January Newsletter

The January 2012 edition of the Ythan Cycle Club Newsletter is available to download now;


Please click on the following link:

Jan 2012 newsletter

thanks for reading

Col

New Year Run

Hi Folks, We plan to have a New Year run on Monday 2nd Jan 2012 at 10 am, meeting at Graham Parley's. Let's hope its not as windy as the Boxing Day Run.

See you then

Carol

SPOTY

Sorry for the flurry of e-mails and posts. Just a reminder that Sports Personality of the year is on tonight on BBC1 at 8pm. Remember to get your vote in for Cav.

Newsletter

I'm just compiling the January newsletter. I have some input from members, does anyone else have anything they would like to be included in the first edition of our 25th aniversary edition?

chairman@ythancc.org.uk

Also thinking about a ride out on boxing day if anyone wants to join me.

Colin

2012 Ythan CC Kit

The proofs for the 2012 Ythan CC kit have come through. Once again Andy has come up with a cracking design. The drawings below are for the short sleeve top, shorts and skinsuit.

We are ordering the kit from a company called Champion Systems. Note Impsports will not be supplying this kit so do not use their on-line ordering system and expect to get this kit.

We aim to get all orders out by the end of January so please place your order for kit through Andy at:

ythankitenquiries@live.co.uk

Please note no orders can be taken after the deadline so get your orders in quickly. It will be at least six months before another order is placed with Champion.

All orders will have to be paid up front in January, no money, no order.

Sizing

http://champ-sys.co.uk/custom/cycling/size-chart

Check for your sizes on this link. NOTE - the sizing is very accurate and consistent.

Andy found the shorts leg grippers are quite nippy and tight, so allow for this if you have big thighs.

'Race Cut' jerseys are very short in the body and nippy under the arms but are a great snug fit. Just make sure you choose your size wisely, as we can't have too many 'spares' in stock for mis-sizing.

We hope the following people don't mind, but they have all bought kit from Champion System previously and as such may have garments to assist in fitting/sizing, if there are any doubts.

Andy Duncan, Bob Hill, Chris Soper, Nick Thom, Jim Keenan, Colin Allanach, Fiona Duncan, Carol Middleton, John Hunter, Ally Rowe, Mike Giles, Dave McIntosh, Bill Dallas, Dave Harrison.

There is a reasonable mix of shapes and sizes amongst that lot, which may assist in your choices.

Have a look over the champion systems website http://champ-sys.co.uk/ to see the full range of kit available.

Look out for pricing and more details on the Ythan forum at http://www.ythancc.org.uk/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=9

Presention night will be held on Saturday 14th January, 5.30 for 6.pm.

Please let me know by email if you wish to come along

We will be hitting the town later:)

Carol
secretary@ythancc.org.uk

Post new year club runs

I'm just starting to put together the rota for the club runs for the first three months of 2012. Do I have any volunteers to lead the lub runs for some of the Sunday mornings for these dates? Please contact me letting m know which date you can do and if you would like to lead the "normal ride" or the "social ride"?

If we don't get enough volunteers these poor lost sheep will just circle the car park for three hours!!!!

Curry Night

CURRY NIGHT - SATURDAY 26th November 2011 aat 7.30pm

Anyone else coming along?? If you are and haven't informed me please let me know

Thanks

Carol

Turbo Sessions

A reminder that there is a turbo training session starting tomorrow (Saturday) at the Ellon Community Centre at 10am. The session will last an hour, or until the first Ythanite starts crying for mercy!!!!!

Cost is £1.50.

Please arrive about 10 mins early to get set up.

Remember, plenty of water, a towel and a copy of the yellow pages!

Please ensure bikes are clean as we don’t want a bill from the community centre for cleaning up oil, mud splattered on the walls, blood or spewings- yuck

Thanks

Colin

New Ythan kit for 2012

Last night at the committee meeting a new Ythan kit was chosen. Andy Duncan has been sweating over a hot computer trying to photoshop designs together and the committee decided by vote which design (or combinations of designs was best).

 Over the last few years we have been increasingly frustrated with the varying quality, price increases and variations in sizing from our current supplier – Impsport.

It was decided to try a new supplier and Champion Systems were chosen to trial last years “alternative kit”. This trial was successful as the quality was good and sizing was found to be spot on with the measurements on their website.

