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]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:08:45 -0800 Coal Road Update http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-update http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-update

On Friday 17 Feb Ben led his Vanilla Bikes squad over Barbondale to Sedbergh up Garsdale then over the Coal Road and up Dent Head. Only saw a bit of snow in a field. So our route is clear altho Geoff tells me they met a patch of ice above Ingleton last Sunday. I'll be driving round the route on either Friday or Saturday to get an update. Should be OK!!
Brian
 

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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:04:00 -0800 Coal Road video http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-video http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-video

 

Just to put you in the mood!

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]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:46:35 -0800 COAL ROAD CHALLENGE 2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-challenge-2012-37826 http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-challenge-2012-37826

LUNE RCC Reliability Ride Sunday 26th February. Bull Beck Picnic Site, CATON. 67miles.
The Challenge starts at Bull Beck Picnic Site, Caton (near Lancaster). The riders, in 3 graded groups, set off through Wray to High Bentham. Here they turn to cross the A65 at Ingleton and started the climb towards White Scar Cave and Ribble Head. Here the groups will split and continue to climb up to Newby Head before swooping down to Hawes. The next section is to Garsdale Head, the halfway control, sign in, have a quick break, a chance to refill depleted drinks bottles and take an energy bar from Vanillabikes.co.uk
The climb of the Coal Road reaches nearly 500 metres and is the high point of the challenge. This road,        re-surfaced three years ago, gives a testing but smoother ride before the swoop down to Dentdale. Once beyond Dent village the route leads over the short but steep climb to Barbondale and on to Casterton and Kirkby Lonsdale.
The final miles are via Whittington, Arkholme and a crossing of the River Lune at Gressingham. The last few miles are through Hornby to finish at the Bull Beck car park where between four and five hours earlier the adventure had started. A certificate is presented to all finishers.
START AND FINISH Bull Beck Picnic Site is on the A683, 3 miles from Jnc 34 M6 just beyond Caton, with parking, toilets and a Snack Bar. GR 542,650 Full route details will be available at the start.
Entry £5, pay on the day. *This Reliability Ride is aimed at regular club level cyclists.*
**This year the proceeds will go to help the recovery of Gordon Helme. Gordon an active Lune club member, a British Cycling commissaire and supporter of Lancaster’s junior cycling club, the Cog Set. A freak cycling accident has left him with a spinal injury and a long road to recovery.
Three start times    8-30 ‘B’ for older Club riders and those wishing to ride in a steady paced group.
                                9-00 ‘B+’ for faster Club and Sportive riders
                                9-20 ‘A’ for racers and cycle race team members
The Challenge is supported by www.vanillabikes.co.uk
Contact Brian Greenwood Tel 01524-735838.  bg.kellet@yahoo.co.uk
Howard has been collecting a Coal Road pre-entry from Club members of £10, this includes an extra donation for Gordon but entry on the day still available to any others.

 

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]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:34:14 -0800 Obree training manual http://lunercc.org.uk/obree-training-manual http://lunercc.org.uk/obree-training-manual
The much anticipated training manual by Scotland & GB cycling legend, Graeme Obree has finally published .

The Obree Way – A training manual for cyclists has been seventeen years in the making and it does not disappoint. In typical Obree style The Obree Way deconstructs training, to make training easier to understand. Targeting entry level cyclists, club cyclists and anybody looking to improve their performance on a bike The Obree Way deconstructs training and allows an insight from the perspective a World Champion and Hour Record cyclist.

Anyone looking to understand how to train more effectively is in for a treat. Pedalling, breathing, psychology, food, nutrition, Graeme Obree has been there, he’s got the T Shirt!

Graeme Obree will be at The Green Jersey Cycle Shop in Clitheroe this Saturday 4th February, to conduct a book signing. Copies of The Obree Way will be available for sale at £30.00. All are welcome to attend the signing, bring copies of The Flying Scotsman for signing etc, and/or have a chat with Graeme.

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]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:09:45 -0800 Coal Road Challenge 2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-challenge-2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road-challenge-2012

 I could be a bit short of staff on Feb 26th. If you are not riding and want to help get in touch.

