Time Trial This took place in a small village about 20 km from Assen. The cat 7 race was over 13km and the cat 5 over 7.5km. It was a windy and wet day which produced some slippery conditions at the start with some riders slipping on the start ramp. Josh was early out…
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Developed by the Mayor of London and his agencies in 2013, Prudential RideLondon is a world-class festival of cycling, and is a legacy from the 2012 London Olympic Games, in it’s 5th year in 2017. The Grand Prix road races for boys and girls in under 14 and under 16 age categories are on the opening…
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The Classic is what Assen is all about and brings to the young riders all of the trappings of a full tour stage, police outriders, team cars the works. This is what makes Assen so special and this year has attracted nearly 800 riders from 23 countries as far as New Zealand and South Africa…
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Unfortunately, this week we have had to make the decision to cancel both sessions on Saturday 5th August. This is because of Pride weekend, for which Preston Park is used as the venue. Increasing noise and traffic from early Saturday morning makes it difficult to manage the sessions comfortably. Instead of a road/track session this…
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Day 1’s Prologue covering a 1.7km timed distance started in the woods just outside Assen and finished at the main cycle arena. Comprising of sealed road and cobbles through-out the course. Freddie Newman and Josh Ballinger we’re in the early category 7 group which started at 8am, Josh starting at 8:04am and Freddie at 8:11.…
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Whilst PPYCC riders have been competing in regional and national races over the season, PPYCC held Round 3 of the Go-Ride Regional InterClub Cluster Races on 8th July. This series gives riders who are new to, or developing skills and confidence in, racing, the opportunity to experience cycle competitions. Excellent efforts on the line for…
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Both the Inner and Outer sessions will be running as usual tomorrow. Signing on at 8.45 for the Inner Ring, with skills and racing until 10.30. Signing on at 10.15 for the Outer Ring, the session will be on ROAD bikes tomorrow. Please note, the weather is still changeable and there is more rain forecast. We…
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Unusual request – Who borrowed my time trial bars ages ago? Brock needs them for tomorrow, but we will survive without them; only life will go slower. Anthony
Tour de France Visit Club cyclist Finn Anderson Grout and his dad, Stephen recently took a trip Marseille to watch stages 19 and 20 of the Tour de France. It was a great opportunity to see some of the worlds greatest riders close up and especially check out the kit. We saw Stage 19 in…
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Firstly, PPYCC would like to say a very big GOOD LUCK to Luke Goodwill, Josh Ballinger and Freddie Newman, all who will be travelling to Holland next weekend to compete in Europe’s largest Youth race, an annual 6 day event held in Assen, Holland. It is very exciting to have PPYCC memebers riding internationally, and…
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