Saturday, 10 December 2011

Cross at the Castle 1 - Results

Provisional results from Saturday's Cross at the Castle can be found here. Note that Veteran Male results are currently being investigated.

League tables based on the provisional results can be found here.


The league standings are based on your best six results over the eight races in the series. If you ride fewer than six races then they will all count - there is no minimum number of rounds and no mandatory rounds.

Current league tables are based on *total* points scored, i.e. no rounds dropped yet. A column has been included which shows how many rounds you've scored points in.

Points used in the calculations are show on a separate page at the end of the tables.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

SCX TV

In a first for Scottish Cyclocross, this weekend's Cross at the Castle races at Glengorm on Mull will be live streamed for your viewing pleasure.

Our top boffin, Stephen Turbitt of Glasgow United, has been working on this non-stop for weeks, pausing only to grow a terrifying fine moustache for Movember.

You can watch the action live online (on race days) at http://scottishcyclocrosslive.com

You will need to log on with username “visitor” with no password. This will present you with a choice of ways to view:
  • ActiveX Mode (For IE Browser) – This is if you are using Internet Explorer web browser. In this function you can get sound and pictures – just click  listen to enable the sound. We apologise for any bad language but this is a camera in public so we can’t control everything that is broadcast. Sorry!
  • Server Push Mode (For FireFox, Google Browser) – This is for people using FireFox or Google Chrome. This is a faster feed but audio is not available. We suggest you play some suitable banging tunes to listen to while watching.
  • Mobile Phone (For Browser that supports Javascript) – This is the simplest way to view and will work on almost all platforms but the feed can be slow and it doesn’t have an audio view.

Check race times for Saturday and Sunday for the best times to view.

While viewing it would be appreciated if you didn’t play about with the panning or camera settings. This is still experimental so please bear with us as we battle with the inevitable technical issues. If this works we can look at improving the system for next year, so please leave your feedback below.

Southern Cross

Like cyclocross? Like summer? Like riding your bike for more than 55m+1 lap?

Then you're going to love Southern Cross!


See the Southern Cross website for more details - www.southerncrosscx.co.uk

Will 2012 will be the Summer of Cyclocross?

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Updated! Scottish Cyclocross Championships - Auchentoshan Results


Photo from StephenGMBC on flickr

Clicky on the linky to see a PDF of full results for all races.

Results!

Please note that due to some post-race corrections to rider class there are changes impacting the Vet 50 male and U16 female top 3s.

V50M (1) Gregor Grant Square Wheels Cycles
V50M (2) James Meek Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
V50M (3) Graham Gauld Deeside Thistle CC
V50M (4) Robert Bloor Edinburgh RC


U16F (1) Isla Short Peebles CC
U16F (2) Erika Allen Stirling Bike Club
U16F (3) Keira Johnston Glasgow Riderz
U16F (4) Wenna Hastings Get Lost Collective



Any queries or corrections please email scottishcyclocross@gmail.com.

- Chris

Monday, 5 December 2011

Mull Info

The sixth running of the Cross at the Castle is happening this weekend at Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull.

For those who haven't been to the event before here are a few hints and tips.

If possible either pre enter on the British Cycling site or drop an email to the organiser to let them know you're coming, if you can include your name/class/licence number then they can get things lined up

On the Friday evening some of us are going to the MacDonald Arms, pub on Tobermory's Main Street, for a meal and maybe some err, pre race recovery drink. All welcome.

The road to Glengorm is getting relaid with tar this week so there shouldn't be any potholes.

At sign on there will be a bring an buy sale for anyone wanting to bring or buy 'cross goodies.

Parking at the venue is very tight so car share where possible please. Campervaners staying out there please use the car park to the right past the gates, sign posted for Walkers.

The dinner dance is sold out but tickets for the dance will be available at sign on.

Anyone needing a lift Rab Wardell has room in van and cottage, leave a comment below and we'll put you in touch.

And don't forget your Santa suit for the World Championships on the Sunday.

If you cant make it over the race should be streamed live over the internet, more details as and when.

Twitter hashtag #scxmull and #santacrossworlds

Sunday, 4 December 2011

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships - Podiums

Podium placings with your new Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Champions!


U12 Championship Placings [Girls & Boys Combined]
1st  Sean Flynn Edinburgh RC
2nd Cameron Mason West Lothian Clarion CC
3rd Jamie Johnstone Glasgow Riderz


U16 Boys Championship Placings
1st Hamish Carrick Edinburgh RC
2nd Sean Noon Edinburgh RC
3rd Harry Johnston Glasgow Riderz


U16 Girls Championship Placings
1st Isla Short Peebles CC
2nd Erika Allen Stirling Bike Club
3rd Wenna Hastings Get Löst Cöllective


U14 Boys Championship Placings
1st Joseph Nally www.Hardie-Bikes.com
2nd Calum Fernie Edinburgh RC
3rd Calum Grant Peebles CC


U14 Girls Championship Placings
1st Emma Borthwick Edinburgh RC
2nd Lulu Bartlett Edinburgh RC
3rd Rhona Callander Edinburgh RC




Women's Championship Placings [Junior, Senior & Veteran categories combined]
1st Eileen Roe Team Leslie Bike Shop – Right Move Windows
2nd Ruth Fraser-Moodie Pedal Power RT
3rd Maddie Robinson Velo Club Moulin


Junior Male Championship Placings
1st Iain Paton Square Wheels Cycles
2nd Stuart Wilcox Innerleithen MTB Racing / i-Cycles
3rd Tom Arnstein Equipe Velo Ecosse / Montpelliers


Vet Male 40+ Championship Placings
1st Gary McRae Team Leslie Bike Shop – Right Move Windows
2nd John McCaffery Team Leslie Bike Shop – Right Move Windows
3rd Gordon Traynor Spokes Racing Team


Vet Male 50+ Championship Placings
1st Gregor Grant Square Wheels Cycles
2nd Graham Gauld Deeside Thistle CC
3rd Robert Bloor Edinburgh RC


Senior Male Championship Placings
1st Gareth Montgomery GT Racing UK
2nd Dan Whitehead Ballater X
3rd Dave Henderson GT Racing UK


Full results to follow.

Well done to everyone that race and thanks to George and his helpers from Glasgow United Cycling Club for putting on a fine Championships. Thanks too to our commissaires, commentator, marshalls, sign-on officials, timers and first aiders.