01524-735838

Brian G

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]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:35:01 -0800 B RUN 29 TH JAN' ICE FREE TO STAVELEY' http://lunercc.org.uk/b-run-29-th-jan-ice-free-to-staveley http://lunercc.org.uk/b-run-29-th-jan-ice-free-to-staveley
With the anticpation of falling temperatures forecast it was a welcome sight for the group that gathered at dalton sq to see only damp road conditions as apposed to ice filled ones .The group a good twenty strong headed north on the proposed run ,enroute picking  up more numbers at B.LE.SANDS swelling the ranks up to approx 30 riders with a combination of  dads and sons.With a cold bite to the air there were several complaints to be heard from the huddled peleton of  numbing  extremeties .Making good progress via the usual route of OSNB of Silverdale/Arnside we crossed the Heversham marshes with fantastic clarity of view of the now  snow clad fells of the Coniston and Hellvelyn ranges.Heading further north out of Levens village attention was brought forth  to possible icy patches on this stretch between here and Staveley with twisted, shaded and undulating pieces of road .As the cavalier came forth and the cautious held back surveying, there was nothing to fear other than a puncture.Staveley now appeared as we picked speed up swooping down over the flyover in to village for a more than welcome cafe stop at wilfs.Everybody looked to be enjoying the food and drink and a chance for a thaw ,with Athers commenting the coldest ride he'd had this winter cupping his latte with both hands.Another puncture ,Phil the victim this time as we chilled in the air at Staveley yard.Back in business we headed through the network of narrow ,gravel and twisty lanes to the A6 Shap rd.Here  leanne,Trev,Tinner and Howard parted company heading for Mealbank and a hilly extended ride ,with Howard also having  six pints the previous night ,good luck  Howard !mal and Brez headed the charge now as we zipped through Kendal  like a city centre  criterium.On through Natland  and the villages that dot the way turning to Burton inKendal in option of  cow s**t lane .Some of the group now disbanded ,was now  mainly made up of  the new father /son  signings as young tired legs heaved  up with encouragement  through the Kellets,making admirable achivements for go riders.Only four and myself left as we now  climbed up Kellet lane.. with Athers leading all the way up giving me a cheap victory sprint at the top,lazy boy!Parting company at the c/roads i left the three lancaster destined riders,  heading for Heysham with 72 ice free miles .Great ride and the usual good company with a few new faces.Mark Robinson. 

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]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:33:17 -0800 RNLI Way of the Roses cycle - 7-9 Sept 2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/rnli-way-of-the-roses-cycle-7-9-sept-2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/rnli-way-of-the-roses-cycle-7-9-sept-2012

RNLI Way of the Roses cycle – 7-9 Sept 2012

The RNLI Way of the Roses promises to be a fantastic weekend of challenging cycling, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes.  Starting from the lifeboat station in Morecambe, the route takes you across the Yorkshire Dales to the finish party at Bridlington lifeboat station.  Youth Hostel accommodation (at Malham and York), baggage transfer, route signage and maps, and meals are included in this 3 day adventure.

Priority entries are now open online.  Entry costs just £100, and we ask all participants to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship money to support our volunteer lifeboat crews.  Entry is on a first come, first served basis and we expect this event to fill up quickly as it is a limited and unique opportunity. 

Click here to go online and enter the event now – you can find the event FAQs on the website.  All participants will receive full fundraising support and an RNLI tshirt to take part in.

We’d also appreciate your support in promoting the event – click here to download an event poster that you can post on your own website, Facebook page, or stick up on a noticeboard.  Please feel free to invite friends, family or colleagues to take part in this event too – and we look forward to seeing you in Morecambe!

Kind regards,

Lisa

Lisa Connor

Events Manager/North

RNLI,

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BH15 1HZ

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:02:00 -0800 Lune RCC B Run Report 15 Jan 2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-rcc-b-run-report-15-jan-2012 http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-rcc-b-run-report-15-jan-2012

Club B Run Report 15 January 2011

A cold and slightly frosty start to this week's B run took the 14 riders from Dalton Square through the Trough of Bowland onward to Whitewell and Chipping to the very welcome coffee stop at The Barn, Scorton, thence by way of the Cockerham road race circuit back to Lancaster and home.

At the outset there was some debate whether to continue with the scheduled, planned route or find an alternative due to the feared icy conditions.

The consensus was to carry on as planned but to exercise caution as the road conditions determined.

The ride started at a brisk but steady pace out of Lancaster past the university to Galgate turning left off the main A6 onto the Stoney Lane heading to the Fleece Inn and onward to Marshaw.

