Hafren Juniors Newsletter – SPRING TERM 2017 ISSUE 2

Happy New Year to you all.  We hope you had a nice Christmas break and had lots of fun. Over the next few months we will be putting on a number of different and extra sessions. The coaches will be able to answer any questions you have. Please do not hesitate to ask for any further information/advice. Roller Sessions We are planning to put on a number of extra sessions aimed at improving the fitness and performance of the junior riders.   ...

Hafren CC Track Day Special – Newport Velodrome 4th February 2017

Hafren CC Track Day Special – Newport Velodrome 4th February 2017 Every fancied a go on the wooden boards of a modern Velodrome? Well here’s your second chance. After a great day at Derby Velodrome on Friday 9th December 2016 Hafren CC is running a members only session at Newport Track The session will be a three hour coached session. Sessions are suitable for any level of rider right from beginner stage The session briefly will consist of:- In

SCCA Reliability Rides Series

Hafren CC is hosting one of the Reliability Series for the first time with a 100km ride on 9th April. The route is being finalized and the GPS file will be available soon The Full SCCA Series is shown below Routes and sign on information will be updated here as soon as it becomes available, please keep checking Reliability rides are not races, but test of various cycling skills. Rides are run on time standards, so the fastest riders will aim for the sh

Club Membership Subscriptions for 2017 Now Due

Membership subscriptions for 2017 are now due We have an Early Bird Discount for subs paid by 31st January Subscriptions are unchanged from last year New for 2017 – You can now pay On Line with a Debit or Credit Card. Use British Cycling On Line Subscription manager Membership Type Earlybird Sub (if renewed by 31st January) Standard Subscription  Full Adult £12.50 £15.00 Family Membership £25.00 £30.00 Junior (under 18 on...

Hafren Youth Riders at the Velodrome

On Sunday 11th December Hafren Youth Riders headed over to Manchester Velodrome to take part in Welsh Cycling's North Wales Cluster Session. It was a chance to follow in the wheel tracks of their cycling heros such as Bradley Wiggins and Laura Kenny. 5 riders took to the boards, some for their first outing.  Whilst there were some nerves to start with, all of them quickly settled in and were all circling the track by the end of the session having gr...

Hafren CC Shines at Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association Presentation Awards 2016

Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association's 2016 prize winners were cheered on by a good turnout of over 80 supporters at Ellerdine Village Hall. Club runs converged from all points of the County thanks to a glorious Autumn morning for a well-received social and early lunch before trophies and medals were handed out. SCCA Chair Helen Tudor announced the winners, with stalwart timekeeper Gill Morrison handing over the trophies to recipients. Full results here

Hafren CC Track Day Special – Derby Arena 9th December

Every fancied a go on the wooden boards of a modern Velodrome? Well here’s your chance. Hafren CC is running a “Members Only” session at Derby Arena 12-2:00pm on Friday 9th December 2016 There will be a two-hour coached session. Sessions are suitable for any level of rider right from beginner stage Costs – the session is subsidized and the cost will be £20.00 per rider, inclusive of bike hire Travel – make arrangements and share with other members

Hafren CC Coaches and Volunteers Recognized by Welsh Cycling

The Welsh Cycling Awards honour volunteers, clubs and coaches who go the extra mile to make a difference to our sport here in Wales. This year Welsh Cycling marked a monumental year of cycling. Anne Adams-King, Chief Executive Officer at Welsh Cycling said: “We have had a phenomenal year at Welsh Cycling. We had six Welsh riders attend the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, bringing back 4 medals. But it’s back here in Wales we have seen an impa...

Hafren CC: School – Club Partnership

The Club's junior coaches have been buy again with a great day of grass track racing. Following an approach from Powys Sports Development Officer, Kate Preston the club helped organize and run an inter schools grass track competiton The full story can be found on the British Cylcing Website With three schools taking part in the inaurgural event and children and staff having a great day the event looks ready to build for next year Another great

Shortlist for the 2016 Welsh Cycling Awards

Jackie Harris, Emma Sarjeant and Hafren CC are on the shortlist for the 2016 Welsh Cycling Awards. After an incredible year for clubs, volunteers and elite athletes it's time to celebrate the successes of the Welsh cycling community. Read the full story at Britsh Cycling  This is a testament to the hardwork that the Junior coaches have put in over the past few years and the real efforts and progress made by Jackie and Emma to promote and sustain Wome