Please see Tim’s [ex-PPYCC volunteer] kind offer below. Hi Anthony, I have 2 small Fuji track bikes available if anyone wants to borrow them for Calshot: 43cm with 650c wheels 49cm with 700c wheels Both of these have a 48t chainring and I can fit 16t or 17t sprockets (I have 2 of each of…
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If you would like to see more cycle racing on ITV then you may wish to do what Brock, second claim member of PPYCC, has done and write to them at viewerservices@itv.com see his message below. Dear Sir/Madam, I am emailing in reference to Cycling Weekly’s campaign for ITV to show more cycling on its…
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If you are thinking of joining us at Calshot next weekend [there is no Saturday morning session as a result] then you do not have to pre-book but we would be pleased to have an idea of numbers. It is unlikely that Calshot has enough small bikes and shoes to fit everyone and so you…
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Saturday 12th regular club session with 09.00 and 10.00 starts. Saturday 19th regular club session with 09.00 and 10.00 starts. Saturday 26th no Preston Park session as we have a session at Calshot Outdoor Activities Centre aimed at novices [any age] and younger riders [12 and under]. The session runs from 13.00 to 15.00. Calshot is an indoor…
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It was great to see so many at the first and freezing session of the new season. Remember if you have not sent Anthony your emergency contact details using the form on our website then do this straight away.
Saturday this is freewheel [ordinary] bikes not fixed wheel.Calshot is Sunday 6th March [not 7th] and is arranged for novices/younger riders 1-3pm whereas 2-5pm is for experienced/older riders. Also a point about shoes/pedals – Calshot no longer allow pedal swaps. All their bikes now have Look Keo’s pedals if you do not have these and…
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Tuesday evenings in March from 18.30 to 19.30 sees a training session for those interested in keeping fit. It is aimed at riders who did the cyclo-cross winter training or other’s of that ability level. The session is a continuous hours ride around Preston Park cycle track; cyclists call this a ‘Chaingang.’ To take part…
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See below for information from our FAQ section, but please this week, no bare legs, bring gloves and clothing to keep warm and freewheel bikes only.What do I need to bring if I want to join in on a club session?In addition to your session fee (£2.50 for members/£4 for non-members), please bring:Your helmetAppropriate clothing…
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Sunday 6th March some of our older riders with our coaches are taking part in the Puncheur Sportive bike ride. For those riders who are not part of this there is a Calshot velodrome visit. Although originally booked by PPYCC we have passed on the booking to the VC Jubilee. The clash of these two…
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Continuing from the success of last year most Saturday mornings this season will be split into a 9.00 start for older and faster riders who wish to train properly. This will particularly suit those with limitless amounts of energy and those that wish to race more often. All others will start at 10.00.If unsure which…
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