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Lawford Youth Series, Event 1, March 22 Results
A big turnout today for our first races of the year, and it stayed dry. Some impressive performances at the front of each race, from u 8s to U 16s Results U 8s Mar 22 U 8 Results ...
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Lichfield City Cycle Club: Developing Champions, Inspiring Communities
Founded in the 1890s, Lichfield City Cycle Club (LCCC) held their first club race at the Lichfield Athletic Club sports meeting on 25th July 1891 and has been at the heart of cycling in Staffordshire, providing opportunities for riders of every age and ability—from complete beginners taking their first pedal strokes to athletes competing on the world stage.
With a reputation built on inclusivity, excellence and a genuine passion for cycling, the club has become one of the Midlands’ leading cycling organisations, offering everything from relaxed social rides to structured coaching and competitive racing.
A Club for Everyone
The Club was reborn in the 1990s after a meeting between John Cuthbert and Rob Satherly, the two developed its core ethos, Lichfield City Cycle Club is about making cycling enjoyable and accessible.
Whether your goal is to improve fitness, meet like-minded people, gain confidence on the bike or compete at the highest level, the club provides a welcoming environment where every rider can thrive.
New members are warmly welcomed by experienced club riders, who ensure newcomers quickly feel part of the club and enjoy their first rides in a supportive atmosphere.
Social Cycling at its Best
Every Saturday morning, riders gather at The Dog Inn, Whittington, for one of the club’s most popular activities—the weekly Café Ride.
Starting at 9:00am, the ride is divided into groups to suit different abilities and speeds, ensuring everyone can enjoy a relaxed ride through Staffordshire’s beautiful countryside before stopping for coffee, brunch and conversation at one of the region’s many cafés.
The weekly ride has become much more than simply riding a bike—it has become a vibrant social community where lifelong friendships are formed. Throughout the summer months, members also enjoy a programme of longer organised rides exploring some of the area’s finest cycling routes.
For riders looking to push themselves further, the club also runs fast-paced Chain Gang and Team Time Trial training sessions, helping members develop speed, fitness and group riding skills in a supportive environment.
Developing the Next Generation
LCCC has earned an enviable reputation for developing young cyclists.
Its qualified coaching team work with children from Under-8 through to Under-16, delivering structured coaching sessions in safe, traffic-free environments that develop fundamental bike handling skills, confidence and a lifelong love of cycling, they are designed to be fun, engaging and progressive, helping young riders develop balance, coordination, teamwork, discipline and resilience—qualities that extend far beyond the bike.
The club believes success is measured not only by race results, but by creating confident young people who enjoy sport for life.
Producing World-Class Talent
The quality of the club’s coaching programme is reflected in the calibre of riders it has produced.
Olympic and World Champion Sophie Capewell MBE began her cycling journey through LCCC’s youth programme before progressing to international success, winning Olympic Gold alongside World Championship honours.
Similarly, Lewis Askey developed through the club before becoming a WorldTour professional, competing in the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, while achieving victories and titles across road, cyclo-cross, mountain bike and track disciplines.
These achievements demonstrate the club’s ability to nurture talent from grassroots participation through to the very highest level of international cycling.
Year-Round Coaching
Cycling never stops at LCCC.
During the winter months, members enjoy indoor roller training sessions that improve bike handling, balance and technique in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Cyclo-cross coaching introduces riders to off-road racing while building confidence through short training races.
As spring arrives, activity moves to the renowned Curborough Sprint Course, one of the region’s finest traffic-free cycling facilities.
Dedicated sessions for children aged 4–7 provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to cycling, while older children and adults benefit from structured coaching designed to improve confidence, fitness and racing ability.
A Thriving Racing Scene
Lichfield City Cycle Club is also one of the Midlands’ most active race organisers.
The club hosts the popular Neil Lawford Youth Race Series, providing young riders with valuable race experience in a safe and supportive environment. Adult riders also benefit from the club’s popular Non-Frills Racing programme, offering regular, competitive racing for cyclists of all abilities.
