IN THIS ISSUE:                        

·         RACING LICENCES

·         NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

·        CLUB LA SANTA HOLIDAY PRIZES

·         TAKING THE STABILIZERS OFF YOUR CHILD'S BIKE? CHANNEL 4 WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

·         PHD STUDENTSHIP –EFFECTS OF HYPOXIA ON PERFORMANCE IN ELITE CYCLISTS

·         NATIONAL MASTERS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN'S ENTRIES NEEDED

·         SCOTTISH CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES

·         WAVERTREE PLAYGROUND CRITS & HANDICAPS

·         LATEST CALENDAR UPDATES 

·         UCI WORLD MARATHON MTB CHAMPS

BRITISHCYCLING.ORG.UK

On the site this week, there are, as usual, results from the weekend’s races. There’s also a huge amount of info about this weekend’s National Road Championships. Visit the site next week for photos and news from the events – we’re also hoping to have a photographer at Sunday of the weekend’s BMX National at Coppull. The site also has its usual news and updates from the domestic scene in the UK and don’t forget that you can post a free classified advert on the site – simply look for the classified ad button on the homepage to find out more.

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RACING LICENCES 

For those members who may not have a full racing licence, from 1st July all licences become half price. £15 for Seniors and £6 for Juniors. So if your thinking of entering your first mid-week circuit race, or want to give a National BMX event a try get in contact with membership services. It is easy and quick to upgrade, call on 0161 274 2010, or email membership@britishcycling.org.uk.

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NATIONAL ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS

For cycling fans wanting to see the best British road racers then they will be riding in the British National Road Race Championships at Celtic Manor, Newport South Wales 26th and 27th June.  Nicole Cooke is a hot favourite to retain her British title on home soil, whilst in the men's race the British Olympic stars Hammond, Wegelius, Winn and Hunt can all be seen before they set off for Athens. The men's race will be broadcast live by cycling.tv to a 40 Square Metre screen at the race venue so you can watch all the race action from out on the course live. The big screen sited at, and sponsored by Celtic Manor Resort will be fed by five cameras, including motor bike and helicopter mounted cameras.

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CLUB LA SANTA HOLIDAY PRIZES

With one round to go in British Cycling's Premier MTB National Points series (NPS) Cross Country, the Club La Santa holiday prizes have been hotly contested. The World's premier sporting leisure resort in Lanzarote has vacation prizes for Cross Country Mountain Bikers in the new Premier MTB series, and the winners in XC Expert and Sport categories, two male and two female prizes will each win a week at the Canary Island resort on the well established MTB week. Top of the pile is Sport Woman rider Pip Lansdown (Alltrax) who has a perfect score of 3 wins from 3 rides, giving her a maximum of 180 points. Club La Santa cycling weeks for MTB, Road and Cyclo Cross are early in 2005, can be booked through the Sports Tours International website – http://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/

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TAKING THE STABILIZERS OFF YOUR CHILD'S BIKE? CHANNEL 4 WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Class Films, a television production company based in London, is making three short films on cycling for Channel 4 to go out next month in the days running up to the Tour de France. One of the films is being based on a Road pro and another is on Steve Norris. Mr Norris was the Conservative candidate for London Mayor and is also a keen cyclist. They are planning to base the third film on a child who is about to take the stabilizers off their bike to try and ride unassisted for the first time. If you have a child who is about to take the plunge, call Sean Hancock on 020 7864 9932 or email on sean.hancock@classfilms.co.uk .

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PHD STUDENTSHIP –EFFECTS OF HYPOXIA ON PERFORMANCE IN ELITE CYCLISTS

This unique PhD studentship is offered by the University of Glamorgan and is part-funded by British Cycling. Working closely with British Cycling’s World Class Performance Programme, and some of the best cyclists in Britain, the aim of this research programme will be to establish if a hypoxic environment can be used to improve performance at sea-level. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wishes to gain a higher degree and pursue a career in Elite Sport. In addition to his/her PhD studies, the successful candidate will be encouraged to develop applied sports science skills by working with elite athletes.  For further information about this studentship opportunity please contact Dr Louis Passfield, School of Applied Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd CF37 1DL Tel. 01443 483632, Fax 01443 482285 Email: lpassfie@glam.ac.uk

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NATIONAL MASTERS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN'S ENTRIES NEEDED

So far only just sufficient numbers have been received to run the Women's Events in 2004 BC National Masters Track Championships to be held at Herne Hill South London - 9th - 11th July. However for full medal awards more Women are needed to appear on the line for each Championship. Although the closing date has gone, the Organiser Graham Bristow is prepared to accept further female entries for these Championships providing he hears from them by Sunday evening (27th June)at the latest. Graham can be contacted by Phone (0208 776 1127) or e.mail (grahambristow@hernehilltrack.fsnet.co.uk ). Championships up for grabs in 5 or 10 year age bands depending on the number of starters are Sprint, 500m Time Trial, Pursuit, Points Race and Scratch Race. The consistently poor women's entry levels since the inception of these Championships three years ago now seriously jeopardises their future.

