Overnight Mountain Bike trip to Gumber Bothy National Trust Camping Barn As we have previously posted, the PPYCC Gumber Bothy trip is coming up next weekend, and there are still places available to join us all for a fantastic club event. Please could you email Charlie if you would like to join the trip- charlie@ppycc.org.uk…
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Tom and Lukas have made the decision to postpone their Everest challenge until Thursday, 31st August, due to heavy rain forecast for tomorrow. Tom and Lukas will be starting their challenge at 5am on Thursday, supported by fellow club members, friends and family, with technical and cycling support from Proper Cycling. If you are in…
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On Wednesday 30th August PPYCC members Tom Pughe-Morgan (age 14) from Plumpton Green and Lukas Nerurkar (age 13) from Hangleton, both keen cyclists who have competed in regional and national road and track competitions throughout the season, are attempting an Everest challenge on Ditchling Beacon. What is Everesting?– Everesting involves riding repeatedly up a single hill until a…
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The Outer Ring session will be on ROAD bikes today.
National Youth Circuit series Last Sunday hosted the final round of the British Cycling National Youth Circuit Series at Olivers Mount International Motorcycle Circuit, Scarborough. The circuit has a top and bottom split. The climb back up Olivers Mount is very tough, twice as steep as Ditchling Beacon but thankfully only about 250m long but…
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A holiday isn’t a holiday without some racing! Monday night racing at the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome in Marymoor Park WA was introduced to the colours of PPYCC in fine style this week when Alfie joined in with the regular Monday night racing slot for youth and mens cat 4. The night’s events Starting out…
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Both Inner and Outer Ring sessions return to the Velodrome as normal this week, following our break last week because of Pride! Inner Ring: Sign on at 8.45, ready to ride at 9am, with skills focussing on co-ordination and balance, followed by racing until 10.30am! Outer Ring: Sign on at 10.15, ready to ride at…
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Developed by the Mayor of London and his agencies in 2013, Prudential RideLondon is a world-class festival of cycling, and is a legacy from the 2012 London Olympic Games, in it’s 5th year in 2017. The Grand Prix road races for boys and girls in under 14 and under 16 age categories are on the opening…
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Unfortunately, this week we have had to make the decision to cancel both sessions on Saturday 5th August. This is because of Pride weekend, for which Preston Park is used as the venue. Increasing noise and traffic from early Saturday morning makes it difficult to manage the sessions comfortably. Instead of a road/track session this…
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Whilst PPYCC riders have been competing in regional and national races over the season, PPYCC held Round 3 of the Go-Ride Regional InterClub Cluster Races on 8th July. This series gives riders who are new to, or developing skills and confidence in, racing, the opportunity to experience cycle competitions. Excellent efforts on the line for…
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