Archive for March, 2011
The Blind Buzz on Cycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on March 24, 2011
Thanks to Paul West at British cycling sending on this press release
Amputee Pedal Power
On the 30th September 2011, a team of 15 amputees and supporters will embark on an epic journey to cycle 300 kilometres in just 3-days. Our team consisting of above and below knee amputees will cycle from the historic city of London to the romantic city of Paris. To cycle this distance in just three-days is a challenge for any cyclist, but for a team of amputee cyclists this will be an incredible test of stamina, endurance, pain control and mental toughness.
Leg amputees tire more quickly than their peers. An amputee who walks the same distance as a non-amputee will have a higher level of oxygen consumption, 9% to 20% for below-knee amputees, 45% to 70% for above-knee amputees and up to 300% for bilateral above-knee amputees. This increased oxygen consumption is the reason amputees seem to get out of breath much more quickly – they need more energy to do tasks, and, therefore, need more oxygen.
The challenge starts now, not only do our team need to train hard to prepare for this event, but they have each committed to raise a staggering £1,250 towards the work of three amputee charities; LimbPower, The Douglas Bader Foundation and the Limbless Association.
Kiera Roche, cyclist and chairman of LimbPower said: “We encourage amputees who have benefited from our work to give something back by joining us for a sporting challenge to raise funds for the next generation of amputees”.
The London to Paris bike ride is over a long-weekend, starting in the streets of south London and cycling through undulating countryside towards the south coast, heading to the port of Dover where the team board the ferry to Calais. The next day the team cycle from Dieppe through sleepy Normandy villages to Gournay en Bray with some challenging hills to conquer. As we approach Paris on day three the surroundings become more urban. We will reach the city centre via its most famous park, the Bois de Boulonge, finishing at the Eiffel Tower.
Why not join us for this amazing adventure and help us raise vital funds for three amazing charities. Call now for more information on 07502276858 or visit
www.limbpower.com.
LimbPower offer relief to the physically disabled by aiding rehabilitation and improving the quality of life through the medium of recreational and competitive sports and arts.
Charity Registration No: 1132829
The Douglas Bader Foundation exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled.
Charity Registration No: 800435
Limbless Association is a leading UK charity for people with limb-loss, their family, friends and carers and the industry and healthcare professionals who support them.
Charity Registration No: 803533
The funds raised from this event will be shared equally between the three charities after the administration and tour costs
To take part in this exciting challenge all you need to do is pay a non- refundable registration fee and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship.
To find out more about this exciting event contact Kiera Roche, Event Manager at: kiera@limbpower.com
07502 276858
www.limbpower.com
The Blind Buzz on Paracycling
Posted by nystagmite in Uncategorized on March 1, 2011
Paul West of British Cycling has passed on these reminders about forthcoming paracycling events.
Hi Guys
Hope all is well with your prep and training for the new season
Below are details of the early season events on the Paracycling
calendar with info on how to enter etc.
27th
March
Rudy Project Time Trial Round 1, Finchingfield, Essex
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to
Cycling Time Trials
Race Distance -
25 Miles. Time of Start – 10am
Entries
to- A.Stapleton, 43 Fitzwalter Road, Little
Dunmow CM6 3FQ
Cheques Payable to
– Chelmer CC (£9.00)
Entries Close 8th
March. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See attached).
Clearly
mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your
Paracycling Classification if you know
it.
Round
1 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
10th
April
Rudy Project Time Trial Round 2, Braithwaite, Cumbria
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to
Cycling Time Trials
Race Distance -
15 Miles. Time of Start – 9am
Entries
to- D.Hall, Rose Cottage, Crackenthorpe,
Appleby CA16 6AF
Cheques Payable to
– D. Hall (£9.00)
Entries Close 22nd
March. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See attached).
Clearly
mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your
Paracycling Classification if you know
it.
