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
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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.
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
Not long now ! and New Events as well
Yes time has flew over and its not long to the start of the CX season which kicks off with Rd 1 on Aug 18th. For further details click on the NEWS section tab above. Its simple / no fuss / no rules apart from turn up, sign on and pay, oh and you must wear a helmet! In total there are 12 events and the Winter Series details are now updated and we will be the Best Value for Money CX racing in the NE by 50% . FULL DETAILS are now on the EVENT INFO section (click on the tab at the top). We are also planning a few changes / updates to the series as well.
On that note Muddy Brown’s Events is planning some SUPER CX/MTB 
ENDRUO EVENTS during the season. More on this soon but just think of two CX events back to back and a little more just for some fun !
Blew away @ Grassington
First time the Marathon series has hit the Yorkshire Dales and base camp was 
at Kilnsey, a small village just outside Grassington with a pub less than 5mins walk away! There was 4 different routes on offer all starting at 10.00am and heading off up the first hill of the day, followed by a short downhill then up another bigish climb over the moors. The descent from that down the road again was fantastic and very quick, alittle too quick for some ! from their riders split up depending upon what distance they were doing. The event was very well marshalled & sign posted, T shirt isnt too bad either! not to mention the goodie bags!
As for the weather what a weekend of two halfs with the Saturday hot & sunny with a strongish wind upto early evening then on the Sunday dry to start with a gentle breeze but come dinnertime it was pouring down and you could hardly stand up.
Some photos are here http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1/CRCMTBMartahonGrassington was intending to take many more action shots on the fells but by the time we got back and changed it was too wet & windy to head into the hills again, sorry.
The next round is at Selkirk with the Road Sportives on the Sat 31st July and MTB Marathons on the Sun 1st Aug, all the info here http://www.mtb-marathon.co.uk/events/selkirk.php (probably the best one, I only say that because I enjoy the weekend of riding up there every year!)
York Cycle Show Report & Photos
What a weekend of two halfs. On the Saturday you could just about stand up for the wind blowing across the race course and heavy showers but come Sunday it was red hot and no wind. What a fantastic weekend of Cycling for all ages & abilities- organised rides for all abilities, evening pub rides, band, auctions, sales, trade stands, grass track racing, cyclo x racing, kids racing, skills, stunt demo’s, old bikes, bo clown (he was the best!) and the Minster Parade – which was a much better route and alot more organised than previous years. All in all a great weekend, some photos here to show you some of the action http://picasaweb.google.com/scotbrown1/YorkCycleShow
