In case you haven't seen, the Hillingdon Winter Series starts tomorrow (Saturday), giving a chance for some early season circuit racing. Event details can be found here https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/141368/Hillingdon-Slipstreamers-Winter-Series-2016-Round-1 Races happen whatever the weather and start at 12 noon this year due to adult racing at 1pm sharp.
2016 Club CX Championship
The 2016 Palmer Park Velo Cyclocross Championship will be taking place on Sunday 31 January, and as last year we are making use of a round of the Wessex CX league to host the event. We will again be returning to Tidworth, hosted by the Army Cycling Union, which is a great course and will … Continue reading 2016 Club CX Championship
Possible workshop on ‘Promoting yourself as an athlete using social media’
Dear Members I am planning on running a workshop on 'Promoting yourself as an athlete using social media’, and I’m looking to see if there would be interest from members. It would be open to all PPV members who are currently U16s or will be U16 on 1 January 2016 (currently second year U14s). Promotion … Continue reading Possible workshop on ‘Promoting yourself as an athlete using social media’
Spaces still available for Newport session this Sunday!
We still have spaces available for the Newport session on Sunday 25 October. If you are aged 10 or older, and want the chance to ride an indoor velodrome please sign-up now. We are planning activities to cover a range from experienced indoor riders down to members who haven't ridden at Newport before. We are … Continue reading Spaces still available for Newport session this Sunday!
Inter-club MTB race results
On Saturday 17 October we held a fantastic inter-club MTB race at Checkendon. The racing was fast and furious, with riders from Palmer Park Velo, Hillingdon Slipstreamers, Summit MTB and Zappi's. A huge thank you to all riders that came and raced, and we hope you had a good time. The race results are below.
Changes to youth racing for 2016 and beyond
Dear All Yesterday British Cycling announced the changes to youth racing that have been under consideration for the past few months. It is important that all members, and their parents, read and understand these and how it effects them. The changes in full are available at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20151009-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-announces-regulation-changes-for-youth-competition-programme-in-2016-0 but here are a few key points: * … Continue reading Changes to youth racing for 2016 and beyond
Club MTB Championship information
This Saturday we are holding the MTB club championships at Checkendon, and details of the event are below. There are quite a few things to cover/inform you about. Firstly, as with the club circuit champs, this event is also an inter-club race. We have over 80 riders coming from Hillingdon Slipstreamers, Summit MTB and Zappi’s … Continue reading Club MTB Championship information
C session 10 October
For those riders who attended the last fixed wheel C session here is a link to a Google sign up form for this Saturday. Can you please ensure you have signed up no later than 12 noon on Friday. http://goo.gl/forms/23fkyOzAdN Those riders who were perhaps not available last time but are eligible to ride the … Continue reading C session 10 October
Marshals needed for PPV MTB Champs
We need your help! We are in need of marshals for the club MTB champs on 17 October at Checkendon to ensure the safety of all riders on the course. * We need marshal points spread around the course at a couple of the technical obstacles and in the furthest woods. * Marshals will need … Continue reading Marshals needed for PPV MTB Champs
Skills Championship arrangements
Timings for the skills championship on Saturday are planned as follows: 9 am - Sign on opens. No riders are allowed track-side, but you can put your bike against the fence out of the way. No gear check. Your usual PPV freewheel bike. 9.15 am - judges / helpers briefing. We should have sufficient coaches … Continue reading Skills Championship arrangements
Palmer Park Velo 