Please find attached the first version of the Fenland Clarion Officiating Rota 2019.

Obviously I don’t know what everyone is up to so if I’ve got you down for something you can’t do please endeavour to find someone to swap with and let me know and if that doesn’t work let me know. Please remember though that we, along with other cycling clubs, cannot run time trials and races without everyone taking their turn to help out.

(May 1st 7pm start) the Fenland Clarion are holding a Come & Try It Time Trial ahead of our weekly Bluebell 10 mile event. 
If you are a novice or newbie and fancy having a go at time trialling this is an ideal opportunity. The whole evening will be road bikes only, so you don't need to worry about having a special bike.

WHAT IS A TIME TRIAL?
Riders will be started at one minute intervals and ride alone (no taking pace from riders catching you) over the course. The winner will be the rider with the fastest time for the distance. It couldn't be more simple. The course will be marshalled and signposted.

Massive thanks as always to Paul Lilley for collating. 

Of course this week I am going to be hot on publishing this :) !!!

Click here. 

The warmth and sunny weather of week 1 was a distant memory as threatening clouds and a cold wind lashed the course last night. 

Considering the blustery nature of the weather the times held up against last week with many great performances and improvements. 

Thanks as always to the timers and marshalls for making this event run so well. 

It was a nice warm evening after some pretty icy winds recently. The prevailing breeze was a rare South Easterly which blew the riders out whilst giving them a gusty ride back from Ufford. 

Lots of great times and real improvements over previous performances, massive congratulations to all who rode and thanks to all the officials who made it happen. 

The first Bluebell TT of the season is next week Wednesday 17th April (First rider 6.46pm Start). On the Helpston Circuit (see details below)

Officials for Week 1 are as follows:

Timekeeper: Andy Pitchford
Asst Timekeeper: Lynden Leadbetter
Pusher: Chris Shaw
Marshalls:
Steve Hope
Sean Beard
David Hallam
Barbara Gunn

Will these people please confirm with Emma Emerton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. that you are able to officate and you have made a note in your diary/calendar.

Note: We will be using two different courses in 2019, the longstanding Helpston Circuit and the new Bainton to Bretton and back to Ufford course. For April, June* and August we will be using the Helpston Circuit. During May and July we will use the Bainton to Bretton and back to Ufford course. Start times will be 6.46pm April and August. 7.01pm May, June and July. Riders will start at one minute intervals. Entry fee £5.00 over 16 years, £4 under 16 years. Entries are on the night only. Signing on from about 6pm. Please check the Club TT Safety Notes on the club website www.fenlandclarion.co.uk and at sign on.
* Note: 12th June is our Hereward League TT and that will be on the Bainton-Bretton-Ufford course.

Helpston Circuit - Course Details:
START opposite entrance to old quarry, approx. 150 yards from Helpston, Ailsworth road and Marholm, Ufford cross-roads (map ref. TF-030122). Proceed to Helpston where turn left (MARSHAL) along B1443 to Bainton. Turn left (opposite Church) (MARSHAL) through Ufford to take the third left turning (MARSHALL) to Helpston. Proceed through start and onto Helpston. Turn left again onto B1443. Turn left at sharp right hand bend onto Hilly Wood road to FINISH at bottom of hill.

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/copy/673394386/

Parking: For the Helpston circuit is on the Heath, approx. 600yds/500m past the starting point in the direction of Helpston or in the pull in opposite. Please park well off the road.

Bainton to Bretton and back to Ufford – Course Details.
START on outskirts of Bainton on unclassified road in the direction of Ufford, after left hand bend and 25 yards before gatepost to Nature Reserve. Proceed through Ufford and Marholm and turn at roundabout (MARSHALS) with Bretton Way (just after Crematorium), Peterborough.
Take 5th exit and retrace outward route through Marholm to FINISH just before Ufford, in line with Bridleway (to Southey Woods) sign.

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/copy/2158024015/

Parking: For this course is in Vergette’s field between Ufford and Bainton, on the second bend coming out of Ufford (direction Bainton) on right hand side of road. Take extreme care when entering and exiting the parking area.

Any questions or for further information, please contact Racing Secretary, Steve Clarke This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Club members should be in receipt of the first edition of the FCCC newsletter. 

This will be a regular way of communicating key and important issues with members who might not be on Facebook or able to check this website too regularly. 

All submissions, comments and feedback, gratefully received. 

The Easter Meet circuit races will now be on Sunday afternoon, 21st April. Entry details are below, if you want to ride please enter online asap.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/202732/National-Clarion-Easter-Crits

Of course, these are not the only reasons to come to York this Easter, so if you have yet to let us know you are coming, please reply as soon as possible and we will see if we can squeeze you in.

And don’t forget it is the Clarion’s annual conference on Good Friday – at the York Railway Institute (3pm to 6pm)...make sure your section has someone coming to vote on behalf of your block membership.

National Clarion Cycling Club

Ian Clarke – Secretary

The clubs weekly ten series starts next week and we are all very excited to pin on a number and get racing. 

I have had a number of questions about the dates of the races and the variety of events we are putting on this summer. You can get a copy of the clubs race calendar here. Please be minded though that there are still some provisional dates and its worth keeping an eye on the website should roadworks or other issues mean something changes. 

Fenland Clarion events are as serious or as social as you want to make them and are always great fun to participate in and marshall. 

However, the start of the season is an appropriate time to remind everyone to be safe and respect the rules of the road, even when you are racing. 

With that in mind, the club has published this great set of instructions, which you can view here.

We are using both of the courses that we rode last season, but in convenient monthly blocks so you know whether to meet on the heath or at the base of Ufford Hill. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch. 

The final thing to mention is that there will be a marshalling rota issued presently. Whilst no-one enjoys giving up a ride to marshall, we are all expected to take our turns and ensure that all events run safely and smoothly.