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World Cross Champs - Highlights

Check out the videos from yesterday's race - especially the one showing the start and first lap, at the bottom of the list...
http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.1207803

Mechanic's Corner

Garmin-Barracuda mechanic adjusts gears out on the roadside - Nick, can you book him for Mallorca?

Little Lumpy Sportive - 27th May

Date is now out for the popular local sportive, the Little Lumpy. 3 distances - 38, 59 and 100 miles. This is usually a very good event with food stops etc. run over some challenging scenic local countryside.

www.littlelumpy.co.uk

Roki: the good news, the bad news.

Roki (real name Roki) Read and Mark Duncan were first Meudons to get their racing licences out this year - here's Roki's quick report:

"Just completed my first cat4 road race at Hillingdon. It was pretty hairy with loads of near crashes. I was well placed about 6th with 2 corners to go and then sum numpty nearly had me off onto the grass. Had to sprint like an idiot from outside the top 15 to get a photo finish for 3rd. Still awaiting the outcome. Aaaagh another 5 meters would have been on the top step. Hey ho had a good time anyway. Well done Mark Duncan, unfortunatly he got a bit giddy and tried to go off to early and got swamped at the end."

Unfortunately for Roki having avoided the crashes at Hillingdon he got brought down on the club run the day after and broke his arm.

Next track session - 10th March

VC10 are opening their next track session up to VC Meudon riders: 10 March 2012 from 08:50 am to 11:40 am. Contact Pip Taylor directly or through the contact button on the website for more details. This is always a great day out whatever level of experience you have of riding track - including no experience!

Charity Night Ride Around London


A note from Emma Willshire of the Treloar Trust, Alton.


Please see attached the details on the Nightrider Bike Ride event I thought you may be interested in. I only have 10 places so this is limited and places will be issued on a first come first served basis - 4 places have already been reserved!.....Please can you circulate this to your cycling pals and ask them to cycle on behalf of Treloar's Disabled School and College in Alton!

Nightrider 9th/10th June 2012 – an exciting and unique 100km moonlight charity cycle ride past London’s iconic landmarks.
While the capital sleeps, over £1 million will be raised for hundreds of good causes, including Treloar’s.
Set off from either Crystal Palace or Alexandra Palace and follow a 100km circular route past more than fifty of London’s most famous landmarks. Encounter Tower Bridge, a deserted City of London, Canary Wharf, Hampstead Heath, London Zoo, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Royal Albert Hall, Battersea Power Station and more…
The itinerary will be entirely on roads for ease of access and quality of lighting, and will be clearly signposted so you can cycle at your own place. The organisers, Classic Tours, will provide full support and back up. I've attached the challenge pack for more information.


It’s quick and easy to sign up for the Nightrider event: Treloar’s have a limited number of charity gold bond places available (10 in total, with only 6 left as of today) and all you need to do is register by clicking https://regonline.activeeurope.com?eventID=1001001&rTypeID=57894


Our charity gold bond places cost £39 per person and we ask for cyclists to set themselves a minimum sponsorship target of £175. Please note the minimum sponsorship money will need to be sent to Treloar’s by 14th April 2012 in order for us to confirm your place with the tour operator. Please do not be put of by the minimum sponsorship target, ideas on how to reach this will be issued in your confirmation pack and Treloars will be happy to support you along the way.


Any questions, please let me know.


Thanks,
Kind regards
Kind regards
Emma
Emma Willshire
Events Fundraiser





Treloar Trust Working For Students With Disability
Upper Froyle, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4JX 
T: 01420 526 511  F: 01420 239 57
www.treloar.org.uk

VCM social evening - Monday 16th

Shepherd and Flock pub, Farnham, 7.00 all questions to Andy Dilkes - if you don't have his email just contact us and we'll pass it on.

Chalk Chase Epic

Big thanks to Terry and Craig for laying the trail on an epic Chalk Chase at the weekend - tough conditions and a long track led to a gruelling 4hr ride of 40+ miles for most people.
The tea stop at the fishing lakes was a welcome bacon roll reward for many, followed by a fast blast back to Seale.