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30th December 2012 |
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Varley Wins
Hamper Race |
Christian Varley won
todays Christmas Hamper Handy cap race.
The
race which was held around 10 laps of a short
Ballaugh circuit saw approx. 30 - 40 riders take to
start line on a dry but windy winters morning.
There was action from the word go with a small
group of 3 consisting of eventual winner Christian
Varley, An Post rider Mark Christian and British
Academy Rider Joe Kelly, breaking away early on. The
trio worked well together to pull away from the
remaining chasseing bunch.
Varley went for
glory with a lap to go leaving Kelly and Christian
with the ground to make up. The now chasseing duo
couldn't bridge the gap before the line leaving
Varley to take the victory, and with a sprint for
the remaining podium placing's, Mark took second
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6th December 2012 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers Christmas Pillage |
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Unfortunately, it looks
like the Railway pub might not be open by Saturday
night. We can all meet in the Bridge. See you
Saturday! |
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4th December 2012 |
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IOM CA AGM |
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Here are the
minutes for the recent IOM CA AGM and last years
AGM
also the current
CA Constitution. |
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HAMPER RACE |
The Manx Viking Wheelers organized Hamper race
will take place on Sunday 30th December.
Signing
on will be at Ballaugh parish hall from 9.00am with
the race commencing at 10.00am over the Ballaterson
road course.
Entries with correct entry fee
should be sent to - Brian Johnson, Cintra, Alexander
Drive, Douglas IM2 3QX
Cheques should be made
out to Manx Viking Wheelers.
NO ENTRIES ON THE LINE!!
Closing Date
for entries is Wednesday 26th December.
Entry
Fees- TLI Members Non TLI Members
Senior £12.00 Senior £15.00
Junior £ 9.00 Junior £12.00
Youth £ 7.00 Youth £10.00 |
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Outstanding
Club Trophies |
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If anyone has or knows anyone that may have any Manx
Viking Wheelers trophies that need returning, could
you please get in touch with Helen Wolstencroft
Tel: 480947 email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com
so these can be re awarded in the future. |
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Christmas
Pillage |
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Don't forget to get
those fancy dress costumes sorted the weekend is
fast approaching |
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18th November 2012 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers Christmas Pillage 8th
December |
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We hope you are all
planning your Viking outfit for the forthcoming
Christmas, MVW celebration. We look forward to
welcoming many MVW members and their friends.
We hope you will all enter into the spirit of
the evening. Our "pillage leaders" have planned
an interesting route which they have unselfishly
been practising!
So as we know who to expect, please can you let
Helen Wolstencroft know if you are planning to
attend. Please either text, phone or email her.
There will be penalties to pay for not wearing
your helmet!
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8th November 2012 |
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Geoff Quine
Memorial Ride |
The ride is to remember Geoff on the 1st
anniversary of his death (16th December)
Entry charge is £5 which will include
coffee & cake at Silverdale Cafe with all
profits split between Geoff's charity The MS
Society and the James Berry Fund.
There will be 3 groups leaving the NSC, the
1st group will follow the traditional Geoff
Wednesday ride, the other 2 groups riding
slightly longer routes, to be confirmed. All
groups should reach the Cafe 11ish but feel
free to arrive from 1030.
There will
also be what we hope will become an annual
award - The Geoff Quine Spirit of Cycling
Award.
Please sign on with your £5 at
either Bikestyle or Abode. Any questions get
in touch with me or Sconer.
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Geoff embodied lots of qualities that
make cycling such a social, welcoming and
fun activity so try and think of his
kindness, gentleness & humour in your riding
on that day! |
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4th November 2012 |
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Youth Development Training |
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Isle of Man Cycling,
in conjunction with Microgaming, will commence their
youth development training nights from Tuesday 6th November.
The training nights are primarily focussed at youth
A and B riders for the 2013 race season but junior
riders are also welcome. This will all take place at
Microgaming’s head office in Circular Road, Douglas.
General start time is 6.30pm and riders are welcome
to turn up from 6pm.
The night consists of the following:
- Roller session approx. 1hr duration;
- Basic stretching and core stability program;
- Relevant workshops e.g. nutrition, training
advice, basic bike maintenance;
If you require any further info please contact
Rob Holden via email: robholden@manx.net or
mobile: 473055.
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27th October 2012 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers Christmas Pillage 8th
December |
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Lock up your sons and daughters, MVW members are
celebrating their pagan festive season!
Drop your anchor and leave your longboat in the
harbour and head to the Railway for an 8 o'clock
start.
Follow our "Pillage Leaders" on a rampant tour
of the modern capital of ancient Mann. We will
be visiting numerous hostelries along the way!
Classic Viking attire is welcome. As you all
know MVW members are never without their
helmet!!!
See you all there!
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15th October 2012 |
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James Berry
Memorial Ride |
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This year’s two ride outs take
place this coming Saturday (the day of the dinner)
they are both culminating at the Mooragh Park Café
for refreshments. The £10 donation will include
tea/coffee and scones and also help raise money for
the James Berry Fund. Sign on sheet is in Bikestyle
up until Friday lunchtime.
Ride 1
Easier option will leave the
Mooragh Park at 9.30 and take in a flatish route
around the northern plains led by Amber Ward and
Helen Wolstencroft a distance of 25miles. Route (Word
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PDF)
Ride 2
Will leave the NSC gates at
9.15 and take in Braddan Bridge, Mount Rule,
Injebreck, Brandywell Cottage, Druidale, Ballaugh,
Cronk, Jurby, Lhen, Bride and through to café. Then
home via whatever way suits.
Every one hopefully liaise at
café for coffee, scones and banter at 11.30
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10th October 2012 |
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CA Dinner |
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Any CA Dinner
tickets that have been ordered need to be paid for
in full by this Friday. All payments are to be sent
to IOM Cycling Association, Cedar Lodge, Braaid, IM4
2AL. Non payment for them, may mean you forfeit your
tickets. The Dinner start time is 6pm for
6:30pm |
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5th October 2012 |
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Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 |
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The Standards for Cycling in all disaplins to
qualify for the 2014 Commonwealth games in Glasgow
are Here. (Word
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3rd October 2012 |
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Spin Classes
and Core Workout |
The winter spin classes will commence next
week. Tuesday nights starting on the 9th October
will be at the Mount Murray commencing at 7 p.m.
Thursday sessions starting 11th October will be
at Carrefour Health Club commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Both sessions will follow the same format as
last year.
All participants are asked to
arrive in plenty of time to ensure classes start
promptly.
Again the Club have generously
subsidised the sessions.
The cost per person
for the 11week block leading up to Christmas is
£44.00 per person. Payment by cash or cheque (made
payable to B. Johnson) must be paid prior to
commencement.
