Author: Anthony Rogers

News of Past Members

It is a delight when our membership maintains their cycling activity after moving on from the club and, even more so when they keep us updated on their exploits. We have news of 5 past members who have maintained cycling as a central part of their lives, and we would like to share some of…
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Giro d’Italia riders from Preston Park

The Giro d’Italia is almost bookended by riders who have competed at the Preston Park omnium in years gone past. Can you work out who they are?

Review of The Highway Code

Why not support cyclists and pedestrians by contributing to the Government’s ‘Review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.’ It closes on 27th October so there are only a few days left. Chris Boardman, Manchester’s Cycling Commissioner, says that he agrees with all the proposals in the document…
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Westminster University children’s cycling during lockdown survey

We have received a request from Katy Rodda who is a local cycling mum, cycling activist and academic researcher. Katy hopes that you may be interested in completing this survey which investigates children’s cycling experience during the lockdown and we encourage you to complete it. “Please note that this survey is only for parents or carers…
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Updated cycling guidance for the pandemic

British Cycling has now cancelled all authorised cycling activity until the 30th June and, on the same day, the Government has instructed people not to venture outdoors other than on defined permissible business. Thus, we have updated our earlier guidance on exercising during this enforced quarantine period. We need to remind you that the instruction…
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PPYCC’s first Olympian

We are very pleased to announce that Felix English, who started his cycling career with PPYCC, has been selected with team mate Mark Downey to represent Ireland in the track Madison at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The duo qualified at the final opportunity defeating the other eligible teams, Hong Kong and Portugal, by being better…
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Paid volunteer opportunities for PPYCC

This offer is also open to friends and family To help support the Sussex Cycle Racing League Circuit Races on Sunday mornings [Sundays, 9am to 1pm: Feb 23rd, March 1st, March 8th, March 15th, March 22, March 29th] we wish to recruit young volunteers to help with marshalling, or potentially other roles if individuals are…
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Xmas ride and lunch with VCJ

We have kindly been invited to join VCJ on their festive Christmas ride and lunch on Saturday 21st December. VCJ have a Xmas ride each year with bikes and riders suitably decorated.  The ride is from the Adur Outdoor Activity Centre in Shoreham along the Downslink then across to Shipley for lunch at the school…
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Volunteers still needed for Sunday’s cross race

Can you fill one of these gaps in our marshalling schedule? If so please contact Anthony by texting 07757284814 with your name and slot or email anthony@ppycc.org.uk