San Fairy Ann Cycle Club

BC South East Region are holding their Regional Track Championships on Saturday September 26th. Open to all categories including Youth, they will be at Preston Park, Brighton, starting at 11am.
I was really impressed with the high standard of riding at the Club Championships recently, and feel confident the club could get some podium finishes. The track is a bit like Herne Hill, and would give experience to new riders. The club ought to support Region Championships, if only to stop local Sussex riders having it all their own way!
This is an opportunity for the San Fairy Ann to have a Regional Track Champion (or two).
For more information go to www.scrl.co.uk.

Regards
Pete

Wot no replies!
Twenty viewers so far plus emails sent out to the Track Secretary and others - and yet not a "dickie Bird". Where's the enthusiasm for getting club teams together?
We are a bit short on tracks in the South - let's use the ones we have got!
Regards
Pete

I would do, but changing my TT bike to a track bike took one day and it was another day to convert it back again! I'm not going through all that effort again!

Rob you are more than welcome to borrow my track iron.

As I'm lacking anything resembling a sprint, I won't stand a chance, but if anyone would like a team mate, I'm well practised at riding tempo on the front of the bunch!

Rob T wrote:As I'm lacking anything resembling a sprint, I won't stand a chance, but if anyone would like a team mate, I'm well practised at riding tempo on the front of the bunch!

Sprinting can be improved, but track racing is about all-round riding ability. Most track meetings, including the Regional Championships, cater for all-round riders with multiple events.
For example, Rob, your performances at Herne Hill (on a converted road bike!) very much indicated an all-round ability. Fifth in the 1000 metres TT, you were beaten by the very experienced Roly Crayford (World Champion and Record Holder). He rode at the base of the track, you rode outside the blue line. He beat you by 3.58 seconds. Technique can knock seconds off times.
In the Sprint, you got to the semis through a repecharge win with a last 200m time of 14.58. That performance would have earned you a win in the Minor Places final (and 3rd place in that competition). Third place in the Points Race, a very fine win in the Pursuit and 6th in the Five, makes you a good all-rounder in my eyes!
Anybody else need me to boost their confidence?
By the way, the club has three track bikes available for use - ask Eric.
Regards
Pete

It sounds quite good, I'm sure mum wont mind spending a day in Brighton
It says I need a Racing Licence.....Whats a Racing Licence?
I think I have BC memberhip but have no idea bout the licence :S

It's nice to see our new Ladies Champion, Jodie, is keen to try out the Preston Park track. She will be riding the Youth Omnium. Who are the other club riders planning to ride?
Jodie is making it a day out with her family, as I will be with my family - although I doubt if Jenny (Burton) will ride because she's put her back out.
Looking forward to another good day out.
Pete

I may have a pop. Left it a it late for the advance entry but may just go down and see if I an enter. The website says you can for an additional £5 and you have to complete additional forms too so would need to get there earlier.

Anyone from the Maidstone area wanting to go and needs a lift ive me a shout. It will be easier to tell the other half that I am neede to go rather than I want to!!

Call the mobile 07969 327079 as I don't use the computer that much.

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Let's hope for your sake that the other half doesn't either

So do I!

I will be there. I might make a fool of myself but someone has too. Please, join me, I do not like been on my own. Thanks.

Not many riders have pre-entered, so come and join us! Eight seniors and three women, but quite a few youth riders.

Regards
Pete Wall

If anyone is interested the programme link is as follows:

http://www.scrl.co.uk/html/race_programme.html

There does not appear to be a vast amount of people entered and they are offering money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the final scratch race. It would be good to have a strong SFA representation there to fly the flag.

Ranking points are also available. Entries on the line from 9.30am. It's been said "Some of them don't like to be beaten". I don't believe it! What sort of attitude is that? I would never have competed if I had held that view. In fact, most of my track racing was in a supporting role, but I did have one good season (1963!) and was club track champion.
See you tomorrow?

Regards
Pete