Club News

Fenland Clarion Handicap RR

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Please follow the link to British Cycling website to enter the event.

For FCCC members we will be looking for volunteers and marshalls on the day so please let Steve Clarke know if you are able to contribute.

Weekend Wattbike action from 02nd Feb

There was much pain and suffering for the Clarion Wattbike session on Saturday morning. With freezing temperatures outside the club used the new Collyweston Heritage Centre near the top of the iconic climb.

There were riders from Yaxley Rides who joined in the action and all agreed there would be more sessions going forward.

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Race night this coming Friday 8th February

This Friday 8^th February we will be holding another of our racenights, this time with a cyclocross format, so we will be on the grass and every rider will get three 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)

Entry will be £4 on the day from 6.00pm with races to start at 6.30 and finish around 8.00. 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 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, if you can bring one along please do, and ideally let me know beforehand
Refreshments - two to help out with them
Signing on - two people required
Timekeepers - three people required
Demo rider to show 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/193442/Fenland-Clarion-Go-Ride-Cross-Races

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

This will be part of a four event series with three other evenings of fun on 8th March, 12th April & 10th May when we will award the prizes.

Club runs 2nd and 3rd February

Please find below details of this weekend's club runs Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3 February.

Saturday 2nd February

Starting from Tesco Werrington, The Werrington Centre, PE4 6NA. (map)

9:30 am: Willowbrook Farm (20 miles) – Chris Faull leading

Out via Peakirk, Deeping Gate, Northborough, Maxey, Helpston, stopping at Willowbrook Farm for refreshments. Then returning to Werrington via Ufford, Bainton, Aston, Helpston & Glinton. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25380799

If you have any questions please contact Chris cjfaull@gmail.com.

These rides are suitable for all abilities and are best on either a road bike or a hybrid with road tyres, and all are welcome.

Sunday 3nd February

Starting from Helpston.

9:30 am: Thorney Lovely Little Tearoom (47 miles) – Ian Todd leading

Out via Deeping, Crowland & Whaplode Drove, back via Whittlesey, North Bank and Ferry Meadows

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2312675113

10 am: Stamford Casterton Garden Centre (32 miles) – Birgit Scott leading

Out via Marholm, Ailsworth, Ufford, Barnack, back via Casterton, Greatford and West Deeping

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/849184879

We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.

Birgit

Frosty Friday to start February

Just to remind you that we will be at the Embankment Athletic Track as usual this Friday ready to ride at 6:30 until 7:30 and we will be on the grass this week.

Please ensure the youngsters are all suitably dressed for the cold weather, if we work them hard enough to get too warm they can take a layer off if needed, better that than getting very cold. Remember there's always hot drinks available inside.

Please park in the Regional Pool car park for free from 6:00 and if you'd like to borrow a bike please aim to be there by 6:15.

Wattbike TTT 2nd Feb

Wattbike Team Time Trial 50 mile (10 mile x 5) Brand New Format For Wattbikes

Saturday 2nd February at 10:00. Collyweston Heritage Centre, Main Road, Collyweston PE9 3PQ

A very different format with the club Wattbikes for this event, with a new venue and it would be great to get at least one of our own teams taking part. The format is an inter club event in teams of 5. Each rider will complete 10 miles giving each team of 5 a combined 50 miles. The first rider from each team will ride their 10 miles starting at 10:00 and then after a couple of minutes break to adjust the bikes for the next rider, the second 10 miles will be completed with all teams starting each 10 miles simultaneously, and so on through the team. Note if your team is a rider short then one rider may ride twice or you could borrow a rider from another team, or if you have extra riders why not let them fill in for another team so everyone gets a ride?
This link shows a recent event to give you an idea of how it works, https://www.facebook.com/kate.jacklin.5/posts/10214266001464132
Entry is open to all at £25 per team and is strictly limited due to the number of bikes on a first come basis.There will be a few prizes:Fastest team
Fastest individual male
Fastest individual Female
Highest individual power to weight ratioTo enter send the following details to Malc Jacklin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Team Name
Rider names in ride order
Rider weights (optional)Spectators are welcome to cheer their team mates along and if you plan to go out for a ride you are very welcome to drop in with refreshments available.Payment preferred in advance by bank transfer to the club account or cash on the day.If you have any questions please just let me know at the above e-mail or call 07743 357 037
Regards

2019 YHA Youlgreave Trip

Ian Todd is arranging our next youth hostelling weekend.

Youlgreave YHA in the Peak District currently has beds available for the 2 nights of 31 May and 1June.

