Post by Charliecod on Mar 31, 2016 7:18:47 GMT
No racing news this week but we've a packed weekend of riding coming up with MTB rides Saturday, a pavé-tastic Sunday ride plus news of a busy weekend of XC racing for the following weekend;
Saturday 2nd April – Youth & Junior MTB Rides
Youth:
Mark will be leading the youth off into the local wilderness in search of all things muddy this Saturday. Meet at the velodrome around 9.15 with the aim of a 9.30am depart.
Juniors:
We're also going off road this Saturday... and on MTBs too!!! Taking in many of your favourite trails, mud, woods, more mud, climbs, bit more mud, descents, even more mud, and a little tarmac, we'll aim for a 25-30 mile loop getting back to CP in time for refreshments around 1pm. Meet at 9.15am, aiming to depart 9.30am from the velodrome.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no dedicated Junior ride on Saturday the 9th April. Regular Juniors are welcome to join the main 9am Dulwich Paragon Saturday ride but do make yourselves known to the ride leaders at the velodrome before setting off with a group - we don't want you ripping their legs off! Also, see MTB racing item further down this newsletter.
Rides will be on the road or part on road so normal pack drill:
Helmets must be worn
BC HHYCC and/or DP Membership required
Bring spare inner tubes that fit your bike
Wear suitable clothing for the weather
Money for emergency buns
Food and water
The name and telephone number of an adult who can rescue you on a PIECE OF PAPER in your back pocket.
Parents and Guardians - please be contactable and available to rescue your charge should the need arise.
Sunday 3rd April – 'Ronde Van Vloondinium' Sunday Ride
Seeing as it's the 100th Tour of Flanders (Ronde Van Vlaanderen) race this Sunday, we thought it would be fitting to do a 'Flanders-esque' ride followed by watching the race live on TV.
The plan is to do one of the much loved (or loathed) 'classics-inspired' rides finishing up at Look Mum No Hands on Old Street in Clerkenwell where we can watch the big race on a big screen.
Taking in a bit of everything from tarmac to various other loose surfaces, with a climb or five, as it's Flanders ...and hopefully a cobble or three. The ride should be about 80km and will be suitable for road bikes – or cross bike fitted with road tyres if you really don't want to bounce about on your shiny racing stead on less than billiard-smooth roads for a couple of hours!
Meet at the velodrome at 845am, departing 9am and aiming to arrive at Look Mum No Hands (old Street) around 12.30-1pm where we'll watch the race. Once the racing has finished we'll lead the group back to the velodrome for around 5-6pm, depending how long the pros take to finish!
Usual pack drill applies as Saturday ride – do make sure to bring a couple of inner tubes, pump and or gas plus suitable food to keep you going during the ride.
Wednesday Evenings
The Wednesday Junior Chaingangs are now up and running – following the traditional DP winter chaingang route from Elmers End to Polhill and back. Suitable for Juniors and strong Youths who are racing, meet at Elmers End at 7.15 – Don't forget your lights!
April 9th / 10th - MTB racing weekend spectacular!
Two XC races to keep you all occupied over the weekend of the 9th / 10th April and a perfect way to kickstart your summer racing activities;
On Saturday there's first round of the brilliant Beastway series at HogHill. U12s, Youths, Juniors and Seniors races from 12noon – see beastwaymtb.com for details.
And on Sunday it's the third and final round of the Gorrick Spring XC series at Area 51 Frimley Green – details at gorrick.com
Calendar for this week:
Saturday: Youth and Junior MTB rides
Sunday: Ronde Van Vloondinium
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Juniors Chaingang
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Beastway R1 - Hog Hill
Sunday: Gorrick Spring XC R3 - Area 51 Frimley Green
Saturday 2nd April – Youth & Junior MTB Rides
Youth:
Mark will be leading the youth off into the local wilderness in search of all things muddy this Saturday. Meet at the velodrome around 9.15 with the aim of a 9.30am depart.
Juniors:
We're also going off road this Saturday... and on MTBs too!!! Taking in many of your favourite trails, mud, woods, more mud, climbs, bit more mud, descents, even more mud, and a little tarmac, we'll aim for a 25-30 mile loop getting back to CP in time for refreshments around 1pm. Meet at 9.15am, aiming to depart 9.30am from the velodrome.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no dedicated Junior ride on Saturday the 9th April. Regular Juniors are welcome to join the main 9am Dulwich Paragon Saturday ride but do make yourselves known to the ride leaders at the velodrome before setting off with a group - we don't want you ripping their legs off! Also, see MTB racing item further down this newsletter.
Rides will be on the road or part on road so normal pack drill:
Helmets must be worn
BC HHYCC and/or DP Membership required
Bring spare inner tubes that fit your bike
Wear suitable clothing for the weather
Money for emergency buns
Food and water
The name and telephone number of an adult who can rescue you on a PIECE OF PAPER in your back pocket.
Parents and Guardians - please be contactable and available to rescue your charge should the need arise.
Sunday 3rd April – 'Ronde Van Vloondinium' Sunday Ride
Seeing as it's the 100th Tour of Flanders (Ronde Van Vlaanderen) race this Sunday, we thought it would be fitting to do a 'Flanders-esque' ride followed by watching the race live on TV.
The plan is to do one of the much loved (or loathed) 'classics-inspired' rides finishing up at Look Mum No Hands on Old Street in Clerkenwell where we can watch the big race on a big screen.
Taking in a bit of everything from tarmac to various other loose surfaces, with a climb or five, as it's Flanders ...and hopefully a cobble or three. The ride should be about 80km and will be suitable for road bikes – or cross bike fitted with road tyres if you really don't want to bounce about on your shiny racing stead on less than billiard-smooth roads for a couple of hours!
Meet at the velodrome at 845am, departing 9am and aiming to arrive at Look Mum No Hands (old Street) around 12.30-1pm where we'll watch the race. Once the racing has finished we'll lead the group back to the velodrome for around 5-6pm, depending how long the pros take to finish!
Usual pack drill applies as Saturday ride – do make sure to bring a couple of inner tubes, pump and or gas plus suitable food to keep you going during the ride.
Wednesday Evenings
The Wednesday Junior Chaingangs are now up and running – following the traditional DP winter chaingang route from Elmers End to Polhill and back. Suitable for Juniors and strong Youths who are racing, meet at Elmers End at 7.15 – Don't forget your lights!
April 9th / 10th - MTB racing weekend spectacular!
Two XC races to keep you all occupied over the weekend of the 9th / 10th April and a perfect way to kickstart your summer racing activities;
On Saturday there's first round of the brilliant Beastway series at HogHill. U12s, Youths, Juniors and Seniors races from 12noon – see beastwaymtb.com for details.
And on Sunday it's the third and final round of the Gorrick Spring XC series at Area 51 Frimley Green – details at gorrick.com
Calendar for this week:
Saturday: Youth and Junior MTB rides
Sunday: Ronde Van Vloondinium
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Juniors Chaingang
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Beastway R1 - Hog Hill
Sunday: Gorrick Spring XC R3 - Area 51 Frimley Green