So for 2012 a new kit has been designed and orders will be taken shortly so that an order can be placed with Champion Systems in mid January. This should ensure that the new kit will be here in time for the new season races.

The new kit is similar to the existing kit (blue with black front and rear panels) and is not a radical change from what we have at the moment. This will mean that existing kit can be used for races next season. The new kit will also have the 25 year anniversary logo on it.

Proof images of the new kit along with pricing, order deadlines and details of how to order will appear shortly. Note the ordering system means we will not be able to order single items or change the order once it has been sent. This means it is vital you meet the deadlines set for ordering.

If you are considering buying Ythan kit in the near future we suggest that you refrain from ordering from Impsport.

If you are concerned about sizing for the kit there are a number of members who have the alternative kit from Champion systems and so you can ask to try on a jersey before you buy.

There is a wide range of garments available which can be found via this link:

http://champ-sys.co.uk/custom/cycling/

A few Ythan notices,

On Wednesday evening at 19.30 at the Ellon golf club we are holding our committee meeting. The main points to be discussed at the meeting will be:

• Membership fees for 2012
• 2011 trophy winners
• New kit for 2012 ~(designs to be presented by Andy D)
• Ideas for our 25 year anniversary celebrations in 2012

 If you haven't yet returned your 2010 trophy to Andy could you please do it by Wednesday so we can get them engraved for this year's winners.

Next Saturday morning at 10.00 at the community centre there is a turbo training session. Costs are £1.50. All welcome. Get there early to set up your turbo or rollers.

Skinny Tyre results

The final placings for Scottish Cycling’s Skinny Tyre youth race series are in. It’s been a great learning experience for the QL guys in their first season of racing.  It takes a lot of commitment from the racers, parents and coaches as these races are spread all over Scotland.

QL in action at Alford

Youth A boys

Zak Loney – 8^th

Wojtek Koscuiszko – 16^th

Craig Ward – 35^th

Youth B Boys

Rob Allanach – 30^th

Lewis Goodlad  (Got mixed up in age groups) – 41^st

Youth C Boys

Adam Loney – 7^th (beating his brother J

Laurie Cunningham – 12^th

Lewis Goodlad (results were split between B & C ) -21^st

Joel Bavidge – 23^rd

Pity there were no quines in the placings – maybe next year.

Well done to everyone in a great first year of racing.

Club run - Sunday 30th October

Club run this Sunday.

Just a reminder that this weekend our winter schedule club runs start. This means that they start at 10am at the Ellon swimming pool. So with the clocks going back that means that Ythan are giving you an extra 2 hours in Bed this Sunday morning. These two hours are provided free with you annual membership.

The club run rota is here:

