Author: admintoo

Well I hope everyone has recovered from the monsoon last Sunday and dried everything out! This weekend sees the first Rd of the Nat Trophy down in Abergavenny. The following NE riders are doing the 600 mile round trip and wish them all the best R Atckinson, S Brazier, A Martin, E Brady, K Murray, M Lewis, S Ward, S Wearmouth & probably T Mein.

WINTER SERIES  Rd 2 @ Darlington 3rd Oct – full details in the EVENT INFO Section, it is always a very popular event in the NE and always attracts a fantastic field of riders because of the reputation the event has built up over the many years. Ian has been test riding the venue and the feedback is good. If you have not ridden Darlo before it is alot flatter than Rd 1 but still has plenty challenges inc some lovely singletrack through the wooded sections near to the stream. Its always a great family day out so bring evryone along to watch and play.  The event is also sponsored by – www.aristocratleisure.co.uk  so click on the link & treat yourself to some proper mans toys ! The Race Report, Photos & Results will be posted after the event.

UPDATE – Ian has set the course for today and has added couple of new sections in. Ground conditions are good with a few sticky sections in the wooded areas. Remeber NO MUDDY SHOES INSIDE THE BUILDING and DO NOT CLEAN BIKES OFF IN THE CARPARK PLEASE. Forecast is looking cooler now, dry – max 13 degress and we will hopefully be finished before the light rain is forecast later in the afternoon 🙂

 Yes its the last Sunday of Sept and the 3 Peaks is looming, full info can be found here –http://www.3peakscyclocross.org.uk below is a list of 27 NE riders, we wish you all the best for on the day. We will have a Report inc Results of the Ne Riders and probably some photos as well next week- ‘Toughest Cross in the World !’ bring it on

Junior Men                  
Joseph Home           0      K Home International

Senior Men                   

Gary Fall             0      Derwentside CC

Ian Dunn              6      Ferryhill Wheelers

Keith Murray          4      Hope Factory Racing

Ronnie Batey          2      M.Steel Cycles RT
Lee Charlton          0      M.Steel Cycles RT

Steven Ward           1      MTS Cyclesport

David Charman        0     Darlington

Veteran Men 40 – 49          

Andrew Edmond         1      Altura

Steven Potter         9      Cleveland Wheelers
Vincent Stockwell     4      Cleveland Wheelers

John Mein             1      Derwentside CC

Mark Bayne            3      Richmond CC
David Clark           6      Richmond CC

Gary Lawson          0     Sun Tri

John Belshaw          0      Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue
Jamie Brady           0      Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue
Michael Golightly     0      Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue

Paul Myers            1      Hexham

Robert Smith          0      Prudhoe

David Walton          0      North Shields
Leslie Williams       0      Middlesbrough

Veteran Men 50 – 59         

Paul Bosomworth       1      MTS Cyclesport

Clifford Featherstone 10     MTS Indbuild

James McCabe          1      Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue

Gary Brown               2      Newton Aycliffe

Veteran Men 60-69

Les Anderson             0     Ryton Tri

Just what an afternoon of racing in the late summer sun & very dry conditions at Hetton. All the riders had a fantasic time with the Winner Tom Stockill Malton Wheelers completing 11 laps in 1hr58min3secs. Race Report, Results & Photos are on the Super Enduro Page .

 

**COURSE UPDATE **- Hetton is looking good and the recent dry weather and wind has dried the course off lovely, couse is running fast and the forecast is looking dry & cool, perfect for a Enduro. Course will have a great mix of varied terrain, it is approx 2.5  miles in length and there will be events for all ages and abilities. Entry will be on the day and is the best value for money racing in the Region. There will be free cake & refreshments after the main race and there is a box full of spot prizes. For the Kids there is also loads of goodies as well. Course details are now published, the venue inspection / course setting ride has been done. All the details can be found by clicking on the SUPER ENDURO page tab above.  Ideal pre 3 Peaks training for those who have been accepted ! Bring it on 🙂 Please spread the word about this new event as there may be a few more planned throughout the season. NEWS FLASH and flash it is- Trophy for the WINNER, no expense spared on this one – Dura Ace & XTR, what more could a man ask for 🙂

First round of the Winter Series was certainly a hot’un and there was a great turnout for the main race of approx 64 riders-  total riders on the day approx 79 which was not bad considering the clash with Durham Big Ride, Nutcracker & Northallerton Yorkshire CX. The course was a real tester for the first Winter one with some good climbing and some super fast downhills. The best part the kids enjoyed was the jumps on the BMX circuit – great fun. Race Report, Photos, Results etc in the NEWS Section.

The Winter Series 10/11 starts this Sunday 12th Sept @ Whickham Thorns, Dunston – full info inc directions, times, fees, facilities etc are in the EVENT INFO section, cannot wait. There will be no thick ice this year 🙂 the venue grounds are in very good condition and the forecast is looking fine, 18 degrees so its going to be a hot & sweaty one. Please arrive in plenty time to get signed on and sorted out. Remember to hand your number back in and the Presentations will follow after each race.