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31 Dec 12: Kevin Rolt and Fergus Muir have posted video, photos and a report from Snetterton.
30 Dec 12: Lost property from Snetterton: a pair of wheels, a heart rate sensor, a track pump, a backpack and a "pair" of gloves that would suit someone with different sized hands. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
30 Dec 12: It's taking a little time to sort out on-line entries for the end of season team championships. Please bear with us, and be ready to enter when the system is ready. Thanks for your patience, and watch this space...
30 Dec 12: Results are posted for today's league round 13 at Snetterton.
23 Dec 12: Lost property from Broome Heath: child's pink ear muffs and small track pump. Contact Shaun Aldous on shaun@aldous597.fslife.co.uk.
22 Dec 12: Posted minutes of the committee meeting held on 11th December 2012.
20 Dec 12: There's a preview of the Snetterton race on the British Cycling web site.
20 Dec 12: Fergus Muir has posted photos and a report from Broome Heath.
16 Dec 12: Results are posted for today's league round 12 at Broome Heath.
16 Dec 12: Proposals are invited for the Association AGM, which will take place after the race at Bury on Sunday 19th January 2013. Proposals must be received by Keely Bunton (Association Secretary) two weeks before the meeting, i.e. by 5th January 2013. Click here for the 2012 AGM minutes. The final agenda will appear here in the week commencing Monday 6th January 2013.
2 Dec 12: John Swindells and Fergus Muir have posted photos, videos and reports from Redgrave.
24 Nov 12: Lost property from Redgrave: a pair of wheels and a visor. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
24 Nov 12: Results are posted for today's league round 11 at Redgrave.
19 Nov 12: John Swindells, Blakely Wells and Fergus Muir have posted photos, videos and reports from Hempton.
18 Nov 12: Added photo links for Grafham Water. Sorry for the delay; we were more focussed on getting the result right. And getting mud out of every unshielded crevice.
18 Nov 12: Results are posted for today's league round 10 at Hempton.
13 Nov 12: More corrections for league round 9 at Grafham Water.
12 Nov 12: The first round of corrections for league round 9 at Grafham Water have been done. The league will be updated when we think the results are correct, so please tell us as soon as possible if there's anything else wrong.
10 Nov 12: Results are posted for today's league round 9 at Grafham Water. There were a lot of difficult-to-see numbers in the senior/junior/elite vet race, so there may well be errors. If you spot something wrong please let the webmaster know.
9 Nov 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 9 at Grafham Water.
5 Nov 12: The Iceni Velo Chris Cross - League Round 13 at Snetterton - is now confirmed. Note that it is on Sunday, 30th December 2012, not it's original provisional date.
3 Nov 12: We are pleased and honoured to be hosting lap-o-meter times for the European Championships.
2 Nov 12: Added womens and senior/junior teams for the Inter-Area championships.
31 Oct 12: Posted Eastern teams for the Inter-Area championships.
30 Oct 12: John Swindells and Fergus Muir have posted photos from Mistley (follow the links on the race page).
28 Oct 12: Lost property from Mistley: a pair of wheels and 3 gloves. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
28 Oct 12: Results are posted for today's league round 8 at Mistley.
28 Oct 12: Posted minutes of the committee meeting held on 9th October 2012.
25 Oct 12: Tony Asplin, organiser of league round 8 at Mistley advises, "There is extremely limited car parking space at Mistley for this coming Sunday's event. No cars must be parked in the access road to the Race Headquarters as it will be will be needed for Emergency Services. Only Mistley Rugby Football Club Members and Race Officals will be permitted on the Grass next to the Village Hall. Rider are reminded that they should not ride their bikes over the football and rugby pitches, they should dismount and walk across either pitch."
22 Oct 12: This season's Regional Championships are at Bromley, hosted by VC Londres on 9th December 2012. To ride this event, you must be a member of British Cycling and you need to enter in advance (except under 12s). Full details including on-line entry on the British Cycling web site.