Ythan club run rota

See you on Sunday

Colin

Deeside Cyclocross - 5th November

Part of the Deeside Doubler weekend with SCX Ballater on the following day. :: Race Times, Sign-On & Practice Times. Lonks for entries and more information can be found here: DEESIDE CYCLOCROSS INFORMATION Time Details 11:00 Under 12 Race - Free Entry Under 12 race sign on closes 10:40 prompt Course open for practice for Under 12 between 10:15 and 10:50 Under 12 race starts 11:00 & finishes 11:20   11:45 Youth Race – £6 Entry Youth race sign-on closes 11:25 prompt Course open for practice for Youths between 11:25 and 11:35 Youth race starts 11:45 & finishes 12:15   12:45 Women’s/Vet’s/Junior’s Race – £12 Entry Women's/Vets/Juniors race sign-on closes 12:25 prompt Course open for practice for W/V/J between 12:20 and 12:35 W/V/J race starts 12:45 & finishes 13:30   14:00 Senior Men’s Race - £12 Entry Senior race sign-on closes 13:40 prompt Course open for practice for Seniors from 13:40 to 13:50 Senior race starts 14:00 & finishes 15:00 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. You will not be allowed to practice on the course unless signed-on. Helmets must be worn at all times on the course. :: Entries Pre-entry can be made by completing the following form found at the link above and posting to the address below or emailed to knockburncx@gmail.com. Accompanying payment can be made in the following ways: Cheque - payable to 'Deeside Thistle CC' Online through Paypal - see link above Entries can be made on the day, however online entry would be appreciated to ease logistics. Postal Address: Steve Boyd 6 Kirk Brae Mews Cults Aberdeen AB15 9QF Please ensure pre-entries are received before Wednesday 2nd November. For any questions email knockburncx@gmail.com :: Knockburn Activities Centre The event is hosted at the superb, purpose built Knockburn activities centre. Newly built facilities include changing room, showers and toilets. The course itself is on the purpose laid cyclocross trails around the centre and man-made loch. There will also be onsite bike wash and catering van. Event address: Knockburn Loch, Strachan, Banchory, AB31 6LL Click [see link above)  for a link to Google Maps. :: Race Details Two courses have been set; a main course together with a shortened version for the under 12 category. A fast open grass course circumnavigates the loch with two short sharp climbs, followed by a twisty woodland section all included with two sets of hurdles, a sand pit and a shoulder and run bank. Race Maps: Main Course - [HERE] see link above Under 12's Course - [HERE]  see link above :: Prizes Cash prizes will be awarded for the seniors, vets, ladies and juniors, with goodie bags for youths. :: Important Site Information Ample car parking is provided at the venue. However access to enter and leave the site will be restricted whilst riders are competing. This is due to the crossing of the race course over the access road and will be strictly enforced. Drivers wishing to leave the site during races should move their cars from the car park to the end of the access road before the next race commences

Curry Night - Hooray

Hi Folks

I have booked the Curry Night for Saturday 26th November for 7.30 in the Nazma, Ellon........meeting in the Tollboth from 6.30 pm

We will be seated in the cosy wee room off the main restaurant but it can only hold 25 folk .....therefore if you fancy coming along for a superb night please drop me a line ASAP

Thank you muckle.

Carol

Club run rota

The club run rota will be updated as more names come forward- don't be shy.

Winter Club Run Rota - Sundays
	Name
Sunday 02/10/2011 -9am
Club run leader	Bob Hill
Social run leader	Colin Allanach
Sunday 09/10/2011 -9am
Club run leader	David McIntosh
Social run leader	Jeanette McBoyle
Sunday 16/10/2011 -9am
Club run leader	Lee Smith
Social run leader	John Hunter
MTB - Glentress	Russ Craig
Sunday 23/10/2011 -9am
Club run leader	Carol Middleton
Social run leader	Vacant
MTB - Kirkhill	Russ Craig
Sunday 30/10/2011 -10am
Clocks change and runs start at 10am
Club run leader	Colin Allanach
Social run leader	Vacant
MTB - Fochabers	Russ Craig
Sunday 06/11/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Bob Hill
Social run leader	Jeanette McBoyle
Sunday 13/11/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Lee Smith
Social run leader	Vacant
MTB - R/way line - White Cow Woods	Russ Craig
Sunday 20/11/2011 -10am
Club run leader	James West
Social run leader	Jeanette McBoyle
Sunday 27/11/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Colin Allanach
Social run leader	Carol Middleton
MTB - Kirkhill	Russ Craig
Sunday 04/12/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Lee Smith
Social run leader	Vacant
Sunday 11/12/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Vacant
Social run leader	Jeanette McBoyle
MTB - Pitfichie	Russ Craig
Sunday 18/12/2011 -10am
Club run leader	Vacant
Social run leader	Vacant
Sunday 25/12/2011 - 0000hrs
Club run leader	Rudolf
Social run leader	Rudolf

Ythan CC Newsletter

The October 2011 newsletter has now been released. You can download this via the magic of cyberspace here:

YCC October newsletter

Ythan QL upcoming sessions

"I feel the need, the need for SPEED!!!!"

Claire - the QL manager posts the following upcoming QL sessions. Get some winter practice in chaps. The build up to 2012 has started!

1st  October Mountain BikeTraining, 20 min session in the car park followed by a ride round the woods/line. There might be a few surprises on the ride round the woods. Cannot say more than that, intriguing hey

8th October No Session. Mid Term Break

15th  October No Session. Mid Term Break

22nd October Road session with Pete as usual in car park

29th  October Mountain Bike race Knockburn

November indoor turbo/ roller sessions - Let the suffering begin ;-)

Sunday runs with fast or slow group depending upon ability and confidence of rider. 9am at the Ellon Swimming pool - every Sunday.

