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4th Event added to the Velo29 Winter Series

Wednesday 9th February 2011

by Richard Williamson

Due to popular demand, we hae added a 4th event to the Winter Series. Format will be the same as the other 3 races, 11:30 Go-Race/ 4th Cat, 8 laps. 12:30 E/1/2/3/4 Handicapped 15 laps. £15.00 The venue will be Croft and the race will take place on Saturday 5th March. Many of the “hitters” [...]

12th February race cancelled

Wednesday 12th January 2011

by Dan

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the 12th February round of the Velo29.com winter series. The circuit now has to have a quiet weekend once a month so as not to upset local residents… I think this was originally in relation to the motor events but has unfortunately filtered through to cycling events too. All [...]

New Premier Calendar Team for 2011

Sunday 28th November 2010

by Dan

Story posted November 25, 2010 on British Cycling Website | Team Press Release North East based racing Team Velo29 have put together a new Premier Calendar Squad for the 2011 season. Velo29, sponsored by online bike store www.velo29.com have been around for a few seasons and are now ready to move into the top echelons [...]

New riders and category upgrades!

Saturday 23rd October 2010

by Dan

The first update in the transfer season brings 4 new signings. Chris Mark and Jack Rees have come in to bolster the premier calendar squad whilst Thomas Timothy and Jonathan Bean head into the development squad. Judging by Tom’s first training ride last week he definitely has the potential to move rapidly up the rankings. [...]

Dobson Memorial Series

Wednesday 14th July 2010

by Dan

Only 2 weeks to go before the Velo29 Martyn Dobson Memorial Series kicks off at Croft… I hope you will all turn up to ride or to cheer on your buddies. First race is on Thursday 29th July. Here’s the race flyer to remind you of all the important details!



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