Author: Anthony Rogers

Friday and Hove Park update [no Hove Park]

Apparently the planned Hove Park events this year have not been finalised on the British Cycling calendar and so there is no event this Friday. There is, weather permitting, a track training session at Preston Park for both youth and senior riders [in separate groups] from 18.30 to 20.00

Invitation to ride the Downslink Challenge for the Chestnut Hospice

For several years now Dave Gerrey has been instrumental in organising the Downs Link Challenge a local family charity fundraising ride. This event is recommeded for younger riders who wish a challenge or families who are looking for the opportunity to ride together. The deadline for entry is soon so act fast if you wish…
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Invitation to ride the London to Brighton bike ride for the MPS Society

Hi I’m emailing on behalf of the MPS Society. We are the only UK charity to provide support, fund research and raise awareness for Mucopolysaccharide (MPS)and related diseases. Due to a missing enzyme, sufferers are unable to break down certain molecules, which then accumulate in the body, damaging and disrupting cells. This results in progressive…
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Racing and club activities for the week beginning Monday 28th April [non-standard club session]

Racing opportunities this week are in full swing and a sample of what riders can take part in are listed below. However we would like to bring to your attention the non-standard arrangements for next Saturday [see further below] and encourage you to race at Hove Park on Friday. Monday: Angmering youth road racing series…
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What is it like to take part in a Regional School of Racing

Four members recently took part in a road circuit Regional School of Racing [RSRs] and three of them write about their experience below. RSRs are a stepping stone to ride at the top level for youth riders. Usually clubs are allocated a maximum of one female and one male place for these opportunities, thus we…
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Tom Andrews is cycling Lands End to John O’Groats for children with leukemia

Tom Andrews is cycling Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for children with leukemia. Tom is only 14 years old but is taking on this more than marathon challenge. Can you support Tom; read the following link to find out exactly what he is up to and how to help him. Tom Andrews is…
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Places running short for the PPYCC youth omnium, sign up now!

Places are running short for some categories in our youth omnium in June, if you wish to ride then please enter soon. Below you can see a list of PPYCC riders who have entered as of Wednesday 23rd April. This is the premier race opportunity of the year for club riders. Youth A Female, 9…
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50 metre standing start sprint times and standards

See below for our first ever 50 metre standing start sprint times standards and your times for Saturday morning. Measurement Bronze Standard Silver Standard Gold Standard Boys 50m Standing Start 7.16 6.83 6.51 Girls 50m Standing Start 7.38 7.09 6.8   Preston Park Youth Cycle Club Time Trial Times 50 metre standing sprint First Name…
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Eastbourne Races in June

The Eastbourne Cycling Festival on June 1st will be a great day out for all cycling fans, there will be penny farthing racing, 4th category & 3rd category criterium racing, womens categories included, Elite/1st/2nd category races, the school cycle challenge, classic bike parade, youth racing, sportive rides, Urban cyclo cross and a MTB charity ride. Lots more…
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Jack Algar is cycling 3000 miles to join the World Scout Jamboree

Members Harvey and Zoe have an older cycling brother, Jack, who rides with us sometimes. Jack Algar – End2End – World Scout Jamboree Japan 2015 My name is Jack Algar and I am from Griffin Explorer Scouts, in the Petworth & Pulborough District, West Sussex. I have been selected to represent my district, county and…
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