This was a series of 4 events at UCLan Sports Arena. There were Go-Ride races for younger and novice riders and British Cycling ranking races for older riders who race regularly. There was a short race and a long race for each rider at each event. Tuesday was the final event and Red Rose Olympic had riders on the podium in all the Go-Ride race categories:
Salt Ayre Cog Set hosted round 6 of the North West Youth League. It was a great day with good course and great catering!
The rain held off but the course was wet and slippery from the showers the day before which made the corners and off-cambers challenging.
All the Red Rose riders performed well but Katie did particularly well coming first in the under 8 girls category - well done Katie.
Beacon Country Park, Beacon Ln, Skelmersdale WN8 7RU
Harry Middleton Cycling Club is hosting their 2017 cyclocross race at Beacon Country Park.
10.30 Youth & Novice, 30 mins
11.20 U8, 10 mins
11.45 U12, 15 mins
11.46 U10, 15 mins
12.30 Veteran 50+ men
12.31 Women
13.30 Veteran 40 / Veteran 45 Men, 40 mins
14.15 Junior, Senior & U23 Men, 50 mins
Moor Park, Preston
Now the cyclocross season is underway we're continuing the cyclocross skills sessions. We will focus on the skills required for the next NWCCA race - the Bebington course has some fast, flat corners. For this week either a mountain bike or cyclocross bike will be fine.
Saturday saw the opening race of the 2017 NWCCA league at Hoghton Tower, and it did not disappoint with 400 riders across all the age categories taking part. The course was challenging made all the trickier by the occasional downpour.
We couldn't make use of the lawns in front of the house this year due to the conditions, but the alternative courses worked well and we appreciated everyone's efforts to keep off.
Red Rose Olympic are hosting round 1 of the North West Cyclocross Association league at Hoghton Tower on Saturday. To be prepared the club has organised cyclocross coaching sessions in Moor Park on Saturday mornings. Lots of skills have been covered including starts, off cambers, cornering, mounts and dismounts and bunny hops.
The sessions are open to both members and non-members and have been well attended with all age groups from under 8 to vets represented.
Moor Park, Preston
Now the cyclocross season is underway we're continuing the cyclocross skills sessions. We will focus on the skills required for the next NWCCA race - the Heaton Park course has some boards, run-ups and off-camber sections. For this week either a mountain bike or cyclocross bike will be fine.
Moor Park, Preston
Now the cyclocross season is underway we're continuing the cyclocross skills sessions. We will focus on the skills required for the next NWCCA race - the Weaver Valley course has some sharp turns on off-camber sections. For this week either a mountain bike or cyclocross bike will be fine.
Chipping Show Ground, Longridge Road, Chipping, PR3 2QB
A new event run by the Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston, incorporated into the NWCCA league for 2017. This is a charity event with all proceeds supporting local charities.
It is situated on Chipping Showground north of Longridge.
There is ample off road parking but there will be a £1 car park charge.
The course will be set up on Friday 6th October. If you are willing to help in course set up and get an opportunity to see this new course prior to racing please get in touch.
Glaxo Sports And Social Club, Ulverston LA12 9DR, United Kingdom
Barrow Central Wheelers are pleased to be hosting a Cyclocross event in the North West League at Glaxo Sports Club. It will be a full day's racing on a technical course which in the past has been used for the North West championships. There will be support from the local bike shops, Ride Bikes, Velo and Topmark.
Plenty of parking, changing rooms, bar and refreshments, come and join in!
10.30 Youth & Novice, 30 mins
11.20 U8, 10 mins
11.45 U12, 15 mins
Club House:
Woodplumpton & District Club
Bartle Lane,
Preston.
PR4 0RU
Lancashire
Email: info@redroseolympic.co.uk
Phone: 07534 281 270
