Scottish Cyclocross - sponsored by The Tri Centre

Southern Cross

2012-01-25T21:25:00.002Z

News in from the organisers of this summer's Southern Cross CX Sportive...

Any good reason why Cyclo-Cross should stop when the sun comes out? Or why you shouldn’t ride for more than 50 minutes + a lap? Nope, we couldn't think of any either. So... ...Summer Enduro Cross is here.

Southern Cross CX/MTB Sportive is a new event with a tried and trusted format. Take a 60km largely off-road route in the glorious Scottish Borders, add CX bikes, add a pre-race campsite, ceilidh and beers, a pub for a start line, and what have you got? Hopefully, a good time for all! Brought to you by Durty Events, the folks behind Durty Triathlon, Craggy Island Triathlon, and the bonkers Celtman! race.

The route is a mix of ancient drove road, twin track, nice singletrack, and just a bit of tarmac. There's a few hills. Well, more than a few actually – four decent sized ones (including a bit of at least one of them that we think will be a carry for a short way – that should keep the CX purists happy!), plus a couple of smaller ones for good measure. Not much is flat. Hills, of course, also mean descents. These ones will be grin-inducing.

There are low level cut-offs back to base if you fancy bailing out. We're also planning cake.

Inspired by the Three Peaks (but not quite as hardcore), we hope Southern Cross might grow up to be Scotland's very own version one day.

Online entry open now at EntryCentral.com

Dates for your diaries - National Cyclo-Cross 2012/13

2012-01-17T20:20:00.003Z

Sun 14 Oct	National Trophy 1	Abergavenny Leisure Centre
Sat 3 Nov	European Champs	Chantry Park, Ipswich
Sun 4 Nov	National Trophy 2	Chantry Park, Ipswich
Sun 11 Nov	Inter Area Champs	Milton Keynes Bowl
Sun 18 Nov	National Trophy 3	Southampton Leisure Centre
Sun 2 Dec	National Trophy 4	Temple Park Centre, South Shields
Sun 9 Dec	Scottish Champs
Sun 16 Dec	National Trophy 5	Shrewsbury Sports Village
Sun 6 Jan	National Trophy 6	Moorways Centre, Derby
Sat/Sun 12-13 Jan	National Champs	Peel Park, Bradford

Callendar Christmas Cross

2011-12-29T22:46:00.006Z

Grant Ferguson (Boardman Elite) took an impressive victory today at the Callendar Christmas Cross at Callendar Park in Falkirk - a new event over a great course at an outstanding new venue. We hope to include Callendar Park in next year's Scottish Cyclocross Series.

Under 12 & Youth results:

U12 results
Boys
1st Callum Reid SBC/WallaceWarriors
2nd Rory McGuire Tay Titans
3rd Ewan Purves SBC/Wallace Warriors

Girls
1st Ishbel Strathdee ERC
2nd Anna Reid SBC/Wallace Warriors
3rd Kirsty Reid SBC/Wallace Warriors

U16 results
Boys
1st Hamish Carrick ERC
2nd Bryan Moodie Leslie Bike Shop
3rd Lewis Champion Tay Titans

Girls
1st Erika Allen SBC/Wallace Warriors
2nd Eleanor Strathdee ERC
3rd Katie Allen SBC/Wallace Warriors

Other results are available here.

Thanks to organisers, marshalls and officials for a fantastic event to round out the 2011 season.

Good luck to everyone racing at the British Cyclocross Championships.

First Scottish cyclocross race of 2012 is Dig In Around The Dock on 29th January in Bo'ness. Keep an eye on the Scottish Cyclocross group on Facebook and here for more details.

The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series - Final League Tables!

2011-12-15T22:26:00.000Z

Final league tables are now online click here.

Congratulations to our 2011 The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross series champions and thanks to everyone that raced, organised, supported, sponsored & officiated at The Tri Centre SCX Series in 2011.

Best yet? Roll on 2012!

Scott CX Competition - we have a winner!

2011-12-15T12:41:00.003Z

Congratulations to Simon Kenny of West Lothian Clarion who has won an awesome Scott CX Comp in the season long The Tri Centre / Scott Bikes competition.

Simon will be picking the bike up at The Tri Centre's Christmas Fair on Saturday 17th December. Drop in to the shop to meet Graeme Obree and get a your copy of his new training manual - The Obree Way - signed whilst enjoying some mince pies and mulled wine with The Tri Centre team.

Thanks again to to The Tri Centre and Scott Bikes for this very generous prize.

Mull Cross @ the Castle Full Results

2011-12-12T21:16:00.006Z

Foot out, flat out on Mull - Photo from StephenGMBC

Full results from races 2, 3 & 4 on Saturday and Sunday @ Mull.

Saturday U12s
U12 Boys
1. Ross Field - Wallace Warriors
2. Sandy Holl - Wallace Warriors
3. Murdo MacLennen - Mull
4. Max Bloor - Edinburgh RC
U12 Girls
1. Anna Shackley - Glasgow Riderz
2. Ishbel Strathdee - Edinburgh
U10 Boys
1. Calum Reid - Wallace Warriors
2. Lucas Whitehead - Ballater
3. Ewan Purves - Wallace Warriors
U10 Girls
1. Rhona Samphier - Wallace Warriors
2. Cathy Mitchell - Wallace Warriors
3. Alison Mitchell - Wallace Warriors
U8 Boys
1. Jamie Magowan - Peebles
2. Robin Purves - Wallace Warriors
3. Alexander Quinn - Mull

Saturday Race 2 - Youth Under 14 & 16s

Saturday Race 3 - Junior, Vets & Women

Saturday Race 4 - Senior Men

Sunday U12s
U12 Boys
1. Ross Field - Wallace Warriors
2. Max Bloor - Edinburgh RC
3. Murdo MacLennon - Mull
4. Sandy Holl - Wallace Warriors
U12 Girls
1. Anna Shackley - Glasgow Riderz
U10 Boys
1. Calum Reid - Wallace Warriors
2. Lucas Whitehead - Ballater
3. Ewan Purves - Wallace Warriors
4. Lewis Steele - Johnstone Jets
U10 Girls
1. Rhona Samphier - Wallace Warriors
U8 Boys
1. Jamie Magowan - Peebles
2. Robin Purves - Wallace Warriors
3. Marlon Whitehead - Ballater
4. Alexander Quinn - Mull

Sunday Race 2 - Youth Under 14 & 16s

Sunday Race 3 - Junior, Vets & Women

Sunday Race 4 - Senior Men

Mull Cross @ the Castle Sunday top 3s

2011-12-11T22:37:00.002Z

Mull Sunday Results top three from races 2, 3 and 4.

Full results from all races will be along later this week

Race 2: Youth U14/U16

U14 Girls
1.Emma Borthwick Edinburgh Road Club
2.Rhona Callander Wallace Warriors
3.Philippa Samphier Wallace Warriors

U14 Boys
1.Joe Nally www.Hardie-bikes.com
2.Calum Grant Peebles CC
3.Calum Shackley Glasgow Riderz

U16 Girls
1.Isla short Peebles CC
2.Erika Allen Wallace Warriors
3.Eleanor Melton Wolfpacks

U16 Boys
1.Calum MacGowan Peebles CC
2.Jack Carlin Glasgow Riderz
3.Conor Nally www.Hardie-bikes.com

Race 3 - Veteran Male, Juniors & Women

Veteran Male
1.Gary Mcrae Leslie Bike Shop / Right Move Windows
2.John McCaffery Leslie Bike Shop / Right Move Windows
3.Steve Nicholson Dunfermline CC

Junior Male
1.Calum Foster Leslie Bike Shop / Right Move Windows
2.Sam Downing Isle of Mull CC

Women

1.Ruth Fraser-Moodie Pedal Power RT
2.Mona Petrie Deeside Thistle CC
3.Katie Collins Cotic AQR Holidays

Race 4 - Senior Men / Open race
1.Dan Whitehead Ballater Bike Station
2.Craig Hardie www.Hardie-bikes.com
3.Steven Macinnes Isle of Mull CC

Cross at the Castle 1 - Results

2011-12-10T19:18:00.020Z

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.

SCX TV

2011-12-08T23:31:00.000Z

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

2011-12-08T23:30:00.000Z

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?

Updated! Scottish Cyclocross Championships - Auchentoshan Results

2011-12-07T00:35:00.006Z

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

Mull Info

2011-12-05T20:42:00.005Z

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

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships - Podiums

2011-12-04T21:29:00.003Z

Podium placings with your new Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Champions!

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships - Timings

2011-12-01T09:56:00.010Z

Glasgow United Cycling Club have been in touch with timings for Sunday's Scottish Cycling Cylcocross Championships at Auchentoshan.

08:30 Event sign on open
09:00 Course open for practice
09:45 U12 sign on closes
09:50 Practice ends and course closed
09:50 U12 race called forward to start line
10:00 U12 race start (15 mins)
10:20 Presentation for U12 race
10:20 Course reopen for practice
10:30 Youth sign on closes
10:35 Practice ends and course closed
10:35 Youth race called forward to start line
10:45 Youth race start (30 mins)
11:20 Presentation for Youth race
11:20 Course reopens for practice
11:30 Junior, Women & Vets sign on closes
11:35 Practice ends and course closed
11:35 J, W & V race called forward to start line
11:45 J, W & V race start (40 mins)
12:30 Presentation for J, W & V
12:30 Course reopens for practice
12:45 Senior sign on closes
12:50 Senior race called forward to start line
13:00 Senior race start (55 mins)
14:00 Presentation for senior men’s race

Remember that a helmet should be worn at all times and strictly no practicing on the course outside the allotted times. If you are unsure if the course is open following an earlier race, then please check with a commissaire.

The Tri Centre - Three Dots Trophy

2011-11-30T10:35:00.005Z

Congratulations to Stuart Wilcox of i-Cycles who bagged the The Tri Centre's Three Dots Trophy for the fastest lap (5m 1s) at Meadowmill on Sunday.

Well done to Stuart on his scorching lap and to thanks to The Tri Centre for their continued support of the Scottish Cyclocross Series.

Remember that there's still a Scott CX Comp up for grabs - also provided by The Tri Centre with the help of Scott Bikes. Look out for news of the lucky winner after the Mull weekender.

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships - Start Lists

2011-11-29T20:22:00.025Z

Entry lists for Sunday's Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships at Auchentoshan, Clydebank, promoted by Glasgow United Cycling Club.

Couple of issues being investigated, once resolved the lists below will be updated. If you think you've entered correctly, but your name doesn't appear then leave a comment on this article asap.

Remember:
No entry on day.
You MUST bring your race licence along to sign-on. No Full Race Licence = no race!

