If there is sufficient interest we can book the track again at Derby. There are two possible dates, and I need to know the level of interest for each of them. If there is sufficient interest then I'll confirm the bookings early next week.

Also as the August date is immediately after the bank holiday weekend, is there any interest in having the bank holiday weekend in Derbyshire either camping or in a youth hostel, and then finish the weekend with a visit to the track?

Tuesday 27th August 15:00 - 17:30

Monday 21st OR Tuesday 22nd October 13:00 - 16:00 (should be half term, please check)

Price: Children £25, adults £30 plus bike/shoe hire for adults. Note i'm awaiting confirmation of bike/shoe hire cost.

We need 25 riders to confirm the bookings.

This Friday we will once again be at the Athletics Track on Bishops Road for another coached session. This week we are heading back onto the grass, including grasstrack as there are plenty of these events to choose from in the next few weeks (plenty on the club website http://www.fenlandclarion.co.uk/site/index.php/youth/youth-latest-news). We will be using both fixed and free wheel bikes, so an ideal opportunity to try a fixed wheeled bike if you haven't done so already.

Also the fifth and final round of the Lincolnshire Circuit races on Saturday. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/204472/Lincolnshire-Circuit-Racing-League-Round-5

We also have three youth riders taking part in the National youth time trial qualifier over near Sawtry on Saturday afternoon, so good luck to them.

Remember we are hosting another racenight next Friday 12th and it is suitable for ALL of our youth riders.

It was a fabulous evening to be a Clarionista as the Fenland team came home with the Hereward League shield. Trailing by a single point going into the final event at Bourne the team was able to turn that around and win.

Steve Clarke told us...

It was a good night for the Clarion. We won the Hereward League. One point behind going into the final round tonight and we smashed it. Great rides all round, everyone scored points that helped us beat tonight’s hosts Bourne Wheelers, into second spot in the team series. 
Our Ladies and Veterans were fantastic, with Melanie Evans winning the Women’s series, with Lindsay Clarke and Tonya Smith 2nd and 3rd. In the Vets, Simon Pitchford was the winner, with Phil Merritt and Chris Shaw 2nd and 3rd equal with Phil Jones (who’s First Claim Peterborough CC)
Some good rides by our members, check out the results here.

Tonight is the final round of the Hereward league at Bourne so there will be no 10 at Helpston. 

Details of the Bourne event are on the clubs Facebook page so head over there for details. 

Normal service is resumed next week, but we will be at Bainton for July events. 

Friday 28th June 18:30

Family ride from the Embankment Athletic Track to Nene Park for a stop at the Fish & Chip van. Route goes  along the cycleways either side of the river. Surface suitable for any bike, although may not be all tarmac. All welcome with free parking if required in the regional pool car park. Likely to return around 8:15. Any questions Malc This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Saturday 29th June 08:30

Road ride to see the Flying Scotsman over the Harringworth viaduct. Leaving Helpston crossroads at 08:30 with the option of organised 7 or 37 miles rides from Harringworth with a summer fete in Harringworth, as well as Spokes Cafe being open. Route approx. 18 miles there, and then can choose whether to join one of the rides, or return home. Any questions MalcThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or discuss options on the clubs Facebook page

Sunday 30th June club runs

All runs start from Helpston.

9:00 am:  Kimbolton – Oliver’s Café  (66 miles) - Ian Todd Leading

Out via Ferry Meadows, Hemington, Old Weston, Brington, Catworth, back via Spaldwick, Buckworth, Hamerton, Great Gidding and Bullock Road

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/veiw/991258941/

9:30 am: Brigstock – Fermyn Woods Café  (48 miles) - Volunteer Required

Out via Ferry Meadows, Warmington, Oundle, back via Benefield, Southwick and Nassington. http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/market-deeping-eng/brigstock-via-chesterton-oundle-48m-route-27430924

10 am:  Ailsworth - The Coffee House (30 miles) - Birgit Scott Leading

A nice ride via Barholm, Barnack and Upton to Ailsworth, returning via Marholm and Maxey.

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2568179431

We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.

20 seconds was the total margin of victory for Steve Maile over Simon Pitchford at the end of a rapid edition of the Helpston Classic. 

There were 17 riders who took the line with a couple of punctures taking riders out of the race. 

There was a gap in the recent weather we had been enduring and despite some heavy showers around the area all riders started and finished in the dry. There was a bit of breeze across the course but nothing to make any direction more favourable than another. 

Congratulations to all the riders and massive thanks to all who made sure we had a race to ride.