On the site this week, a full report and galleries of photos from the weekend’s third round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross in Ipswich, where the expected clash between Liam Killeen and Matt Ellis really lived up to expectation. There were also some outstanding performances in all the other categories as the series leaders fought off some determined challenger GO THERE>>>

Also on the site, as usual, the classified ads, which remain free to members. Simply click on the Classified Ads icon on the website home-page.

UCI WORLD TRACK CUP CLASSIC – LATEST NEWS
The cream of Britain's Track Cycling stars, including Olympic gold medal champions Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins will be competing in the World Cup Classic event at the Manchester Velodrome on January 7th - 9th 2005. The British squad will be taking on the world's greatest track cyclists from over 30 nations. Crowd pleasers are likely to be the clashes in Individual and Team Pursuit, whilst the full programme includes Madison, Keirin, Points and Scratch events. Special discounts are available to those booking 'Early Bird' tickets before November 15th 2004, including individual and family ticket options, giving the whole family a chance to enjoy the thrill of seeing Olympic standard racing close up at the world-famous Manchester Velodrome. Racing information from www.worldtrackcycling.com

TICKET INFORMATION
Ticketmaster: Tel 0871 230 2621 www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Adults: £18, £14, £10, Under 16: £9, £7, £5
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £45, 3-day
Adult Season: £48
ADVANCE BOOKING DISCOUNT OFFER BEFORE 15th Nov 2004:
Adult £18 tickets are £15, and £9 Child tickets are £7.50
Family ticket - £37.50

REVISED WHEEL REGULATIONS – CLARIFICATION
The item on revised wheel regulations which we included in this newsletter last week slipped through the editorial net and wasn’t as clear as it could have been. We were trying to say the following: In August 2004 the UCI extended its regulations banning the use of “non standard wheels” (i.e. those with less than 16 spokes) to Track Bunch racing. These wheels were already banned in Road and Cyclo-Cross events. The UCI have now reversed this decision, so “non standard wheels” (i.e. those with less than 16 spokes) can once again be used in Track Bunch racing. Appendix 1 of the 2004 BC Technical Regulations gives more details of this regulation (UCI Regulation 1.3.018). Any queries please contact paulwest@britishcycling.org.uk or 0161 274 2021

Geoff Shergold is organising a coach trip for supporters to the World Cyclo-Cross Championship at St Wendel in Germany January 2005 – the trip departs Friday 28th January and returns Monday 31st January and includes 3 nights Bed and Breakfast, coach travel and ferry crossing. The Cost is £166 per person. There are just a few places so contact Geoff Shergold asap on 02380 778 113

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR CLUB OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS
As an integral part of British Cycling’s club development and volunteer programmes, we have organised a series of workshops designed to equip your club officials and volunteers with the knowledge and skills that will help your club grow and develop. Spaces are limited so if you’d like to book a place, please contact your Regional Coaching and Club Development Officer as soon as possible (contact details below).

Good Practice and Child Protection (sportscoach UK)
If you are looking to develop your activities for young people, then Good Practice and Child Protection is an essential workshop. Club Welfare Officers from Go-Ride clubs need to attend this training, though the courses are open to club officials from all British Cycling affiliated clubs.

This workshop will show you how your club will benefit from opening its doors to all members of the community. Go-Ride Club Contacts need to attend this training, though the courses are open to club officials from all British Cycling affiliated clubs.

This workshop looks at raising money, attracting funding, getting sponsorship and successfully promoting your club. For anyone who is interested in raising money for their cycling club.

Location: Manchester Velodrome, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ

As soon as more workshops are arranged they will be posted here on the email news. What if there isn’t a course in my region? If you are a club official or a volunteer from any British Cycling affiliated club who is interested in accessing free workshops in child protection, equity or funding, please contact your Regional Coaching and Club Development Officer (contact details below) who will assist you in finding a place on a workshop near you. The workshop programme will enhance your skills and knowledge and enable your club to develop and attract both adult members and young people from all sections of the community.

BMX
Look out for announcements about an indoor BMX venue in Sheffield. Details will be released soon. There's BMX Racing a-plenty this weekend. Decoy in Newton Abbot have had to cancel their event on Saturday as the Autumn weather has meant that the new track changes haven't settled in yet. Braintree Club in Essex are hosting an open race and Mid Lancs in Coppull, near Chorley also have an open event this Sunday.

