On the site this week, there is comprehensive coverage of the Tour of Britain. There are also the usual reports, results and photos from the weekend. 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. GO THERE>>>

GO-RIDE “GO FOR GOLD”! - POST-OLYMPIC ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

Following the medal success of the GB team at the Athens Olympics, British Cycling is running a special series of Go-Ride activities based at Go-Ride clubs with the aim of attracting new riders into our network of Go-Ride clubs, mainly over the weekend of 4th and 5th September. The activities will be based on the major Olympic disciplines. This will be a great opportunity for clubs to open their doors to the community, attract new riders and benefit from the media profile of cycling in the weeks after the Games. British Cycling Regional Coaching and Club Development Officers will be working with Go-Ride registered clubs in order to maximise the opportunity that the Olympics will create to inspire and encourage young riders. Clubs will receive resources and support from British Cycling to help make the event a real success and all children taking part will receive free gifts. For details of where the Go for Gold Programme will be running in your area

CLICK HERE>>> - if your club is interested in the Go-Ride programme, please contact British Cycling on 0161 274 2070.

BRITISH INDIVIDUAL CYCLE SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 53rd British Individual Championships took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend. We had a photographer at the event and we’ll have dozens of great images up on the website by the time you read this.

MANCHESTOUR

For a list of finishers, times plus images of the event (free hi-res images available to email to participants), visit the britishcycling website - GO THERE >>>

SOUTH DIVISION - COMPETITION REVIEW MEETING

Following on from the initial consultation meetings throughout the country, Jonny Clay is presenting an open forum outlining the results and proposals BC is hoping to instigate as part of its competition review. All interested parties are welcome to attend to hear Jonny speak and to have a say in how you think the future of our sport should progress. The meeting for the South Division will take place on Monday 20th September 2004 at the Five Rivers Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool (formerly Salisbury Leisure Centre) The Butts, Hulse Road, Salisbury, Commencing at 7.15pm

SOUTH EAST DIVISION - COMPETITION REVIEW MEETING

During the last year British Cycling has been conducting a comprehensive review of the manner in which the annual race programme is delivered. The project initially concentrated on racing aspects but subsequently expanded the review to cover all areas of cycle racing i.e. organising, official’s development and reward, structure of the licence point’s system and race categorisation. Prior to making formal proposals to the National Council in November, Jon Clay is holding a series of open divisional meetings to present the findings/recommendations and gain feedback from the membership. South East Division meeting is: 7.30 pm, Monday 13th September Bletchingley Community Hall, Bletchingley, Surrey. All members are welcome and this is your chance to get first hand information about proposed changes and make your comments known directly to HQ.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SOUTH DIVISION

Division Councillors of South Division BC Clubs and Associations are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Division Council for the South Division of British Cycling. The meeting is on Monday 27th September 2004 at the Five Rivers Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool (formerly Salisbury Leisure Centre), The Butts, Hulse Road, Salisbury, Commencing at 7.30pm. For more details, please contact Susan Knight.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SOUTH EAST DIVISION

Notice has been given that the South East Division AGM will be held 6.00 pm on Sunday 26th September at Bletchingley Community Hall, Bletchingley, Surrey. The meeting is open to all members who are registered to the SE Division. For more details, please contact Peter Ansell.

MANCHESTER REGIONAL TRACK LEAGUE - BACK SOON

The Manchester Regional Track League (MRTL) commences its new season on Tuesday 12th October (Premier Division) and Friday 15th October (First Division). This is a week later than advertised due to the National Track Championships.

VC Jubilee (the youth development section of BECC) are running stage 1 talent tests on 4th September at our Open Day in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, at the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre GO THERE>>> : from 1.30pm. However other fun activities are taking place during the Open Day, CLICK HERE >>> for the programme: - Anyone interested in attending should contact Sally Page 01273 843859 or vcjubilee@vcjubilee.co.uk

CYCLO-CROSS SEASON GETS INTO GEAR

The World Road Race Championships may still be four weeks away, but the domestic cyclo-cross season will get under way this weekend. First off the mark is the popular Notts & Derby League - round 1 of 15 is on Saturday 4th September at Thornbridge Education Centre near Bakewell. There's also an early start in Yorkshire, Saturday's Bronte Wheelers promotion at Keighley being followed on Sunday by the first round of the Yorkshire Points at Hambleton Leisure Centre, Northallerton. Also on Sunday in East Anglia, the Eastern League opener takes place at Thorndon, near Eye courtesy of Ipswich BC. There's midweek action on 8th September in Rugby, the first of four consecutive Wednesday evening events which comprise the Rugby Floodlit series, organised by former Veteran champion Martin Eadon.

EARLY START FOR TROPHY SERIES

Looking further ahead, the first round of the National Trophy series takes place at the Lea Green Centre near Matlock on Sunday 3rd October, promoted for the third successive year by Go Ride club Matlock CC. Advance entry is required for all series categories, and the closing date is Monday 13th September. Entry Forms can be downloaded HERE >>> (word format) or HERE >>> (pdf)

CYCLE SPEEDWAY YOUTH FINALE

The final round of the Cycle Speedway Youth & Junior League takes place at the Astley & Tyldesley track in Astley near Manchester on Saturday 4th September, from 12 noon onwards. Ipswich look impregnable in the team competition, but will be bringing a 55-seater coach full of youngsters to seal their victory. Newport are favourites for the runner-up spot, but could face a late challenge from Sandwell, Hethersett and Exeter. Apart from the team event, there is also the matter of the individual grand prix titles to be decided - six in total, in two year bands from Under 8 to Under 18.

CHASE CLASSIC - BC NATIONAL ESPOIRS ROAD RACE SERIES - 19TH SEPTEMBER

Entries are still open for this event. As only a low percentage of the maximum field allowed has been taken up by Espoirs, this event is now also open to Non Espoir riders (with the exception of Elite Category Riders). Entry details are as per the Calendar Magazine. Organiser Don Standhaft would however appreciate a phone call ASAP on 01202 884318 to say that your entry is on it's way. This event is a great chance to get those vital end of season Licence points which go down to 20th and are doubled as it is a National Series event.

CITY OF NEWPORT YOUTH CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS

This additional event to the Calendar is for all Youth Categories,is based on the Newport Velodrome/Spytty Sports Park Service Roads and includes Welsh Youth Circuit Championships.

Entries close (£3)on 21st September ( No EOL). Cheques Payable to Newport Phoenix CC

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