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DOUBLE
CELEBRATION OF BRITAIN’S CYCLING CHAMPIONS
·
PARIS-ROUBAIX STAR MAGNUS BACKSTEDT RIDES THE
REVOLUTION
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WINTER
TRACK LEAGUES AT NEWPORT VELODROME IN WALES
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Free Workshops for Club Officials and
Volunteers
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WORLD CHAMPION CONTESTS NATIONAL TROPHY
CYCLO-CROSS
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PRIME
COACHING'S CALL FOR MTB RIDERS
On the site this week, interviews with two
high profile riders who enjoyed contrasting fortunes at the Olympic
Games,
namely Rob Hayles and Jamie Staff. There’s also a full round-up of the
action from the National Hard Track Championships which concluded in
Manchester last weekend. There are hundreds of photos from the event,
plus
chat with many of the stars. 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. GO THERE
>>>
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DOUBLE CELEBRATION OF BRITAIN’S CYCLING CHAMPIONS
For the first time, this winter, British
Cycling will be holding not one, but two Gala Dinner presentations to
honour the nation’s many international and domestic champions. The
sheer
number of winners across seven disciplines has forced the splitting of
the
traditional Gala Dinner.
The first of these two events will be the
International Gala Dinner, to be held on Saturday 27th November at the
Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Accrington, Lancashire. The International Gala Dinner will be a celebration
of
the achievements of British athletes on the International stage and the
majority of our many Olympic Medallists, Elite World Champions and
other
Major Elite Performers have already accepted invitations to
attend.
Tickets for this event are also available
for
purchase at £35 per person. To purchase your ticket, please contact
Melanie Knowles on 0161 274 2037 or email:
mailto:melanieknowles@britishcycling.org.uk
- with demand expected to be high, and availability strictly
limited, don’t delay!
The second event, the National Champions’
Gala
Dinner and Presentation will take place on Saturday 5th February. At
this
event, our many National Champions and Series Winners will be the focus
of
the evening, which promises to be an equally memorable celebration of a
remarkable band of athletes. Further information on this event will be
announced shortly.
Sweden's Magnus Backstedt, winner of this
years Paris-Roubaix classic, will start his winter season of track
racing
with a visit to Manchester Velodrome, where he has signed up to ride
the
first Revolution event of the new series on Saturday October 23rd.
Magnus
who plans to ride some six day races throughout winter will be using
Revolution to mix it up with some of the best track cyclists in the
world
in the form of the British Cycling Team from Athens, and with
confirmation
that every GB medallist will be in attendance the racing should be
fantastic.
Magnus is no stranger to the track having
done
some early season training in Newport and raced in various meetings in
the
past, however it will be his first appearance in Manchester and
definitely
his first appearance at Revolution which this season is set to top the
huge success of last year. The event will start at 7pm and will run
until
around 10pm. This year we will be offering hospitality in Track centre
tables of 10 are available for purchase through Face Partnership 020
7483
2600. Keep up to date with all the latest news and rider information
online where you can also buy advance tickets. Tickets will also be
available for purchase on the night. GO THERE
>>>
Getting on track in the winter is easy at
the
Newport velodrome with various track leagues running. The Friday night
league for Elite, 1st, 2nd and Junior category riders can boast such
high
profile riders as Paris Roubaix winner Magnus Backstedt. For those not
yet
ready to mix it with Magnus et al, there is another league for
3rd/4th/Women and veterans. Leagues kick off each Friday evening at 7pm
except for the 19th of November when the European Derny Championships
come
to Newport. Cost is £10 registration for the Winter league membership
plus
£6 for each event (pre-entered) or £8 on the line entry. Those with
enquiries about the leagues can contact Chris Davies on 01633 283
255.Before attending ensure you are accredited to race on the velodrome
by
contacting Courtney Rowe on 01633 670 530.
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).
Please see below for
details of workshops around the
regions
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.
Date:
Thursday 4th November 2004
Time:
19:00 – 22:00
Location: Manchester
Velodrome, National Cycling Centre Stuart Street, Manchester M11
4DQ
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.
