http://www.britishcycling.org.uk this week includes an interview with former world champion Chris Hoy, back in the UK after winter training in Australia. And of course there’s all the usual news, results, classifieds and photo galleries. GO THERE >>>

OPEN AND SHUT
British Cycling has amended its opening hours. The main office will be open from 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 8.45am to 3.45pm.

REVOLUTION 3 – MEGA-STARS ON SHOW

Tickets for this weekend’s (Sat 28 Feb) Revolution 3 Track Meeting at Manchester Velodrome have been going well this week, but there will still be plenty available on the door for those wanting to purchase on the day. The event itself looks like being another great evening of entertainment, with French sprint stars Arnaud Tournant and Florian Rousseau in action against Queally, Hoy and MacLean, all fresh and tanned from a winter in Australia. With match sprinting and a Team Sprint head to head between GB and France, it should be a great night for the big men. The evening will also see the formal beginning of British Cycling’s wide-reaching sponsorship agreement with Persil, with a first outing in Team Persil colours for a number of GB stars. With plenty of racing from endurance riders and future stars, it looks like being the best Revolution yet. As usual, many will be turning up for the social side, with a track-centre bar and a friendly family atmosphere, it’s one not to miss. There will even be a chance to view the brand new Jaguar estate car, with the British manufacturer organizing to have one track center. See you there! Tickets £6, racing beginning at 7pm. GO THERE >>>

YOUTH TOUR OF ACHTERVELD

Prime Coaching is offering transport to a limited number of riders for the Youth Tour of Achterveld in Holland 10th to 18th July 04 url:

http://www.tourdejunior.nl/english.htm. The arrangements are proposed to depart from Dover to Calais on the Saturday, and return on the following Sunday. There is a man and van for bikes/wheels and luggage, and seats in cars for riders. The price will depend on the number of riders. Riders will be expected to enter and pay for the event, and request accommodation themselves, including taking out adequate insurance. Interested riders should contact Keith Elliot keith.elliot@bt.com 07802 868158. GO THERE >>>

Final Submissions for the Racibng Calendar Magazine covering the period 1st May - 31st August must be with BC HQ before 1st March to ensure inclusion.

2004 WORLD MASTERS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entry Regulations for the above will soon be published on http://www.cyclingmasters.com includes major news for over seventies. This year’s event will include full Championship status for a new category for riders over 70 years of age. With the popularity of the age group the UCI will now award a coveted rainbow jersey in the 4 disciplines (Time trial, Sprint, Pursuit and Points race) as long as there are at least 6 entrants in each. If there are less than 6 riders they will race with the new 65 to 69 age group. The 2004 Regulations will be published on the Official Championship site in the first week of March - followed shortly after by the event timetable and then details on accommodation and transport (from airport and hotels to venue).The 2004 Championships will take place between 12th and 18th September at Manchester Velodrome.

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KEEN FOR UK SPORT

Peter Keen, the former British Cycling Performance Director, will be joining UK Sport as Performance Adviser from the beginning of April 2004.The move will end 12 months with GlaxoSmithKline where he was the founding Performance Director of its Lucozade Sport Science Academy. Peter will continue to have a strong input into the GB Cycling Team, for whom he works 1 day a week. For more on the story, visit www.uksport.gov.uk GO THERE >>>

Organisers of the sixth Wirral Bikeathon (patron Chris Boardman) are hoping for even more entries than ever this year. The Wirral branch of Leukaemia Research Fund staged its first Bikeathon in 1999 and number of riders has increased annually and last year about 1300 riders raised £45000. The Wirral group is now looking to attract entrants for the sixth annual ride on Sunday June 20^th 2004. The organisers stress that it is a ride and not a race and invite everyone from eight upwards to take part. The entry fee is £5 for adults and £2 for those aged 16 and under (fees change to £10 and £5 on the day). When the entry fee is received riders will be sent an entry pack with a free T-shirt, route map, rider’s number and general information. All riders are asked to raise as much sponsorship as they can and at the end of the ride will receive a commemorative medal. The figure of eight course will start and finish in Arrowe Country park, Upton.Free refreshments will be available at checkpoints and the route will be well signed with more than 80 marshals stationed along it to guide the riders. Both Raynet and St John’s ambulance will be in attendance. For entry forms, sponsorship forms or more information Telephone: 0151 632 6619 or 0151 632 0548 E-mail: Wirral@lrfbikeathon.freeuk.com Web Site: http://www.wirralbikeathon.org.uk GO THERE >>>

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