Fenland Clarion Cycling Club

Wattbike TTT 2nd Feb

Wattbike Team Time Trial 50 mile (10 mile x 5) Brand New Format For Wattbikes

Saturday 2nd February at 10:00. Collyweston Heritage Centre, Main Road, Collyweston PE9 3PQ

A very different format with the club Wattbikes for this event, with a new venue and it would be great to get at least one of our own teams taking part. The format is an inter club event in teams of 5. Each rider will complete 10 miles giving each team of 5 a combined 50 miles. The first rider from each team will ride their 10 miles starting at 10:00 and then after a couple of minutes break to adjust the bikes for the next rider, the second 10 miles will be completed with all teams starting each 10 miles simultaneously, and so on through the team. Note if your team is a rider short then one rider may ride twice or you could borrow a rider from another team, or if you have extra riders why not let them fill in for another team so everyone gets a ride?
This link shows a recent event to give you an idea of how it works, https://www.facebook.com/kate.jacklin.5/posts/10214266001464132
Entry is open to all at £25 per team and is strictly limited due to the number of bikes on a first come basis.There will be a few prizes:Fastest team
Fastest individual male
Fastest individual Female
Highest individual power to weight ratioTo enter send the following details to Malc Jacklin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Team Name
Rider names in ride order
Rider weights (optional)Spectators are welcome to cheer their team mates along and if you plan to go out for a ride you are very welcome to drop in with refreshments available.Payment preferred in advance by bank transfer to the club account or cash on the day.If you have any questions please just let me know at the above e-mail or call 07743 357 037
Regards

2019 YHA Youlgreave Trip

Ian Todd is arranging our next youth hostelling weekend.

Youlgreave YHA in the Peak District currently has beds available for the 2 nights of 31 May and 1June.

There will be hard rides and easier rides on the Friday pm (if you can get up for then), all day Saturday and shorter Sunday rides. The walking is also super in the Peak District. All welcome and riding a bike isn’t mandatory!

Accommodation is in separate male and female dormitories with all bedding provided (bring your own towels).

Cost each for 2 nights Bed Breakfast & Evening Meal is £76 if we pay upfront as a group booking.

If you wish to go, please confirm directly with Ian Todd at by next Wednesday 30th January and you will need to pay him the full £76 each so that he can make the booking before bed availability might become an issue. Ian will confirm payment details when you confirm.

We already have 11 confirmed as wishing to go but please re-confirm to Ian T that you still wish to go, on the basis outlined above.

2019 Club Calendar

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The committee of Fenland Clarion CC are delighted to reveal the clubs 2019 race calendar and programme.

Click here for your copy.

Of course all racing is subject to road works and the requisite number of volunteers/marshalls being available, so please always check with the clubs social media channel or website if in any doubt.

On the subject of marshalling. Club events will only go ahead if everyone takes their turn and joins in with volunteering to ensure we can put on a race.

Emma will be in touch with details of the marshalling rota in due course, so please make sure you are available on any date you are allocated, or can swap.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Club legend wins Cyclo Cross Championships

Paul Asplin, better know to club mates as Aspro, won the Fenland Clarion CC Cyclo Cross Championships over the weekend.

Massive congratulations to Aspro on his victory.

He will be the latest recipient of this lovely trophy.

Cyclocrosstrophy

Ride choice this coming Friday 25th January

This Friday there is a choice of two very different cycling activities to enjoy.

There will be a family ride of around one hour starting at 6:30 from the track and parents are very welcome to join us.

Please note lights are required along with appropriate clothing, and ideally the riders will have a spare tube. The group will ride at a speed to suit the whole group and the ride should finish around 7:30 with the option to then get a hot drink and support the Wattbike riders who will be taking part in some races until around 8:15.

We have a good selection of riders for the Wattbikes who will start promptly at 6:30, and where the format will be teams of parents v. youths. If anyone else still wants to ride in this please let me know and i'll make sure we can fit you all in.

Muddy Monsters a big success

The 19th January saw the FCCC round of the Muddy Monsters series which was held at the Peterborough Embankment track.

The club would like to place on record its thanks to all involved in making this event and the series a success.

Derby Velodrome update

Hi to all

Following the suggestion of going to the Derby Velodrome, I can now confirm that we have booked the track from 12:00 - 3:00 on Monday 8th April. Currently I have a list of 10 youth riders and 9 seniors (& 3 maybes) which would give us a cost of £20 per youth and £25 per adult.

If anyone else still wants to go please let me know and I'll see what I can do as we may still be able to add a few. I will assume you are all going unless I hear otherwise and payment will be requested mid February.

Currently these are on the list to go,

Youths - Louis Cipriani, Ethan Grundy, Rebecca Cross, Katie Blake, Louis Taylor, Lucy Cushion, Harry Collister, Joseph Bass, Harry Tozer & Evander Wishart.

Adults - Marco Cipriani, Karl Grundy, Angus Taylor, Simon Collister, Dan Tozer, Steve Clarke, Lindsay Clarke, Malc Jacklin & Karl Grundy.

