ETAPE du DALES was established as a monument of the Sportive scene when it was introduced almost 30 years ago. Now undergoing a revival, this brutal ride in the Yorkshire Dales should be on every hard mans (and womans) bucket list. Simon Warren @100Climbs turned out last June and chronicled his efforts in a feature for Cycling Plus Magazine (out now)
The Etape du Dales is an important fundraiser for the Rayner Foundation. You can find out more and enter here https://www.etapedudales.org/
FIRST WIN of the 2025 season was delivered in the UK, in the mud and by Ben Chilton. National Champion U23 Cyclo Cross, riding in the blue colours of Derby Mercury before he migrates to France to join new team Mayenne V and B Monbana.
PCA REUNION Remember the PCA? The Professional Cycling Association existed in the 70's and 80's and 90's to administer and regulate Professional activity in the UK. The scene in those days was massive with famous races such as the Kelloggs Town Centre Criteriums. Paul Watson is organising a weekend of fun for anyone that wants to relive those days. You dont have to be an Old Pro but we expect there will be lots of them there..
Venue is Cafe Belge, date is 19/20 July. To reserve your place send email to Paul - see the details below .. It's going to be amazing..
2025 RIDERS NAMED
Cycling Weekly published the names of the 2025 Rayner Foundation riders https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/introducing-the-rayner-foundations-2025-cohort-of-next-generation-racers
These riders will all be off to their respective teams in Europe very soon and we look forward to hearing from them all soon. Keep checking back for all the news.
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