N.B. The venues are different
for Tuesday and Thursday. If you have any queries
please contact Brian on 495684. |
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2nd October 2012 |
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Kellys in Nationals |
Jake Kelly 3rd in
Junior National Madison
Manx Viking Wheelers
Kelly and team mate Jacob Scott rode in last weeks
Junior National Madison Championships.
Taking
home a bronze medal in the event. Jon Dibbon and Sam
Lowe won the title.
Joe also competed in the
Nationals last week, racing in the mens Omnium.
Joe has a good string of results throughout the
event finishing 7th in the Flying Lap and the 15km
Points race, 3rd in the Devil and 2nd in the Scratch
race. Joe finished 2nd overall. |
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1st October 2012 |
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CA Annual
Dinner |
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Tickets are now on
sale for the Annual Dinner and Prize
Presentation at a cost of £40 each. The 2012
event takes place at the Mount Murray Hotel and
Country Club on Saturday 20th October.
Tickets will be
allocated on a first come, first served basis
and will be held for 5 days in order for payment
to be recieved. Any tickets not paid for in this
time will be reallocated.
Cheques payable to the IOMCA should be sent to:
Isle of Man Cycling Association
Cedar Lodge
Braaid
IM4 2AL.
SOLD OUT
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MVW AGM |
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Manx Viking
Wheelers are holding their AGM on Wednesday 24th
October at 7pm in the upstairs function room at the
Creg-Ny-Baa. All members are welcome to attend, and
chip baps will be provided afterwards. Should anyone
like to stand for any positions on the Committee,
please could they let Phil Knights know before that
date, either via email to knights@manx.net or
by phone to 498313. |
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13th September 2012 |
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SPIN SESSIONS |
The dark probably
wet evenings are nearly upon us so thoughts turn to
indoor training! Brian has been in discussion with
Martin and he is happy to put all of you keen
cyclists through your paces throughout the winter
months!
Details have yet to be finalized but
the sessions will probably follow a similar format
as last year (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Brian is hoping
to get the sessions started at the end of September
or early October running up to christmas then
resuming after christmas and running up to the start
of the 2013 cycling season.(Two blocks) Spaces will
again be limited so anyone wanting to take part will
be required to sign up and pay up for each block
in full, as per last year.
To book your place
and for further details contact Brian (mob 495684)
or preferably e-mail brian-johnson@manx.net |
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7th September 2012 |
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Shoprite Challenge |
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If anyone is
interested in making a team up of seven riders
respresenting the club for the Shoprite Challenge on
Sunday 23rd September 2012, please could they
contact Phil Knights on 498313, or via email knights@manx.net. |
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Club Kit |
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Should anyone have faulty white kit, it should
be returned to Brian Johnson by Wednesday 20th
September 2012, as he will be returning it to
the manufacturer shortly after that date. A
replacement will be issued should it be
available from stock, otherwise it will be
included with our next order.
We will be placing an order for new kit shortly,
there is additional winter clothing available,
and details can be obtained from the updated
order form, which can be found in the club
information section on the website. If you wish
to place an order, please complete the form, and
return it to Brian Johnson, Cintra, Alexander
Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX together with a cheque
for the 50% deposit by the end of September
2012.
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3rd September 2012 |
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Childrens Basic Bike Maintenance Course 18th
September, 6 pm. |
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We are delighted to
confirm that Richard, from Bikestyle, has kindly
agreed to hold another Bike Maintenance Course
on 18th September. This one is aimed at
children of MVW members and be warned........it
starts with a bucket of water!.
As you can all imagine, there will be a lot
of interest in this event. Please contact Helen
by email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com or
by text on 480947. As always, the earliest to
respond will get priority!
Enjoy!
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13th August 2012 |
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Tour of the Middle |
Daren Bell wins the Tour of the Middle.
Yesterday saw the 5th round of the Black Grace
Cowley sponsored road race series. In cool damp
conditions 21 riders took to the start line on the
Tosaby Road in each the A and the B Race. The race
consisted of 10 laps for the A and 7 laps for the B
around the tough Stugadoo Course.
It wasn't
long until the first break of the day in the A race
as an 8 man group broke clear from the main bunch
within the first lap. Darren Bell, Aaron Livsey,
Jake Kelly, Jonathan Cregeen, Graeme Hatcher, Chris
Nicholson, Tom Mazzone and Chris Whorral formed the
break.
Darren Bell decided to chance it alone
on the second lap leaving his companions too
steadily increase his lead every lap and win the
race by 3.28 minutes.
Chris Whorral lead the
way for the remaining bunch with Jake Kelly
completing the podium.
The B race also
saw plenty of action with Gary Johnston making a
solo attempt on the first lap too be later joined by
a 3 man chase group. The quartet stayed away for the
remainder of the race.
Matty Bostock just
edged out Garry to take the win on the line.
Manx Viking Wheelers Laura Wasley was the winner of
the Ladies
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5th August 2012 |
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Tour of the
Middle |
Round 5 of the
BGC sponsored road race series takes place on Sunday
12th August around the Stugadhoo/Tosaby course the A
race will be 10 laps (approx 60miles)and the B race
will be 7 laps (approx 42miles)
HQ will be
The Old School Hall St-Marks with Signing on from
8.00am the A race will start at 9.00am.
Time
Keeping will be by Manx Timing solutions so please
allow time for fitting transponders!
Entries on a
CURRENT TLI ENTRY FORM with correct payment and
stating which race entered! to Brian Johnson,
Cintra, Alexander Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX. Cheques
made payable to Manx Viking Wheelers.
Anyone
who would be willing to Marshal please contact Brian
at brian-johnson@manx.net |
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29th July 2012 |
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25 Mile Timetrial Champs |
Tom Black is 2012's
Manx 25 Mile TT Champ.
Tom Black won todays
Penrice 25 mile timetrial on the extended wild life
park course, Black finished in a time of 54:29 ahead
of EVCC's Darren Bell and Graeme Hatcher.
Marty Warren and Peter Gage finished 4th and 5th too
win there respective Categorey.
First Youth
and Juinior are Leon Mazzone and Jamie Dudley, Frank
Hesketh finished first Vet over 60 and Laura Wasley
lead the ladies.
Results (Excel
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28th July 2012 |
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Penrice 25 Mile Timetrial Champs |
The Penrice 25 Mile Time Trial Championships
takes place this Sunday over the extended Wildlife
Park Course. Signing on is from 8.30 at Ballaugh
Parish Hall with the first rider away at 9.30.
The start is at the junction of Orrisdale Road
on the TT course and then proceeds through Ballaugh
Bridge to Sulby Bridge. Left turn at Sulby Bridge
through to St. Judes and on to the Cronk. Right
turn at the Cronk up the Coast Road towards Jurby
and then right at the crossroads back to Sandygate.
Left turn at Sandygate and proceed back through
St. Judes crossroads towards Ramsey. There is a
dead turn at the entrance to Westhill Village and
then proceed back through St. Judes and Sandygate
crossroads to the Cronk where you take an immediate
left turn onto Ballacrye Road to finish.
