We were delighted to hear this week that past member Izzy Stone has continued her success as a cycling athlete by gaining funding to race in Belgium. In honour of this we have posted a new banner image of Izzy racing in Belgium last summer. Other than Izzy’s own family, there is a small prize…
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With all the regular riders for Saturday morning training sessions racing throughout January these sessions are cancelled until further notice.
We have received the request below, which is to help with a student MSc research project. We do not know Gemma but we hope some of you may feel happy to support her in her research. Calling parents! Are you a parent of an athlete aged between 6 – 21 who is involved with their…
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Track session at Lee Valley Velodrome on Saturday 3rd February 2018 On Saturday 3rd February, 08.00 – 10.00, we have secured a track session at Lee Valley Velodrome, just for our club, and will be running two separate groups – novice and experienced. There are up to 24 places available to join us at the velodrome, however…
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We have received a message from someone that knows the club who wishes to sell on their Warhorse tickets and we thought this may be of interest to members. “We are on your email alias as our son used to race in the Southern Region and we visited Preston Park numerous time. We wondering if…
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You may recall the request for the donation of a front wheel to help Adam complete his bike build project. We are pleased to report that the donation of a front wheel from our Omnium Promoter, Paul Wilson, allowed the completion of the project. Unfortunately a strong wind blew the completed bike into a tree…
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As well as becoming more skilled and able riders several of our young members are revealing increasing knowledge and skill in cycle mechanics. We occasionally get donated old bike frames of good quality but needing a full rebuild, an expensive option if completed by visiting the shops. However with a bit of beg and borrow…
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Earlier in the Autumn members helped ex-member, and daughter of our coach Rex, Charlotte Matthews with her A Level EPQ Coursework which was looking at transitions in triathlon. Charlotte writes: “Thank you for sending out the survey on triathlons a little while ago, it certainly help increase responses. The video following the survey results has…
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Last chance to take part in our Club survey about What do you want to do more of? https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B6BMJS6
In a topsy turvey world, last week saw the cycle track closed to cycling for a running event. So come prepared to ride on the road if the track isn’t available tomorrow. Tomorrow’s session Warm up: Group warm up 8 laps, odd laps gentle, even laps put the pressure on so that you are breathing…
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