The first of the road ice was waiting for the group at the 'Cows Mouth' where all but the brave dismounted to negotiate the frozen run off water.

We said goodbye to Glenis and Jim at the tee junction as they felt unsure about the road conditions further on the planned route.

Mal B and Aussie Dick at this point had gone off the front of the remaining bunch acting very much like pathfinders through the frozen wasteland of the Forest of Bowland.

So after one or two further icy patches the frozen bunch made it safely through the trough down the surprisingly, ice free descent of Boundary Hill on to the Dunsop Bridge junction.

The group leader at this point, had planned to take the group by way of the Bowland Wild Boar Park road and on to Chipping. However, it was decided that the main road would be the most likely ice free option.

Once through Chipping it was noticeably warmer and the road conditions improved immensely. No more ice. The group made good time with an improved pace to the cafe stop at Scorton.

Refreshed, by soup, teacakes and huge cream scones, the group said their goodbyes to Julie and Dave of Garstang and started off in the direction of Cockerham for the last leg to home.

The group had met with Julian at the cafe who was keen to take the refuelled bunch on a quick half lap of the Cockerham road racing circuit. So it was a ride at tempo onto Winmarleigh and the A588 back to Cockerham. It is worth noting here that the group leader himself got detached from the paceline but with some encouragement managed to hold on to the rear wheel!

Returning to Lancaster, the remains of the 14 that began at Dalton Square had clocked some 60 odd miles in cold conditions and all agreed that the experience had been worthwhile.

Tony Edge

 

 

 

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]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:07:24 -0800 GIRL POWER. sun 8th jan B run. http://lunercc.org.uk/girl-power-sun-8th-jan-b-run http://lunercc.org.uk/girl-power-sun-8th-jan-b-run
Mal Bisby led 14 riders from the B group out of Dalton square for the run north taking the route up to Carnforth via the kellets only remembering we usualy meet a couple of riders in bolton- le- sands, so a turn left off kellet lane took us down on to the A6 picking up another 3 riders before reaching carnforth, the sky was looking very grey with quite low mist, we took the route up through warton and the first split took place in true lune fashion as riders streched legs & lungs on the climb up to yealand then the group were soon back together, legs were streched again on the short steep climb after yealand storrs, now through quiet lanes towards beetham, after a short trip on the A6 soon had us on quiet lanes once again through beetham and then through the beautifull Dallam park, on through the marshes to the A6 up to levens on to the old road below the A590 to Town End and on through witherslack, at this point there was steady drizzle coming down, so i thought i would liven things up a notch and mentioned the accent of "Tow Tops" that realy sent a silence down the line without any takers i said we would meet up later at grange as i was focused on T/Tops, then "Phil i will try any thing" chipped in with me, that started chatter through in the ranks, then suprise Julya said count me in then glynis and then debi this was real "girl power" at this stage a few more lads had chucked in with me so at the junction I had 8 riders with me on the climb of the tough Tow Tops, leaving the main groupe heading for Lindale, The Tow Tops climbe is always a tough climb but in winter it takes good riding skills to stay up right as it is alway wet and covered in leaves, there was quite afew riders decending with numbers on so it must have been some organised run, i stayed with debs and glynis to encourage them up the climbe then debs came off at one of the hairpins shouting she was ok then not to be out done glynis in true style came off, phill who was now walking as he was having serious wheel spin on his 39/25 vaulenteered to see the girls to the summit every body up with no injuries and a few giggles had us soon flying down to barber green and a very fast decent to cartmel over the golf course hill, and a fast down to grange were 8 soggy riders met up with the rest of the group who were ensconced in the cafe tucking in to home made fare & Hot drinks, after refreshments it was back to business, through methop and back on to the old road with a quick trip on the A590 Levens, here there was another split as some riders opted for a more direct route home I led 5 riders up leasgill , Heversham, Ackenthwait, Wasset, Holme, Burton, the kellets, and Lancaster or morecambe a cracking 66 mile in testing conditions well done to every one, special mentioned to julya and her partner Dave who had traveled from Garstang probably giving them best part of 90ml, also well done to mal for his lead today as he has been of the bike for three weeks with flu,  Howard Hirst 

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]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:41:00 -0800 Want to race? Need to train? http://lunercc.org.uk/want-to-race-need-to-train http://lunercc.org.uk/want-to-race-need-to-train

From this coming Saturday, racing cyclists of the Lune RCC are very welcome to hop on the pre-season Biketreks RT Saturday morning chaingang. 9am Dalton Square. 