There will be prizes for the winners of categories-
Youth, Junior, Espoir, Ladies, Vet U/50, Vet U/60,
Vet O/60 & Senior.
Start Sheet (Word
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26th July 2012 |
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Black Wins Final 10 |
Tom Black won last
nights final round of the Conister Bank Sponsored 10
Mile TT League, followed by Darren Bell and first
year junior Josh Knights.
Results (Excel
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19th July 2012 |
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Conister Bank 10 League |
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Tom Black won round 14
of the Conister Bank Spoinsred 10 Mile Timetrial
Leagueahead of first year junior Josh Knights and
seasoned vet Peter Gage. |
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Rob Dooley testing 2013
Timetrial Bike. |
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12th July 2012 |
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Black Wins 10
Mile TT |
Tom Black wins last
nights round of the Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile
tt league ahead of Darren Bell. Aaron Livsey
completed the podium.
Results (Excel
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10th July 2012 |
Penrice 25 Mile
Time Trial Championships
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The Penrice 25 Mile Time Trial Championships will
take place on Sunday 29th July. Headquarters will
be Ballaugh Parish Hall, signing on will be from
8.30 a.m. with first rider away at 9.30 a.m.
Entries with correct payment to be sent to Brian
Johnson, Cintra, Alexander Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX
by Wednesday 25th July. Cheques to be made payable
to Manx Viking Wheelers.
Due to lot of
regular marshalls and helpers being off Island at
the Olympics I would request that anyone who could
help with marshalling etc. please let me know by
e-mail to
brian-johnson@manx.net. |
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5th July 2012 |
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Roche is
National 10 Champ |
Andrew Roche won last nights Conister Bank 10 mile
TT league which incorperated the Manx national 10
Champs.
Andrew took the honours in the vets
cat for the first year. Tom Black finished second to
win the senior cat ahead of Josh Knights who won the
junior cat.
Leading Juv was Leon Mazzone,
Laura Wasley and Ali Clague won the Ladies and the
Ladies Vet Cat.
Anna Christion finished top
Lady Junior and Elizabeth Holden was first Juv girl.
Results (Excel
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29th June 2012 |
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Black wins 10 |
Tom Black won
Wednesdays Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile time
trial league ahead of Jake Kelly, Rob Cormode
completed the podium and finished first Vet.
First Juvenile was Matthew Bostock and Laura Wasley
lead the ladies.
Results (Excel
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27th June 2012 |
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SAM D’ARCY - RIP |
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TRIBUTE TO SAM D'ARCY
By Mick Considine
Jun 25, 2012,
The South East
Road Club would like to extend its’ sincerest
sympathies to the family of Sam D’Arcy, who
passed away this morning in the Hospice, at
Gorey District Hospital. Sam was the motivating
force behind a very popular annual cycle, which
was a major fundraiser for the Hospice. Indeed,
the irony of being a fundraiser and spending his
final days in the Hospice was not lost on Sam.
His motivation to stage the annual cycle was due
to the passing away of his late wife, Betty, in
March 2005 in Gorey District Hospital. As a
tribute to Betty,Sam at seventy years of age
took part in some of the inter-club races that
year. He visited her Grave every day.
It
goes without saying that Sam had a way of
getting things done.
There always was a
serendipitous moment when Sam, with his large
network of contacts would make the impossible,
possible. When the South East Road Club
organised the first Youth Two Day, he managed to
get sponsorship by “boarding” an Arklow Waste
Disposal Lorry as it was doing its’ rounds in
Arklow. The end result was very generous
sponsorship for the event. Sponsorship of the
Gorey Three Day came about in not too similar a
fashion, when Sam assisted the CEO of “An Post”,
when his bike had broken down on the Gorey Road.
That was Sam’s “modus operandi”.
Sam
organised a very popular disco in Gorey to
fundraise for the Irish Road Club. It was held
in Hunt’s Hall in Gorey every Saturday night in
the late sixties and early seventies. The DJ
was, of course, an IRC member, Terry Curran.
Sam joined the Irish Road Club in 1958 and
held many positions in that club. Such was the
respect for him that he was elected President of
the Irish Road Club in its’ Centenary year in
1990. The Irish Road Club is Ireland’s oldest
existing club. Sam subsequently was made an
honorary member for his services to cycling.
Sam was unique in that he never drifted away
from cycling, as so many of us did, only to
return later and attempt to make up for the
missing years. Sam was steadfast in his passion
and enthusiasm for cycling through the good and
bad years and certainly, cycling for a time was
neither popular nor profitable.
Sam’s
greatest achievement was the establishment of
the Gorey Three Day race. This came about due to
Sam’s connections with Gorey. His late mother
from a well-known Gorey family, the Walkers.
Betty was a daughter of Markie Kealy from
Clonattin, Gorey. The Gorey Three Day is now the
second longest running stage race in Ireland and
will approach its’ fiftieth anniversary in a few
years without its’ inspirational figure, who
will be sadly missed. No one can forget the
sight of Sam on his motorbike stewarding the
race. This always gave rise to many scary
moments particularly as Sam’s brain was wired to
the Continental side of the road as he blightly
disregarded white lines, whether broken or
straight.
The Gorey Three day is one
of the few races where there is a scramble for
entries. All of the great Irish cyclists, such as
Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche, Martin Earley and Paul
Kimmage have participated in it. It has been a huge
boost to the Gorey of Gorey and hinterlands during
the Easter period. That’s all thanks to the
foresight of one man. Sam was honoured by Gorey Town
Commissioners for his work with the race and at a
special ceremony he signed the Distinguished
Visitors book.
It was Sam’s ambition both to
live in Gorey and to start a bike shop there. This
was achieved when he built his house in Kilmurray in
the nineties and when opened his bike shop last
year. Sadly, the long retirement that he had hoped
to enjoy with Betty didn’t come about, but they did
enjoy a few short happy years together in their
beloved house.
Sam was a terrific help when
Arklow Cycling Club was set up 1985. He gave a great
deal of time to the club and helped out with
equipment. He gave a talk on bicycle maintenance,
attended and competed in our races. He gave plenty
of advice and without him Arklow Cycling Club would
not have been as successful as it was. When the
opportune time came to establish another club in the
area, Sam came on board and was a founder member of
the South East Road Club in July 2003. The “Road
Club” part of the South East Road Club name comes
from the connections to the Irish Road club, through
Sam and other founding members.
Sam was
responsible for setting up the very successful
inter-club league which is still running. He was
particularly interested in under age racing and was
the motivating force behind the first SERC two day
under age races. This ultimately led to the staging
of the All-Ireland under -age championships in 2009.
Despite the fact that Sam was involved with the
Slipstream club from 2008 onwards, he rang the
writer to wish us well with the All Ireland's. That
was typical of Sam. He could see that the staging of
major event in an area was inestimably superior to
minor matters in the past.
