Well Hetton has finally softened up after a dry & dumpy Autumn Series. There was heavy rain on Saturday afternoon and a shower just before the main race which made the course very slippy in places. There was many a rider ‘over the bars’ on the off chamber corners and was great fun. There was three races on the day starting the U12’s on a shortened course with a up followed by a nice down, B Dowson (Hetton Hawks) taking the win after a good battle with J Wilson (Stockton Wheelers) and A Brown (Hetton Hawks) taking a strong third (1st U10). Next up was the U14/16’s on the full course cutting a track through for the adults with J Mann (Derwentside CC) leding from the start to take the win, J Howard (Cleveland Wheelers) 2nd and N Hamilton (Hetton Hawks) 3rd. Then the heavens opened just before the main race started but stopped dry during the main race. Full results are in the RESULTS SECTION. Pics are here – https://picasaweb.google.com/neccl247 Many thanks to Colin and all his helpers on the dya for organising the event and a thanks must also go to John from Springboard Sunderland & Sunderland Council for use of the Country Park.
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RD 2 Sun 14th Oct @ Hetton Lyons Country Park
NEXT UP NECCL Round 2 Sunday 14th October 2012 Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton Le Hole, Downs Pit Lane, Hetton Le Hole. DH5 0RH Directions- from the A1M turn off junction 62 and take the A690 towards Sunderland. Then take the slip road signposted A182 for Hetton Le Hole, continue along the road (Hetton Country Park is signposted with Brown tourist signs) until you see Barclays bank on your right. At the this junction turn left into Caroline Street, at the end turn right/straight on onto Downs Pit Lane. Hetton Lyons is on your right.
Map – https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=217355571337672277136.00048c2fcdc2a68ec56c0&msa=0
Facilities – Cafe, free car parking, indoor signing on, toilets, showers & changing facilities
Organiser – Colin Ash www.blackhawkbikes.com new shop open in Stockton
U12’s 10.30am Free 10-15mins
U14/16’s/Novice Lady 11.15am £3 30mins
Sen/Vet/Lady/Jun 12.30pm £5 memebrs, £10 non members 50-60 mins
Marie Curie Cancer Etape Pennines Sun 7th Oct
The biggest cycling event hits Co Durham this weekend. The etape event village is open at Ushaw College just outside Bearpark. The 78 mile route has some classic steep climbs in over Weardale and forecast is looking good. Good luck to any NECCL riders who have entered. It will also be fantastic to watch, check out the route map here http://www.etapepennines.co.uk/coursemaps.html
Well done to the 1327 finishers, fastest riders came across the line in 4.07.25 and the last rider was 9.22.57 with only 78 DNF’s. Could not have asked for any better weather, fantastic day
ONE PEAK RACE REPORT, RESULTS & PICS
One Peak of Hetton – Yes it was back again for another season for riders to test their legs out on the One Peak of Hetton 1.4 mile course. Scot ran the course in an anti clockwise direction so the riders had a helping hand from the strong breeze to reach the top every lap 🙂 In the Main race the drizzle kept off and the sun even came out for the laps few laps. There was a pack of fiver riders for most of the race with a couple dropping off near the end. On the bell lap C Ash and C May were wheel to wheel with C May (Velo Club Edinburgh) taking the win on the line 8 laps 51.44 with C Ash (Blackhawckbikes) second 51.45, M Graham (Dirt Wheels Cycles) coming in third 53.01. There was close battles between small packs of riders making a great race. Evey rider who signed on got a goodie then after the refreshments they all got a prize. In the U16/14/12’s race J Howard (Cleveland Wheelers CC) led from the start to cover 4 laps in 28.18, A Brown (Infinity Cycles) second then P Errington (Hetton Hawks CC) third. The firsts race of the day was on a shortened course and A Brown U10 (Hetton Hwaks CC) led from the start and had a very strong race covering 5 lpas in 11.54, second was Lititia Hay U8 (Hetton Hawks CC). All the kids got goodies after there races. Many thanks to MBE, Springboard Sunderland, Sunderland Council, Tony L & helpers. Photos are here https://picasaweb.google.com/neccl247/MBEOnePeakOfHetton and results are in the One Peak 2012 Section.
NEXT UP -One Peak Of Hetton Sun 30th Sept
** UPDATE** Everything is sorted & ready to go for this Sunday. The course will be set on the Hill side of the Country Park (same as Autumn Series) using the best traks there is. The rain on Monday & Tuesday has softened the ground but we will avoid any mud/soft areas as best as possible. There is a box full of spot prizes so no one should go away emptied handed. There is some lovely cake as well !
NEXT UP – One Peak of Hetton Sun 30th Sept @ Hetton Lyons Country Park, full details are in the One peak 2012 Section (please note the different start times to normal) There will be loads of spot prizes for all three races followed by free refreshments as normal afterwards 😉 Full course details will be posted before the event and updates etc
10.45am U10 15m £1
11.15am U12/14/16 30min £3 (U12 £1)
12.00am Sen/Vet/Lady/Jun 50-60min £5 mem, £10 non mem
Directions- from the A1M turn off junction 62 and take the A690 towards Sunderland. Then take the slip road signposted A182 for Hetton Le Hole, continue along the road (Hetton Country Park is signposted with Brown tourist signs) until you see Barclays bank on your right. At the this junction turn left into Caroline Street, at the end turn right/straight on onto Downs Pit Lane. Hetton Lyons is on your right.
