In this Issue:

·         100% PAYOUT FOR MEMBER THANKS TO BRITISH CYCLING LEGAL SUPPORT

·         RACING CALENDAR MAGAZINE OUT

·         TEACHERS AWARD UPGRADE PACK… READY TO GO

·         BRITISH CYCLING MENTIONED IN PARLIAMENT

·         TIVERTON YOUNGSTERS HONOURED

·         JUNIOR AND YOUTH A,B & C TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORMS OUT

·         4X SERIES’ UNDER COVER START

·         CORNWALL BMX CLUB TO GET NEW TRACK

·         DVATC SUMMER EVENING MTB-CROSS SERIES 2005

·         HELP WANTED - JUNIOR TOUR OF THE PEAK - SUNDAY 24TH APRIL

·         WOMEN’S TEAM SERIES ROUND FILLING UP

·         MINIT PARK FESTIVAL GRAND PRIX (HILLINGDON)

·         WE’RE BACKING THE RAYNER FUND

·         ARE YOU A DOCTOR AND COACH OR EXPERIENCED CYCLIST?

·         RACING CALENDAR ONLINE

·         ORGANISERS – PLEASE SEND US YOUR UPDATES

·         EVENT UPDATES

·         CALENDAR ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATIONS

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CIRCUIT RACE SERIES:

On the site this week there’s all the action from the Bike Show Crits at the new Stoneleigh venue Go There >>> plus pics and results from the indoor “off-road” action Go There >>>

SCOTTISH CROSS-COUNTRY: We’ve also got a report and pictures from the first round of the Scottish Cross-Country series at Glentress.  Go There >>>

ARCHER GP: It was the 50^th running of the Archer GP at the weekend and we’ve got images, interviews and reports from the race: Go There >>>

GB TEAM BIKESALE: Last few 2004 bikes now available: Go There >>>

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out the Classified Ads section, where there are plenty of bargains as usual – this is a free service. Simply visit the Classified Ads page of the website and follow the simple instructions for this service, which is exclusive to members.

100% PAYOUT FOR MEMBER THANKS TO BRITISH CYCLING LEGAL SUPPORT

British Cycling member, David Williams, who was injured in a collision with a car near Dover, has won 100% of his claim for damages after a trial before the Canterbury County Court on February 18th 2005, thanks to British Cycling’s solicitors Leigh, Day and Co. The collision took place in September 2003, when David was out on a training ride with a friend. He had been on a long ride around the Sandwich area and was returning to Dover along Singledge Lane in Whitfield.

A car pulled out of a drive suddenly and without looking. Both cyclists tried to avoid the car but David hit the front of it with his back wheel and ended up on the road. He pulled the tendons in his right shoulder, had cuts and scratches on his right leg and elbow and had damaged his clothing. The Judge found the driver responsible for the accident The driver denied any liability for the accident, but the Judge found him to be wholly responsible for the collision. The value of his claim for compensation was agreed between the parties.

David’s solicitor, Sue Bence said: “Although there were no independent witnesses to support either party’s version of events, at the trial the Judge clearly preferred the evidence of my client and his friend, who are both very experienced cyclists.” David’s claim was supported and funded by British Cycling. For more information or to discuss a possible claim please call 020 7650 1200.

British Cycling’s Legal Advice service through Leigh, Day and Co is available to all Silver and Gold members. Go There >>>

RACING CALENDAR MAGAZINE OUT

By now all Gold members and subscribers should have received the latest edition of the Racing Calendar magazine. If you haven’t received your copy, please drop us an email to membership@britishcycling.org.uk - this issue contains the full BMX, MTB and Cycle Speedway Calendars for the season, plus the Road and Track calendars for June through to August. Go There >>>

TEACHERS AWARD UPGRADE PACK… READY TO GO

British Cycling Coaching and Education has announced that Activity Coach Upgrade Packs are now available to all teachers that have attended the Activity Coach Award for Teachers (ACAT).  The upgrade packs allow teachers to gain the Level 2 (Activity Coach) qualification and to access all of the benefits offered by British Cycling to coaches, including professional indemnity insurance and frequent coaching updates. To help teachers upgrade to Activity Coach, British Cycling is offering free membership to those who register their school club as a Go-Ride School Club. For more information on the ACAT course, the upgrade pack or becoming a Go-Ride School Club, Go There >>> or contact Coaching and Education on 0161 274 2060 or mailto:coaching@britishcycling.org.uk .

