23 May 2013
HCC says: FNTL Week 3 Programme PDF Word

20 May 2013
Dave Viner says: Thank you to all the many people who helped out at The Halesowen Road Race last Sunday to make the event a great success; a shame we had a crash in the race but thankfully all the riders injured are on their way to recovery - particular thanks to Ian, Carl & Jo who each helped with 1st aid.

19 May 2013
HCC says: Beth Crumpton who is a life member of the club, represented her country at the World Cup MTB XC in Germany yesterday. She did very well, finishing 12th and as an 18 year old in a field of U23s, that's fantastic!

Click here for a link to the BC report or an excerpt on our MTB page.

14 May 2013
Andy Burns says: We will need some volunteer helpers for the Youth Omnium on the 2nd June.

All the usual stuff, Judges, Time Keepers, gate, cafe, pushers, lap board etc. If anyone can help they can contact me on email andy@burns-halesowen.co.uk.

10 May 2013
HCC says: Friday Night Track League (FNTL) programme for Week 2, 17 May. Please click and print off and bring with you.

11 May 2013
Jo Philips says: FNTL was a superb success last night due to the host of people who volunteered to run it. We could still do with more help. If you are a parent or friend, you can volunteer and still watch the racing. We are in need of help with the following jobs:

Sign On, Cafe, BBQ, Setting up/Clearing Away, Gate.

It is our intention to do the same as last year and try to rota jobs around so its not down to the same people each week. Anyone who is able to put their name down to go on the rota, please email Jo Phillips at treasurer@halesowencycling.net; with availability and what you can help with.

17 April 2013
William Fortheringham says: I'm compiling a new club newsletter so if anyone has anything they would like included to share with the rest of the club - race results since the start of the year, charity rides, funny photos, please send to me at brick.house@btinternet.com

Calling all Vets! I am trying to put together a list of the vets within the club so that we can arrange to meet up for a beer and discuss the various things we might want to do, your needs and things to be raised with the committee, plus a vets track meeting I hope to organise later this year. So please email me at williamfotheringham@halesowencycling.net cheers Will.

30 March 2013
HCC says: A couple of great days out for cyclists: Firstly the Big Hill: The oldest race track in the world. Click Here for further details. The event's on 10 August. Masses of prizes, including £750 for the fastest cyclist up the hill.

And Stourbug's Ride for Diabetes on 9 June. Great for a family day out, with courses from 10 mile Family Ride through to a 100k course for those more able. Click here for more details.

13 March 2013
Dave Viner says: It is proposed to ask Dudley MBC to place a pedestrian crossing a short distance east of the Manor Abbey Stadium to make it possible for club members/users to have safe access into & out of the club on foot & bicycle. This project has the support of Mr Bob Hickman the President of HA&CC, the cycling section committee & many club members.

It would help greatly if club members who agree a crossing would be a big boost to the club undertake to write a letter of support [if possible typed A4 size] for the attention of Mr J POLYCHRONAKIS, Chief Executive Dudley MBC. Please hand your letter for safe keeping to Roy, club steward.

6 March 2013
Ed Walker says:
Please have a look at this petition. Many of our members participate in Road Racing and the ratification of the petition will mean that the riders ride in far safer conditions.

Give powers to stop vehicles to the National Escort Group

The National Escort Group (NEG) provide safety cover for cyclists racing on the UK roads. They have no power to stop vehicles so their presence is there only cover. Following the tragic loss of a cyclist on the Severn Bridge RR I would ask that it be considered to allow the NEG powers to stop vehicles whilst the race in progress for no longer than 4-5 mins much like they do in Belgium. This will provide safer racing on the road and reduce the risk for motorist and cyclist thus allowing the Police to continue on their daily duty as the risk is drastically reduced due to the presence of the NEG in an official capacity. The NEG work closely with British Cycling and have worked on the biggest races in the UK inc the London 2012 Olympics. Simple powers of stopping vehicles WILL save lives.

21 April 2013
Phil Reynolds says:
Roller Racing Final Standings