Events
The 2012 Mercia CC TT calendar can be found here
Also, see the calendar below.
Winter Social Programme
Tue 6th Mar 8:00pm Slide Show by Peter Rose in the Social Club
Sat 10th Mar 7:30pm Derby & Burton CTC Slide Show Etwall Village Hall. Admission £2, which includes tea & biscuits.
Tue 13th Mar 8-00pm Forum Night
Tue 20th Mar 8:00pm Cycling Quiz
Tue 27th Mar 6:45pm Start of TT series, followed by committee meeting
Open Time Trial Entry forms can be downloaded here
Road Racing Entry forms can be downloaded here
For those wanting to keep fit over the winter check out the cyclo cross links on the home page for the local leagues.
There are 3 club runs (fast, medium and slow pace) every Sunday leaving Burton Town Hall at 9.15am. Check out the side panel for further details of both rides.
Other local rides, organised by either other riders or clubs are (all welcome):
Tuesdays, leaving Lloyds Cycles at 9.30am. 50 miles, Average 18mph. Not in Bad weather. Will recommence October 2012.
Tuesdays in Winter, leaving the Spread Eagle in Rolleston at 7pm. 25-30 miles. Average speed 18-19mph. Not in Bad weather. Will recommence October 2012.
Wednesday leaving the Green Man in Willington at 9.30am. 50 miles with a stop at the Salt Box in Hatton. Average Speed 20-21 mph.
Thursdays in Winter, leaving the bridge in Drakelow at 6.30pm. 25-30 miles. Not in Bad weather. Will recommence October 2012.
Fridays, leaving MacDonalds in Stretton, near Pirelli at 9.30am. 40 miles. Average 16mph. Commonly known as the 'Cup of tea ride'
Fridays, Burton CTC leaving the Albion in Shobnall at 9.15am. Steady ride
Saturdays, leaving the Green Man in Willington at 9.15am. 30 miles with a stop at the end of the ride at the Salt Box in Hatton. Average Speed 20-22 mph.
If you are interested in Mountain Biking throughout the year Derby Mercury CC hold a Monday night run each week from Ingleby. For more details click here for their website. Alternatively speak with James or Christian at Lloyds Cycles in Swadlincote, who also organise weekly runs from the Shop in Swadlincote. Rides leave shortly after 17:30pm Wednesdays and Thursdays all year round.
