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British Cycling Youth Academy and School Games

Hello all,   I’d like to bring to your attention 2 articles that have just gone live on the BC website. The first is the selection criteria for the UK school games in May this year. Members may be interested to see what you need to do to ride at a regional level and to…
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Calshot weekend 25th and 26th February

There are two Calshot sessions, co-ordinated by Sally Page of VCJ, coming up [details of programme are below]. Members can come to either or both. We had hoped to stay at Calshot but there is now no accommodation available. An alternative recommended by VCJ is the Holiday Inn Southampton West which takes about 30mins from…
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Half price top of the range Sat Map gps device

Hi, we have received this offer for those who may be interested in a top of the range gps device. Anthony has one of these already and recommends it to those who wish to use a gps with OS mapping. See message below and attachment.     satmap-active-10-bike-offer-2012-02-05.pdf Apart from being an avid (road) cyclist myself…
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For Sale: brand new bmx/snowboard/skateboard helmet

In its packaging a Planet X Helmet: BMX; Skateboard; Inline Skate; Mountain Bike shock resistant expanded polystyrene inner shell for better protection fully adjustable straps with impact resistant quick release buckle High impasct ABS Outer shell – for extreme protection Extra basal skull support for additional protection Comfortable shock absorbinh fitting pads meets or exceeds…
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Member news [from the last century]

We have recently learned of a family connection between club member Sam Buchanan and his great-grandfather, Maurice Lardy, who was a very keen cyclist from a very young age in France during the last century. He was a  cycling club member in his teenage and adult years and is pictured with his team mates before and after a race…
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Pedal in the Park update

Alistair Milne creator and organiser of the successful Pedal in the Park fundraising event popped in to a coach’s meeting recently to update us on its fundraising totals. Amazingly over £8000 was raised with more than £4000 going to MNDA and £3000 to Rockinghorse. We all agreed it was a great event that we would…
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Road ride this Sunday [not Saturday] 5th February [currently weather permitting]

Due to [lack of] coach availability we have changed our road rides to Sunday mornings this week. Otherwise all the usual details [see FAQs], meet at 09.50 for a 10.00 departure. You will not be allowed to join the group unless appropriately dressed. If unsure contact Anthony [see contacts page]

LAST CALL FOR PUNCHEUR SPORTIVE!!!

If you want to ride the Puncheur Sportive you need to confirm with Charlie  (call or email) by this Saturday (4th Feb) Get in touch if you have any questions.  charlie@ppycc.org.uk or call on 01273 503591 (evenings) Riders confirmed at present are: Issac Wright Gabriel Parle Joe Hill Sam Booth Thomas Burnett Josh Fanner All…
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Fundraising for Prostate Cancer with Merv Tucker

Merv Tucker, father of club member Ben Tucker, has taken on a rather ambitious challenge both in cycling 578 km in 4 days and in fundraising £3000 for Prostate Cancer. Merv gives more detail below and would be grateful for your support.   ” I will be completing the ride in May, by doing stage five…
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Road ride this Saturday [and Sunday?]

Road ride this Saturday, meet at 09.50 for a 10.00 departure. Suggestions for a route will be listened to but no guarantee of following it. On Sunday VCJ and Brighton Excelsior are hosting Elevenses at Washington Village hall, arrive for a good old bacon buttie 10.30-12, there should be a ride from the Shoreham Red Lion, near the old…
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