Newcastle Phoenix Cycle Club

A British Cycling 'Go-Ride' Youth Development Club

Coaching this week is as follows:

Younger group (up to 12 years) – Normal coaching at Blakelaw (09:30 – 10:30 hrs). Please allow 20 minutes to get ready.

Older group (usually over 12 years but may be suitable for younger more able riders) -  Road ride starting at 10:30 hrs sharp. Please allow 20 minutes to get ready. Ride returns about 12:00 hrs. This ride is also for friends and family and will be held every other week until further notice, so the next one after this Saturday will be on Saturday 14 August 2010.

Throughout the summer bike choice is as follows:

The younger group  – bike type is not critical. Due to some training being on the grass, mountain or cyclo-cross bikes are recommended for wet days. We have a limited selection of small road bikes which can be hired out for £1 per session on a strictly 1st come 1st served basis, as well as a wider selection of cyclocross and mountain bikes.

The older group will be using road bikes throughout the summer, so if you have your own road bike, then please bring this along. If you don’t then there is a good selection of road bikes to hire at £1 a session.

Well done to everyone who took part in the mountain bike race at Gallagher Park, Bedlington last Saturday. There was an excellent turn out from the Newcastle Phoenix CC and the Barnesbury CC put on a very friendly and enjoyable event.

(Note to self – never lend my bike to Daniel and borrow one for myself again )

Barnesbury CC are organising an offroad afternoon @ Gallagher Park, Bedlington (behind the Police Station) NE22 7EA. First is the under 12’s individual time trial, less than 5 minutes – 1.15pm, then its the under 12’s cross country race 1.30pm - 10 to 15 minutes.  Entry for under 12’s is only £1
Then it is the 12 to 16 year old individual time trial 1.55pm, followed
by the 12-16 massed start cross country event 20- 25 minutes – 2.15 pm.  Entry for 12-16 is only £3.  Need parental consent and a helmet.
The senior event  is run under the rules of the TLI 3pm.  45 minutes plus one lap.  Very simple affair on a small circuit around 1.2km in lenghth(est.), cost is £5 TLI member, £7 non member.
Both events are entry on the line only.
TLI event ideal for novices on a not very technically demanding course.
Should be a canny afternoon of biking for the family.

Normal coaching at Blakelaw will take place this week. The road rides for the older group and friends/family will continue every other week until further notice, so the next one will be on Saturday 31 July 2010.

The Barnesbury Cycling Club are holding a mountain bike race at Gallagher Park, Bedlington on Saturday 24th July 2010 at 13:15 hrs. There are 5 age categories and the format is similar to the Newcastle Phoenix Crits – 1 lap prologue followed by a 30 minute race. Please allow 20 minutes to sign on. All members are very welcome to attend. The event is aims at youngsters who are new to racing.

Next Saturday the older group will be going out on a group ride on the road to Stamfordham. Please arrive at 10:00 hrs for a 10:30 hrs prompt start. Road bikes (with bottle cages) can be provided for members if required. Parents, friends and family welcome. Distance will be about 20 -25 miles. Pace c.15 mph (we’ll not be leaving anyone behind)

The final round of the Newcastle Phoenix Crit Series at Hetton Country Park took place last Sunday 4 July.

Congratulations to all the winners and a special mention to Andrew Shipley who won the under 8 Boys and Jack Young who won the under 14 Boys.  Pictures and results will follow soon.