Sam’s heart was in
cycling. There are very few in any sport who have
given so much time, commitment, effort and
enthusiasm, without adequate reward. Sam didn’t get
the recognition that he deserved. He wasn’t afraid
to have a go at ‘City Hall’, while may others would
have have done the opposite and were rewarded for
it. Sam didn’t.
Sam has something in common
with Bono. Everyone has a Bono story, similarly
everyone has a Sam story.
He was a rare
individual, unique, individualistic, irascible, fun
and determined, but a very decent charitable side
that often was forgotten about. When my mother died
he sent me a marvelous letter of sympathy.
Ní
beidh a leithid ann arís. (We won’t meet his like
again)
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Giro Jurby & Bikstyle
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A big thankyou to those who have entered the Giro
Jurby. We have 50 + entries so it should be a good
event.
Please find attached the Race Manual for the
event.
There is a strong Team line up with all the usual
IOM Clubs represented with additional 'trade teams'
Costa Boys, Team Posse, LEJOGers and the Bikestyle
Bandits.
I've tried to make sure that everyone has a
chance to get among the prizes. This means that you
all have to race and think about those who are in
your group as they may actually be your 'arch rival'
in this event. You will have to race flat out as the
object is to gain or save as much time as possible.
Prizes have been generously sponsored by
Bikestyle and Watts Up Coaching. Thanks to Bikestyle
and Andy Roche …..much appreciated guys….making
cycling happen.
BIKESTLE SERIES EVENT 5 is incorporated within
the structure of this event. Can I ask for those
that have not entered the Giro but ARE riding on
Sunday to let me know please. Just so I have an idea
of number of competitors on the road.
The weather is not looking too good I'm afraid
however I intend to run the event unless conditions
are dangerous.
Any questions give me a shout.
FINALLY I do need some more marshals for this
event. If you can spare some time on Friday eve or
Sunday morning (late start so you can ride up to the
event) please let me know.
See you all at the weekend.
Cheers and thanks again for entering!
Steve
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Roche Wins His First "10" |
Andrew Roche won his
first Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile time trial as
a vet on Wednesday ahead of ever improving Josh
Knights finishing joint second with EVCC's Darren
Bell.
Jamie Dudley finished first juvenile
and topping the ladies was Laura Wasley.
Results (Excel
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15th June 2012 |
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Bell Wins on
Ballamoar |
Darren Bell won
Wednesdays Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile tt league
followed by Josh Knights and Gianni Epifani to
complete the podium.
first Juvinile was Jamie
Dudley and Laura Wasley topped the ladies.
Results (Excel
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PDF) |
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13th June 2012 |
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GENTLEMANS TWO UP 25mile TIME TRIAL |
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Due to unforseen
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12th June 2012 |
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Club Clothing |
There has been some
additional items added to out club kit stock plus a
minor increase in cost.
Manx Viking Wheelers
still subsidizes club kit by approximately 40%.
New order form here (Word
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PDF) |
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11th June 2012 |
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Bike Maintenance Evening 11th June |
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There are still a few
places available for the Bike Maintenance Evening
next week. Pls contact Helen Wolstencroft if you
are looking to attend. |
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Lighthouse Challenge |
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3rd June 2012 |
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Lighthouse
Sportive |
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6 weeks to go and Rob is looking for volunteers for
the Lighthouses sportive. This is primarily help
with signage which a lot of you kindly helped with
last year. Anyone who can offer assistance, either
themselves or friends and family, will be given free
entry to this year’s event.
Below are the sections for route marking. If you can
help out please let me know as soon as possible.
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Douglas-Langness
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Langness-Sound
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Sound-Peel
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Peel-Point of Ayre
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Maughold-Finish
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Short Course
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Contact Rob Holden if you can help on
473055 or
Robholden@manx.net
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24th May 2012 |
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Bell Wins Round
8 of Conister 10 |
Darren Bell won last nights edition of the Conister
Bank Sponsored 10 Mile Time Trial. Followed by
Juniors Josh Knight and Jake Kelly.
First Juv
was Jamie Dudley and Leading Lady was TLI Crit Champ
Laura Wasley.
Results (Excel
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22nd May 2012 |
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Bike Maintenance Evening 11th June |
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Following the
success of the recent "Basic Bike Maintenance
Evening", Richard has kindly agreed to run
another, this time targeting the more advanced
bike mechanics out there. The plan is to start
with gear indexing and then discuss other topics
or issues which the participants wish to gain
more knowledge and understanding of.
The course will be held in Bikestyle starting at
6pm. The numbers are limited. Please contact
Helen Wolstencroft to advise if you are
interested in attending. Phone/text:
480947 Email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com
We are planning on holding more of these Bike
Maintenance Evenings. If you are unable to
attend on 11th June and are interested in a
future event, pls advise Helen. In addition, if
there are any other related topics that you
would like to have demonstrated and discussed
with Richard, pls let Helen know. There may be
other club members who would benefit.
We are also aware that there are younger
"future" members who would benefit from a
Maintenance Course. We will be looking to
arrange a suitable evening, later in the summer.
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Bikestyle Handicap Round 3 |
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Hi All,
Well it looks like we may be on the receiving end
of some decent weather for this weeks event. Get the
sunceream out!
Can I remind you all to bring your numbers and
your timing chip 'hangers'.
In an effort
to make things run a little smoother there will NOT be
any Entry on the Line facility this week.
All those who want to race and have not entered
the series must send me a fully completed TLI Entry
Form and the entry fee to me by THURSDAY EVENING
7PM. Send to 4 Birch Hill Gardens, Onchan, IM3 4ET.
Entry fee is £10.00 or £14.00 non TLI Members.
Under 18 the fee is £5.00 or £10 non TLI Members.
These competitors will be placed on a reserve
list and will 'fitted' in depending on the number of
series competitors that turn up.
Can I ask the various webmasters to note the Club
sites please drawing particular attention to NO
ENTRY ON THE LINE. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY
APPLIED.
Thanks and look forward to seeing you all on
Friday.
Steve.
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20th May 2012 |
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2 National Champs in the Wheelers |
Adam Johnson and Laura
Wasley won their category's in this weekends TLI
National Criterium Championships.
A strong
group of riders from Manx Viking Wheelers Competed
in the event, including Adam Johnson, Laura Wasley,
Robin Garry and Andy Brookes. |
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Bell Wins Over the Mountain |
Darren Bell won todays
Colin Nelson Memorial Time Trial in an impressive
time of Sub 01:31:00.
Breaking the Junior
record and finishing second was Jake Kelly followed
by Gianni Epifani.
leading lady was Mary
Mason and first Juvinile was Jamie Dudley. |
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17th May 2012 |
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Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial |
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Revised start Sheet for this weekends mountain time
trial is now here (Excel
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PDF) |
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Black Wins Jurby 10 |
Tom Black won last
nights edition of the Conister Bank Sponsored 10
Mile Time Trial League in a time of 22:22.