There will be hard rides and easier rides on the Friday pm (if you can get up for then), all day Saturday and shorter Sunday rides. The walking is also super in the Peak District. All welcome and riding a bike isn’t mandatory!

Accommodation is in separate male and female dormitories with all bedding provided (bring your own towels).

Cost each for 2 nights Bed Breakfast & Evening Meal is £76 if we pay upfront as a group booking.

If you wish to go, please confirm directly with Ian Todd at by next Wednesday 30th January and you will need to pay him the full £76 each so that he can make the booking before bed availability might become an issue. Ian will confirm payment details when you confirm.

We already have 11 confirmed as wishing to go but please re-confirm to Ian T that you still wish to go, on the basis outlined above.

2019 Club Calendar

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The committee of Fenland Clarion CC are delighted to reveal the clubs 2019 race calendar and programme.

Click here for your copy.

Of course all racing is subject to road works and the requisite number of volunteers/marshalls being available, so please always check with the clubs social media channel or website if in any doubt.

On the subject of marshalling. Club events will only go ahead if everyone takes their turn and joins in with volunteering to ensure we can put on a race.

Emma will be in touch with details of the marshalling rota in due course, so please make sure you are available on any date you are allocated, or can swap.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Club legend wins Cyclo Cross Championships

Paul Asplin, better know to club mates as Aspro, won the Fenland Clarion CC Cyclo Cross Championships over the weekend.

Massive congratulations to Aspro on his victory.

He will be the latest recipient of this lovely trophy.

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Ride choice this coming Friday 25th January

This Friday there is a choice of two very different cycling activities to enjoy.

There will be a family ride of around one hour starting at 6:30 from the track and parents are very welcome to join us.

Please note lights are required along with appropriate clothing, and ideally the riders will have a spare tube. The group will ride at a speed to suit the whole group and the ride should finish around 7:30 with the option to then get a hot drink and support the Wattbike riders who will be taking part in some races until around 8:15.

We have a good selection of riders for the Wattbikes who will start promptly at 6:30, and where the format will be teams of parents v. youths. If anyone else still wants to ride in this please let me know and i'll make sure we can fit you all in.

Muddy Monsters a big success

The 19th January saw the FCCC round of the Muddy Monsters series which was held at the Peterborough Embankment track.

The club would like to place on record its thanks to all involved in making this event and the series a success.

Derby Velodrome update

Hi to all

Following the suggestion of going to the Derby Velodrome, I can now confirm that we have booked the track from 12:00 - 3:00 on Monday 8th April. Currently I have a list of 10 youth riders and 9 seniors (& 3 maybes) which would give us a cost of £20 per youth and £25 per adult.

If anyone else still wants to go please let me know and I'll see what I can do as we may still be able to add a few. I will assume you are all going unless I hear otherwise and payment will be requested mid February.

Currently these are on the list to go,

Youths - Louis Cipriani, Ethan Grundy, Rebecca Cross, Katie Blake, Louis Taylor, Lucy Cushion, Harry Collister, Joseph Bass, Harry Tozer & Evander Wishart.

Adults - Marco Cipriani, Karl Grundy, Angus Taylor, Simon Collister, Dan Tozer, Steve Clarke, Lindsay Clarke, Malc Jacklin & Karl Grundy.

19th and 20th Club Rides

Please find below details of this weekend's club runs Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January.

Saturday 19th January

Starting from Tesco Werrington, The Werrington Centre, PE4 6NA. (map)

9.30 am: Stopping in Deeping for refreshments - 20 miles - Chris Faull leading

Out via Milking Nook, Peakirk, Deeping Gate, Frognall, back via Northborough, Maxey, Helpston and Glinton. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24924536

If you have any questions about this ride please contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and these rides are suitable for all abilities and are best on either a road bike or a hybrid with road tyres. All are welcome.

Sunday 20th January

Starting from Helpston.

9:30 am: Peterborough Cathedral Becket’s Tearoom (47 miles) – Ian Todd leading

Out via Deeping, Crowland, Thorney & North Bank, back via Ferry Meadows and Barnack

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2312666035

10 am: Barnsdale Garden Centre (35 miles) – Birgit Scott Leading

Out via Maxey, West Deeping, Barholm, Greatford, Little Casterton, Tickencote, Exton and back via Empingham, Great Casterton, Stamford, Pilsgate, Barnack & Bainto

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1761164252

Please note change of run venue for 10 am - Tea Room as Rasel's is not open during January and we have swapped with a February ride.