Tuesday 14th October 2014 - Weekly Newsletter

Web Version  |    Unsubscribe Like Tweet TABLE OF CONTENTS • Racing Roundup • Race Reports (cont...) • Wednesday - Social Road and XC rides • Wednesday - Meal and Mechanic Session • Sunday - Afan XC Trip • Sunday - Road Rides (as normal) • Membership • Pictures of the Week • Sponsors for 2014/15 to be Announced Soon Other Cycling Stuff Food Cycle Get on your bike, prevent food waste and help out a great community project. Volunteers needed Saturdays 9-10pm and Sunday mornings (cycling or cooking). Racing Roundup This weekend saw lots of racing going on both in and out of the mud with some great results to show for it all. On Saturday UOBCC hosted our first Open Hill Climb on Belmont Hill. A huge thank you to Tom Hall for all the hard work put into organising the event, which drew in plenty of riders from the local area and notably a strong contingent from both Oxford Universities. Top placed UOBCC finishers: Women: Kate Mactear: 2nd Men: Will Bourne (alumni): 11th Andrew Kirby: 16th Full HC results can be found on our website. After the Hill Climb, it was over to Ashton Court to support the muddy XC riders on either the 8hr or 4hr Oktoberfest race (Cam pictured after winning the 4hr event). Oktoberfest results: 8hr pairs: Barney Butler and Ben Bryan: 17th. 8hr 4's: Naomi and the Bath dudes: 7th. 4hr pairs: Cam Toms and Sean Polden: 1st! 4hr solo: Eric Eckstein: 3rd, Tim Robinson 4th. "It was a great atmosphere on a very slippery circuit. The morning hillclimbers came out to give us some much-appreciated encouragement despite a midday downpour. Meanwhile, bavarian drinking songs played over the cheers from the crowd for those who attempted the finish line jump. Countless gummy bears were converted to mud-slinging power throughout the day, and well-deserved beer at the end was (too) rapidly digested to our delight. Well done to all, Paul Newman who runs the Oktoberfest said we were one of the biggest teams there, and the results show us to be among the best too." - (words Eric Eckstein, VP MTB) Race Reports (cont...) Cyclocross Women: Georgie Panchaud: 1st! Seniors: Ryan Witchell: 17th Chris Brasnett: 33rd "The course at Hengrove this Sunday was short and fast, the previous day's rain having left it slippery but not very muddy. Ryan and Chris made good progress as the men's field was strung out right from the gun, finishing what was their first ever winter league race! In the women's race, Georgie worked a masterclass in pacing and timing, working her way through the field before pulling away from her final competitor in the last lap. Well done to everyone. Bring on next weekend!" - (words Cameron Toms, Race Captain) A special mention goes to Cam for competing in both the HC and Oktoberfest on Saturday and then making it out to support the cyclocross on Sunday. The title 'Race Captain' is well suited. Wednesday - Social Road and XC rides Meet: 2pm. As normal, we will head out from the suspension bridge in groups of varying speeds and abilities. Wednesday - Meal and Mechanic Session Where: Roll for the Soul Time: 6-9pm Facebook Event Grab some food and learn some maintenance basics! For just £6 get yourself one of RftS's incredible burgers, in house made chips and an hours bicycle maintenance tuition. Choose from: ✰ Soul Burger (Black eyed beans, aubergine and herbs) ✰ Lentil and Nut Burger At 7pm when we're satisfied and full of veggie goodness one of RftS's bicycle wizards will take us through some of the fundamentals of bike maintenance. Please bring £6 with you to cover food and tuition. Sunday - Afan XC Trip This Sunday we're heading off with our knobbly tyres to Afan Forest. Afan is a trail centre like no other, with plenty of rocks, roots and fast descents. Cost: £10 (cash on the day) - signup on the Union Page to secure transport (login and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to signup.) Please Note: Afan is physically demanding and hard on bikes. Before signing up, make sure: You are fit You have a decent mountain bike in good mechanical condition. Sunday - Road Rides (as normal) Meet: 10am at Clifton Suspension Bridge. Normal format, with groups of similar abilities heading off to explore over the bridge. Membership Monday 13th October was the last day of trial membership. The trial basically covers us on insurance during the first couple of weeks whilst riders aren't officially signed up. From now on, we will need riders to be members of the club to join us on rides. Membership Perks: Free kit and bike hire (check out what's available here) Discounted club kit ~50% off weekends away and other trips (All disciplines). Free entry to BUCS (we also cover transport and accommodation costs). Discounted socials And if that's not enough, joining the cycling club makes you a member of one of the most respected clubs in the University (as shown by our UBU Club of The Year status in 2012). We endeavour to bring together like-minded people for social rides, races and other fun activities. Click here to buy Membership. (login and add to basket). Pictures of the Week UOBCC teammates cheering on Sam in our inaugural Open Hill Climb. UOBCC Bike Polo First Timers. More pictures available here. UOBCC Dominate the 4hr event at Oktoberfest in Ashton Court. Sponsors for 2014/15 to be Announced Soon You're receiving this email because you have signed up to The University of Bristol Cycling Club mailing list. Unsubscribe The University of Bristol Cycling Club, UBU, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol. BS8 1LN