Tim Kennaugh followed close behind with 22:26 and
Josh Knights completed the podium and finished first
junior.
Peter Gage was fastest Vet, Alison
Clague finished top Lady Vet, Jamie Dudley was first
Juv and Anna Christian finished quickest lady.
Reslults (Excel
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PDF) |
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15th May 2012 |
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TLI National
Criterium Champs |
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A Manx Viking Wheelers
team consisting of Robin Garry, Laura Wasley, Andy
Brooks and Adam Johnson will be travelling to the
U.K. this weekend to take part in the TLI National
Criterium Championships to be held at the new
purpose built Marsh Track in Rhyl on Saturday and
then will travel to Chester to take part in the
Steve Jones Memorial Road Race to be held in
Saighton on the outskirts of Chester on Sunday. |
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13th May 2012 |
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Kennaugh Wins Tour of the West |
Rapha Condor Sharp Rider Tim Kennaugh won the
Tour of the West in fine form.
The third
round of the Black Grace Cowley Sponsored Road Race
series was held over 5 laps of the hard going peel
circuit which includes the Creg Willies climb.
The A race Rolled away from Ballig Bridge at
9am, to see plenty of early attempts of a break
away, eventual winner Tim Kennaugh and Graeme
Hatcher where the first riders to break free from
the main peloton on the peel coast road on the first
lap.
Graeme and Tim worked well together to
get a good gap which was help by the lack of
interest of the main bunch. A few attacks from the
group kept the breakaway down to about a minute for
a substantial amount of the race. The gap later rose
to about 1:30 for the last couple of laps.
Tim broke free from his companion a few hundred feet
from the bottom the final accent of the creg willies
climb. Tim gapped him self quickly leaving graeme to
chase for the last few miles with no sign of anyone
trying to bridge the gap to the front. Tim kept
himself ahead of the race to take the honours.
Graeme finished 2nd after a well ridden race.
Andrew Roche finished off the podium and also
took the vets prize,Tom Black and Aaron Livesey came in close behind.
The main field soon followed with Cal Crutchlow
taking the charge ahead of professional sprinter Rob
Dooley.
Martin Hall won the B Event, Laura
Wasley finished as first lady.
Results (Excel
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PDF)
Manx Viking Wheelers wishes Phoebe
Ferguson a speedy Recovery. Phoebe fractured her for
arm in a crash on Sunday. Michael, Phoebes dad,
would like to thank the rider and 2 passersby for
helping. |
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12th May 2012 |
| Colin
Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial |
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TEAM MANX TELECOM
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PRESENT THE COLIN NELSON MEMORIAL MOUNTAIN
TIME TRIAL.
20TH MAY 2012,
STARTING AT THE GRANDSTAND, FIRST PERSON OFF
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ENTRIES CLOSE
WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY, NO ENTRY ON THE LINE
(85 MAXIMUM)
ENTRIES TO JIM COTTIER
IF YOU ARE NOT
RIDING AND WOULD LIKE TO MARSHAL
THIS EVENT JIM IS
LOOKING FOR 8 VOLUNTEERS.
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1 AT MAROWN
SCHOOL
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SQUARE
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CORNER
Jm Cottier
116 Ballanorris
Crescent, Friary Park
Ballabeg,
Castletown
Isle Of Man IM9
4EU
01624 823 974
jimescottier@manx.net
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10th May 2012 |
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Another TT
victory for Black |
Tom Black won last
nights Conister Bank Sponsored Timetrial Leage in a
time of 21:59 ahead of Ellan Vannins Darren Bell.
Josh Knights finished 3rd.
Rob Cormode
finished as 1st Vet, Jamie Dudley as 1st Juv and
first lady was Laura Wasley.
Results (Excel
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PDF) |
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3rd May 2012 |
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Black wins on
Sandygate |
Tom Black won last
nights Conister Bank Sponsored 10 League followed by
Darren Bell and Josh Knights to complete the podium.
Results (Excel
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30th April 2012 |
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TOUR OF THE
WEST SPONSORED BY CROWE MORGAN |
Manx Viking Wheelers will host the Tour of the
West which is also Round 3 of the Road Race series
on Sunday 13th May.
Signing on will be from 8
a.m. at Tynwald Mills cafe with the A race getting
under way at 9 a.m. followed by the B race at 9.15
a.m. The A race will be 5 laps (approx 72 miles)
and the B race 3 laps (approx 43 miles). There is a
slight change in the course this year in that it
will start at Ballig Bridgeand finish on the
Poortown Road just beyond the Quarry entrance.
Entries should be sent on a current TLI entry
form with the correct payment to Brian Johnson,
Cintra, Alexander Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX by
Thursday 10th May at the latest. Cheques should be
made payable to Manx Viking Wheelers.
Refreshments will be served to all competitors and
officials after the race at The Cat That Cafe at
Tynwald Mills. |
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29th April 2012 |
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IOM Youth Tour |
The Isle of Man Youth Tour takes place next
weekend (4th-6th May) and we are DESPERATELY short
of marshals. There are over 200 competitors entered
for this event and we want to make it as enjoyable
and successful as possible.
If you can give
any time at all to this youth event please email
iomyt@manx.net or Emma asap.
The stages are
as follows:
Saturday 5th May 8.30am-1pm Peel
1pm-5.30pm Ellerslie/Braaid
Sunday 6th May
8.30am-12noon Bride/Ramsey
12noon-5.30pm Ramsey |
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25th April 2012 |
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Anna 16th in Cheshire |
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Manx Viking Wheeler and
Scott Contessa Rider Anna Christian finished 16th in
the Cheshire Classic Road Race last weekend, the
opening round of the Womens road race series. Anna's
team mate Molly Weaver finished second too Viored
Teams Sarah Storey. |
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19th April 2012 |
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Win for Bell in 3rd round |
Darren Bell won last
nights round of the Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile
timetrial league.
Bell finished 10 seconds
ahead of Team Manx Telecoms Tom Black. First year
Junior Josh Knights completed the podium to finish
in third.
First Vet was Rob Cormode. Laura
Wasley frinished top lady.
Results (Excel
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PDF) |
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15th April 2012 |
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Bell wins Teare Trophy |
Darren Bell won todays
edition of the, Black Grace Cowley road race series,
the Teare Trophy.
The Teare Trophy held over
a flat 8 mile course on a cold but beautiful sunny
morning saw many attacks over the 7 lap race.
Elliot Baxter broke clear from the main bunch on
the 3rd lap to be eventually joined by Andrew Roche,
Aaron Livsey, Trevor Kirkwood, team mate Rob Garry and
eventual winner Darren Bell.
The Break kept
pulling away from the remaining peloton, despite the
chase by few on the front.
