Beacon Park (Liverpool Century Megacross) 24 Jan

Just been brought to my attention that the details of the event at Beacon Park aren’t in the calendar – they are here on the British Cycling site

Add comment January 14th, 2010

Brockhole ‘cross (Lakes RC) – FINAL RESULT

Update: FINAL result now here

Message in from Louise Gore, who is tasked with trying to unpick a few problems with the results from the November event…

I finally received the Brockhole lap score sheets yesterday and have come up with a provisional result (however there are still errors to be resolved – so don’t update the league tables just yet)

Please could you email the provisional result to those you normally send the league tables to, and invite the riders to send in any queries to me by Friday 15th January at the latest.

In particular I would urge the following people to contact me as I have unresolved queries for them:

Paul Hudson (32), David Switzer (45), Matthew William-Jones (100), Phil Braybrooke (123), Paul Simpson (175), Morgan Donnelly (197) and Richard Wood (226/496).

On the last lap a number was recorded twice. In order to make sure that I have the correct number of finishers I have listed below all riders that I have recorded as DNF and request that these riders confirm that they Did Not Finish:

Dean Smith (1), Clive Wilkinson (13), Graham Kennerley (21), David Switzer (45), Kevin Walford (46), Jack Bowyer (48), Scott Wilson (56), Mick Speirs (79), David Boulder (98), Duncan Stuart (179), John Hols (184), Paul Andrews (188), Keith Ashbridge (191), Sam Clarke (199), Sean Hoban (235) and Richard Leafe (246)

Anyone not shown in the results that should be, needs to let me know.

A lot of these riders may not be registered for the league, but I need their input because their numbers may have been mixed up with some of our league riders. Maybe you could ask Dave Haygarth to display this info on the website for those who are not on the email list.

Add comment January 11th, 2010

Prize Presentation meals -last chance

Please email raylikescross@hotmail.com if you want me to book meals for the forthcoming NWCCA Prize Presentation on the 24th January 2010. Cost is £6 for Adults and £4 for Children. Cheques by Monday please as I have to book and pay in full by the 14th.

Also Ian Small has asked for donations of prizes for a raffle, proceeds to the NWCCA.

Ray

Add comment January 8th, 2010

NWCCA Numbers

The recent meeting of the NWCCA committee decided that the numbers belonging to riders who affiliated to the League this season will be retained for next season 2010-11. If you are not riding in the League next season then please post the numbers back to Ian Small.

Add comment January 8th, 2010

Royles Macclesfield Supacross 2009 – Results, Video & Photos

Results

Nimrod Youth Scramble Click here for PDF
Under 12s Mini Cross Click here for PDF
Royles SupaCross Click here for PDF

Photos

Click here for some Photos by Jon Williams

Video

Add comment December 28th, 2009

Non-NorthWest events on 3rd Jan: a chance to warm up for the nationals.

A couple of events we’ve been asked to spread the word about, both taking place on 3rd January – one week before the nationals in Birmingham.

New Years Revolution cross, Todmorden

Just over the border from Lancashire is the second running of the New  Year’s Revolution ‘cross, put together by MTB guru Chipps Chippendale.

All the detailsare int he poster (right); point your satnavs to OL14 7DFand put on a small gear for the legendary cobbled climb that makes the Muur van Geraardsbergen look like a bump up a kerb.

Hambleton Road Club are promoting the 5^th round of the CXNE league (Cyclo Cross North East) on Sunday 3^rd January 2010 at Croft Motor Racing Circuit near Darlington .

The race offers an exiting opportunity to ride at this popular motor sport venue and is open to riders of all abilities, so if you fancy burning off a few of those excess Christmas Calories, or are a seasoned Cyclo Cross rider fighting for League positions then this is the race for you! The fast, flowing nature of the course will also allow Elite riders to fine tune their preparations for the national championships, held in Birmingham the following weekend.

The races start at 10-30am for the Under 12s, 11-00am for Youth riders with the Senior/Vets/Ladies/Juniors race taking place at 12-30pm. All races are electronically timed, producing immediate results that show finishing position, overall time and individual lap times.

The modern facilities at Croft Circuit allow for ample parking, indoor signing on and changing facilities. The race is spectator friendly with refreshments being served from 09-30am onwards. Toilets for riders and spectators will be open throughout the day.

Further information can be found at:

• http://www.necca.org.uk
• http://www.hambletonroadclub.co.uk
• Hambleton Road Club on Face Book.

All enquiries: stevemiddleton1@yahoo.co.uk

Add comment December 28th, 2009

Brockhole (Lakes RC) Cross… result queries

We’re still getting one or two queries about the results from the Lakes RC ‘cross at Brockhole in early November [I, for example, am convinced that I won - ed].

Please click here to email Louise Gore – the North West’s leading statistician and cyclocross troubleshooter – who is trying to sort out any results.

