News

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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Calshot velodrome winter sessions

We are joining with the VC Jubilee to take part in a number of visits to the Calshot velodrome. These sessions will be targeted at different groups of rider to maximise the benefit. The programme is shown here and on our calendar. If you are new to Calshot then please contact one of our coaches…
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Saturday morning winter sessions

We hope to keep our older members active over the winter months and plan to alternate road and off-road rides for those 12 years and older. We welcome parents in taking part. These rides will be from 10.00 to 12.00 and will start off gently and be extended as the season progresses; so it is…
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End of season news

Yesterday was our final Saturday morning session at Preston Park track. The Pedal in Preston Park event was a great occasion with I think 11100 laps being completed during the day [corrections gratefully received]. We definitely beat last year’s total distance. 11100 laps is equivalent to nearly two 2011 Tours de France, or about 3700…
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