Male Senior

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
1	Chris	Bryson
2	Kevin	Cannon
3	Euan	Cleland	Walkers Cycling Club
4	Stephen	Couper	Sandy Wallace Cycles
5	Andrew	Cox	www.TheBicycleWorks.com
6	Roger	Crawford	Tomac Monkeys
7	Graham	Cruickshanks
8	Simon	Fairfull
9	Charles	Fletcher	Cairngorm CC
10	David	Griffiths	Glasgow Whls
11	David	Hamill	Pedal Power RT
12	Matthew	Hamilton	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
13	Craig	Hardie	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
14	Dave	Henderson	GT Racing UK
15	Stephen	Jackson	Glasgow United CC
16	Graham	Johnston	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
17	Martin	Johnston	Rockhard Racing MTB Club
18	Graeme	Kelly	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
19	Scott	Kerr	Walkers Cycling Club
20	James	Kinsella	Glasgow Whls
21	Simon	Kirkness	www.TheBicycleWorks.com
22	Steven	Liddle	Square Wheels Cycles
23	David	Lines	Endura/Pedalpower Development Team
24	Steven	Macinnes	Isle of Mull C.C.
25	Tim	Mackley	Deeside Thistle CC
26	Colin	May	Velo Club Edinburgh
27	John	McCallum	Velo Club Moulin
28	John	McCracken	Walkers Cycling Club
29	Richard	McDonald	Stirling Bike Club
30	Paul	McInally	Rock and Road Cycles
31	Gareth	Montgomerie	GT Racing UK
32	Andrew	Pope	Velo Club Moulin
33	Allan	Pratt	Rockhard Racing MTB Club
34	Niall	Shannon	Velo Club Edinburgh
35	Douglas	Shearer	Innerleithen MTB Racing/i-Cycles
36	David	THomson	Johnstone Wheelers CC
38	Steven	Turbitt	Glasgow United CC
39	Charles	Vincent	Walkers Cycling Club
40	Greig	Walker	Velo Club Moulin
41	Neil	Walker	Walkers Cycling Club
42	Andrew	Wardman	Velo Club Moulin
43	Dan	Whitehead	Ballater X
44	John	Woodrow	Sandy Wallace Cycles


Male Junior

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
2	Calum	Foster	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
3	Sean	Gordon	Peebles CC
4	Craig	Owen	Ronde Bicycle outfiters
5	Gavin	Shuttleworth	Velocity 44 Stirling
6	Iain	Paton	Square Wheels Cycles
7	Tom	Arnstein	Equipe Velo Ecosse/Montpeliers
8	Stuart	Wilcox	Innerleithen MTB Racing/i-Cycles
9	Craig	Wallace	Ronde Bicycle outfiters
10	Tom	Evans
11	Ayrton	Pellet	Edinburgh RC
12	Sam	Downing	Isle of Mull Cycle Club
13	Ross	Green	Stewartry Wheelers
14	Scott	Lindsay	Inners MTB Racing/I cycles
15	Marc	Austin	Fusion Triathlon Club
16	Stuart	McCluskey	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows


Female
Junior, U23, Senior, Veteran Combined

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
17	Katy	Winton	The Kinesis Morvelo Project
18	Morven	Brown	Dales Cycles Racing Team Scotland
19	Eileen	Roe	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
20	Mona	Petrie	Deeside Thistle CC
21	Maddy	Robinson	Velo Club Moulin
22	Lyndsey	Carson	Velo Club Moulin
23	Gillian	Palmer	Sandy Wallace Cycles
24	Ruth	Fraser-Moodie	Pedal Power RT
25	Elke	Prasad	Squadra Porcini
26	Ainsley	Turbitt	Glasgow United CC
27	Fiona	Walker	Walkers Cycling Club
28	Elizabeth	Short	Glasgow Triathlon Club
29	Fiona	Paton	Square Wheels Cycles
30	Aileen	Scott	Fusion Triathlon
31	Julie	Nimmo	Walkers Cycling Club
32	Anne	Murray	Square Wheels Cycles
33	Emily	Holl	Stirling Bike Club
34	Brenda	Callander	Stirling Bike Club
tbc	Sian	Tovey	Dooley's-Cycles.co.uk


Male Veteran

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
1	Graeme	Short	Peebles CC
40	Alastair	Little	Perth United Cycling Club
41	David	Lindsay	www.TheBicycleWorks.com
42	Hans	Forhaug	Glasgow United CC
43	Brian	Southcote	Team 3GR
44	Gordon	Bathgate	Square Wheels Cycles
45	Simon	Muir	Velo Club Moulin
46	John	Reid	Stirling Bike Club
47	Ronald	Barker	Rockhard Racing MTB Club
48	Bruce	Lees	G3R
49	Oliver	Samphier	Stirling Bike Club
50	Steve	Boyd	Deeside Thistle CC
51	Andrew	Blaikie
52	Tom	Macdonald	Lomond Roads CC
53	Mark	Tandy	Deeside Thistle CC
54	John	Owen	Bicycle Works
55	Michael	Martin	East Kilbride Road Club
56	Gordon	Chisholm	Perth United Cycling Club
57	Karl	Povey
58	Norman	Gillan	Squadra Porcini
59	Gary	McCrae	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
60	Andrew	Melton	Wolfpax Riders
61	Matthew	Ball	West Lothian Clarion CC
62	John	McComisky	Edinburgh RC
63	Gordon	Dickson	Rockhard Racing MTB Club
64	Franco	Porco	GJS Racing Team
65	Steve	Nicholson	Dunfermline CC
66	Alister	Watt
67	John	McCaffery	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
68	James	Hendrie	VC Glasgow South
69	Edd	Shackley	Glasgow Ivy CC
70	Gordon	Traynor	Spokes Racing Team
71	Willie	Laithwaite	Glasgow Ivy CC
72	Gordon	Durnan	G3R
73	James	Melville	Glasgow United CC
74	Barry	McGuire	Perth United Cycling Club
75	Ewen	Riddell	Deeside Thistle CC
76	Alan	Quinn	Glasgow United CC
77	Andrew	Bell	Dunfermline CC
78	Davie	Graham	Scottish Cyclo-Cross Association
79	Michael	Nally	Dunfermline CC
80	Paul	McDonald	Johnstone Wheelers CC
81	Stephen	Field	Stirling Bike Club
82	Scott	Russell	Walkers Cycling Club
83	Gary	Beall	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
84	Neil	Raitt	Angus Bike Chain
85	Alan	McLean	Johnstone Wheelers CC
86	Philip	Kelman	Deeside Thistle CC
87	Chris	Duncan	Velo Club Moulin
88	Benny	McLaughlin	Rock And Road Cycles
89	Mark	Barnett	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
90	Iain	Mellis	Velo Club Moulin
91	Iain	Mellis	Velo Club Moulin
92	Andrew	Douglas	Pedal Power RT
93	Howard	Perkins
94	Graham	Gauld	Deeside Thistle CC
95	James	Meek	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
96	Robert	Bloor	Edinburgh RC
97	Brendan	Roe	Team Leslie Bike Shop - Right Move Windows
98	James	Jackson	Dunfermline CC
99	Gregor	Grant	Square Wheels Cycles
100	Mike	Ferguson	Johnstone Wheelers CC
101	George	Welch	East Kilbride Road Club


Youth - U14 & U16

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
1	Catherine	Angus	Stirling Bike Club
2	Isla	Short	Peebles CC
3	Elena	Melton	Wolfpax Riders
4	Wenna	Hastings	Get Lost Collective
5	Erika	Allen	Stirling Bike Club
6	Keira	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz
7	Emma	Borthwick	Edinburgh RC
8	Lulu	Bartlett	Edinburgh RC
9	Philipa	Samphier	Wallace Warriors
10	Eleanor	Strathdee	Edinburgh RC
11	Rhona	Callander	Stirling Bike Club
12	Erica	Oxley	West Lothian Clarion CC
13	Katie	Allen	Carnegie Cyclones
14	Jenny	Holl	Stirling Bike Club
15	Kate	Macleod	Glasgow Riderz
16	Sean	Noon	Edinburgh RC
17	Hamish	Carrick	Edinburgh RC
18	Conor	Nally	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
19	Alistair	Merry	Edinburgh RC
20	Matt	Appelquist
21	Matthew	Peters	Stirling Bike Club
22	Jack	Carlin	Glasgow Riderz
23	Calum	Magowan	Stirling Bike Club
24	Rhys	Donnelly	Glasgow Riderz
25	Rory	Mellis	Discovery Junior Cycling Club
26	Mark	McGuire	Glasgow Riderz
27	Edward	Fletcher	Cairngorm CC
28	Ben	Forsyth	Edinburgh RC
29	Lewis	Champion	Perth United CC
30	Lewis	Mulholland	Johnstone Wheelers CC
31	Jamie	Mason	West Lothian Clarion CC
32	James	Thomson	Glasgow Riderz
33	Harry	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz
34	Jack	Crombie	Discovery Junior Cycling Club
35	John	MacLeod	Edinburgh RC
36	Calum	Grant	Peebles CC
37	Logan	Dow	SBC Wallace Warriors
38	Michael	Brocklebank	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
39	calum	shackley	Glasgow Riderz
40	Lewis	Stewart	Glasgow Riderz
41	Andrew	Merry	West Lothian Clarion CC
42	Joseph	Nally	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
43	Jamie	Blaikie
44	Tormod	Doherty
45	Calum	Fernie	Edinburgh RC
46	Michael	Hastings	www.Hardie-Bikes.com
47	Danny	Mulholland	Johnstone Wheelers CC
48	Innes	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz



Youth A - Under 12

No.	Forename	Surname	Club / Team Name
61	Robbie	Quinn	Glasgow Ivy CC
62	Thomas	Aggleton	Glasgow Riderz
63	William	Aggleton	Glasgow Riderz
64	Douglas	Arthur	Johnstone Wheelers CC
65	Alexander	Ball	West Lothian Clarion CC
66	Ewan	Ballantyne	Glasgow Riderz
67	James	Ballantyne	Glasgow Riderz
68	Ruth	Blaikie
69	Maximilian	Bloor	Edinburgh RC
70	Rowan	Buchanan	Glasgow United CC
71	Ross	Chisholm
72	Sam	Chisholm	West Lothian Clarion CC
73	Niamh	Doherty
74	Freya	Duncan	Stirling Bike Club
75	Rory	Duncan	Stirling Bike Club
76	James	Dunlop	West Lothian Clarion
77	Ryan	Ewing	West Lothian Clarion
78	Robert	Fernie	Edinburgh RC
79	Ross	Field	Stirling Bike Club
80	Anna	Flynn	Edinburgh RC
81	Sean	Flynn	Edinburgh RC
82	Emma	Forsyth	Edinburgh RC
83	Murray	Fotheringham
84	Findlay	Gilmour	West Lothian Clarion CC
85	Max	Guthrie	West Lothian Clarion CC
86	Sandy	Holl	Stirling Bike Club
87	Charlie	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz
88	Jamie	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz
89	Sorley	Johnston	Glasgow Riderz
90	Martin	Johnstone	West Lothian Clarion CC
91	Jonathan	Kerr	Stirling Bike Club
92	Hamish	Maclaren	Johnstone Wheelers CC
93	Abbie	Mason	West Lothian Clarion CC
94	Cameron	Mason	West Lothian Clarion CC
95	Finn	Mason	West Lothian Clarion CC
96	Rory	McGuire	Perth United Cycling Club
97	Cameron	Mellis	Discovery Junior Cycling Club
98	Katrina	Miller	Johnstone Wheelers CC
99	Louis	Moore	Edinburgh RC
100	Andrew	Oxley	West Lothian Clarion CC
101	Ellie	Park	Glasgow Riderz
102	Ewan	Purves	Stirling Bike Club
103	Robin	Purves	Stirling Bike Club
104	Anna	Reid	Stirling Bike Club
105	Callum	Reid	Stirling Bike Club
106	Kirsty	Reid	Stirling Bike Club
107	Gregor	Robb	Glasgow Riderz
108	Keir	Robb	Peebles CC
109	Rhona	Samphier	Stirling Bike Club
110	Louis	Savage	Glasgow Riderz
111	Rosie	Savage	Glasgow Riderz
112	Anna	Shackley	Glasgow Riderz
113	Lewis	Steele	Johnstone Wheelers CC
114	Lusia	Steele	Johnstone Wheelers CC
115	Abby	Stewart	Glasgow Riderz
116	Fraser	Thomson	Glasgow Riderz
117	Andrew	Turner	West Lothian Clarion

Round 6 Meadowmill Results

2011-11-27T20:48:00.013Z

Quickie update from a windy Round 6 of the Scottish Cyclocross Series at Meadowmill hosted by series sponsors The Tri Centre.

Results from Race 1 for the Under 12's. As you might have noticed we have had a wee bit of trouble with the sign-on sheets for the U12 race, if this still doesn't make sense for your little ripper get in touch!

Results from Race 2 for the Youths.

Results from Race 3 for the Senior Women and Juniors.

Results from Race 4 for the Veterans.

Results from Race 5 for the Senior Men.

Prizes will be mailed out or get in touch with Simon or Stuart via info@thetricentre.com to arrange an alternative.

Please email any comments or corrections to scottishcyclocross@gmail.com, note we did not manage to capture everyone's team/club details at sign on.

Meadowmill info & time changes

2011-11-20T23:12:00.003Z

News from Stuart at the TriCentre about the next round of the TriCentre Scottish Cyclocross Series.

Where?
Meadowmill Cyclocross November 27th 2011
Meadowmill Sports Centre
By Tranent
EH33 1LZ

How?
Registration from 8am in the main building next to the café.
Those who have registered online please come to registration to sign and receive your chip.

Please note it is a brand new course this (due to the construction of a running track) year so don’t think you’ve got it nailed!

When?
We have also decided to split the field due to expected numbers:
So new race times are as follows:-

U12 – 10am
Youth – 10:45am
J/W – 11:45am
V – 1:00pm
S – 2:15pm

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships

2011-11-20T13:33:00.000Z

Still time to enter the Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships at Auchentoshan, Clydebank on Sunday 4th December. Entries close at midnight tonight and you can enter online here. Eligibility requirements can be found here.

Remember that there is no entry on the line for the championships, if you haven't pre-entered or if you don't meet the eligibility requirements then you can't race.