BRITISH CYCLING MENTIONED IN PARLIAMENT

British Cycling got a lengthy endorsement in Parliament the other day during a speech by Jane Griffiths MP. Jane, amongst other things, congratulated the GB Team on their recent successes – for a full details of the speech see the Parliamentary website – Go There >>>

TIVERTON YOUNGSTERS HONOURED

Tiverton BMX Club members and brothers Jason, Oliver and Elliot Fay have all been recognised by their local council in its sports awards. Jason, 13, won the most improved sportsperson of the year award. Oliver, 8, was made junior sportsperson of the year and Elliot, 10, who suffers from a hereditary muscle and nerve condition, was second in the disabled sportsperson category. Congratulations to all three and to their club.

JUNIOR AND YOUTH A,B & C TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORMS OUT

You can now download copies of the entry forms for this year’s National Track Championships in Junior and Youth A, B and C categories from the website – Go There >>>

4X SERIES’ UNDER COVER START

This weekend sees the 2005 4X season opener at the Wheelbase indoor track at Sheffield.   Go There >>>  for directions and opening times or Go To >>>  for details on the remaining rounds. The category winners at each round will win a limited edition engraved FUNN handlebar. There are also prizes from Mud & Blood, who are supplying limited edition 4X series T-shirts. Halo will be supplying rims, tubes and tyres, Revell Bikes will be awarding a brand spanking new frame to a category winner at each round. The FUNN Alpinestars King of Dirt Series features during the day and expect to see some amazing tricks, entry fee is only £15 with prizes from Marzocchi, Howies and Nixon. The venue is open on Saturday and you can enter between 1pm and 5pm and save the £10 on the day surcharge. Sunday gates open at 9.15am and registration closes at 11am.

Practice Times

09.15am Dirt Jump

10.00am Open 4X

11.30am Gates - Novice, Juvenile, Youth, Master, &  Female

12.00 Gates - Senior, Junior & Elite

12.30 Practice Sessions Finish

Racing Starts:

12.31pm Dirt Jump Round 1

1.00pm 3x Motos

2.30pm Dirt Jump Round 2

3.00pm Quarters & Semis Finals 4X

3.30pm Finals Dirt Jump

4.00pm Finals 4X

CORNWALL BMX CLUB TO GET NEW TRACK

After a 3 year search for a site, on the 19th March 2005 Cornwall BMX Racing Club finally won planning permission and the right to build a new track. Their new National standard facility will be built on ground adjacent to the ATV centre at Blackwater just 2 miles off the A30 from the Chiverton Cross roundabout and 1/2 mile from Mount Hawk Skate park. They have a target date of September 4th for the track to open with Round 7 of the south west regional series. The new track will be open 3 nights a week instead of the one evening allowed at the current track.  Go There >>> 

DVATC SUMMER EVENING MTB-CROSS SERIES 2005

The venue for this Series is Swanwick Hall School, Swanwick Derbyshire and events take place on the following Wednesday evenings. All are open to both Cyclo-Cross and Mountain Bikes.

R1 27th, april

R2 18th may

R3 8th june

R4 6th july

R5 8th august

Series Prizes for each Category best of four rounds to count.

Start Times under12's 7.00pm, youth 7.32pm, seniors & juniors 7.30pm.

Entry on the line: under 12's free, youth £3.00, seniors juniors vets & women £7.00.

More info ring Russ on 01773 746392day 01773 570539eve.

HELP WANTED - JUNIOR TOUR OF THE PEAK - SUNDAY 24TH APRIL

Organiser Mike Taylor is desperately short of helpers (particularly marshals) for the above BC Reynolds/Michelin National Junior Road Race Series Round. The race takes place around Buxton with a 1200 start and finish at around 1500 Hours. Potential helpers are encouraged to contact Mike directly on 01298 813254 ASAP.

WOMEN’S TEAM SERIES ROUND FILLING UP

Don’t forget the Double header on 8th May 2005 in Surrey at Ellens Green. The morning race features the Team Time Trial and the afternoon will be the road race. Race entries have already started to arrive this early so don’t miss out. There will be entries on the day but don’t risk travelling the distance and getting disappointed by no getting in. £12.50 with prior entry £15 on the day. PLEASE NOTE this is per RACE and NO Cheques will be taken on the day. Please refer to the site Go There >>>  

MINIT PARK FESTIVAL GRAND PRIX (HILLINGDON)

The Festival Grand prix will be held as part of the Minit Park Festival at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit on June 11. Races for youth under 8 & 16, plus the Grand Prix open to E/12/3/EW. The prize fund stands at £500 for the Grand Prix & £100 for the youth event.

