OFF-ROAD ROUND-UP
Congratulations to the following people who recently completed a one-day
Mountain Bike Commissaires course in Reading: Averil Milligan, Ashley
Axten, Ray Blackwell, Lesley Farmer, Kersi Printer, Andy Walker, John
Stokes and Stuart McGuiness. A course will be run in Manchester on Sunday
the 18th of January at the Velodrome, with a further course to be held
in Exeter during February. 6 candidates have already confirmed for Manchester,
with 12 places still available. All newly qualified MTB Commissaires
will be assigned a mentor during 2004 to ensure they receive the necessary
experience. Anyone interested in the Manchester course on the 18th or
the Exeter course in February, Email: rogerwilbraham@britishcycling.org.uk
There's one Mountainbike race on the calendar this weekend. It's round
2 of the Probike Downhill Winter Series in Innerleithen. Practice is
on Saturday 10.30am until 3.30pm and Sunday 9.30am until 11.30am. Racing
commences Midday Sunday with a format of 1 timed over 3 tracks. For
further information, contact: Neil Stoddart Tel 01896 830880 Email:
race@probikesport.com
For the Cross-Country racers interested in NPS for 2004, the series
announcements will be made in January. Expect to see the format for
weekend change dramatically – the sport looks set to move with
the times, with events tailored to providing a whole weekend of racing
and fun activities.
There's no BMX racing this weekend, but plenty of options over the
following weekend. Weather permitting, Burnham BMX Club host round of
their Floodlit Saturday evening series on the 27th. There will be mixed
age groups and all 3 of the series events will count for points. The
top 8 overall ranked riders in each category will receive trophies.
For further information, contact: Ian Curry Tel: 01278 427386 or Email:
ian@tcurry.freeserve.co.uk Check out the web www.burnhambmx.co.uk
On Sunday the 28th, a flashback to 80's BMX racing will be showcased
at Heywood in Lancashire. The event is called the Christmas Classic.
For event details, call Simon Barber 07776 297487 or see Northern BMX
web www.ride4life.co.uk The track is located next to Heywood Cricket
ground in Queens Park. The racing is Open to any rider, and classes
are to include Old Skool, Expert, Cruiser and MTB. On the same day,
Hayes BMX Club will host an Inter club event between Milton Keynes,
Hayes and Dunstable. For more information, call Maggie Dick on 07944
557689 or Email: hayesbmx@aol.com check out Southern BMX web: www.bmxracing-dirt.com
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