Winter 2014/15, Issue 2

www.lichfieldccc.org.uk

Presentation evening 17th January You will have seen emails and notices on the club website recently promoting

the annual presentation evening at the Power Station Club in Rugeley.

Starting from 7:00 PM this is a great opportunity to come along to socialise

with other club members and to celebrate the success that the club has

achieved in the last 12 months. We look forward to seeing you there!

Including a buffet cost of the evening is only £5 per head. Please let Neil

Lawford know by email if you would like to attend.

thesecretary@lichfieldccc.org.uk

Please ensure when you

return a trophy you have

had it engraved, and please

remember to return it so it

can be presented to the

deserving recipient for this

year!

Despite the cold weather at this time of year it is all the more important to keep hydrated and re-fuelling on and off the bike. Hydration is often overlooked in winter. Be aware of this to ensure you reduce risk of illness and infection. For the perfect opportunity to stock up on sports nutrition contact Jon Heyward or keep an eye on the club website www.lichfieldccc.org.uk to place your next ZipVit order.

In this issue - Presentation

evening

- BSCA Rollers

- Curborough series

- Supported riders

- Youth members

- Breeze rides

- Indoor training at

Friary Grange

- Will & Luke climb

Scafell Pike in aid

of Stroke Assoc.

BSCA Rollers 7th February 2015 Power Station Club – Rugeley

A change of venue this year as club coach Nick Selibas is building preparations towards this popular event. A great day was had by all riders who attended last year and we fully expect the same again.

Please keep an eye on the club website for more information in the coming weeks.

As ever these events do take some organising and it would be wonderful if any club members who can spare some time on the day to assist with a range of tasks can make contact with Nick or Olivia Cooper.

Many of you may already be well aware that up on the British Cycling upcoming events pages the dates for the first three Curborough races are advertised and available for entry. Now is the time to think about planning for these events.

Race 1 – 28th March 2015

Race 2 – 18th April 2015

Race 3 – 9th May 2015

There are other events in the West Midlands that you may consider entering and following a request from a number of the Youth members the committee are planning a Race Information meeting which will be held on Monday February 9th in the Hawthorn Room at Friary Grange Leisure Centre please look out for more information on the club website and at the Presentation Evening.

The session will give riders and parents the opportunity to discuss and share experiences and ask questions of some of the more knowledgeable members of the club.

This is a great idea brought to the committee by the younger members of the club so please make every effort to attend.

ZipVit/LichfieldCCC Youth Races Curborough

In case you were not aware ….

Indoor roller training started at Netherstowe School again on Tuesday 6th January.

Excellent timing so you have plenty of time to get training for the BSCA event!

Supported riders

By now you will have seen an email via BC from Neil Lawford.

Please continue to keep an eye on the club website for more details of the 2015 Supported Rider scheme which for the first time will be in the form of a bursary.

Support is being offered to successful riders who can apply irrespective of discipline. Details of the application process and the qualifying criteria to follow soon.

All riders will have the opportunity of feedback irrespective of the outcome of their application.

Young Riders

At the last committee meeting Toby Barnes and Amy Selibas provide some feedback and great ideas on behalf of the younger members. The committee along with Toby and Amy are considering how we can support as many of these as possible. Next time you see them ask them how it went and if you have any more ideas pass them on so they can raise them in future! The committee may even steal them for themselves!!

In case you were not aware …. 2

Depending on the weather club coach Iain Higgs will be continuing to open the Curborough track on Saturday mornings allowing parents and younger riders the opportunity to ride off road for around an hour.

Please contact Iain by email at ihcoach@icloud.com for more information. It is important to do that so he has your contact details incase the session is cancelled for any reason. Keep an eye on the Facebook page as well.

Breeze through winter with Alison Holmes – Mondays and Fridays to the end of March

All rides will leave Whittington at 10 AM – average speed of around 11 mph and include a café stop.

Mondays: Croxall_Crocus ride: 14 miles – dates 19/01; 02/02; 23/02; 09/03 & 23/03

Mondays: Whittington – Lullington Loop: 19 miles – dates 26/01; 09/02; 02/03; 16/03 & 30/03

Fridays: Whittington – Rosliston Loop via Netherseal: 26.5 miles – dates 16/01; 30/01; 13/02 & 27/02

Allow 45 minutes for the café stop!! More information can be found on the Breeze website by selecting rides within a 5 mile radius of WS14 or by clicking on the links above for the next available dates. Also on the LCCC Facebook page.

Club Corner

What would you like to see the club doing?

- More social activities off the bike?

- More group rides?

- Can you spare some time to help at events?

- Anything really …

Look out for a club survey in your email inbox in the

coming weeks so we can plan future events as the

nights get longer and the days warmer!

Message Board Have you notice that there are a number of bikes for

sale posted in the club message board as recently

as January 4th.

Also know that the weather has turned much cooler

and we have had some snow and ice on the ground

there are still some items of winter kit for sale.

Please check with Neil Lawford for availability, but

the quality of the kit is excellent, especially the

biblongs and for the price they are a steal.

Please remember that 2015 membership of Lichfield CCC is now due and if you have not renewed by now please do so as soon as possible. Details are

on the club website under the membership tab.

Please note also that if you are not a British Cycling member then the club’s affiliation with BC will enable you to achieve a discount on BC membership as well as benefits such as liability insurance and

free legal support for training, commuting and club rides. Other benefits also apply for more information head to www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubs membership offer

Don’t forget to follow the club! � �

Youth members – stuck for something to do at half term? Our very own Nick Selibas is lead coach at the following training camp. It may not

be Majorca, but it is sure to be good fun!

Contact reception to book and pay for places on the camp.

01543 308842 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield WS13 7SQ

Indoor Cycling Training Camp

The training camp is held over 3 days and incorporates many aspects of cycling, including training on rollers, Wattbikes, strength and conditioning. Participants will need suitable clothing and footwear along with snacks, a drink and of course your bike!

Tuesday 17 ~ Thursday 19 February 2015 10am - 1pm

Training rollers are available for the first 8 participants to book. Other places are still available but will require own rollers to be used. If you have any questions regarding this activity please contact the centre manager. Suitable for 8 year olds and upwards, although some participants may not be able to use the Wattbikes. It is beneficial if participants can ride the rollers unaided.

Early Bird Cost: £20 from 26 Jan cost is £25

On 19th March 2015 Will Hyde and Luke Selibas to climb Scafell Pike

In recognition of the support that the Stroke Association

has provided to Will and his family and especially to Janice

as she recovers from her ordeal, Will and Luke are raising

awareness and much needed funds for a wonderful charity.

They certainly seem to have enjoyed training as you ca see

from the picture opposite!

You can read more about the challenge they face here, and

also donate to Will’s JustGiving page.

http://www.justgiving.com/William-hyde