Round
2 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
16th
April
SACA Circuit Races, Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Open to all riders
Race Distance -
1 Hour. Time of Start – 1pm
Entries
to- Paul West, British Cycling, National
Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to
– British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both
fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 4th
April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round
3 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
22nd
April
Rudy Project Time Trial Round 3, Longnor, Derbyshire
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to
Cycling Time Trials
Race Distance -
33 Miles. Time of Start – 9am
Entries
to- R.Towse, 14 Jodrell Street, New Mills
SK22 3HJ
Cheques Payable to
– Buxton CC (£9.00)
Entries Close 5th
April. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See attached).
Clearly
mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your
Paracycling Classification if you know it.
Round
4 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
30th
April
Yorkshire Day at the Races, Tockwith Autodrome, North Yorkshire
Open to all riders
Race Distance -
1 Hour. Time of Start – 2pm
Entries
to- Paul West, British Cycling, National
Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to
– British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both
fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 9th
April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round
5 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial
Series
7th
May Rudy
Project Time Trial Round 4, Doncaster
Open to all riders who are members of cycling clubs and teams affiliated to
Cycling Time Trials
Race Distance -
13 Miles. Time of Start – 2pm
Entries
to- Basak Tufekci, 15 Pasture Gardens, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9GH
Cheques Payable to
– Doncaster Wheelers (£9.00)
Entries Close 19th
April. Entries on Time Trial Form only (See attached).
Clearly
mark entry form that you are entering the Disability Competition and your
Paracycling Classification if you know it.
Round
6 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial Series
7th
May Tandem
Sprint Competition, Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Road, London SE24 9HE
Open
to all Tandem Pairs ( Including VI)
Time
of Start – 2.30pm
Meeting
Organiser – Jason Cattermole, Herne Hill Stadium, Burbage Road, London SE24 9HE
Cheques
Payable to- VCL HH ( £15.00 Per Pair – Entry on Day Only)
7th
May Special
Olympics Circuit Race Day, Tameside, Manchester
Open
to Riders with learning and similar disabilities
Contact Tom
O’Hara – Tom.AHara@glasgow.gov.uk
for more info
14th
May Tandem
Sprint Competition, Quibel Park, Scunthorpe DN17 1ST
Open
to all Tandem Pairs ( Including VI)
Time
of Start – 11.00am
Meeting
Organiser – Steve Parsons, 25 Hartshead Avenue, Scunthorpe DN158AG
Cheques
Payable to- Entry on Day Only. Fee TBA
15th
May
Omega Circuit Races, Thruxton Motor Circuit, Andover SP11 8PW
Open to all riders
Race Distance -
1 Hour. Time of Start – TBC
Entries
to- Paul West, British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street,
Manchester M11 4DQ
Cheques Payable to
– British Cycling (£10.00 – Non BC Members, £15. Add £5 to both
fees for late and entries on day )
Entries Close 29th
April. Entries on BC Entry Form only (See attached).
Round
7 of BC National Circuit Race/Time Trial
Series
22nd
May British
Cycling National Tandem Sprint Championship, Lyme Valley Stadium, Lillishall
Road, Clayton, Staffs ST5 3BX
Open
to Tandem Pairs ( Including VI) who hold a full 2011 UCI recognised Competition
Licence and who are British Nationals
Time
of Start – 10.00am
Entries
to – Paul Barber, 8 Pen Y Bont Walk, Kynpersley ST8 7XJ
Cheques
Payable to- NTCA.
Entries Close 2nd
May. Entries on BC Track Entry Form only
For
details on future events its worth keeping an eye on the calendars on www.britishcycling.org.uk and www.ctt.org.uk
I
hope that you find the above helpful, but any queries do come back to me.
All
the best
Paul West
Events Development Officer – Cycle Speedway, Paracycling, Track
British Cycling, National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street,
Manchester, M11 4DQ
Telephone: +44 (0)161 274 2021 |
Mobile: +44 (0)7507 641267 | britishcycling.org.uk
Please note British Cycling has temporarily relocated to
the following address: British Cycling, c/o Fujitsu Services, Central
Park, Northampton Road, Manchester. M40 5BP