Scottish Cycling Championship medals are on offer to the first three in the following categories:

Youth Under 12 (Male & Female combined)

Youth Under 14 (Male & Female combined)

Youth A (Male & Female combined)

Junior (Male only)

Senior (Male only)

Veteran 40+ (Male only)

Veteran 50+ (Male only)

Veteran 60+ (Male only)

Women (Junior, Senior & Veteran combined)

Check back here for further updates or visit the event page at www.cyclocross.glasgowunitedcc.co.uk

Original image by Trina Ritchie

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships

2011-11-18T20:00:00.002Z

The 2011 Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships will be held on Sunday 4th December at the Auchentoshan Centre, Clydebank in an event hosted by Glasgow United Cycling Club.

The entry requirements to qualify for the Championship races are as follow:

You MUST pre-enter. The closing date for this event is 20th November 2011. Entry details, electonic entry and paper entry form can be found here.

NO ENTRY ON THE DAY.
Pre-entry applies to U12s race too.
Competitors in all Scottish Cycling Championships other than Time Trials and Team Time Trials are required to have a full British Cycling/Scottish Cycling or UCI racing licence.
Scottish Cycling Championships are open to:
(a) Scottish Cycling/British Cycling members (members of clubs affiliated to Scottish Cycling)
(b) Scottish Nationals (persons born in Scotland)
(c) Scottish Residents (persons who have lived in Scotland for three of the last five years)
(d) Persons who have at least one parent who was born in Scotland
Persons in sections (b), (c) and (d) must be members of the UCI recognised Cycling Federation in their country of residence.

Source: Scottish Cycling, The Little Blue Book

Ballater - Lost Property

2011-11-16T23:51:00.000Z

A light blue child's Regatta jacket was found after the Bike Station Ballater CX. If belongs to you then please add a comment below and Clare and Dan will bring it along to Meadowmill or Auchentoshan,

2011 Series R5 - Mighty Blue Train CX - Strathclyde Country Park

2011-11-13T23:05:00.012Z

Pic by Addy Pope off of flickr

Hello,

Super quick post to say that we heart sunshine at cross races...

Oh and results from the 5th round of the 2011 Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross series can be found on the links below.

Race 1 - Under 12s

Race 2 - Youth A & B [U16s & U14s]

Race 3 - Juniors and Women

Race 4 - Veterans

Race 5 - Seniors Open Race

If you have any queries or corrections then please email them to scottishcyclocross@gmail.com.

Also - if you have any queries about the Scottish Champs eligibility then check out this earlier post for the facts... and remember that entries need to be in soon-as.

Chris & Dan.

Online Entries and Competitions

2011-11-09T20:12:00.008Z

The Cross at the Castle events on the Isle of Mull in December are now open for online entries through the British Cycling website, click on the following links to be taken straight to the relevant pages - Saturday & Sunday.

Online entry is a new feature on the British Cycling site and if it proves to work well for riders and organisers, we'll encourage all events to use it next year.

Online entry for the Scottish Cycling Cylocross Championships at Auchentoshan is also open, but we are currently exploring whether it can handle Scottish Cycling's entry requirements properly. Please do not enter online until you've checked that you meet the eligibility rules.

Next up - two competitions!

Mullart are once again sponsoring a photo competition for photos from the 2011 The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross season - simply add your photos to the Scottish Cyclocross group on Flickr to be in with a chance of winning one of Mullart's prints.

To support the Movember movement (or mouvement?), Velo Club Moulin are offering a prize for the best moustache at the Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships - kit and some liquid goodies from their sponsors Bulmers (for over 18s) are up for grabs. If you're less than hirsute, then non-natural moustaches will count too.

Round 4 - Ballater Cyclocross

2011-11-07T23:52:00.006Z

The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series headed north to Deeside at the weekend to form part of a weekend of cyclocross with a non-series event on Saturday at Knockburn Loch near Banchory.

Results can be found here. Two issues currently being checked with organiser - these are noted on results sheet.

Photo by Shand Cycles

Knockburn Loch Results

2011-11-07T11:51:00.002Z

Results from Deeside Thistle's Knockburn Loch cyclocross race are available here - www.deeside.org/knockburncx

If you raced, then please give them some feedback on the event - you can contact the organisers at knockburncx@gmail.com.

League Tables

2011-11-06T23:51:00.003Z

Many apologies, but we're having a few problems with the league tables at the moment. We'll get these corrected and back online including Ballater results as soon as we can.

Knockburn Update

2011-11-04T17:19:00.001Z

A short update to advise that everything is on course for the Knockburn cyclocross this Saturday.

The course is more fun & cyclocross specific than 2 years ago, and the recent conditions will ensure a good mix of slippery surfaces & mud, in addition to several sandy sections, hurdles and short climbs & descents. We also have hot food catering on-site to ensure you keep warm, regardless of what the weather decides to do. If you are travelling up with kids & staying over for the Ballater event the next day, then you should know that Banchory has an excellent bonfire night & fireworks display.

For full details of all the above, see our event webpage: http://www.deeside.org/knockburncx.html

Strathclyde Park - Mighty Blue Train Cross

2011-11-03T18:22:00.002Z

Strathclyde Country Park

2011-11-02T13:32:00.003Z

There appears to be a bit of confusion about entries for the Senior race at the Strathclyde Park event.

You can enter on the day as per usual or you can enter through entry central

The Champs are pre entry only so get yer forms to George,of Glasgow United,in the post.

Ballater Cross Race

2011-11-02T09:05:00.004Z

A few more details from Dan about this Sundays series race

Location - Cambus O'May woods on A93, 2 miles east of Ballater which is 58 miles north of Perth.

Entry on Day

The entry on the BC website is a mistake

Course has it all. Whoops, drops,downs, spectator arena and no mech mangling mud!

Great catering tent with teas/coffee/homebakes/homemade soup provided by Ballater School parent council, all proceeds to school.

Kids 10am, youth 11am, vet/wmn/jun 12.15, senior 1.30pm.

Mugdock Lost Property

2011-11-02T09:02:00.002Z

Various stuff left at Mugdock, If the owners want to get in touch with Lyndsey direct, post a comment on here or the stuff will be taken to Strathclyde Country Park.

1 pair clear Bloc glasses
1 Cateye computer (without bracket)
1 Camelbak stainless steel drinks bottle
1 red plastic drinks bottle
1 Dare2B long sleeved black jersey (youth 32")
1 pair of black (rugby?) tracksuit bottoms (youth size)
1 leg warmer, desperately seeking its partner

Message from Commissaire's Commission

2011-11-01T14:52:00.002Z

The commissaire's commission have approached us and asked us to post the attached information:

With the new cross season now in full swing competitors may have noticed some new faces officiating at the Tri-Centre sponsored Scottish Cyclo-Cross Series. Richard Reade, Jez Hastings and John Green have recently completed their Assistant Commissaire training and have been upgraded to Regional Cyclo-Cross Commissaires by British Cycling. Kathy Gilchrist and Guto Williams should be upgraded in time for the 2012 cross season. John is an experienced official and will be no stranger to cross riders who compete on the road and track, while Kathy makes a welcome return to officiating after a few years out.

Given this influx of new officials, it is perhaps worthwhile considering what the role of the Commissaire entails at cycling events so competitors appreciate what is often a challenging but worthwhile activity. Your Commissaires represent Scottish Cycling, the governing body for cycling in Scotland, on race day and are easily identified by their distinctive grey jackets or fleeces. Commissaires ensure that racing is held safely and within the rules. Each event has a Chief Commissaire appointed by Scottish Cycling and is responsible for the sporting control of the racing. Depending on the level of event, one or more Assistant Commissaires are also appointed to support the Chief Commissaire. Preparation for race day is important and often the Chief Commissaire will have been in contact with the event organiser some weeks before to ensure that the course and supporting structures – first aid, obstacles, equipment pits and the start/finish areas – will all be in place and are within the regulations. The Chief Commissaire will also have walked the course with the organiser prior to the event to get a ‘feel’ for what will happen on race day. While many competitors may often only turn up an hour or so before their race and leave soon after, the Commissaires are often on site much earlier and leave later when all matters arising from the day’s racing have been discussed and any issues concluded. 8-9 hour days are not uncommon. After racing, a report of the event is completed by the Chief Commissaire and submitted to Scottish Cycling. If there are any incidents that have required first aid treatment or involve third parties, a separate report is also required in case there may be a claim made against the event.

The sporting control of an events covers a range of activities from ensuring that sign on is efficient, the races all start on time, equipment pits are in the most appropriate place and that the regulations for the discipline are adhered to. This often means moving about the course, observing the racing at various locations, responding to incidents as they occur or making changes to the course if required. By signing-on competitors are accepting they are competing under Scottish Cycling rules of racing so sporting control is also about monitoring competitor behaviour for cheating, poor conduct and ensuring that racing is conducted in a safe way. In most events there are no problems with often close and keenly fought out racing. If infringements do occur then competitors can expect that a penalty. However, with only two Commissaires appointed to Scottish Cyclo-Cross series events, officials cannot be everywhere at the same time. Competitors are thus encouraged to approach Commissaires if they feel something has happened that breached the regulations or compromises safety.

So there you have it, a brief resume of what Commissaires do at your event. Scottish Cycling is keen that volunteers come forward to train as Commissaires as without your officials events would not occur. Discipline specific courses will be advertised in the months ahead - check the Scottish Cycling web site and with the new modular training it is now possible to qualify across the cycling disciplines of cyclo-cross, road, track and MTB to develop breadth and depth of experience. Training consists of either one

full day or several evenings which will qualify candidates as Assistant Commissaires. To upgrade to Regional Commissaire (where you can be in charge of an event) requires working at a minimum number of events gaining practical experience of the job. Further, while many officials may only choose to work at local events, Scottish Cycling’s Commissaires Commission works regularly with British Cycling to provide opportunities for Scottish officials to upgrade their qualifications and gain experience at National and International cycling events, so you never know where you may end up!

SCX Kit

2011-10-28T16:04:00.002+01:00

If anyone's interested in ordering some SCX kit (jerseys, gillets, shorts etc.) please let me know.

If there's enough demand, we'll get an order put together soon.

Remember we still have caps, t-shirts and car stickers galore, so if you fancy any of these, give me a shout.

Dumfries Reminder

2011-10-25T18:34:00.002+01:00

Just a reminder to all that, unfortunately, the Dumfries race this coming weekend has had to be cancelled, so please don't drive all the way there unless you're happy to just go for a scoot around on your own.

Remember though, we do have a Deeside double header the following weekend (5th & 6th of November) with Saturday's race at Knockburn Loch and Sunday's race in Ballater. Although Saturday's race isn't part of the series, why not make a weekend of it by racing on Saturday AND Sunday!

And of course, if you fancy a bit of dressing up, there's always the HalloCross next Monday night. Bring your lights!

Round 3 Mugdock Cyclocross

2011-10-23T21:28:00.009+01:00

A rapid start to the Women's Race. Photo: PaulH211

The expected rain held off (almost) all day for an exciting day of racing at Mugdock Country Park. Over 270 riders braved the mud to take part in the 3rd round of The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series hosted by Glasgow Mountain Bike Club.

Up first was the Under 12, Under 10 & Under 8 race with the course extended from previous years it was a stong test of the riders skill & fitness. The podiums for the U12 race is as follows:

U8 Boys
1.Lewis Moore
2.Lewis Steel
3.Sam Chisolm

U8 Girls
1.Anna Reid
2.Claire McNeish
3.Katherine MacLeod

U10 Boys
1.Callum Reid
2.Ruaridh Duncan
3.Thomas Aggleton

U10 Girls
1.Niamh Docherty
2.Abby Stewart
3.Rhona Samphier

U12 Boys
1.Cameron Mason
2.Ross Field
3.Robert Fernie

U12 Girls
1.Ellie Park
2.Anna Shackley
3.Ruth Blaikie

Full race 1 results are here.

Next up was a sizeable field of 40 taking to the Youth race. The course was fresh and fast and some super-quick lap times were set. The podium placing for the Youth race are:

U14 Boys
1.Joe Nally
2.Jack Crombie
3.Logan Dow

U14 Girls
1.Emma Borthwick
2.Philippa Samphire
3.Katie Allan

U16 Boys
1.Calum MacGowan
2.Edward Fletcher
3.Francis Webb

U16 Girls
1.Jenna Fenwick
2.Erika Allan
3.Wenna Hastings

Full race 2 results are here.

