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The new 2013 Wednesday Night Youth League will run from 17th April until 17th July incl.

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Cog Set members are invited to take part in this new Wednesday Night Youth League.

Events 1 to 13 will take place 17 April—10 July, Event 14 (17 July) will be a one off race and league presentation evening. Total of 9 best scores out of 13 events. Must ride at least 6 events to get 1st/2nd or 3rd prize. British Cycling Race Licence required (Day licence can be purchased at £1.50).
To obtain a BC Membership/Racing licence follow this link http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/membership/article/mem-Racing-Licence-Prices-0
Please download our Wednesday Night Youth League Poster for full details

You will need to have your Gears Restricted for your age category. For advice please speak to one of the coaches or see gear restrictions

We cant run these events without a few willing volunteers! Click here http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/1153771912097 to see what roles need filling and to volunteer your help'

Please note these races have replaced the previous Tuesday league
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2012 Tuesday Night Results can be found : http://www.saltayrecycling.com/youth-league-weekly-results/
SACA Wk 9 - Tuesday Night Racing Photos
A&B : http://www.flickr.com/photos/44689647@N07/sets/72157629998673973
C, D & E http://www.flickr.com/photos/44689647@N07/sets/72157629998850781/

The British Schools Cycling Association National Circuit Race Championships will be held on the 30th June at Salt Ayre. In this competition you race in the name of your school. The age categories are done on the basis of school years and the gear restrictions are slightly different but otherwise it is just the same as any other sort of racing that you might do at Salt Ayre on a Wednesday night or CDNW.

The closing date for entries is Sunday 16th.

To enter visit : http://www.bsca.org.uk/wordpress/events/36/bsca-national-circuit-championship/
Download the entry form, print off and send with a cheque (or bring on to Cog Set on a Saturday morning). We think this is a great way to get schools interested in your sport and even if you don't think you could be the National Schools Champion - think how good that sounds! - there is a team prize for each age category so if you and a couple of school friends enter you could win the prize for best team (3 riders).
Don't delay - enter today!
Because Cog Set is affiliated to British Schools Cycling Association it is NOT necessary to pay the £2 surcharge.

9th March, 16th March & 23rd March 2013

Three week series, entry fee is £23 for the series. Online entry opens on 1st January. Please be aware that you are entering all three events in the Dolan Series (9th, 16th and 23rd March) with this one online entry purchase

The Youth A Boys entries may be split into 2 Groups depending on the numbers; 1st Year A / 2nd Year A

For Further Info Visit : https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/83172/Dolan-Schools-Circuit-Races-1

Pre-entry Fees :
Youth A (U16) - £9
Youth B (U14) - £9
Youth C (U12) - £8
Youth D (U10) - £6
Youth E (U8) - £6
ENTRY ON THE DAY - ADD £2! For Pre-entry visit http://www.cdnw.org/youth_league.html

Download CDNW - Round 7 Results here
Download CDNW Overall Results - 2010
Download CDNW Overall Results - 2009

During the bank holiday weekend CDNW have a 3 day International youth tour

READ PRESS RELEASES WITH RACE DETAILS :

Day 1 - Blackpool - FY1 2HB
Day 2 - Salt Ayre, Lancaster
Day 3 - Preston Sports Arena, PR2 1SG. 5 races across 3 days,
Full race details can be found :
No postal entries or no entry on the day.
To enter, follow the link at www.cdnw.org

The “Cog Set Catering Team” will be in attendance on Sunday 26th, serving their fabulous refreshments at Salt Ayre. Why not support your fellow team mates or just come along for a bacon buttie! (Donations of cakes gratefully received at Cog Set on Sat 25th).

The 2012 IOM Junior and Youth Tour takes place on the May Bank holiday weekend. The Tour commences on Friday evening 4th May and concludes on Sunday May 6th 2012.

FOR DETAILS OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERIES SEE : http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/roa20111116-road-2012-National-Youth-Circuit-Series-0?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=vanityurl&utm_campaign=nationalyouthcircuitseries

For all of you that want a bit of winter training and some good fun why not take part in some cyclocross racing. This is a short winter series, which runs from September to mid January throughout the north west. With 10 events out of 14 counting to the points. For an introduction in cyclocross visit : http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/go-rideracing/article/gorideracing-An-Introduction-to-Cyclo-Cross-0
A full list of events can be found : http://nwcca.org.uk/2012/06/north-west-cyclocross-dates-for-2012-13/

Click the link below to see what Cog Set Members have been up to at National School of Racing - Mallory Park
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/article/gb20110307-School-Days-for-Youth-Talent-0

Click here to download RESULTS for the Olympic Themed Event - 14 July 2012

Click here to download RESULTS for the Youth Races - 19 May 2012

Click here to download RESULTS for Go Ride Racing Event 28th April 2012
VIEW PHOTOS HERE
https://picasaweb.google.com/stevemahe/20120428?authkey=Gv1sRgCLmsq7rJr7ircw&feat=email#

If you are New to Racing download an_introduction_to_racing_by_matt_winston.pdf
It is a little out of date - but still has some very useful information

If you would like to enter CDNW Series of Races , you need to do the following:

1) Become a member of British Cycling.
Visit https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/bcf/bcApplicationFormTmp.asp?promo=none and claim your free ‘bronze membership’ (please make sure you enter club details as ‘Salt Ayre Cog Set – not Salt Ayre Cycling Association).

2) CDNW (Cycling Development North West)
Visit www.cdnw.org - ‘CDNW youth league’ download and complete British Cycling Entry Form and forward with your payment. (It costs less if you register for CDNW races in advance)

3) Correct Gear Restrictions
If you are new to racing, you need to check your gearing is set correctly for the race you are entering - see gear restrictions or speak to one of the coaches for guidance

In case some of you are confused here is a quick guide to the gear restrictions for youth racing. If you want to compete in circuit races you will need the following Gear Restrictions.

These restrictions should apply to all mass start races you take part in (I.E. not time trials). At most races you will be asked to have your gears checked before you sign on If you are found to be over geared you will have to rectify the problem before you are allowed to race. When going for gear checks the person checking the gears will probably appreciate it if you have your bike set in the highest gear you can (this helps make the check quicker).

N.B for the Tuesday night racing at salt ayre the rules on gear checks are relaxed slightly so if you have not yet got your gears restricted don't be put off however it is best to get on the correct gear so you are used to it for the next level of racing