These events play an important role in developing cycle sport across Staffordshire while giving riders of every age and experience the opportunity to challenge themselves.
More Than a Cycling Club
Lichfield City Cycle Club is much more than somewhere to ride a bike.
It is a thriving community built around friendship, encouragement and shared experiences. Whether someone joins to enjoy leisurely weekend rides, improve their fitness, introduce their children to cycling or pursue ambitious racing goals, they will find expert coaching, supportive members and opportunities to develop at every stage of their cycling journey.
From first-time riders to Olympians, every cyclist starts somewhere—and at Lichfield City Cycle Club, that journey begins with a warm welcome.
Membership
We offer three types of membership – Adult, Youth and Family. The latter includes two parents and all children in the family under 18 or in full time education until the age of 21.
Fees:
- Individual £20
- Family £30
Second Claim is the same as the equivalent First Claim Fee. NB: There is also a BC Administration fee of £1.
To join please click on the link LCCC Membership (via British Cycling Portal)
Membership runs from 1st January to 31st December; those registering after 1st Oct will have membership until the end of the following year.
For all under 16’s wishing to participate in club activities and coaching sessions a Parental Consent Form will be required to be completed. https://www.lichfieldccc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Rider_Information_and_Coaching_Consent_Form_2017-3.doc
Races
Dates for 2026 at Curborough are now confirmed
Dates for 2026 –
Youth Races – Saturday mornings on March 21, April 11, May 16 and July 4. Entries open on BC website February 1st 2026
Five races for Youths starting at 09.10 for U8s and going up in age classes with U16s starting at 11.50. Pre entry ONLY via the British Cycling entry system. Go to BC website, find Road calendar and search for ‘Lawford’. If you miss the closing date it may be possible to add entries. Please e-mail youthentries@lichfieldccc.org.uk.
The programme for the youth races will be 2026 programme
The fouryouth races form a series – rules etc https://www.lichfieldccc.org.uk/?p=17938
There is some construction work associated with HS2 which passes very close to the Curborough circuit. There have been road closures but we do not expect anything to cause a problem
Results for Youth races – see news items in 2025
Adult Races 2026 – Lichfield CCC will put on three Friday evening races in June at the Curborough circuit.
Dates are expected to be – June 5, 12 & 19
Each evening will have two races – at 18.30 and 19.15 for Cat 4 and Cat 2 & 3 riders respectively. Ladies can ride either race irrespective of their licence category.
These events are ‘No Frills Fridays’, No Prizes, but an ideal opportunity to keep your fitness and race craft and to get BC licence points. There will be a prize for the overall winner of the three race series
Entries will be open soon – Only £16.00 with a reduction for Lichfield members
The closing date for entries for all of our races is Noon on the Wednesday before
Club Rides
Saturday Morning Café Ride at 0900 departing from The Dog pub in Whittington (all year round). 3 ability groups – Group 1 avg 20mph – Group 2 avg 17mph – Group 3 avg 14 mph. Total distance 30 miles with a cafe stop at 20 miles.
Wednesday – Chain Gang – Sittles / Arbortetum roundabout. 1800 start in April moving to 1830 start in May (Apr-Sep) – contact Vicky Webb for further information vwebb4@icloud.com
Coaching
Lichfield CCC offer a variety of coached sessions run by British Cycling accredited club coaches. All our coaching sessions are free to club members.
Most coached sessions take part at the Curborough Sprint Circuit (WS13 8EJ) which is a safe closed race track at 1.4km long and fully visible from the start/finish line so fantastic for spectating.
No specific bike or equipment is needed to start with, all are welcome to give cycling a try whether you have a race bike or mountain bike, bring it along and see what we have to offer.
Youth Coaching Objectives
- To develop children with core bike skills with an emphasis on learning to train and enjoy riding.
- Encouraging riders to be confident enough to race.
- Developing social and personal skills between peer groups and adult coaching staff which can be used in broader life situations.
