MDCC Youth had a good turnout at the Totnes Vire Support Races on Saturday, 06 April at Torbay Velopark. 13 riders across different age groups ranging from Under 8 to under 16. The podium places were:- Maddy Woodger 2nd under 8 girls. Ellie Birchall 2nd under 10 girls. A 123 in the under 10 boys…
On a home circuit I was feeling enthusiastic with my chances of winning the race. The field was full of familiar riders, so I knew which wheels to follow, who not to be stuck behind and who would be strong enough to make a break. Riders such as Dominic Pullen and Sam Medlyn would be…
Sunday 1st September saw the opening event of the South West Cyclocross season with round 1 of the series taking place in the grounds of Powderham Castle. Jackie Shute, Robin Delve and a legion of helpers organised the event on behalf of Mid Devon Cycling Club. Robin put all the experience that he’s gained racing…
A great day of races supported the main Totnes 2 Day Promotion. The club saw success with Jenny Corser 3rd in the Womens Race. Matthew Holmes winning the U8 Boys, Ellie Birchall 2nd in the U8 Girls, William Birchall 2nd in U10 Boys and Morgan Gibson Clay 3rd in the U16 Boys. We caught up…
10th March 2018 Wheal Jane : SW series race 1 As expected the wind was strong up at the circuit in Cornwall making warming up on the rollers quite a challenge. The closed circuit consisted of a short but steep climb, followed by a rolling flat section and a gradual uphill stretch towards the finish….
The third Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday 4th December at 6.30 pm sharp and will last for around 90 mins. Building on the first two sessions, Mark Dolan’s plan includes attacking – rushing the gap – gap bridging ( capacity efforts) chain gang (15 min )…
The second Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday 21st November at 6.30 pm sharp and will last for around 90 mins. Building on the first session, Mark Dolan’s plan includes working on sprint finishing and analysis as well as chain gang and break away efforts to include a…
Tuesday 7th November 2017 saw the 1st of the Mid Devon CC academy training sessions ran by Mark Dolan. We had around 30 riders from the Youth, Junior and Senior squads doing drills. The focus was on smooth group riding, followed by some standing start sprints and finishing off with a breakaway race simulation. We’ll…
Mid Devon CC rider Izzy Ashford is surely one to watch for the future. After impressing in 2016, she’s started her season earlier and claims the honour of the first podium for the club in 2017. Izzy reports as follows Knowing this season is my first as an U16 I knew I had to get…
The great and the good of the South West Cyclo Cross scene were out in force at the Kenn Centre on the evening of Sunday the 29th of January for the annual awards ceremony. The Mid Devon were out in force with many trophies to pick up, and of course there was a buffet! Just…