Add comment December 6th, 2009

Preview: Leverhulme Park Cyclocross promoted by Horwich CC, 29 11 2009

Update from race organiser Dave Headon

LEVERHULME PARK event 29th Nov 2009.

• the race is definitely on as the calander details
• it’s wet like everywhere else but will be ride able and we believe exciting and fast in many places
• we are making full use of the park tracks, dryer areas around the trees on the top field, and two bits of tarmac
• it will be fully taped off as usual
• we will avoid any significant uphill grass sections as these are impossible to ride and boggy [boooooo - webmaster]
• there will be the usual WIDE, SAFE and LONG grass start
• same changing rooms as usual
• same signing on area as usual
• double back to back pit
• it’s a cat B event so more ranking points for those that do well [and lots of better riders committed to the YCCA event in Richmond means even more points on offer here!!]
• the usual exciting under 12’s course as well, but likely to be a bit different, but using the same areas.
• we expect a HUMDINGER and we know the riders never disappoint!

All welcome as always, the more the merrier!

Add comment November 24th, 2009

North of England CX Champs – 3rd Dec – Directions to the venue

From MI (travelling North) – J39 (A636)

At Junction 39 turn off right towards Wakefield along A636.  Follow the dual carriageway over 2 roundabouts.  Go straight forward through major set of traffic lights (at 1.4 miles) and through 2 smaller sets under a railway bridge (at 1.7 miles). (Make sure you follow the road as it bears right after the bridge)

Continue over next roundabout (Thornes Park is on your left here) to first turning on your left (at 2.1 miles)  (Park Ave.)  Follow this minor road to the T-junction at the end.  At the end, turn left onto the main road, then first left into Thornes Park (just before Pelican crossing).  Signed Thornes Park Centre

Follow the road past the public car park on your left and turn right into the College car park.  Sign-on and changing are above the car park.

From MI (travelling South) – J40 (A638)

(It is easier to travel down to J40 than come off at J41) At Junction 40 turn off left towards Wakefield along A638.

After a set of traffic lights there’s a big VW garage on your left and Netto on your right.  Go through pelican crossing.

After Motormania on your left, move into right hand lane at Give Way and follow signs for A642 to Huddersfield (almost back on yourself).  Follow for ¼ mile then turn left into Thornes Park (just before Pelican crossing).  Signed Thornes Park Centre

Follow the road past the public car park on your left and turn right into the College car park.  Sign-on and changing are above the car park.

From Huddersfield

From ring road follow signs for Wakefield and Sheffield for approx 3.5 km.  At major traffic lights and junction, stay in left lane and follow signs for Wakefield (A642).

Go through Horbury Bridge.  Stay on A642 (don’t follow signs to Horbury Centre).  Go under motorway.  Continue past cream and yellow tower block on right (at 0.9 miles after motorway).  Just after Big Booze on left and after pelican crossing (at 1.2 miles after motorway) turn right into Thornes Park. Signed Thornes Park Centre.

Follow the road past the public car park on your left and turn right into the College car park.  Sign-on and changing are above the car park.

Add comment November 11th, 2009

Preview: Wheelbase Cyclocross, Haslingden, 28 Nov 2009

A brand new venue and a cracking, testing course will make for another great day’s racing on Saturday the 28th November in Victoria Park, Haslingden.  Following last year’s epic snowy warzone of Edgeside Park, a new venue has been uncovered by organiser Dave Haygarth.

Working again with Rossendale Borough Council, Dave and the Wheelbase team have found a venue with the right combination of parking and a decent testing circuit, and the new course, coming in at 1.2 miles, will make a great ‘arena’ cross, with 75% of the racing visible from the Finishing area, a tree-lined ashphalt ‘boulevard’ – or as near as Rossendale gets.

The parking for the event is a 250 metre ride from the park at Haslingden Sports Centre, and the now familiar sight of the Wheelbase.co.uk van and Gazebo will be the main signing on and spectator arena for the event in the park itself.

North’s best do battle.

Riders to have confirmed their intentions to ride so far include current National Trophy leader Paul Oldham (Hope Technology) [above right], but any hopes of an easy win will be blasted away by Wheelbase.co.uk / Cannondale’s Rob Jebb [above left], who will find the course and soft conditions much to his liking.  The £100 first prize in the senior race won’t be an easy hour’s work for anyone, on the course that features almost everything a ‘cross course can throw at you.

Two organised pre-rides will be taking place for anyone interested in checking out the new course. Dave Haygarth will be taking riders round the park’s twists and turns on Wednesdays 18th and 25th November at 12:30 pm – see the UK Cyclocross site for more details.

