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The National Clarion Cyclocross champs
Sat 19th November at Holme Pierrepont.

Forthcoming Dates
Cyclo Cross
1st Oct-MTB w/e away Youlgreave
7th Oct, 7.30-Dark and White nightime Trail Quest
9th Oct-Macc Monster Sportive
21-23 Oct National Clarion Ilam w/e
6/7/8/9 April 2012, Nat Clar Easter Weekend, Buxton

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Anyone out Saturday morning, 24th Sep?
10.00 at the Unicorn. Contact Dave Armo

Sept and October, Races and Hill Climbs
In a great fit of preparedness I've (Ian S) sketched out a list of some of the local hill climbs this Autumn. The National Champs are close by on Long Hill (last Sunday in October) so it would be a good to get a SCCC team in!

The list isn't exhaustive, just a few faves and some other possible ones I've picked out.

Let me know if you're interested in doing any!

September

Saturday 3rd      Clarion RR, Darley Moor
Sunday 4th         Snake Pass, Glossop Kinder, 10:00
Sunday 11th       Long Hill, Buxton CC, 10:00
Saturday 17th    Clarion Track Champs, 18:00
Sunday 18th       A58 (Blackstone Edge), ABC Centreville, 11:00
Sunday 25th       Cat & Fiddle, Weaver Valley, 10:00

October

Saturday 1st       SCCC MTB Weekend away
Crown Point Hill Climb (Burnley), Rossendale  RC, 10:00
Sunday 2nd        Peaslows, Withington Wheelers, 14:30
Pea Royd Lane, Stocksbridge, Birdwell Wheelers, 11:00
Saturday 8th      Brockhalls Lane (New Mill), Holme Valley Wheelers, 11:00 (not as handbook)        Jackson Bridge, Huddersfield Star Wheelers, 14:00
Sunday 9th         Monsal Head, Sheffrec CC, 11:00
Saturday 15th    The Rake, Lancashire RC, 12:00
Sunday 16th       Beeley Moor, Chesterfield Coureurs, 11:00
Saturday 22nd   Clarion Ilam Weekend
Sunday 23rd       Riber Hill and Bank Road, Matlock CC, 10:00 & 14:00
Sunday 30th       Long Hill, National Hill Climb, 10:00

B Run Sunday 17th July
This Sunday ( 17th July ), we'll be having a slower B-run for anyone who fancies it.
This means steady pace and riding in a group on flat / rolling, own pace on any sizeable hills (if there are any ) and we all wait at the top.
The usual meeting times and places apply.( 09:30 @ Rising Sun, Hazel Grove & 10:00 @ Unicorn, Dean Row).
Depending on the timings and the great british weather, we can either opt for a snack stop or a proper lunch break.
Any questions/concerns/observations let Ric know
I will now offer up prayers to the Sun God

MARSHALS NEEDED FOR TIME TRIALS on July 18th, 25th and August 1st, 8th, 15th
Ken, Mark, Maggie, Derek, Dunc have all done 2
Will, Tony C, Ian B, Ian S, Paul W, Geoff, Steve P, Ric, Martin P and Armo have done 1 each

NATIONAL CLARION ROAD RACE
The National Clarion road race champs are to be held at the Darley Moor race circuit on Sat 3rd Sept.
The course is flat (usually windy) 2 mile circuit near Ashbourne.
In past years we have had much success in this event. Even if you are new to racing this would be a great chance to meet, race, and beat other clarion sections.
Enter before 15th July. For more details contact Nick Hall at buryclarion@talktalk.net

CLARION TRACK SESSION
Saddleworth Clarion. They have hired out the Velodrome on Sunday 10th July.
If you'd like to take part in a training session there email Chris at chrismoreman@googlemail.com
and let him know your interest. The event is from 10am to 12am.

BMX TRACK in STOCKPORT
Bridgehall Fields, off Europa Way, Bridgehall, more details

TAMESIDE MIDWEEK CRITS
Marshalls arrive for 6.00pm. Race starts at 6.30
24.05.11 Dunc, Oliver, Justin, Andy W, Darren
28.06.11 Ian S, Graham, Darren , Tony C , Geoff B
02.08.11 Dunc, Martin S, Richard T, Darren, John H
06.09.11 Martin S, Richard T, Carolyn, Graham, Ian S

MIDWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
If anyone fancies trying some mountain bike racing this series is held roughly every other week on Thursdays at a variety of different locations including Clayton Vale, Chorlton Water Park and Boggart Hole Clough!

This link will give you the exact dates and details. Looks like you can enter for £10 on the day. I (Mark) will probably try and do most of them. Very good training for anyone doing the TransWales!

HIMALAYAN BIKE RIDE
Follow Mark on his trip to the Himalaya's from 26th April and into early May 2011.

Mark will be cycling from Lhasa (Tibet) to Kathmandu (Nepal), riding over some huge passes including the 5220m Lakpa Pass and half way along will visiting Everest Base Camp and camping there for the night.

