2018 Racing Plans
Posted: 08 Jan 2018 16:38
Time to reinvigorate this thread after the racing social last week. After chatting to a few people it seems these are some of things we should try and co-ordinate entries for or at least i know there's one member doing and would like company!
Road/Crits
1.
Woolly Mamils. Crits at Stourport in Jan and Feb. 4th cat only, women's, and e/1/2/3 races. At least one person is entered in the 4th only. Often the hardest 4th cats of the year but that's why you should do them as just gets easier!
Still spaces in the 4th only and others for first date this sat
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... r-Series-1
2.
Birmingham Cycling Club 1day team stage race in Knowle/Solihull on 3rd March. Entries not open yet, keep eye on BC website. This I'd like to do. A TT in morning in Knowle then crit in afternoon at Tudor Grange. I know one or two away cycling in Spain But 3person team time trial in morning so I'm looking for two team mates. There's women's race as well, I think that is individual time trial. Gemma? Helen? Jess could it tempt you back onto a circuit?!
3. South Shropshire league on Thursday evenings. Enter asap if planning to do any. We will need volunteers for the one we organise.
http://www.sssccrrl.co.uk/
4. Birmingham Business Park crits. There's a 3/4, 3only and e/1/2. Ten beacon took part last year so let's dominate the peloton again. I can't make first date but there's to be 6 dates this year between April and September. First one is 8th April, 2nd 18th may, other dates tbc See here:
https://www.facebook.com/BBSE1/
5. No frills at Tudor Grange organised by Solihull. These are 2/3/4s on Weds evenings I think in June. Nearest crit racing and a chance to get several on the start line. It's normally £10 pay on night so need to get there early to bag a place.
6. Stourport Tuesday Night League. Don't think on British cycling website. We organise one of the dates. Here's the format from last year
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... ort-League
Training:
Wednesdays:
7pm sharp leave front of red lion pub kings heath for a brisk 17-20mph 35miles. Only don't happen if icy.
Saturday's 7.12 (race fast) and 7.15am (almost race fast) Sette Dodici north and south rides. Join the Sette Dodici group on Facebook for info.
British Cycling Thursday nights 7pm at Stourport. Dan and James have been doing these.
Sundays: A pace club runs
Track:
Halesowen Friday Night Track League 5th May to 1st September for ages 6 up.
Details and enter here https://www.halesowencycling.net/single ... ack-League
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... eague-2018
For adults if you are a track novice best thing to do is arrange your own accreditation at Derby or another track to get some skills and practice before it starts and with accreditation you can definitely do it. Halesowen normally organise their own accreditation too but you need I'd say 3-4 track sessions before doing this.
Saturday 23rd June. Beacon Track Championships
For all ages. Lots of trophies up for grabs. Under 16s on freewheel. A reserve date will be added for if it's rained off.
Saturday 14th July Inter Club Championship v Halesowen and maybe Redditch.
All ages youth and adults who've ridden at Halesowen or any track need to get involved.
Track training/coaching dates:
TBC we hope to book some track time at Halesowen.
Time Trials
Jess I'm sure will post separate info about training and races but I know we plan to do Silverstone again.
The Little Mountain Time Trial is open for entries now, fast, slow or mediocre, novice or experienced get yourself entered!
Enter here: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/16424
Previous write up here and it's even better now
http://www.bikeradar.com/blog/article/t ... ial-21590/
The club time trial calendar is available now too on messageboard. Pain for £3. Bargain.
Cyclo-cross
1. Queen Victoria Cyclo-cross
It's about time we had a big Beacon presence at this unique event for all ages. You get on TV!
Saturday 2nd June
https://m.facebook.com/QueenVictoriaCyc ... ale2=en_GB
http://cyclotours.co.uk/qvcx/
2. All ages, enter the West Midlands Cyclo-cross League in July. It generally runs from late august to September
Details here www.wmccl.org.uk
That's it off top of my head! Post below what you've entered!
P.S. Anyone want to loan some club rollers?
Road/Crits
1.
Woolly Mamils. Crits at Stourport in Jan and Feb. 4th cat only, women's, and e/1/2/3 races. At least one person is entered in the 4th only. Often the hardest 4th cats of the year but that's why you should do them as just gets easier!
Still spaces in the 4th only and others for first date this sat
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... r-Series-1
2.
Birmingham Cycling Club 1day team stage race in Knowle/Solihull on 3rd March. Entries not open yet, keep eye on BC website. This I'd like to do. A TT in morning in Knowle then crit in afternoon at Tudor Grange. I know one or two away cycling in Spain But 3person team time trial in morning so I'm looking for two team mates. There's women's race as well, I think that is individual time trial. Gemma? Helen? Jess could it tempt you back onto a circuit?!
3. South Shropshire league on Thursday evenings. Enter asap if planning to do any. We will need volunteers for the one we organise.
http://www.sssccrrl.co.uk/
4. Birmingham Business Park crits. There's a 3/4, 3only and e/1/2. Ten beacon took part last year so let's dominate the peloton again. I can't make first date but there's to be 6 dates this year between April and September. First one is 8th April, 2nd 18th may, other dates tbc See here:
https://www.facebook.com/BBSE1/
5. No frills at Tudor Grange organised by Solihull. These are 2/3/4s on Weds evenings I think in June. Nearest crit racing and a chance to get several on the start line. It's normally £10 pay on night so need to get there early to bag a place.
6. Stourport Tuesday Night League. Don't think on British cycling website. We organise one of the dates. Here's the format from last year
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... ort-League
Training:
Wednesdays:
7pm sharp leave front of red lion pub kings heath for a brisk 17-20mph 35miles. Only don't happen if icy.
Saturday's 7.12 (race fast) and 7.15am (almost race fast) Sette Dodici north and south rides. Join the Sette Dodici group on Facebook for info.
British Cycling Thursday nights 7pm at Stourport. Dan and James have been doing these.
Sundays: A pace club runs
Track:
Halesowen Friday Night Track League 5th May to 1st September for ages 6 up.
Details and enter here https://www.halesowencycling.net/single ... ack-League
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... eague-2018
For adults if you are a track novice best thing to do is arrange your own accreditation at Derby or another track to get some skills and practice before it starts and with accreditation you can definitely do it. Halesowen normally organise their own accreditation too but you need I'd say 3-4 track sessions before doing this.
Saturday 23rd June. Beacon Track Championships
For all ages. Lots of trophies up for grabs. Under 16s on freewheel. A reserve date will be added for if it's rained off.
Saturday 14th July Inter Club Championship v Halesowen and maybe Redditch.
All ages youth and adults who've ridden at Halesowen or any track need to get involved.
Track training/coaching dates:
TBC we hope to book some track time at Halesowen.
Time Trials
Jess I'm sure will post separate info about training and races but I know we plan to do Silverstone again.
The Little Mountain Time Trial is open for entries now, fast, slow or mediocre, novice or experienced get yourself entered!
Enter here: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/16424
Previous write up here and it's even better now
http://www.bikeradar.com/blog/article/t ... ial-21590/
The club time trial calendar is available now too on messageboard. Pain for £3. Bargain.
Cyclo-cross
1. Queen Victoria Cyclo-cross
It's about time we had a big Beacon presence at this unique event for all ages. You get on TV!
Saturday 2nd June
https://m.facebook.com/QueenVictoriaCyc ... ale2=en_GB
http://cyclotours.co.uk/qvcx/
2. All ages, enter the West Midlands Cyclo-cross League in July. It generally runs from late august to September
Details here www.wmccl.org.uk
That's it off top of my head! Post below what you've entered!
P.S. Anyone want to loan some club rollers?