With the Veteran Men given their own race the women and juniors had plenty of space to rip it up - and they certainly did! The podiums for the Women & Juniors are:

Senior Women:
1.Maddie Robinson
2.Mona Petrie
3.Ruth Fraser-Moodie

Vet Women:
1.Anne Murray
2.Brenda Callander
3.Julie Nimmo

Junior Male:
1.Scott Lindsay
2.Craig Owen
3.Calum Foster

Junior Female:
1.Louise Borthwick

Full race 3 results are here.

Veteran Male:
In the penultimate race of the day, the vet mens race took place on a well churned up course, but this didn't get in the way of some very close racing. Mechanicals and punctures forced a few sprint finishes on foot that would put Ussain Bolt to shame!
Here's the Vet Mens podium:

1.Gary McCrae
2.John McCaffery
3.Franco Porco

Full race 4 results are here.

Senior Male:
The senior mens race was as action packed as ever. The muddy course had the pit teams working hard with bike swaps almost every lap. The rain couldn't hold off all day and a drookit mens podium is as follows:

1.Dan Whitehead
2.Gareth Montgomerie
3.Stevie Jackson

(Call to the top 3 senior men: the organiser forgot to put your prize money in your bags, could you please get in touch with your address so we can post it out to you - sorry!)

Full race 5 results are here.

With all the racing completed and all the podium places set, there is only one other result to announce - The Alpine Bikes Fastest Lap of the Day.....goes to Calum Macgowan. Congratulations, Calum, you win a £50 Alpine Bikes voucher. Email your address to us and we'll stick your voucher in the post.

Fastest laps:
1: Calum Macgowan 05:57 (Race 2, Lap 1) Youth A
2: Ross Green 06:02 (Race 3, Lap 4) Junior
3: Dan Whitehead 06:05 (Race 5, Lap 2) Senoir

That just leaves a big thank you to say to everyone who took part today - invaluable volunteers and enthusiastic racers - all contributing to a fantastic day of racing.

Also, if you have any queries or corrections around the results please email scottishcyclocross@gmail.com.

Mugdock CX

2011-10-21T18:54:00.002+01:00

Given the popularity of the Mugdock race, it's likely that rider numbers could be similar to, if not more than, last weekend's race at Plean. Because of the nature of the Mugdock course, such rider numbers could have an impact on safety and enjoyment for riders.

So GMBC have come up with a Plan B which would mean splitting the W,V & J race. This would result in a delay to the start of the Senior race and also either the Women & Juniors or Vets race.

It's all dependent on rider numbers on the day so please bear with us until we see what happens on Sunday.

Knockburn Loch

2011-10-19T06:58:00.000+01:00

Deeside Thistle have been in touch with all you need to know about their event at Knockburn Loch on 5th November.

http://www.deeside.org/knockburncx.html

Round 2 Plean Park Cyclocross results

2011-10-17T21:22:00.012+01:00

Captain Davie floats over the hurdles - photo by bazzarrgh from flickr.com

Round two of the 2011 Tri Centre SCX Series at Plean was MASSIVE! 270+ entrants and actual sunshine. Many thanks to all who turned up to race and spectate and help out.

Race 1 [under 12's] can be found here.

Race 2 results [Youth A & B] can be found here.

Race 3 results [Juniors, Women & Veteran Men] can be found here.

Race 4 results [Senior Men] can be found here.

If you spot anything that needs correction please get in touch via scottishcyclocross@gmail.com.

SCX Round Three - Mugdock Country Park

2011-10-12T21:20:00.003+01:00

Glasgow Mountain Bike Club host the 3rd round of The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross series at Mugdock Country Park near Mingavie in just over a weeks' time and have sent on the information below on the event.

RACE TIMES, SIGN-ON & PRACTICE TIMES

Under 12 Race – 10am - Free Entry
Under 12 race sign on closes 9.40am prompt
Course open for practice for Under 12 between 9.15am and 9.50am.
Under 12 race starts 10.00am & finishes 10.20am

Youth Race – 10:45am - £6 Entry
Youth race sign-on closes 10.25am prompt
Course open for practice for Youths between 10.25am and 10.35am
Youth race starts 10.45am & finishes 11.15am

Women’s/Vet’s/Junior’s Race – 11:45am - £12 Entry
Women's/Vets/Juniors race sign-on closes 11.25am prompt
Course open for practice for W/V/J between 11.20am and 11.35am
W/V/J race starts 11.45am & finishes 12.30pm

Senior Men’s Race - 12:45pm – £12 Entry
Senior race sign-on closes 12.25pm prompt
Course open for practice for Seniors from 12.30pm to 12.40pm
Senior race starts 12.45pm & finishes 1.45pm

Please get to sign-on in plenty of time. Sign-on will close promptly 20 minutes before each race start time. This is to enable full start sheets to be passed to the commissaries and PA announcer.

There will be queues for each race category and a separate one for assigning timing chips.

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE THE COURSE UNLESS SIGNED-ON

Helmets must be worn when practicing on the course.

Please take care when warming up and practicing as this is a public facility with dogs and young children on the loose.

The finish area is right beside the visitor centre and will be serving the usual tasty grub.

PRIZES

Prizes for the seniors, vets, ladies, juniors and youths will be trophies and medals from TheSprocketMan.com.

There will also be bike related goodies for the kids and other prizes donated by GMBC's sponsor Alpine Bikes as well as Glasgow City Council and Scottoiler.

PARKING

There is car parking at the visitor centre, which will probably fill up quickly on race day. Please use the Khyber and Mugdock East car parks which are both within a few minutes ride of the course.

Please avoid parking along the main access road to the visitor centre as this causes problem for emergency vehicles, etc.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Minx Goodies

2011-10-06T21:13:00.002+01:00

A parcel of nice things has just arrived at SCX HQ from Minx-Girl.com, sponsor of the womens series this year.

We'll be giving the goodies out as prizes at the end of the series up at Mull, so if you'd like to get your hands on any of them, you know where you need to go!

Also, Minx has promised a £50 voucher to be spent at Minx-Girl.com for the winner of the womens series.

Irvine - Results

2011-10-02T22:03:00.004+01:00

Well done everyone who raced the first round of The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series in Irvine today and thanks to Walkers Cycling for kicking the series off in style.

Under 12s
Race 1 full results

Youth
Race 2 full results

Female
1. Genevieve Whitson - Ronde
2. Maddy Robinson - Velo Club Moulin
3. Brenda Callander - Stirling Bike Club

Veteran Male
1. John McCaffery - Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
2. Gary McRae - Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
3. Steve Nicholson - Dunfermline Bike Club

Junior Male
1. Callum Foster - Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
2. Sam Downing - Isle of Mull Cycling Club
Race 3 full results

Senior Male
1. Craig Hardie - Hardie Bikes
2. Colin May - Velo Club Edinburgh
3. Paul McInally - Rock and Road
Race 4 full results

If you spot any issues get in touch.

Dumfries - update!

2011-10-01T20:10:00.002+01:00

As we reported earlier this week, the SWSCP Cyclocross race on 30th October is in serious doubt after the intended venue was double-booked.

Although the organisers hope to secure another venue, SCX have decided to remove this race from the Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross series. With a round in Ballater having been added to the series earlier this week, we're back to eight events and the basis of the league - six best results from eight races remains unchanged.

We hope that the Dumfries organisers can go ahead with their event and will bring you news as soon as we get it.

The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series
2nd October - Irvine
16th October - Plean
23rd October - Mugdock
6th November - Ballater
13th November - Strathclyde Park
27th November - Meadowmill
10th December - Mull
11th December - Mull

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships 2011
4th December - Auchentoshan

Non-Series Races
30th October - Dumfries
31st October - HalloCross
5th November - Knockburn Loch

Click on links on righ hand column for more information and entry details on each event.

HalloCross - 31st October

2011-09-27T23:45:00.001+01:00

The Tri Centre, sponsors of the Scottish Cyclocross Series, are organising a Halloween Cyclocross at Craigmillar Park in Edinburgh on 31st October.

Monday 31st October 18:30
Craigmillar Castle Park
45 minutes + 1 lap
Over 18s only

Check out The Tri Centre's Facebook page for more on HalloCross.

Note that this race is not a counting round of the series (but sounds awesome!).

Deeside Doubler

2011-09-27T22:20:00.002+01:00

We're pleased to announce two more cyclocross races for you this season.

Deeside Thistle will be holding a race at Knockburn Loch, near Banchory on Saturday 5th November. The circuit is a great modern cyclcross course and there are excellent on-site facilities. This race is not part of the series.

SCX stalwart Dan Whitehead is hosting a round of The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series in Ballater on Sunday 6th November. Dan, fresh off a great result at the Three Peaks Cyclocross promises us a great race in and around the village.

The paperwork is currently making it's way through the Scottish Cycling system, so as soon as these events hit the online calendar, we'll link to the details over there on the right of your screen.

Dumfries - potential problem!

2011-09-27T21:59:00.000+01:00

We've had news from the organisers of the Dumfries round of the The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series to say that there is a potential problem with their event on the 30th October as it would appear that Dumfries and Galloway Council have double booked the venue that they'd arranged for the race.

The organisers are trying to resolve the situation at the moment and we expect to find out later this week if the race can go ahead. As soon as we hear one way or another then we'll let you know straight away.

Strathclyde Park - online entry open

2011-09-25T17:46:00.000+01:00

Online entry for East Kilbride Road Club's Mighty Blue Train Cyclocross at Strathclyde Park is now open through Entry Central.

Click here to enter online and save!

Meadowmill CX - online entry open

2011-09-15T09:50:00.000+01:00

Entry to the The Tri Centre's Meadowmill cyclocross is now open online through the magic of Facebook.

Click here to be whisked off to their Facebook page to enter.

SCX Round One - Irvine Beachpark

2011-09-10T23:20:00.001+01:00

The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series for 2011 is only a few weeks away and Walkers Cycling Club, promoters of the first round of the series on Sunday 2nd October have been in touch with information on the event.

General Information

Car Parking and race HQ will be at the “Dragon Car Park” on Marine Drive, and not where the map on the BC Website shows (that is just the only identifiable postcode locally). The race HQ will be signposted from the Magnum roundabout.

There is ample car parking space at the race HQ, but please be aware that there will be other users of the beachpark, so please park considerately to make sure there is room for everyone.

There will be toilets at the HQ.

Changing facilities and showers are available at the Magnum Leisure Centre (5 minutes ride from the race HQ) for a small cost.

Registration will close 30 minutes before each race. The volunteers at registration will be prioritising the riders according to how soon their race is, so please bear this in mind.

A catering van will be coming to the race, so hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available.

This event could not happen without the hard work of the members of Walkers Cycling Club, and the support of North Ayrshire Council.

Course

There is a separate course for U12 riders, which will be mostly on grass and gravel path, with passing possible on the bulk of the course. This course is centred round the race HQ area next to the car park.

You must not practice on the course without having signed on, and without your number.

The main course is a mixture of gravel paths, grass, moorland singletrack and of course, sand. We can almost guarantee that there will be no mud!

The beachpark is popular with families, dog walkers and horse riders, and whilst the course will be double taped where possible, and crossing points marshalled, please be aware of other users when practicing and racing.

For those who raced in 2009, the course has changed slightly, with the singletrack broken down into two shorter sections to allow for overtaking, and a loop after the sand dunes to bring the finish line to a slower section for timing/lap scoring. The course will be the same as used for the Scottish Championships in January 2011

You must not practice on the course without having signed on, and without your number.

There will be no practice until all racing riders have all left the course.

It is our intention to start on the beach again this year, if the tides allow, with a 300-400m loop on hard sand, before climbing the sand-dune and joining the course proper. If the conditions on the beach, or the dunes do not allow this, we will start on the grass as with the Scottish Championships in January.

The lack of trees/undergrowth and the compact nature of the course makes it great for spectating, with 75% of the course visible from the higher vantage points in the park, so please bring supporters, encourage friends and club mates to come and support you, and other competitors.

Given the seaside nature of the venue, and the time of year, the beachpark can be a cold, exposed place, so please bring plenty of warm clothes for yourself & your helpers/supporters.

Timetable
08:30    Registration Open &
             U12s course open for practice
09:30    Registration Closes for U12’s
10:00    U12s race – 15 minutes duration
10:30    Registration Closes for Youths
   Main course open for practice
11:00    Youth Race – 30 minutes + 1 lap
   Prize Giving for U12s Race
11:45    Registration closes for Juniors, Women & Veterans
             Main course open for practice
12:15    Juniors, Women & Veterans Race – 40 minutes + 1 lap
             Prize Giving for Youth Race
13:00    Registration closes for Seniors
   Main course open for practice
13:30    Senior Race – 50 minutes + 1 lap
             Prize Giving for Juniors, Women & Veterans
14:45    Prize Giving for Senior Race

Win a Scott CX Comp!