Entry on the line only

Youth 1pm 30 mins £2

E/1/2/3/EW 2pm 50 mins £10

Contact Doug Collins 020 8560 8855 or Keith Shorten 020 8567 0719

WE’RE BACKING THE RAYNER FUND

British Cycling has confirmed its continued support of the Dave Rayner Fund and has offered the organisation free affiliation. This in turn has allowed us to provide public liability event insurance (also free of charge) to the L’étape Du Dales Challenge, which will take place in Yorkshire on Sunday 22nd May. This ride is now fully subscribed but to find out more about this fund http://www.daveraynerfund.com/

ARE YOU A DOCTOR AND COACH OR EXPERIENCED CYCLIST?

Gideon from http://www.classictours.co.uk  has been in touch to say that he is looking for Medial Doctors to support on overseas cycling events.   The cycling events (mostly tours) take place in 24 different countries in South America, North America, Africa, Middle East and Asia.  The doctors should also be experienced cyclists and/or cycling coaches.  If you are interested in taking part please contact Gideon directly at mailto:gideon@hendonfc.net  (with 'Doctors for Cycling Events' in the subject line).

RACING CALENDAR ONLINE

British Cycling’s mid-season calendars are now all on-line, taking you up to the end of August, with planners for the remainder of the season – we’ve got over 20 different calendars on the website, all receiving almost daily updates and additions. So, if you’re wanting to keep in touch with where and when to race, make sure you pay regular visits to this section of the website. Simply click on the Race Calendar button on the http://www.britishcycling.org.uk website homepage to get a full menu of options. Go There >>>

ORGANISERS – PLEASE SEND US YOUR UPDATES

Race organizers, please can you let us know about any event updates as soon as possible, so that we can spread the news. Send you road and Track Calendar updates to paulwest@britishcycling.org.uk or call Paul on 0161 274 2021. Mountain Bike or BMX updates go to Roger Wilbraham at mtb@britishcycling.org.uk whilst Cyclo-Cross and Cycle Speedway updates go to brian.furness@britishcycling.org.uk

EVENT UPDATES

Every season we publish a detailed list of Road and Track Calendar updates – these are changes to the calendar as published in the Racing Calendar magazine. They are all published in this newsletter and added to special “Calendar Updates” sections of the online Calendar. Simply go to the www.britishcycling.org.uk website and hit the “Race Calendar” button for the full calendar index page, which includes links to the Calendar Updates pages. Go There >>>

CALENDAR ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATIONS

ADDITIONS

NEWPORT TUESDAY TRACK LEAGUE

Tuesdays 3rd May to 28th June and Tuesdays 26th July to 4th October

Wales

E.1.2.J

3.4.J

W

No Eol - Entry Fees - Seniors £6, Others £4.

League Registration Fee - Seniors £10, Others £5

Track Open from 1830 - Racing from 1845

Chris Davies, 68 Clevedon Road, Newport NP19 8ND

Tel: 01633 283255

NEWPORT FRIDAY TRACK LEAGUE

Fridays 10th May to 30th August

Wales

E.1.2.3.4.W £6.00 (£8.00)

J.U16.U14 £3.00 (£5.00)

Courtney Rowe, Wales National Velodrome, Spytty Park Sports Complex, Traston Lane, Newport NP19 4RR

Tel: 01633 283255 mailto:courtney.rowe@newport.gov.uk

ESSEX ROADS CRITERIUMS, LEE VALLEY CYCLE CIRCUIT

Saturday 21st May

Eastern Division

4.J.W 24km 12.00 £10.00 (£12.00)

3.4.W.J 50km 13.00 £10.00 (£12.00)

E.1.2.3 50km 14.30 £10.00 (£12.00)

Entries Close: 16/05/05 Cheques to: REssex Roads CC

Raymond Smith, 19 The Fox Gloves, Billericay CM12 0TE

Tel: 01277 631878

CC GIRO TROPHY RACES, CURBOROUGH, LICHFIELD

Saturday 18th June

West Mids Division

U16 Points Race 3km 10.00 £3.00 (£4.00)

W Points Race 20km 10.20 £10.00 (£15.00)

U14 Points Race 3km 10.55 £3.00 (£4.00)

2.3.4.J Points 20km 11.15 £10.00 (£15.00)

U12 Points Race 2km 11.50 £3.00 (£4.00)

U10 Points Race 2km 12.05 £3.00 (£4.00)

U8 Points Race 2km 12.20 £3.00 (£4.00)

E.1.2 Points Race 20km 12.35 £10.00 (£15.00)

W 40km 13.10

2.3.4.J 40km 14.15

E.1.2 50km 15.20

U16 Handicap 2km 16.40

E.1.2 Events - Maximum 4 riders per team.

