13th December newsletter
Yuletide Lunch (Please see attached menu) Only 3 tickets left
Our Yuletide lunch is being held on the 5 January 2020 at 12 noon at the Woodhouse Arms Corby Glen. The cost for 2 courses is £16.50 and for 3 courses £19.95. If you would like to attend then please let Ian Richardson know your menu options by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by text on 07850 502676 and make payment to I Richardson.
Sort Code 20-67-37
Account number 83598071
Sunday's Club Runs - 15th December
Please find below this week's clubs runs which all start from Helpston
9:00 am: Brigstock - Fermyn Woods Cafe (48 miles) - Ian Todd leading
Out via Ferry Meadows, Warmington, Oundle returning via Lower Benefield, Glapthorn, Southwick, Nassington and Wansford.
http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/market-deeping-eng/brigstock-via-chesterton-oundle-48m-route-27430924
9:30 am: Decide on the Day (45 approx) - Volunteer Required
A ride of around 45 miles with the riders deciding on the route and coffee stop to suit the conditions and group.
10:00 am: Ailsworth – The Coffee Shop (30 miles) - Birgit Scott leading
Out via West Deeping, Barholm, Uffington, Barnack, Upton to Ailsworth returning via Marholm, Etton and Maxey.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2568179431
We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.
2020 Hereward Series provisional race dates
Clubs – Bourne Wheelers: Fenland Clarion: Peterborough CC : Spalding CC
Format:-Scratch competition with categories, U18: Senior (19-39): Vets (40-49):Vets (50-59):Vets (60+): Ladies. Ages to be as the 1st January in year of competition.
All riders must be first claim CTT for the competing club. Other riders are welcome as Guests but will not be eligible for category positions or the Team trophy competition.
Entry will be £5(£3 CTT levies)
Dates for the League :
Thursday 14th May 2020 Peterborough 10 mile 7pm Helpston
Wednesday 20nd May 2020 Spalding 10 mile 7.15pm Barrier Bank, Crowland
Wednesday 17th June 2020 Fenland 10 mile 7pm Helpston
Wednesday 1st July 2020 Bourne 10 mile 7pm Greatford
Youth section update
A bit of an update on what we have coming up...
Friday session 6:30 - 7:30 on the track for the start of six basic skills sessions, this one will cover weightshifting, balance and co-ordination. We will also have the rollers out for those who have mastered them, or would like to try, and there'll be a few new parts to this.
Road ride Saturday - See the Facebook page for details of Karl Grundys one hour ride from Northborough.
Muddy Monsters Final Round Saturday 29th February, hosted by us from 10:00 - 12:00 plus a senior club event from 12:00 with parents welcome to try an introductory cyclocross race.
Muddy Monsters Inter Region Event Saturday 14th March from 10:00 - 12:00, helpers and riders will be required.
For any of you intending to race on a fairly regular basis this year I thought it would be good to have a quick get together to share plans, and work towards setting some goals. Perhaps at the end of the next Friday session21st February 19:30?
Malc
Friday 6th December
This Friday we are back at The Embankment Athletics Track from 6:30 - 7:30, and this week we will be on the track, so road tyres/bikes for those with a choice.
Also to remind you that we have our Christmas party night next Friday 13th December when parents are encouraged to join in the seasonal fun both on and off the bikes.
The following Friday 20th, we have not booked the track, however if there is sufficient interest there will be a family ride. See the Facebook page for discussion on that, and I will confirm nearer the time whether it is going ahead or not. There will also be a discussion about some rides over the school holiday period.
Hopefully see you on Friday
Muddy Monsters and senior cyclcross
29th November newsletter
Please find below details of this week's club runs, this Fridays Wattbike Evening details and information regarding our Yuletide Lunch.
Yuletide Lunch (Please see attached menu)
Our Yuletide lunch is being held on the 5 January 2020 at 12 noon at the Woodhouse Arms Corby Glen. The cost for 2 courses is £16.50 and for 3 courses £19.95. If you would like to attend then please let Ian Richardson know your menu options by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by text on 07850 502676 and make payment to I Richardson.
Sort Code 20-67-37
Account number 83598071.
Wattbike Evening (this Friday open to everyone)
Wattbike Evening Friday 29th November at The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road PE1 5BW. Entry is £5 per rider from 6:00 on the night, races from 6:30 - 8:30
A series of short races up to one mile duration, both individual and in teams . Open to all, no requirement to be a club member, or even a cyclist. Spectators very welcome to cheer the riders on.
