Author: Kim Fortescue Talwar

PPYCC support fundraising following news of the death of endurance cyclist Mike Hall

You may have seen the sad news last week that the UK endurance cyclist Mike Hall was killed while competing in the India Pacific race across Australia. He was in second place and approaching the finish. A fundraiser on JustGiving has been setup to help Mike’s family with costs. There is a PPYCC connection to…
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PPYCC to host round of GoRide racing, dates for your calendar!

New  Dates Sussex Go-Ride Racing League. View this email in your browser I look forward to seeing you at an event soon. Luke Anderson. Regional Development Manager | South East. Click here for a downloadable calendar with Event Links

Go-Ride Race Training at Cyclopark

Go-Ride Race Training at Cyclopark View this email in your browser Go-Ride road session for novice racers. Open to all riders aged 8-16 who are looking to race or improve their road skills April 7th 13.00-15.00 12.30-13.00 Registration Session will cover group riding skills, starting off, cornering, sprinting and small races. Please wear appropriate clothing Cost…
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PPYCC racing news

PPYCC riders have been busy at the start of the season’s competitive calendar, and last Saturday saw the biggest PPYCC turnout so far this year, at the March Hare Classic, held at Lee Valley Road Circuit. Well done and thank you to all our riders for their excellent representation of the club! Luke Goodwill, 3rd…
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Pop up kit shop at the Velodrome tomorrow

Have you grown over the winter, or need to replace well worn items of kit?! The PPYCC kit pop up shop will be at the Velodrome tomorrow, 18th March, from 8.45am-12pm, with a full range of PPYCC kit to try on and buy. Cash or cheques (made payable to PPYCC) accepted on the day. See…
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Calling all PPYCC riders and parents!

The following message is from Alison, PPYCC coach, who has been working hard to promote the importance of maintaining the track to the council…..  Calling all riders and parents! Please help show Brighton & Hove City Council that Preston Park cycle track is valued by its users. Come to Hove Town Hall at 4pm wearing…
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1st session of 2017 season tomorrow

Welcome back to the PPYCC Saturday season! which re-starts tomorrow morning. Inner Ring signing on at 8.45 for 9-10.30am session, and Outer Ring signing on at 10.15 for 10.30-12.00pm session. Both sessions will be on road bikes. The weather is currently very changeable, with showers forecast throughout tomorrow. We will make a decision to cancel…
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PPYCC website has a new calendar!

PPYCC is very happy to nnounce that there is now an up to date calendar on the website, accessible via the Club Calendar tab at the top of the home page. The calendar lists all club events, as well as regional and national youth races, for the coming season. It will be updated regularly, as…
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PPYCC member’s bike for sale

SOLD! Frog 70 road and CX bike in Team Sky colours £300 * Narrow and short-drop child-specific handlebars, with short-reach brake and auxiliary brake levers * Crank length of 140mm with 34/42T chain-ring * 18 speed gears * Quick release sealed hubs front & rear. 9 speed rear hub * Cantilever brakes for road and…
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New PPYCC season starts in 2 weeks

A reminder that the PPYCC Saturday season restarts in 2 weeks, on Saturday 4th March, Inner Ring at 9.00am, signing on from 8.45am, and Outer Ring at 10.30am, signing on from 10.15. Please make sure that before the 4th you: renew your membership, if you haven’t already done so, at  https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/996/preston-park-youth-cc/#join If you haven’t ridden your…
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