WCRA Luncheon & Training Weekend

The latest news on the WCRA Luncheon & Training Weekend to be held on the 24th/25th January 2004 is that Tony Cooke has agreed to be the guest speaker. Held at the WCRA Luncheon at the Collingwood Suite, Gosling Stadium, Welwyn Garden City (25th Jan at 1pm), Tony will talk about Nicole's career to date, present preparation and future plans. The luncheon will form the conclusion of the final WCRA training weekend of this winter and will also see the WCRA presentations to their latest champions. The training weekend will cover various sessions - both on and off the bike and with close to 40 riders attending, is nearly fully booked.

For further details contact: Luncheon - Karen Carr (01707 897272 or george.carr1@ntlworld.com)

Training Weekend - Steve Ellis (01376 551744, 07713 311018 or ellis.steve@talk21.com)

DETAILS

WCRA Training Weekend - Welwyn (24th/25th Jan.�04)

Venue:
Travel Inn - Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Herts situated on the A6129 off Junction 4 of the A1(M) � adjacent to Welwyn Track.

Provisional Programme

Saturday (24th Jan)
11.00           Arrival / Introduction 
11.15 � 12.00   Bike Skills Session (3 groups/activities)
12.00 � 3.30    Road Ride (4 ability groups*, 45 � 66 miles) 
4.00 � 6.00     Recovery / Demo�s / Talks
6.30            Evening Meal (in adjacent Beefeater) 
8.00 � 10.00    Informal discussions / Socialising

Sunday(25th Jan) 
7.30  Breakfast 
9.00 � 9.20      Warm-Up
9.20 � 10.05     Speed Work - Sprints) in 2 mixed groups 
10.15 � 11.00     Hill Reps - will alternate
11.05 � 11.35     Warm Down � both groups together	
11.35 � 12.00     Shower/Change/Check-out
12.00 � 12.30     Debrief � Collingwood Suite (Sports Centre)
1.0               WCRA Luncheon & Prize Presentation
                  (optional extra)

* The groups are aimed (roughly) at the following:

Group A - 66 miles, top domestic riders (elite/1st cat level)

Group B - 59 miles, competent/aspiring riders (2nd cat/good junior level)

Group C - 52 miles, limited racing experience/club riders

Group D - 45 miles, novices/youth riders

The pace of the rides will depend on the group; Group A is aimed at averaging about 18mph, the others scaled down from this. The rides are not intended to be �tear-ups� but constructive training rides, emphasising good techniques, controlled riding, team-work and group responsibility.

NOTES
1. I must have full payment by Friday 9th Jan (the WCRA has had to pay for the 23 rooms in advance � cheques payable to Steve Ellis)
- �45 for Training Weekend only
- �55 for Training Weekend & Luncheon *
- �10 discount for Junior and Youth riders
- Cost covers everything except evening meal
- �5 per day for non-residents
* (Luncheon �16 if booked separately � 3 course meal in Collingwood Suite of the Sports Centre - please let me know of any special dietary needs.)

2. Please bring - normal training kit x 2 (in case of bad weather)
trainers (for bike skills session)
towel / toiletries etc
bike and spares
smart casual clothes, for those attending the WCRA Luncheon

3. We will have following cars for the rides � spare wheels would be useful, especially rears.

4. Please ensure that your bike and any spares are in good working order.

5. Please ensure that I have a recent Masseurs Form (emergency purposes only).

6. If you wish for information on any specific topic please let me know and I will either arrange a talk on the subject or get one of us to speak to you directly about it on the weekend.

For further details, or if you have any queries / problems contact:
Steve Ellis � 34 Orion Way, Braintree, Essex CM7 9UR
(ellis.steve@talk21.com , 01376 551744 or 07713 311018)