Club camping trip
Hi to all
Hopefully most of you already have the dates of Friday 14th - Sunday 16th June in your diaries for our fourth cycle camping trip.
This year we are returning to our first venue at Ferry Meadows/Nene Park with one main change as we've extended it to two nights to give us a little more time there. Please note this is adjacent to the sailing centre and we get the site to ourselves with access to the amenities block, it is not the caravan site, although I wouldn't rule out a visit one evening for the fish & chips.
Anyway this year it will be £15 per family group for one night, or £25 for both the Friday and Saturday nights.
Both Emma and myself will be riding over and i'd be very happy to join any others who'd like to do the same. We can access the site from 1:00 on Friday and can stay until 10:00 on Sunday.
The intention will be to go for a couple of rides while we are there, optional of course, and that should also leave enough free time for a few non cycling activities.
So if you are going please let me know and we'll be taking names & money on Fridays.
Any questions please ask, and there is an event created for this on the groups Facebook page for any discussions you may want to share.
Malc
Club Presentation Evening - HELP NEEDED
WANTED - Individual or group of people to organise the 2019 Club Prize Presentation Event (Oct/Nov 2019)
There is no fixed format except that prizes & trophies must be presented. A guest speaker is not essential but if you’d like one they don’t have to talk about cycling! The format & venue will be down to you & this could be a Sunday lunch to coincide with end of a group ride, BBQ, hog roast & country dancing, formal dinner where you can dress to impress, buffet, disco, carvery, etc. Whatever you can organise & is likely to appeal to most of the membership, young & old! The Club Committee will give you guidance & advise as to what has & hasn’t worked in the past.
IF YOU CAN HELP OUT OR WOULD LIKE TO ORGANISE please contact Alison This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07856 718884 or one of the committee members.
Thank you!
Mashalling - an update from the racing secretary
As part of your membership to the Fenland Clarion, racing members are required, from time to time, to help with marshalling and other officiating duties. Here are the CTT (Cycling Time Trials) Guidance Notes (No. 11) appertaining to the duties of a Marshal (or checker)
Please read and familiarise yourself with what the role entails and how you should go about being a Marshal.
You can get to the file by clicking here, or from the Marshalling page of the racing menu above.
PCC round of Hereward league
Get the results by clicking here.
Lincoln races 8th June
This mornings club runs 12.05.2019
Club Runs on Sunday 12th May (Starting from Helpston)
9:00 am: Cold Overton - Gates Garden Centre (57 miles) – Ian Todd leading
Out via Stamford, Ketton, Preston, Ridlington, Braunston, returning via Whiisendine, Cottesmore and Great Casterton.
http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/oakham-eng/57m-cold-overton-via-stamford-preston-route-51201400
9:30 am: Barnsdale – Garden Centre Tearoom (40 miles) - Volunteer required to lead
Out via Maxey, West Deeping, Greatford, Belmesthorpe, Great Casterton to Barnsdale Garden Centre Tea Room returning via Empingham, Great Casterton, Stamford, Pilsgate, Barnack and Bainton.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2499485851
10.00 am: Barnsdale – Garden Centre Tearoom (40 miles) - Pete Miller Leading
Out via Maxey, West Deeping, Greatford, Belmesthorpe, Great Casterton to Barnsdale Garden Centre Tea Room returning via Empingham, Great Casterton, Stamford, Pilsgate, Barnack and Bainton.
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2499485851
We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.
Bluebell week 4
Brrrrr.... It was a cold and damp evening as the riders gathered at the bottom of the climb to Ufford for the second attempt at the out and back course to Marholm.
Despite the conditions, there were a number of good times and well done to all who braved the weather to ride.
...anyone remember the warm summer of last year?? !!
Updated Officiating rota - PLEASE READ
Click here for your copy and to see when you are needed to help out.
Hereward League starts Thursday
Round one is on the PCC course starting at Southey Woods. Details of the other rounds and all Fenland Clarion events can be found by clicking here.
Don't forget the new online store...
Junior race night this Friday
This Friday 10th May we will be holding another of our youth racenights, this time its with a Cyclocross format, so we will be on the grass and every rider will get at least two races. These will still suit ALL of our youth riders, but with the added attraction of some riders from other clubs joining us for a few races, making it ideal entry level racing, and suitable for getting started with competitive events. Each event will be in age groups, so even our youngest will be able to take part, and the oldest will riders will be under 16 age group (racing seperately to the younger ones)
Please note that if any of you would like to borrow a club bike, please help us by being there by 6.15
Entry will be £4 on the day from 6.00pm with races to start at 6.30 with prizes for the series to be awarded and will be all done by 8:30. Hopefully our youngsters will all want to try these events, they seem to have a competitve streak even when not racing, so it should make a nice change to our usual format.
We could do with a few helpers on the night, so if you are able to help please let me know, preferably in advance.
Riders, the more the merrier for good racing. All youth riders welcome.
Cakes, snacks or nibbles always very welcome
Refreshments - ideally 2 - 3 to help out with them
Signing on - two people required
Timekeepers - three people required
Demo rider to lead the riders round the course
Helpers for setting up, could do with a couple of helpers who could ideally get there early
The details are on the British Cycling website, but as its entry on the night things are not too different to normal.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/193445/Fenland-Clarion-Go-Ride-Cross-Races
This will be at our usual venue The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road, PE1 5BW.
**There will also be a two event series on 12th July & 9th August, so please put these dates in your diaries and share with anyone who maybe interested**
Bluebell3 Come and Try it evening.
The first wet evening of the season saw the first race on the Marholm course. There were a number of good times and positive rides and we hope to see many of the riders who joined us back during the season.
Junior cycling tonight at the Embankment
Just a reminder that we will be at the Embankment Athletic Track once again tomorrow evening from 6:30 - 7:30. There will be two groups, with both on the grass. One will be challenging your range of cycling skills, while the other will be targeting the forthcoming grasstrack events, and suitable for both fixed and freewheel bikes.
Hope to see you there
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