2011-09-07T22:34:00.003+01:00

The Tri Centre - title sponsor of the Scottish Cyclocross series and organisers of the Meadowmill Cross at the end of November and all round good folks - along with Scott Bikes are offering Scottish Cyclocross racers the chance to win an awesome Scott CX Comp worth £1100.

The bike will be won by ballot - so the more races you enter during the season the more chances you have of winning it. This is irrespective of category or standard. Simply by entering a race your name will be added to the hat. More races = more entries. The winner will be provided with a shiny new Scott in the correct size for them.

Thanks to The Tri Centre and Scott Bikes for this very generous prize - make sure you drop in to their shop in Edinburgh or visit their website to check out their full range.

Two exciting announcements for Scottish Cyclocross!

2011-08-02T21:59:00.004+01:00

We're proud to announce that The Tri Centre are onboard as title sponsors and we are now The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series!

The Tri Centre is Scotland's only dedicated Triathlon shop and have been long-term supporters of Scottish Cyclocross - organising rounds of the series at Meadowmill in East Lothian and last year very generously provided a Ridley Crossbow cyclocross bike as top prize in our season long prize draw competition.

Based in Edinburgh's Newington, the shop can be found at 57-59 South Clerk Street and they stock a range of leading brands of bikes, clothing and accessories. You can find a map and contact details here and you can also shop online with them to.

Look out for The Tri Centre at all rounds of the The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series in 2011. They'll be there to provide race support - including essential supplies and help with free basic maintenance if you're stuck on race day.

We're also very pleased to announce that leading online cycling magazine VeloUK are going to be our media partners this year, making sure that the widest possible audience gets to hear about the fantastic The Tri Centre Scottish Cyclocross Series.

VeloUK has quickly established itself as the UK's leading online magazine covering cycle racing - check out the site regularly for all the latest on road, track and cyclocross.

2011 Scottish Cyclocross Series

2011-07-25T00:08:00.001+01:00

2nd October - Irvine
16th October - Plean
23rd October - Mugdock
30th October - Dumfries
13th November - Strathclyde Park
27th November - Meadowmill
4th December - Auchentoshan - Scottish Championships
10th December - Mull
11th December - Mull

Some more non-series races to be announced soon.

Other dates for your diaries:
9th October - National Trophy Series Rd 1 - South Shields
7th January - British Cyclocross Championships

CrossLove

2011-06-23T22:47:00.004+01:00

CrossLove

The weather had threatened to do its worst, but the rain mostly stayed away for the inaugural CrossLove cyclocross race and pumptrack challenge (part of Endura Tweedlove) on Friday night at St Ronans Primary School, Innerleithen.

The U12s were the first up, racing for 15mins on a shortened version of the cyclocross course around the grounds of the school. Cameron Mason rode strongly leading from start to finish, taking the win ahead of Anna McGowen and Elena McGowan. All the kids got up to the podium after the race, receiving a cowbell each for their efforts.

The main cyclocross race of the evening kicked off at 7.45pm with 45mins of racing plus 1 lap of the full course. Steve Halsall (VC Moulin) shot of the start line, quickly opening up a significant gap on the chasing riders over lap 1. On lap 2 Gary Macrae (Leslie Bikes) and Greig Walker (VC Moulin) moved up to join Halsall at the front of the race. An untimely puncture ended Halsall's race leaving Macrae and Walker to battle it out for the win. Spectators were treated to a fantastic dual over the remainder of the race, with Macrae only finally forging ahead on his own on the penultimate lap to take the overall race win and first Vet win. Walker finished strongly just 8 seconds later with young gun Callum Foster (U16, Leslie Bikes) doing a great rider to finish 3rd overall and first junior.

Great Britain junior mtb rider Katy Winton (Kinesis – Morvelo) rode strongly and smoothly to take the win in the Women’s category ahead of Maddie Robinson (VC Moulin) in 2nd.

Prize presentations finished the evening off with additional prizes kindly provided by the Damn Good Jam Company (chilli jam for the hottest riders!) and Cocoa Black.

Pumptrack Challenge
Alongside the cyclocross race, the good folk from local companies Bike Track People and Ridelines hosted the Tweedlove Pumptrack Challenge. Who would be fasted around the portable wooden pumptrack? 10 lap time trials were followed by knock out two up pursuits around the track, with Peebles based rider Brodie Hood winning the final up against Chris Kennedy (Earlston mtb club) in front of a great crowd.

Overall, a great night of bike racing. Huge thanks to St Ronans Primary School for the venue and the PTA for serving up hot food and drinks.

Cyclocross Podiums
U16s:
1st – Jamie Mason

Junior Men:
1st – Callum Foster
2nd – Peter Douglas

Women:
1st – Katy Winton
2nd – Maddie Robinson

Vet Men:
1st – Gary Macrae
2nd – Hans Forhaug
3rd – Gordon Traynor

Senior Men:
1st – Greig Walker
2nd – Gordon Mackenzie
3rd – Simon Kirkness

Click here for full results.

Results – Pumptrack Challenge
1st – Brodie Hood
2nd – Chris Kennedy
3rd – Ewan Mackay

Best Spill: Brodie Hood

CrossLove

2011-05-09T21:59:00.001+01:00

Photo by Trina Ritchie

Cyclocross Race & Pump Track Challenge, Friday 17th June

A cyclocross race? In summer? On a Friday evening? Hell yes!

The ‘cross season may be a few months away but when the opportunity arose to hold a cyclocross race
as part of Tweedlove, the weeklong bike festival in the Tweed Valley (11th – 19th June) - we couldn’t
resist.

The format is beautifully simple! Race your socks off for ¾ of an hour (or less depending on your category), doing several laps around a fun, compact course in the grounds of St Ronan’s Primary School, Innerleithen.

There are categories for all ages and you can enter online (entries also available on the night). Sign on from 16:00 with racing starting at 18:15.

With a Pumptrack Challenge running alongside the cyclocross race it promises to be a great wee
evening of bicycle racing and good times.

Click here for more CrossLove info and entry details.

Click here for information on Tweedlove - a week of bike riding and good times in the Tweed Valley.

The Edinburgh 48

2011-04-24T00:39:00.002+01:00

Edinburgh 48 MTB Series

Thursdays: 12th May, 19th May and 2nd June 2011
Craigmillar Country Park, Edinburgh

What are the 48 MTB races?
Scottish Cycling MTB guru Paul Newnham came up with the idea:a grassroots mountain bike challenge open to all, a race that people can ride to (rather than drive) and a way to get fit but in a fun way.

A number of pilot events were held in 2010 including one at Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh run in conjunction with ERC and The Tri Centre which was well received by racers. In 2011 ERC are promoting a series of three EDINBURGH 48 races sponsored by The Tri Centre on 12, 19 May and 2 June.

Thursday night is race night

For youth riders aged 10-14 there is a separate 24 minute race, whilst Youth A racers get to race with seniors for 48 minutes. For all youth riders the races provide a transition from regular Thursday night races at the ERC Ingliston Crits to the PCC Dirt Crit series in June.

The Course
The 1.7 km course is based on grass and prepared tracks in Craigmillar Castle Park. The course is not highly technical and can be done on a cyclocross bike as well as MTB.

Timetable
18:00 Signon
18:00-1830 Practice
18:30 24 minute Race for Youths 10-14
19:15 48 minute Race for Youth As and Seniors

Access
Access to the race HQ and circuit will be signed from the Recycling Centre road off Old Dalkeith Road.

Parking
Competitors are encouraged to cycle to the event where possible.

Please note there is NO PARKING for competitors at Craigmillar Castle or the Mains of Craigmillar.

There is ample parking along Glenallan Drive on south side of Inch Park accessed from Gilmerton Road, (This is the road used for ERC Juniors sessions and the ERC Youth Cross Race). Glenallan Drive is a dead end but there is pedestrian access through to Old Dalkeith Road opposite the Recycling Centre Road. Please take care crossing Old Dalkeith Road at this point.

There is limited parking at the following locations near Old Dalkeith Road:
* Inch Park accessed to right of Old Dalkeith Road going south
* Bridgend Farm accessed to left of Old Dalkeith Road going south

Entry
Entry on the night only.
Adults £10
Under 16s £5
Non BC licence holders will also need a day licence (£1.50 youths, £5 seniors).

Check out the Edinburgh Road Club website for the all latest on the series.

Calling All Organisers!

2011-03-08T00:38:00.010Z

Fancy organising a round of the Scottish Cyclocross Series during the 2011/12 season?

Then please email scottishcyclocross@gmail.com and we can let you know what's involved. If you're new to organising cyclcross races then we'll be happy to advise on all aspects of event organisation, including course design.

Here's some things we've been thinking about:
* summer cross
* spreading the series events out from the Central Belt
* extending the season into early 2012

We're also keen to hear your views on the 2010/11 season - what went well, what didn't go so well and what we can do to improve things. You can either leave a comment on this article or email scottishcyclocross@gmail.com with your views.

We'll be publishing details of our AGM soon, we'd encourage everyone interested in the future of the Scottish Cyclocross Series to attend.

Scottish Cycling's Season Roundup

2011-02-09T21:08:00.001Z

Paul Newnham - Scottish Cycling's MTB Talent Team Coach (and a fine cyclocross rider in his own right) reviews the 2010/11 season.

The weekend of the 23rd of January saw the close of the Scottish Cyclocross Season after another bumper year for the SCX race series in Scotland and also great success for the Scottish riders in the British Series.

Ross Creber [Cycle Premier / Metaltec] and Katy Winton [Glentress Riders] ran out worthy winners of the Scottish Championship on the testing sand dune course at Irvine in Ayrshire. A full run down of results can be found here.

With steady progress of the Scottish series being made over recent years due to the hard work of the SCX and organising clubs, this year saw yet another increase in the field and in the quality of the racing.

This combined with a systematic program of coaching for youth and junior riders by local clubs - supported by Scottish Cycling coaches - has lead to a migration down south for the riders to test themselves against the best that the British series has to offer.

With twenty one Scottish youth and junior riders present at the British Championship this year, the ambition of young riders in Scotland is now clear and with three riders in the top 15 in the youth boys the results are starting to flow through. Grant Ferguson provided the one Scottish Medal with a well fought silver medal in the Junior boys.

At the senior level, two Scottish young guns are starting to really get stuck into the British racing and at the last round of the National Trophy in the Rutland series, Kenta Gallagher and Katy Winton, (both members of the British Cycling XC Performance Program) took huge steps forward in their racing to finish 6th and 5th respectively in the Elite race.

For video, results, photos and lots more from the National Trophy round 6, click here

For Kenta his reward was selection to ride for Britain at the World Championships on the 29th and 30th of January in St Wendel Germany where he went onto finish an excellent 26th in his first year as an under 23 rider.

To read more about the World Championships click here

The Tri Centre Prize Draw Winner!

2011-01-25T21:34:00.005Z

Stuart from The Tri Centre presented Jack Carlin of Glasgow Riderz with his prize from the season long prize draw competition at Sunday's Scottish Championships. Jack is now the proud owner of an awesome Ridley Crossbow!

Well done Jack and thanks to the Stuart and The Tri Centre!

2010 Scottish CX Champs - Results

2011-01-23T20:18:00.009Z

Photo of the seniors race courtesy of Mr Steele.
See more on the SCX Flickr Group

Ah! The bracing sea airs and sand traps of Irvine. Another hard but fair course from Neil and the Walkers Cycling Club.

A fine battle was fought in all classes today with your 2010 / 2011 Scottish champs winners being:

Senior Men: Ross Creber [Cycle Premier / Metaltec]
Veterans: Gary McRae [Team Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows]
Women: Katy Winton [Glentress Riders]
Juniors: Grant Ferguson [Dooleys Cycles RT]
U16 Male: Stuart Wilcox [Innerliethen MTB Racing/I-Cycles]
U16 Female: Lucy Grant [Peebles Cycling Club]
U14 Male: Calum Magowan [Peebles Cycling Club]
U14 Female: Erika Allen [Wallace Warriors]
U12 Male: Calum Fernie [Edinburgh RC]
U12 Female: Rhona Callender [Wallace Warriors]
U10 Male: Joshua Graeme [Peebles Cycling Club]
U10 Female: Anna Flynn [Edinburgh RC]
U8 Male: Callum Reid [Wallace Warriors]

Results are here!

