Stafford RC 2022-23 winter training classes lead by @AlastairSempleCoaching

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Starting on the 19th October 2022 on a Wednesday evening at 18:30 I will be hosting classes for Stafford Road Club members and any of our cycling friends who may wish to join us.

The training classes will be organised on Zwift (Zwift VR cycling app ) as a group ride where all the riders will stay together and follow the same training schedule based on your own personal levels, so we ride and complete the sessions together as a team.

To make things more sociable we will also use the free Discord phone app so we can use this to talk to each other while riding.

These Zwift group rides we have run this year have proved really successful and the software is very simple to get to grips with.  So please let me know if you are interested in taking part by emailing me at ascoaching@outlook.com.  You are welcome to join the classes at any point this winter so do not worry if you miss the start on 19th Nov.  If you need any more info again please get in touch.

Local Club TT’s start next week !

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Yes on Tuesday the 19th April Brereton Wheelers are hosting a 5mile TT between Kings Bromley and Alawas.

Then from May onwards we have at least one local TT each week through till September, so something for everyone.

The Race of Truth – are you up for it?

 Reg Pearce Memorial Race – 22nd May 2021

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Stafford Road Club is pleased to be hosting the

 Reg Pearce Memorial Race

this year on Saturday 22 May on the K48/10 course.

 

Entries are now open for the Women’s, Juniors, Men’s and Tandem events via the CTT website.

Stafford Road Club is please also to be part of the Midlands Women’s TT Series LINK  again this year and the women’s field will be set off first a 14:01 followed by the Juniors, Trike and Men’s races.

In support of the Veteran Time Trial Associate (VTTA) and to promote the use of age Standard times the results on the day will include the riders Standard time and overall position on Standard as well as scratch times.

 

We will be awarding prizes for the fastest Women and Men on Scratch, fastest MWTTS rider, fastest junior and tandam and fastest woman and man on standard (one prize / rider)

 

So we hope you will come an join for another excellent, if long overdue, TT race hosted by Stafford Road Club.

 

This event will be run under the current CTT CV19 risk assessment and we would ask all riders to read and follow the guidelines to ensure riders, marshal and event organiser can Keep Safe.  We will have a HQ at Weston Village hall which will provide only toilet facilities and be used for signing.

Stafford RC Reliability Ride 2020 Sunday 23rd February

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Event Info:
The event is ‘open to all’ and this year riders have a choice of 2 routes.  There is a 30 mile and 56 mile route on roads that will take riders through some of the most beautiful countryside in our region.

Sign on from 8.30, ride starts between 9 and 9.30     £5/rider

Tea and coffee available for riders at the signing on and licensed bar will be open when riders return.

Location:

Perkins Social Club – Tixall Rd, Stafford ST16 3UB

Please enter through the main factory gates, turn left around the factory, keep left through the large car park to the Social club which is situated at the rear.

Routes:

30 mile route  – LINK to download gps file

56 mile route – LINK to download gps file

 

All the rides begin and finish at Perkins Social Club.

Cost of entry:
Entry fee is £5 per rider (£3 for under 18year olds) with all profits going to Blood Bike charity

The event is open to all and not just Stafford Road Club members so please come along and join in the fun. All you need is a bike in good working order, helmet, a strong heart, legs and lungs and a little bit of determination!

Note to riders:
Please note that this Reliability Ride is not a race and is run as an annual test of endurance for cycling enthusiasts.

All participants must adhere to the Highway Code at all times and show due respect for other road users.

Please ensure you sign back in so the event organisers know all riders have returned safely, or text 07811 468133 if you do not return to Perkins Social Club.

Please ensure you are familiar with the route before you set off, download the map to your bike computer, maps will be available.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable group ride.

This event is not formally timed and it is up to riders to make a note of their own start and finish time, if they wish to do so.

Go-Ride 14th October

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Due to an event taking place at the Tackeroo on Saturday 14th October, coaching will not be going ahead.  Instead we another lead/social ride will take place.  The ride will start at the Milford Common car park and we will leave at 10am, we will ride through the Chase upto Marquis Drive visitors centre for refreshments at the cafe.   Following the cafe stop we will return through the chase to Milford Common which is mainly downhill.

