Category: Events

Why not join in on a ride leaving at 10.00am from various locations to the Festival at Bents Park, South Shields on Sunday 13th June. Deatials can be found on this flyer http://www.sunderlandclarion.org.uk/images/CNE2010/CNE2010poster.pdf  and here on page 9 http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibrary/Transport/Leaflets/Cycleguide2010.pdf  it is free and plenty for the whole family to do.

If you missed out on the World Cup at Dalby earlier on this year then you can now test your riding skills around the same XC World Cup Course on Sunday. Remember if you don’t pre enter then you have to pay an extra £7 to park and an extra £5 to enter on the day. The Crew are also desperately looking for Marshall’s for the event so contact them if you can spare a day watching the riders go by enjoying the pain & pleasure. All the info is here – http://www.nutcrackermtb.co.uk/dalby.html

Also if you are down on the Saturday before call in past Purple Mountain before 1pm & get 20% off see below

Yes its that time of year again when Northern Cyclone hits the Big Toon. Starts on Fri 11th Night – Leazes Crits, always a great night of fun & entertainment with riders crashing into barriers/ skidding on duck poo / pedestrians run over / dreadful weather / riders pelting the officals with water bottles etc etc. Sat 12th is the Sportif with three distances (no on the day entry) and to finish off with the  Beaumont Trophy Elite Road Race on Sun 13th.

Yes it this Thursday night – all the roads that the circuit will be using will be closed from anytime between 8.00am – 12.00am for them to set up the course. The start/finish line is on the road opposite the entrance to Durham School on Grove Road. Remeber to smile for the TV cameras as it will be on ITV4 7.00pm Friday 28th May.

18.00 riders warm up on the circuit and signing on opens

18.45 signing on closes

18.50 riders form up on the start/finish line with team mascots

19.00 race strats 1hour + 5laps

19.15 sprint 1

19.30 sprint 2

19.45 sprint 3

20.00 5 laps to go bell

20.15 race ends

20.30 podium ceremont and presentations

Michelles Ride 2010 in aid of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, organised by Sustrans. There are three rides all leaving from Duridge Bay Country Park.  5, 20 & 40miles. £7.50 per adult, £5 per child or £15 for 2 adults + 2 kids. All recieve a goodybag, T shirt  & entry to a prize raffle. Many other attractions on the day including the 3 SIXTY Stunt Team, face painting, bouncy castle, nordic walking, stalls etc. Recommend MTB as some of the route has offroad sections.

More info here  http://michellesride.vox.com 

This year it has moved to Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshaed. NE10 0EF. Doors open at 10.30am & close at 3.00pm. More info here http://www.cycle-promotions.co.uk/

So if you are not going to 24hrs Event @ Newcastleton or Newcastel Phoenix Crits @ Hetton or Nutcracker Rd 2 @ Aske then pop along to the sale and grab a bargain / stock up on consumables for the year

24 Hours of Exposure UK Solo MTB Champs are being held just over the Border at 7 Staines Newcastleton. Events start on Friday 21st May and the race starts at Midday Sat 22nd for 24hrs of fun (sorry should that be hell !) Newcastleton has fantastic trails and the weekend will be action packed.

all the details are here http://www.sip-events.co.uk/solo-home.html and there is a £4K prize pot as well

There will be pro’s coming to take on the challenge of the hilly cobbled streets of Durham on Thursday 27th May @ 7.00pm. It is a short lap so there will be plenty of spectating during the race.  I would suggest a viewing point on the cobbled uphill as that will probably be the slowest point or on the hairpin right corner near to the Halifax Building Society

 

More info here – http://www.tourseries.co.uk/RoundInfo.asp?Round=DURHAM&Id=183

Route map here – http://www.tourseries.co.uk/CircuitMaps/Durham.pdf

I will be there with camera so will upload a Gallery of the evenings action and a event report.

Some of the greatest road and track cycle racing talent is to battle it out through the historic streets of Durham in a bid to be crowned the UK’s champion team.Olympic, Commonwealth Games and elite national riders will come to the city for the first time on Thursday, May 27, for the second round of the televised 2010 Halfords Tour Series. Durham is one of 10 cities chosen to host the evening races which start at 7pm and the ride will be broadcast as live on ITV4 at 7pm the following evening. On each night of the tour, which kicks off at London’s Canary Wharf on May 25, teams will compete in a thrill-filled hour of intense, high octane, attacking racing. At 15-minute intervals, the peleton will also contest three sprints in the Series’ Sprint Competition sponsored by Boardman Bikes. Durham has its own team – Endura Racing – competing throughout the 10 rounds captained by three-time Olympic medallist Rob Hayles, who also captained last year’s winning team. The free event, which is supported by Durham County Council starts and finishes at which is hosting the cyclists. The circuit takes in Margery Lane, Crossgate, South Street, and Grove Street and is particularly difficult with cobbles, steep hills and very sharp bends more in keeping with Continental rather than UK circuits. Good vantage points will be the climb up South Street, the finishing straight on towards Grove Street towards Durham School, and at the top of Crossgate Bank near The Elm Tree and The Angel public houses.

 Cllr Simon Henig, Leader of Durham County Council, said: “To host this dynamic series of races is another indication of ’s growing national profile as a visitor destination. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to have such a spectacular event, which we hope will inspire champions of the future, in the city streets, while at the same time it will showcase Durham and its superb cultural offer to a prime time national television audience. “The event not only promotes sustainable transport which is one of our key aims but will be a significant boost to the local economy,” he said.

 Hugh Roberts, Chief Executive of The Halfords Tour Series said: “We are delighted to bring the Halfords Tour Series to Durham in 2010. Durham has provided us with a fantastic and challenging course that will test all the teams taking part in the event this year. We are positive that this will help generate a real buzz amongst all the spectators on the evening of the race. “We have enjoyed working closely with Durham to put on what I’m sure will be a fantastic event on the May 27.”

 Riders will warm up from 6pm and be available for autographs and photographs at the race podium. Race goers are advised to use the Park and Ride at Howlands, Sniperley or Belmont which will be open until 10pm or park at County Hall after 4pm.  City centre streets will be closed for the race and car parks will be busy because of Durham Mystery Plays performances.

Yes it is this weekend so get yourself down to see how to ride offroad properly ! full programme of events over both days. Take a few quid as there are some trade stands as well. Our NECCL photographer is going to be there both days so we should have some cracking pics when he gets back

ps he is that keen he is riding there and back as well – cool

 

 

On-the-day gate prices:
Day Pass:
 – Adult: £12.50
 – Under 18: £9
 – Under 6: free
 – Family: £35
Weekend Pass:
 – Adult: £ 17
 – Under 18: £13.50
 – Under 6: Free
 – Family: £50

SATURDAY – 24th April
 – 13.00 XC – Men Juniors
 – 13.01 XC – Women Juniors
 – 15.00 Dalby Dare Event

SUNDAY – 25th April
 – 10.45 XC – Women Elite
 – 14.30 XC – Men Elite

Yes Croft is starting again on Tue’s evenings – 100% traffic free – details –

CROFT CIRCUIT RACES. Croft Motor Racing Circuit, Near Darlington. All categories, Various Distance Handicap Circuit Races. 

Starting at 1830hrs for Juveniles and 1915hrs for all others. 

Juveniles Members £2, Non Members £4.  All others Members £8, Non Members £10.

Series Coordinator is Bryan Bliss.  01325 378 227