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Mercia Report 01-02-12

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:50:55 GMT

Waters Family race in final and penultimate cyclo crosses at Shrewsbury and Borrowash

Blog by Club Secretary Tony Marlow

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:33 GMT

May I wish all of our members a rather belated happy healthy new year

The season will soon be with us and the mild winter enjoyed so far has resulted in lots of miles and fit riders – good results will be expected!

The full programme of club time trials is in place starting at the end of March although the first two events clash with the Majorca trip. Any member not competing who is free on Tuesday evenings is very welcome to come and assist with the event as time keeper’s assistants and marshals are always needed.

For new members not too familiar with the governing body’s rules for race clothing the full details are in the annual handbooks. However for events under British Cycling rules an official Mercia jersey or skinsuit is required to be worn. The clubs clothing design and colours are registered with British Cycling, being for Mercia members use only, and it is a requirement in competition that they are worn. There is also a requirement to wear an approved crash hat.

The rules re clothing in time trials under CTT rules are more relaxed – club clothing can be worn or any other plain clothing – clothing showing a trade name is not allowed unless it is the official club clothing. Crash hats are recommended and some clubs do insist on their use in events which they promote.

I am very pleased to welcome Anne Staley as a member of the Mercia. Anne is a registered club coach and has a wealth of experience of working in cycling with juniors. The Mercia officials have recently met with officials from the local council and from the British Cycling development team to discuss becomes a Go Ride approved club. We have decided to apply to British Cycling to become approved and are in the process of doing this. Mercia CC will be running events for juniors and also a basic introduction to cycling course with assistance from British Cycling and the Local Council cycling development team. The club has two club coaches and will appoint a Child Welfare Officer who has to become approved - additionally, helpers will be appreciated when we do start to run events. Officials and helpers will need to be CRB checked but this will be free to members.

This is a very exciting prospect for Mercia. Looking at other clubs who have taken this opportunity they have seen a growth in their junior members.

Watch this space for more news when the process of becoming approved has moved on.

Best wishes
Tony

Mercia CC Reliability Trial 22-01-12

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the 2012 Mercia CC Reliability Trial will take place on Sunday 22nd January 2012 from the Club House at Shobnall Fields, Burton on Trent.

The 100km participants will leave at 10am whilst the 50km particpants will leave at 10.30am. Tea and cake will be avialble at the end of the ride. The route is not signed so please familiarise yourself with the route before you leave.

Entry fees TBC but will be minimal.

We will miss out the descent of Marchington Cliff toward the start of the ride. The diversion will be a right turn at 6 Lanes End (instead of crossing over the Lichfield Road toward the Cliff), down the hill to DRaycott and a left turn to rejoin the Uttoxeter road at the base of Marchington Cliff. The current 100km route can be found here and can also be downloaded as a gpx file from here

The 50km route can be found here and can also be downloaded as a gpx file from here

Mercia Report 08-01-12

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:02:34 GMT

Four Plan B and five Mercia HBM riders compete in Thornbridge Cyclo Cross. Warren and Yasmin Evans travel to Worcester to Compete in the West Midlands Cyclo Cross

Mercia report 01-01-12

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:21:07 GMT

All the latest news from mid December to date, including Mercia Riders in Cyclo Cross events.

Christmas Club Runs

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:04 GMT

There will be fast, medium and steady pace rides leaving Burton Town Hall on 27th December. Meet 9.15am

Club Kit

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have the following Club Kit as spare stock as at 15/01/2012: Short Sleeve Jerseys £42.60 1 x M, 2 x L, 1 x XL
Long Sleeve Jerseys £45.60 1 x M, 3 x L, 2 x XL
Gilet £45.60 1 x M
Winter Jacket £85 1 x M, 1 x L, 2 x XL
Bibshorts £51 2 x M, 3 x L,
Mitts £15 2 x L, 2 x XL
If you require any kit let me know

Annual Prize Presentation

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Annual Buffet Dinner and Prize Presentation takes place on Saturday, 18th February 2012 at The Castle Hotel, Station Road, Hatton, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Ticket prices are £15.00 (£7.50 for under 18s) and will be sent to members in the New Year.

CTT handbooks

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you would like a 2012 Cycling Time Trials Handbook can you please let Tony Marlow know at santonm@talktalk.net or 07973414284. Alternatively download the form here complete it with your details and hand it Tony in person. Deadline is 31st December.

Handbooks are £9.50 and lists all the open time trials across the country, with additional information such as course details, previous winners and records.

Books will be handed out at the Club Dinner in February.

Mercia Report 04-12-11

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:06:19 GMT

Mercia HBM riders compete in National Trophy Cyclo Cross at Derby