Cyclo-cross 2007/8 Season races
For more 2007-6 Cyclo-cross Season races see: London Cylo-Cross League Website
2007 CLUB NEWSLETTERS/PRESS RELEASES, ETC
(latest first)
December Newsletters
Peter Mitchell is BBC South East Sports Person of the Year 2007.
See the Picture,
and BC website news article
VC Jubilee young volunteers recognised,
see BC website news article.
November Newsletters
VCJ/BECC promoted London League#8/Sussex#2 cyclo-cross at Stanmer Park,
see the report and results
Sussex County Sports Partnership Awards -
See the The Argus news article
and SSP Awards news article.
Adur footbridge project - See the Adur bridge Connect2 project article
Sussex Track League AGM and presentation night -
See the report and pics
August Newsletters
Pete Mitchell - World Junior Team Sprint Champion and Individual Bronze Sprint
Read the Report
about the excellent results for Pete and GB team in Mexico at the beginning of August, fantastic results.
Pete is now World Junior Team Sprint Champion and has an Individual Bronze Sprint title too. He'll be
doing a lap of honor back on home turf at Preston Park on Wednesday 15th August - the last track evening.
08 August VCJ update
Now all too quickly the Preston Park track season is nearly over, I thought I should let you know about some other opportunities, races/events to carry you through the rest of the summer, some I hope you’ll be interested in attending, as they would complete a really successful year for VCJ members; you’ve all done so well.
First of all BECC are looking at designing some new club clothing, and attached is an outline of a shirt that I hope you’ll fill in and send back to be considered by the committee. The design is up to you, include the BECC wheel wings round logo and “VC Jubilee Brighton Excelsior CC Youth Development” and send your entries back to me or a coach/volunteer before the end of this September.
Races – all these are on the website in the calendar with links to more info
Wed 15th Aug – last Preston Park – hopefully Pete Mitchell doing a lap of honor as World Junior Champ
Fri 10th Aug – Preston Park British Cycling track coaching 10-3pm needs pre-booking
Fri 17th Aug – Preston Park British Cycling track coaching 10-3pm needs pre-booking
Fri 17th Aug – Hove Park races 6.30pm
Sun 19th Aug ** – Southern MTB XC Champs 1pm ish – Alton, Hampshire – entry form attached – can be Entry on Line (EOL), but save some money and pre-enter. Fun team event afterwards too
Tue 21st Aug – Angmering Oval 6.15pm – we can make the last 3 of this series now Preston Park has finished
Tue 28th Aug – Angmering Oval
Fri 31st Aug – last Hove Park
Sun 2nd Sept ** – Southern National road youth circuit series Thruxton, Andover. EOL
Sun 2nd Sept – Southern MTB XC Yateley Heath, Hampshire
Tue 4th Sept – last Angmering Oval
Sun 9th Sept - Tour of Britain start and skills relay Crystal Palace
Sat 15th Sept – Southern National road youth circuit series Fowlmead, Nr Deal, Kent. EOL
Sat/Sun 22/23rd Sept – AOAC multi-activity days with Team Darenth cycling, climbing, raft building/canoeing etc £10-15 approx – you need to book with me to attend sessions - please respond asap
Sun 30th Sept ** - Southern National road youth circuit series Hillingdon, Hayes – No EOL entry form attached
Sun 30th Sept - Southern MTB XC Bordon, Hampshire
Wed 3rd Oct – VCJ Wednesday evening start AOAC 7-8.30pm
It would be great if as many as possible could enter the National road race events, this would be a great ending to this years events, and would give you a good idea of how well you really are doing. Pre-entry would be best.
Then its into the Cyclo-cross season… we are promoting an event again in Stanmer Park on 18th November, please can you put it in your calendars now, as I’d really like to ask for lots of help with course layout, marshals, catering, scoring, etc, etc
Hope you’re having a great summer, got any questions please contact me…
July Newsletters
Sun 29th July - Sutton town centre races
Well done to Amy Barnes, Ashley Dennis, Iain Carr, Nick Smith and Becky Gosling who all took part in this tough circuit
with some great results from all of them.
See race reports
And other pics and reports
25th July - VCJ update
Maybe no racing at Preston Park tonight, as its raining again! but perhaps we'll go just for the cakes - its turning into a cake eating league because of the weather!
