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Train to be a cycle coach [over 18s only]

Preston Park Youth Cycle Club has funding of £1000 from the Co-op for training cycle coaches. We are trying to gain further funding but this won’t happen timely in relation to the course that has become available at East Grinstead: South East Region (East Grinstead, West Sussex) Reference number 341 10-11 Sept & 3 Dec…
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Today's ride is cancelled

I am sorry to confirm that today’s bike ride is cancelled due to the weather. I will be on holiday next week so there will be no organised article writers needed ride. Some of our older members may wish to meet and ride independently? Anthony

Coming up this Saturday 6th August

This Saturday we have Go Ride racing which is racing for beginners. Anyone who does not race regularly can take part in this, for other riders you can enter separate races or help out. The track is open from 09.30 and racing starts at 10.30. There will only be racing, none of the usual coaching.…
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Thursday’s bike ride 4th August

If you are coming tomorrow you should bring a little money for an ice lolly, if the weather holds, or a hot chocolate if it rains [which is what the forecast suggests].

How to get an item of free club kit

To encourage our older members to race more widely this year we introduced an incentive; any Youth A, B or C members who race in 5 counting events can qualify for a free piece of kit of their choice. In addition to the listed events members can ride events from races at any of the…
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Track bike for sale

Anthony Rogers is selling his track bike from last season. This bike was brand new last season and has been raced on about 12 times at Preston Park and trained on about three times. It is a red, silver and black 54cm aluminium frame with carbon forks and a brand new chainset. It has a…
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Thursday bike ride leaves early at 11.00 from Preston Park

We are riding a bit further and a bit earlier on Thursday, leaving the park at 11.00. The route is being created by Josh Fanner and will be about 30 miles. Please let Anthony know in advance if you are taking part so that he can check the numbers are manageable. anthony@ppycc.org.uk. Check the FAQs…
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Thursday evening bike ride leaves early tomorrow at 16.30

I can only ride from 16.30 to 18.30 tomorrow. Please would anyone let me know if they can make this. Also Josh Fanner has suggested going on some holiday rides, similarly let me or Josh know if you would like us to organise this.

PPYCC go to the New Forest [book your place this week]

PPYCC have booked in to the Youth Hostel at Burley in the New Forest for a weekend of mountain biking fun on the Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. All are welcome, members, family and friends but we need to know if there are enough people to continue with the booking and so need responses…
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Coming up this Saturday 30th July Mountain biking at Stanmer Park.

Saturday 30th July: We will mountain biking at Stanmer Park. Meet at 09.45 for a 10.00 departure, bring subs, bike, helmet, drink and snack. Parents and friends welcome. We meet at the lower entrance, southern side, off the A270 by the new road to the Amex Stadium. ps. Today’s distance challenge times are on the…
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