22 Oct 12: Fergus Muir has posted photos from Davy Down (follow the links on the race page).
22 Oct 12: It's getting late to get your copy, but today's East Anglian Daily Times is devoted to cycling - mainly Fergus Muir's report on Hillyfields. There are photos of riders from the Ipswich BC, Colchester Rovers, Ciclos Uno & Iceni.
22 Oct 12: More PDA operators are needed in all race locations. If you can operate a smartphone, would you be willing to help load up and/or score a few cyclocross races? The league is looking for people from all corners of our extensive region who are willing to help with the scoring at a couple of events. Full training is given (it takes about 5 minutes). If you are not mobile, you can still contribute massively by loading rider details onto the PDA in the warmth of the HQ. Helping at one of the four races in a day makes a massive difference to the rest of the team handling the results. You could even get a free cup of tea! Interested? Please email the webmaster with your name, email address and Eastern league races where you would like to help. Thanks.
22 Oct 12: Corrected some results from league round 7 at Davy Down.
22 Oct 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 8 at Mistley.
22 Oct 12: Lost property from Davy Down: a zip up race top, rain top, gloves and mitts. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
22 Oct 12: Results are posted for yesterday's league round 7 at Davy Down.
20 Oct 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 7 at Davy Down.
20 Oct 12: Another correction in the and Hillyfields under 12 results: Sebastian Dove no longer a DNF.
20 Oct 12: Reminder about tomorrow's league round 7 at Davy Down: be aware that there is a height and width restriction of 6' 6" on the exit of Davy Down. Large vehicles and cars with roof racks must use the entrance when leaving the venue.
20 Oct 12: Please note that there may be a delay in getting tomorrow's league round 7 results onto the web. It's possible they won't be there until Monday.
16 Oct 12: More photos from Hillyfields, this time from John Swindells.
15 Oct 12: Corrected a few names and clubs in the Hillyfields youth and under 12 results. The results themselves have not changed.
15 Oct 12: Geoff Bores, organiser of league round 7 at Davy Down advises that the small car park at the bottom of the lane is not the only parking. Turn left and there is additional parking off to the right.
15 Oct 12: Fergus Muir has posted photos from Hillyfields (follow the links on the race page).
15 Oct 12: More lost property from Hillyfields: a set of keys. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
14 Oct 12: Craig Hamilton has posted photos from Welwyn and Hillyfields (follow the links on the race page).
14 Oct 12: Lost property from Hillyfields: A small hoody. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
14 Oct 12: Results are posted for today's league round 6 at Hillyfields.
10 Oct 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 6 at Hillyfields.
10 Oct 12: Corrected U12 result from league round 5 at Welwyn. League points will be updated after the next race.
10 Oct 12: Simon Parker and Vince Mullen have posted photos from Welwyn (follow the links on the race page).
6 Oct 12: Results are posted for today's league round 5 at Welwyn.
4 Oct 12: Updated the levy return form on the organisers page. If you're a race organiser, please ensure that you are submitting an up to date form with your levies.
2 Oct 12: Click for women, veteran and U12 photos from Baldock from Marcelino Trillo and video of the senior start from Antony Birt (Facebook link).
2 Oct 12: Cycling Club Hackney run cyclo-cross training on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:30pm, meeting at the club HQ: 6 Olympus Square, Hackney, London E5 for youth and adults. for more details see www.cyclingclubhackney.co.uk.
1 Oct 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 5 at Welwyn.
1 Oct 12: Click for photos and videos from Baldock from John Swindells.
1 Oct 12: Lost property from Baldock: various items of children's clothing. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
29 Sep 12: Results are posted for today's league round 4 at Baldock.
28 Sep 12: Felix Field has posted photos from Springfield. Hi-res copies can be had for a donation of 50p per shot.
25 Sep 12: Nick White has posted photos from Hoggenberg Cross.
23 Sep 12: Posted minutes of the committee meetings held on 17th August 2012 and 6th December 2011.
23 Sep 12: Martin Fry, organiser of league round 5 at Welwyn says, "Due to a change in the company running the parking, competitors will have to pay this year. It's £2.80 flat rate for the day. The usual caterers are double booked so tea coffee and cakes etc. will only be available from the main Stanborough cafe, which is a short walk from the car park using the underpass by the river."
