It is a 1pm start at Stourport cycle track and we should be done by 3pm – please arrive in plenty of time to register and be ready for a prompt start at 1pm.  As it is a Duathlon it will follow the format run-bike-run so you will need both cycling and running kit; helmets essential.  Please ensure bikes are in good working order and check tyre pressure before hand.  It is also advisable to ensure your child’s seat is the right height, let me know if you need any guidance with this.

Due to the late finish there will be no junior swimming session tomorrow at Wombourne.

It appears a few people may not have received the original email as you have not renewed your membership online at www.entrycentral.com.  You do need to be club members before racing so it would be helpful if you could sort this tomorrow morning if possible.  Thanks.

Any problems give me a shout.

Lee

07795 633831

The weather held up well and there were lots of great performances in all categories as well as some big team efforts too.

Full results from yesterday can be found at StuWeb

Loads of photo’s from BCT marshals and more  from MudRunner Sports Photograpy too photo’s

There are lots more to follow so keeping checking back

The first BCT Sprint of the season kicks off at 7:45 with the new bike course on test on the Six Ashes route. For anyone who has not seen the race pack, start list and bike course, there’s still time to check it all out.

Several club members, friends & associates of the club are also running Virgin London Marathon tomorrow. Time to put all that training to the test, believe in your prep and give it the beans!

Best of luck to everyone, have great races all round and most of all enjoy it all!

Bon chance tout le monde!

New bike course instructions:

1.    Turn left out of transition

2.    Continue along Ounsdale Road to T junction.

3.    Turn right.(Marshalled)

4.    Continue along this road for approximately 5 miles passing through Bobbington village, before beginning the climb to six ashes

5.    The turnaround point is just before the brow of the hill.

6.    This will be marshalled along with all roads intersecting the bike route.

7.    Return to the transition area by the reverse route.

Rules Governing Riding on the Highway

You are reminded that the cycle section is on open roads, so please ensure that you observe the rules of the road at all times. Any reported infringements, such as crossing Solid white centre lines, or failing to take due care will result in a DQ. It is also illegal and may result in a prosecution by the police. Please recognise that Race Marshals are not permitted under British law to stop the traffic and will not do so under any circumstances. Marshall’s are there to give direction only and not instruction. Competitors are responsible for making their own decisions as to whether it is safe to proceed or not. If in doubt competitors should stop!

Right of Way

You must take the utmost care at junctions and should note in the course details that you do not have right of way at a number of sections, Check that the junction is clear before continuing. You must obey the Highway Code, which is also the Law. Don’t take risks to save two seconds.

For Race Information – click here

Provisional Start List – click here

New Bike Course – click here

See you Sunday and have a great race.

Switching from the long standing 1 lapped loop, the new course will be an out and back route passing through Bobbington and including the climb up to Six Ashes, a route regularly used for local time-trials and road races alike.

Full details will be issued to participants in their race packs but click here for a map of the new route.

We look forward to seeing you all on April 21st

Please note race dates and Stourport cycle track sessions will be a different start time to normal training sessions.

As always sessions are weather dependent, but with a bit of luck we have seen the last of the snow!  If for any reason we have to change or cancel a session we will do our best to let you know as early as possible.

Any problems feel free to contact me.

Lee

lee_wiz@hotmail.com, 07795 633831

Please wrap up warm – It is always easier to shed layers once we start running! 

I am just in the process of finalising the training programme for April onwards so fingers crossed for some sunnier weather and plenty of opportunities to improve our bike fitness.

Lee Moreton, lee_wiz@hotmail.com, 07795 633831

Even if the snow and ice are gone, the condition of the lanes is dreadful at the moment (loads of pot-holes, gravel, mud, etc.)

Hopefully we’ll reschedule when conditions improve – please pass on this message.

Thanks
Matt