Yes so much for the dry day that was forecast, it was continuous rain for start to finish for all three races. Hats off to everyone who turned up and competed today, massive turn out for the main race- 72 brave riders & 94 riders in total on the day. In all the 9 years of Darlington that has to the wettest of them all. The course still held up well under the top few inches of mud but was hard going for the slower lads out there. The fast lads were flying around the big circuit in the grounds of Branksome School. The Sponsor for the round http://www.aristocratleisure.co.uk/ paid for all the Kids and Adults prizes, check them out and a Big Thank You. Also a big thank you to Ian,Tony, Richy & Andy inc all the helpers/marshalls from Ferryhill Wheelers & VC167. The Race Report, Results & some Photos are in the NEWS Section .
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Steaming like the Locomotion @ Darlo today
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 🙂
3 Peaks Blown Away
Yes the 48th 3 Peaks CX event has been and gone for another year. The weather was dry but there was a slight wind (you would understand if you were there). Robb Jebb was the clear winner this year with Nick Craig Runner Up. Photos are now in the gallery http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1/3PeaksCX and the results are here http://live.sportident.co.uk/home/event/fullresults.html?&eventid=7a00f440-8815-4a47-b609-70b6ce601584&mobile=false NE riders results are in the NEWS section. Congratulations to all the NE who managed to struggle around the 3 humps.
This Sunday – the KILLER – 3 Peaks CX
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
Enduro’ ed right up @ Hetton
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 .
TODAY’S THE DAY, THE BIG’UN @ HETTON
**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 🙂
Heat stroke at Thorns
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.
RD 1 Whickham Thorns, Gateshead. 12th Sept
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.
OH What a Night ! (not the song either)
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.
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.