Colin Humphries trawled for any riders wanting to try their hand at a real, Belgian ‘cross the other week…. All happened – here’s his report from a great weekend of Cross for the North West riders at the latest round of the Superprestige in Gavere. Departed Preston 7.00a.m. Friday, arrived about 10 hours later […]
Tom Greep has been awarded the British Cycling Gold Badge of Honour. Tom was nominated by the North West Board, and was unanimously agreed by vote at the National Council meeting yesterday. This is recognition of his years of work in the North West Region and in his earlier years in the Merseyside Division in a […]
Storm Abigail did her best but the smiles couldn’t be blown off the filthy faces of rider in all categories of racing in Otterspool Park. Mud, rain, a great course and slick organisation meant a brilliant day was had, yet again, in a great race promotion by Liverpool Century and Mike Fugaccia’s team of helpers. Here’s […]
For the second visit to the popular Otterspool Park this season; Liverpool Century have crafted a demanding course that never let’s off the pressure. There are plenty of technical details that will challenge all but the coolest of riders. The punishing Muro di Otterspool is included again this year, loved as much as it’s hated, […]
Cumbria? Rain? Surely not. The Cartmel sticky brown stguff was not pudding on this occasion but lovely, wet mud. Fun was had by all (well, almost) in another great day out in the busiest league and in its busiest year. Well done to all. I've put everything in the washing machine with all the […]
This Saturday sees round 9 of the NWCCA league return back to the Lakes for what hopes to be a great day out at the”Races”! Returning for our 2nd year Salt Ayre Cog Set will be hosting their great course for all ages amongst the woodlands and fields adjacent to the famous race course where […]
Hello everybody, As you know the North West are hosting the North of England Cyclocross Championships on Sunday 6th December 2015 up at Heaton Park Manchester with the Manchester Wheelers and NWCCA leading the organisation. This flyer gives you information on parking, sign-on and race timings/entry costs. A couple of things to highlight: All entry […]
Results Senior / Junior / U23 Vet / Women U16 U12 U10 U8 Photos Photos by Colin Keown on Respice Photo here and a few samples kindly provided below 573 Photos by Stephen Salmon here on Flickr Video Some overhead drone footage here from Mike Kirby
Otterspool Park welcomes round 8 of The Lazer North West Cyclo-Cross League. It’s the usual mix of grass and roots. We’ve tried to make the course as wide as we can. The conditions aren’t too bad and the ground is firm. There has been a skate park constructed since last year’s event so we’ve got […]
Another smooth even and a good day out had by all – well done to Weaver Valley CC and all the helpers, marshals and riders. We were ready for a bit of mud. Results Senior / Junior / U23 Vet / Women U16 U12 U10 U8 Photos Pics from Colin @ Respice Photo below. Not […]
