Malc

The senior cyclo cross training starts tomorrow 1st November 1830 - 1930 with futher sessions planned for 15th November and possibly 13th December. 

They will be hosted at Peterborough Athletics Track. 

We have our own rainbow jersey in the club now with Lyndsay Clarke having taken the win in the Master Team Pursuit over the weekend. 

The full story is in the local paper and you can read all about it here.

Please find below details of this week's club runs, the Club Presentation night on the 16th November where our guest speaker will be Michael Hutchinson (Dr. Hutch), details of the reinstatement of the club run attendance trophy plus information on a new activity - Senior Cyclocross.

Attendance Trophy.

We are pleased to announce that we are reinstating the trophies for the persons (Male & Female) who attends the most Sunday club runs.  We would ask all club run leaders to text or email Ian Waddilove with the names of all riders who attend their Sunday run so that the points can be recorded.

Ian's contact details are:-

email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 07771674786

Club Presentation Night Guest

This year's presentation night will take place at The Queens Head in Nassington on Saturday 16th November. We are pleased to announce that we have booked our guest of honour "Dr. Michael Hutchinson" (Dr. Hutch). Ticket prices for a 2 course meal are:

Adult (18 yrs upwards) 2 course meal - £20

Under 18's having a 2 course meal - £15

Under 18's having chicken nuggets/chips - £5

We are sure you will know plenty about Dr. Hutch already, but if you need more information please see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hutchinson_(cyclist)

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/tag/dr-hutch

If you would like to join us at the presentation evening please contact Simon Pitchford to check tickets are still available and then transfer payment (details below) and then contact Simon Pitchford to inform him of payment. If you can't pay by bank transfer then please contact Simon for an alternative method of payment.

Payment details:-

A/C 80865370

Sort Code 20-74-81

email:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Text:- 07792445543

Senior Cyclocross

The return of the club championship event earlier this year proved popular, particularly with newcomers to Cyclocross with a very novice friendly smaller event. It has been decided to repeat this event on Saturday 29th February at 12:00, once again at The Embankment Athletics track on Bishops Road, Peterborough.

In order to allow newcomers to get a taste of Cyclocross we are happy to arrange some practice sessions on Friday evenings at the Athletics Track, although you don't have to be a newcomer to take part. These will give everyone a bit of a workout, and cover the basic skills required to get the best out of yourself, perhaps with little or no Cyclocross

background. We have one or two bikes that could be borrowed, or any off road type bike is quite sufficient.

If you'd be interested in these sessions, please let Malc (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know ASAP, so we can get some dates in the calendar.

Sundays Club Runs - 20th October

Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston.

9:00 am: Little Bytham – Rasels Tea House (54 miles) - Ian Todd leading

Out via Greatford, Pickworth, Clipsham & Holywell back Swinstead, Elsthorpe, Thurlby & Greatford

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2205525613

9:30 am: Decide on the Day (45 miles) Volunteer Required

A ride of around 45 miles: riders to decide route and coffee stop on the day to suit weather conditions and who turns up to ride.

10:00 am: Barnsdale – Garden Centre Tearoom (40 miles) - Birgit Scott leading

A shorter route to Barnsdale.

http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/market-deeping-eng/barnsdale-garden-centre-route-333879985

Please find below details of this week's club runs, the Club Presentation night on the 16th November where our guest speaker will be Michael Hutchinson (Dr. Hutch), details of the reinstatement of the club run attendance trophy and a urgent request for one more marshal to assist at the Peterborough Great Eastern Run this Sunday (13th October)

Peterborough Great Eastern Run - Cycle Marshals

Fenland Clarion have been proud to support the wheelchair athletes for the past few years, and this year we require just one more volunteer. If you can help please let me know asap.

This run takes place THIS Sunday 13th October, you'll be needed from 10:00 to around 12:30, and you'll get to support some amazing athletes overcoming their various disabilities.

Malc (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Attendance Trophy.

We are pleased to announce that we are reinstating the trophies for the persons (Male & Female) who attends the most Sunday club runs.  We would ask all club run leaders to text or email Ian Waddilove with the names of at riders on there Sunday run so that the points can be recorded.

Ian's contact details are:-

email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or

text 07771674786

Club Presentation Night Guest

This year's presentation night will take place at The Queens Head in Nassington on Saturday 16th November. We are now pleased to announce that we have booked our guest of honour "Dr. Michael Hutchinson" (Dr. Hutch). Ticket prices for a 2 course meal are:

Adult (18 yrs upwards) 2 course meal - £20

Under 18's having a 2 course meal - £15

Under 18's having chicken nuggets/chips - £5

We are sure you will know plenty about Dr. Hutch already, but if you need more information please see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hutchinson_(cyclist)

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/tag/dr-hutch

If you would like to join us at the presentation evening please transfer payment (details below) and then contact Simon Pitchford to inform him of payment. If you can't pay by bank transfer then please contact Simon for alternative method of payment.

Payment details:-

A/C 80865370

Sort Code 20-74-81

email:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Text:- 07792445543

Sundays Club Runs - 13th October

Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston.

9:00 am: March – Shooters NEW COFFEE STOP (68 miles) - Phil Gee leading

Out via Newborough, Thorney & Whittlesea, back via Guyhurn, Parsons Drove and Crowland. Flat! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30820772

9:30 am: Decide on the Day (45 miles) Volunteer Required

A ride of around 45 miles: riders to decide route and coffee stop on the day to suit weather conditions and who turns up to ride.

10:00 am: Oundle – One of the Cafes (40 miles) - Birgit Scott leading

Out via Ferry Meadows, Polebrook and back via Kings Cliffe.

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1761190559

This Friday 11th October we will be holding another of our racenights, this time its with a Cyclocross format, so we will be on the grass and every rider will get at least two races. 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)

Please note that if any of you would like to borrow a club bike, please help us by being there by 6.15

Entry will be £4 on the day from 6.00pm with races to start at 6.30 and finish around 8:00 - 8:15 with a couple of spot prizes and the series prizes will be awarded at the third event in this three event series on 8th November. 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 night, so if you are able to help please let me know, preferably in advance.
Riders, the more the merrier for good racing. All youth riders welcome.
Cakes, always very welcome
Refreshments - ideally 2 - 3 to help out with them
Signing on - two people required
Timekeepers - three people required
Demo rider to lead the riders round the course
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, but as its entry on the night things are not too different to normal.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/208367/Fenland-Clarion-Go-Ride-Cross-Races

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

****There will be just one more event in this series on 8th November. *****