Don't forget Saturday its our joint ride with PPYCC - this Saturday 28th meeting at the Clayton Windmills carpark, please be there for 9.45am.
Theres some more races I should bring to your attention...
This Sunday 29th July Sutton Town Centre criterium - Entry on the line - U8-U16 from 10am £2-5 - both Roy and myself are going so can take up to 6 riders - we'll be there for the day - and theres other activities going on at the Festival too during the day. Please get in touch, hope some of you will go
A series of events for the BC National Youth Circuit Series road racing at different venus around South/South East well worth trying to get as many attending these as we can (prehaps not Bristol) - these are National events and I think you'll all do really well in these. You have to pre-enter these - and its anywhere from a week up to a month in advance, each one is different, follow the link above for info. Let me know if you're interested as I could take some of you on some days - and I can let you know which forms you need to fill in.
28.07.2007 Bristol-Cycling.com Criteriums
Bristol BC National Youth Circuit Race Series (National Final) Closed Circuit
02.09.2007 Omega Thruxton Youth Circuits
South Andover BC National Youth Circuit Race Series (National Final) Closed Circuit
15.09.2007 London National Youth Series at Fowlmead (Bettshanger, Kent)
South East BC National Youth Circuit Race Series (National Final) Closed Circuit
30.09.2007 Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Circuit Races
Central Hayes BC National Youth Circuit Race Series (National Final) Closed Circuit
I've updated the calendar with these: http://www.vcjubilee.co.uk/2007_VCJ_calendar.doc
and other activities, so please have a look
Including a multi-activity weekend with Team Darenth at the AOAC on 22/23 September may include rock climbing, kayaking/canoeing, low ropes, raft building etc as well as a joint MTB ride. More info to come - booking will be essential as we have to arrange sessions and instructors with the AOAC.
Hope you've booked on any of the
BC coaching sessions for the summer holidays
if you book on a 5 day course you get a Go-Ride cycling shirt which looks great.
Finally well done to Charlie who came 18th in the National MTB race this weekend - this is a great position for his first year at this level of competition.
Sat 13th July - VCJ Open Day
Some of the youth riders showed of their skills on the bike and in the air at VC Jubilees Open Day on Saturday 14th July at the AOAC in Shoreham-by-Sea. Other activities included iMagic virtual reality cycling where riders can compete "virtually" against the clock on an indoor cycling velodrome. Fastest time of the day was a joint time by Greg Blinch and Ben Miller with 0.33 seconds for 500m, which is fast.
There was lots of interest on the day for new membership, many of the newcomers having an opportunity to try their riding skills out, and receive a British Cycling qualified coaching session. The limbo was also set up as a challenge, as well as jumps - some riders were able to get under what others could jump over!
VC Jubilee runs coaching sessions every Saturday 10-12noon usually starting from the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre for anyone aged 9-18, those under 9 can come with their parents/guardian too. Everyone is welcome, helmets must be worn at all times. A limited number of bikes and helmets are available to borrow on sessions. Saturdays are usually mountain bike and skills sessions, other events and venues are arranged, please see our website and calendar for up to date news.
The club are also involved in other cycling disciplines: track, road, time trial, cyclocross, etc and racing too. We have some successful riders; Peter Mitchell 16, who has gone from Sussex to regional to national champion and now all the way to the European track championships last week and has won a Silver medal, and is now on the British Cycling Olympic Development Programme. Also Charlie Beeny 15 has been performing really well and is 2006/2007 Sussex Cyclocross champion and in MTB cross country national ranking is top ten by attending some national events and hopes to get on the Talent Team, hes also currently leading the Sussex track league in his age category. This is just one aspect of the clubs activities, and we also have fun and family sessions, but we are connected to the pathway that can lead to world class performances for those that want to. Many of the club members try the track sessions on Wednesday through the summer at Preston Park too, and get a lot of experience of road and track racing, as well as local mountain biking racing too.
Sun 8th July - Tour de France Nestle Nesquik Event
Congratulations to Iain Carr, Amy Barnes, Tom Norris, Naomi and Angus Goldsmith who were lucky enough to enter the Tour de France
Nestle Nesquik La P'tite Boucle racing the last 1km of the Tour route into Cantebury.