On the final lap
Aaron tried to make the final bid for glory to be
brought back soon after, Darren saw his chance and
jumped the, lulled, group to stay away for the final
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victory, 20 - 30
seconds, ahead of, Manx Road Clubs, Aaron Livsey in
second and Wheeler rider Rob Garry completing the
podium.
Mathew Davies took the honors in the 5 lap B
race by more then a bike length.
Well Done too Manx
Viking Wheelers Ladies Laura Wasley and Anna
Christian for riding there first A race event.
Thank you to
all the marshals and official for making this event
a success.
Results (Excell / PDF)
to Come |
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Wasley Top Lady in Gorey |
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Laura Wasley won the ladies class of
last weekends 45th edition of the Gorey 3
Day.
Laura was one of five ladies to
start the male dominated Gorey, Riding well
Laura finished 83rd on GC too take the
Honors in her class.
Ronan O'Toole
was also victorious in his age group,
finishing an impressive 27th on GC Ronan was
top Vet.
Wheeler Member Dale Farquhar
finished 100th on his first outing in a big
race and guest wheeler rider Tom Black
finished 19th on GC.
Marty Warren
riding in Fietsen Tempo colours finished
113th on GC. |
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12th April 2012 |
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Bell Wins Week 2 of Conister 10 |
Darren Bell wins last
night edition of the Conister Bank 10 Mile Timetrial
League. Just back from the Ras Mumhan, Bell posts a
quick time of 22:03.
First Year junior Josh
Knights finished a close second with 22:17 and Jake
Kelly Followed with 22:44.
Results (Excel
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PDF) |
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Teare Trophy |
The Second round of the
Black Grace Cowely sponsored road race series, The
Teare Trophy willbe held this weekend. Signing on
will be from 8am for a 9am Start at the Ballaugh
Parish Hall.
Start sheet to follow. |
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6th April 2012 |
IOM in Ireland
There is a strong
Manx Contingency racing away in Ireland this
weekend.
5 Team Isle of Man Riders
have been entered for the Ras Mumhan in
Kerry. Held over the 4 day bank holiday
weekend, the 170 strong peloton will ride
487km of fast paced racing and endure climbs
such as the Conor Pass.
The 46th
annual Gorey 3 day will see 5 Manx riders
competing the ever popular event. |
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5th April 2012 |
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Black Wins First Round of Conister 10 |
Tom Black won last
nights first round of the Conister Bank 10 mile time
trial league in tough windy conditions ahead of
Ellan Vannin's Darren Bell..
First year
Junior Josh Knight finished an impressive third.
Nick Corlett was the first Juvenile.
Fasted
Lady was Laura Wasley, Lady Vet was Alyson Clague.
Results (Excell
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2nd April 2012 |
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Bikestyle
Handicap League |
Entries are now out for
the Bikestyle sponsored hadicap league.
Pre
printed forms can be found at Bikestyle, or you can
download a form here (Word
/
PDF) and returned to STEVE SHIMMIN, 4 BIRCH HILL GARDENS,
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN, IM3 4ET.
Information
about the events here (Word
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Curraghs Classic |
Curraghs Classic Ride
out
Easter Monday 9th April 2012
Head
Quaters: Kirk Michael Football Club
Start
Time Between 9am and 10am
Distance Between 31
Miles, 55 Miles or 79 Miles
To Register
E-Mail (steveshimmin@manx.net),
Call or Text Steve on 475341
More Information
(Word
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PDF) |
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27th March 2012 |
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Rochie Wins Fletcher |
Andrew Roche won
Sundays Fletcher Trophy Time trial in perfect
conditions.
Roche finished the 23 mile
sporting TT in a quick time of 55:05 over 2 minutes
ahead of Rapha Condor - Sharp rider Tim Kennaugh who
completed the course on a road bike, Darren Bell
completed the top 3.
First lady Laura Wasley
finished in a time of 70:36 and Leon Mazzone
finished first junior with a time of 65:55.
Thank you to all the marshals and volunteers for
making the event a success.
Results (Excel
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PDF) |
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23rd March 2012 |
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Conister Bank
'10' League |
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35 Places
left to be taken in the ever popular
Conister Bank sponsored 10 mile timetrial
league.
Every entry received to date
has been excepted. |
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IOM Cycling’s school of racing
(Expression of interest form riders) |
Isle of Man Cycling is presenting a ‘school of
racing’ aimed at 12 – 18 year old competitive
cyclists
looking to improve their race skills.
The day long session focuses on bunch riding,
gearing work,
cornering, braking and criterium
skills. The session is based on British Cycling’s
Regional School of
Racing and will be delivered
by qualified and trainee BC coaches.
The
session is about learning not just training. This
one session is not going to make you fit, the work
you do in your own time is where the engine gets
bigger, what we can do is help you use it better.
This said, the riding will be tough because of the
amount we do in the lessons and the speed we end
up practicing at.
Priority will be given to
the 12 – 18 year old age category but if there is
not sufficient numbers this
session may be opened
up to other age categories so please get in touch if
you think this session will
improve you as a
competitive bike rider.
The session will be
free of charge and there will be up to 30 places
available. Anyone interested in
attending or
requiring further info could you please email Rob at
robholden@manx.net or phone
473055.
When:
Thursday 12th April
Where: NSC Outdoor Area
Time: 0900 – 1600hrs. |
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20th March 2012 |
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NEW KIT |
Kit has arrived
and been sorted as per members order forms! Orders
can be collected by contacting Brian on mob -
495684
Members who did not place an order for kit and
require some can also contact Brian as he does have
a limited amount of spare kit in stock.
ORDERS NOT COLLECTED WITHIN 14 DAYS WILL BE RETURNED
TO STOCK AND SOLD!!
Also for sale is a
limited quantity of club logo Arm warmers, Leg
wamers, Shoe covers and Hats |
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19th March 2012 |
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Mazzone Wins
Handicap |
Thomas Mazzone won the Manx Telecom handicap road
race.
7 groups started yesterdays handicap,
each group separated by 2 minutes giving the scratch
group 14 to make up in 36 mile race. The groups
quickly came together, on the 4th lap the scratch
became the front group.
There were many
attempts for glory to no prevail. The race
eventually came down to a bunch sprint with Cal
Crutchlow leading the charge, Mazzone jumped to win
by a good margin. Adam Johnson managed pip Cal on
the line.
Thank you to all the marshals and
officials for taking there time to make this event a
success.
Results (Excell
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Kelly in Normandy |
Manx Viking Wheeler
member and GB Academy rider Joe Kelly Started the
Tour of Normandy today.
Joe riding in GB
colours is joined by Academy team mates Doull,
Atkins, Slater, Yates, and Moses, in the 8 day stage
race accross Normandys' tough terrain.
Kelly
finished 41st in today 3.4km opening prologue 14
seconds from the lead, with team mate Simon Yates 2
seconds ahead in 30th.