BOOTS AND SPURS MAGAZINE
Any articles/news for the mag please send to Dunc by Tuesday 3rd May

Crit' Races at the Velodrome
Presumably these are near and not in the Velodrome
Wednesday 22nd June for 6 weeks until 27th July, 7.15 start.
Click here for more info.

MTB Anyone?
Maggie is riding the 5 hour Yorkshire Dales Trailquest in Reeth on the 9th April
http://www.bmbo.org.uk/calendar/details.php?event_id=152

Dark and White are running a couple of events...
9th April. Enduro event in the peaks 40 and 70 km routes
14-15 May. 2 day "Grizedale Giant"  trailquest, short and long courses.  Mark and I have both entered the 2 day long course. It is good value and should be great fun- for Andy's info- there are no electric hook ups! http://www.darkandwhite.co.uk/trailquest-mountain-biking.asp

Club Time Trials
9th May to 15th August 2011 at Chelford. All start at 7pm.

We require marshalls for these events to run so please email Martin with 2 dates you can do stating if you will marshall or timekeep. 500 points given for each event you marshall go towards the SCCC 10 trophy.
Please remember we need enough marshalls/time keepers or these events cannot be held.
New signing on venue. Click here for more details.

"Can't Swim, Can't Ride, Cant Run"
A book written by Andy Holgate of Manchester Tri Club

The book tells how Andy went from a 19 stone couch potato to completing an Ironman in 11 months. A North West lad from Lancaster, therefore the book features events around the north west such as Nantwich, Chester, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Preston etc...as well as events further afield in Germany and the USA.

Message from the Treasurer:
2011 Subs collection was painless. Almost all existing members renewed in good time and we've had quite a first timers too. There is one person who thinks that SCCC stands for Stockport Clarion Christmas Club. We're receiving the subs in sporadic installments, but hope to have the full amount by the time 2012 subs are due!

As discussed at the AGM, if anyone has any suggestions for club-related purchases or activities that will require financial input, please contact either myself or Dunc with details.

Colin & Pauline Norton have been made Honorary members - in recognition of all the work they've done to rejuvenate and support SCCC over the past decades.

National Clarion Easter Meet 2011
Matthew Ball (West Lothian Clarion) would like to see as many members from each Clarion section as possible. He has put a massive amount of effort into organising events, races, presentation etc.
Is anyone able to make it? It's a long distance to travel but is well worth it. Easter Meet Website. Deadline for booking is April 4th.

ALSO we have been asked if we can run the Easter Meet in 2012 in Buxton. I think this would be great for Stockport as the last time it was held at Buxton was way back in 1965 !!!!! (47 years ago !!)  I think its time we helped out and organised one...

National Clarion Time Trial Championships

All Clarion sections from the country can take part. Just complete the entry form and send to the relevant address. Dunc will be entering them all so if you would like to do any let him know to sort out lifts etc

Sunday 29th May - 50 mile TT - Nottingham, Course A50/5
Fee £7.50
Start time 10am
Nottingham Clarion
Cheques to S Dale
Entry to....
S Dale
5 Middleton Street
Awsworth
Notts
NG16 2QH

Saturday 25th June - 10 mile TT - Bridlington, Course V415
Fee £7.50
Start time 14:00
Bridlington CC
Cheques to G Small
Entry to....
G Small
31 Hilderthorpe Road
Bridlington
East Yorkshire
YO15 3AZ

Saturday 6th August - 25 mile TT - Fenland, Course N1/25C
Fee £8.50
Start time 14:00
Fenland Clarion
Cheques to C Rimes
Entry to....
C Rimes
54 Swan Gardens
Peterborough
PE1 4SB

Marshalling at Tameside
24.05.11 Dunc, Geoff, Graham,Justin, Andy W, Darran
28.06.11 Ian S, Graham, Darran,     ?    ,    ?,      ?
02.08.11 Dunc, Martin S, Richard T, Darren, John H
06.09.11 Martin S, Richard T, Carolyn, Graham, Ian S

At the AGM last year we agreed to Marshall 4 events at the Tameside circuit. We need 5 or 6 people for each event. You will not be asked to do anything to difficult as it’s more standing on a corner and watch the race go by. All the signing on etc will be done by British Cycling.

Some of these events are a few months away but they be upon us soon and I need to get back to Will Wright (Wills Wheels) with names/numbers. Let me know if you are free at any of the dates above.

We can ride out as its only 30 mins away from Stockport

Bicycle Village 22nd May 2011
...is a new event that is taking place in Manchester to promote cycling and bicycles in all forms.
http://www.bicyclevillage.the-bike-barn.co.uk/
It is held at Jackson's boat yard, Sale Water Park on 22nd May and it is the perfect place to bring the family and enjoy a bicycle museum, guided cycle rides, bike repairs, bike auction, mountain bike skills training and bike hire to mention a few.
The event is held in aid of "The Childrens Adventure Farm Trust" and most of the attractions are free of charge! So put the date in your diaries and lets hope the weather will be nice!
Emmy