The ride should take between 2  to 2 and a half hours.  Riders must be able to complete the ride 10 miles with the cafe stop being after 5 miles.  Parents are encouraged to join the ride but a suitable MTB/hybrid bike will be needed for this off-road course.

Go-Ride Race – 7th October Cancelled

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Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to cancel the Go-Ride rice at the Tackeroo Campsite on Saturday 7th October.  We apologise for the late notice of this cancellation and apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.

21 week cycling specific coaching programme – places now available.

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Stafford RC is promoting a winter training programme designed and run by ASCoaching. These evening classes are open to all, not just SRC members, and are ideal for novice riders as well as those with a little more experience.  So whatever your cycling discipline or current fitness level these classes will provide you with an excellent progressive training programme to take you into the 2018 season.  They will also provide the opportunity to meet and network with other locally based male and female cyclists and bring a more social side to your training.

 

The classes are held at Stafford Rugby Club (ST16 1BG) on a Thursday evening between 7:30 and 8:45 and will begin on the 19 October, doors open for 7:00pm.  It will be possible for riders to start after this date but please first check for space availability via turbo@staffordrc.org

 

The cost of the classes is a £40 one off payment for the 21 week programme where you will receive professional structured training and guidance from a qualified coach @ascoaching.  All profits from the classes will be used to purchase equipment and promote more cycling events by Stafford RC.   Riders attending the classes will need to bring with them their own bike and turbo/rollers for the classes.  Stafford RC has bought some turbo’s that can be made available for anyone wishing to attend the classes who do not have their own but please contact first to ensure one is available for you.

Further information about the classes, timings and suggestions on equipment riders may wish to bring can be found here http://www.staffordrc.org/rides-events/training-rides/www.staffordrc.org

 

We look forward to meeting you this winter for another constructive winter’s training in warm dry surroundings.  For more info please contact turbo@staffordrc.org or for any direct coaching enquiries to ascoaching@outlook.com

 

 

 

Go-Ride Race Saturday 16th September

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It is race day for the juniors once again on 16th September as Stafford Road Club Go-Ride hosts race 5 in their 6 race series.  Sign-on will open at 9:45am and closes at 10:15am to allow for safety briefings, course walks etc to be completed in time for a 10:30am start.  Riders will take part in at least 3 races.  The cost per rider is £3.

 

The event will take place at the Tackeroo Campsite on Cannock Chase.  There are no changing rooms or toilets available onsite.

 

PLEASE NOTE: These events are suitable for novice racers only, i.e. do not hold a BC racing licence and do not compete regularly in organised racing events. Experienced riders attending will not be eligible for awards and prizes.

Equipment required

Bike – bring your own road bike, mountain bike or cross bike.

Safety helmet – helmets must be worn to race and should be in good condition with the appropriate CE standards stickers attached.

Gloves – it is always preferable to wear gloves when racing.

Clothing – needs to be appropriate for the weather conditions and a physical activity. Warm clothing should be available for breaks between races. Ensure that clothing is not loose enough to entangle with the bike.

Food and drink – access to a drink of water or juice is always a good idea when doing physical activity; and also a small food snack, especially for afterwards when the session has been strenuous.

Clothing, helmet and bikes will be checked before the racing starts.

Go-Ride Coaching Saturday 2nd September – Cancelled

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Unfortunately due to low coach numbers the coaching session on Saturday 2nd September 2017 will be cancelled.  We will return as normal on Wednesday 6th September as usual.

Go-Ride Race – 19th August

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The next Go-Ride Race event hosted by Stafford Road Club will take place on Tackeroo Campsite on 19th August. The cost of entering the race is £3 per rider.  Sign-on will open at 9:45am and close at 10:15am so that we can get the racing started for 10:30am.  We aim to finish the racing for 11:30am where a short presentation ceremony will take place.

Go-Ride racing is only suitable for novice riders who have not raced competitively before and do not hold a race licence.  Riders will need to provide their own bike which must be safe to ride, a helmet with a CE Mark inside and we recommend gloves/mitts.

Please direct any queries to Go-Ride@staffordrc.org