The Manx Mountain Bike Club

There will be a special night-time Trailquest on Saturday 24th January 2009 - HQ at South Barrule Plantation car park.  Start times from 5pm.  This will be over a much smaller area than usual. Duration - 90 minutes.  The checkpoints will be positioned around South Barrule / Cringle / Corlea and possibly Stoney Mountain Plantations at easy-to-find locations such as track junctions etc and marked with scotchlite-tape.  All checkpoints will be worth the same value.  Mandatory teams of 2 (for safety reasons).  Otherwise, usual TQ rules apply.  Adjourn to the Baltic in Foxdale for social afterwards.  Further details will be posted nearer the date on www.trailquest.manxtimingsolutions.com

November 20th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Manx Mountain Bike Club’s 2008/9 Handicap Series took place on Sunday at Archallegan Plantation in perfect conditions.  Riding the new Specialised Epic Julian Corlett set a blistering pace and was in a class of his own until his tyre exploded and put him out of the race.  Ronan O’Toole took over the lead with Graham Hughes pushing him hard in 2nd place.  Martin Bonser swapping his single speed bike for gears took 3rd place.  Julie Lyness was first female across the line with a great performance considering she is recovering from a broken wrist, with Alicia Corlett 2nd female rider.

November 19th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (1)

The first round of the Junior Mountain Bike Championships took place at Archallagan Plantation on Sunday and the good weather brought out a fantastic turnout of 30 riders in the 8 to 11 age group.Four laps of the short circuit around the single track proved challenging but every one completed the race.
Juan Hunter eventually took the win from Mathew Clague with road racer Mathew Bostock coming third after a couple of off’s.
For the first time in the history of the Junior Championships the 12-16 age group raced in the adults handicap race over two laps of a long course around the plantation,some even carried on for the full three laps to take points in the adult championship as well.Joe Kelly taking the win from Thomas Mazzone with Jake Kelly and Nick Corlett coming third and forth.Out of eleven riders there were no retirements!

8-11 Age Group.1,Juan Hunter,2,Mathew Clague,3,Mathew Bostock,4,Jacob Glover,5,Owen Dudley,6,Luke Smith,7,Brody Hewison,8,Mathew Draper,9,Eoghain Sherrard,10,Joseph Haddock,11,Peter Beaumont,12,Ciaran Sherrard,13,Sam Gaunt,14,Joseph Corkish,15,Callum Clague,16,
Anthony Cawte,17,Breeshey Cain,18,Thomas Longden,19,Thomas Bostock,20,Mathew Cain,21,Megan Comaish,22,Josh Smith,23,Joseph Gaunt,24,Jamie Comaish,25,Emma Nicholson,26,Robert Stephenson,27,Anthony Stephenson,28,Cameron Malluson,29,Andrew O’Neill,
See the adults race report for 12-16 result

November 19th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (7)

Social rides for ladies (and if any gents want to turn up they will be made welcome) will continue on a Sunday. from various locations.

Nikki is arranging them and leading them on my behalf and any new ladies will be made most welcome.
Cheers Caroline (Mad manx cow)

November 16th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (1)

As we have quite a few race numbers left over for 2008 and the need to keep costs
down in the new year, we have decided to continue using the 2008 race numbers into 2009.
All memberships will lapse at the end of this year so you will have to renew as normal
(membership form will be posted on the site once final details have been sorted) but you will
be given the same number.  New membership cards will be issued for 2009. If your race
number is unusable, please bring it along to the next event and we will exchange it for a new
one for £1.  Please remember that numbers must not be cut down or altered. No times will be
recorded for dodgy numbers!

November 15th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (3)

Don’t forget that Sunday 16th November is the first round for both the Junior and Senior Handicap Cross Country Races at Archallagan Plantation main car park (at the end of the access road).  For details on the Junior race - see earlier post by Chris Corlett.
For the seniors, signing on is at the usual time of 9am for a 10am start.  Please sign on in good time. Don’t forget your race numbers….

November 15th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (2)

As we have quite a few race numbers left over for 2008 and the need to keep costs down in the new year, we have decided to continue using the 2008 race numbers into 2009. All memberships will lapse at the end of this year so you will have to renew as normal (membership form will be posted on the site once final details have been sorted) but you will be given the same number.
New membership cards will be issued for 2009. If your race number is unusable, please bring it along to the next event and we will exchange it for a new one for £1. Please remember that numbers must not be cut down or altered.  No times will be recorded for dodgy numbers!

November 15th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The new Championship starts on Sunday 16 November 09.00am sign on 09.30am start. There is a new format for the races:-
Ages 8 - 11, plus beginners, on a short course adjacent to the start finish area which will be signposted. It will be a mass start first over the line is the winner.
Ages 12 - 16 will race in the adults handicap race around the long course which is not difficult but longer distance than they did last season.
It will be over 3 laps but if you only complete 1 lap you will still be given a position and championship points. We feel this type of race will improve the 12 - 16 class.
Over the Summer 12 year old Nick Corlett took part in the adults handicap series and came 5th overall which goes to show it can be done.
The idea is to complete as many laps a possible.
There will be 5 races over the Winter all at Archallagan which makes it easy to work out handicaps, and children can practice the course between races with parents.
All riders must wear a helmet, have a parent in attendance at all times and bring a drink.
Entry is £5 per child.
If you have a race number from last year please bring it with you and we need parents as marshals along the course.
Any questions can be answered by calling Chris on 853325 after 6pm.
Remember mountain biking is an extreme sport and you ride at your own risk.

November 4th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

This weeks race at Archallagan has been cancelled due to it clashing with Remembrance Sunday and will now take place on the 16th November at Archallagan. Instead we will be having a social ride leaving from the N.S.C car park at 09:00. All are welcome.

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Presentation Night

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The clubs annual presentation night is this Saturday night and is being held at the Claremont Hotel. Doors are open at 19:00 with the food being served at 19:30. We will then have a short break for drinks and a chat and we will then be having a quiz.

Tickets are available at Eurocycles and Bikestyle and cost £12.50 for members and £15.00 for non members.

Big thanks go to Denham Eke who has kindly donated £500.00 in prizes and has also offered a prize of a meal for two at the Claremont.

November 3rd, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Comments (2)