NECCL RD 8 WHICKHAM THORNS, GATESHEAD. SUN 17th JAN 2010
This is a new venue for Cyclo Cross and is set within the grounds/area of the Activity Centre. The Venue is based on the bankside adjacent to the A1 Western Bypass near to the Metro Centre. Tony Glover and John Mein have been test riding the venue and there will be a great mix of new terrain to test the riders skills on the day. There is a Free Carpark and the address is Market Lane, Dunston, Gateshead. The postcode for sat nav users is NE11 9NX
Plenty for the kids to do and the Wife/Girlfriend/Partner can go shopping as well, what more could you ask for
NECCL Rd 7 Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton Le Hole. Sun20th Dec 09
Well words or photos just dont do the setting at Hetton Lyons today justice. What a winter wonderland setting for the Christams Round. Nearly 55 riders turned out on the day to test their snow riding skills to the max. The U12’s raced on a new circuit set out by Jamie Brady & Dave McLean. The U16/14’s raced on the full sen circuit which was an altered version of Rd 1 planned by Tony Glover.
The kids had the most fun on the day but not on their bikes but making snowmen, sledging on the bmx track and of course snaowballing the adults !
The only thing missing was some Swiss Cowbells at the finishline.
Many thanks must got to Tony Glover, Dave McLean, Jamie Brady, Rob (from Trihard) and the Hetton Hawks ladies for the Festive Refreshments.
There was 12no cash prizes on the day and goodies for all the U16/14/12’s as well. 3no Free Race Entry Vouchers were also awarded for Rd 8 at Whickham Thorns on Sun 20th Jan 2010.
RD 7 HETTON LYONS COUNTY PARK. SUN 20th DEC 09
Please note change in venue as Neil Withrington has been involved in a road accident and knocked off his bike. He has suffered from a broken back but is recovering well. All for Neccl passes on there best wishes and a speedy recovery.
Tony Glover & Dave McLean had very kindly taken over the Rd and the will be moved to Hetton Lyons
All the other details remain the same ie times / fees etc
There will be a challenging course set out with a great mix of climbs, downhill, singletrack etc.
Facilities will include – car parking, indoor signing on, showers, toilets, changing rooms etc Directions- from the A1M turn off junction 62 and take the A690 towards Sunderland. Then take the slip road signposted A182 for Hetton Le Hole, continue along the road (Hetton Country Park is signposted with Brown tourist signs) until you see Barclays bank on your right. At the this junction turn left into Caroline Street, at the end turn right/straight on onto Downs Pit Lane. Hetton Lyons is on your right.
Please remember that if you are a TLI memeber to bring along your current membership card if not you will be charged the day fee – sorry but it the rules.
Dave Mc has informed me that the Hetton Hawks Ladies are putting on some festive refreshments so leave your sarnies at home and bring a couple of extra couple of £’s instead
NECCL RACE REPORT. ROUND 6- 13th Dec 09, Sports Centre, Meadowfield, Co Durham.
This round of the Winter Season was based within the grounds of the Sports Centre at Meadowfield and 75 riders were having a great battle for a few extra points to count towards their league positions. The course was a mix of downhill, climbing, off camber corners and flat sections. There was one section of singletrack through the woods and a few technical sections on the banks next to the all weather pitch / gable end of sports centre. The weather was cloudy but dry for the U12’s & U14/16’s race and the sun even came out briefly for the main race at 12.30pm. The course had to altered in a few places and some faster tarmac / gravel sections added as the field was a little soft in places due to the recent weather. The course held up very well considering and there was only a few softish sections to negotiate.
There was spot prizes for all the races which were sponsored by RINGLAND SCAFFOLDING & WESTBROOK CYCLES. The event was also supported by Durham County Council. Also presented on the day was 12no cash prizes & 3no Free Race Entry Vouchers for Rd 7 at Hetton Lyons on Sun 20th Dec 09. All the U12/14/16’s received a goodie bag as well.
Many thanks to Trevor Sharp, Richard Barnett & Ian Dunn for their assistance in setting out / altering the course and taking it all back in, without them this round would have not gone ahead.
Remember it is your best 6 from 9 rounds to finish the League inc min 1 after Christmas.
NECCL NEWS UPDATE. ROUND 6- 13th Dec 09, Sports Centre, Meadowfield, Durham.
Come and take on the grounds of the Sports Centre at Meadowfield. Many riders will be battling for points to count for their final league positions. The course will be very similar to the Autumn Series that was run this season taking in the singletrack section through the woods, climbing and descending on the bank side at the bottom end of the course and the short but steep ups and downs adjacent to the new all weather area and Sports Centre gable end. This year the race will be run in a clockwise direction.
The Round has been Sponsored by RINGLAND SCAFFOLDING & WESTBROOK CYCLES and supported by DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL. The total prize fund exceeds £220 worth. There will be 12no cash prizes, 3no FREE Race Entry Vouchers for Rd 7, Spot prizes for all 3no races & goodie bags for all U12’s.
Parking is based on the new car park on your right as you come off the main road. Registration is based in the rear of the sports centre NO MUDDY SHOES inside please. Facilities include- changing, toilets, drink/snack machines, signing on / presentation.
Directions- Leave the A1 at junction 62 and follow the A690 through Durham, Nevilles Cross, Langley Moor then the Sports Centre is on your right hand side. It will be sign posted off the A690. Postcode for sat nav users – DH7 8RS.