Author: Mark Aberdour

Winter is coming – do you have the right kit?

With the weather turning and the temperature falling, have you got the right kit to get you through the winter? We have a stock of club kit that will get you through the cold months, primarily the Roubaix Winter Jacket at £70 and Winter Bib Tights at £65, both still available in most sizes. For…
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Distance challenge results

Well done to all Inner Ring riders who took part in today’s distance challenge, the last one of the season. There were some really great times including 4 personal bests which is no mean feat on such a breezy day! Particular mention must go to all of our new riders who were doing this activity…
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PPYCC off-road season extension

PPYCC is going off-road after the track season finishes this year! We lost 15 weeks of Saturday sessions due to lockdown and are keen to make up some of that lost time. Unfortunately we can’t extend the season safely at the velodrome, it doesn’t have an all-weather surface and the moss that builds up in…
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Great news to end the week

We received some fantastic news this week from Dylan Hicks. You may remember back in February Dylan got the exciting news that he’d been accepted into the GB Cycling Team Foundation programme. Then of course came lockdown which threw up a whole world of uncertainty and difficulties for all of our riders who had plans…
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Still seeking a club treasurer

Do you know anyone who might like to be our next club treasurer? We are still looking for a volunteer who’d like to take on the role of club treasurer at PPYCC. It’s only about a 1hr per week commitment and involves maintaining a simple accounts spreadsheet, handling requests for cheques, contact point for the bank,…
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Save the date: AGM Sat 7th Nov

The AGM will be held on Saturday 7th November at 3pm. Of course this year with all the continued restrictions on social events we are having to do it 100% virtually. We will do the usual official committee reports and elections for the first 30 mins or so, followed by club awards and games as…
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Weekly development centres starting October

Weekly road circuit racing Development Centres return from October-April, at Cyclopark on Wednesdays, Lee Valley on Wednesdays and Herne Hill on Tuesdays. Development Centres are the first step on the talent development pathway and all Youth A, Youth B and Junior riders are eligible to attend, however sessions must be booked in advance on the…
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Raise money for PPYCC with Easyfundraising

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from household supplies to Christmas gifts and even your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for PPYCC with Easyfundraising? There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and…
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Road bike for sale

Our riders continue to grow and sell on their bikes to younger members! The latest bike for sale is this gorgeous Ribble Sportive 7046. It’s an XS adult frame, but has a curved top bar and a shorter geometry than some adult bikes and should fit someone between 4’11 and 5’5. The frame is Aluminium…
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Track bike for sale

One of our previous members is selling their Dolan track bike in good condition for £190, it’s a 17 inch frame with 26 inch wheels. Please contact David McKeown-Webster – davidmckeownwebster@gmail.com / 07906 842705