If you have any queries or corrections please let us know by email and we'll investigate as soon as - scottishcyclocross@googlemail.com.

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships 2010

2011-01-18T23:00:00.001Z

Photo by Andy Wardman

The 2010 Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships take place at Irvine Beachpark this Sunday (23rd January). Event hosts Walkers Cycling Club have been in touch with some information for you and final entry list.

General Information

Car Parking and Race HQ will be at the Dragon Car Park on Marine Drive, and not where the map on the BC Website shows (that is just the only identifiable postcode locally!). The Race HQ will be signposted from the Magnum roundabout.

There is ample car parking space at the Race HQ, but please be aware that there will be other users of the beachpark, so please park considerately to make sure there is room for everyone.

There will be toilets at the HQ.

Changing facilities and showers are available at the Magnum Leisure Centre (5 minutes ride from the race HQ) for a small cost.

Registration will close 30 minutes before each race, please do not forget to bring your race licence, as you will not be able to race without it! The volunteers at registration will be prioritising the riders according to how soon their race is, so please bear this in mind. Please remember that there is no entry on the day for this race due to Scottish Cycling rules on championship events.

A catering van will be coming to the race, so hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available.

This event could not happen without the hard work of the members of Walkers Cycling Club, and the support of North Ayrshire Council.

Course

The main course is a mixture of gravel paths, grass, moorland singletrack and of course, sand. We can almost guarantee that there will be no mud! The beachpark is popular with families, dog walkers and horse riders, and whilst the course will be double taped where possible, and crossing points marshalled, please be aware of other users when practicing and racing. For those who raced in 2009, the course has changed slightly, with the singletrack broken down into two shorter sections to allow for overtaking, and a loop after the sand dunes to bring the finish line to a slower section for timing/lap scoring.

You must not practice on the course without having signed on, and without your number. There will be no practice until all racing riders have all left the course.

There is a separate course for U12 riders, which will be mostly on grass and gravel path, with passing possible on the bulk of the course. This course is centred round the race HQ area next to the car park. U12s must not practice on the course without having signed on, and without your number.

The start will be on a flat grassy area near to the car park, and not on the beach (as in 2009) due to the tide, and storm damage to the dune paths. Please report to the start in plenty of time to be gridded before the race.

The lack of trees/undergrowth and the compact nature of the course makes it great for spectating, with 75% of the course visible from the higher vantage points in the park, so please bring supporters, encourage friends and club mates to come and support you, and other competitors.

Given the seaside nature of the venue, and the time of year (let alone the current weather!), the beachpark is a cold, exposed place, so please bring plenty of warm clothes for yourself & your helpers/supporters.

Timetable

08:30 Registration Open
U12’s course open for practice

09:30 Registration Closes for U12’s

10:00 U12’s race – 15 minutes duration

10:30 Registration Closes for Youths
Main course open for practice

11:00 Youth Race – 30 minutes + 1 lap
Prize Giving for U12’s Race

11:45 Registration closes for Juniors, Women & Veterans
Main course open for practice

12:15 Juniors, Women & Veterans Race – 40 minutes + 1 lap
Prize Giving for Youth Race

13:00 Registration closes for Seniors
Main course open for practice

13:30 Senior Race – 50 minutes + 1 lap
Prize Giving for Juniors, Women & Veterans

14:45 Prize Giving for Senior Race

Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr!

2010-12-24T22:46:00.001Z

Good wishes to all those who took part this year, whether racing, organising or marshalling.

Thanks and all the best

SCX committee

Tri Centre Draw

2010-12-18T13:49:00.002Z

Congratulations to Jack Carlin from Glasgow Riderz, he is now the proud owner of a new Ridley X Bow courtesy of the Tri Centre in Edinburgh.

Well done Jack

Scottish Cyclocross League 2010 - Final Tables

2010-12-17T00:17:00.002Z

Time for a big drum roll - the final Scottish Cyclocross Leagues are now available here!

Well done to the winners in particular and to everyone for taking part in what's been an excellent season.

Roll on the Scottish Championships in Irvine on the 23rd January. Even if you're not racing, come down and make some noise!

Geoff Waugh by Andy Waterman

The Tri Centre Competition

2010-12-14T10:26:00.000Z

The Tri Centre, organisers of the first round of this year's series and long term supporters of Scottish Cyclocross, will be making the prize draw for a Ridley Crossbow bike this Saturday at 12:00. The more races you entered, the better the chance you have of winning! We'll post up the name of the lucky winner later on Saturday.

Many thanks to The Tri Centre for this very generous prize - make sure you drop in to their shop in Edinburgh or visit their website to check out their full range.

Mull aftermath

2010-12-13T17:05:00.002Z

Clothing left at the coffee shop.

Patagonia Jacket

Karrimor sweatshirt

Round 9 Sunday Cross @ The Castle Results

2010-12-12T22:09:00.005Z

Photo from Isle of Mull Events Notice Board

Another splendid day of cyclocross racing, drinking hot chocolate from the Glengorm Castle Cafe and trying to generate body heat through vigorous heckling and ringing of cowbells.

Results from the final race of the series are here:

SCXR9_2010_Mull_Results_Sunday.pdf

Series standings will be published as soon as all placings have been verified.

And last but not least please be upstanding and do a little dance of joy for your new SantaCross World Champions - Steve Nicholson, Alexis Barnes and Greig Walker.

Cross at the Castle Saturday Results

2010-12-11T17:35:00.019Z

Provisional results hot off the press from Saturday's Cross at the Castle!

SCXR8_2010_Mull_Results_Saturday.pdf

Any queries or corrections please mail them to scottishcyclocross@googlemail.com and we'll get them looked at as soon as we can.

U12 classes - dodgy handwriting corrections welcome!

Under 12s
Boys
Michael Hastings
Calum Shackley
James Penny
Murdo McLennon

Girls
Rhona Callander
Helen Mitchell
Ellie Park
Jenny Holl

Under 10s
Boys
Sandy Holl
Jack Nelson
Freddie MacDonald
Alexander Anderson
Lee Gallagher

Girls
Anna Shackley
Catherine Mitchell

Under 8s
Boys
Callum Reid
Jamie Macgowan
Alex Downing
Alexander Anderson

Girls
Alison Mitchell

And now to the ceilidh!

Scottish Championships - UPDATE

2010-12-09T10:48:00.004Z

Thanks for all the votes on whether to reschedule the Scottich Cyclocross Championships to late January. The results were overwhelming:

Yes: 134 (90%)
No: 14 (9%)

Mull Weekend

2010-12-05T20:01:00.005Z

There is very little snow on Mull, less than a centimetre, and the forecast is for the weather to warm up by the weekend. The courses are frozen in places at the moment but by the weekend even if it doesn't thaw, grit/salt and elbow grease will have these cleared.

The access road to the castle was slightly frozen today but was easily driveable and there is plenty of salt on the roadside so again there should be no problems.

The timetable for events

Thursday Night

Aros Hall Tobermory, Christmas market,7pm, mulled wine and Christmas shopping

Friday Night

Race Night, Dervaig Village Hallat 1900 - in aid of Woodland Trust, organised by one of our sponsors, Catriona's Beauty Salon

Quiz Night, Park Lodge, Tobermory at 2100 - in aid of town fireworks display

Saturday
11.00 Under 12s
11.45 Youths
12.45 Vets/women/juniors
13.45 Seniors

Plus - Christmas Producers Market at Glengorm Castle

All day at the soap company in Tobermory is a mulled wine and nibbles extravaganza

Dinner Dance at Aros Hall, Tobermory at 1900 - in aid of the Aros Hall. Dance to DJ Ted who has the "latest" Belgian Anthems...
Sunday

SANTA CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - sponsored by thesprocketman.com

Racing at Glengorm, the normal series races will be run in conjunction with the Santa Cross World Champs, full details of regulations for the event are to be found at the website of the governing body.

10.00 Under 12s
10.40 Youths
11.40 Vets/Women/Juniors
12.40 Seniors

Racing will be followed by prizegivings for all events and series.

Scottish Cyclocross Championship - POSTPONED

2010-12-03T11:41:00.003Z

Unfortunately due to the severe weather warnings and difficulties on the roads, Scottish Cycling is disappointed to have to take the decision to postpone this weekend’s Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships in Irvine.

This decision has been made in line with the other major sporting events which were scheduled to take place this weekend and have also had to be cancelled or rescheduled. Whilst everything has been done to ensure a safe course and access to the course the safety of the riders and officials getting to and from the event is paramount.

A decision on whether the event will be re-organised will be made in the next couple of weeks and communicated on the Scottish Cycling and Scottish Cyclocross Association’s website.

In the meantime, if riders wish to have their entries refunded please contact the event organiser directly - contact details.

Please help spread the news.

Mull Dinner Ceilidh

2010-12-02T07:54:00.002Z

Last shout for folk that want tickets to the dance on the Saturday night at Tobermory.

Get in touch at scottishcyclocross@gmail.com

Decathlon Glasgow Grand Prix - U12s and Special Needs Athletes Results

2010-11-30T22:47:00.006Z

Confirmation of the Special Needs results and U12 riders finishing order:

Special Needs Athletes
1st Division
1st Keith Adams
2nd Kevin Hughes
3rd Aidan O’Meara

2nd Division
1st Allan Walsh
2nd Janice Malone
3rd Leanne Peters

U12 Boys
Thomas Mein MTS Cycles
Andrew Merry Discovery Juniors
Jamie Willoughby Drumlanrig
Tormod Doherty Unattached
Michael Hastings Port Mor Wheelers
Calum Shackley Glasgow Riderz
Joe Nally Carnegie Cyclones
Cameron Mason West Lothian Clarion
Lewis Stewart
Cameron Forsyth Johnstone Jets
Danny Mulholland Johnstone Jets
Conor Slatterly Unattached

U12 Girls
Rhona Callendar Wallace Warriors
Katie Allan Wallace Warriors
Ellie Park Glasgow Riderz
Jenny Hall Wallace Warriors

U10 Boys
Sandy Hall Wallace Warriors
Ross Forsyth Johnstone Jets
Douglas Arthur Johnstone Jets
Adam Carlin Unattached

U10 Girls
Niamh Doherty Unattached
Abby Stewart Glasgow Riderz

U8 Boys
Callum Reid Wallace Warriors
Murray Fotheringham Unattached
Andrew Leinster Unattached

Decathlon Glasgow Grand Prix, King's Park

2010-11-28T22:02:00.003Z

A full report and some pix of the day's action will be along soon, but first here are the results:

SCXR7_2010_KingsPark_Results_Release

If you have any queries or corrections then please email scottishcyclocross@googlemail.com. We'll then update league tables.

Don't forget to get your pre-entries in for the Irvine championship race as soon as possible. Details on how to are here:

Scottish-Cyclo-Cross-Championships 2010

AUCHENTOSHAN SILVER JUBILEE CYCLOCROSS

2010-11-27T07:48:00.001Z

For twenty-five years we’ve been racing cross around Auchentoshan. For twenty-five years brave souls have been hurtling round the trees and through the bomb-hole, throwing themselves down the valley, crossing the stream then dragging themselves up the bank after getting covered in the omnipresent mud. Its nickname is ‘The Splosh in The Tosh’ - it’s supposed to be, well....sploshy. Not this year though - it decided to celebrate its jubilee year by being decidedly on the dry side. There have been complaints about this from certain members of the East coast fraternity but overall the 200 odd racers that turned out on Sunday seemed more than happy with the clear skies and relatively hard ground. George Buchanan took over the running of the race this year from Alan Quinn and did a champion job. Everyone got parked, races started on time, Jammie could be heard all over the course thanks to extra speakers - there were even flowers for the winners! Sort of...
It was a challenging course, as always, but made more so with the addition of two terraced banks. We had been banned from these for a number of years but they made a welcome return this year. I’m not sure how welcome they were to the racers but the double spectacle of increasingly ropey descents then steep, slidey grassy ascents up the other side was great fun for the spectators. Cowbells were rung, voices were screamed hoarse - it was a few cobbles away from a Flandrian Muur.

