Ø WORLD AND NATIONAL MASTERS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS: LICENCE POINTS ALLOCATION

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With the new season up and running, the britishcycling.org.uk website is the first place to look for results, reports and photo galleries.
This week’s big photo gallery is from the Mersey Two-Day in North Wales. Look out next Monday for pics and a full report from the final Revolution meeting. GO THERE>>>

For updates on the Road, Track, MTB, BMX, Cyclo Cross and Cycle Speedway calendar please also visit our website.

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National Points Series 2004 - Espoirs, Juniors & Women’s Road Race Series and Youth Circuit Race Series

British Cycling’s relationship with Michelin has taken a step forward this year, with the announcement of Michelin tyres being supplied to Race Promoters to boost their prize lists this. Over 80 winners and placed riders in these counting events will receive a pair of Michelin's top of the range Pro Race tyres.

For further information on the Michelin 2 wheeled range of bicycle tyres go to http://cycleus.webmichelin.com/, or e mail enquiries on Michelin two wheeled products can go to: 2wheelinfo@michelin.com

The incredibly successful Revolution track series at Manchester Velodrome will draw to a close this Saturday, March 20th, and it looks like it's going out with a bang. Bradley Wiggins is one of 3 reigning world champions who will grace the boards and he is looking forward to it immensely. Wiggins will be joined on the night by Franco Marvulli the World Scratch Race Champion and Franz Stocher the current World Points Race Champion, it will also be the first time Bradley has ridden on the track with the legendary Matthew Gilmore since their victory at the Ghent Six Day.

For sprint fans there will be a cracking line-up of riders including the British sprint squad of Queally, Hoy, MacLean and Staff, who will take on the Dutch sprint stars Theo Bos, Tuen Mulder and Tim Veldt. All the sprint riders will take part in the Revolution sprint and the Keiren before facing up to each other and teams from Wales and Ireland in the Team Sprint challenge. A similar sprint programme was one of the highlights of the third Revolution meeting.

Tickets will be available on the night or can be purchased by calling 0700 594 2579 or by going to www.cyclingrevolution.com. Gates open at 5.30pm and racing starts at 7pm. GO THERE>>>

EASTER EXTRAVANGAZA AT THE MANCHESTER VELODROME!

Don't miss your chance to see some of the world's top cyclists go head to head at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classic this Easter (9-11th April 2004). The event is one of the key stepping stones for riders hoping to compete in the Athens Olympics this August and promises to be a thrill-a-minute experience for all. Book your tickets now by calling Ticketmaster: 0871 230 2621 or go online : www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Tickets also available during Revolution 4 on Saturday 20th March at the Velodrome. Go to: www.worldtrackcycling.com for more information on riders and races.
GO THERE>>>

WORLD AND NATIONAL MASTERS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS: LICENCE POINTS ALLOCATION

(British) Riders in age categories A-D will be automatically allocated BC licence ranking points for each Championship where they are placed in the first six. Riders from older categories can have their points credited to their records on request to BC HQ following these Championships. E-mail membership on membership@britishcycling.org.uk or tel 0161 274 2010. This is to avoid the situation whereby older riders may be upgraded to higher ability categories through receipt of licence where they are only competing against riders of a similar age.

The Archer International Grand Prix (4 April) is an event that carries a lot of prestige and a large and classy international field has entered this first major event on the UK road calendar. A last minute entry by New Zealand for the Archer International GP on means that their track endurance riders will have a pre-World Cup match with GB. The Brits are led by Chris Newton who was 2nd last year, Steve Cummings who last week won the Mersey Roads Two day and Rob Hayles, who is coming into form. Other contenders include last year's winner, David O'Loughlin, David McCann and Tommy Evans, all from Ireland and 33 of the top 36 British riders in last year's Premier Calendar. Other favourites include Tony Gibb, Julian Winn, Malcolm Elliot and Mike Jones who showed great form in his first race of the year, the Severn Bridge. Planet-X/On-One teammates Mark Lovatt, John Tanner and Kevin Dawson have had a quiet start to the year but always come good in Premier Calendar events. The race starts at 11am from Hazlemere, near High Wycombe, and covers three laps of a 20-mile circuit via Gt Missenden, Cryers Hill, Hughenden Valley, Longdown, and Wendover. From there the race returns to the 5-mile Penn Street circuit which is covered seven times before the finish at Winchmore Hill village.

Virus Issues

As you may already be aware there has been a sharp increase in viruses (20%) over the last six months, with the most common being Mass Mailing Virus’s (Netsky, Bagle) with the characteristics as detailed below:

A great deal of home and mobile users have been infected with these viruses which email everyone in their address book and as illustrated above spoof the address they are coming from. This makes it difficult to find where the Email originates.

British Cycling is protected by the McAfee Virus Suite which is automatically updated everyday.If you feel you may have a Virus and feel you do not have the adequate virus protection to remove the Virus then please visit the site below and download Stinger Software:

PLEASE NOTE: (Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.)

SCHLAPP TRACK MEETING

Yasumitsu-Schlapp/Aztec/ Impsport are organising an open track meet at the Manchester Velodrome on the evening of May 29th. Sponsored by Aztec conservatory roof systems, Hartfield engineering, Air Products and Access for All project, the race meeting will be one to watch. Events comprise a tandem omnium [either able-bodied/visually impaired or all women teams or mixed able bodied teams]; a senior keirin series with consolation races and women's races. Entry for the tandem omnium [flying lap, sprints and a pursuit] which already has 3 GB teams, two Norwegian teams and Dave Legrys making his tandem comeback, is free for visually impaired teams. Entry for all others is £10. There will be substantial cash prizes. For further information e-mail tdo@manchestervelodrome.com. Entries to Yasumitsu-Schlapp, 3 Higher Newtons, Mossley, OL5 9AZ.

VELODROME SESSIONS OFF

Due to work on the track for the Manchester world cup the Vets SQT 16th March is now off. Please note that from April till further notice the Vets SQT on Tuesday mornings is postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.

BRITISH CYCLING VACANCY

Our Coaching, Education and Development Department is looking for a Personal Assistant/Administrator to support the Coaching, Education and Development Director, the Development team and the Coaching and Club Development programme. We are looking for someone who is experienced and highly competent in all aspects of the personal assistant/administrative roles, with an ability to structure workloads effectively, taking into account changing and competing priorities. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and involves dealing with customers, staff and external partners at all levels. You will also have good word processing, typing and minute taking skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Outlook software. Previous experience of a similar role is essential. Hours of work are 37½ hours per week, Monday to Friday although occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Holidays are 20 days per year (pro rata), with membership of the pension scheme offered on completion of 6 months' service. British Cycling benefits include free parking - British Cycling is located 10 minutes from the City Centre (opposite the City of Manchester Stadium); free gym membership and free British Cycling membership (including public liability insurance for riding your bike). For an application pack contact info@britishcycling.org.uk or 0161 274 2037. Closing date for applications is 26th March 2004

SW Junior Grand Prix Round 5 at Newport : Now will be staged on August 14th(not on July 17th)

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