There's also one change of venue for this weekend. Andover are unable to host an event, so the Bournemouth club have stepped in. Registration will end at 11.45am and racing will start as soon as someone figures out how to write Moto Sheets! Track address is: Iford Playing Fields, Iford Lane, Bournemouth. Go to:www.bournemouthbmx.co.uk for info or call Geoff Routledge on 01202 475810.

On the 14th of November, Rotherham will host round 2 of the Midland Winter Series. Registration is from 10.30 until 11.30 and racing starts at Midday. Track address is: Little Common Lane Kimberworth, Rotherham. Go to: www.rotherhambmx.com or call Carole Foster on 01709 306233. Email: carole_foster@blueyonder.co.uk

Five national titles will be decided this weekend when the 2004 British Individual Indoor Cycle Speedway Championships are staged at the Broughton Recreation Centre in Camp Street, Salford. Indoor racing is often regarded as the most spectacular version of the sport, but only those with the best bike handling skills can excel on the boards - it's definitely not for the faint hearted. Saturday's programme starts with the younger end of the spectrum, the under 13s and under 16s, before the veterans give a taste of what's to come the following day. Multiple champion Frank Finnegan of Astley & Tyldesley is still the man to beat in this category, despite conceding up to 16 years "advantage" to his veteran rivals. Sunday sees the Under 19 and Senior Open categories in action. Local favourite Chris Eaton of Tameside scored a 20 point maximum to take the under 16 title last year, and with reigning under 19 champion Darren Slater currently out of competition, Eaton must fancy his chances as he moves up a category this year. Last year Chris Finnigan took the Open title, completing a rare double with father Frank, but defending an indoor title can be tough, as former champion Steve Harris of Horspath has found in recent years. With 40 entries and two qualifying rounds to negotiate competition is sure to be fierce.

A sixteenth and final round of the Notts & Derby League has now been slotted in at the end of the season. The date is Saturday 5th February 2005, and the venue is Sherwood Pines near Mansfield. Newark Castle CC is the promoting club, and the usual Notts & Derby timetable applies.

The following is a list of all forthcoming events added since publication of the Racing Calendar and Handbook:

SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2004 - CDNW/Recycling.co.uk Cross No. 1, Astley Park, Chorley, Lancs.

SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2004 - Yorkshire Under 12 Championship, Greetland All Rounders Rugby Club, Rochdale Road, Greetland, near Halifax

SATURDAY 1 JANUARY 2005 - Hangover Cross, Travellers Rest, Griffydam, Leics. (A447 North of Coalville)

SUNDAY 2 JANUARY 2005 - CDNW/Recycling.co.uk Cross No. 2, Astley Park, Chorley, Lancs.

SUNDAY 23 JANUARY 2005 - Manchester Cycling Development Group Cross, Phillips Park / National Cycling Centre, Manchester

SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2005 - Notts & Derby League Round 16/Sherwood Pines Cycles Cross, Sherwood Pines, near Mansfield, Notts.

For full details of these and other changes, visit the Cyclo-Cross event update page on the website. GO THERE>>>

Prime Coaching continues it’s winter Track Training sessions with a “Dubble Bubble” session at Newport Velodrome on the 29th December. The first session, from 2pm – 3.45pm, is for Women only who can opt to sign on as Novice, Intermediate or Expert. It costs £10 plus £6 for a hire bike if required. These bikes are fitted with Look pedals which MUST NOT BE REMOVED Entries specifying Novice/Intermediate/Expert to Jayne Toyne miss.moneypenny@ukgateway.net or tel. 0770 437267 (e-mail preferred)

The second session is from 3.45pm – 8pm is for Adults and Youths at £10 and £4 respectively. Plus the same deal on the hire bikes. Women who wish to continue on from the first session can do so free. Entries to Keith Wilmot Kwilmot117@aol.com or tel. 0775 2582691 (e-mail preferred). Session Plans will be placed on the Prime Coaching web site at http://www.primecoaching.co.uk by the end of November.

Prime Coaching would be delighted to see Novices at their Calshot sessions so that riders can make best use of Newport Velodrome - ride at Calshot, ride anywhere! - a proven theory! Next Calshot session is Saturday November 13th; Arrive by 12.30; entries to Keith Wilmot as above - Kwilmot117@aol.com

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In this issue:

· UCI WORLD TRACK CUP CLASSIC – LATEST NEWS

· REVISED WHEEL REGULATIONS – CLARIFICATION

· ‘CROSS WORLDS TRIP

· FREE WORKSHOPS FOR CLUB OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS

· BMX

· CYCLE SPEEDWAY - INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

· CYCLO-CROSS

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