CLUB RUNS

SUNDAY CLUB RUNS
Meet at The Gate Inn, Bratton 9.15am for 9.30am Start
Contact Vince Evans Club Run Co-ordinator

January 2009
18th    Stafford - approx 50 miles - leader Nigel Brunton
25th    Wrekinsport Reliability - 53 miles - Roddington Village Hall, 9.30am - 9.50am

February
1st      Charity event at Red Lion, Bobbington, 59 miles - 9.30am - 10.00am
8th      Ludlow CC Reliability - 47miles &70 miles - Ludlow Leisure Centre, 9.20am - 9.45am / SCCA Reliability - 50 miles & 84 miles - Raven Cafe (Prees), 9.00am - 9.20am
15th    Paramount CRT - Sundorne Sports Centre - 50 miles & 75 miles - 9.30am - 10.00am (new course) 
22nd  Stafford RC - Stafford Rugby Club - 48 miles & 67 miles - 9.00am - 9.15am   

March
1st      Newport CC Reliability - 53 miles - ex Woolworths car park, 9.30am - 9.45am
8th     
15th    
22nd    
29th 

April
5th      
12th    
19th    
26th    

May
3rd      
10th    
17th   Oswestry Paragon CC - Llanyblodwel Village Hall - 49 miles - 10.30am  
24th    
31st

June
7th       
14th    
21st  
28th    

July
5th
12th    
19th    
26th    

August
2nd      
9th    
16th    
23rd   
30th    

September
6th      
13th    
20th    
27th    

October
4th      
11th   
18th    
25th   

November  
1st      
8th      
15th    
22nd    
29th    

December
6th       
13th    
20th    
27th   
        


 

RELIABILITY COURSES

WREKINSPORT CC - Audlem course:
Headquarters: Rodington Village Hall, 53 miles, 9:30 - 9:50am 
Rodington - Longdon-on-Tern - Cotwell Bank - Crudgington - A442 Hodnet - Tern Hill - Market Drayton - Audlem - Whitchurch - Tilstock - Wem - Shawbury - Poynton - Roden - Roddington

NSW / SCCA - Short course:
Headquarters: Raven Cafe, Prees, 50 miles, 9:20am
Prees Heath - Whitchurch (bypass) - Bangor - on - Dee - Overton - Ellesmere - Welshampton - Wem - Shawbury - Hodnet - Marchamley - Prees Heath

NSW / SCCA - Long course:
Headquarters: Raven Cafe, Prees, 84 miles, 9:00am
Prees Heath - Whitchurch (bypass) - Wrexham - Ruthin - Llandegla - Horseshoe Pass - Llangollen - Chirk - St. Martins - Ellesmere - Welshampton - Wem - Shawbury - Hodnet - Marchamley - Prees Heath

LUDLOW CC - Short course:
Headquarters: Ludlow Leisure Centre: 47 miles, 9:45am
Ludlow - Bromfield - Knighton - Penybont - Manaughty - Presteigne - Mortimer's Cross - Richard's Castle - Ludlow

LUDLOW CC - Long course:
Headquarters: Ludlow Leisure Centre: 70 miles, 9:20am
Ludlow - Bromfield - Knighton - Penybont - Llanbister - Llanddewi Ystradenni - Llanfihangel Rhydithon - Presteigne - Mortimer's Cross - Richard's Castle - Ludlow

PARAMOUNT CRT - Short course:
Headquarters: McDonalds, Meole Brace: 55 miles, 9:50am
Meole Brace - Marton - Chirbury - Montgomery - Church Stoke - Lydham - Cwm Head - Marshbrook - Church Stretton - Bayston Hill - Meole Brace

PARAMOUNT CRT - Long course:
Headquarters: McDonalds, Meole Brace: 75 miles, 9:30am
Meole Brace - Marton - Chirbury - Montgomery - Sarn - `The Anchor' - Clun - Craven Arms - Horderley - Cwm Head - Marshbrook - Church Stretton - Bayston Hill - Meole Brace

NEWPORT (salop) CC -`Three Counties' course:
Headquarters: Woolworths Car Park: 53 miles, 9:00 - 9:30am
Newport - Eccleshall - A519 / A51 junction - Woore - Walgherton - Audlem - Market Drayton - Hinstock - Newport

OSWESTRY PARAGON CC - course:
Headquarters: Llanyblodwel Village Hall: 10:30am
Llanyblodwel - Penybont - Llangedwyn - B4391 sign posted Bala - Penybont Fawr - B4396 sign posted Lake Vyrnwy - Hirnant - Llanwyddyn - B4393 Lake Vyrnwy - clockwise over dam - Llanfyllin - Llanfechain - Llansantffraid - A495 sign posted Oswestry - Llanyblodwel

Wednesday club runs are also in progress and are particularly suitable for shift workers, those who don’t work on Wednesdays, and the self-employed or retired. Starting at 9:30am, the pace is usually more leisurely than Sunday runs.

CTC Audax Rides 2008
Audax is a particular style of non-competitive cycling in which riders have to cover a set distance within a certain time. The times for Audax rides include all stops for rest and refreshments, usually taken at organised "controls". Riders must arrive at the controls within the maximum time allowed but cannot leave until the minimum time has elapsed.

Sportives and Challenge Rides
Sportive rides have taken off significantly in the last couple of years with several new events within easy reach shown below to enhance the programme. 

Epic Cycles Spring Challenge 8^th March: 50 mile route with over 5000 feet of climbing taking in the Clee Hills and passing through Cleobury Mortimer

Cheshire Cat Sportive 30^th March: Starting from Knutsford the ride include the 1 in 4 Mow Cop “killer mile”, with major climb of The Yeld, Blacky Bank and Bridestones included

Gran Fondo Cymru 25^th May: Touring Snowdonia and Lake Vyrnwry , there are three routes of 61, 153 and 200km, all taking you through spectacular scenery.

Shropshire Sizzler 1^st June: The SCCA’s own offering back for a 2^nd year – including 25% climb of The Burway. Course details on the “SCCA Events” page.

Dave Lloyd MegaChallenge 29^th June: 142 miles of pain, including the Bwlch Pen Barass, The Shelf and The Horseshoe Pass

The Wyre Forest Stinger 6^th July: Based in Kidderminster there are three events from 30-100 miles taking in 1200 metres of climbing.

Leg Breaker Challenge 20^th July: Starting from Leek there are two routes – 130km or 72km, with the longer challenge featuring 3050m of climbing around the Peak District 

Devil Ride 10^th August: New for 2008 from Epic Cycles, the event starts from Builth Wells before climbing the Devils Staircase before taking you over a further 10 climbs in 100 miles

Wild Wales Challenge 24^th August: Based at Bala and using minor roads and lanes, the object of this challenge ride is to complete the route within a generous time allowance.

Cambrian Challenge 28^th September: Two on-road, two off-road rides using Marches School , Oswestry as a base. The event is promoted by North Shropshire Wheelers.

Autumn Epic 5^th October: Starting in Knighton in the Welsh Marches, and taking you through the superb scenery of the ancient county of Radnorshire .

A detailed event programme can be found at www.cyclosport.co.uk/events.aspx.


    

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