Below are local hill climb races. These races are run under the rules of CTT [Cycling Time Trials] of which PPYCC are members. Race are open to 12 years and over but riders under 18 years need to submit a Parental Permission Form when they turn up to a club event. All riders need to pre-enter…
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We invited club member Joe Bishop, who is a keen follower of pro bike racing, to write us some race reports. Here is his first, and if you missed the Vuelta Espana, or you can’t remember after 3 weeks who won which stage then read on for a fluent and memorable summary of the race.…
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Many of you will be familiar with our annual end of season event, Pedal in Preston Park. Keeping with tradition, this year’s will be on the last Saturday of the PPYCC season, 31st October. Please keep the day clear so that you can come along to join in the fun. Exclusive PPYCC and VCJubilee session…
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Sunday road rides continue on Sunday 13th for riders 12 and older (with parental permission) . Parents are encouraged to come along. Meet at the track ready to leave at 10.00am for a two hour ride though note that we commonly return by 12.30. There will be no charge but the nature of these rides is that a higher level of self-sufficiency…
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Outer Ring Riders With the club circuit championships at Cyclopark less than a month away we will continue to develop our circuit racing skills. Please note that at the AGM in November some award categories will be based on the racing at this event. One theme of the session will be ‘starts.’ Check your shoes and…
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Inner Ring Riders The weather forecast for Saturday morning is not great Please keep an eye on the PPYCC website as we will confirm (before 8am on Saturday morning) if the session is on or off Also a couple of reminders; 1. If you are new to the club and need to borrow a bike…
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Sunday road rides continue on Sunday 6th for riders 12 and older (with parental permission) . Parents are encouraged to come along. Meet at the track ready to leave at 10.00am for a two hour ride though note that we commonly return by 12.30. There will be no charge but the nature of these rides is that a higher level of self-sufficiency…
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Sadly the Adult Velocity Races on 12th September have had to be cancelled due to several reasons, including lower than expected entry numbers, and therefore the Youth Velocity races do not now have a venue, and have also been cancelled. PPYCC will therefore be running normal Inner and Outer Ring sessions on Saturday 12th September.
The Save Preston Park Velodrome campaign is organising a ride on Saturday 5th September to raise awareness of the need for ongoing renovation and upkeep of the track to maintain it’s future use for cyclists and other sports. PPYCC very much support the campaign and would like to promote the ride on Saturday. Therefore please…
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Save the Track help required We need marshals to help increase the safety of those taking part in the Save the Track ride from Steine Gardens to Preston Park Track, this Saturday the 5th. Duties are simple but help is essential. You can still take part in the ride but will be allocated appropriate High Vis…
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