Wyre Forest CRC - Latest News http://wfcrc.org.uk/ WFCRC 2008 WFCRC administrator Embarassingly overkooked by me (PP ), Joshua Papworth is currently in 2nd place in the Youth National Cyclo-Cross Rankings.   The Development Squad has taken Wyre Forest CRC upto regular podium finishers in National events in little over 6 months! Proof that the squad has a great set of riders onboard!      http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3023 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator     Wyre Forest should be out in full force again on Sunday as Cross returns to the West Midlands League at Elmdon Park, Solihull for Round 8.   In the U10s race, William and James Pedersen will be in action and we hope Larisa Smith will be lining up for her 3rd race of the season too.   In the U12s race,its hoped Marcus Hamer will ride and give WF some representation in that race.   Back from National Trophy duties, Josh Papworth lines up with James Plant in the Youth race. While Josh will be out to take the overall win, young James will have his own battlein the U14 category.   The Vets/Women/Juniors race should see a full team out including League leader, Jasmine Adams aswell as Joe Rowe, Ian Wright, Lorenzo Buratti, Mike Cooper, Martin Tinsley, Mike Hopkins and Mick Gray.   The Senior team is a man down with Elliot Dinsdale absent but league leader, Phil Blacker will be looking to maintain his lead. He'll have company in the shape of Salim Abuteir, Chris Morris, Mark Leyland and Paul Prince. Pete Yates hasn't been a regular this season but may turn out too. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3024 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator After Sundays performance at Mallory Park, Ben Roach is now 10th overall in the National Cross Rankings and leading U23 rider. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3021 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Bill moore has added a Classified Ad http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3022 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the club was held last night at a new venue in Mustow Green, which proved be good place to have it. Plenty of room and refreshments were available. A good number of members turned up which was good to see.   The meeting kicked off at 8pm and ran very smoothly without any contention, just healthy debate which was very refreshing. The Committee had an overhaul, with an impressive influx of new blood which should bring a host of new ideas into the club.   For the benefit of those that weren't there, here is a simple breakdown of how the Agenda panned out.   1. Apols were received from those that couldn't attend 2. No matters arose from the 2007 AGM minutes 3 -11. All reports accepted. Some simple questions were asked of some Committee Members but these were simply answered and accepted. 12. Election of Officers as follows: Committee President - Alf Sparkes Vice-President - Derek Morris Chairman - Mike Nichol Vice-Chairman - Jon Higgins Treasurer - Mike Haddon General Sec - John Smith Media Sec - Paul Prince Event Sec - Dave Prior Social Sec - Chris Morris Committee Sec - Dave Meacham Junior Rep - Steve Plant Female Rep - vacant Activity Reps  Road/BC Delegate - Joe Rowe TT- Open/CTT Delegate - Lorenzo Buratti TT- Club - Alf Sparkes Cyclo-Cross - Phil Backer Track - Phil Blacker MTB - vacant Coaching - Alan Weaver (new position created at the expense of Go-Ride Coordinator & Assistant) 2nd BC Delegate - Dave Prior 2nd CTT Delegate - Matt Krstic Development Officer - Matt Krstic   Non-Committee Kit Sec - Salim Abuteir Membership Sec - Paul Prince Trophy Sec - John Smith Club Contact - Phil Hunt Press Sec - Richard Pedersen Website Admin - Paul Prince Website Editor - Paul Prince Newsletter Editor (position removed) Go-Ride Coordinator (position removed) Go-Ride Assistant (position removed) Chief Marshal - Mike Haddon   13. Club Person of the Year - Paul Prince   Proposals 14. Agreed in principle, Committee to refine the wording 15. Not carried 16. Not carried 17. Carried 18. Wording changed slightly. Carried. 19. Carried 20. Carried   Salim Abuteir spoke briefly about the success of the Development Squad in its first year and plans for 2009.   Paul Prince made a plea to members to consider becoming an Activity Coach. Paul explained the real committment is up front with 3 days training and then with more coaches in the club, the ongoing commitment can be spread far more thinly amongst them. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3019 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator These are now due for 2009. All members should have had a renewal for with their AGM Packs.   Thank you for those that gave me their forms and monies last night. For those that still need to renew, please send your chq & form, made payable to WFCRC, to me   Paul Prince Membership Secretary, WFCRC c/o 33 Spadesbourne Rd Lickey End Bromsgrove Worcs B60 1JW   OR...   you can renew online through the website as usual with a Credit Card. A £1.00 surcharge applies.   NOTE. Membership lapses on 31st December and you will NOT be entitled to ride in the club's name thereafter until you renew.     http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3020 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Jasmine Adams made the lengthy trip to Bryn Bach Park in South Wales a worthwhile affair on Sunday with a great win in tough conditions.   Jaz lapped the 2nd place rider in the Women's event to win her race easily and pick some valuable ranking points. