Lichfield City Cycling Club

Coaching Sessions

Wayne — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:36 +0000

The coaching team have been reviewing the sessions as the season progresses and would like to make riders aware of the following:-

The Thursday night Under 10 session has now been split into three sessions to accomodate the large difference in ability within this age group so that all riders from seasoned racers down to riders who are just off stabilisers can now be catered for.

Coach Paul Rollason would like to highlight that the Over 10 MTB . . . → To Read More Click : Coaching Sessions

Coaching opportunities for u23′s and women

Nigel — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:47:22 +0000

Dear Lichfield club members,

As part of the Go Ride programme we are now able to offer specific coaching to junior boys, women and girls. To kick start the first of these sessions off we have secured coaching time at Redditch BMX track. These sessions are to start on Thursday June the 6^th and will run every Thursday for 6 weeks. Coaching time will be 6 till 8pm and there track is open till 9 for those who would want to continue to ride for a further hour afterwards.

The purpose of these sessions are to coach boys 16 to 23 and women and girls. The 1^st session will cost £5 and each session thereafter will cost £3.50. These sessions are coached sessions for riders who wish to improve their ability on the bike and fine tune their riding skills. Even if you are not a BMX rider these sessions will broaden your skill set in bike riding. There are bikes available to borrow if you do not have 1. You may wish to do just 1 or all of the sessions. Doing the full 6 is not compulsory.

If you are interested please could you contact myself on either 07534 281 265 or louiseday@britishcycling.org.uk

Regional MTB champs

John Y — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:04:55 +0000

Sunshine and podiums for LCCC at Midlands MTB XC Racer.

Lichfield CCC Zipvit sport were well represented in the majority of age groups this Sunday at the MTB Round 3 of the Midlands XC Racer, and including the regional Championship for Juvenile Youth categories.

Hidden away in the middle of the Wyre Forest near Bewdley, a small clearing made for technical and fast riding, in pleasant conditions.

Alex Colestein –Shields won the U/10’s boys, Millie Geldard 2nd girl with Daisy Rollason 3^rd. Racing just one loop of the shorter 1km eliminator course.

The U/13’s had 2 loops to complete Harvey Rollason 1^st and Will Staite 2^nd.

Next off were the juvenile and youth riders, each category racing for the coveted Midland Championship titles, incorporating West and East midland riders, involving two heats and contesting for an A or B final.

In the Juvenile boys Harry Yates triumphed in both heats and went on to win overall in the juvenile boys, taking the Midland Championship title and the Midland series win, with one event still remaining.

Whilst in the Youth girls a strong ride by Phoebe Martin rewarded a 2^nd in the Youth girls with close contender Sophie Capewell fighting hard to accomplish 3^rd.

The adult categories included the women’s race with Alison Holmes 3^rd in the Vets, Beth Clayton won the Grand Vets and Emma Birtles won the Master female

Well done to everyone who was racing, with the next round at Eastridge Shropshire, later in the Summer. Plenty of pictures on our Facebook page.

Road Race Champs results

neil — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:55:28 +0000

Results are attached – They have also gone to British Cycling.

Lost property -one pair of wheels

Novatec hubs

Ultremo Tyres

Dura Ace 10 speed Cassette

Two race licences.

Contact – chair@lichfieldccc.org.uk to arrange return.

Results

WMids RR Champs Ladies-RESULTS

WMids RR Champs Men -RESULTS

WMids RR Champs Juniors-RESULTS

Lewis Askey dominates at Shrewsbury National circuit series

Nigel — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:30 +0000

Lewis Askey was once again imperious as he followed up his victories in London and the Isle of Man with another at the more local Shrewsbury circuit on Saturday. Conditions can best be described as atrocious with heavy rain, cold and a strong wind tested the riders but Lewis took it all in his stride. Setting the early pace in the under 12 race most of the field were struggling to hang on and when he kicked early for home no one had an answer leaving him to cross the line ahead of the rest.

The rest of the Lichfield ccc riders, supported by Zipvit sport, fared less well beset, in the main, by misfortune. Riding with Lewis, Dan Cooper was having a challenging time in the bunch as some of the riding left a lot to be desired. Having been forced off the circuit onto the grass a couple of times, which Also included a close encounter with a lamp post, Dan found himself toward the back of the field going into the finish.

Hopes were high in the under 14 boys were Harry Yates and Charlie Cox have been riding strongly. However, early on Charlie had trouble with his pedal and cleats so found himself towards the back of the field trying to negotiate the less experienced riders but never made it up to the front. Meanwhile Harry Yates had once again taken up his usual position amongst the front runners and was looking good for another podium finish as they went into the last lap all together. Down into the hairpin for the final time one over anxious rider barrelled in far too fast down the inside, losing his front wheel and collecting Harry in the process. In the instance all his hopes were gone and instead of finding himself on the podium it was a bed in A&E. Fortunately his injuries turned out not to be as bad as first thought.

It was now left to the under 16 girls to salvage something from the day. They started in sunshine but it didn’t last and they soon found themselves trying to see where they were going, riding wheel to wheel amidst a deluge. Once again there were crashes and punctures which all three managed to avoid. Phoebe Martin was struggling to see but riding and so riding close to the back of the field. However, as riders were shelled out it was inevitable she would have difficulty maintaining contact from that position. Emily Capewell was riding well but when the pace suddenly increased with just 6 miles to go she found herself on the wrong wheel and also lost contact much to her annoyance. This just left Sophie Capewell to try and rescue something for the girls. She moved herself to the front going into the final laps and was well placed in fourth wheel as they came through the chicane for the final time. As they opend up for the sprint though Sophie’s chain caught between the cassette and frame and with no drive she had to freewheel to the line, slipping down to tenth.

The riders now look forward to the next round, the North West Youth tour in Lancashire, in two weeks time where they hope for better fortune and better weather but continued domination by Lewis Askey.

Apologies for the lack of photo’s but if anyone is in any doubt of what these youngsters put themselves through, please take a look at the following.