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.
A few events this weekend which you can also enter on the day, The Durham Beast- 50miles with nearly 6000ft climbing http://www.durhambigride.co.uk/ route is fantastic. The classic & very popular Hell of the North 100miles leaving from Darlington http://www.darlingtoncyclingclub.co.uk/events.html @ only £2.50 ! and also the Evans Ride It @ Coniston, offroad on the Sat 15, 25, 35 miles & road on the Sun 4 different routes 13, 33, 52, 62 miles http://www.evanscycles.com/ride-it/lake-district-4th-5th-september-2010
Yes get your diaries out and pencil yourself in for Saturday 18th September 2010. All the details can be found by clicking on the SUPER ENDURO page tab above. Course will have a great mix of varied terrain and probably be around 2 miles in length and there will be events for all ages and abilities. Entry will be on the day. Please spread the word about this new event as there may be a few more planned throughout the season.
Ideal pre 3 Peaks training for those who have been accepted ! Bring it on 
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.
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.
The course has been set and all the info is in the NEWS Section. A longer and slightly more technical course this week run in the opposite direction. 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.
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
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 .
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
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 !
Barnesbury CC are organising an offroad afternoon @ Gallagher Park, Bedlington (behind the Police Stattion) NE22 7EA. First is the under 12’s individual time trial, less than 5 minutes – 1.15pm, then its the under 12’s cross country race 1.30pm - 10 to 15 minutes. Entry for under 12’s is only £1
Then it is the 12 to 16 year old individual TT 1.55pm, followed
by the 12-16 massed start cross country event 20- 25 minutes – 2.15 pm. Entry for 12-16 is only £3. Need parental consent and a helmet.
The senior event is run under the rules of the TLI 3pm. 45 minutes plus one lap. Very simple affair on a small circuit around 1.2km in lenghth(est.), cost is £5 TLI member, £7 non member.
Both events are entry on the line only.
TLI event ideal for novices on a not very technically demanding course.
Should be a canny afternoon of biking for the family.
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.
