News for January 2003

Leave the Competition Standing
Get Down to Cycling 2003 at Sandown Park

Give your season a kick start: learn from the experts, meet the professionals, check out the latest equipment and plan your race schedule for the year at the brand new Cycling 2003 event at Sandown Park, over the weekend of 8 & 9 February 2003. Cycle Sport, Cycling Weekly and British Cycling are putting their backing behind the inaugural Cycling 2003, aimed at both the committed road cyclist and beginners looking to introduce a competitive edge to their fitness training. The event is co-located with Triathlon 2003 and Running 2003, with the Racecourse's new state-of-the-art exhibition centre acting as the hub for a pacey weekend of non-stop endurance sport-based activity.

Action
There will be exciting action to watch in the form of a series of Surrey League Criterium cycle races on Saturday the 8th from 1.30pm. Utilising a unique new course around the historic racecourse Grandstand and Parade Ring the race will feature up to 50 of the region�s top cyclists battling it out through the knockout stages to reach the final at 3:00pm.

Talent-Spotting
British Cycling will be bringing their roller racing challenge down to the show, looking to identify the road racing talent of the future and offering tips on technique and safety. Visitors will be invited to complete a 250 metre test under the close scrutiny of a qualified coach.

Improve your Technique
Throughout the weekend, a series of workshops and seminars will offer pointers about your technique, your training regime and your nutrition. British Cycling will be presenting seminars aimed at visitors looking to take their first steps into the exciting world of road racing. The subjects of cycling technique and the benefits of Computraining will also be tackled.

Dr Auriel J Forrester will be hosting a workshop on indoor bike training, looking at sessions for recovery, warm-up and cool-down, increasing pedalling efficiency and thereby speed, improving climbing technique through strength and combining speed and strength training into power. Explanation of the concept of heart rate and power training zones/levels.

Get Your Gear Up To Scratch
If you need to upgrade prior to the start of the season, Cycling 2003 is the place to catch up with all the manufacturers latest offerings. Major cycle retailers will be at the show showing off the latest bikes and frames including: Bianchi, Principia, Klein, Look, Litespeed, Regal, Merlin, Cervelo, Airborne, Fondriest and Xenith.

Plan Your Schedule
Cycling 2003 will also offer you the chance to get your racing calendar planned out in anticipation of the season start. A 'Club and Event Village' for Cycling, Triathlon and Running Clubs will house all the major event organisers who will be looking to tempt you to enter their races. As well as the cycle racing on the Saturday there will be a 5km Fun Run on the Sunday afternoon, and an indoor triathlon competition on Rowing Machine/ Cycle Machine/ Treadmill running over both days.

Opening times:
Saturday, 8 February: 09.30 - 18.30
Sunday, 9 February: 09.30 - 16.30

Entry Prices:
Adult �6.75 in advance - �7.50 on the door.
Child (5-16) �4.50 in advance - �5.00 on the door.
Family (2 adults, 2 children) �18.00 in advance - �20.00 on the door.

Call 01932 880 830 for tickets or visit www.swimcyclerun.co.uk.

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� British Cycling 2002/2003