Under 12/10/08
The turnout continues to be strong with the under 12s. This week their course even included a run up. “They’ll never cycle up that” we thought. Wrong! Respect is due to the riders that made it look easy. Jamie Willougby took charge of the race from the gun, extending a good lead in no time. Cameron Mason moved up to second on the second lap and tried to give chase but Jamie looked the most comfortable throughout. He lost a bit of ground on the third lap when he slipped his chain but not enough to give others a chance. Calum Shackley was in third for the majority of the race but Calum Fernie was determined to get that last podium spot and managed to get past him on the last lap.
Yet again the girls tried to keep up with Rhona Callander but she was just too strong for them - taking off into the lead and staying there. The Wallace Warriors did make a good job of taking over the girls’ podium though.
The start of the race really had to be Alexander Quinn though. At four years old, in his first race, he completed three laps and then carried on cycling round the park for the whole day. A future 24 hour enduro rider if ever I saw one!

Under 12 - Girls
1st Rhona Callander - SBC Wallace Warriors
2nd Katie Allen - SBC Wallace Warriors
3rd Emily Field - SBC Wallace Warriors
Boys
1st Jamie Willoughby - Drumlanrig RR
2nd Cameron Mason - West Lothin Clarion
3rd Calum Fernie - ERC
Under 10 - Girls
1st Abbi Stewart - Glasgow Riderz
2nd Emma Forsyth - ERC
3rd Ariana Willoughby - Drumlanrig RR
Boys
1st Robert Fernie - ERC
2nd Hamish Maclaren - Johntone Jets
3rd Keir Robb - Peebles CC
Boys
1st Callum Reid - Wallace Warriors
2nd Murray Fotheringham - Unattached
3rd Gregor Robb - Glasgow Riderz

Youths
The under 16s took on the full course which proved to be pretty tough for some. To be fair it was pretty tough for most of the seniors too so no need to feel too bad!
One rider didn’t seem to find it tough at all - Tom Arnstein. He was leading by the hurdles and that lead just got bigger and bigger as the race went on. Was he in the wrong race? Maybe some more mud might have slowed him down! He crossed the winning line and everyone waited patiently to see who was second. Almost four minutes later Hamish Carrick appeared round the corner. I think that’s what you call a commanding performance. A minute later Calum Foster finished to take third.

Under 16 - Girls
1st Louise Borthwick - ERC
Boys
1st Tom Arnstein - Velo Ecosse
2nd Hamish Carrick - Kelso Wheelers
3rd Calum Foster - Leslie Bike Shop
Under 14:
Girls
1st Isla Short - Glentress Riders
2nd Erika Allen - Stirling Bike Club/Wallace Warriors
3rd Eve Hanlon Cole - Peebles CC
Boys
1st Calum MacGowan - Peebles CC
2nd Stuart Balfour - Peebles CC
3rd Edward Fletcher - Cairngorm CC

Vets, Women and Juniors
What alot of vets! There was a truly impressive starting line up for this race prompting another staggered start to try to avoid the usual bottle neck. It didn’t really work but everyone got going soon enough and the race was on. Brendan Roe and James Melville were first over the hurdles but were chased down by the usual suspects: Gary McCrae and John McCafferty. Gary wasn’t having it all his own way this week with John leading for the first few laps. Maybe he was just lulling him into a false sense of hope - he overtook soon enough and took the win. Albeit with a smaller margin than we’ve seen throughout the season. A win is a win though!
Franco Porco had better mechanical luck this week and made the most of it. He got the better of Brendan on the terraces and made it stick to take third. Unfortunately Brendan had to pull out with a pulled muscle, as did another usual high finisher Mick Nally. Hopefully they’ll be all healed by next week.
Junior rider Grant Fergusson had a fantastic race - easily beating the other juniors and finishing third overall. Some people just made that banking look easy!
In the womens’ race Alexis put up a strong fight but Elke Schmidt got closer and closer and made her move on the third lap.
Special mention should be made of Fiona Walker who apparently had a spectacular crash/face first slide along the grass. Sadly this was not caught on video... Also Robert Mersey who managed to finish despite having no less that four mechanicals. Better luck next week Robert.

Juniors:
1st Grant Fergusson - Dooleys Cycles
2nd Scott Lindsay - i-Cycles
3rd Charles Fletcher - Cairngorm CC
Women:
1st Elke Schmidt - Squadra Porcini
2nd Alexis Barnes - Team Icarus
3rd Maddy Robinson - Velo Club Moulin
Vets:
1st Gary McCrae - Team Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
2nd John McCafferty - Team Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
3rd Franco Porco - Falkirk BC

Seniors
Andy Wardman was first over the hurdles but his lead was short-lived as Davie Lines took over through the trees. Craig Hardie had a bit of a pedal mishap at the start so had some extra work to do to get through the field. Neil Walker suffered an unfortunate busted rear mech on the first lap and had to run most of it to get to the pits for a bike change.
Craig recovered from his set back at the start and was soon chasing down Davie Lines - helped by Davie having a mechanical. Craig was in the lead but James Fraser-Moodie wasn’t far back and is always strong round this course. Would Craig manage to hold him off this week? It was a cracking race for the spectators with Craig closely followed by James, closely followed by Andy, closely followed by Davie! Rob Friel was also up there for the first half of the race but rolled a tub and decided to retire.
Time and time again they climbed up the bank yelled (and sometimes pushed) on by the crowd. Some rode, some ran, some staggered, some tried to ride then ran, some rode and fell off, but only one person rode to the top then did wheelies. Show off.
Despite the showboating Craig (did you really think it was anyone else?) managed to hold onto his narrow lead and took his third win of the season. Andy didn’t quite have it in the legs to catch James but held Davie off for third.
There were trophies all round throughout the day with Craig picking up an extra anniversary one for fastest lap of the day - only one second in it between him and James.

1st Craig Hardie - Hardie-bikes.com
2nd James Fraser-Moodie - Pedal Power RT
3rd Andy Wardman - Velo Club Moulin

Everyone looked thoroughly done in by the end but it was a great day. Well done to all involved and thanks to everyone who helped out.

Report by Ainsley Turbitt

From the desk of the SCX webmaster

2010-11-25T23:09:00.002Z

Thanks for the support and comments following the disruption to this weekend's SCX rounds in Glasgow. It's good to know that cx means so much to people.

Once the dust has settled (grass has healed?), we'll be speaking to organisers, Scottish Cycling and the local authority (if appropriate) to see what happened here and what lessons we can learn for future.

People are clearly annoyed that their weekend of racing has been disrupted, but I'd suggest that it's far too early to be pointing fingers - you're only setting yourself up to look silly later.

It's also worth remembering that we're all in this for the love of the sport and without the hard work of VOLUNTEER organisers and officials, CX in Scotland wouldn't be enjoying it's current surge in numbers.

I will not moderate comments unless strictly necessary - but will delete any posts that are clearly intended to offend. Frankly, I can't be bothered to moderate comments before they appear, so will remove the facility to comment if it comes to it and you can be offensive elsewhere.

Please think twice before posting when you're annoyed - go and visualise your hurdle technique for 5 minutes or something...

Kings Park

2010-11-25T22:14:00.000Z

Is definately on!!

Timetable as before, be on your best behaviour

Bellahouston Cross Race cancelled

2010-11-23T21:33:00.003Z

Brian Skinner has just been in touch to say that he is having to cancel Sundays race as the Council are going to need him to reinstate any damage to the park and it could be an open bill with large bond required as well.

It is with much regret that he is doing this but he feels that he could be financially ruined if the event goes ahead.

I will get a contact email address in the council to complain to and if you live in Glasgow complain to your local councillors.

2010-11-23T18:05:00.000Z

News ahead of the Decathlon Glasgow Grand Prix in Kings Park.

Riders are advised that there will be no parking in Kings Park other than for event volunteers. Riders and spectators should park in Kings Park Secondary School where the changing and showers are situated. It is a short walk/ride to the venue which will be signposted from the school.

Arrive in plenty of time for your event – sign on closes 30mins before the start of each event and will be strictly adhered to. Sign-on and the registration for the timing system will take place in the Park.

Prize presentations for the first three rider in each category will take place immediately after the last rider has finished in a presentation area set aside next to the finish area. Prizes for minor placings will be posted out if results are not available on the day.

We are expecting riders from the North of England who will provide a good test for Scottish competitors.

Techy Bits

A double pit will be in operation. Due to the recent wet weather the course is expected to be heavy and a traditional mud fest. We are working on providing a water supply to assist rider helpers who have access to power washers. A working safe area will be provided in the pits for the cleaning and servicing of machines.

The course is a mixture of tarmac, grass, off camber and single track. Good grip tyres are recommended (as is a spare bike!). The event will be held under Scottish Cycling Technical Regulations.

This is a Category A event with entry on the day (although you can pre enter via snail mail). To dispel any urban myths about Cat A events, riders can compete in any type of machine. That is, a full cross bike or MTB that is in good working order and free from non-racing attachments. Riders will not be withdrawn from the event if lapped.

To speed up the sign-on process for the U12s, any parent or guardian can e-mail the names, gender, club/team, age on day of the race and BC licence number (if not a member please state this) to: Glasgowcyclingevents2@gmail.com Rider names will then be entered onto a sign-on sheet made available on race day. If we have sufficient number a seperate race will be held for U8s. Unfortunately we are not able to provide this service for other events as a levy has to be paid for all riders whose name appears on the sign-on sheet whether they sign-on or not.

New timings for the events have been made to ensure riders and volunteers get the best out of what will be a busy day. Check them out below.

• Under 12/Youths (boys & girls) 10.00am
• Special Needs Athletes 10.45am
• Under 16/Youths (boys & girls) 11.45am
• Women/Vets/Juniors 1.00pm
• Seniors 2.15pm

Your timing chip will be used for both days so don't bin it

SCX6 - Glasgow United Silver Anniversary Auchentoshan Cross - Results Updated

2010-11-22T13:08:00.004Z

Glasgow United CC's put on the 25th edition of the Auchentoshan Cross race was held
under blue[ish] skies and on a fairly dry course.

To celebrate the event the rider with the hottest of the hot laps was awarded a
special commemorative trophy - well done Mr Hardie for pinning it to win it!

A full report and some pix of the day's action will be along soon, but first here
are the results:

SCXR6_2010_Auchentoshan_ResultsRelease2.pdf

If you have any queries, corrections, or can help fill in the question marks then
please email scottishcyclocross@googlemail.com by Wednesday evening. We'll then
update league tables ahead of next weekends Glasgow double header.

Oh! and don't forget to get your pre-entries in for the Irvine championship race
as soon as possible. Details on how to are here:

Scottish-Cyclo-Cross-Championships 2010

Scottish Champs Entries

2010-11-19T23:01:00.003Z

Scottish Cyclocross Championships 2010

Entries as of 19th November 2010

Under 12’s

Alexander Ball
Rhona Callander
Callum Reid
Helen Mitchell
Catherine Mitchell
Alison Mitchell
Ellie Park
Keir Robb

Under 14’s

Stuart Balfour
Charles Fletcher
Jack Carlin
Emma Borthwick

Under 16’s

Cameron Balfour
Tom Arnstein
Ross Wilcox
Stuart Wilcox
Louise Borthwick
Catherine Angus

Women

Claire Thomas
Maddie Robinson
Brenda Callander
Aileen Scott

Veterans

Gary McRae
Gordon Durnan
David Graham
Robert Mersey
Scott Russell
Matthew Ball
Franco Porco
John Reid
James Meek
Steve Nicholson
Andrew Agnew
Billy Mitchell
Graham Gauld
John McComisky

Seniors

Neil Walker
Simon Kirkness
Alastair Little
Iain Nimmo
David Hamill
Andrew Wardman
Matthew Hamilton
Craig Hardie

So if your name isn't on the list you won't get a start so make sure you either see Neil Walker at one of the races or post off your entry form to him.
There is no support race and no entry on the day.

STEPHEN LYLE MEMORIAL

2010-11-19T22:37:00.005Z

There will be mud....

What is it with Fifers and mud? Last year there was the carnage at Inverkeithing and this year we finally, FINALLY, got some proper, cold, claggy, rear-mech-destroying, Scottish cyclocross mud care of Lochore Meadows. After a couple of weeks’ break everyone had fresh legs and the rumours of no hills and generous sections of tarmac led to expectations of record speeds. They were right about the lack

of hills and there was a substantial amount of tarmac. Unfortunately there was also a substantial amount of soggy ground which only got more and more cut up as the day wore on. Hey - at least it didn’t rain...much.

