Due the recent regulations changes put in place by British Cycling, disc brakes are now allowed for competition and training. The restriction noted below no longer applies. With the rise in popularity of disc brakes on road bikes, the club would like to clarify their use at BC circuit races and club sessions. Disc brakes are … Continue reading Disc brake guidelines
Central region track session at Lea Valley
Dear All Central Region are holding a track cluster session at the Lea Valley (Olympic) velodrome on 12 June, and are accepting entires. Only riders with a Central Licence or are members of Central Registered Clubs can apply, which includes you as members of Palmer Park. There are two groups on the day; a beginners/improvers … Continue reading Central region track session at Lea Valley
Postponed club circuit champs on 19th June
Dear All Unfortunately we are having to postpone the club circuit championship on 19th June until later in the year. Due to circumstances outside our control, we are unable to hold the event at Enstone as intended. As that was the only venue available, on the only free date before the summer holidays, we are … Continue reading Postponed club circuit champs on 19th June
GHS Time Trial for London West District
Dave George from Hillingdon Slipstreamers is organising the regional qualifying round of the GSH juvenile time trial competition, and asked if we would pass the info around to members. The GSH time trial competition is a 10 mile TT for juvenile riders aged 12-16. It is a made up of regional qualifying competitions, with the … Continue reading GHS Time Trial for London West District
Important rider category info for Summer CX at Newbury
If you are intending to race in the Summer CX series at Newbury, starting next Thursday, please be aware that you cannot ride up a category. In past years riders have ridden up in the next category, but this has been stopped by BC, and is out of the control of the organisers. You must … Continue reading Important rider category info for Summer CX at Newbury
MTB session tonight is ON and location change
Apologies for the (very) late notice, but we have been waiting on the latest regarding the stadium, and then I managed to come off my bike (doh!). The MTB session tonight is ON, running from 7pm-8.30pm as usual. However we are not using Palmer Park as even with the light nights there is not yet … Continue reading MTB session tonight is ON and location change
No MTB session this Thursday
Unfortunately there will not be a MTB session this Thursday (tomorrow) due to the issues with the stadium*. Due to the stadium floodlights being off we don't have any light spill for when it gets dark, which could lead to safety concerns. Therefore we have made the decision to not run a session this week. … Continue reading No MTB session this Thursday
Slipstreamers Interclub Time Trial Event
Hillingdon Slipstreamers are putting on their Intercub Time Trial this year, and again PPV have been invited to take part. The event is taking place on Saturday 21st May and event and entry details can be found at http://www.slipstreamers.co.uk/2016/03/29/interclub-time-trial-2016/ We had a number of riders attend last year and I believe they all had a great … Continue reading Slipstreamers Interclub Time Trial Event
Important: Sessions 2nd April
Due to a number of riders attending the Bournemouth session, and a lack of coaching cover available, only a single combined fixed wheel session will be running this Saturday (2nd April). A+B session: 9.30am-11am (coach Matt C). Omnium preparation. C session and freewheel will NOT be running I’m afraid. The fixed wheel session will look … Continue reading Important: Sessions 2nd April
Thursday night MTB sessions
Hi All As Chris mentioned previously we are switching the focus of the Thursday sessions to MTB, and the first one will be on 14th April. We will be coaching you in the core MTB techniques, covering things weight shift, front wheel lifts, rear wheel lifts, bunnyhops, drop-offs and much more. Learning and practising these … Continue reading Thursday night MTB sessions