Please contact the clubs coach co-ordinator Richard Barnes at ChiefCoach@lichfieldccc.org.uk for more information regarding the coached sessions below if required:
Young Riders – Curborough
Tuesdays – (Advanced) 18:30-20:00 – Youth A & B (12 – 16 year olds) April -September, every week.
Thursdays – (Beginners) 4 – 7 year olds 18:30-19.30 (Intermediates) 7 – 12 year olds (approx) 18.30 – 20.00 April-September, every week.
Consent form
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/zuvvi/media/Rider_Information_and_Coaching_Consent_Form_2017.doc
Adults – Curborough
Fridays – 18:30-1930 – Adult coaching LCCC race group – April-September (dates TBC)
Womens coaching in 2023 – see 2023 news item 15 April
Cyclocross – Youth & Adult
Thursdays – Winter cyclocross coaching – Lichfield Rugby Club – October-January. Commences 18.30. Mainly a skills session with a shoirt race at the conclusion each week.
Tuesday (Spring / Summer) – Youth Curborough
Thursday (Spring / Summer) – Youth Curborough
Thursday (Autumn / Winter) Cyclocross – Youth / Adult Rugby Club
Friday (Spring/Summer) – Adult Curborough
Kit
Club Kit – Quality, Choice and Simplicity
Our club kit is supplied by Kalas, one of the leading names in custom cycle clothing and a trusted partner to numerous professional teams across the world. Their experience at the top level of the sport means our members benefit from the same high-quality fabrics, fit and design standards used by elite riders. From breathable summer jerseys to insulated winter bib tights, and everything in between, we offer a comprehensive range so you can ride in comfort whatever the season.
Kalas provides an exceptionally flexible sizing system with eight different size options, ensuring a great fit for every rider. We also have access to a full kids’ kit range, making it easy for younger members to look and feel part of the club. For those looking for something extra special, fully custom items such as skin suits can also be ordered on request, giving competitive riders the opportunity to tailor their kit to their exact needs.
Ordering club kit is straightforward and hassle-free. Our dedicated online ordering portal opens several times a year in line with club demand, allowing members to browse the full range and place orders at their convenience. Once an order window closes, the lead time from placement to delivery is approximately eight weeks, ensuring everything is produced to the highest standard.
For more details about available items, sizing or upcoming order windows, please contact the Kit Secretary for further information. We’re proud to offer professional-level clothing that helps our members ride, train and represent the club in style.
Crash Damage Replacement – any Lichfield rider that damages their kit as a result of a crash should contact the kit rep to request a discount for replacing an item.
Contact
Club Committee Members:
- Gary Gee
- Neil Lawford – Treasurer Neil@lichfieldccc.org.uk
- Martyn Vickers – Membership secrtetary – martynvickers@hotmail.com
- Olivia Cooper – Welfare Officer contact@lichfieldccc.org.uk
- Richard Barnes – Coaching Co-Ordinator chiefcoachoaching@lichfieldccc.org.uk
- Vicky Webb – Ladies Rep
- Mark Southall – Social Member
- Russ McAusland – Social Member
- Simon Robinson – Social member
- Phil Whiffin – minutes secretary
Club Information:
Initial contact to the club committee should be made via enquiries@lichfieldccc.org.uk
Olivia Cooper is the Lichfield CCC Welfare Officer and Safeguarding Lead.
It is important that if any person – adult or child – has any concerns about the behaviour of any of the club’s members or officials they are able to speak in confidence to the Club Welfare officer who has received training specifically for this role.
Olivia can be contacted: e-mail contact@lichfieldccc.org.uk or Mobile 07812 989933
If you do have any problems you feel may need resolving please use the link for further reading SG 1.6 Advice and support for junior cyclists Please contact Olivia who will help you with any issues or concerns you may have.
Policies
Go_Ride_PARENTAL_CONSENT_NOTICE_2018_ – required for any youth participating in coached sessions by the club
Gender reassignment policy – Lichfield app
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