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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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Going ahead with 09:00 session this morning

The weather’s clearing so the 09:00 session will be taking place as normal this morning. Make sure you wear / bring waterproofs and gloves though, as we may still catch the occassional shower and the wind could be cold on your fingers.

Early slot (09:00 to 10:30) this Saturday

Provided it’s not raining this Saturday (26 April) the younger rider session will be: 08:30 to 08:45 signing in 09:00 Bike check and warm up 09:20 Skills session in coloured groups 10:05 Whole group race-based activity PLEASE bring waterproof jacket / cape in case of showers, gloves, drink and snack. If by 08:00 the weather…
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Saturday 26 April (older group from 10.30)

Hi All, the weather is looking a bit dodgy for Saturday morning. If the track is wet we will use road bikes rather than track bikes, best to bring both if can! If there is moderate/heavy rain Saturday morning we will cancel. Will try to post here as soon as a decision is made. Thanks…
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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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Sessions this Saturday 19th April

All members please note ·         From the first Saturday in May you cannot take part in sessions if you are not a full member. You must join British Cycling and PPYCC to be a full member, this can be done from our website. ·         To ease congestion when our two sessions swap over we are introducing an…
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