See British Cyclings report and pictures
April Newsletters
Sat 28th April - Joint MTB ride with PPYCC
Over 30 riders joined together for a ride from Foredown Tower to Devils Dyke,
but they all enjoyed the ice cream at the top :-) more than the month before
start from AOAC.
Next month (last Saturday in month) will be Stanmer Park.
BikeIt and VCJubilee joint events
Please see:
report on
British Cycling website, and you may have seen it in the Adur Herald.
Joint MTB ride planned for Friday 13th April from Foredown Tower.
March Newsletters
Wed 21st March - VCJ Prize presentation evening
On Wednesday 21st March starting at 7pm at the AOAC, VCJ will be holding their prize presentations for 2006.
All members and family are invited to review the clubs activities and of course show our support to the young achievers.
No-one usually goes away empty handed!
See the Annual Report, and prize winners
Annual Champions Awards Dinner 17th Feb, Bolton
Have a look at the pic of Pete Mitchell receiving his MASSIVE!! national youth sprint champion cup at the
recent gala award ceremony, click on pic for larger image.
Many congratulations to him, definately a future star in the making, more trophies and championships
to win we're sure. We're proud to know him, and support him as much as we can - those at Calshot
would have seen him on Sunday - only one practicing riding no handed! well of course he's got to
practice his winning salut which so many champs do, of course he has the skills to do this -
I don't think many others would have attempted it! It was great to see his Dad Ian out trying
track too in VCJ kit :-)
Read about the ceremony and links to other pics
February Newsletters
Calshot Saturday/Sunday 3rd – 4th March 2007 for PPYCC and VC Jubilee
PPYCC and VC Jubilee are running a velodrome session at Calshot activity centre in Hampshire on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March 2007. The sessions will take place on Saturday from 17.15 until 20.15, this is for youth riders only, and Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00, this is aimed at adult riders but if space permits older youth riders may join in. It is best to arrive about half an hour before the start to ensure we maximise our booked time.
Below are the details and costings for Calshot, please note the rather complex pricing options [Calshot pricing is so complex they do not even print a full list for the public] and details about the track itself. Please make cheques payable to VC Jubilee. You may opt in to as much or as little as you like. Parents are welcome to join in by staying with us, and even cycling on the Sunday morning.
On Sunday morning we plan to offer our youth riders a choice from a road ride [run by PPYCC coaches], mountain bike ride [run by VC Jubilee coaches] or a repeat visit to the track.
For PPYCC members we will take our club track bikes and we may have spares for some Jubilee riders. If not borrowing one of our bikes or bringing your own then on the day please pay the hire charge for track bikes direct to Calshot. Track bike hire is £6 for half a day [£2.40 for Under 18s].
The track can be extremely cold, and yet heat up very quickly if sunny, thus it is recommended that both shorts and longs are brought for riding and a warm top or coat. Please do not wear baggy clothing as this can become entangled when riding. The sessions are 3 hours and so there will be time spent in-between rides waiting one’s turn. A book, game boy, top trumps etc. would be useful whilst waiting between activities. Due to the long period a snack and a drink is essential, water is freely available at the centre. Although meals are available from the bar you may wish to bring a packed meal for the evening.
All members, without their parents, will be supervised during the evening by club coaches.
I would like to know who is coming as soon a.s.a.p. please confirm attendance and how much of the weekend you will be taking part in even if you are not ready to send the money.
Kit etc:
• Helmet
• Bike mitts/gloves
• Bike shoes [optional]
• Trainers
• Own pedals [optional]
• Cycle kit [Shirt (club shirt if available), undershirt for if cold, shorts, longs]
• Change of clothing
• Wash gear
• Towel
• Board game for evening [optional]
• Medication [if applicable]
• Packed lunch for Sunday
• Snack and drink for Saturday pm.
• Money (for track bike hire, drink, snacks etc)
• Anything essential I have forgotten
Costings:
[Please work out what you owe and send the correct amount to the address below.]
