Welcome to Preston Park Youth Cycling Club’s website:

Our club has Club Mark status, the quality assurance standard for community sports clubs and won the British Cycling Club of the Year Award for 2009 having had the greatest expansion in youth members of all cycle clubs throughout the country. In recent times we were also Club of the Year at the Brighton and Hove City Sports Awards. One of our coaches, Anthony Rogers, was the winner of the 2008 Sussex Coach of the Year award capping a very good year for the club. Our club caters for members aged at 8 to 18 years, though we have some older and younger members.  

We meet between March and October the club, typically at Preston Park Cycle Track, every Saturday between 10 and 12 AM. The club also meets less often during the winter months. Please check our club calendar to confirm details of our next club session.

Membership is FREE when you join British Cycling and club session rates are £2.50 for British Cycling members and £4 for non members. We provide fun, skills and competitive cycling activities with fully qualified coaches at Preston Park Cycle Track. Occasionally the club travels away from Brighton for racing and or family and other events. For these types of events, there may be additional costs. Directions: Preston Park Cycle Track is located to the north of Preston Park in Brighton and can be accessed from Preston Drove or through the park. The post code is BN1 6LA. CONTACT DETAILS: Anthony Rogers 07757 284814 / Anthony@ppycc.org.uk

Saturday 31st July: a regular session, see calendar for details.Saturday 7th August: this will be confirmed nearer the time.Saturday 14th August: We will be informally visiting the Big Dog [and Little Dog] racing at Stanmer Park. To race enter, in advance only, using this website: http://www.brightonbigdog.com/cats.php , follow the links throught ot the on-line entry. Otherwise for some informal riding turn up for 10.00  and you are bound to see some friends hanging out or racing.

Saturday 24th July: we are running a 9.00 to 11.00 session for more experienced riders and 10.00 to 12.00 for the others.

We are visiting the Tour de France and have two spare places. Some details are below; contact Anthony if you would like more.

Cost: £275 [transport, accommodation, food -full board]

Dates: 15th July to 19th July

Stage: Mende Finish on 16th July

Accommodation: shared in small groups [ up to 4] by party of 15 at Mont Lo ski station in the Cevennes National Park, 40km from Mende.

Who can come: anyone who wishes to ride, drive [team car] or a bit of both. Adult, older child [14 years plus], members or non-members.

Anthony: 07757 284814 anthony@ppycc.org.uk

Event: Hove Park Youth Races 4

Start Time: Friday, July 2 at 6:00pm

End Time: Friday, July 2 at 9:00pm

Where: Goldstone Cresent, Hove

If you were thinking of going to the Bike Radar event at Brands Hatch then please note that they are offering discounted tickets to club members.

To ensure you receive your free pair of tickets, please ask your members and colleagues to use promo code CL554 to receive their 20% discount at www.bikeradar.com/live or by phoning 0871 230 1085 before the 5^th July 2010.

 We’ve got a fantastic array of attractions including both a 100mile and 100km Sportive through the spectacular Kent countryside, cross country mountain bike races, Hot Laps and circuit races around the Brands Hatch circuit, workshops, exhibitions… anyway – I’m sure you’ll acquaint yourself with our website for further info on what will be a fantastic summer weekend of cycling and fun. 

 ps.  If you want multiple tickets then buy a couple and we will be sent a spare pair: first come first served.

Free to good home: baby bike seat (to go on rear of bike) made by Hamax, bit faded but fully functioning with all the fixings etc. Think the age range approx 6 months to 2 years. Please contact Martin 07771 784269

PPYCC OVERNIGHT TRIP 26 / 27 JUNE 2010 RIDER AND PARENT BRIEFINGPAYMENT: Cheques are payable to Emily O’Brien by 20th JuneContact o.brien@virgin.net  if you haven’t had an email about this or if you have any other queries1)           GEAR TRANSPORT: WE ARE ARRANGING TRANSPORT FOR YOUR GEAR, SO YOU NEED TO DROP IT OFF THUR OR FRI:  BEFORE 1pm on Friday 25th!!!Drop off to Emily & Martin’s house: 14 Walnut Close, BN1 6RW (off Varndean Drive). Tel 01273 501825/ 07969 805795.  (Leave at door if no-one is home). Please pack as little as possible!  limited space!!!) you need: Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat (if you have one - we have a couple of spares), Your clothes/toothbrush etc2)         FOOD:  Saturday lunch: bring picnic with you [+ snacks for the ride]Evening meal Saturday night: bring food & drink to share to the Saturday start point: Rebecca will be transporting by car! (more details to follow)Sunday Breakfast: providedSunday lunch: in pub3 COSTS: Please give cash or cheque (made out to Emily O’Brien) asap…..

4.  ROUTE DETAILS (subject to minor change depending on weather etc!)We will meet at Adur Outdoor Activity Centre at 10.am.The ride is planned to take place over 2 days from Shoreham to the village of Graffham (between Petworth and Midhurst) The overnight stop is at Gumber Bothy National Trust Camping Barn. The total distance is approximately 45 km. We will ride most of the route on the first day (35km). The route is almost entirely off road using the Downs Link and South Downs Way but we will ride for about 4km on the road. The only busy road section is a 1.5km ride from Amberley to Houghton which we will ride as a group with PPYCC coaches at the front and rear.Terrain.  The section of the South Downs Way we are riding is bumpy in a lot of places although there are some smooth grassy sections. The main challenge will be the three ascents and descents on route. These are tough but each ascent is slightly easier than its predecessors. Riders will be briefed on route prior to descending. Walking may be required at various points depending on the conditions.Notes for younger riders and tag bikesWe intend to offer alternative start points for younger riders and tag bike riders if required. The full route is challenging and we do not recommend that any riders under 10 years or any riders with no mountain bike experience years attempt the full route. We intend to offer alternative start points at Washington or Amberley for younger riders and tag bike riders if required. Strong parents may be able to manage the whole route pulling a tag bike but it would be a long bumpy day on the back for a child! For any questions about the ride / route or alternative start points call Charlie on 01273 503591 (evenings). Rough route details at map my ride below: www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/shoreham/8331276425768802515) What to bring on the rideWaterSnacks + picnic LunchWaterproofs/suncream etchelmetPLEASE NOTE:  All activities are carried out at your own risk and you are responsible for your children at all times!!!

Saturday 19th June sees a road ride and more Go Ride Racing; Go Ride Racing is racing aimed at beginners. If you are not a beginner and are eligible for road rides then you should take part in the road ride; arrive at 09.45 for a 10.00 departure. Go Ride Racing starts at 10.00 and so you must arrive before this to sign on. We will be joined by riders from VC Jubilee.Saturday 26th June there is no session at Preston Park as it is our residential mountain bike trip. See separate message for final details.

If you enjoyed the racing on Friday and wish to do some more, or you missed Saturday and wish to get involved, then Friday 18th June sees local Youth Only track racing at Preston Park track from 7pm. This is the first of three events with the other two being on Fridays 16th July and 13th August. Under 8 & 10 [freewheel bikes] £3. Other youths [fixed wheel bikes] £4. Further details from: www.scrl.co.uk.  ps. Yes we know football fans will spot a clash of timings for this week’s event.