Date:
Monday 29th November 2004
Time:
18:30 – 21:30
Location:
Walton-Le-Dale,
nr Preston
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.
Date:
Thursday 2nd December
Time:
19:00 – 22:00
Location: Manchester
Velodrome, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11
4DQ
South
East
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.
Date: 10th
November 2004
Time: 18:30 – 21:30
Location:
Central Park
Athletics Centre, Dartford
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.
Date:
25th October
Time:
19:00-22:00
Location: Herne Hill
Velodrome, London
Velodrome Trust, Herne Hill Stadium, Burbage Road, London SE24
9HE
East
Midlands
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.
Date: 16th November 2004
Time: 18:30 –
21:30
Location: Loughborough University
**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 Office 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.
GO
THERE>>>
Reigning Women's World
Cyclo-Cross Champion Laurence Leboucher of France will provide
formidable
opposition to the British contingent when she contests the second round
of
the National Trophy series in Cheltenham on Sunday (17th October). The women's field will also
be
augmented by the return of national champion Louise Robinson, sixth in
the
World Championships behinf Leboucher, and former national champion Isla
Rowntree (both Stourbridge CC).
Helen Wyman (Team Bottecchia) leads the series after her victory
in
the opening round at Matlock.
In the men's competition,
Nick Craig (Team Persil) wears the yellow jersey of series leader, with
Matt Ellis (Planet X) and Jody Crawforth (Evans Cycles RT) again likely
to
be the main challengers.
The venue is Pitville Park in Cheltenham, and the full race
programme starts at 10:30 am.
For the full event timetable, start list and directions to the
venue
GO THERE
>>>
Prime Coaching continues its winter programme with an MTB Session at Ash Vale, Hampshire, on the 7th November for riders of all abilities. (Same site as used in West Drayton Mountain Bike Clubs event's on the B3411). Start is 10 am and the session runs for 2-3 hrs. Cost is £5 for Adults and £2.50 for youth riders. A Helmet, properly worn, is required along with warm protective clothing and a safely maintained bike. Bring your own food and take note that there are NO toilets. Riders wishing to attend should contact Keith Wilmot at mailto:Kwilmot117@aol.com or phone 0208 813 5498 to reserve their place.
Midland Downhill 17
October. Round 7 of the Midland Downhill Super Series
is
this weekend at Radnor, near Knighton, Powys. The course has been constructed by Midlands and
Borders
DH club members. This
course has not been raced on before. and makes best use of the natural
contours of the land, through wooded terrain with root sections and
jumps. Practice is from
8.30am until 10.30am and racing commences at 11.00am, starting with the
Juvenile category. If
you're well hard, then there is on-site camping at this race venue.
Cost
is £3 per unit per night.
Contact Knighton Tourist Information Centre for further
accommodation advice - 01547 528753. Hot and cold refreshments will be available. There's also an uplift day on
the Saturday, organised by the Midlands & Borders Club. Uplifts commence at
10.00am. Call Pearce
Cycles
for further information on the final round of the Midland series: 01584
876016 GO THERE
>>>
Aston Hill
Downhill 30 October. The first In-Decent Exposure Night Time
Downhill
Race takes place on Aston Hill Mountain Bike Area’s Black Run on
Saturday 30th October from 7pm. Aston Hill’s Infamous Black Run is regarded as one
of
the toughest downhill’s in the South of England. To race it in the dark
adds just a “little” extra to the challenge. Aston Hill is the South’s Premier Mountain Bike Area
boasting 4 downhill trails, 5 miles of Cross-Country and a 4X track.
The
Black Run is the oldest of the downhill’s on Aston Hill and for the past
7
years it’s played host to numerous regional races and championships.
Sponsored by EXPOSURE LIGHTS this open downhill event will have racers
of
all ages and abilities putting the skills and nerves to the ultimate
test.
