Leckhampton Solo Video

Video of one of our student members riding around Leckhampton

661 Mini Downhill FoD: Round 1

Sunday 4 December saw the return of the 661 Mini Downhill mountain bike series at the Forest of Dean for 2011/ 12.

Cranham track closures - Updated

Some of you will be aware that the recent change in ownership of some land within Cranham Woods has resulted in some of the long established MTB tracks coming under threat from closure. I have been on a bit of a fact finding mission to see what the state of play is and how we can minimise any loss of trails in this area.

Bushy dig day - Nov 13th 2.30pm (DH and XC)

It's been a while but now the ground is getting softer the next round of Bushcombe dig days is about to start. I know a few of you have been enjoying what we've put in up there this year, so we've got some plans to extend, alter and improve what is already there.

Pump and roll - Updated with pics

Thanks again to everyone who turned up to dig today at Bushcombe.

We started by walking down the track to check for fallen branches, then decided to work on the bottom section to improve the flow and to bring it up to the same standard as the top.

One group were adding a small catch berm to the off camber left after the small root drop. The other were building up the last left hand berm to stop Alex face planting there. They also added a couple of rollers to the final straight.

The plan for the next few weeks is to continue to work on the lower section as well as extend the DH down the hill. The climb is progressing well with a few riders attempting it, looks like we may need a few small changes but it will not be long before we have Bushcombe loops!

We hope to see many of you again on the 5th February for the next official dig day. Keep your eyes on the Facebook page for the latest details.


Leckhampton XC Video

I just found this treat from one of out student members. Great inspiration to go out and put a ride together just over Leckhampton.

TheCorrective.com mk3

The web monkeys have been busy over the winter months and we now have a pretty new website that I hope will work beter on mobiles. Any problems or suggestions for it then please hit the contact button on the flash new menu bar!

661 Mini Downhill FoD: Round 1

Sunday 4 December saw the return of the 661 Mini Downhill mountain bike series at the Forest of Dean for 2011/ 12. The race, which attracts 300 riders, enjoyed strong participation from a number of Cheltenham-based enthusiasts keen to make their mark on the field. Cheltenham and County Cycling Club were represented by a team of 4 racers.

A strong crowd lined the full length of the classic "Ski Run" track to watch the action up close. Good weather conditions ensured very tight racing - where only the smallest mistake could cost several positions in the final reckoning, although a "best of two runs" format gave everyone a second chance if needed.

In a packed Senior Men (18-29) field of 91 entrants, Cheltenham and County rider Alex Hazle acquitted himself admirably after a four year break from racing, with a time of 1:16.34, placing him 51st overall, 10.74 seconds off the winning time.

In Veterans (40 plus), young-at-heart Roger Smith continued his progression in the racing scene with two consistent runs within 1 second of each other, with a best time of 1:26.38 putting him 18th in class in a field of 24.

In the Masters category (30 to 39) Cheltenham and County had two entrants in Adam Powell and Rich Dade. Both were keen to put in strong performances and after two runs, Rich Dade managed to edge the local battle with a time of 1:13.70 placing him 13th in category, just 4/100ths of a second faster than Adam's time of 1:13.74 which put him 14th out of a field of 51.

Overall some really solid results to build on for club riders at the next round of the series, which takes place at the end of January.

Words -  Rich dade
Image - Loz Webb (Roots and Rain profile) 
Full results and photos - Roots and Rain

Christmas Festive Ride

In place of our traditional Christmas Carol ride we have decided that the MTBers and roadies will team up for a short festive ride around adorned with all the usual festive kit on TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER.

We will depart from Central Cross Drive at 19:15 and take a leisurely route on the road around and end up at The Cheltenham Motor Club. The final details of the route are still being put together. It is a great opportunity for us all to get together as a club and have a good time. We hope many of you will support this ride. Please don't hold back on the festive decorations on your bike!!!

I am reassured that for you 'proper beer' drinkers an advance party was out today sampling a range of their splendid ales Kinver and Salop – zesty pale beers, Kingscote and Tom Long hoppy Ales, Robust Stout Ale are all on at £2.50 pint.

For those unable to join the ride we'll aim to be in the bar by 8.15 Merry Christmas from your road and MTB sub-committee
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