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Do you know what to do if someone has an accident while out on a Club Run? Steve Evans trains paramedics for the North West Ambulabnce Service and he will be giving a talk at the club room on that subject so it would be good to come and find out.

From April to September the club runs a series of time trials on each Thursday. These are based on the ten mile distance with (usually) three twenty five mile distance events on the last Thursday of May, June and July.

For 2014 there will be a points competition with Medals for the winners. details of the rules coming soon. The revised course is shown on the detailed page below – the turn into Doles Lane is eliminated from the course.

Riders will be required to NOT STAND at the finish to eliminate congetion and danger – there will be a “finish position” further along the road where riders can gather.

Rides are open to all comers but under 18’s must have Parental consent.

A couple of important safety notes regarding Start and Finish. Riders warming up and coming south down the main road must not turn right in to Liverpool Old Road (parking area) at the start. Continue to the roundabout and turn there.

After the finish continue to the Doles Lane junction where riders can hand in their numbers and get their times from a marshal. No U turns in the vicinity of the finsh – and do not congregate around the timekeepers.

The Course D10/18

Start opposite the end of 9th complete kerbstone after grid at junction of A59 and old road just north of Carr House Island. Proceed onto A59 in direction of Preston and continue north via Much Hoole and Gill Lane islands to turn at Hutton Island (4.23 miles). Retrace along A59 via Gill Lane and Much Hoole Islands, past the start to Carr House Island (8.55 miles). Left along B5247 for approximately 800 yards then Left again into North Road (B5248). Continue for just less than 1 mile to finish opposite Telegraph Pole 161, 12 yards before
entrance to Nettlefold Nursery (10.00 miles).

The course is shown on the map below. To view the map in more detail click “Map my Ride”. The route can be downloaded as a gpx file from the window which opens. (For a larger map click the arrow icon in the map corner. Try the 3D flyover to see a video of the route)

The Club Room opened on 14th April 1989. Come along on 14th April 2014 and celebrate the event – bring your own beverages. We will be having a picture of all Club members present at about 7.00.pm so BRING CLUB KIT.

El Presidente (aka Colin Baldwin) will be hosting an informal forum at the Club Room on Rotten Row. Come along and join in the fun at 6:45 pm.

Alan Stark is not available for this ride so we are sorting out a leader – the detalis and destination will follow in due course so watch this space (again).

Car Parking is on Liverpool Old Road. First rider off at 7.01pm

Sign on from 18:20 to 18:50 in Liverpool Old Road which is on the left of the A59 just north of Carr House Island.

The Course D25/5

Start at grid in road at end of bus stop lay-by on A59 West of Coe Lane traffic lights, Tarleton. Proceed to Tarleton traffic lights where filter left (M). Continue on A59 to Rufford where right at Hesketh Arms (M) into B5264 (3.239miles). Continue on B5264 through Holmeswood to Mere Brow Island (7.305miles) where left (M) onto A565. Continue west on A565 via Banks Island to Plough Island (M) (9.986miles). Encircle island and retrace via Banks Island to Mere Brow Island (M) (12.708miles). Encircle island and repeat circuit to Banks Island, Plough Island (15.432miles), Banks Island and Mere Brow Island (18.154miles), where right (M) on to B5264 through Holmeswood to Rufford (22.261miles). Left (M) onto A59 to finish opposite public footpath sign and stone post at entrance to field 20 yards before route direction sign and 150 yards before Tarleton traffic lights (25miles).

The course is shown on the map below. To view the map in more detail click “Map my Ride”. The route can be downloaded as a gpx file from the window which opens. (For a larger map click the arrow icon in the map corner. Try the 3D flyover to see a video of the route)

The next informal forum with El Presidente will be on Monday 7th July at 8.00. pm in the Club Room.

A salute to the Bill Bradley ride which unfortunately is not happening this year – visiting Jubilee Tower and some other parts of the route – exact details to follow in due course.

This event promoted by the club is on Saturday 26th July. The first rider is off at 14.00. The course is the D25/3 – Melling – Bickerstaffe – Rainford – Melling. If you can help – and we do need helpers – please contact Richard Cary on 0783 796 6580 / 01704 874667 richardcary3@aol.com or via the Contact Form.

Marshalls are required for this event. If you can help the HQ is at Aughton Village Hall- Marshalls are required from 8.30.am.

Colin Baldwin aka El Presidente will be hosting the informal gathering at 8.00.pm at the Club Room

100 ml club run to Settle – Grand Depart 0830 Plough, 0845 Blackgate Lane

Colin Baldwin aka El Presidente will be hosting his informal monthly forum in his usual inimitable style – all welcome

Details now available. (see here for the latest info) The route is from the Pier Head and around Sefton Park -8 laps of a 13.1km. There is a”Sky Ride” (5 miles) starting at 9.00.am and the stage starts at 2.15.pm. The “Promo” zone is open from 10.00.am. Watch this space for any planned SCC rides to the event.

Proceeds go to NW Air Ambulance. This is not a ‘Commercial’ sportive ride. Start and finish is at Roots Cafe, Catforth. See link here for more

September ride on the 21st will be to Beacon Fell — about 60 mile round trip from the Plough. Nothing too desperate in terms of hills – however there is the optional loop of the Fell for those feeling a bit braver!

Meet at the Plough at 9.00 / Blackgate Lane 9.15am.

Come along to the Club Room between 9.00am and 2.00.pm. and support the day. Club runs will start and finish at the club room. Donations of cakes etc welcome.