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

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

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

Hi to all
There is currently a spare slot at the Derby Velodrome on the afternoon on Monday 8th April which I can book for us as a club if there is sufficient interest. This would be for youths and seniors, although I can't confirm costs until I can gauge numbers but would hope to be able to arrange on similar terms to last time which was £25 each including hire bike and shoes. The minimum age is 9 years.

So if you are interested please let me know by Sunday evening as I will let them know on Monday morning.

Hello Fenland Clarion Members.

Just to let you know of a bike race with a difference:

Now in it's fifth year, the Pactrac Peterborough Duathlon takes place 
on Sunday 31st March. The event is based in Castor over the distances 
of: 
Run 4-miles, Bike 18-miles, Run 2.5 miles. 

This is an ideal opportunity to take part in a local multi-discipline 
race, in a safe, friendly environment, alongside other first time multi-
sport athletes. 
The distances are challenging, with the event catering for all 
abilities. Further details and on-line entry can be found at http://pactrac.co.uk/events/4217/



If you have any questions regarding the event, please email me on 
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Go on. You know you want to.

Thank you in advance and good luck with your own events this year.

Steve Hope.

This Saturday we are hosting the final round of the Muddy Monsters North Cambs series of youth races, which will be followed by a short entry level cyclocross race for adults.

The Muddy Monsters event will be open to all youth riders and a few helpers will be needed from 08:00 to set up and sign on will be from 09:15 for the racing to start at 10:00 and there will be prizes for the series and all be finished by 12:00 at the latest. Entry is £4 per rider for a minimum of two races.

At 12:00 there will be a 20 minute seniors race for the Fenland Clarion cyclocross championships. This would be ideal for parents who fancy trying a cyclocross event suitable for novices.
So whether you want to ride, spectate, help out or bring along a cake for the refreshments it would be great to see you there.

The more the merrier.

Please note if using the Regional Pool car park that charges apply on Saturdays.

The Clubs committee met for the first time in 2019 last night and there was plenty to review and discuss. 

The group talked about what had worked well in 2018 and some innovative new ideas to engage the membership this coming season. The provisional calendar is close to being ratified by the governing bodies and a rota for marshalling events is being worked on. 

There were some great suggestions about maximising the kits stocks and format for social events, all of which will be developed over the coming months. 

The final thing agreed was the date for the clubs AGM which is Monday 4th February. 

If you have something you wish to raise at that meeting, its important you get that information to a committee member as soon as possible. 

Thanks.

FCCC Committee

Please find below details of this weekend's club runs Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th January.

Saturday 6th January

Starting from Tesco Werrington

9.30 am: Werrington Coffee Shop - 20 miles - Chris Faull leading

Out via Gunthorpe, Newborough, back via Peakirk, Deeping Gate, Northborough & Glinton with a stop for refreshments at The Werrington Coffee Shop.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26472171

If you have any questions please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

These rides are suitable for all abilities and are best on either a road bike or a hybrid with road tyres, and all are welcome.

Sunday 7th January

Starting from Helpston.

10:15 am: Yuletide Lunch Corby Glen - 38 miles - Ian Todd leading

A steady ride to the Yuletide Lunch at the Woodhouse Arms.

You must have booked in advance with Ian Richardson 07850502676

https://www.mapmyride.com/gb/market-deeping-eng/38m-corby-glen-circular-from-helpston-route-328197329

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

Here are the times from the race today.