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Leicester Forest Open 25mTT 2pm Sat 09th June

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:37:12 GMT

Leicester Forest Open 25mTT 2pm Sat 09th June - Local TT needing entries, please read on for details

MTB Race Nights - Start Friday

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 5 race MTB race night series begins in Bingham this friday. For details go to here

Mercia Report 13-05-12

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:11:43 GMT

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.

Mallorca 2013

Sat, 05 May 2012 20:47:16 GMT

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.

Meriden

Sat, 05 May 2012 20:37:53 GMT

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
br> Ian Hill

New Kit order 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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'.

Mercia Report 29-04-12

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Manchester Velodrome Trip - Update - still places left

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Mercia Report 22-04-12

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:39:44 GMT

Waters brothers in top placings at Mallory Park. Christian Aucote 2nd in Mountain Bike Race near Malvern, David Clarke wins evening time trial

April Blog from Club Secretary Tony Marlow

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:54:47 GMT

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.