Under 16 off road stage race 13+14th of September, Glentress

Make Like an Olympian kids, Pedals Ready, riders ready, Go!

Peebles CC break new ground with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race.  

 

After the tremendous success of Peebles CC's Under 16 Dirt Crit Series, they are set to break new ground in 2008 with the UK's first ever Under 16 Off Road Stage Race. Held at the ever popular Glentress Forest on the 13^th+14^th of September and contested over 5 stages in two days the race will test the all round mountain biking abilities of the riders. Day one will consist of three stages, a cross country race followed by a hill climb and finally a downhill race. On day two the riders will compete in an individual timetrial and finish off in the afternoon on the fast and furious dirt crit circuit.

 

 

The stage race is open to riders 16 and under with categories right down to the under 8's. One bike must be used for all Stages. So if your keen to give it a go come along for some fun! Entries are limited to 25 in each category and are filling up fast!

 

The first stage will start at 11am on the Saturday morning. Sign on is at the Buzzards Nest car park, Glentress. The race will be supported by Scottish Power Renewables and Alpine Bikes 

 

For more information contact paul.newnham@scottishcycling.com. To download an entry form go to www.peeblescycling.org.

 

Mark Beaumont -The Boy done good!

Since he was oan the telly this week better put his picture up eh?

Mark and Me at Loch Lomond - Cosybike round the world trip......maybe?

His Bike is a Koga Miyata for those who keep visiting me.

You can find mark at www.pedallingaround.com

Poor Steve Parry gets mistaken for Michael Phelps

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/7569430.stm

I think he should just give up and take the adulation.  It would be easier!!

hehehehe!

Fresher's week ideas

Wanna get  your society or club noticed at freshers week?  

Cosybike will kidnap freshers on your behalf and ensure they have a great time.  Within minutes they will all be pals and you will have to operate a waiting list for even the most obscure university club.

Its not just for Bike clubs, but they love it!!

www.cosybike.co.uk

The best way to learn to ride a bike

Ditch the stabilisers! and remove the pedals!  

Small hands don't have the power for brakes and its easier to learn one skill at a time.  Some folk also advocate the use of coaster brakes as the kids get older.  Coaster brakes activate via the pedals.

Models you might want to consider include the Isla likeabike and the Ridgeback Scoot or you could just take the cranks off a bike you already have.

When you get older and require gears consider a hub gear if you just cant get your head round derailleurs.

Youth Consultation? Calling all Community Support Leaders and others.

Want to know what Children really think of the services you provide or the area they live in?  Turn up with the cosybike in any street in the UK and you will find out some interesting things.

Cosybike is the ideal platform for informal discussion, nobody wants to leave, and it is extremely democratic.  Cosybike doesn't stand for any nonsense either!

More Cosybike in Edinburgh at the cavalcade

This first group climbed!!! and descended the mound and the Royal
mile to help us get to the start.

Cosybike at the Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade

The big crazy 7 seat bike in edinburgh was me! along with Tall
bikes, mini bikes, A penny farthing (Norman let team cosybike have a
shot).....Indiana Jones was there, a couple of fairies, the queen
waving from a trailer and that was just in our wee group. there were
about 200 others behind us!!

My Photos to follow. If you want your picture on the cosybike
website send it in for a discount on a cosy booking.