 situation is resolved and we are back to normal.
Please pass this information on to anyone who knew our father.
British Cycling FAQ on Covid - 19
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Planned return for Youth Cycling
Malc
British Cycling update
Given the ongoing uncertainty around the Coronavirus/COVID19 outbreak, and the developing Government advice and guidance, British Cycling has taken the decision to extend its current suspension on sanctioned cycling activities to 30 June.
With all Government guidance pointing towards a period during which the nation is being urged to come together to fight the spread of the virus, and the unprecedented burden currently on our emergency and public services, we felt that this is the most responsible – and only – course of action we could take at this moment.
We are acutely aware of the impact that this situation has had on individuals, communities and businesses within cycling and beyond. We’d like to take this opportunity to reinforce that, while we share in the disappointment of those affected by this extended suspension, we will do absolutely everything within our power to ensure that cycling can return with strength and as soon as possible.
This suspension period will include the dates originally set for several traditional milestones of the competitive cycling calendar. As with the vast majority of sports – while our primary focus will always be health and wellbeing – we will be exploring all options regarding the fulfilment of the racing calendar once sporting events can recommence.
Our recommendation to our clubs remains that no organised activity (including rides, training, coaching, events) should take place during this period, in line with government advice on social gatherings and non-essential travel.
However, riding a bike is a great way to aid your physical and mental health, provided that guidance on social distancing is followed. British Cycling would urge all cyclists to only ride on routes you know well, that are close to home and that are well within your ability level - this is a time for calm recreation, not for challenging yourself.
Now, more than ever, we must ride our bikes responsibly - that means only going out on our own, or with people we live with, and keeping two metres apart from anyone we meet, stopping and waiting for people to pass when necessary. We're doing this to protect ourselves and others, and to make it safe for everyone to ride.
If the cycling community continues to behave responsibly then we all hope to keep the roads and trails open for use, so that we can all manage our health during the coming weeks and months.
FCCC Important announcement
Below are details of the club activities we are suspending in light of Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the advice we should take during the coming weeks.
Friday Youth Sessions
We are now suspending all Friday youth sessions until further notice. We will issue an update once we have a better understanding of the situation.
Club Runs
We are now suspending all club runs until further notice. We will issue an update once we have a better understanding of the situation. British Cycling also have information on their website and have now suspended group rides - please see the following link if you would like more information.
https://www.britishcycling.
Fenland Clarion Club Time Trials
In light of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis and the following Statement from the CTT, we have no alternative but to cancel/postpone all Fenland Clarion Club Time Trials for the foreseeable future (to 31st May at least). The club will continue to monitor the situation and hopefully, we will be able to resume racing before too long.In light of the government advice now given, Cycling Time Trials (CTT) has taken the decision to suspend all CTT events, (this includes all Type A and Type B events), with immediate effect up to and including Sunday 31 May 2020.
The decision will be subject to continued review and has been taken in the interests of organisers, competitors, all those who volunteer their time to make the events “work”, supporters and in the interests of the time trialling community as a whole.
Where possible, all are encouraged to maintain their own personal fitness and keep active during this time, while following government guidelines about safe distance and safe exercise environments.
CTT will continue to review and monitor government advice and will provide detailed updates in the coming weeks.
Social distancing and advice
Social distancing measures (as defined by Public Health England as spending more than 15 minutes and within a 2-metre distance talking to someone) are now advised not only for those who test positive or have symptoms, but in day to day life. The government is advising anyone with a “new, continuous” cough or high temperature and those they live with that they need to self-isolate to help prevent the spread of the virus.
· guidance Coronavirus from the NHS is available here.
· guidance can be found on the government website here.
Wash your hands
The World Health Organisation advises that all should wash their hands properly to avoid spread of Coronavirus. WHO advise that one of the best and most basic protective measures that people can take against the Coronavirus is to wash your hands frequently. On its website, WHO states: ‘Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.’If you have any questions please contact:
Steve Clarke
Chairman & Racing Secretary
Fenland Clarion Cycling Club
Mobile: 07951 666331
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Ian Todd
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Malcolm Jacklin
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Birgit Scott
Mobile: 07974 249737
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