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Feb 08
This month 6 members completed a mountain bike leader course run by Ray from mountainbikeinstruction. The course was paid for by the club through the Awards for All funding, so now we have 6 MBLA level 2 accredited members. A review of the weekend course can be seen HERE
Jan 08
Alot later than normal the club held their annual AGM on the 30th Jan. After 10 years at the helm, Capt M (Graham Roberts) decided to step down as Chairman of the club. After a knee problem stopped him riding midway through last year it is a difficult decision to take but with the knee still not being right after operations he couldnt know for certain when he would be riding again. Graham along with Phil C have flown the flag for the club, pushing and taking it forwards making new members like myself welcome and looking out for us on the trails.
We hope Graham makes a swift recovery and gets back out on the trails as soon as poss.
Dec 07 Stack of the Year
This years Stack of the year award was presented at the clubs xmas meal. Click here for more info
Nov 07 Awards for All....
In November the club successfully were approved a grant from the national lottery. More...
Oct 07 Glentress weekend......
Read the review of how we got on at one of Scotlands finest MTB venues HERE
MAY 07
Penrith Merida......
A link to the penrith merida ride review is HERE and the few photo's that were taken are HERE
PHOTOSHOOT
28/04/07- This morning we had a bit off a photoshoot outside Thatto cycles new shop. We had a photographer lady there from the Willowbrook hospice who we are raising money for at the Merida, Also a photographer from the council was there for the local free papers.
A quite a few members of the club turned out for this, 5 minutes of fame and that. The two old blokes (Capt M, OLD) turned up on their motorbikes, scary sight. Gail and Nobby were there fitting new pedals to Gails bike, judging by the state of his legs it looks like the old ones are in there somewhere. He refuses to wear shin guards and doesnt like spd, he rather the ones with the screws that stick out to give you grip. ouch. A mention for Blossom, LATE AGAIN. Others were Pretty, Clone, Spesh, Tyre kicker, Spud, Rosie.
Another big thanks to Paul, Peter, Jean and all the staff at Thatto cycles who have provided T-shirts, sponsorship and energy supplements for our Merida challenge, Thanks for looking after the club members over the years and good luck in the new shop. Thatto cycles,01744 850047 www.bikesyoulike.co.uk
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MERIDA MARATHON 2007
Please sponsor us
This year The Woollybacks are taking part in the merida marathon in penrith in May, with a choice of 50Km, 75Km and 100Km.
Update 27/4/07- Well with just 2 weeks to go till the Merida the 100KM boys are hoping the've got in all the training they need. Since xmas there has been bouts of flu and chest infections going through the club which are finally showing signs they are going.
The lads did an epic sunday ride the other week which took in 72miles from Parbold to Hale lighthouse and back. Some of the 50 Km boys joined in at penketh, so they got good mileage in to.
All in all we are as ready as we'll ever be, club tops have arrived, free T-shirts from Thatto's cycles have arrived. so all we are waiting for now is good weather on the day, no injuries and very few mechanicals then we'll be laughing all the way to the finish.
Good luck to all those taking part
have a good day out
Ian
We are doing this as a sponsored ride to raise money for the willowbrook hospice which is a local charity who rely on donations and fundraising.There mission statement is to enhance the quality of life, and relieve the suffering of patients with cancer, and other life threatening illnesses.
100Km |
Mark R
Graham L
Eric A
Paul W
John M
Carl M
Roger S
Phil T
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50Km |
Graham R
Dave E
Lee M
Neil C
Andy P
Marc R |
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BIKING EVENTS
Pennine Bridleway MTB challenge Sunday 3rd June 07
http://www.rossendaleharriers.co.uk/mountain_biking.htm
Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Sun 15th July
Entry fee's £13 individual, £46 team of four.
There are 3 routes available for this event Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool @54miles, Liverpool-Chester @30miles (return transport is no longer provided) or the wirral circular(Liverpool-Thornton-Liverpool) @25miles.
More info available at pennineevents
Pendal Pedal Sun 5th August
There are 3 ride options for this event
FULL TOUR 160 km £20 individual/£72 team of 4
MIDI-TOUR 100Km £20 individual/£72 team of 4
MTB PEDAL approx 40Km £12 - This includes sections of the pennine cycleway and pennine bridleway, riding on the bridleways beside Boulsworth hill and Weets hill, across widdop moor and around Hurstwood as well as places in between.
This tour is in association with Blazing Saddles MTB club.
All routes can be viewed on PENDLEBIKEFEST
More info at PENNINEEVENTS
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