Under 12/10/08
Yet another good turnout for the younger ‘crossers with 37 taking the start. Callum Fernie suffered an early crash at the first corner after tangling with a spectator but he was quickly back up and battling through the field. For the first few laps the lead was swapped between Joe Nally, Callum Grant and Sean Flynn but Jamie Willoughby was soon powering to the front. Callum Fernie recovered from his

crash to give him a good run for his money but his efforts to catch up at the start robbed him of the final

push and Jamie just won it. Rhona Callander was the winner yet again for the girls and was right up with the overall leaders for much of the race. It was a tough course for some - tears were witnessed on the toughest grassy sections. We’ve all been there at some point - some more than others.

Under 12 - Girls
1st Rhona Callander - SBC Wallace Warriors
2nd Katie Allen - SBC Wallace Warriors
3rd Millie Hanlon Cole - Peebles CC
Boys1st Jamie Willoughby - Drumlanrig RR
2nd Callum Fernie - ERC
3rd Callum Grant - Peebles CC
Under 10 - Girls
1st Anna Flynn - ERC
2nd Ariana Willoughby - Drumlanrig RR
3rd Abigail Brierley - Leslie Bikeshop
Boys
1st Joshua Graham - Peebles CC
2nd Stuart Haddon - Rock Gang Sports
3rd Keir Robb - Peebles CC
Under 8 - Girls
1st Audrey Doyle - Unattached
Boys
1st Callum Reid - Wallace Warriors
2nd Thomas Aggleton - Glasgow Riderz
3rd Andrew Leinster - Unattached

Youths
28 Under 16s took on the full course - cutting it up nicely for the later races. For a while it looked like it was going to be a Wilcox brothers one-two with Stuart and Ross neck and neck in the lead. Just. Iain Paton was on their heels though and made his move on lap 3. By the bell it was all over, barring

disaster (which there was alot of throughout the day), with Iain having a minute gap on the others. He avoided disaster and took the well-deserved win. Ross got the better of his brother on the last lap and took second.
Lucy Grant was streets ahead of the other girls throughout the race and finished 7th overall.
Under 16 - Girls
1st Lucy Grant - Peebles CC/Alpine bikes
2nd Katherine Angus - Carnegie Cyclones
3rd Jenna Fenwick - Stewarty WheelersBoys
1st Ian Paton - Square Wheels
2nd Ross Wilcox - i-Cycles
3rd Stuart Wilcox - i-Cycles
Under 14:
Girls
1st Isla Short - Glentress Riders
2nd Erika Allen - Stirling Bike Club/Wallace Warriors
3rd Eve Hanlon Cole - Peebles CC
Boys
1st Calum MacGowan - Peebles CC/Alpine Bikes
2nd Edward Fletcher - Cairngorm CC
3rd Ben Forsyth - i-Cycles
Vets, Women and Juniors
The local boys were making it look like a Leslie Bike Shops day out - they were everywhere! The usual Leslie Bike shop suspects were up the front from the start though - Gary McCrae and John McCafferty. Gary seems to be a different league this year and this week was no different with a winning margin of almost two minutes. It’s just showing off really! This was the race where things really started to go wrong with the mud starting to take its toll on rider and bikes. Rear mechs and Fife mud really don’t mix. However, I’m not sure the mud had much to do with Michael Martin rolling his tub in the first 20

yards. Sorry Michael - a certain someone said I had to mention it.
With Gary disappearing off into the distance Steve Nicholson and John fought it out for the remaining podium spots, Stevie finding some extra speed in the last lap to take second.
Ross Green led the Junior race from the start, with Charles Fletcher unable to catch him. Ross chose to wear white shorts for the race - perhaps unwise as the photos will show. Is anyone else still wondering how Kenta got his head to toe white kit clean last year by the way?
Another win for Alexis in the women’s race - it’s looking like a good season for her with consistent wins throughout. Anne Murray was second and Maddy finished a muddy third.

Juniors:
1st Ross Green - Stewarty Wheelers
2nd Charles Fletcher - Cairngorm CC
3rd Jack Taylor - Drumlanrig Rik’s Bike Shed
Women:
1st Alexis Barnes - Team Icarus
2nd Anne Murrah - Square Wheels
3rd Maddy Robinson - Velo Club Moulin
Vets:
1st Gary McCrae - Team Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows
2nd Steve Nicholson - Dunfermline CC
3rd John McCaffery - Team Leslie Bike Shop/Right Move Windows

Seniors
With the ground nicely mashed up by the previous races forty riders started the senior race. Colin May was first round the corner the lead was soon taken by local boy Craig Hardie and not-so-local boy Dan Whitehead. They sized each other up for a couple of laps but Craig had the measure of Dan on the day, made his move and made it stick. Not enough hills for Dan on this course! Neil Walker stayed in third

for the whole race. Behind them the carnage ensued - Garath Barnes had a strong start but suffered one of the multiple rear mech casualties of the day. Davie Lines had an early puncture and a long run back to pits for a bike swap but fought back to get fourth place. Colin May, on his single speed, perhaps had the right bike for the day and finished seventh. Colin Bain seemed to be running the whole race - he is a member of a triathlon club so there was some speculation that he might also go for a swim in the loch. There were sliding crashes galore - all cheered (jeered?) on at ‘cowbell corner’ which is getting louder and rowdier by the week.

1st Craig Hardie - Hardie-bikes.com
2nd Dan Whitehead - unattached
3rd Neil Walker - Walker CC

There was no getting out of washing the bikes this week but most people were bizarrely happy to see the return of the mud. Gluttons for punishment!
Next week it’s off to ‘The Splosh in the Tosh’ which will no doubt see more of the same, with a burn crossing thrown in for good measure.

Race report by Ainsley Turbitt

Pedal Power Open Night with Rob Hayles

2010-11-19T12:38:00.000Z

Pedal Power have been in touch with news of an open night at their shop in West Calder on 1st December.

Auchentoshan Timetable

2010-11-17T20:47:00.002Z

Just a reminder that this weekend is the cyclocross race at Scotlands favourite course.

Here is the timetable for the event

9:00. Course open for practice.
9:45. Event registration for U12 closed.
9:50. Practice on U12 course closed.
9:50. Riders in U12 will be asked to assemble at start line.
10:00. U12 start. Distance will be 15min. or as close as possible.
10:20. Presentation for 1,2,3, boy and 1,2,3, girl. In U12 race.
10:20. Course open for practice.
10:30. U16 event registration closed.
10:35. Course closed for practice.
10:35. Riders in U16 will be asked to assemble at start line.
10:45. U16 start. Distance will be 30min. or as close as possible.
11:20. Presentation for 1,2,3. In U16 race.
11:20. Course open for practice.
11:30. Event registration for Jun/Vet/Woman closed.
11:35. Course closed for practice.
11:35. Riders in Jun/Vet/Woman will be asked to assemble at start line.
11:45. Jun/Vet/Woman start. Distance will be 40min. or as close as possible.
12:30. Presentation for 1,2,3. Jun. 1,2,3. Vet. 1,2,3. Woman.
12:30. Course open for practice.
12:45. Senior event registration closed.
12:50. Riders in Senior race will be asked to assemble at start line.
13:00 Senior race start. Distance will be 60min. or as close as possible.

here is the address and postcode
Auchentoshan School ,Mountblow Road, Glasgow, G81 4SW

SCX5 - SWC Stephen Lyle Memorial Cross - Provisional Results [updated]

2010-11-16T21:52:00.000Z

Ahoy mudfans!

It had to happen sooner or later - single figure temperatures, rain and mud. Sandy Wallace's Stephen Lyle Memorial CX race at Lochore Meadows in Fife had it all.

A full report and some pix of the day's action will be along soon, but first here are the provisional results [with a couple of corrections].

SCXR5_Lochore_Results_ProvisionalRelease2.pdf

If you have any queries, corrections, knock-knock jokes or other feedback then please email scottishcyclocross@googlemail.com by Wednesday evening. We'll then update league tables ahead of SCX6 - Auchentoshan.

Lost

2010-11-16T09:42:00.001Z

Did anyone find a Nokia phone on Sunday? If so get in touch please. scottishcyclocross@gmail.com

Thank You GMBC!

2010-11-15T20:07:00.002Z

A big thank you to Glasgow Mountain Bike Club who gave the Scottish Cyclocross Association a sizeable donation yesterday following their event at Mugdock Country Park.

Their donation is most welcome as we are investing heavily into developing our timing system. If you want to help us invest in Scottish cyclocross, then have a look in the SCX shop - one sticker pays for four riders results.

Photo by Steven Turbitt

Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships 2010

2010-11-12T17:03:00.002Z

The 2010 Scottish Cycling Cyclocross Championships will be held on Sunday 5th December at the Beach Park in Irvine in an event hosted by Walkers Cycling Club. The race is the highlight of the Scottish cyclocross season and the big guns will all be out to add a Scottish title to their palmares. For the first time, there is a separate category for veterans.

The entry requirements to qualify for the Championship races are as follow:

You MUST pre-enter. The closing date for this event is 29th November 2010. Entry details and entry form can be found here.
Note that pre-entry applies to U12s race too.
Competitors in all Scottish Cycling Championships other than Time Trials and Team Time Trials are required to have a full British Cycling/Scottish Cycling or UCI racing licence.
Scottish Cycling Championships are open to:
(a) Scottish Cycling/British Cycling members (members of clubs affiliated to Scottish Cycling)
(b) Scottish Nationals (persons born in Scotland)
(c) Scottish Residents (persons who have lived in Scotland for three of the last five years)
(d) Persons who have at least one parent who was born in Scotland
Persons in sections (b), (c) and (d) must be members of the UCI recognised Cycling Federation in their country of residence.
(Source: Scottish Cycling, The Little Blue Book, 2010)

Decathlon Glasgow Grand Prix Cross

2010-11-11T16:20:00.001Z

Important Stuff

2010-11-11T09:26:00.003Z

Can everyone who won a trophy at the Stephen Lyle memorial race last year make sure that the trophies are returned for this year.

The Scottish Championships at Irvine this year are PRE ENTRY ONLY and there is no non championship race. Closing date for entries is the 29th of November. You can post your entries to Neil or hand them to him at any of the races.

And could anyone who has a series trophy from last year return it asap please.

SCX4 Mugdock Country Park - Under 12 Results

2010-11-01T09:12:00.000Z

Results from last weekends U12s races at Mugdock Country Park. Apologies for the delay.

U12 girls

Position Name Club
1 Katie Allen Wallace Warriors
2 Rhona Callander Wallace Warriors
3 Helen Mitchell Wallace Warriors
4 Lusia Steele Johnstone Jets
5 Ellie Park Western Titans
6 Jenny Holl Wallace Warriors
7 Holly Linstead

U12 Boys
Position Name Club
1 Andrew Merry Discovery
2 Cameron Mason West Lothian Clarion
3 Jamie Willoughby Drumlanrig
4 Callum Shackley Glasgow Riderz
5 Michael Hastings Port Mor Wheelers
6 Lewis Stewart Glasgow Riderz
7 Danny Mulholland Johnstone Jets
8 Robbie Smith
9 Matt Appelquist
10 Morgan Brown Wallace Warriors
11 Alex Hay
12 Jamie Stewart Glasgow Riderz
13 Andrew MacLeod
14 Cameron MacLeod
15 Iain Hall

U10 girls
Position Name Club
1 Rhona Samphier Wallace Warriors
2 Abby Stewart Glasgow Riderz
3 Anna Shackley Glasgow Riderz
4 Catherine Mitchell Wallace Warriors
5 Ariana Willoughby Drumlanrig

U10 Boys
Position Name Club
1 Hamish MacLaren Johnstone Jets
2 Keir Robb Peebles CC
3 Rory Duncan Wallace Warriors
4 Andrew Robinson
5 Sandy Holl Wallace Warriors
6 Ewan Purves
7 Aiden Carlin
8 Alex Ball West Lothian Clarion

U8 Girls
Position Name Club
1 Alison Mitchell Wallace Warriors
2 Isla Fotheringham

U8 Boys
Position Name Club
1 Murray Fotheringham
2 Lewis Steele Johnstone Jets
3 Louis Savage Glasgow Riderz
4 Andrew Leinster
5 Thomas Aggleton Glasgow Riderz
6 Jamie MaGowan Peebles CC
7 Gregor Robb Glasgow Riderz
8 Robin Purves
9 Fergus MacLeod
10 Daniel Cutler Bronte Wheelers

why not waste two pounds?

2010-10-29T11:00:00.003+01:00

We have a limited edition of these superb car stickers at an unbelievable price of only two pounds so why not show your support for the association in these two fallow weekends?

Paypal gift to scottishcyclocross@gmail.com include your name and address and join the trendy crew