Newsletter 26th November 2013

26/11/2013

UOBCC is a thriving student community that caters to all abilities and disciplines (Road, Cross Country, Downhill, BMX, Street and Track). Join us on a ride. For more info email the club president, Tom Hall.

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Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 26th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup
Mega Trip Update
UoBCC Christmas Social
FOD Adventure Race
Winter Circuit Racing

Weekly Roundup

It's been a reasonably quiet week, with the weather being quite kind to most of the social rides. Here's a video to get you pumped for the weekend. Bring on the Mega Trip!

Mega Trip Update

There are still 2 more road or MTB spaces left for the trip, these are available to purchase online on the union site.
Please ensure your bike is in good working order and you have sufficient kit to stay warm in very very cold condition!
Check your brake pads and cables, gears etc. and ensure you're fully stocked up with plenty of food, drink and inner tubes!!

UOBCC Christmas Social

The Christmas Meal will be at Mud Dock on Wed 11th December. Sign-up is now open (deadline 4th December).
The meal is discounted at £20 for 3 courses. Menu available here.
We will finish off the night with a trip to SCORE. It's well worth coming along just to check out Tom Hall's dodgy dancing.

Forest of Dean Adventure Race (Open5)

We've been offered a free place in the Open5 adventure race in the Forest of Dean on 1st December (unfortunately this clashes with the Mega trip). If anyone is interested in taking part, please message Tom Mowbray. Depending on interest, we may use the free space to discount the entry price for a few people. Please note, we will not be providing transport to this event. More details on the event website.

The event incorporates 5 hours of mountain biking between checkpoints with some running involved too.
Normal entry = £35.
Entries close 28th Nov.

Winter Circuit Racing

There is already a strong contingent of UOBCC riders signed up to race at Odd Down. If you'd like to join them, enter online at British Cycling. You must have a race licence to enter.
Odd Down Ciruit Races (Online Entry)

Women's Only E/1/2/3/4 (£6)
4th Cat Only (£12)
2/3/4 (£12)

Ilton TVCRA Winter Series

E/1/2 (£15 Online, £20 EOL)
3/4 (£15 Online, £20 EOL)
There will be more info on the facebook page nearer the time regarding the logistics of getting there.

For more information about racing, check out our website or contact the Race Captain, Mat.

Picture of The Week

Johnny Sneller made an appearance to shred some dirt at Triscombe.

If you do take any pictures whilst you're out cycling, and you're happy for us to use them, please do send them to Tom Mowbray. (Or just send us a message on facebook as to where we can find them).

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Newsletter 19th November 2013

20/11/2013

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Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 19th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup
Mega Trip Update
Film Night
Upcoming Circuit Racing

Weekly Roundup

Last weekend saw UoBCC take on Exeter, Bath, UWE and some other straglers in a race at Triscombe. Despite Matt Kovar putting in a stellar performance the team were unable to place highly. However everyone had a great weekend in the Quantocks albeit with a few bruises! In one of our more exotic disciplines Cameron Toms competed in the BUCS cyclocross championships near Durham last Saturday, coming a very impressive 9th out of a field of 60!

Mega Trip Update

After evaluating the numbers we are now able to open 4 more road spaces to the trip, these will be availbale to purchase online on the union site tommorow morning, keep your keys on the facebook group for the exact time they will be available. The first 15 spaces in less than 8 hours so make sure you get in quick!

Film Night - Thursday 21st

This Thursday will be a film night hosted by Mads (Ladies Rep). It's a great chance to chill out after a hard day of work.
We will probably watch Touching The Void (2003) or Road to Roubaix.
8pm, Thursday 21st Nov at 92c Whiteladies Road (above Harley St Clinic, turn the corner and buzz the 1st floor button by the black door). Maybe bring some drinks or snacks. Hope to see you there.

UOBCC Christmas Social

Wow time flies when you're having fun! Term is rapidly coming to an end, so it's time to announce our Christmas Meal at Mud Dock on Wed 11th December.
The meal is discounted at Â£20 for 3 courses. Sign-up will open soon on the UBU website as usual. The deadline for sign-ups is Monday 2nd December. Menu available here.
We will finish off the night with a trip to SCORE. It's well worth coming along just to check out Tom Hall's dodgy dancing.

Winter Circuit Racing

Winter racing is upon us. On 8th December there are races at Ilton and Odd Down Circuit.
Odd Down Ciruit Races (Online Entry)

Women's Only E/1/2/3/4 (£6)
4th Cat Only (£12)
2/3/4 (£12)

Ilton TVCRA Winter Series

E/1/2 (£15 Online, £20 EOL)
3/4 (£15 Online, £20 EOL)
It would be great to see a good UOBCC contingent take up some racing. Make sure you sign up ASAP as these races do sell out pretty fast. There will be more info on the facebook page nearer the time regarding the logistics of getting there.

For more information about racing, check out our website or contact the Race Captain, Mat.

General Racing

We will have some more announcements with regard to racing next year in the coming week. We are really now looking to start building up a team of riders who will be regularly racing next year. In particular we will be starting to run some gym sessions from next Thursday evening (28th) and also some more team bonding activities so keep an eye on the Team UoBCC Facebook page.

Picture of The Week

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Newsletter 12th November

12/11/2013

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Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 12th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup
Film Night
Downhill Racing
Mega Trip Update
Ilton Circuit Race 8th Dec

Weekly Roundup

On Friday 25 roadies travelled to Wideconbe-in-the-Moor to tackle some devilish Dartmoor climbs and take in some truly incredible scenery. The crocodile tooth profile of the Saturday ride did not disappoint, with everyone thoroughly knackered by the end. We were mostly lucky with the weather, staying dry for all but 30 mins of the ride, however the rain had left its mark on the narrow country roads. On Sunday, a several riders took a tumble on one the wet descents. Fortunately there were only minor injuries. Overall it was a cracking trip, so a huge thanks to Sam (Road Captain) for organising it! We hope you're looking forward to the Mega-trip as much as we are.

