Mildenhall Cycle Rally 2013
The eagerly awaited details of this years Mildenhall cycle rally have been released and we can now take bookings for pitches.
It is our intention to take bookings directly as per last year and then send one payment to Mildenhall, so please get in touch.
You can read mroe about the event in a brochure you can download from here.
Plenty of Clarion clubmates have been along in the past so have a chat with them to find out how much fun for the whole family this trip can be.
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Cyclo Cross
These events are possible for anyone with a bike that can cope with a bit of off road riding. Most events have a mixture of cross bikes and mountain bikes, and as its run over a circuit no one can get left behind (well apart from on the first lap). The races are normally from 40 minutes to one hour (less for the younger riders). To compliment these events there will also be a few more off road rides coming up.
So if you fancy a change, why not give one of these a try. Many are local events, and there is one most weekends up to Christmas, and a few into the new year.
Please note the entry details for each event, and that if you want to score in a league series you should note the specific requirements of that league. As we are an Eastern region club, but also cose to the boundary with Central and the Lincolnshire league, you may choose to pick individual events that suit you, or compete in one league throughout the season. If you are unsure please ask.
Thanks to Emma we have a spreadsheet that shows most of the local league events, complete with travelling distances from the Athletic Track and even an approximate travelling time. This season it looks like we are going to get a few more riders taking part, both in the youth age groups, and the seniors, where there are some novice events if you're really unsure. As there are several fixture clashes why not let us know which events you'll be taking part in, that way we can add it to the spreadsheet and hopefully encourage other riders to go to the same event, making it more social as well. E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
As well as these league events we will be holding our own YOUTH ONLY cross races on 30th September, 28th October, 25th November & on 11th November there will be another GIRLS ONLY RACENIGHT, so please ride, help out, bring a friend or just help us to spread the word about these nights.
Please have a look through the spreadsheet for an excellent selection of local(ish) events.
So whether you fancy being the next cross expert like Sven Nys (left) or you think you're more of a crowd pleaser, why not give it a go?
This weeks Clubruns
Junior racing 8th November
This Friday 8th November 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 the series prizes awarded at the end and all done by 8:30. 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. In particular we need someone to take entries, ideally would could be there for 5:45/6:00
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/208368/Fenland-Clarion-Go-Ride-Cross-Races
This will be at our usual venue The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road, PE1 5BW.
Friday 2nd November
This Friday we will be at the Embankment Athletic Track from 6:30 - 7:30 for our youth coached session.
This week we will be having another roller session, so if you have rollers please bring them along, or you can borrow a club set, although it might be worth letting me know to ensure we have enough for everyone.
For those who would prefer to be outdoors on their bikes we will be on the grass this week.
Also for the remaining sessions of this year we will make the clubs Wattbikes available for any of the adults who would like to try them, although these will need to be reserved in advance, so please let me know if interested.
I will also have tickets on Friday for the clubs presentation night on Saturday 24th November, £15 for adults or £5 for under 16's.
Hope to see you all there
This weekends Club Runs
Please find below details of this weekend's club runs on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October.
Saturday 27th October
9:30 a.m. Helen Jacklin leading 26 miles social ride to Tallington Lakes for the coffee stop leaving from Tesco in Werrington, These rides are suitable for all abilities and are best on either a road bike or a hybrid with road tyres. All are welcome not just club members.
https://ridewithgps.com/
Saturday 27th October (Off road option)
10:00 from Wansford opposite the Haycock to Barnwell Country Park for a coffee stop and a ride of around 23 miles. Fairly easy going trails, but still mainly off road, so please be aware this will be approx. 2.5 hours from Wansford, or a longer option from Helpston with a 09:00 start. Any questions please contact Malc at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday 28 October
All rides start from Helpston.
9.00 am: Bourne Café 35 - 60 miles - Ian Todd leading
A route out via the hills to the West of Bourne passing through Uffington, Carlby, Castle Bytham, Swinstead, Edeham to Bourne the Fen loop passes through Dyke, Haconby, West Pinchbeck, Tongue End, Deeping St James to Helpston.
https://www.mapmyride.com/
9.30 am: Bourne Café 35 - 42 miles - Volunteer required
Out via West Deeping, Greatford, Witham on the Hill, Little Bytham, Swinstead to Bourne returning via Tongue End, Deeping Gate and Maxey to Helpston.
https://www.mapmyride.com/
10.00 am: Bourne Café 35 - 33 miles- Birgit Scott leading
Out via West Deeping, Greatford, Wilsthorpe, Thurlby, Toft, Lound to Bourne returning via Tongue End, Deeping St James, Maxey to Helpston.
https://www.mapmyride.com/
We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.
Muddy Monsters
2018 Club Results
For the final club championship and Bluebell series results click Here
2018 Hill Climb times
It was a bracing morning as the riders gathered at the foot of the first of two hill climbs taken on in this years competition.
The event is promoted in accordance with Peterborough Cycling Club and attracted a good crowd of supporters on both hills. They were certainly looking for suffering riders on the first climb from Ketton to Collyweston, gathering on the left hand bend where the gradient pitches up to over 15%.
Thankfully the sun was out despite the cold and the heavy rain of the previous afternoon had abaited.
The times were really competitive and it ended up as a closely fought competition.
Massive contratulations to all the riders and thanks to those who made the event possible.
Friday evening 5th October
Club Hill Climb Championships - 7th October
HILL CLIMB
FINAL ROUND OF 2018 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday 7th October 10.30am Start. Meet 10.00am (ish) at bottom of first hill by gate way and pull in for sign on. Event will be run in conjunction with our good friends at Peterborough CC. There's a £4 entry fee for our riders.
Winner will be the rider with fastest aggregate over the two hills.
Hill 1
Start on unclassified road that runs between Ketton and Collyweston just over Bridge over River Welland. Proceed south towards Collyweston, across the River Welland and up the hill into Collyweston village. Round LH bend and straight on to Finish at the top of hill just short of A43.
Hill 2
Start on unclassified road that runs north from the A6121, approximately 1/2 mile east of Ketton village, in the layby at the foot of the hill. Proceed north up the hill to finish at its summit, next to the telephone mast.
Latest club standings...
...post the Bluebell Series and Cullip Cup.
Click here
Great Eastern Run 2018
It's that time of year again when the club has been asked to support the wheelchair athletes doing the half marathon. Event day is Sunday 14th Oct. If you would like to support this event please email me. So far there is only 2 athletes registered. We will need 2 riders supporting the lead chair and 1 for each subsequent entry.
Please note the number of wheelchair athletes, and consequently the number of cycling escorts required, will be confirmed prior to the day. So you won't have a wasted trip.
Regards
Chris.