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3014 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Elliot Dinsdale scored his best result of the season so far with a superb 7th place at Darley Moor on Saturday, Round 9 of the Notts & Derby CX League.   Elliot made light work of the heavy muddy conditions and showed some real skill riding the infamous deep gravel traps the riders had to negotiate to finish in 7th spot out of 100+ starters http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3015 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Having only come off the track at Revolution 21 at 10.30pm the night before in Manchester, and not getting home until after midnight. A good performance in his National Trophy race yesterday was always a big ask for Josh Papworth, but our Development Squad starlet put in a performance which belied his tender 15 years of age.   A powerful start up the home straight at Mallory Park and Josh took command of the race straight from the gun. With his nearest rivals getting into trouble on the first off-camber section, Josh capitalised and opened up a healthy lead. A string of chasers began to claw their way back to him mid-race with only Hugo Robinson able to make the junction.With 2 laps to go and Josh was beginning to show signs of fatigue and his main rival, the series leader Max Sykes began to make inroads into him. Last lap and Robinson was clear to take the win but Josh was fading fast but found something deep down and held on to take an incredible 2nd place overall.   Without Revolution 21 in his legs, he would surely have torn the field apart - awesome stuff to watch.     http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3016 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Wyre Forest had 3 riders in the 50+ race at Mallory Park yesterday. Ian Wright was gunning for victory 2 from 2, Joe Rowe was looking to get his Trophy campaign off the ground and Mike Cooper made a rare NT appearance.   Ian had an awesome start, quickly putting daylight in-between himself and perennial winner, Roy Hunt and forged a sizeable lead after the first lap. Joe was in the mix early on too, evidence he was maybe on a good day. Mike was riding well in the slippy conditions made hard by some nasty off-camber sections. Mid-race and Ian was clear and looking like 2 from 2 was on the cards. Hunt had pinned his lead but couldn't make any progress. A few mistakes by Rowe and a heavy crash cost him some places but he toughed it out like he always does. In the closing stages, a crash cost Ian the lead and Hunt took control to take the win with Ian 2nd. Rowe finished well in 7th despite a far from perfect race for him and Mike had a good race finishing well.    http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3017 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator        It was a day of mechanicals for the Seniors at Mallory Park yesterday. Paul Prince rolled a tub while warming up on the course and shortly afterwards, Mark Leyland snapped his rear mech forcing him to use his spare bike and use Josh's as a spare and in the race itself, Tom Payton's pedal fell off. Only Ben Roach made the day through without any problems.   At the start, Ben scorched off the start line and led the entire field onto the singletrack. Tom, Paul and Mark were caught up in the early traffic and lost some ground on the leaders but as things strung out Tom made some good progress leaving Paul to labour out another ride and Mark not far behind either. After his pedal fell off, Tom made a long-run to the pits which obviously cost him. Paul was doing battle in his little group and got the better of most of them to finish 30th. Tom finished 35th and Mark a place further back in 36th (with a broken spoke!). Ben was the ride of the day, 12th overall and 1st U23 rider.     http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3018 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Ben Roach and Jasmine Adams-Friend are on the verge of breaking into the Top 10 in National Cyclo-Cross Rankings.   Both lie in 11th place currently with Jaz 6 points off 10th and Ben only a point. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3012 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 WFCRC administrator Hotel Gran San Bernardo - HGSB Newsletter     Early Bird Special The holidays are quickly approaching and as we do every year we are running an Early Bird Special. Book your cycling vacation before 31.12.2008 and receive 5% off the official 2009 rates.   Take this unique opportunity to ride in Romagna, region known as “The Paradise of Cyclists” where the culture of bicycling has been nurtured for decades. 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The Vets 50+ race, has Ian Wright and Joe Rowe lined up for battle. Ian won the last round in Ipswich with a last gasp catch of perennial favourite Roy Hunt. Another win and he'll be knocking on his door for the series overall. Joe is currently recovering from an injured wrist and skipped last weekend's Sanders Park cross as a result. Lets hope the rest does him good on Sunday.   The Senior numbers are down with Elliot Dinsdale absent. Paul Prince and Mark Leyland are the Wyre Forest riders in the Seniors race. Paul hasn't had a good trophy since Round 1 and is looking to put in a decent ride along with Mark.   In the U23 Competition, Ben Roach and Tom Payton compete. Ben is in great form at the moment and has Tom snapping at his heels. There's no reason to doubt either or both couldn't podium on Sunday. http://wfcrc.org.uk/index.php?nid=3009 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000