Past MDCC member Harry Birchill turned out on Monday to award the medals and t-shirts to the riders in the 2XC Rookie Cup race at Stover School. Well done to all the riders taking part and special congratulations go to Harry on becoming the National Youth MTB Champion and winning the National Cross Country Series…
A new non-too serious training ride to dust off the cross bikes and skills begins on Friday the 25th of July. Meet in the car park at Forde House, Newton Abbot for an hour or so, followed by an optional post ride beer / lemonade. E-mail offroad@mdcc.org.uk for info. Mountain bikes are welcome.
Despite a smaller than usual field a great nights racing was had in the final of the 2014 series, should have known at the planning stage that putting on a race between two national weekends was a bad idea! You can find some photos of the race here courtesy of Andy Styles. My thanks to…
MDCC Club Run’s for 19th/20th July Saturday 50 miles @10-14mph Clyst St Mary by Mike Radant Sunday A Run (70 miles @ 20-22 mph) Loddiswell – Andrew Parker – See note below B Run (70 miles @ 18-20 mph) Loddiswell – Ben Tisdall – See note below C Run (60 miles @ 16-18 mph) Loddiswell – See note below D Run…
MDCC Club Run’s for 13th July Sunday A Run (70 miles @ 20-22 mph) Joining B run B Run (70 miles @ 18-20 mph) C Run (60 miles @ 16-18 mph) D Run (50 miles @ 14-16 mph) E Run (40 miles @ 12-14 mph) Shaldon (obviously the long way!) by Martin Nurse Social (30 miles…
Wednesday evening saw the second race in the 3Sixty Performance Summer Cyclo Cross Series at Plymouth City Moto Park. The good weather had really dried out the course providing a hard packed circuit with many tight turns, frequent short steep climbs and ruts to negotiate. Representing MDCC were Alan Drury (Veteran), Ashton Spence (Senior) and Steve Hodgson…
We’ve just had a delivery of Adults Mens Bib Shorts arrive and these are available to buy from Colin Lewis Cycles Sizes Small – X Large. These are Pro T9 shorts and are slightly different to the previous Corsa bibs that we have had before. Price is £59 each
Saturday 50 miles @10-14mph Dittisham (+ £3.50 for Ferry) by Mike Radant Sunday A Run (70 miles @ 20-22 mph) Joining B run B Run (70 miles @ 18-20 mph) ? by Ben Tisdall C Run (60 miles @ 16-18 mph) Okehampton by Steve Staines D Run (50 miles @ 14-16 mph) ? by Ken Robertson E…
Some great feedback in the Local Press for the MDCC recently Dartmoor Classic stories http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Riders-swelter-round-Dartmoor-Classic/story-21293942-detail/story.html http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Tedbury-thrilled-finish-67-miler-84/story-21294361-detail/story.html TT Updates for Adults and Youths http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Mid-Devon-riders-star-Camel-10-miler/story-21293997-detail/story.html http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Homework-pays-Moss-new-record/story-21293918-detail/story.html
Mid Devon CC hosted the first of its three race series for youth and women at Torbay velopark on Thursday 26th June. The event featured 29 MDCC members amongst the 45 rider field. It was great to see so many riders enjoying the circuit and putting into practice the skills that they have learnt at…