19th and 20th Club Rides

Please find below details of this weekend's club runs Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th January.

Saturday 19th January

Starting from Tesco Werrington, The Werrington Centre, PE4 6NA. (map)

9.30 am: Stopping in Deeping for refreshments - 20 miles - Chris Faull leading

Out via Milking Nook, Peakirk, Deeping Gate, Frognall, back via Northborough, Maxey, Helpston and Glinton. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24924536

If you have any questions about this ride please contact Chris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and these rides are suitable for all abilities and are best on either a road bike or a hybrid with road tyres. All are welcome.

Sunday 20th January

Starting from Helpston.

9:30 am: Peterborough Cathedral Becket’s Tearoom (47 miles) – Ian Todd leading

Out via Deeping, Crowland, Thorney & North Bank, back via Ferry Meadows and Barnack

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2312666035

10 am: Barnsdale Garden Centre (35 miles) – Birgit Scott Leading

Out via Maxey, West Deeping, Barholm, Greatford, Little Casterton, Tickencote, Exton and back via Empingham, Great Casterton, Stamford, Pilsgate, Barnack & Bainto

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1761164252

Please note change of run venue for 10 am - Tea Room as Rasel's is not open during January and we have swapped with a February ride.

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

Birgit

Friday evening - Peterborough Athletic Track

Just a quick reminder that we will be at the Athletic Track on Bishops Road once again this Friday ready to start riding at 6:30 through until 7:30.

This week there is a choice of polishing up those cyclocross skills on the grass or taking the chance to try riding on the rollers, where parents can also take part.

Note that next week we will have an extra Friday evening when we will have a family ride and an evening of Wattbike races with the parents taking on the mighty talents of our youth riders.

Hopefully see lots of you there, and as always any questions please just ask.

Would you like extended Youth rides?

Hi to all

I would like to try a few rides that are a bit longer, and possibly quicker, than the family rides for those ready to start extending themselves and perhaps working towards the Sunday clubruns.

These will be around 10 - 25 miles long perhaps including a stop at longer end of the range. Parents are welcome to attend, although optional.

The first one will be this Saturday morning and around 12 - 15 miles mainly off road, but with some sections on road.

Flexible on time and meeting place when I know who would be interested in going. I also plan to lead one next Saturday 23rd if the interest is there.

So please let me know if your youngsters are interested and feel to post on Facebook if you want general discussion on these.

Channel your inner Mathieu van der Poel

The FCCC are hosting their Cyclo Cross Championships at Peterborough embankment on Saturday 19th January.

Get your bike dusted off ready for a big race as part of the clubs junior event.

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If you are interested in riding, please let Steve Clarke know.

UPDATE

Saturday 19th January we will be holding the Fenland Clarion Cyclocross Championships at Peterborough Embankment Athletic Track on Bishops Road PE1 5BW with a 12:00 start.

Parking is in the adjoining Regional Pool car park, where charges apply, or park elsewhere if more suitable for you.

The race will be of 20 minutes duration and is for senior riders, although depending on numbers we may well accept youth A riders.

This event will follow on from a morning of youth racing that we are hosting from 10:00 as part of the Muddy Monsters series which you are welcome to come along and watch or help out.

All welcome and if you are interested in riding it would be helpful to know in advance (please respond to helen.malc@ntlworld. Entry will be £4 per rider and there is a club trophy up for grabs. The event is quite suitable for all abilities with novice riders welcome.

Saturday Chain gang 12/01/2019

HELPSTON CHAINGANG SATURDAY
As per last week, there's a Saturday morning Chaingang from Helpston, where various riders from around the area, meet up and have a fast, through and off session, with no waiting.
Lindsay and myself will be doing it again this week and can meet up with any clubmates at Helpston at 9.30am for an hour steady warm up, followed by an hour of Chaingang (10.30am), if there is one (if not we'll start our own) and then ride home.

We should all get 2 1/2/3hrs in, with a hard/fast hour thrown in.

Who's up for it?

Lindsay and I will help you/show you the ropes//keep an eye out for you if you don't know what a Chaingang is.

Cheers
Steve

Club runs 13th January

Please find below details of this weekend's club runs Sunday 13 January.

Sunday 13 January

All rides start from Helpston.

9.30 am: Oundle One of the Cafes - 44 miles - Ian Todd leading

Out via Sutton, Wansford, Nassington, Apethorpe back via Ashton, Bullock Rd, Ferry Meadows, Ailsworth

https://www.mapmyride.com/gb/market-deeping-eng/44m-oundle-via-nassington-apethorpe-route-332599385

10.00 am: Helpston Willow Brook Farm - 34 miles - Chris Faull leading

Helpston, Maxey, Northborough, Deeping Gate, Langtoft, W.Deeping, Willowbrook, Ashton, W.Deeping, Barholm, Tallington, Bainton, Barnack & Ufford

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29126419