The Welsh MTB XC championships were held on the 2nd September 2012 in Coed-y-Brenin. BNECC’s Rob and Craig Rogers both rode in the event in the Youth A and under 12s race respectively. Craig won the under 12s event and is now the Welsh MTB XC champion in this age category. Rob also finished 4th in the Youth A category and 2nd in the Welsh Championships.

BNECC’s Max Spedding broke away from the bunch in the boys under 16 race to gain a well deserved 1st place in the Marsh Tracks criterium on Wednesday 29th August.

Wednesday evening saw the 21st of the Marsh Tracks series in Rhyl. Three of the club’s young riders had a very successful evening! Gaining 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the boys youth category  A race. Results were:

1st – Rob Rogers

2nd – Jack Hulme

3rd – Max Spedding

For the latest update of the Bike Factory Star Trophy positions click here.

The velodrome at Knowsley will be opening in September with the following events:

Monday – Liverpool Century club night,

Tuesday – BMX (a new club),

Wednesday – Prescot Eagle club night,

Thursday – BMX,

Friday – Track League.

They plan an accreditation process for those not already accredited at Manchester , so there will have to be regular Taster sessions for track novices, which means they are looking for track coaches locally. They are still reviewing how many public/ club bookings will be on offer and a price structure.

Bikes will not be available to hire when the track opens. However, eventually bike hire will be available.

A number of BNECC members rode the Litherland Circuit Event on the 8/8/12. Craig Rogers won the under12 boys event, with his older brother, Rob, and Jack Hulme coming 2nd and 4th respectively in the under 16 boys event.

Keith Boardman is running the annual 5 mile TT events through August. The signing on point is the large layby on Clatterbridge Road next to Benty Heath Lane. First person off is at 7.15pm. The dates and type of event for each date are as follows:

7th August – Aero

14th August – Retro (non-aero)

21st August – Aero

28th August – Retro (non-aero)

There are no prizes – this is just for fun!

Keith would also like volunteers to marshall the event.

For information regarding The Bike factory Star Trophy points table (updated 30/7/12), please click here.

Three BNECC members raced at the Litherland circuit on the 25/7/12. Max Spedding won the Bert Owens handicap sprint. Rob Rogers was 2nd in the Youth category A race with Max 3rd. Jeff Vernon was 3rd in the senior race.

BNECC’s Rob Rogers competed in the national MTB XC championships last Sunday (22nd July). Rob managed an impressive 9th place in the youth competition.

Full Results:
1. Billy Harding Paul Milnes/Bradford Olympic 56.31

2. Dylan Kerfoot-Robson Rhos On Sea CC 57.28

3. Jack Ravenscroft Solihull CC 58.20

4. David Creber Malvern Cycle Sport 58.47

5. Tom Butler VC Deal 59.08

6. Danny Fox Solihull CC 59.12

7. Arthur Green Matlock CC 59.39

8. Calum Magowan Peebles CC/Alpine Bikes 1.00.32

9. Robert Rogers Birkenhead North End 1.00.39

10. Tom Craig Team Scott UK 1.00.46