Forres Race Weekend May 2012 – Results and Pics

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Forres 25 TT, 6 May 2012 started in temperatures of 1 C, and a strong wind straight out of the North. It was Baltic conditions which persuaded a number of riders to stay at home. (results attached). 1st H/Cap Kenny Riddle Moray Firth CC, 49:52; 2nd H/Cap Gregor Grant, Moray Firth CC, 51:36; 1st Lady Anne Murray Moray Firth CC, 1:04:50; 1st Vet on St Roger Sewell, Ross-shireRCC, +14:45; 2nd Dave Harter Forres CC, +7.22.
 
The afternoon 17 mile Edinvale Hilly was run off in much improved weather, sunny and light winds. Again, results attached: 1st Youth Thomas Deas, Cuillin Wheelers, 51:51; 1st Lady Lee Craigie, Moray Firth CC, 49:45; 1st H/Cap Finlay Strivens, Cairngorm CC, 31:38; 2nd H/Cap Morag Eagleson, 35:09; 1st Vet on St Peter Robertson Forres CC, +32:20; 2nd Vet on St Alasdair Washington, Caithness CC, + 26:48.
 
Overall for three race weekend was 1st Robert Brown, Granite City RT, 2:05:38; 2nd Callum Finlayson Forres CC, 2:10:50. Pics and full results below.
 
Weather conditions, very cold with strong NW wind and occasional rain.
 
Congratulations to all who took part, and thanks for competing at Forres. We look forward to seeing you all again.
 
 
Bill Stuart 10

For full results click here.

1st fastest and Bill Stuart trophy, Silas Goldsworthy, Sandy Wallace, 21:44
2nd fastest Carlos Riise, Shetland Wheelers, 21:54
3rd fastest Wim Chalmet, East Sutherland Wheelers, 22:34
1st Lady Christine McLean, Shetland Wheelers, 24:11
1st H/C Fraser MacBeath, MFCC, 20:04
2nd=H/C Danny Hedley, Discovery Juniors, 20:19
2nd=H/C Douglas Cowie, FCC, 20:19
1st VoSt. and Chrissie Stuart Trophy, Peter Robertson, FCC, +7:10
2ndVoSt. Ian Humphries, Sandy Wallace, +6:21
1st Youth Steven Brown, Granite City RT, 26:32
 
25 mile TT
 
For results click here.
 
Edinvale Hilly
 
For results click here.
 
 

NoSCA minutes and reports on NoSCA Youth Tour

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The minutes of yesterday’s NoSCA meeting are attached.

Please note the next meeting is the Special General Meeting on Saturday 5 May after the Bill & Chrissie Memorial 10 mile Time trial in the Forres CC clubrooms.

The next ordinary NoSCA meeting will be on Saturday 2 June after the Forres 10.

I have also attached for your interest 3 reports of the recent Youth Tour of Scotland.

NoSCA sponsored the NoSCA team riders. Our thanks and congratulations to all the riders, coaches and parents involved with special thanks to Wim Chalmet (East Sutherland Wheelers) for all his input coaching and encouraging young riders in the North. I have also received a set of photos of the tour from Graeme Deas (Cuillin Wheels) which I will email to you separately.

best wishes
Mary Eagleson
NoSCA secretary

North Down Grand Prix – Sunday 20th May

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Entries are now being taken for the Cyclefest Sportive organised by Deeside Thistle CC: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/77307/Cyclefest-Sportive

This is a new event with three distances at 100 miles, 100 kms and 25 miles. The routes are over some of Scotland ’s highest passes with spectacular scenery. Starting and finishing in Alford, in the foothills of the Cairngorms, the 100 mile route will take riders over the Suie, Cabrach, Lecht and Gairnsheil before returning via Queen’s View and Cushnie. The 100 km route also starts and finishes in Alford with riders experiencing the second half of the 100 mile route. Billed as one of the toughest sportives in the country it is worth doing if only for the breath-taking views. The 25 mile event misses out the highest roads but is equally scenic and also starts and finishes in Alford. The routes will be well signed with food stops along the way. This is a non-profit event with any surplus income being used for third world projects

Thanks
Scottish Cycling
Laura Irwin

SCU Road Shows

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As announced at the AGM the President and Chief Executive of Scottish Cycling are holding roadshows throughout Scotland in each of the centres to hear the views of cyclists from all disciplines. Whether you are a member or non-member, junior or senior, recreational or competitive, mountain biker or time trialist Scottish Cycling is looking to hear your views on the future of cycling and how the sport’s governing body can evolve and develop to meet the needs of you and your club.

Dates for your diaries are:

  • 23rd April – Dundee centre
  • 24th April – NOSCA
  • 25th April – A&DCA
  • 26th April – WOSCA
  • 30th April – Ayr & Dumfries centre
  • 1st May – ESCA
  • 2nd May – Mid centre
  • 3rd May – Fife centre

Venues and further information to follow.

Pedal on Parliament

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I am writing to you as the club secretary for Forres CC (and to every cycling club in Scotland) to ask for your support with an event I am involved in organising called “Pedal on Parliament” on Saturday 28th April. To put it simply, we’re trying to get as many cyclists as possible from across Scotland to join a mass ride to the Holyrood parliament to call for the Government to take action to improve the safety of, and support for, cycling in the country. This is something that matters to all of us who cycle and I’m sure we are all keen to see bettered.

We’re not a political organisation or an established pressure group, but a varied group of club, leisure and utility cyclists who have come together with a shared concern about the current safety of cycling on Scotland’s roads and levels of funding and support from the Government and local authorities (or lack thereof). It would be a huge help if you were able to help us promote this cause amongst cyclists in Scotland by letting your membership know about the event and our wider campaign. Two key things we are asking cyclists in Scotland to help us with are to;

We’re also trying to encourage as many people as possible to write to their MP, MSP and local councilors to draw their attention to the issues of cycling safety and investment and ask for their support. This can be done easily through http://www.writetothem.com

You can find out about the event and campaign on our website http://pedalonparliament.org/ or please get in touch with us if you’ve any questions at hello@pedalonparliament.org

Regards,

Andy Arthur

NoSCA Special General Meeting

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As requested by the NoSCA committee I am giving notice of Special General Meeting of the North of Scotland Cycling Association.
 
This will take place on Saturday 5 May after the Bill & Chrissie Stuart Memorial 10 mile Time Trial in the Forres CC clubrooms at approximately 4pm.
 
Forres Cycling Club have proposed a change to the opening paragraph of the NoSCA constitution as follows:
 
original text
 
The Association shall consist of resident SCU or BCF members. These members shall belong to SCU or BCF affiliated clubs which are located within the geographical area of the north centre as defined by the SCU. A resident shall be defined as a member whose primary abode lies within the above area and who has occupied that abode for at least three of the previous twelve months. Only such members shall be allowed to take part in any Association meeting or qualify for any Association championship.
proposed text
The Association shall consist of SCU and BC members. These members shall belong to SCU or BC affiliated clubs which are located within the geographical area of the North Centre, as defined by the SCU. Only 1st Claim members shall be allowed to take part in any Association meeting or qualify for any Association Championship.
If any clubs wish to table an amendment to the Forres proposition, it would be helpful for this to be submitted to the Secretary no later than one week prior to the SGM, for circulation to clubs prior to the meeting.
 
In addition there will be an ordinary NoSCA meeting after the Sheriffston 10 on Saturday 14 April to discuss other matters relevant to the coming season. Please let me have any items for the Agenda.
All welcome at both meetings.
best wishes

Mary Eagleson
NoSCA secretary