Saturday track only [Non-club members] £5 [£7]
Both days [Non-club members] £10 [£14]
Bed and Breakfast £20
Reduced price Bed and Breakfast: [if under 12 and staying with own parent] £10
Your Contact details: [Name(s), address, phone and email]
Require transport Yes/No Can assist with transport Yes/No
Send this form to:
VC Jubilee Sally Page [Foxgloves 1 Clayton Park, Hassocks BN6 8JQ] 01273 843859
vcjubilee@vcjubilee.co.uk
VCJ activities on Sat 10th February 2007
On Saturday 10th February, we'd like to visit Bedgebury Forest in Goudhurst, Kent for our club session for a change, and spend the day there, its a great place to cycle off road. See http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
There are a couple of opportunities: firstly British Cycling South East Go-Ride Coach, John Scripps is running a MTB coaching session, these are great fun, a full quality MTB coaching session, which takes in all the massive area covered by Bedgebury Forest, including most of its mtb single tracks, drop offs, bomb holes, downhills, oh yes and a few up hills! He knows the area very well now and where all the best bits are.
The session runs from 9.30am - 3pm and costs ONLY £5, and is targetted for those 11-16yrs. However I know some of you are 10yrs and quite capable of taking part. An application form has to be completed for John, this and the money can be taken on the day. He is also running one on Sunday if anyone would like to continue the coaching sessions. You'll also receive a British Cycling Go-Ride goodie bag! Please see the British Cycling website and to go Go-Ride and Young People and look for Winter Activity Programmes.
Secondly Bedgebury Forest is great for family riding too, many trails go around the forest, and on route you'll find activity places, climbing frames, big rope snakes, swings, lakes, pinetum (no bikes in this bit) etc, etc.
Some of the older riders can also go and enjoy themselves on some of the technical sections with one of our coaches.
So the plan would be to try and get as many people riders/families there as possible with most taking part in Johns session, so we'll have to sort out transport and will be asking for volunteers/help in transporting bikes too. Those on the coaching session need to plan to leave Shoreham at 8am, to be there in time. There is a cafe and visitor centre there, however it can get busy so I'd recommend everyone takes a packed lunch and drinks (those on the coaching session must). The idea is we can all meet up at lunch time at the visitor centre. This means that there would not be a session at the AOAC on Saturday 10th Feb.
Hopefully when we get to go again to the Forest we can play on Go-Ape - an amazing high wire forest adventure course, which should be finished at the end of March.
So please let myself or Dave Gerrey know if you want to go on Johns session or come as a family, and if you need transport, or if you are able to help provide transport, as soon as possible.
Many thanks, look forward to hearing from you soon.
PS more news about Calshot track activity weekend 3-4th March to follow soon ...
January Newsletters
24th January Updates
Its membership renewal time again, please ensure you have the latest membership form for your parents/guardians to complete so we have up to date contact/medical details and relevant information about you. The form is available from any coach and also from the VCJ website: Membership Application. Please remember to include an email address if possible on your membership forms so we can keep you up to date with our activities.
We continue to ask for only £15 per rider, or £25 per family (upto 2 youths + 2 adults, additional family members £10) per year. If you joined part way through 2006 we can work out what the difference to align membership to year end if you wish. Also don’t forget to renew or take out British Cycling membership/racing license especially before the racing season starts. If you’re a new member we have some free membership forms.
BECC have invited VC Jubilee riders and families to attend their annual club dinner/ presentation which is on Saturday 24th February at Beeding and Bramber Village Hall from 7pm, it will be a Barn Dance and Fish and Chip supper plus veggie options, and a great raffle. Cost £15 each – pre-booking required, please let me know if you’re interested.
A joint weekend with Preston Park Youth Cycling Club of cycling activities at Calshot activities outdoor centre, Southampton is planned on 3-4th March. It will include an indoor track coaching session (on proper track bikes) on the Saturday afternoon, evening activities! and a road or MTB ride on Sunday. If you'd like to attend this training weekend please let me know asap. Cost will be £30 approx includes food, accommodation, track bike hire. More details will follow soon.
BECC are having their AGM on the 14th March (from 8pm) at the AOAC so we will proceed this as usual with the VC Jubilee annual club prize and presentation evening from 7-8pm, so please feel free to bring all the family and support the young riders achievements, and volunteer coaches commitments.
Remember to keep an eye on the VCJubilee website www.vcjubilee.co.uk for News and the calendar with regularly updated events/activities.
And our photo website: Photo Gallery
Please let me know if you are interested in attending these events. Thanks.
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