More info: http://www.biketreksracing.com/biketreks-rt-pre-season-saturday-chaingangs

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1222091/avy.png http://posterous.com/users/KzJbLAwO4N Nicolas Bertrand nichbuick Nicolas Bertrand Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:32:10 -0800 Coal Road http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road http://lunercc.org.uk/coal-road

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]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:06:00 -0800 Lune festive rides http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-festive-ride http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-festive-ride

               Sun 25th Dec Christmas day 9.00am Dalton square home for 12.am.
               Mon 26th Dec Boxing day 9.00am Dalton square home for 1.00 PM.
               Tues 27th Dec 10.00am Dalton square, Cafe stop?
              
Sun 1st Jan 9.00am Dalton square.

            I don't expect to see anybody Christmas day, but my wife who is a nurse is on nights on Christmas eve, so it
            leaves me free for a few hours, but I will be leaving Dalton Square at 9.10am.

           All ride routes to be discussed on the day, and weather conditions taken in to account,

          please make sure you have food and drink as cafe's and shops my not be open,

         may I take this opportunity to wish all lune members and family's a very merry Christmas And a happy new year,

                                                             regards Howard.  

 
 

              

                           

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]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:42:36 -0800 LUNE CHRISTMAS RUN http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-christmas-run http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-christmas-run

“He’s behind you”

“Oh no he isn’t”

“ Oh yes he is”

No, not the Grand theatre on Sunday Afternoon but the roads of South Cumbria as the players of  Lune RCC  entered into the seasonal spirit with a Pantomime performance on wheels on Sunday.

      An early morning downpour onto already frozen roads made progress beyond the front door an achievement in itself, so it was a commendable showing of some 20 plus tinsel clad  riders assembled for curtain call in Dalton Sq. Gritted main roads were the only safe refuge so a good tempo was set up the A6 To Levens , were after a brief regroup and words of wisdom from Father Christmas the cast headed towards Kendal with a view to picking up the A65 To Kirkby Lonsdale. Here the plot was lost . On the A590 to Sizergh  the back end of the horse became detached from the front end  in true Lune tradition as various groups made various ways back to the “planned” refreshment stop at The Lunesdale Arms were festive food and drinks were taken before a ride back down the Lune Valley brought the curtain down on an eventful but thankfully accident free day.

Ian B

  

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]]> http://posterous.com/images/profile/missing-user-75.png http://posterous.com/users/ZyNxffzCvpT lancaster lancaster Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:29:14 -0800 Lune Club Dinner http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-club-dinner http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-club-dinner

Booking the Club Dinner was delayed due to illness and although we had to accept a Thursday evening the President’s suggestion of the Scotforth Bowling Green proved to be ideal. Des, organizing his last Dinner after about 15 years in the job, was pleased with the turnout of 40. Those who attended were equally pleased with the food, although having seen the piled plates from the carvery some may take that option if we return next year.
It was a pleasure to see President Tony and particularly welcome was Ackie and Gill, although it was Gordon who rightly received the most attention. John Butts hosted the evening and guest speaker Ben, presented the awards. Adrian won the Best Ride of the Year Trophy for winning the North West Regional 3-4 Championship. Andy won the Club Champion award (for the 2nd year) for gaining the most BC points in 2011. It is great to see loyal club members riding so well at the Regional level. Slightly more contentious was me being awarded the Stabilizer Trophy. John announced it for a crash at speed; I accepted it as the most spectacular crash. Although we all acknowledged it was not the most serious accident of the year.
Ben’s contribution was to review and comment on Club Dinners. Those of us who were highlighted took his jokes in good part and if we take his advice, anyone of us could be standing up there next year getting the laughs and round of applause. The evening ended with a mass mingling and a general feeling of well being. Thanks to all concerned. Brian G
 

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]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:00:30 -0800 sun 18th xmas B run. http://lunercc.org.uk/sun-18th-xmas-b-run http://lunercc.org.uk/sun-18th-xmas-b-run     because of the freezing temperatures tonight, the sun Xmas B run will be on main roads that have been gritted, same venue for refreshment's
                          Howard.

