Artist's impression of the Bournemouth Arrow's new track

VC10 has a close relationship with the Bournemouth Arrow Cycling Club. This has developed over the last few years out of our mutual love of track cycling. SO it is with a big cheer Bournemouth Arrow has sent us a press release concerning a project they have been working on for 15 years

After many years of persuading and campaigning the Bournemouth Arrow has finally got the go ahead from the local council for an amazing 250 metre outdoors track. 

Alan McRae sent me the some initial details for you to look at. It must be with a great sense achievement that Alan wrote the following text.

If you didn’t know already  the Bournemouth Arrow have spent many years campaigning for a Cycle Track in our home town and we are delighted to say during the Summer of 2010 our dream will become a reality.

The facility is set in the heart of the town at Slades Farm and will comprise an Olympic size 250 metre tarmac track to provide not only a competition facility where the next Chris Hoy and Vicky Pendleton can develop their skills on its 33 degree banking, but also support more modest ambitions using a flat inner tarmac safety zone where recreational cyclists and joggers of all ages and fitness levels can exercise.  In the track centre is a flat grass in-field which sits in the track amphitheatre where local families and schools can enjoy informal games and recreation.  This area will also form a perfect start/finish point for winter cyclocross, proving the facility to be a year round Cycling Centre for Bournemouth.   

 The very existence of this wonderful facility is down entirely to a band of dedicated and focused Bournemouth Arrow volunteers who have worked non-stop for the last 15 years to create this facility that will be of benefit to future generations.

Bournemouth Arrow Pudsey Track Team. Alan McRae is on the far left of the picture

As part of VC10’s ‘Cycling for Everyone’ a disability riding session will take place from 10.00am.

VC10 have joined with the CTC, Buckinghamshire County Council and the Get Active project  to run a disability riding session within the school grounds.
We will have specially adapted bikes to enable people with a range of disabilities to take part in this event in a traffic free environment.
It is FREE to attend this event!

If you would like more information about the disability riding session or to book a place please contact:
Polly Owens, Get Active Project Coordinator,
powens@buckssport.org 01296 585215
or
Patricia Brennan, Disability Sports Development Officer
pbrennan@buckssport.org 01296 585215

Get Active is a partnership project for adults with learning disabilities in Buckinghamshire. The project aims to increase and improve the sporting opportunities for people aged 16 + with a learning disability.

VC10 60 Mile Sportive Route

VC10 release the route map for the 60 mile Medio ride. Starting in Princes Risborough and following the same anti clockwise course as the Lungo Route until the base of Coombe Hill.

The route goes into the Vale of Aylesbury before the final climb up Whiteleaf  and the screaming descent down Kop Lane.

SPORTident will be providing the timing and keep your eyes peeled for on-line entry in the next few days.

Rob MacCulloch's awesome Tiemeyer Track Bike at Calshot

Roving Reporter and prolific bike builder Rob MacCulloch tested his custom built Tiemeyer track bike last night at Calshot.

Rob will be providing an in depth report on how he ordered the bike. The painstaking custom build process of the frame, and how Rob then put the bike together.

There was no question Rob showed an improvement in speed last night. It was also a tribute to Tiemeyer and Rob that he made no adjustments to the bike set up. 

Get writing Rob! We cannot wait for the full story.

VC10 100 Mile Cyclosportive Route

Location: Princess Risborough School HP27 0DT

Date: Sunday 18th April 2010

Background:

VC10 is an exciting new internet based club formed to provide cyclist at every level with a club they feel is their own regardless of their location in the UK.

VC10’s 66 mile and 100 mile Sportive is the one to ride if you are considering doing the Fred Whitton or the Etape this year. There is some serious climbing in the route. Plus there is a sting in the tail, one of the toughest climbs in the Chilterns White Leaf Hill.

You will only go up Whiteleaf once but it is in the last few miles of the ride. Great preparation for the classic sportives of the summer. After Whiteleaf the final descent down Kop Lane has a club record of a maxium speed of 56mph.

Distances:

10 Mile Family Ride
66 Mile Cyclosportive
100 Mile Cyclosportive

Routes:

Lungo Route

The ride has been designed to take in the character and sights of both the North and South Chilterns, passing famous spots like the Windmill from the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The view down onto Turville from the road by the windmill reveals the village used for location shots in the Vicar of Dibley.

Heading through quiet lanes to the switch back climb of Tom’s Hill. Views out the north east of the chalk lion at Whipsnade are a precursor to the descent down Ivinghoe Beacon before passing through Mentmore and the location of the Great Train Robbery.

Rolling roads take you west then a turn to the south as you head through the private Rothchild’s estate of Waddesden Manor and Eythrope. The Chiltern come back into view and the final task in hand, the 20% plus ascent of White Leaf.

Medio Route

The 66 mile route follows the 100 mile route until Coombe Hill before heading down for a loop of the Aylesbury Vale on roads famous for local time trailing. Just when you think it is too easy Whiteleaf rears up in front of you.

VC10 10 Mile Family Ride

VC10 will be marking out a 10 mile ride for families and those who are new to cycling. It will be on quiet roads for maximum safety.

Also on the same day VC10 will be running a Midland Traill Quest Mountain Bike Navigator

(See:www.vc10.org.uk for more details)

As part of VC10’s cycling for everyone a disability riding session within the school confines will take place from 10.00am. In conjunction with the CTC/Buckinghamshire CC. The non traffic environment allows for the CTC specially adapted bikes to be used on the recreational areas of the school grounds.

Entry Fee for the 60/100 mile sportive is: £15.00. Online entry from 1st March

Sponsor Pack: Yes

Electronic Timing: Yes

Mechanical Support at HQ: Yes
.