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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)
| Event |
Starts |
Entry Fee |
| U12 |
10:45 |
|
| Youth |
11:15 |
|
| S/J/V/W |
12:00 |
£9.00 (on day only) |
November 9th, 2009
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
November 6th, 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
November 2nd, 2009
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?
| Series |
Coaching |
Go-Ride Racing |
The Next Step when ready?? |
| 1 |
7th November 2009 |
14th November 2009 |
Regional Cyclo Cross Event |
| 2 |
28th November 2009 |
5th December 2009 |
Regional Cyclo Cross Event |
| 3 |
March 2010 (TBC) |
March 2010 (TBC) |
CDNW Mountain Bike Event |
| 4 |
(March 2010 TBC)
Go-Ride Racing Manchester Championships |
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
October 15th, 2009
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.
October 15th, 2009
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
August 19th, 2009
I finally found some time to tidy up, anti-spam and generally refine the new North West Cyclocross Forum – if you haven’t already registered, do so here – get it all of your chest.
July 28th, 2009
The lastest dates for 2009 events, if you hadn’t spotted them in the labyrinth of pathways that is the new BC website, are now available here.
July 28th, 2009
This season’s final league table is now available:
Web page, Excel format or PDF format.
Congratulations to the winenrs in all categories after a long and busy season’s racing.
January 26th, 2009
Please could Miss Towers to contact Val Brailsford on 07711 263295 as Val found her debit card on the car park after the prize presentation at Scorton on Sunday
January 26th, 2009
Yes… I know it’s over the border on the nasty dark side, but only a few miles from North West (like the Rhyl Cross) so I thought we’d better report on the race…
It’s hard to imagine a tougher climb than the cobbled muur that met riders on the side of the woodland in Todmorden. Riders expecting an easy day out on relatively hard frosty ground (yes… me included) had to dig deep into their kit bags to get their climbing legs out.
A fun course and some brilliant turn outs for all three events.
The initial results are below for the top 22 in the senior event – full results to follow ASAP.
Some images from Richard Seipp (Peak Cycle Hire) – click here
FULL Results here
January 4th, 2009
Zepnat team rider Jon Watson has been in touch with us asking if we can put the word out about a pair of wheels he left behind at last week’s Rutland National Trophy event. Jon’s team-mate Matt Denby broke his leg at the event and in the dash to get Matt to hospital, Jon left behind a pair of Mavic Mach 2s on Hope hubs with Dugast tubs.
Someone must have picked them up – if you can help, please contact Jon on Jon@hot-wheels.co.uk
December 23rd, 2008
Just over the border and ideal prep for the nationals…
New Year’s Revolution Cyclo-Cross
Centre Vale Park, Todmorden West Yorkshire
(Google Map)
4 January 2009
Cyclo-Cross returns to the scenic Centre Vale Park in the West Yorkshire town of Todmorden on January 4 2009. A regular venue for ‘Cross races, including a National Trophy event, up till the mid nineties, the park is steeped in ‘Cross racing tradition.
Organiser, Chipps Chippendale (of Singletrack fame) has secured the use of the park’s leisure centre, where there are changing rooms and parking. Signing on will be at the other end of the park, close to the location of the start of the race. Look for signposts off the A646 Burnley Road for the event HQ.
Event Schedule:
11.30am Youth (Under 16) £5 (30 minute race)
12.30am Under 12s – Free (15 minute race)
1.30pm Seniors, Juniors (U18), Vets £10 (One hour race)
December 18th, 2008
The organisers of the inaugural Hit the North didn’t think that the race was muddy enough so we decided to organise another one in the middle of winter.
Hit the North – Winter Sprinter is a “2 hour-plus-one-lap” bike race around Philips Park and Waterdale, North Manchester. There is no restriction on the type of bike as long as it has two wheels and one rider. The course has a bit of everything. 3 miles of fast hardpack, woodland single track, tarmac, raised decks, steps and probably quite a lot of mud.
Feb 7th 2009. 10:00am – 12:00 noon, sign in from 8:30am.
In an attempt to keep the costs down there will be no camping or shower, but you will be able to buy some hot food and drinks. We’ve also booked the local brass band for added Northern ambience ;-)
The race HQ and start will be in Philips Park, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7QJ
Again, the profits from the race all go to charity. Our chosen charity, BTCV, work at maintaining the British countryside including Philips Park (and they are letting us use their office and toilet for a very reasonable price).
See website for more details of the race, forum, preview rides and the entry form (online entry coming soon). www.hitthenorth.net
December 15th, 2008
Please note that the event in January at Scorton will be a couning event for the 2008-09 league.
December 11th, 2008
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