With minimum lighting on course the riders will face the challenge of
lighting the way. Scott Beaumont - International 4 X Superstar - will
be
there during the day, and racing in the evening. “This is going to be
such
an awesome event, I can’t wait to rip up the course in the dark!” So,
you
think you can beat him? There’s only one way to find out! With the
event
so close to Halloween there’s a special prize for the best Halloween
themed fancy dress rider taking part. The In-Decent Exposure night time
downhill race is set to become the event all downhill and 4X riders
have
all been missing - taking downhill racing to the next level. GO THERE >>>
Simba Cross
Country 24 October.
SIMBA
is run on a tight budget, we run no frills racing, with the minimum
amount
of red tape and the maximum amount of fun. Each race is fully marshalled by Team SIMBA. (This
is
actually anyone spotted doing nothing and not riding a bike). Once you’re in or near
Pickering
on the A170 follow signs for Thornton Le Dale. At the pub crossroads
take
the signed Dalby forest toll drive, A169. Follow this up and out of the
village for 1½ miles until you see a right hand turn to Low Dalby
forest
Drive. Follow this road until you see the SIMBA signs to the venue. If
you
pre enter all you have to do is go to the registration marquee to sign
in
and collect your race number. Fasten this to the front of your bike and
get to the start with 5 mins to spare. The start official will not wait
for you. If you wish to enter on the day you must fill in an entry form
at
registration and allow enough time to get to the start. We start by the
SIMBA watch. Call Sue
Imeson on 01904 426 918 for further information.
Rotherham BMX
16
& 23 October. Rotherham BMX Club are running a Mini race series on
Saturday afternoons.
There's 2 rounds left in the series, so for information,
directions
and series standings, go to probably the best BMX web there is GO THERE
>>>
or
call Carole Foster on: 01709
306233.
North BMX Winter Regional 24 October.
Bradford are
hosting the first round of the North series. The series will be held on 6 different tracks,
finishing at the new track in Hartlepool on April 17th. Registration is 10.30-11.30
on
race day and racing commences at Midday. All classes are £5.00. For information on the Bradford Club, GO THERE
>>>
East Anglia BMX Winter Regional 24
October. Peterborough is hosting the first of 5 East Anglian
winter regionals finishing at Ipswich on the 20th of March. Riders need to compete in 3 of
5
races to qualify for a trophy and all classes cost £5.00. Formula racing rules apply to
EA
races, so it makes a change from the standard format used in other
regions. For further
information, GO THERE
>>> or GO TO
>>> or alternatively Call club secretary Jackie
Smith on 01733 763718.
WST Odd Down Cross/Western League Round 6
This
event
has now been postponed to 7th November, replacing the cancelled Somer
Valley event.
All other details as originally published for 24
October.
SUNDAY 7
NOVEMBER 2004
WST Somer Valley Cross
EVENT CANCELLED due to
unavailability of venue. Replaced by Odd Down Cross,
rescheduled
from
24 October
SUNDAY 21
NOVEMBER 2004
YOR
Yorkshire Under 12 Championship **EXTRA EVENT - NOT IN
HANDBOOK**
Yorkshire CCA
Greetland All Rounders Rugby Club,
Rochdale
Road, Greetland, near Halifax
Youth 11:00/13:00^ £3.00 Cat.
C
S.J.V.W 11:00/13:00^ £6.00 Cat. C
U12 12:00 Free Cat.
C
Organiser: Fred Rothwell, 5 Church Close, SOWERBY, West
Yorkshire, HX6 1HA.
Tel: 01422 832195
^11:00 one lap time
trial;
13:00 madison based on TT results
SUNDAY 5
DECEMBER 2004
NW North of England Championship
Venue
changed to Leverhulme Park,Long Lane, Bolton, off Bury Road (A58).
Changing/showers at the Premier Fives Pavillion in the park.
All
race times as previously listed.
Change of address for organiser
Dave
Leyland, now Flat 1, 779 Atherton Road, Hindley,Wigan WN2 4SB tel:
07743
375483
SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2004
LIN
Rossington
Cyclo-Xmas/Lincolnshire League 13
Change of contact details
for
organiser Les Hudson,
now Hudson Cycles 15 King Ave, Rossington,
Doncaster. DN11 0FH
Tel: 01302 868889 mailto:hudsoncycles@aol.com
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