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Fancy a trip to Manchester?

Graeme has sent word of a further opportunity to ride at Manchester. He says: “I have managed to secure a cancellation at Manchester on Saturday 25th 3pm to 5pm if you could advertise to your club 8 places maybe more. Good road riders minimum age 14. Two groups will be entertaining and enjoyable.” Let me [...]
11/05/2013 0
Velodrome

April 2013 velodrome trip

A group of Heanor seniors and friends spent Saturday evening at the National Cycling Centre – Manchester Velodrome. The session was organised by Ian Webster and coached by Graeme Waters – thanks Ian and Graeme!
22/04/2013
EIS track - Sheffield

Updated – Last EIS of 2012/13

The 24th March will be the last of the EIS “velodrome” sessions … today is the last day to get names in to me! At the moment I have Josh G, Taylor, Adam, Ben, Sam, Jack and Carter … Entries closed! These EIS sessions are the perfect introduction to the skill and practice of track [...]
13/03/2013
BSCA

BSCA events for youngsters

Matlock CC’s Richard Thoday has sent details of BSCA (British Schools Cycling Association) regional events: 2013 East Midlands BSCA Championships Event Date Closing date Venue Time Time trial April 7th 26/03/13 Darely Moor, Ashbourne 09.00 Circuit race April 7th 26/03/13 Darely Moor, Ashbourne 14:00 Rollers June 2nd 21/05/13 Rowsley Village Hall, Matlock 10:00 Grass track [...]
05/03/2013
Will

Skills, spills & trophies

Well! What a night … The youngsters we really pushing themselves this evening with many of them managing one or no handed on the rollers!
30/01/2013
Manchester velodrome

Manchester Velodrome Club Session Sat 20th Apr 13

Back by popular demand Based on the success of the last trip I have reserved a two hour Club Session on Saturday 20th April 2013 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Same format as last time, 2hr session with a velodrome coach and suitable for both novice and experienced trackies. Cost wise, with a minimum of 16, it [...]
27/01/2013
Quibell Park, Scunthorpe

Closed Circuit and Track Racing (Gainsborough and Scunthorpe)

I have received a list of dates covering the various race events which are hosted by Scunthorpe Poly CC.  These events include track racing (senior and youth riders) and closed circuit road races (senior and youth riders).  The track league is based in Scunthorpe and the closed circuit races are held at Blyton Park which [...]
10/01/2013
Manchester velodrome

Manchester Velodrome 9th December

Josh, Sam, my friend Mike and myself joined members of the Notts Police and club riders from various Notts clubs including Retford and District Wheelers and Mapperley CC for a track session at the National Cycling Centre.
11/12/2012
Sam at 7

Oh what a night!

Rollers, a Madison and birthday cake! Some fantastic efforts tonight from our youngsters …
05/12/2012
Club riders at Manchester velodrome

Seniors at Manchester velodrome 24 November

Last night it was the turn of the seniors to go play on the magic boards of Manchester velodrome! The group made up of riders from novice through to experienced racers enjoyed an evening of riding and coached activities, including a flying 250 time trial!
25/11/2012
Go Ride

New Cluster session dates

21st October – East Midlands Track Accreditation Session 1 4th November – Go-ride Track Cup 11th November – Cluster Session – administered by Matlock CC
19/09/2012
Go Ride

Cluster session developments

There have been a couple of exciting developments with the Cluster Session format. The rolling cluster programme with now include options for: Track Accreditation Twice a year the cluster rotations shall include a National Cycling Centre (NCC – aka Manchester Velodrome) Accreditation session. The criteria listed below describes the assessment criteria that young people need [...]
19/09/2012
Go Ride

Newsletter – Parents update September 2012

The following Newsletter has been circulated today, however if it didn’t reach you then here you go! Riding There are lots of opportunities to ride and learn riding skills
07/09/2012
EIS track - Sheffield

Autumn/Winter 2012/13 EIS ‘velodrome’ sessions

Following on from the success of the Go-ride Cluster sessions, and previous successful EIS sessions, there are to be further dates through this autumn and winter. All Sundays between 3 and 5pm, dates:
06/09/2012