Racing, well attended club rides and the launch of our Rising Stars youth section of the club all took place over the weekend in mainly dry, warm and sunny conditions. Four members of the race squad, Jonathan Ward, Ian Maconnachie, Simon Bull and Stuart Quick, entered the ORRL Abingdon Crit on Sunday. Held on a[…]
A huge turnout of 50 riders turned up last week for the weekly time trial with a lot of personal bests posted thanks to favourable weather conditions including a helpful tail wind up the Warwick Road. We return once again to the 20k course on Wednesday but note it’s now a 7pm start. . Sign-on[…]
Spring has most definitely sprung and there’s a real demand for club rides, with over 30 riders turning up last Saturday to go out to The Castle at Edge Hill. This weekend we will be running the usual five rides which cover for all levels of ability – please ensure you pick the one most[…]
At last some warm and sunny weather arrived for the fourth event of the club’s weekly Wednesday evening time trial season, with just a slight headwind on the return section of the 20k course. The good weather produced a record entry of 50 riders, with an ever increasing number of women riders competing – this[…]
Three weeks into the 2018 TT season and we’ve had three very chilly events so far. That’s not put you off from turning up though and with the excellent weather forecast for Wednesday (including a tail wind helping up the Warwick Road) there’s a very good chance we will hit the maximum of 60 riders[…]
Ten Star riders entered the Straford Cycling Club’s Open 10 mile time trial on Saturday, making up one of the largest club entries. The circular course, which starts near the Dunnington crossroads just outside Alcester, is fast with a good road surface. Riders faced a headwind at the start, followed by a rolling section with[…]
We are seeing increasing numbers of members and potential members turning up for at least one of our five weekend rides which are continuing to grow in popularity. Here is what’s on offer this weekend: Saturday 10am Gentle Cafe Ride: A new venue beckons for us: The Castle at Edgehill where coffee and cake will[…]
Banbury Star CC’s weekly evening time trial was yet again held in far from ideal conditions with cold, overcast skies and mist to endure. However, just to prove how popular the club TTs are, an amazing 43 riders still turned up to take on the circular 20k/13mile course which starts on the B4100 near Hanwell.[…]
Banbury Star Cyclists’ Club to become part of British Cycling’s HSBC Go-Ride Scheme Aimed at children between the ages of 7 to 16, who want to ride and learn the skills of cycling in a safe environment If your child has a bike and most do, you’ll want them to enjoy the freedom it gives[…]
The two-up TT last week produced some excellent times given the rather less-than-ideal weather conditions. Will this week’s fare any better and produce even faster performances around the 20k course? This week’s TT also sees the start of the competition for the club’s latest trophy: the Golden Age Trophy, which will be awarded to the[…]