If interested please contact Malc ASAPThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sunday's Club Runs - 1st December
Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston
9:00 am: Manton - Wellies Cafe (53 miles) - Ian Todd leading
Out via Uffington, Tolethorpe, Ketton, Barrowden, Pilton returning via Normanton, Empingham, Pickworth, Essendine.
http://www.mapmyride.com/
9:30 am: Decide on the Day (45 approx) -Volunteer Required
A ride of around 45 miles: Riders to decide route and coffee stop on the day to suit weather conditions and who turns up to ride.
10:00 am: Spalding – Sunshine Café (37 miles) - Kevin Jones leading
Out via Market Deeping on the Crowland road to Spalding – back via Baston and King Street. http://www.mapmyride.com/
We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.
Ian Waddilove
Black Friday sale in the online store
We are pleased to be a part of the first ever Ellmore Black Friday sale where there will be 10% off products in our online store.
This will cover off the bike clothing along with the recently launched hi-viz ranges.
Click here to shop or vist online store from the menu above.
More details on Yuletide lunch
Our Yuletide lunch is being held on the 5 January 2020 at 12 noon at the Woodhouse Arms Corby Glen. The cost for 2 courses is £16.50 and for 3 courses £19.95. If you would like to attend then please let Ian Richardson know your menu options by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by text on 07850 502676 and make payment to I Richardson.
Sort Code 20-67-37
Account number 83598071.
Ladies Watt Bike
Ladies only Wattbike Evening Friday 29th November at The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road PE1 5BW. Entry is £5 per rider from 6:00 on the night, races from 6:30 - 8:30
A series of short races up to one mile duration, both individual and in teams . Open to all, no requirement to be a club member, or even a cyclist.
Spectators very welcome to cheer the riders on.
If interested please let Malc know This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This weekends club runs 23rd/24th November
Sunday's Club Runs - 24th November
Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston
9:00 am: Corby Glen – The Pantry (60 miles) - Ian Todd leading
Out via Greatford, Carlby, Clipsham, South and North Witham and Colsterworth returing via Irnham, Kirkby Underwood, Dyke, Thurlby, Manthorpe and Wilsthorpe. https://www.mapmyride.com/
9:30 am: Whitwell – Harbour Café Pantry (39 miles) - Volunteer Required
Out via Stamford, Tickencote and Exton back via Normanton, Ketton, Great Casterton and Ryhall.
https://www.mapmyride.com/
10:00 am: Elton – Garden Centre Tearoom (32 miles) - Birgit Scott leading
Out via Ferry Meadows, Caster & Ailsworth, Warmington and Fotheringhay to Elton returning via Wansford to Helpston
https://www.mapmyride.com/
We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.
FCCC brings back an old tradition - 27th November 1945
I am now old enough to be classed as a master in cycling terms (I think that still pre-dates veteran status!), and I remember starting out in the sport back in the early 90's where cycling clubs would meet up every week for a social chat and some time with friends.
Lots is made nowadays about how we don't make time to just have a drink and catch up so along with a desire to keep clubmates in contact across the off season, we are bringing back our club night starting next week.
The start time is 1945 in the Bluebell Pub in Maxey.
There is no formal agenda or topics for discussion and its just a chance to get together and have a chat. I will be looking to drop in with the clubs kits stock should anyone want to try and buy.
We hope to see as many members there that can make it and look forward to making the event grow.
The idea is to hold a social the last Wednesday of each month but we will bring that forward in December as the last one is Christmas Day! (The 18th is provisionally in the diary). We will be meeting up with those on the three halves ride and in the coming moves rotate the venue so it will hopefully come near you.
https://whatpub.com/pubs/PET/136/blue-bell-maxey
2020 Easter meet launched
The 125th National Clarion Easter meet will be held between 10th and 13th April 2020 in the historic venue of Warwick. Keep your diaries free... more details to follow.
Club Equipment
Recently there has been a number of occasions where bikes have been taken out of the container, only to be found to be in an unsuitable condition to ride. Please let us know if there's a problem with a bike, before it goes back in the container. It will be your youngsters that are disappointed if there isn't a suitable bike when they want one.
So please help us to look after them, firstly by treating them with care, and if there is a problem, make sure you let us know.
Many thanks
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