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A genuine ‘once in a life time opportunity’ at London 2012

We have an invite as a British Cycling Go Ride club to put forward a team to support the track events from track centre at the London Olympics. This opportunity involves taking part in 2 or three training days, including attendance at the February World Cup [which was fully sold out in less than 1…
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Dolan track bike for Sale

  Here is a great offer for a track bike from Lawrence Wintergold.   Terry Dolan 7003 HT track bike. Is also drilled for brakes (can be supplied) and has gear hanger so can be used for time trialling as geared or fixed Clincher wheels built by Baker St cycles 53cm top tube Seat tube 52cm…
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Calshot cancellation

Our Calshot session is cancelled for the10th December. Please pass this message on to anyone you feel it may affect.

Olympic road race camp site

Hello, Calling all cycling enthusiasts ! Come and take advantage of our unique position on the mens and women’s Olympic Road Race route. www.camping-olympics.com We are a small family run farm offering the opportunity to camp in our fields on the opening weekend of the 2012 London Olympics on the 27th – 28th July 2012.…
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Report dangerous places for cyclists with online mapping

You may be interested in reporting bad driving on the website below. Read further down for an explanation. The map is available here: http://www.confused.com/car-insurance/cycle-safety-map. Hey guys, As I’m sure you already know Road Safety Week is just over a week away, and we’re putting together a project we thought you and the Preston Park club…
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Road ride this Saturday

Usual arrangements, meet at 09.50 for a 10.00 start.

No road this Saturday.

With Charlie and Any both away (BC training course)  this weekend there will be no road ride this Saturday morning. Thanks Andy

Regional Schools of Racing for December [Categories second year B and all As]

Please see John’s email below and contact anthony@ppycc.org.uk if you wish to take part.   Hi all, We are fast moving through the RSR programme for winter track RSRs. Can I please have your nominations for RSRs 3, taking place on 10th December and RSR 4. The 4th RSR is now also happening before Christmas…
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Members bikes for sale

Ben Tucker has grown out of his Dawes Espoir 26 inch wheel. Merv Tucker says “We bought it last September and have taken good care and would like to sell it for Aprox £200. The Bar tape needs replacing and this will be done before we sell it on. Please see the description from the web.” Original…
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Coming up this weekend Sat/Sun 12th and 13th November track/cross

Riding for all ages: Saturday Calshot velodrome Things to note include: Calshot is a velodrome so this is track bikes only. Calshot hires bikes but you have to use their pedals with  Look Keo cleats. If you do not have this pedal system then you can hire shoes You are welcome to use a club…
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