Entries Close: 28/05/05 Cheques to: Paul Moore

David Bond, 4 Shugborough Way, Heath Hayes, Cannock WS11 7YT

Tel: 01543 276022 mailto:dave@4shug.freeserve.co.uk

AMENDMENTS

ESSEX YOUTH STAGE RACE

Saturday 28th/Sunday 29th May sees a Round of the BC/Michelin National Youth Circuit Races Series in Essex. The number of stages for the Under 8’s and 10’s have been reduced to 4 and therefore the entry fee for those categories have also been reduced.

Entry Fees:

U8 £10 EOL £15

U10 £12 EOL £17

U12 £20 EOL £25

U14 £20 EOL £25

U16 £20 EOL £25

There will be a yellow jersey for the GC on time, a pink jersey for the first girl and a green jersey for the points. For Time Trials only standard Road Bikes with no Tri Bars permitted Organiser Nicola Schiels can be contacted on 01208 213730 or mailto:interbikes@aol.com  The race programme is available here: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/news/2005/04_April/06_essex.shtml

CAPERNWRAY ROAD RACE

Sunday 25th March

North West Division

Cancelled event (due to Fog) moved to new date of Sunday 1st May.

KIRKBY TRACK LEAGUE

Wednesdays 6th April to 28th August

North West Division

Start of League delayed until 20th April due to the need for urgent track repairs.

SVTTA BOOMERANG TROPHY

Sunday 24th April

Scotland

This is a 2 up Team and not Individual Time Trial.

Event HQ is now Buchlyvie and revised distance is 23 Miles

EELMORE CRITERIUMS

Wednesdays 4th May to 31st August

South East Division

The Races to be run each night-

U16

3.4.J.W

E.1.2

CWCC CRITERIUMS, CLEVELAND POLICE HQ

Sunday 8th May

North East Division

Event Postponed. New Date To Be Advised.

BECCLES ROAD RACE

Sunday 22nd May

Eastern Division

Moved to 12th June

NORTH WEST DIVISION ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Sunday 22nd May

North West Division

Date moved to Sunday 29th May.

SURREY LEAGUE HANDICAP ROAD RACE

Sunday 16th June

South East Division

Entry Fee for non league members- £15

THE JAUNTS SERIES

Friday 24th June to Tuesday 28th June

South East Division

Open to 2.3.J.W. Not open to 4th Cat Riders as published.

JEAN BAKER MEMORIAL ROAD RACE

Sunday 26th June

West Midlands Division

Organisers Telephone Number is: 01299 826987

TEAM 2000 CIRCUIT RACES, MERRYFIELD AIRFIELD

City Road Club (Hull) Annual Road Race

Both shown in error on Page 22 of Calendar Magazine as Wednesday 3rd July – should have read Sunday 3rd July.

SURREY LEAGUE RACES - DUNSFOLD

Sunday 10th July

South East Division

Entry Fee for 4.W3.W4 Event is £10 for League and Non League Members is £10

COLNE GRAND PRIX SUPPORTING EVENT

Wednesday 20th July

North West Division

3.4.W.J 30 Mins 19:00 £6.00 (£8.00)

Entries Close: 10/07/05 Cheques to: CDNW

Ivor Armstrong, Newlands, 2 Harrison Lane, Hutton, Preston PR4 4AJ

Tel: 07811 197137 mailto:ivor@cycling1.demon.co.uk 

SURREY LEAGUE 2-UP TIME TRIAL

Saturday 6th August

South East Division

Also individual Time Trial Event.

SUTTON CC/DER VER CYCLES CIRCUIT RACES, EASTWAY

Sunday 21st August

South East Division

Round of BC/Michelin National Youth Circuit Race Series

Address for entries is now Peter Fordham c/o 19 Highfield Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4JY

MIDLAND AREA YOUTH TOUR

Saturday 27th August to Monday 29th August

West Midlands Division

(Final Round of BC/Michelin National Youth Circuit Races Series)

Closing date for Entries is 6th August. The organiser reminds all potential entants that late entries and particularly entries on the line cannot be taken due to the need to make final road closure arrangements.

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