Map – http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/user?uid=101311527211008442142&hl=en&gl=uk
Updated – WINTER SERIES RD1 Newton Aycliffe- Report, Pics & Results
Well its called the Winter Series but riders were racing in best weather conditions we have had all summer with temperatures hitting 22 degress around the course with a breeze in places and dust in the air. The event was based at Woodham Academy and set within the grounds, comprising of mixed terrain and a couple of ditches to test the riders skills out. The day started with the U12’s doing a shortned course around the top field with B Dowson 1st U12 leading from the start and held a good strong gap inc lapping the littler ones, 2nd J Wilson U12 followed through then 3rd A Brown U10. The second race was the U14/16’s with N Hamilton U14 taking 1st place who pulled away from the start and held the same gap for the duration of the race, 2nd J Anderson U14, 3rd T Tanfield U14 with L Kotch 1st U16. The Sen race had a very fast start from the top of the field with a good field of strong riders taking on the 1.32mile course. After a couple of laps C Ash had pulled a gap from A Nixon with the rest of field forming smaller groups and having good battles between themselves. At the end it was a blackhawkbikes wipe out with C Ash 1st, A Nixon 2nd & D Binks 3rd. E Davidson was 1st Jun, R Powell 1st V40 & I Robson 1st V50. Full results are in the results section now. Nearly 400 free pics here https://picasaweb.google.com/neccl247/NECCLRD1NewtonAycliffe Many thanks to Tony Liddle VC167, I Dunn Ferryhill Wheelers and all the helpers on the day. Also many thanks to Woodham Academy, Willmot Dixon & Durham County Council for use of the land and facilities. Garmin and strava stats are here http://www.strava.com/runs/21374504 and http://connect.garmin.com/activity/220610191
WINTER SERIES RD1 Sun 9th Sept @ Newton Aycliffe
NECCL WINTER SERIES 12-13 Rd 1 Sun 9th Sept @ Woodham Community College, Newton Aycliffe.
** update ** Its going to be sunny and red hot so take your sun tan cream and plenty to drink. 22 degress during the main race! Make the most of it while you can. This is a new venue for CX and will be a fantastic start to a new season of racing within the NE. There will be three races on the day for all ages and abilities on any type of offroad bike. Registration is on the day so turn up early with a few £’s in your pocket. Full details are in the Events Info section to your right. There is an increase in number of cash priIzes we pay out on the day this season to 16no. Directions-turn off the A167 (North or South), onto the B6443 (opposite Aycliffe School). Turn right into Washington Crescent (two entrances), and follow road around until Wolsey Close (signpost for Woodham College). Turn in and then left through college gates. Address / post code is:- Woodham CTC, Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham. DL5 4AX. Many thanks to Tony Liddle VC167 for organising the event.
U12’s 10.30am Free 10-15mins
U14/16’s/Novice Lady 11.15am £3 30mins
Sen/Vet/Lady/Jun 12.30pm £5 memebrs, £10 non members 50-60min
Best 6 from 10 inc minimum 1 round after Christmas to count for overall league prizes/standing.
MBE GRAND FINAL REPORT
Busy nights racing at the Country Park with 59 riders warming themselves up ready for the start of winter series this Sunday @ Newton Aycliffe. The weather and ground conditions were fantastic on the night and the course was altered from Rd 3 in places just to give it a little mix up of all terrain types. Well done to A Martin Cestria Cycles 1st on the night & overall winner of the series, young L Parkin Infinity Cycles was overall runner up of the series by one point from K Haswell Cestrria Cycles. T Mein MTS winner on the night and overall U14 winner. B Dowson Hetton Hawks was overall U12 winner & A Brown Hetton Hawks winner on the night and overall U10 winner with L Hay Hetton Hawks overall U8 winner. Overall there was 80 riders competing over series with 29 league finishers. Many thanks to John & Co from Springboard for the use of the land and facilities. Hope everyone enjoyed the series and hope to see you all at the One Peak of Hetton on Sun 30th Sept 2012. Results & updated League table are in the results section. Couple hundred + pics 🙂 https://picasaweb.google.com/neccl247/MBEAUTUMNRD4
GRAND FINAL AUTUMN RD4
GRAND FINAL -Rd 4 @ Hetton Wed 5th Sept for more fun & action. The event is open to all ages / abilities and you can take part on any type of bike suitable for offroad use. Sign on is on the evening and all you need is a helmet. There will three races on the night based around the park land of the country park. Full details of the series are in the Autumn Section to your right. Course is will be similar to Rd3 but in the opposite direction with a few small changes http://connect.garmin.com/activity/215975861. There will be free goodies for all the kids. Free refreshments & Presentation after the main race as well. PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY TIME TO GET SIGNED ON, BIKE SORTED ETC. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER DONT FORGET YOUR CARD OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY THE NON MEMBER FEE 🙁
MBE AUTUMN SERIES RD3 – Report etc
Hetton Lyons Country Park was looking good and so was the evenings weather. 46 riders turned up on the night to battle around the longer more easy flowing 1.5mile course which was different to the first two rounds. Well done to A Martin (overall winner of the series now), T Mein (overall U14 winner) & A Brown (overall U10 winner) for winning their races. N Hamilton & L Hay won the spot prizes. Results & updated League table are in the results section. Couple hundred + pics 🙂 https://picasaweb.google.com/neccl247/MBEAUTUMNRD3 Strava stats here http://app.strava.com/rides/19608641#353297438