Whilst the Tour of Lombardy was gong on, there was a much more important race, taking place in Gravesend, Kent: The PPYCC Circuit Championships! We got to race on the Cyclopark circuit, which is purpose built for road cycling, and the standard of racing was superb. It is clear that this season all of the…
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Continental Race Report: Il Lombardia Joe Bishop Once the World Championships finish, it is very easy to assume that the season is over – but you would be forgetting one thing: the Autumn Classics. This Sunday, the pinnacle of the Autumn Classics took place: Il Lombardia (The Tour of Lombardy). The race takes place in…
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During our Sunday morning road ride yesterday we climbed Firle Beacon in what might be the last summer bike ride. At the top we were approached by the cyclist in the far right of the picture. Other than our coach Anthony Rogers it is suspected that no one else in the club knows who he…
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A very big thank you and well done to everyone (and their parents!) who rode at the PPYCC championships yesterday morning at the Cyclopark. It was a really enjoyable morning of racing, and having been such a success, we look forward to holding championships again next year! Thank you so much to Paul Goodwill, who…
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Sunday road rides continue on Sunday 4th for riders 12 and older (with parental permission) . Parents are encouraged to come along. Meet at the track ready to leave at 10.00am for a two hour ride though note that we commonly return by 12.30. There will be no charge but the nature of these rides is that a higher level of self-sufficiency…
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We are really looking forward to our Championships tomorrow morning at the Cyclopark at Gravesend! The event is open to all riders at PPYCC, regardless of experience or age, entry is on the day and we look forward to welcoming all of you there. If you have any questions or concerns, there will be plenty of…
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Today we have launched our winter booking page for Calshot velodrome. Book early, especially if new to indoor velodromes as there is a session each month to take beginners from novice to intermediate and beyond. To book your place onto the appropriate session visit our Calshot Winter 2015/16 page on our website.
The first of the Sussex hill climbs takes place on Sunday this weekend. You cannot enter in advance but are advised to take a parental consent form with you if you are planning to race [and under 18 years old]. The race is the club championship event of Brighton Excelsior and is a low key event…
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Continental race report – The World Championships Joe Bishop The end of the season is always a sad time, as we prepare to say goodbye to the pro peloton for the winter, but it does mean one thing: a new world champion! The World Championships are always interesting to watch, one reason being that riders…
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Our biggest race event of the year takes place on Sunday 11th October at Happy Valley in Woodingdean. This is part of the London League Cyclo-Cross series and includes races for adults and youths. The day of racing is quite a commitment and we request that our members either enter the race, help with the…
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