Tomorrows 200km stage
starts in Colombelles and finishes in Forges - les -
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14th March 2012 |
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Manx Telecom Handicap RR |
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Entries are open for next Sunday's Manx Telecom
Handicap Road Race. The race will be held over 6
laps of the Jurby East circuit equaling 42 miles,
map .
Signing on from 0800hrs at Jurby Parish Hall with
the first group off at 9am. If you've not raced
before a handicap is a great place to start, why not
give it a go?
Entry Fees: Members, £12 / £9 / £7; Day Members, £16
/ £13 / £11.
Cheques To: Jim Cottier
116 Ballanorris Crescent, Friary Park
Ballabeg, Castletown
Isle Of Man IM9 4EU
jimescottier@manx.net
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13th March 2012 |
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Conister Bank
10 League |
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An update on the entries for the
Conister Bank 10 mile timetrial league, so
far all 114 entries have been excepted
subject to confirmation of club membership. |
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11th March 2012 |
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MVW Basic Bike Maintenance |
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We are delighted to confirm that, thanks
to the helpful staff at Bikestyle, we
will be holding a basic bike maintenance
evening 29th March, starting at 6.30pm.
As places are limited, please can you
let Helen Wolstencroft know if you are
planning to attend. tel\txt 480947 or
email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com |
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Kennaugh 1, 2 |
Rapha Condor Sharp
rider Tim Kennaugh won the opening round of the
Black Grace Cowley road race series yesterday.
The race was neutralized up to the cronk and
then the attacks came quick with no prevale untill
the final lap where Tim made the final bid for glory
to be joined by Team Sky pro rider and brother
Peter.
|The peleton chased hard for the
remaining miles of the 60 mile race, with a minarity
of the 40+ remaining riders doing the work on the
front Tim and Pete stayed away.
On the Line
Peter gave Tim the honours for a deserved win. A
bunch sprint from the main bunch came quick to
complete the podium with Thomas Mazzone coming in
3rd.
The B race finished together with a
bunch sprint, Martin Hall took the honours on the
line.
Thanks Ian and all the Marshals for
giving up there time to make the event a succes and
to Black Grace Cowley for there continued support.
Results to
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2012 Lanzarote Ironman |
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10th March 2012 |
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Roy Killey |
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T omorrow
sees the first round of the Black Grace
Cowley Sposored Road Race Series.
The race will
be held over a fast flat course in the north
of the Island. Team Sky Pro riders Peter
Kennaugh and Ben Swift will be participating
in the race, the men to watch throughout the
event.
Sign on will be
from 07:30 to 08:30 at the Jurby Parish
Hall. Remember to bring your licence, If you
forget you will need to complete a day
membership form costing £4.
Start Sheet (Excel
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PDF) Marshals (Excel
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PDF) Map (Word
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PDF)
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4th March 2012 |
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Roche squeezes out Bell |
Andrew Roche claimed a narrow victory of 14 seconds
ahead of Vannin club mate Darren Bell in today's
season opener.
51 riders started today's
event held over the challenging 25.9 mile Silverdale
course in bright but cold and breezy conditions.
Third place was jointly shared by Vannin's
Graeme Hatcher and Manx Viking Wheelers up and
coming young star Jake Kelly.
Outside the top
five finishers, prizes were also given to the first
placed in the various categories.
1st
Juvenile - Leon Mazzone - RL360
1st Junior - Jake
Kelly - MVW
1st Lady - Laura Wasley - MVW
1st Vet Over 40 - Andrew Roche - EVCC
1st Vet
Over 50 - Colin Whiteway - TMT |
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Results here (Excel
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PDF)
Manx Viking Wheelers would like to
thank Microgaming for their generous sponsorship of
the event. Also thanks to the staff at Silverdale
Cafe for the refreshments and HQ.
Thanks to
all the marshalls and officials who gave up their
time to make the event a success, and to Sharif for
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3rd March 2012 |
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Kelly 10th in Soens |
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Manx Viking Wheeler rider Joe Kelly battled
through the changing weather to finish 10th in a
strong field, at the Eddie Soens Classic.
The switch from track to road doesn't seem to
have fazed Kelly, as he held his own in the
bunch sprint. Kelly recently competed at the
Track Cycling World Cup event in Beijing with
fellow Manx rider and 100%ME teammate Mark
Christian.
Kelly will be hoping to improve on this result,
as he continues his busy road schedule up until
the summer.
Kelly's team mate Simon Yates started of the day
as one of the favourites and reigning champion.
Yates' team moved to the front, with two laps to
go, but the young rider failed to live up
expectations, finishing 50 seconds behind the
winner.
Experienced rider, Russell Downing, won today's
51st edition of the Eddie Soens, as his Endura
Racing team filled the podium spots. Endura
showed their pedigree splitting the field on the
final lap, giving Downing the perfect
opportunity to claim the honours.
There was another Wheelers rider in the peloton,
with Josh Knights lining up for his first race
in his new colours. Knights recently joined Mountivation
Cycling Development Academy at the beginning of
the season, as a first year junior.
Tom
Black also featured with his new team Cycle
Premier finishing at the tail end of the leading
group.
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2nd March 2012 |
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Microgaming Sporting 25m TT |
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Fantastic Entry for Sunday's Microgaming Sponsored
Time Trial
58 riders have entered Sunday's
Time Trial, a great start to the season!
Thanks to the generousity of the sponsors we have
£300 worth of prizes for the various winners. There
will be prizes for the top five finishers overall
and also the top finishers in categories who finish
outside of the top five. Prize categories will be:
1st Juvenile
1st Junior
1st Lady
1st
Veteran Under 50
1st Veteran 50 and Over
Tea and cake will be supplied by Silverdale Cafe to
riders and officials who possess a ticket which will
be issued at signing on. All others will be
required to purchase refreshments at the cafe
counter.
Also, Sharif Gomaa will be setting
up a gazebo and will be offering free of charge
pre-race leg balm warm-up rubs and post race soft
tissue massage. Please feel free to use this
service.
IMPORTANT - All competitors will be
required to produce their up to date TLI Licence.
Failure to produce the Licence may result in a
refusal to ride
The start sheet for
this weekends Microgaming Sponsored Sporting 25m
Timetrial is here (Excel
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27th February 2012 |
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Conister Bank Sponsoed 10 League |
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Entries for this years
Conister Bank Sponsored 10 Mile time trial league
are now here (Word /
PDF) |
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22nd February 2012 |
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Spin Class
Information |
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For those of you
partaking in the spin classes on a Tuesday and
Thursday evening, Martin has provided the following
information to help you understand the make-up of
the sessions.
