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With four weeks still to go until entries close, organiser Phil Rayner has 14 spaces left in both the A /B  and C/D races.

So, to avoid disappointment get your entries in as the LVRC operates a first come first served approach to arranging the fields.

Places are still available for the LVRC track training session at Newport Velodrome on Saturday 18th February from 2 pm to 5 pm.  All levels of track riders are welcome, including novices. Cost £10. Please send standard LVRC entry form and cheque to: Mike Amery, 18 Giffard Drive, Welland, Worcs WR13 6SE Tel 01684 310168.

ABC Race is now full. organiser Don Parry will take some reserves so be aware if you send me an entry. Plenty of places left for the DEFG race. Entries close 26th Feb.

Tour of Cornwall 4 day training camp 2012 (Feb 10-14)

Routes: A & B group dependant on numbers.

Saturday: Newquay – Boscastle – Newquay, via the stunning North Coast. Café stop at the Millars Pantry Boscastle. 80 miles Hilly - 8/10

                Training segment included in this ride

Sunday – Newquay – Edan Project – Newquay, via Newquay airport, Winnards Perch, Goss Moor, Stenalees, Carn Grey, Trethurgy and Eden Project. 50miles rolling – 6/10

                Training segment included in this ride

Monday – Newquay – Lizard Point – Newquay, via Newlyn East, St Allen, Truro, Bissoe, Perranarworthal, Pelean Cross, Stitians, Rame, Gweek, Garras, past Goonhilly

                 Downs, Kuggar, Lizard, café stop at the Coast, coffee bar and bistro. 75 miles undulating 7/10

                 Training segment included in this ride

Tuesday – Newquay – local area – Newquay, short morning ride only, 40 miles rolling 6/10

                 Short training segment in this ride – decision to be made at breakfast.

*Outward & Return routes very similar with slight changes according to groups*

Remember we have prizes (donated by The Bike Factory) for the training segments PLUS for any rider signing-up for the Tour of Cornwall and Majorca in April with Gert Jan Theunisse will get not only a £70 voucher kindly donated by The Bike Factory, but also a chance to win Free accommodation for Majorca (min 10 riders needed for this free draw)

For further details and bookings please go to www.pocolococycling.com

The Dave Griffiths Memorial races will now be on Sunday 10th June on the Hillingdon circuit near Hayes, West London.

The A/B/C race will be at 10am, and the D/E/F/G/H races will be at 2pm.

NB. ENTRY WILL BE ON THE LINE ONLY - no advance entries.

This change has been brought about by the logistical problems of running races on two different local courses due to Police regulations not allowing two races on one course. In addition, the local courses that are still authorised for racing are not long enough to accomodate concurrent races.

The promoters apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but they felt it was important to continue to promote in the name of Dave Griffiths rather than to cancel for this year. They hope to return to a road course for next year, with possibly a circuit further away that will accomodate LVRC-style races.

SE ENGLAND MSTINA JERSEY SERIES 2012 REGIONS 9 & 1

TOM McCall, who has taken over as co-ordinator reports on 2012 plans

A Happy New Year to everyone. With the departure of Steve Watson, there has been some uncertainty over the running of this year’s series, but I seem to have got more and more involved to the point that I will be steering the series through - at least for this year. In spite of all this, I am pleased to announce that we have a good programme of events throughout the year.

There are twelve rounds as per the attached schedule, and points will be allocated on a similar basis to last year:- 1st 15, 2nd 13, 3rd 11, 4th 9, 5th 8, 6th 7, 7th 6, 8th 5, 9th 4, 10th 3, plus 1 point for a non top 10 finish. These points will be awarded to each category. A rider’s best 7 results will count towards the overall. In the event of a final points tie, a rider’s next best results will be used to declare a winner.

By way of a slight change this year, it has been decided to use the new age system adopted by the Percy Stallard Series. Namely, that a rider will stay in the same age category throughout the year that they started with on 1st January. This is purely for the Series, and it does not affect the standard LVRC age rules.

We have a varied schedule of events this year, with a good cross-section of road courses, both “rideable” and “demanding”, and three events on off-road circuits. In fact, there is something for everyone.

Although, we have lost one promoter from last year, we have gained two new events. The Dulwich Paragon have come in with a round in Kent, and we also have one round on Hog Hill. Our other promoters have stayed with the Series (thanks guys), and we have two memorial races that are now gaining momentum to honour the names of departed friends - namely the Derek Witt and the Dave Griffiths events.

Two events will carry double points:- The Seaside 2-day at Foulmead, for the GC only, and the Festival Finale.

I am still trying to negotiate the provision of race leaders’ jerseys, and how this can be financed. Either way, Mstina will still be involved. I am also trying to establish contact with last year’s sponsors to see if they wish to continue with the series.

The use of the transponders is also being looked at. The units are in safe keeping, but it is uncertain at this stage how they will be deployed at the series events.

Any input on these would be welcome, but I will keep everyone informed of any developments.

The results and GC’s will be posted on the LVRC website. Any queries can be directed to me Tom McCall on 07711 463072 or tomcat9@blueyonder.co.uk

Good luck for a successful year.

Just a reminder that race entries for 2012 are £10. Phil Rayner tells me that some riders have only been sending £8 with entries for his Fleche Waltonne event.

LVRC Domestic Calendar of Events 2012 (Region 9)

Unfortunately it is necessary to cancel the Ciclos Uno Hog Hill Spring Series event No 5 planned to be held at the Hog Hill circuit on Sunday 15 April 2012 as the circuit is not available on this day. There are no other available/suitable dates that this event can be transferred to so the series will be reduced to five events.

John Ginley, Condor RC took gold at the World Master's Cyclo Cross Championships in Louisville, Kentucky in the USA at the weekend. John won the 70-74 age group 1.29 ahead of Team Jewson's Mick Ives. There was gold too for Welland Valley's Vic Barnett in the over 65's event by almost a minute. 

ENTRIES. CHEQUES - please make entry fee cheques payable to W D PARRY. Thanks

2012 Racing Calendar in now on this web site under Racing. 127 Events this year. A huge thanks to all involved in putting this together - all organisers, regional officials, and Barrie Mitchell for coordinating the whole programme. A terrific piece of work all round. Have a great season.

FLECHE WALTONNE RR  Husbands Bosworth, Undulating, 10.00am AB 45 miles, 10.05am CD 45 miles, 10.10am  EFGH 36 miles, S.P.Rayner, 30 St Ives Road, Wigston, Leicester. LE18 2JA. Tel: 0116 2888685, 07973479788. Email: philrayner157@hotmail.com no SAE's needed if email address is on entry form.

This national championship will now be held 29th July at Saighton and promoted under the Ged Balshaw, Dave Jones Memorial Race. Thanks to all our Region 3 colleagues for agreeing to promote this prestigious event.

Following the success of his club's Tour of Cornwall training weekend last year,Wrexham RC's Nick Giles a well known north west racer is repeating it next month and is trying his hand at Majorca camps. He currently has an ad on our site. Take a look at his site Poco Loco Cycling.