Claire

October newsletter

The YCC October newsletter is due out on the 1st of October. If anyone has any last minute stuff they want to add please e-mail me at  chairman@ythancc.org.uk

Grampian Tigers off road crit race

Grampian Tigers are organising an off road youth crit race on the 29th of October at Knockburn near Bnchory.

Ellon crit Skinny Tyre photos

Some photos from Graham Gerrard

Committee meeting

The next committee meeting is on Wednesday 14th at 7.30pm at the Ellon Golf Club. This will be the meeting to choose which events we put on in 2012.

The meeting is open to all Ythan members

Ellon Youth Crit Results 4th September 2011

	Ellon Pedal Car Youth Crit Entries
Race Number	Name		Final Placings	Team
	CAT A
	GIRLS
7	Louise	Borthwick	1	Edinburgh RC
5	Kate	Johnston	2	Edinburgh RC
	BOYS
6	Tom	Arnstein	1	Veloecosse
8	Hamish	Carrick	2	Edinburgh RC
11	Gavin	Shuttleworth	3	Velocity 44
4	Zak	Loney	4	Ythan CC
12	Kyle	Petrie	5	Wallace Warriors
9	Wojtek	Kosciuszko	6	Ythan CC
2	Harrod	Finn	7	Discovery Juniors
3	Sean	Noon	8	Edinburgh RC
1	Craig	Ward	DNS	Ythan CC
10	Ed	Salthouse	DNS	Edinburgh RC
	CAT B
	GIRLS
19	Lulu	Bartlett	1	Edinburgh RC
22	Emma	Borthwick	2	Edinburgh RC
26	Julia	Kenneth	3	Sandy Wallace Cycles
31	Emma	Finlayson	4	Forres CC
	BOYS
24	Stuart	Balfour	1	Edinburgh RC
27	Rhys	Donnelly	2	Glasgow riderz
29	Ben	Forsyth	3	Edinburgh RC
23	Kieran	Robbins	4	East Sutherland Wheelers
28	Rory	Mellis	5	Discovery Juniors
21	Matthias	Barnet	6	Edinburgh RC
25	Edward	Fletcher	7	Cairngorm CC
20	Lewis	Mulholland	8	Johnstone Jets
18	Alistair	Merry	9	Discovery Juniors
17	Danny	Hedley	10	Discovery Juniors
16	Rob	Allanach	11	Ythan CC
30	Fraser	Kininmonth	12	Grampian Tigers
	CAT C
	GIRLS
40	Helen	Mitchell	1	Wallace Warriors
37	Ellie	Park	2	Glasgow Riderz
	BOYS
42	Joe	Nally	1	Hardie Bikes .com
36	Sean	Flynn	2	Edinburgh RC
45	Stephen	Dent	3	West Highland Wheelers
32	Andrew	Merry	4	Discovery Juniors
43	Cameron	Mellis	5	Discovery Juniors
46	Lewis	Goodlad	6	Alford
41	Struan	Pryde	7	Deeside Thistle
34	Laurie	Cunningham	8	Ythan CC
44	Euan	Kininmonth	9	Grampian Tigers
35	Adam	Loney	10	Ythan CC
38	Joe	Bavidge	11	Ythan CC
39	Danny	Mulholland	12	Johnstone Jets
33	Ethan	Robertson	13	West Lothian Clarion
	CAT D & E
	GIRLS
55	Emma	Forsyth	1	Edinburgh RC
47	Anna	Flynn	2	Edinburgh RC
51	Catherine	Mitchell	3	Wallace Warriors
50 60	Eva Alison	Barnet Mitchell	4 5	Edinburgh RC Wallace Warriors
52	Iona	Pryde	6	Alford Primary School
	BOYS
56	Alexander	Dent	1	West Highland Wheelers
53	John	Thomson	2	Elgin
54	Max	Thomson	3	Elgin
48	Logan	Buchan	4	Ythan CC
58	Callum	Wilson	5	?
49	Ruari	Mulholland	6	Johnstone Jets
59	Owen	Thomson	7	Elgin
57	James	Park	8	Glasgow Riderz