SCOTTISH CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES

Round 4 of the 2004 Scottish SXC Cross Country Mountain Bike XC series takes place this Sunday at Aberfoyle. The course should be marked out early on Saturday for a pre ride and camping is available at the Dounans Centre if you want to stay over - you can also book a bed in one of the dorms by calling 01877-382-291. Full details and entry forms are available on the website http://www.sxc.org.uk/main.asp Advance entries for the series are accepted up to 1 week before the event. Entry on the day is at an extra cost of £5.

WAVERTREE PLAYGROUND CRITS & HANDICAPS

Liverpool Century Road Club is running the Wavertree Playground Criteriums & Handicap Races on Saturday 17th July 2004 – there are events for all Under 16 categories. First Race at 12 noon. The organizer is Damian Field, 5 Centreville Road, Liverpool, L18 0JA. Tel: 0151 735 1065 Email: damo145@hotmail.com Entry £3 E.O.L. £4 www.liverpoolcentury.co.uk

UCI WORLD MARATHON MTB CHAMPS

Anyone wishing to enter the above event at Bad Goisern on 9^th – 11^th July needs to enter by the closing date which is 2^nd July.  Registration can be done through the following website:- http://www.salzkammergut-trophy.at

LATEST CALENDAR UPDATES 

NEW EVENT
1st August Eastern Division Anglo Polymers Grand Prix, Huntingdon Leisure Centre

3/4         112km         11.30         £12.00         (£16.00)

Graham Temple, 19 Windsor Close, St Ives PE27 3DW

07703 525093     graham.temple@fuchs-oil.com      Pre Race  Entries Close - 11th July 2004

NEW EVENT

Sunday 27th June South East Division SERRL, Medway VC/Wigmore CC

Bells Yew Green Village Hall

3.4.W.J 80km 09:30

Kim Anderson, 4 Teal Way, Iwade, Kent ME9 8QU

NEW EVENT
Sunday 4th July South East Division SERRL, Larkfield Cycles/Posh/Asford Wheelers

Gomersham Village Hall

1.2.3 120km 09:30

Kim Anderson, 4 Teal Way, Iwade, Kent ME9 8QU

NEW EVENT

Sunday 11th July South East Division Surrey League Circuit Races, Lydden

U16.U14.U12 15km 09:00 £3.00 (£3.00)

2.3.4.W.J. 80km 09:30 £10.00 (£15.00)

Melaine Prince, 22 Picton Close, Camberley, Surrey GU15 1QT

www.surreyleague.co.uk 

NEW EVENT
Sunday 18th July South East Division "World Championship" Handicap Road Race. Henfold Hill

E.1.2.3.4.W.J 100km 09:30 £10.00 (£15.00)

Melaine Prince, 22 Picton Close, Camberley, Surrey GU15 1QT

www.surreyleague.co.uk 

NEW EVENT

Sunday 17th July  North West Division Liverpool Century Criteriums, Wavertree Playground

U16 12:00 £3.00 (£4.00)

U14 12:30 £3.00 (£4.00)

U12 12:50 £3.00 (£4.00)

U10 13:10 £3.00 (£4.00)

Damian Field, 5 Centreville Road, Liverpool L18 0JA

0151 735 1065 damo145@hotmail.com

Cheques Payable to Liverpool Century RC.

Two Races for Each Category (Scatch & Handicap)

NEW EVENT

Sunday 25th July South East Division SERRL, VC Des Londres,Woodchurch Village Hall

1.2.3 120km 09:30

Kim Anderson, 4 Teal Way, Iwade, Kent ME9 8QU

NEW EVENT

Sunday 1st August  South East Division Surrey League Road Races, Tenterten

3.4 80km 09:30 £10.00 (£15.00)

2.3 100km 13:30 £10.00 (£15.00)

Melaine Prince, 22 Picton Close, Camberley, Surrey GU15 1QT

www.surreyleague.co.uk 

NEW EVENT

Sunday 22nd August South East Division SERRL, West Kent/Avanti,Rolvenden Village Hall

1.2.3 120km 09:30

Kim Anderson, 4 Teal Way, Iwade, Kent ME9 8QU

NEW EVENT

Sunday 29th August South East Division SERRL, VC Des Londres,Weald Scout Hut

1.2.3 120km 09:30

Kim Anderson, 4 Teal Way, Iwade, Kent ME9 8QU

UPDATE

Wednesday 7th July South East Division Guiildford Town Centre Circuit Races

Events now confirmed as-

E.1.2 45mins 20:00 £10.00 (£12.00)

(BC National Elite Circuit Race Series Event)

3.J 25mins 19:00 £10.00 (£12.00)

U16.U14.U12 20 Laps 19:30 £3.00 (£3.00)

NEW ORGANISER

Clydebank Criterium - 30th June

Alan Quinn, 1 Martin Gannon Court, John Street, Renton G82 4LS

CANCELLED
Birkenhead Park Criteriums (Chester RC) - June - August

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