SCCA Hawk Plant 2-Up Time Trial Series 2013

2 Up Championship Rd2 17/5/2013 – Oswestry Paragon  Hafren entered four teams into round two of the Hawk Plant 2 Up - Time Trial Series, conditions were cold with a tough headwind on the outward leg. Course would be best described as undulating and a true test of one’s reserve. Results 1 Richard Nickless & Ed Middleton Nova Raiders 23.15 2 Delwyn Jones & Steve Elcocks Wrekinsport 23.22 3 Andrew Birch & Alan Lewis Tri Smart / UA 2...

A strong show by Medwyn at the Parker series

Whilst 21 members of HCC headed off  to the Oswestry Paragon Cycling Club's 50m relaiability ride, Medwyn headed off to Prees to fly the HCC flag at Round 5 of the SCCA Parker series events. Medwyn went into the event of the back of a blistering win in round 2 of the HCC's time trial series the previous Wednesday and lined up against a strong field of 34 other riders on a cold, blustery morning. Despite what seemed a headwind all the way (appart fr...

Membership Update

Hafren CC has hit a milestone with over 50 members so far this year! With lots going on within the club it's very exciting to be a part of this friendly growing club With our TT series into its 3rd week everyone is welcome on a "come and try basis" for the first time. But don't forget that if you want your TT points to count your membership must be up to date. Click on the membership section to download a membership form

Oswestry Paragons Reliability Trial

21 Hafren CC members and friends alike braved the blustry conditions for a lumpy ride around mid wales. Event distance was 49 Miles with many members riding to and from the start at Llanyblodwel and banking 70 plus miles. All enjoyed a tuff day in the saddle for a worthwhile charity - HOPE HOUSE. Special thanks to our host’s Oswestry Paragon and the tea & cake, it certainly hit the spot. ...

Keith’s Backyard

Postponed  Keith’s Backyard Unfortunately due to tomorrows forecasted torrential down pour in North Wales, the decision has been made to postpone “Keith’s Backyard” Ride.  However all is not lost and it’s been decided to go and support our neighbouring club Oswestry Paragon’s in there Reliability ride.  The plan is to meet at the flash Welshpool 08:30 leaving 08:45 prompt and ride up to Llanyblodwel Village Hall, complete reliability ride, consume te

Two’s Company

SCCA Hawk Plant 2-Up Time Trial Series 2013 An inter-club series based on 10 mile events using standard club courses. All are 'Entry on the Line' and for 2013 the SCCA points scoring will be the same as that used for the Parker series. The best four scores over the season for the same pairing will count towards the medal places. A Two up time trial adds an extra mix of tactics and bike handling skills to the usual – put your head down and cycle as fa

Hafren CC at the Dyfi Enduro 2013

Hafren Riders Conrad Taylor, Nathan Seymour and David Morris Tackle the Dyfi Enduro 2013! Ride report from Conrad Taylor The first bank holiday in May saw the return of the now legendary Dyfi Enduro. The event, now in its twelfth year, has become one of the most eagerly anticipated mountain bike events on the calendar. This year the 800 available places sold out in an astonishing 20 minutes. It really has asserted its self as one of the UK’s premi...

Dragon 2-Day

Well I've taken the plunge.....!! I have now entered the LVRC Dragon 2 Day on 1st/2nd June which is held in the Neath Valley at Resolven. It would be good to get a few of us HCC Vets down there to give it a go. Below is an extract from the LVRC website with some more detail about the event. I will be working on the events calendar next week on the HCC website and will publish my race plan and some suggestions as to which events might be good to do ah

Time Trialling – It’s not all carbon wheels and funny helmets

As the starter call’s your number you roll up to the start line as you watch the previous rider disappear into the distance. Seems like the wind is picking up the closer it gets to your ride. The starter calls 30 seconds to go and it times to get your thoughts together, ahead of you lies ‘the race of truth’. The only person who can affect the outcome of your race is you. The pusher-off holds your bike and you clip into your pedals and your ready to...