'IT'S ALL RIDEABLE'
CLUB NIGHTS - A monthly club night is normally held on the last Monday in the month starting at 8.00pm in
The Cadland pub in Chilwell.
NEXT MEETING: AGM 2012 20th February
The Cadland pub in Chilwell.
NEXT MEETING: AGM 2012 20th February
SUNDAY RUNS
In view of the weather conditions there will be no Beeston RC Sunday Run this week BUT there will be a CLUB WALK instead. Meet in Beeston Square at 10:15am for a 10:30 start. The route will be decided as we go along but will head out in the general direction of the university and into Wollaton Park for a stop at the cafe there. If you are intending coming along it would be helpful if you could email admin@beestonrc.co.uk so we have an idea of numbers. Alternatively you can call or text me on 07725 043 135. Wives, partners, etc etc most welcome.
If you are intent on having a ride some riders may brave the VC Long Eaton Reliability Trial. CLICK HERE for details.
In view of the weather conditions there will be no Beeston RC Sunday Run this week BUT there will be a CLUB WALK instead. Meet in Beeston Square at 10:15am for a 10:30 start. The route will be decided as we go along but will head out in the general direction of the university and into Wollaton Park for a stop at the cafe there. If you are intending coming along it would be helpful if you could email admin@beestonrc.co.uk so we have an idea of numbers. Alternatively you can call or text me on 07725 043 135. Wives, partners, etc etc most welcome.
If you are intent on having a ride some riders may brave the VC Long Eaton Reliability Trial. CLICK HERE for details.
Entries are now open for one of the season’s favourite ‘warm up’ sportives. Before taking on the rigours of others why not test yourself on this 75 mile roller coaster?
The event uses the same roads and climbs which Britain’s first Tour De France stage winner trained on . Brian Robinson has also attended the event each year to the delight of many cycling fans.
Based around Huddersfield access by road and rail is easy and this event has traditionally featured a closed road mass start thanks to the support of the local Police, highways and Metro.
Reasonably priced and with excellent facilities it has drawn praise from riders and cycling administrators alike.
This event is not for profit and entries have supported many worthy causes over the years, including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which sadly has helped many cyclists in distress
Hello and a happy New Year to you and all your club riders. You may have already seen our website: www.wildwaleschallenge2012 ; if not, have a look for all the details of this year's event, which takes place on SUN 26 AUGUST. We have a cracking route for you which takes riders over to Vyrnwy and then across the hauntingly beautiful Nant y Eira before turning West to Machynlleth for a lunch stop. Then it's the stillness of the Dovey Forest before Dinas Mawddwy, and we all know what comes after that, don't we? It's a little longer than last year, at about 85 miles, but plenty of time to do it in!
We're expecting a higher entry this year, and numbers will be limited to 500 riders, so please put the word around, and get those entries in. It's on-line entry this year as well, which hopefully will make it easier for most people, but for those not on line, the entry form can be downloaded and completed by hand and returned with a cheque, in the usual way.
Please direct any queries about the event to me, e-mail or phone on 07884 253784
Best wishes
Denis Holder (organiser)
The West Riding Classic - Saturday 21st April 2012, Clapham, North Yorkshire
The West Riding Classic Sportif is a circular 33, 60 and 75 miles, non-competitive road cycle ride in the beautiful hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This is a truly beautiful ride with something for everyone - first time sportive riders, intermediate riders and serious athletes.
The West Riding Classic Sportif is a circular 33, 60 and 75 miles, non-
Tickets for The West Riding Classic are £25 per rider and £1.50 from every ticket sold will be donated to the local Cave and Mountain Rescue Service.
Buy tickets via our website at www.roughridersportif.com
The event includes unlimited tea and coffee before, during and after the ride for all riders and any accompanying support team. We also provide a nourishing meal at the feed station half way round the course - the best in the UK! Our careful planning and organisation means that every rider is free to concentrate on enjoying the ride and achieving their best time.
The ride routes all start and finish at the Village Hall in centre of the Clapham and the staggered start begins at 8:00am, continuing through until 9:45am. Entry and timing services are supplied by SPORTident: when riders cross the start line, they will trigger the timer, which is triggered again at the finish line.
Times will be published on the day, sorted by names and not times. There are no prizes awarded: like last year, we celebrate afterwards with live music at The New Inn in Clapham Village from about 6pm
More information and all the details riders need to take part can be found on our brand new website at www.roughridersportif.com
You can also contact brendan@roughridersportif.com
The Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive 12th May 2012
Following on from its first year success when over 400 riders took part the 2nd
Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive will be developed further with an additional 75 mile
route added to the existing 55 miles and 92 miles circuits. There will also be a
family event over a shorter 25 mile route. The events taking place on the day
before the Grand Prix will all start from the Yarborough Leisure Centre and
finish in Castle Square after the climb of 1 in 6 cobbled Michaelgate, also a
main feature of the following day's epic race. The entry list is now open and can
be found on the ITP Events web site www.itpevents.co.uk
Buy tickets via our website at www.roughridersportif.com
The event includes unlimited tea and coffee before, during and after the ride for all riders and any accompanying support team. We also provide a nourishing meal at the feed station half way round the course -
The ride routes all start and finish at the Village Hall in centre of the Clapham and the staggered start begins at 8:00am, continuing through until 9:45am. Entry and timing services are supplied by SPORTident: when riders cross the start line, they will trigger the timer, which is triggered again at the finish line.
Times will be published on the day, sorted by names and not times. There are no prizes awarded: like last year, we celebrate afterwards with live music at The New Inn in Clapham Village from about 6pm
More information and all the details riders need to take part can be found on our brand new website at
You can also contact brendan@roughridersportif.com
The Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive 12th May 2012
Following on from its first year success when over 400 riders took part the 2nd
Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive will be developed further with an additional 75 mile
route added to the existing 55 miles and 92 miles circuits. There will also be a
family event over a shorter 25 mile route. The events taking place on the day
before the Grand Prix will all start from the Yarborough Leisure Centre and
finish in Castle Square after the climb of 1 in 6 cobbled Michaelgate, also a
main feature of the following day's epic race. The entry list is now open and can
be found on the ITP Events web site www.itpevents.co.uk
Chain
Gang
Gang
As usual there will be the option of doing a slow ride of 30 miles, or a quicker ride of 45 miles with the intention that all riders meet up at the café stop at the same time.
Start 9am at Beeston Square.
The VC Long Eaton Reliablity Trial event has two routes on offer. A 65 mile full reliablity trial and a shorter, flatter, 45 mile ride. The routes are shown below and additional deatils are available on the VC Long Eaton website.
The rides start at 9:30am from Long Eaton Post Office - entry fee £3.00. Riders should arrive in plenty of time to sign on and be ready for the start. Click on the maps for a larger view.
45 Mile: Long Eaton - Swarkestone - Willington - Hilton - Tutbury - Rollastone on Dove - A38 cycle path - Willington - Long Eaton
65 Mile: Long Eaton - Derby - A52 Ashbourne - A515 Newhaven - Via Gellia -Cromford - Derby - Long Eaton.