LATEST NEWS

CUMDIVOCK OPEN RESULTS NOW IN!!!

See results section for full result listing 

We wish Luke Irons a speedy recovery following his accident crossing the finishing line (pictured above at Rosley crossroads) 

OPEN TIME TRIAL ENTRIES (posted 1 March 2010).  Please can club members entering open time trial events ensure that they use the correct club name, ie, Border City Wheelers CC so that it appears correctly on the start sheets.  Please do not use the abbreviation BCW since another club in the area (Barrow Central Wheelers) has those initials and confusion can, and does, arise.

ROAD RACE SECRETARY TEMPORARY VACANCY (entered 15 February 2010).  Due a recent resignation the club is in urgent need of a Road Race Secretary plus organiser of the CDNW Road Race at Smithfield on Sunday 25 July 2010.  If anyone is interested please contact Lee Foster on Lee.FOSTER@eur.crowncork.com as soon as possible.

VALENTINE'S DAY RELIABILITY RIDE (A Ride for Bike Lovers) (updated 15 February 2010)
Sunday 14 February 2010.  There was a fantastic turn out on Sunday, 90 senior riders and around 15-20 young ones - the most participants we have ever had for such an event.  Thanks to all who took part, with a special thanks to riders from visiting clubs, especially Honister 92 and Derwent Valley (I hope BCW members will support their forthcoming events as well).  A special mention should be made of the Border City Juniors who showed great determination in completing their own course of over 40 miles.  I am sure that if these kids keep 'digging in' they will have a great future in the sport.
Although the new format proved to be a success, HQ, route and feedstation (thanks to Harry and Sheila), I was concerned about the individual groups.  In future there will be a maximum of 15-20 riders in each group, that may mean the first group will be split into two with a gap of a few minutes.  I am always surprised by certain riders opting to ride in groups slower than their ability.  This can cause the speed of the group to increase, leaving lesser riders struggling to hang on, some of who will be new to the sport and may not return.  This applies to both the 4 and 3.5 hour groups, so come on, for the next event think about it and show some grit.  You know who you are!
Mike

TIMEKEEPERS 2010 (entered 15 February 2010).  Please can all time keepers contact Dave Archbold on archboldcycling@talk21.com or telephone 01228 543555 to inform him of their availability for timekeeping duties for the 2010 season.

THE CUMBERLAND CHALLENGE 2010 (posted 31 January 2010)
Entries for The Cumberland Challenge open on Monday 1 February 2010.  Check out www.thecumberlandchallenge.co.uk for details on how to enter.  This year's event takes place on Sunday 5 September 2010.  New for this year 180km AND 100km route options.

PENRITH BMX CLUB (posted 27 January 2010)
Penrith BMX Club have an online petition in support of a planning application for a BMX track.  To register your support please follow the link to http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/penrith-needs-a-bmx-track.html. Many thanks, Jonathan Staude, Secretary


NEWS (update 27 January 2010)
Please check out the news section on the website for up to date information on events and activities.  Details have recently been posted on a 20% offer on tickets for BikeRadar Live 2010, special training camp deal in Italy; entrants wanted to participate in the Toybox Cycle Challenge in August; and Honister 92 are looking for riders to join them in June to cycle Clive's Cumbrian Way - all 260 miles in 2 days!

2010 SEASON (updated 12 January 2010).  All event information for the 2010 season have now been posted on the website.  The handbook will be distributed with the membership cards once payment has been received.  The membership form for 2010 is available to download from the website.  

BEN SWIFT IN CARLISLE (updated 7 December 2009).  The 80+ individuals who attended Tullie House on Friday 4 December 2009 were treated to an amazing insight into the world of rising star, Ben Swift.  A very big thank you to Ben for his time and we also wish Geraint Thomas a speedy recovery. Ben donated a Katusha cycling jersey as a raffle prize which, alongside other prizes kindly donated by Palace Cycles, raised £116 on the night.  These monies have been donated to The Dave Rayner Fund at the request of Ben to assist ambitious riders to make a successful career from cycle racing on the continent of Europe.  Check out www.daveraynerfund.com for further details.

YOUTH SECTION WEBSITE (posted 13 November 2009).  The website designed specifically for the youth section is now up and running and can be found on www.bordercityjuniors.co.uk.  If you have any queries relating to the content of this site please contact bordercityjuniors@yahoo.co.uk

SPINNING SESSIONS (entered 2 November 2009).  The Club Spinning sessions have resumed on Wednesday 11 November 2009 at the temporary venue of the Richard Rose Sports Centre, Edgehill Road, Harraby (former Harraby Secondary School).  Sessions start at 7.00pm and the initial cost will be £3 per session.  Priority will be given to first claim members but non members are always welcome providing there are spare places (18 bikes available).  As usual accompanied under 14's will be free, whilst under 16's pay £1.00.  If you are intending to come along please contact Mike Glaister on mike.glaister@tiscali.co.uk.

BCW Annual General Meeting (entered 1 November 2009).  The unconfirmed minutes from the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 7 October 2009 are available to download here

RESULTS.  Results for the 2010 season will be posted on the website after each event. (updated 4 January 2010)