Here |
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14th February 2012 |
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IOM Youth Tour |
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Marshalls are required for this years IOM Youth
Tour, which starts on Friday evening 4th May on
Douglas Promenade and ends on Sunday afternoon 6th
May. There are sessions in the morning and afternoon
of both days, so if you can assist in any way,
please contact
emmasmettem@me.com or ericabellhouse@me.com |
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12th February 2012 |
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Microgaming 25 Mile Sporting Timetrial |
Manx Viking Wheelers will be hosting the first race
of the season the Microgaming 25 Mile Sporting Time
Trial on Sunday 4th March using the Silverdale
Course.
Signing on will be from 8 a.m. to
8.45 a.m. at Silverdale Cafe with the first rider
off at 9.00 a.m. Please send your entries and full
payment (cheques to be made out to Manx Viking
Wheelers) to Brian Johnson, Cintra, Alexander Drive,
Douglas by Thursday 1st March.
All
competitors must be a current signed up member of a
local club and have a valid TLI Licence. Failure to
produce a licence will result in a day licence
charge.
Entry fees - TLI Member with Licence
- Senior £12.00, Junior £9.00 and Youth £7.00
Non TLI Members - Senior £16.00, Junior £13.00
and Youth £11.00.
NO ENTRIES ON THE LINE.
Anyone who can help out with marshalling please
contact Brian on 495684 |
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Spin Classes |
The popular spin classes are back up and running
again. New instructor Martin has impressed with his
knowledge and training methods. Martin is a
qualified advanced spin instructor and has a degree
in Sport Science. Tuesdays session covered a bit of
everything and Thursday class was more specific
working on speed and VO2 max. Martin's plan is to
target areas to improve VO2 max, lactate thresholds
and speed work over the next 8 weeks.
Another
important aspect he is working on is improving core
strength an important but often neglected aspect of
cycling.
There are still some places
available for members at both sessions. If you
would like to come along for a work out please
contact Brian on 495684 or brian-johnson@manx.net |
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11th February 2012 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers Night at Hot Rocks -
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Just a reminder of the next social event. The
evening starts from 6.30pm.
Those who are expecting to attend and take part,
pls make sure you contact Helen before 6pm
Tuesday. We need to know numbers in order to
ensure we have enough instructors on hand.
There will be refreshments available.
Anyone not sure of how to get to Hot Rocks, pls
call Helen.
Hope you all enjoy the evening.
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7th February 2012 |
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MVW night at Hot Rocks 15th February |
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We are delighted to confirm that Manx Viking
Wheelers will be holding the next social evening
at Hot Rocks, the recently opened indoor
climbing wall centre,in Douglas.
The evening is open to all members, including
friends and family. Children from 10 years of
age are welcome. The only restriction is, 1
child per adult.
The cost of the evening is £8.50 per person
(less if you have your own gear).
We will confirm the start time, nearer the date.
We hope as many of you as possible can attend
and support this new, local business.
As space is limited, pls can you let Helen
Wolstencroft know if you will be attending. (email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com)/phone
480947)
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2nd February 2012 |
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MOUNT
MURRAY SPIN SESSIONS |
The very popular Spin and core sessions are to
resume hopefully next week, the format will be the
same as before Tuesday 7.00pm (Intermediates)
Thursday 7.00pm (Advanced)running through February
and March and ending April, approx 8 weeks.
The club will again be subsidizing the cost!
Cost for the eight week block will be £36.00
NUMBERS ARE LIMITED
To book your place or for further details contact
Brian at brian-johnson@manx.net 84 |
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28th January 2012 |
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Christian wins
National Madison |
Mark Christian paired with Simon yates won the 2012
National Madison Championship. The Duo riding in the
100% ME kit started the race as they meant to go on
, taking the first two sprint with precision.
Staying on course by the half way point the pair
where leading the race by a sufficient advantage. A
text book finish ended the event with Mark Christian
& Simon Yates taking the honor's ahead of Alex
Dowsett & Tom Murry (SKY Pro Cycling & Sigma Sport
Specialized) and George Atkins & Owain Doulle (100%
ME).
Riders reactions.
Mark
Christian
"It
was a good race and we won a national title so
I'm really happy with that. We knew from the
start it would be a tactical race and with just
a few teams riding it was a hard 200 laps and we
had to work hard to win that. We've been putting
a lot of track work in during the winter with
the academy and it’s obviously paid off today.
It’s a nice way to finish off the track season
because we are in a transition period at the
moment crossing over to road work. I've got a
training camp coming up in Majorca shortly with
the Academy then I'm going to be based in
Belgium with AN Post who I'm riding for. Another
win for the Isle of Man, nice to keep it in the
family."
Simon
Yates
"We've trained for that. Just arrived back from
Bejing so we're going pretty well on the track.
We wanted to get involved with the race early on
and winning the first two sprints took a bit of
pressure off. We could have sat back towards the
end of the race because we had pretty much done
what we had to but we pushed on because we
didn't want anyone to get a lap on us and to be
honest I couldn't really relax till we'd
finished the race."
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20th Januray 2012 |
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Manx Viking Wheelers 2012 sign on night |
In
order to get ready for the 2012 season, Manx Viking
Wheelers are holding our sign on night 4th February
at Jabberwocky Cafe in Douglas from 7pm.
The
cost of membership for 2012 is £20 per racing
member. £15 for- social member and £10 for juniors, Membership is free
for anyone who has not previously been a member of
any other Isle of Man cycling club.
Not
wanting to miss out on a social opportunity, we are
delighted to confirm that Jabberwocky is licenced so
there will be a selection of libations available for
purchase. The club will be providing a "bite to
eat".
Please can you let Helen Wolstencroft
know if you will be attending, either by phone/text
480947 or by email: hjwolstencroft@hotmail.com.
We need to know the total by 30th January.
As with all of our social events, this "sign on
evening" is open to non club members for £10 per
head. |
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19th January 2012 |
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IOM Coaching Course |
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If anyone is interested in becoming a British
Cycling Level 1 Coach, then there is the possibility
of a course being held here on the Island, should
there be enough interest. If you are interested, you
need to contact Emma Smettem via email on emmasmettem@me.com. |
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CA Claim Form |
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This
form has been introduced for use by anyone that has
been off island and represented the club whilst
competing in a cycling event as a member of MVW. The
claim
form is then to be submitted to the CA. |
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8th January 2012 |
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The Manx go to Beijing |
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British Cycling has chosen a young team of riders to
represent GB in the upcoming third round of the UCI
Track Cycling World Cup Classic in Beijing. Joe
Kelly and Mark Christian will form part of a 6 man
endurance team. Good look to Joe and Mark! |
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6th January 2012 |
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IOM Calendar |
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2012 IOM Cycling
Calendar is HERE or
follow the quick link at the bottom of the page. |
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Apply Now |
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Sign on with Manx Viking Wheelers for this Season
Here (Word
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PDF) |
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1st
January 2012 |
Happy New Year
Wishing Everyone well for
there 2012 Season |
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All News and Results from 2011 can be found on our
History page. |