Venue

Full map here, parking is here (set your satnavs to BB4 4DN)

Add comment November 9th, 2009

Otterspool Park ‘cross Start Times this weekend

Due to mix up with BCF handbook and times submitted, Dean Smith (off-road secretary Liverpool Century) has slightly changed race times and order,
11.00 start for the youths,
12.00 for the u12s,
1pm start for senior race incorporating the juniors, women, u23s

Add comment November 6th, 2009

Preview: Lakes RC ‘cross Brockhole, Windermere, 8th November 2009

UPDATE: 02 11 2009

The Lakes Road Club Cross at Brockhole is now sponsored by Biketreks of Ambleside.

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre LA23 1LJ is approximately half way between Windermere and Ambleside on the west side of the A591 and is well signposted, riders and helpers do not have to pay to park, ask for a parking permit at registration. We have also got Salt Ayre Cog Set Lancaster’s Junior Club coming with their fantastic Catering Crew!! So there will be bacon butties, soup, tea, coffee and cakes etc. So don’t forget to put a couple of quid in your pocket!!

Signing on is from 10:00am

Any more details call Donna on 01229 716130

The event will be held at Brockhole, Lake District Visitors Centre, Windermere, Cumbria.  We have been given kind permission from the Lake District National Park for the use of this venue.

This is the first time any event like this has been held there, the course will be varied with grassland, wooded sections, and gravel paths, part of the course will be along the side of Lake Windermere with the backdrop of The Langdale Pikes.

Because this is the first time Brockhole has been used for a Cyclo Cross, we ask the riders to be careful and only use the marked out course, our intentions is to apply for a National Trophy event in 2010. The course is on a grade two listed garden and is an important part of the Lakeland scenery.

There is plenty of parking (tarmac), toilets and a changing room, but at the moment no showers.

Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre LA23 1LJ is approximately half way between Windermere and Ambleside on the west side of the A591 and is well signposted.

Time for races

11.00 am – Youths

12 noon – Under 12’s

1.15 pm – Seniors, Vets, Ladies, Junior’s.

More information – Donna Loftus on 01229 716130

Lake District Visitor Centre – or email infodesk@lake-district.gov.uk

1 comment November 2nd, 2009

Go-Ride Racing: Cyclo-Cross comes to Manchester

In November 2009 Go-Ride Racing will start at Clayton Vale Park for the new Cyclo-Cross season. Go-Ride Racing events are designed to offer entry level, local competition for young cyclists under the age of 16; strictly aimed at novice riders, without a racing license. The racing will take place at Clayton Vale Park near the Manchester Velodrome. Two courses have been selected by British Cycling Staff for an enjoyable experience for all age ranges.

Coaching will take place on the course for all riders wishing to take part in the racing; coaching sessions will be conducted by British Cycling Go-Ride Coach Tom Hodgkinson. This session also offers the opportunity for all club based coaches to assist; developing their personal coaching practice and course knowledge for other riders who are not on the coaching sessions. The coaching session for riders will develop rider’s course knowledge, group racing skills, gear selection, descending, ascending, and riding to the conditions.

Go-Ride Racing will take place the week after a coaching session, riders have the opportunity to take part in three races over the day; Time Trial, Team Relay, and Mass Start event. Riders have the opportunity to accumulate points over the three races to be overall leader, riders will have the opportunity to race over three series the fourth being the Go-Ride Racing Manchester Championships.

When?

Why?

Go-Ride Racing is to be used for novice riders who are looking to step up to regional level racing, each Cyclo-Cross event in Manchester will lead to open regional events in the North West. Riders will develop their skills in a non competitive coaching session (week 1), use their skills against others in their own age category at Go-Ride Racing (week 2), and have the opportunity to progress from these races to open regional events.

Go-Ride Racing has many benefits for young riders; they include:

• Introduction to racing: developing rider’s application of skills learnt in Go-Ride coaching sessions within the club.

• Silver Membership and Racing License: all riders that progress from Go-Ride Racing into open regional events will receive free Silver British Cycling Membership.

• Continuous Personal Development: Go-Ride racing in year two will be open to clubs to run, all club coaches have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of Cyclo-Cross, coaching in a challenging environment, and officiating at events.

How?

Register for the event on the website or download a pack and return to: Tom Hodgkinson, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ

Enter online for Go-Ride Racing here
Download a registration pack for Go-Ride Racing here
Download more information for coaching sessions here

Add comment October 15th, 2009

Merseyside Wheelers cross – 17 October parking update

This in from James Carson, event organiser…

There is plenty of parking space on the Botanic Business Estate/Littlewoods Building car park, Edge Lane. Easy access to course.

Add comment October 15th, 2009

Draft League rules for 2009/10

The NWCCA Committee has agreed to formally issue League numbers for the following reasons:

• Aid to judging, by the provision of arm numbers, in addition to back numbers.
• Make identification of riders easier to officials.
• Speed up the signing on process.
• Enable pre-printed signing on sheets for affiliated riders.
• Avoid duplicated or non conspicuous numbering problems.

Read the DRAFT league rules here

Add comment August 19th, 2009