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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:08:00 -0800 Sunday11th dec B run. http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday11th-dec-b-run http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday11th-dec-b-run

After looking at the forecast on sat night, Sunday was looking a little better ? but Sunday dawned and it was looking grim, raining but quite mild with a light breeze, at 9.00 it seemed to be easing a bit
knowing  our B group are always a bit slow to leave i didn't rush out and arrived in the square at 9.23 only to find it empty,  it was now decision time either head for home or do the designated run.
  Not knowing if there were any riders already in front of me i decided to do the ride, by the time i reached galgate the rain was coming down quite heavy, and as i started to enter the trough the roads were flooded, i reached the top of boundary hill in thick mist and rain it was a bit cold on the descents but at least the water was at the sides of the road,
  when i reached the dunsop bridge junction Mat cronshaw came by with 3 riders heading for Lancaster obvious they had started a bit earlier than myself, it was looking a bit brighter as i approached whitewell then suddenly the rain stopped just as well because the lanes were flooded quite deep, when i arrived in chipping village i had a quick glance at the bikes out side the cafe didn't note any of ours so i pressed on making good time through the lanes to inglewhite, and then scorton were i took another glance at the bikes out side the barn cafe none of ours, so no cafe stop for me today, on over the A6 and down the lanes to cockerham, then Lancaster and home, a bit damp but still in one piece, a very testing ride in difficult conditions but with the correct winter clothing and footwear found it to be no problem, sorry if i did miss any b riders, but if you were all tucked up in bed you should be all ashamed of yourselves,;-) distance covered 61ml time 4.03. av 15 mph
                                                                        Howard Hirst.
                                                                           
 

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]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:19:00 -0800 Sunday 18th Dec Christmas B Run. http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday-18th-dec-christmas-b-run http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday-18th-dec-christmas-b-run

Ho" Ho" Ho" come and join us for our annual festive B run 9.00 Dalton Square,
             Crag Bank, Storth, Sand side, Moss Lane, Levens, Brigsteer, Underbarrow, Kendal, Oxenholme,
             Kirby Lonsdale, Tunstall, Lunch At Lunesdale Arms, Caton.
                                                     "PS Bling Up The Bike"
                                                         Howard.

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]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:35:18 -0800 sunday B run 4th Dec http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday-b-run-4th-dec http://lunercc.org.uk/sunday-b-run-4th-dec The weather forecast for Sunday was looking grim to say the least, after very heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday night i was debating weather i was going to bother turning out, but Sunday dawned looking Grey but dry and quite cold, this type of weather is a good time to try your winter kit out so it was on with full winter layers,
  I was pleasantly surprised on turning up at Dalton square to find 6 riders waiting, by 9.15 we had 13 riders ready to ride, with ride leader Des coil absent i took the roll of leader for the day, so with a brisk tail wind we were soon bowling along soon covering the miles through to bull beck to meet up with Jim D, swelling the ranks to 14, only to lose Kipper at wray who had work to attend to, so it was back to 13 on to Bentham were Tony H punctured, quickly sorted it was off over Bentham moor were legs got a good workout with speeds in excess of 30 mph, with a regroup at the A 65 it was steady away through clapham with another brief sojourn on to the A 65 before a turn to Austwick for the very pleasant steady climb to the junction of stack house lane, better known to lune riders as Johns lane it was here that sprinting legs were deployed for the fast decent in to settle,
 The settle down cafe is very popular with bikers and locals alike and for me the best pot of tea money can buy, with every body fully refreshed it was back to business,
  The temperature seemed to have dropped by a few degrees as we set off  the rain started to fall and looking like it was in for the rest of the ride, across the A 65 for the last time on to mewith lane we were looking forwards to the following climb to warm up cold limbs, as the climb started the rain stopped never to return for the rest of the ride, this part of the ride is always popular but today it was going to be hard work with a strong head wind with riders who were feeling strong taking turns on the front to cover the miles to wray, a broken chain soon put stop to that with chain tool and spare link at the ready it was soon sorted out, the sprint in to wray was fast with a regroup in the village and steady towards caton were sprinting legs were deployed for the last time, great lead out by trev and tinner, various routes were now taken home with 58 ml on the clock great ride in good company,
                                                                                                                                 Howard Hirst.  
          

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]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:49:03 -0800 Lune Dinner http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-dinner http://lunercc.org.uk/lune-dinner

Ring or email Des to make your booking for the Lune Dinner NOW

01524-823041

Should be a great evening.

see you Brian
 

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