Racing
Ixworth Cycle Races 2010 Saturday, 06 March 2010 22:38 |  Written by Adrian Grimwood |  
Held on the first Bank Holiday in May, it has consistently produced fast exciting racing, close finishes with often the need for the photo to decide the places. The course, a 800 meter approx circuit, centred in the village of Ixworth is quite demanding and a good test of riders abilities. Race winners will need to have good speed backed up by good bike handling skills and the will to be first over the line. This is very evident in the childrens races, which often produces the most competitive races and the most enthusiastic crowd of spectators and Mums & Dads. For the adults there is the new two race format which features an individual category race, followed by an invitational race at the end of the day. These invitational races will be made up of race winners and E/1/2 riders in Race “A”; with other riders in to Race “B”. These races will be 40 to 50 mins respectively plus 5 laps. If you rode last year or in previous years I hope you enjoyed your day with us at Ixworth and look forward to seeing you there again this year. Adrian Grimwood ~ Event co-ordinator Last Updated (Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:54) |
Race Training Sessions start Tuesday March 30Saturday, 06 March 2010 07:38 | Written by Barry Denny |
The clocks change on March 27 and we need to make the most of the early summer evenings, so we are planning a short series of training sessions for those riders aiming to tackle road, circuit or track racing this season. This includes youngsters with plans to race and adult riders new to these disciplines, but we also need some experienced riders to help and gain some benefit themselves. We will divide up into groups to suit all abilities and will concentrate on short, sharp efforts, cornering, riding close to others, ‘following a wheel’ and chain gang techniques. We will hold these at and around Denny Bros service yard, Kempson Way and will start very promptly at 6pm, (please plan to arrive at 5.45), approx one hour duration.
We plan to run these sessions for five consecutive weeks; that will bring us up to the Ixworth Circuit Races (Mon 3rd May), so you’ll hopefully be ready to enter, or at the very least understand the efforts being made by those who have!
Steve Newman wins Roller Racing TrophyMonday, 01 March 2010 08:41 | Written by Barry Denny |
The club’s Roller Racing Championship took place on Saturday Feb 27 at Stanningfield Village Hall. Perhaps the change of venue from the normal Horringer Hall caused the much lower than normal support that the event suffered, with only eight riders willing to suffer/enjoy the action. This took the form of fixed wheel bikes on rollers, all geared the same, and attached by the use of front fork yokes. All riders recorded a qualifying time at the 500 metre distance and thereafter facing knock-out rounds, two riders at a time. Young Ed Ballam set a scorching time, but not quite quick enough to beat ace-spinner Mark Eastwood. The heats saw Adrian Grimwood not quite able to catch fast-starting David Young, and Steve Newman triumphing over John Steed. Mark Eastwood got the better of ace veteran Ron Back, testing his not-so veteran new hip at 120 rpm ! Trish Dennison was awarded a bye over Ed Ballam, who felt he was in dire danger of seeing his recently devoured KFC again! Mark Eastwood and Steve Newman won their semi-finals and met in the main final. This was very exciting, but crafty Steve reserved his biggest effort for this event and recorded the fastest time of the night to win the trophy. Well done to all those that took part, and those that organised the event and provided refreshments and raffle prizes ~ just a pity there were not more members on hand to enjoy the evening. Last Updated (Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:59) |
Ron Back’s Guide to Time TriallingWednesday, 24 February 2010 21:43 | Written by Barry Denny |
The club’s acknowledged expert RON BACK is giving an informal talk on Time Trialling aimed at those new to the discipline on Wednesday March 10th 7.30 Moreton Hall Youth Club Ron is one of the Region’s top Veteran Time Trialler’s and has a whole lifetime of experience of cycle racing at the highest level. He rides quicker in his 70’s than most can ride in their 30’s! He has agreed to pass on some of his knowledge by giving this talk, aimed at those new to Time Trialling, those wanting to progress from club events to Opens, and Triathletes who want to improve at this discipline. He aims to go from the basics of filling in entry forms, to kit and equipment, basic training needs and riding techniques. Last Updated (Thursday, 11 March 2010 08:58) Rollers Thursday 4th Start at 7.15pmWednesday, 03 February 2010 19:25 | Written by Yorkie |
First Thursday of the month so we start at 7.15 pm don't arrive early as you will be waiting in the cold! Mike 'Tri' Cross is arranging a pre turbo running session leaving the Youth Centre at 6.30pm all welcome Last Updated (Friday, 05 February 2010 08:43) |