Film Night - Thursday 21st

A heads up for next Thursday's film night hosted by Mads (Ladies Rep). It will be great for a chill out after a hard day of work.
We will probably watch Touching The Void (2003), which follows two adventurers on their successful but disastrous and nearly fatal climb of the 6,344-metre Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
7pm, Thursday 21st Nov at 92c Whiteladies Road (above Harley St Clinic, turn the corner and buzz the 1st floor button by the black door). Maybe bring some drinks or snacks. Hope to see you there.

Downhill Racing

There will be a DH race on the 16th of November against Bath Exeter and UWE. It's at Triscombe and there are 12 places. Sign up is now open on the Union site. If you want any more information please get in contact with the DH rep Matt

Mega Trip Update

There are limited spaces available for a couple of MTB riders if you're quick. Sign-up here. Further updates to follow via facebook.

Ilton Circuit Race - 8th December

The next circuit race in the TVCRA Winter Series at Ilton will take place on 8th December at 11:00. The last race had a very small field, so no doubt numbers will be low again, which gives a good opportunity to grab a few points. Online entries: £15. Entry On The Line = £20. 2 races, E/1/2 and 3/4. Details should appear on British Cycling soon for online entry. For more information about racing, check out our website or contact the Race Captain, Mat.

Picture of The Week

With so many incredible photos taken on the Dartmoor trip, it may take a few 'Pictures of the Week' to get through the best. This photo of Tom Hall was captured by Ben Alexander, who danced his way up the hill like a mountain goat, leaving him plenty of time to chill with his camera at the ready and capture the pained faces as the other riders passed.

If you do take any pictures whilst you're out cycling, and you're happy for us to use them, please do send them to Tom Mowbray. (Or just send us a message on facebook as to where we can find them).

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Newsletter 5th November 2013

5/11/2013

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Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 5th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup
Social-Wednesday
Downhill Racing
UPDATE: Dartmoor Road Trip
Mega Trip
Track Accreditation

Weekly Roundup

Last week saw the Mega Trip take a record as one of our quickest sell-out trips ever! There are still a few spots left for MTB. Road riders, read on for more info about how to get your name on a reserves list. The weather was less than ideal for the Sunday social ride, with huge downpours catching out most riders. If you're prepared, the weather shouldn't dampen your day. Roadies, please bring lights to Wednesday rides and remember a rain jacket, food/water and inner tube on every ride. Check out this video from GCN for some ideas on what kit to bring on a ride.
MTB, you're probably too rad for any of that, but please try to avoid frost-bite... a simple set of gloves can avoid a whole lot of form filling.

Wednesday Social

After a break last week in the social calendar after SCORE, this week’s social will be a slightly less hard-core affair. We will meet for drinks at 8pm at the Highbury Vaults, it’s at the top of St. Michaels hill just down from the ASS Library (164 St Michael's Hill, BS2 8DE). This will be a great chance to get to know everyone in the club a bit better in possibly a slightly less drunken state than previous socials!

Downhill Racing

UPDATE: Dartmoor Road Trip

Those with a spot on the Dartmoor trip, please fill out both forms on our website: here. Please also note that you must bring a sleeping bag as the hostel doesn’t provide bedding.

Mega Trip
(29th Nov - 1st Dec)

Sign-up here to ride with XC or DH. Add Megatrip MTB to your basket.The sign-up for this trip will close on Monday (11th Nov) so if you want to come make sure you sign up before then so you don't miss out!
All the spaces for Road riders have now sold out. To get your name on a reserves list, please email Sam Game. We are hoping to add another car of 4 people to take us up to the maximum capacity of the hostel so please make sure you email Sam ASAP if you want a space. To make it fair we would allocate any additional spaces that came available on a first come first served basis by the order of the emails sent to Sam. </ br></ br>

Track Accreditation

A reminder: the next accreditation session at Newport Velodrome is on 11th Dec, 5-6pm and costs £20.
This is for anyone who wishes to participate in open track sessions outside of the normal UOBCC track trips.
If you're interested in this please contact the track rep Georgie.

Picture of The Week

Everyone looking slightly knackered from the 4th climb at Bike Park Wales!

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Newsletter 26th November 2013

Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 26th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup

Mega Trip Update

UOBCC Christmas Social

Forest of Dean Adventure Race (Open5)

Winter Circuit Racing

Picture of The Week

If you do take any pictures whilst you're out cycling, and you're happy for us to use them, please do send them to Tom Mowbray. (Or just send us a message on facebook as to where we can find them).

Newsletter 19th November 2013

Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 19th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup

Mega Trip Update

Film Night - Thursday 21st

UOBCC Christmas Social

Winter Circuit Racing

General Racing

Picture of The Week

If you do take any pictures whilst you're out cycling, and you're happy for us to use them, please do send them to Tom Mowbray. (Or just send us a message on facebook as to where we can find them).

Newsletter 12th November

Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 12th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup

Film Night - Thursday 21st

Downhill Racing

Mega Trip Update

Ilton Circuit Race - 8th December

Picture of The Week

If you do take any pictures whilst you're out cycling, and you're happy for us to use them, please do send them to Tom Mowbray. (Or just send us a message on facebook as to where we can find them).

Newsletter 5th November 2013

Your Weekly Newsletter From UOBCC 5th Nov 2013

What you will find in this week's newsletter:

Weekly Roundup

Wednesday Social

Downhill Racing

UPDATE: Dartmoor Road Trip

Mega Trip (29th Nov - 1st Dec)

Track Accreditation

Picture of The Week

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