Local Cycling News

New Forest CCs promising junior, Hugo Walters continues to impress. Riding in the latest round of the Calshot winter track league, Walters won the U16 scratch race and is another local worth watching. Walters has spent the summer road racing and riding time trials and aged 15 is an exciting prospect. The New Forest youngster received a special award at the recent prize presentation as club junior champion.

Also at Calshot, Harrison Fielding (Poole Wheelers) won the U16 1km TT and the point’s race. Another talented 15 year old, Fielding recently spent time at the Newport Velodrome in Wales, at the invitation of British Cycling. Racing continues at the Calshot track every Sunday till February, with a two week Christmas break.

Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers winter reliability trial series is proving a real success story. The series has been going for over 30 years and the numbers of riders is on the increase. One hundred & twenty nine cyclists set out on the latest trial, the 100km event. Run mostly on small country lanes, the courses prove a real test of fitness and navigation skills. The next ride in the series will be the 75 mile event on the 15th January, widely regarded as the toughest of the 4 trial series.

Poole Wheelers will host round 9 of the Wessex Cyclo-Cross League on Sunday December 18th. The 4km course on the Sika trail in Wareham forest has a bit of everything. Organiser, Dave Wade says “It’s a great course, it will be challenging but also great fun” There will be a shortened version for U12s and youth riders. All riders will be eligible for the top prize; A one night’s stay for two at the 5 star Kemps Country House Hotel. All proceeds will go to the Rob Jefferies young riders fund. Popular local cyclist, Jefferies was tragically killed earlier this year whilst out training.

News from British Cycling Website
South Region British Cycling has drawn up a list of events that will be used for selecting riders for the 2012 School Games and Inter Region Championships.

The Inter Regional Road Race Championships are part of the 2012 School Games which will take place over the 6 to 9 May in London. They will consist of two days of road events, which including sprints, distance events and Team Time Trials. The third day’s events will include track racing, although not part of the championship, on the London Olympic Velodrome.

The Inter Regional MTB – has a provisional date of 31 August to 2 September. Details to follow as soon as they are available.
The Inter Region Track will take place in Newport between 14 and 16 September 2012, with individual and team events.

2012 School Games (Road) & Inter Region MTB & Track 2012 South Region British Cycling Selection Events
Road
Sat 25 February - Ludgershall Winter Series, Ludgershall
Sun 11 March - Omega Portsmouth Circuits, Portsmouth
Sun 18 March - Omega Thruxton Circuits, Thruxton

For the Road Team we will be looking are looking for 4 boys and 4 girls who also have experience of indoor track racing

Track
Sat 7 April - Portsmouth Easter Open Meet, Portsmouth

Southern Omnium Rounds
Sat 12 May - Welwyn Wheelers Youth Omnium, Welwyn
Sat 19 May - Poole Wheelers Youth Omnium, Bournemouth
Sun 10 June - Susies Youth Track Meeting, Portsmouth
Sat 16 June - Preston Park Youth Omnium, Brighton
Sat 17 June - VC Londres Youth Omnium, Herne Hill
MTB
TBC
Teams to consist of riders born between 1996 and 1999
MTB - Four Boys/Four Girls - tbc
Road - Four Boys/Four Girls - London
Track - Four Boys / Four Girls - Newport
With each event having a one girl and boy named as a reserve.
Selections of riders will be made based on the following criteria that shall constitute the ‘performance' for the purpose of selection:
•Attacking riding - ability to make repeated efforts
•Bike handling ability - cornering skills etc
•Finish position
•Tactical awareness
The selectors will consider performances in each individual event in it's own right, taking into account the above key selection points, and the need to create a balanced team to contest all the events. An accumulative or average scoring / points system from all events shall NOT be used for selection. Youths riding events using dispensations will also have the results of those events considered.
Please be aware that a financial contribution from those selected will be required.
Riders wishing their results to be considered should contact Mrs Susan W Knight - email treasurer.bcsouth@googlemail.com

Pedalon.co.uk Southern XC Series 2012 DATES
18/03/12-CHECKENDON
15/04/12-PIPPINGFORD
13/05/12-WASING (INC SOUTHERN CHAMPS)
03/06/12-CROW HILL (Bank Holiday wkend)
01/07/12-PERHAM DOWN (SERIES FINAL)
Full Details www.southernxc.net

Something Different?
Wimborne Orienteers invite you to the Dorset Schools League and Informal Limited Colour Coded in Hurn Forest on Saturday 10th December, incorporating a Night Event and MTBO Event.

Location: Hurn Forest. Access at Grid Ref: SU105024 from Boundary Road. Follow signs off A31 Ringwood to Ferndown Road.
Parking: On forest Tracks.
Map: 1:10000 revised 2008, updated 2010. Printed on waterproof material. Flat forested heath land with numerous paths and tracks.

Facilities: Toilets; Dogs allowed under control.

Courses: MTBO: Long XC 10km & Short XC 5 km.
Informal: White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green and Green.
Night O: 1 Hour Score.
Timing: MTBO: Registration from 9.30am. Starts from 10am until 11.15am. Courses close at 12.30pm.
Informal: Registration from 12am. Starts from 12.30pm until 2.30pm. Courses close at 4pm.
Night O: Registration from 4.30pm. Starts from 5pm until 6pm. Courses close at 7pm.
Foot O cost: £8 Senior (£2 discount for BOF members), £2.50 Juniors.
SI Hire- £1 for Adults, Free for Juniors.

MTBO costs: If you wish to compete please pre register as an Associate member of BMBO (British Mountain Bike Orienteering) on their website www.bmbo.org.uk. It is simple and free and you will get a number which if you quote at registration, the entry fee will be £6 but without a number it will be £7 (Juniors will be £3 without a number) Membership last for a year.
Discounts: £15 Seniors if doing all three events.

MTBO safety: All competitors must wear a helmet. Map and SI card will be provided.
Planner: To be confirmed
Organiser: Noel Smith (WIM) Tel: 01202 821053
Controller: To be confirmed
COMPETITORS TAKE PART IN THESE EVENTS AT THEIR OWN RISK AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY.