N of E Champs – Sun 5th Dec 2011 Brockhole, Lake District. Scot has just come home early from the Lakes & took over 3hrs from Penrith to Co Durham! and was minus 16 when he left. A66 is closed in both directions, Alston/ Hartside route is closed, Kirkstone Pass road is closed and the A69 is openish but and the ave speed is approx 30mph if you are very lucky, forecast to snow in the Lakes for the next 48 hrs as well and they are expecting 8-10″ on top of a covering already so if you are going please be fully prepared. Full info click here – http://www.nwcca.org.uk/2010/11/wheelbase-north-of-england-cyclocross-championship-2010/
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Snow Funtastic
Well thats Rd 5 over and the first race in the snow of the season. Race Report, link to photos etc are in the NEWS Section. Many thanks must got to all the Sponors & helpers for a fantsic event. Next up is Rd 6 @ Dalton Park Shopping Complex on Sun 12th Dec .
Also the Presentation Night details are now confirmed, check out the Presentation Night section for full info.
ITS ON – Snow X here we come !
UPDATE– there has been no overnight snow in Durham so the event is still on. A final check will be made early morning but the course is going to be shortened & made easier in places.
Next up Rd 5 28th Nov @ Meadowfield Sports Centre – the Round is now Sponsored by-
RINGLAND SCAFFOLDING – for all your scaffolding needs across the NE and at a competive price as well – ring Mark on 0191 3855876
Westbrook Cycles – for all your cycling needs check out their new website www.westbrookcycles.co.uk or give the lads a ring on 01642 710232, and
RK Catering will be at the event to provide you with all your your food & drink requirements on the day. Roger can cover any outdoor event across the NE, give him a ring on 07816 825978. and
Durham County Council – Mark at the Sports Centre. UPDATE – The prize pot keeps on growing, its now £330 worth on the day !
Course update – planning is complete but there may be a few changes on the day depending upon the what happens overnight on Sat. There will be a couple of different sections that have not been used before hopefully. Full details are in the EVENTS INFO section and the course map is here –http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113540824103426838983.000495e4ad89b8fc68c30&t=h&z=16
NEWS FLASH – some great bargains
Yes news just in that Infinity Cycles are having a Grand Re Opening at their new larger premises this Sat 13th Nov. For one day only there is a min 15% off all lines and some items upto 50% off. They have moved to Unit B, Littleburn Business Centre, Mill Road, Langley Moor, Co Durham. DH7 8ET, opposite Godfrey Syrett and up from ATS tyres. Pop along and see Dave and his team and dont forget to mention NECCL and pick up one of our flyers. Its less than a 2 min walk over to the Sports Centre Grounds so bring your bike along and have a practice for Rd 5 whilst your there. www.infinity-cycles.co.uk
Update – the opening went very well and there was cake & refreshments on as well. There was plenty of people picking from a full range of CX bikes, both Scott & Cube are avaiable to try out.
News Update
Nat Trophy Rd 3 – Mallory Park Sun 14th Nov – results are in, Sen- S Ward 22nd, K Murray 30th, M Lewis Dns/Dnf, S Wearmouth Dns/Dnf. Vet 40 – S Brazier 15th. Vet 50 – B Kipling 5th, C Featherstone 9th. U14 – E Brady 7th. U16 – J Edmond 21st. Jun – A Martin 11th. Well done to the 8 finishers and for travelling the near 400mile road trip.
The Columba Chemo Classic charity Sportive is on the 13th Nov 2010, 65 miles with 4500ft climbing leaving and finishing @ Richmond Cricket Club, more info here – http://www.colombachemoclassic.org.uk UPDATE – well done to the 223 riders who completed the course on a dry but cold day.
Clogging Hell, Mech Snapping Fantastic
What another fantstic turnout, a recored breaking 117 riders on a dry day for a change but the overnight / early morning heavy rain made for very testing ground and bike conditions. A full race report and links to the photos is in the NEWS section. Many thanks to Alan Nixon and all his helpers on the day for a fantastic event. Also a big thanks to Blawkhawkbikes for sponsoring the spot prizes.
Preston Park – here we come
Rd 4 Sun 7th Nov 2010 @ Preston Park, we return to this venue which was brought back into the calender again last year by Alan and it was a fantastic event last season which made it one of the most popular. Its a great venue / course and is a great day out for all inc kids as there is a cafe, two play parks, animals to have look around inc the Museum/Hall as well if you have time. Oh and free carparking as well. Full info inc directions etc and COURSE MAP are in the EVENT INFO section. Alans update – “The course is similar to last year but run in reverse and misses out the bridge that caused a few problems. There is a new climb to replace bridge section for all the climbers out there.”
If you thought the last couple of races were hard then check out this video clip of a proper CX race – just think of it the next time you are struggling up a hill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_Fs1QtsOY
Record turnout for a Good Old Mudfest @ Hetton
There was a fantastic turount for Rd 3 of the NECCL Winter Series 10/11 with 111 riders competing over the days action. The course was testing plenty of riders skills to the max and tyres grip were pushed to the limits, some times too far ! Race report is in the News section with links to the Photos and the Results are in the Results section. Video Clip links are now in the Race Report. Many thanks to Geoff, Jason, Dave and helpers on the day for a fantastic event.
Well done to the four riders who did the Nat Trophy Rd2 @ Ipswich Vet 40- 21st S Brazier MTS, U16- 25th J Edmond Ferryhill Wheelers, U14- 7th E Brady MTS, Sen- 34th M Lewis MTS. That was some road trip of nearly 600 miles return. Nat Trophy Rd 3 14th Nov @ Mallory Park – there are 8no NE riders entered so good luck.
RACE DAY – HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Yes its race day and Hetton is looking ok. There hasent been hardly any rain this week so Hetton is looking good. The forecast is looking reasonable as well but there might be some light rain showers for the last race. Cold though so wrap up warm and dont forget the clocks have changed as well ! Please allow plenty time to get signed on etc and if you are a TLI Member dont forget your card. Dont forget to stop for the main presentation after the last race as you could win a spot prize carried over from the Darlington event. The Race Report will be in the News setion, the Photos will be in the Gallery and the Results will be in the Results section !!
Preston Park next Sunday oh YES cannot wait
Rd 3 Barnesbury Bogieman Halloween CX Race
NECCL WINTER SERIES RD 3 Sun 31st Oct @ Hetton Lyons Country Park. Barnesbury Bogieman Halloween Event ! Yes we are running a Halloween Special CX round with optional fancy dress if you wish. There will be 3no Spot prizes for the most frightening U12’s as well as all the normal cash prizes for all cat’s on the day. Full Event Information is in the Event Info Section inc the best course map you will ever see ! The course has a fantastic mix of all types of terrain and there is a seperate course for the U12’s. Also the spot
prizes from Rd 2 will be presented as well at the end. The Premier / Inter / Sportif Leagues will be set up after 
this Rd based on the riders results so far this season and from previous years overall positions. Oh dont think the budget will run to Pumpkin pits and Pumpkin markers but who knows ! there may be one or two lurking in the darkest wooded singletrack sections !!
Rd 4 Sun 7th Nov @ Preston Park, Stockton on Tees – more info to follow on this fantastic event.