Welcome to the Mercia Cycling Club Website where you can find out what is going on in the Mercia world. Everyone is welcome at our club evening events so if you're new to cycling or just fancy testing your fitness come and join in!
Joshua Waters finishes 7th in Isle of Man Youth Tour. Top placings
for Elliot and Bailey Waters & Chris Limberger at Barkston Heath and Mallory Park and five
Members compete in 25 mile time trial.
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The week for the next club trip to Mallorca has been fixed as w/c Monday 15th April 2013. The departure date could be any day between Saturday 13th April and Tuesday 16th April. The exact dates will depend on flight availability and which dates riders would prefer. There may even be a mix of riders leaving on different departure dates.
We are announcing this now so riders can plan around work and family commitments. The average cost of the whole trip this year, including spending money, was about £500-£550. We will update you when we have more information regarding flights in September. Any questions let me know.
Many of you will have visited the National Arboretum at Alrewas and viewed the many memorials, mostly to service people who have died on active service. After the First World War cyclists subscribed for a memorial to their comrades killed in that war and a National War Memorial dedicated to cyclists was erected on Meriden village green in 1921. It was further dedicated to cyclists who were killed in the Second World War.
An Annual Remembrance Service has taken place since 1921 and this year is on Sunday 20th May, starting at 11.am. It is organised by CTC on behalf of the National Clubs and British Cycling is one of the clubs that lay a wreath at the memorial. It is a traditional service with a laying of the wreaths but also encompasses the celebration of cycling as well. Refreshments are available afterwards at the Village Hall and I can vouch for the cakes.
It is part of the Heart of England Rally and a full programme is available at here
Meriden is just over 30 miles from Burton so a nice little ride. CTC has a more leasurely ride starting at 8am from the Abbey Arcade by the Market Place but you will be able to set off later. There is a lanes route after Tamworth through Shustoke and Maxstoke. I hope a few Mercia HBM members can make it
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Ian Hill
We are now taking orders for Mercia CC Team Kit until 16th may 2012. For further information and if you require an order form please go to 'continue reading'.
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Jason Seabridge records a fast time in 25 mile time trial, Matt
Simons and Phil Machin finish 8th fastest in 2 up time trial, Waters
Brothers still in winning streak and David Clarke finishes in 5th place
in Scottish Road Race.
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We are running a trip to Manchester Velodrome on Saturday 7th July 2012. A number of riders have now signed up.
We have booked out the Velodrome from 3-5pm. There are now places for UP TO 40 RIDERS on a first come first served basis to club members only. Bike hire is provided and shoes may be hired if you do not have Look Delta cleats which are required for the pedals provided. The cost will be around £25 and you will have to make you own way there, meeting up with everyone before the start.
The session will be coached with riders who have not been before receiving more intense coaching at the start of the session.
If you are interested can you please email Kieron Patterson at kieronpatterson@btinternet.com or 07505426213 to register your interest. Further information and bike sizing will be provided at a later date. Closing date for replies is 1st May.
Waters brothers in top placings at Mallory Park. Christian Aucote
2nd in Mountain Bike Race near Malvern, David Clarke wins evening
time trial
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Welcome back to our members who enjoyed the Majorcan sunshine – pity about the change to winter weather in the UK! The club events will have to stay as 5 miles until the road works have moved on – I am closely monitoring the roadworks on the Yoxall course and when that comes clear I will look into using it more if our own course road works are still in place.
The club is progressing on the road to becoming an approved British Cycling go ride club and we have decided that it will be better if we can have three approved coaches. Becoming approved involves a two day course and the newly appointed coach will then be expected to assist with the running of some of the courses for youngsters which will mainly be at Rosliston centre on Saturday mornings. The club will meet the cost of the course.If any member would like to learn more about becoming a coach please contact myself, Richard or Anne Staley for more information.
Thanks for the support from officials and marshals at the first club events – much appreciated – there is always room for more marshals and volunteers to train as timekeepers and recorders. If you have spare time on Tuesday evenings and want to find out more please come along.
Jack Hugill does a personal best in a 10-mile time trial. David Clarke
finishes in 21st place in the Tour of Doon Hame and Sean Sleigh is
fastest in the clubs evening time trial
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Wins for Elliot and Joshua Waters at Darley Moor Race 2. David Clarke
Gets 4th place in Middlesborough circuit race. Big turn out for
First 5-mile evening time trial
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Club runs are held every Sunday throughout the year. There are 3 groups to choose from.
The fast group leave Burton Town Hall, promptly at 9:15 a.m. The pace is higher than the medium group and the distance covered is 50-70 miles. Typical average speed over 50 miles is 19-20.5mph. There is a cafe stop half way. We try and aim to keep everyone together until the cafe stop. However as the group gets larger this is becoming increasingly difficult so the route will be made known beforehand in case riders do get dropped. After the cafe the pace home gets a little 'hotter' and we operate every man for himself. Please email Richard Knott or ring 07429 457582 or Simon Parker & Jeff Lea at the club for more information.
The medium paced group leaves Burton Town Hall promptly at 9.15am covering 35-50 miles at 15-18mph. Please call Kieron Patterson on 07505426213 for details.
The slower pace group leaves Burton Town Hall promptly at 9.15am covering 30-50 miles at 14-16mph,
or at the pace of the slowest rider. Please call Tony Marlow on 07973 414284 for details.
We recommend you start with the medium group if you are new to cycling or are not used to fast pace group riding.
Please email Richard Knott or ring 07429 457582 for more information.
Non club members are very welcome on either ride. There are also other rides happening throughout the week. Please see the Events page for details.
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