23 Sep 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 4 at Baldock.
22 Sep 12: Results are posted for today's league round 3 at Redbridge.
19 Sep 12: Click for photos and videos from Springfield from John Swindells. Also, photos from Jordan Beighton, high-res copies available for £3.
19 Sep 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 3 at Redbridge.
17 Sep 12: Corrected results for league round 2 at Springfield.
16 Sep 12: Results are posted for today's league round 2 at Springfield.
15 Sep 12: Updated the committee page to show the current committee and the last few years' AGM minutes.
15 Sep 12: Results are posted for the Cyclo-Cross Enduro at Thetford on 2nd September 2012.
15 Sep 12: Updated the levy calculator and prize fund document on the organisers page.
12 Sep 12: Mandy Burchett is running a cyclo cross training day on Saturday 22nd September. Meet at Mildenhall Cycling Club, Wamil Way, Mildenhall, IP28 7JU. 9.20 for 9.30 start, till 11am. It's for novice/less experienced youth riders, including under 12s (ladies are welcome to join in too). There will only be 20 places for children, so please book your place. Preferably email: go-ride@mildenhallcc.org.uk or phone 07540 687929.
12 Sep 12: There's a report from Basildon on the British Cycling web site.
11 Sep 12: More corrections for the under 12s at Basildon. As far as I can tell, this is now correct, but if there are any more problems, please email the webmaster.
10 Sep 12: Updated the list of registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 2 at Chelmsford.
10 Sep 12: Corrected results for league round 1 at Basildon.
09 Sep 12: The season is now under way! Results are posted for yesterday's league round 1 at Basildon. Apologies for the delay. Normal service will be resumed next week.
7 Sep 12: I'm getting a number of requests to join the Facebook group from names that I don't recognise. It's supposed to be a closed group, so I like to check who is joining. If you have asked to join the group recently but you haven't been accepted, please drop me an email to explain who you are and your connection to the league. This applies especially to those of you whose Facebook name is different to your sign-on name, and to those who aren't actually riders. Thanks.
7 Sep 12: There is a change to parking arrangements at league round 1 at Basildon. Race organiser Graham Hart has just been told that as there are other events happening, competitors should use the car park at IFDS House, St Nicholas Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5FS. This should be open from 9.30 am to 4 pm. There wil be a marshal there and at the entrance to the sports centre. Use the underpass at the roundabout to access the park. It's about 5 mins walk to the sports centre.
6 Sep 12: Crest CC are running an off-road sportive, the Two Counties Tour on 30th September 2012, which looks as though it might be a nice wind-down after the CC Ashwell race the previous day.
6 Sep 12: John Swindells has set up an Eastern Cross league club on Strava. If you ride with a GPS, join up and compete against league riders even when you're training.
6 Sep 12: Posted more registered riders. These are the riders who are eligible for entry fee discount and league points at league round 1 at Basildon.
24 Aug 12: Posted more registered riders.
19 Aug 12: Posted the latest batch of registered riders.
15 Aug 12: Posted the first batch of registered riders. Remember that you need to be registered one week before your first race, so don't delay. It's worth registering for the league even if you're only planning to do a handful of rides - your registration will pay for itself in just a few rides.
20 Jul 12: We're now open for league entries for the 2012-13 season. You need to be registered at least one week before your first race, so don't leave it until the last minute. It's worth registering for the league even if you're only planning to do a handful of events - your registration will pay for itself in a few rides.
8 Jul 12: Added details of the Cyclo-Cross Enduro on 2nd September, 2012.
8 Jul 12: Corrected race entry fees. The entry fee for adult league members is £11, not £12 as originally advertised on this site.
8 Jul 12: British Cycling are running a Cyclo-Cross Commissaires course at West Suffolk Wheelers club room in Bury St Edmunds on 22nd September 2012. If you'd like to become a commissaire, or you're already one and would like a refresher, please contact Sara Flatt for details.
