Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

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Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Maria David » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:53 pm

Just to let you know there'll be a cyclo cross skills session at Penshurst in the morning before the Addiscombe promotion.
Anyone who wants to learn abit about what to do can show up at PORC at 11am as Emma Wood (the cyclo cross coach) will be running the training session.
She welcomes newbies to cyclo cross - especially women. Maybe one for Ms Heritage and a few of the guys. I'll be there as well. Anyway, the details are as shown below (and on the LCS website).
Note, mtb's are welcome - you are welcome to attend the session without having to race afterwards - but you never know, you might quickly catch the bug. :)


Are you unsure of getting round corners? Worried about those muddy descents ? Well, this could be the session for you.

On 23rd November there's a cyclo-cross skills session at Penshurst Off Road Cycling Centre.

Coach Emma Wood will take you around the cyclo-cross trails and show you how to ride them. You will also learn how to mount and re-mount your bike, cyclo-cross riding etiquette, and other skills.

The session is aimed at newbies to cyclo-cross, and women in particular. Mountain bikes are most welcome

Meet at 11am in the car park.

Penshurst is here: http://www.thebestof.co.uk/maps/..

More info and detailed directions on: http://www.ukdirt.com/porc/

As there's a London League Cyclo-cross race on that afternoon (at 2pm), you can even put your skills into practice straight after the session.

Interested ?
Meet at the car park on 23rd November @ 11am.

Contact
For more information contact Emma (emma_wood50@hotmail.com) or Maria (mod56uk@yahoo.co.uk)
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Re: Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Alex P » Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:54 am

Maria, top idea!!! 8) 8) 8)

From last year

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Re: Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Maria David » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:13 am

Ooh, those corners - I was a bit sketchy last year - but the nervousness was all part of the fun !

Yep, Emma thought Penshurst would be a good venue to run a session.
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Re: Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Alex P » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:28 pm

Looks like it will be dry but chilly this weekend so come along and join in. 8) 8)

We will be there early, it is a great place with good bacon sandwiches available. :wink:

Adults race starts at 14:00

Here are some reminders of last years event (it was a bit wet)

Those puddles were deeeep!
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Mountain bikes welcome
[img]http://uk.geocities.com/alexprotasiuk/Marco.jpg[/img]

But always a friendly person there with a kettle
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Re: Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Kasper » Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:00 pm

Cheers for the shout Maria, really enjoyed watching and marshalling last years event.
Like to possibly give the course a go this year on my mountian bike of course!!
Without my little vespa scooter to get down there i'm a bit stuck for getting down there!!
Might be getting a lift down with a photographer friend of mine if i can convince her to come and stand in the cold all day!!!
Marco, are you going to be racing cough cruising around the course again this year? You did real well finishing last year!!! :D
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Re: Cyclo Cross Skill Session at Penshurst

Postby Alex P » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:51 am

Don't forget that we need helpers and partakers, it is a great day out and a good ride.

Races start at 11:00 for the juniors and the seniors race starts at 14:00
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