Yes the final was certainly a Grand Final with a record turnout for the series of 76 riders beasting themselves around the Sports Grounds of Meadowfield. The full results, race report & photos etc are in the NEWS Section as normal. Many thanks to all who competed in the Series and hoped you all enjoyed the various course’s.
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Grand Final Wed 8th Sept @ Meadowfield
It has come around very quick but its the final event of the Autumn Series 2010 @ Meadowfield Sports Centre, Wed night 8th Sept. The course will again be in the grounds of the Lesuire Centre but in a anti clockwise direction this week. The course has been set but there is no preview slideshow this week as there will be a few changes just to keep you on your toes. Presentations will follow both races. The Trophies are back and they are one off bespoke originals ! The NEWS Section & EVENT INFO Section has all the event information & rules etc.
The Beast of Durham has struck !
Yes is was offically run this year, The Beast of Durham, a 50 mile route around the hills & valleys of Co Durham. Riders set off at 9.00am from Sniperley Park & Ride to take on the challenge. Not sure what most riders were expecting but I think some should have worn walking boots to get themselves up the hills ! There was a strongish headwind most of the way back in to just to sap the last of your energy. Everyone got a shirt at the end and a map before they set off, just as well because they needed it in quite a few places 🙂 A few pics of the event http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1/TheDurhamBeast
Rd 3 was like an F1 Race !
Yes as expected the riders were flying around the course with dust coming up from under their wheels. The Elite were lapping the 1.36mile course in just over 5mins and the sweat was pouring from some riders. Fantastic turnout of 64 riders on the night with a huge kids field which was fantastic to see. The race report, photos & results etc are in the NEWS Section. Dont forget its the Grand Final next Wed 8th Sept @ Meadowfield Sports Centre inc the Series Presentations for the riders who have completed min 3 from 4 races.
Rd 3 Wed 1st Sept @ Meadowfield
The venue this week is the Sports Grounds of Meadowfield Lesiure Centre, there is a great mix of terrain. The course has been set and all the info is in the NEWS Section which also includes the Important RULES for this event. Again all abilities and any offroad bike can enter on the day. Please allow enough time to get signed on before the start and get sorted out. Also if you are a member dont forget your licence. HAND BACK YOUR NUMBER when you are finished please then help yourself to FREE Cake & Refeshments.
Rd 2 was a lung burner
Yes another great turnout for Rd 2 of the Autumn Series at Hetton Lyons Coutry Park. The weather stayed dry and very little wind made for fast going around the 1.60mile testing circuit. The Race Report, Results and Photo link are in the News section. Remember that its your best 3 from 4 to qualify for final league position & prizes.
RD 3 is @ SPORTS CENTRE MEADOWFIELD on Wed 1st September 2010. Further info is in the events info section.
RD 2 Wed 25th Aug @ Hetton Lyons
The course has been set and all the info is in the NEWS Section. A longer and slightly more technical course this week run in the opposite direction. Again all abilities and any offroad bike can enter on the day. Please allow enough time to get signed on before the start and get sorted out. Also if you are a member dont forget your licence. HAND BACK YOUR NUMBER when you are finished please then help yourself to FREE Cake & Refeshments.
Cracking Swaledale rocks & poo
Nutcracker Rd 4 in the big hills of Swaledale, finished off many a good man. The course was set on moor farmland / old quarry with a very testing course which was made more testing by a very strong wind. It challeneged all of riders abilities but the sun made the day with perfect clear views over the dales. The event village was in the best location yet with good views of the first big climb and the loop around the start / finish area. What a great days racing for all ages and spectators alike. Check out the days action shots here (split into two) http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1
RD 1 was a belter, bring on RD 2
Well thats Round 1 complete and what a turn out to a start of the season with 56 riders taking on the challenge. The results, race report & photos are posted in the News Section. There was a great mix of riders from the Elite- Mr Wearmouth stomping around in 5min laps to the new comers to the sport getting a taste of what its all about. Rd 2 is @ Hetton on Wednesday 25th August. The course will be run in the opposite direction and a few new section will be added as well, directions etc are in the EVENT INFO section, click on Autumn tab for a flyer to download or print off .
Selkirk DONE
What a fantastic weekend of cycling. The Rugby Ground was open from Friday and there was still quite a few left on the Monday still. The Road Sportif followed the same route as last year with plenty big hills and some fantastic descending on the Saturday. The MTB Marathon followed on the Sunday with over 1200 riders taking on the 4 courses. Great weekend of weather but poured down late on the Sunday night so ended up in the bar talking to Nick Craig who was on his holidays with his family and had been crusing around the 7 Staines. Oh and he was first in the 100K and his oldest son got 4th on the 28K. Well done to all the NE riders both on the Sat & Sun. John and his merry crew set up a great weekend of cycling, bring on next year
Check out some pics here – http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1/CRCMARATHONCYCLOPSSPORTIFSELKIRK