Moelfre Uplift Day

After the success of Cwmcarn, the next uplift day on the 27th March at Moelfre.

For those that do not know, Moelfre is about 100miles away (so easy in a day trip), the track contains about 1 tree but is flat out and very fun. On a sunny day it is the closest you will get to riding in the alps. You can ride it on any bike, I have been on my hardtail which was only slightly slower than my 224. Uplift is on a tractor trailer and you will get somewhere between 10 and 15 runs.

These uplift days are very low key and open to all, there is no elitism as everyone is there for a good laugh. I have seen 11 year olds on the same trailer as guys who race world cups!

More information can be found at borderline-events


To get you warmed up here is a video of a race there last year...

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MTB skills course

We have arranged a CC-CC skills day at Woburn Sands (near Milton Keynes). This is a great venue whether you want to improve your XC skills or some hard DH / jumping techniques. It doesn't matter what skill level or age I can vouch that you will learn lots and take loads away from it. ContactUs if you are interested.

The course be with Tony from www.ukbikeskills.co.uk who has recently been called the UK's best coach by the guy heading up the Off Road Development at the CTC. With Bushcombe going to be ready soon this will be great to make the most of that and any trips away you might have planned for this year.

Ok I hope you will not be doing shady jumps like this in the course, but it is the only photo I have of Woburn (and demonstrating a complete lack of skills). There are loads of single tracks sections which are ideal for training on.

This video includes the guy that is running the course:

woburn singletrack from tony doyle on Vimeo.

Just found this video, the second half shows some of the trails at Worburn

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Forest of Dean Mini DH Round 3

In the final round of the FOD Mini DH winter series on Sunday Feb 28th, TheCorrective was represented by Rachel Vicary, Charlie Williams and Roger Smith.

The track was cut up and very muddy in places which made it particularly challenging, similar to round 1. Rachel suffered from a leaking front brake during her first run and had to abandon it, whilst Charlie and Roger had off track excursions.

Rachel managed to blag a bike for her run (thanks to Rich Dade for the lending of his Demo 7), and she managed to post a very respectable time giving her 4th in her category, so a great effort indeed. Her time was just eclipsed by Roger (38th masters) who was experimenting with hardtail racing – something he is still questioning but is determined to get the hang of….

Charlie put in a solid performance on his hardtail to post an excellent 11th in the Masters.

A hard day above the saddle, but still great fun all the same.

Photos courtesy of Goshka Awramik

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Leckhampton Leaflet - with download

An awareness leaflet produced in partnership between Cheltenham Borough Council, FOLK and CC-CC is available in local bike shops, notably Leisure lakes, Cheltenham Cycles and Roylan Cycles. 

The leaflet is aimed at MTBers who use Leckhampton Hill, and primarily DHers. It is essential all riders on the hill ride responsibly and think of their impact on other users on the hill. Only by being responsible can we gain respect as a group on the hill, so please do so.

You can download a version HERE

 

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Cirencester Duathlon Results

Four CCCC riders and some of their partners enjoyed a different kind of XC racing at the Bathurst Estate near Cirencester on Valentines Day. On a cold but sunny morning we lined up for a 2 mile run, 10 mile mountain bike and then another 2 mile run - all around a muddy but not very technical course.

Ewen Macgregor and Liz Catchpole, racing as 'Ginger and Nuts' were second relay team home, in 95th overall. Other individual Cheltenham riders put in some solid placings in the mid field - David Koryczan (118th), Mike Saunders (78th), and Mark Smith (98th). Mark achieved his target time despite having twice dropped his pump on the bike lap and having to double back and fetch it! It was also great to see Rob Brown who came along to provide moral support to 'Team CCCC'.

A highlight of the race for me was when, on the first run, ten fully-grown deer suddenly ran across the track right in front of us - quite a surprise!

All in all it was a very enjoyable morning, and for those who like a bit of muddy running along with their muddy cycling I recommend it highly.

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