Just a quick reminder that if a big enough order can be gathered John Gott is hoping to put in a “bulk” order for club clothing – with a bulk order there should be some discount.
“Velodrome” session
Following on from the success of the Cluster sessions the coaching team who have been delivering these sessions have discovered that we can use the English Institute of Sport Sheffield facilities … if we have clean bikes!!
James Shaw won the Future Stars Madison with his Sky team mate Fabio Close at Revolution 36 at the weekend … watch out for him in tonight’s ITV4 highlights programme.
Youth races
You can use the British Cycling website calendar to choose races – below are a few of links to get you started:
Youth A – East Midlands – All Road
The 2011-12 cyclo-cross national trophy series finished in Shrewsbury on Sunday.
In the U16 boys category James Shaw finished in 4th place. James finished the overall series in 5th position.
Jess Willett finished in 6th place, making her overall series finish 4th place.
On Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th February 2012 British Cycling’s Dean Hughes is running a Half Term MTB/Cyclo Cross Skills and Racing programme in Shipley Country Park.
Applications are now open for the Road National School of Racing to be held at Mallory Park on Thursday 16 February 2012.
There is lots more information on the British Cycling website - including how to apply.
4th January – Rider Development Workshop
This Wednesday (4th January 2012) there will be no roller/turbo session at Aldecar. Instead we’re joining the guys from Sherwood Pines for a Rider Development workshop at Forest Town Welfare.
All are welcome – the workshop is primarily, but not exclusively, aimed at young (Youth A and B) riders and will deal with training and [...]
Along with our warmest seasons greetings comes a reminder that 2012 Membership is now due.
For 2012 we have introduced a family membership and are starting work on a members benefits list … if you have any useful additions please let us know!
Quick link to Membership section.
A terrific turn out for today’s Christmas ride – decent weather, great company and lots of mud!!
Heanor youngsters ride Manchester velodrome
Sunday 20th November 2011 saw a bunch of Heanor Clarion youngsters join the East Midlands cluster for 3 hours of fun on and off the track.
The track time allowed youngsters to practice and develop their skills, whilst off track workshops taught them about the importance of warming up, kit bags and ukuleles … you [...]
It’s back! the 2012 cycle jumble is scheduled for 3 March 2012 – 10am to 1pm.
West Park Leisure Centre
Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AA
Free parking
Last night’s first session at Aldecar School (Community Language College) was a busy, happy affair!
Four youngsters and 6 junior/seniors took part in a roller session lead by Simon Shaw!
Back next week – all welcome (members and non-members)!
Thanks to Nathan and Nick at the school for their help!
Wednesday Roller sessions
The first three points from the recent meeting went:
Local venue for roller sessions Invite Senior session to follow Develop Wed night into more of club night So, from this Wednesday (until the clocks change back) we have a roller session 7-9pm at Aldecar Community Language College! You can get lots more [...]
Picture courtesy of VeloUK Cycling Magazine.
James Shaw took the U16 Cyclo-cross National Trophy win in Southampton today! FANTASTIC!
More information and results can be found on the VeloUK or British Cycling website.
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