20 Jun 12: The fixture list for the coming season is now announced. The on-line calendar that you can subscribe to is now compatible with Apple devices, Android devices, Google Calendar, Outlook 2010, and possibly others. Subscribing to the calendar means that you'll automatically see updates.
27 Mar 12: Wanted: 2nd hand cyclo-cross bike to suit 11 year old, who is 145cm tall with 65cm inside leg. Contact Steven Bass.
8 Mar 12: The Eastern Cyclo-Cross Association (EC-CA) is to run a regional Cyclo-Cross coaching conference on Saturday 31 March at Writtle College, near Chelmsford.
The conference will feature a mixture of talks and hands-on practical sessions presented by some of the region’s most prominent riders and coaches. One of the key speakers will be Mark Walker, Deputy Head of the School of Sport, Equine and Animal Sciences at Writtle College. Mark’s presentation will include details of his research into pacing strategy and workload demands of competing in amateur and elite cyclo-cross. Additional sessions include practical cyclo-cross coaching and an update on cyclo-cross coaching qualifications from British Cycling Coach Education. The conference will conclude with a discussion on how to set up a Cyclo-Cross Coaching work group in the region.
The organisers, Mark Wyer (Chair of the EC-CA) and Mark Walker are hoping this will become an annual event, perhaps of national significance, attracting delegates from all over the country.
There are just 30 places available for this event so please book as soon as possible.
Who is the event for?
Coaches and riders who want to learn about some of the latest developments and research in cyclo-cross.
How to book:
The event costs just £5 but doesn’t include lunch. To book a place, just email Mark Wyer and pay on the day. If you do book, please turn up as you may deny someone else a place.
How to find the venue:
Writtle College is just five minutes from Chelmsford in Essex, CM1 3RR. Further travel directions can be found at www.writtle.ac.uk/Contact-Us.
5 Feb 12: Lost property from Bury: a pair of warm-up bottoms. Contact Tim Butler on 01473 414546 or tim.butler1@ntlworld.com.
4 Feb 12: We are pleased to announce that the Iceni Velo event at Broome Heath was voted Best League Event by the league riders.
4 Feb 12: Results are posted for the Team Championships at Bury.
2 Feb 12: At the 2012 AGM, members indicated that they would like some way to interact on-line. So, we've set up an EasternCross Facebook group. It's open to league members and friends only, so you'll be told you need to "Ask to join" when you follow that link. If you think it's likely that I won't recognise you from your Facebook account, please email webmaster@easterncross.org.uk. We understand that not everyone has or wants a Facebook account, so this website (www.easterncross.org.uk) remains the place where we'll make our important announcements. You won't be losing anything if you don't join the Facebook group, but you might gain something if you do.
2 Feb 12: Occasionally, a rider may feel the need to complain about something that has happened during a race. Any rider who wishes to make a protest at either a Commissaire's decision, or regarding an incident during the race must do so within 30 minutes of the race result being declared. Any correspondence outside of this time may be noted but not acted upon [British Cycling Rule 16.1.4.7]. Basically, sending an email on the evening after a race is too late for us to help.
2 Feb 12: The 2012 AGM minutes are now posted.
28 Jan 12: Chris Doug has posted photos from Mistley.
28 Jan 12: Some of you will be aware that one of our under-12 riders, Joe Kiely,
was taken to hospital following a crash during his warm-up at Mistley.
Joe's father Dave gave us the following update on Tuesday:
'First of all it was an accident and we don't want anybody to feel guilty or responsible in any way. In fact I want to especially praise the St John's ambulance people, who were brilliant. If somehow you could pass my gratitude on to them I would be grateful.
There were some bystanders who looked after Joe and showed great kindness, particularly a man with his daughter who wrapped Joe in his coat. There was also a junior racer in blue who sprinted across the field to raise the alarm. I'm afraid I didn't get anyone's name as it was all such a whirlwind, but they know who they are.
And special thanks to Tim Butler for letting me pile all my bikes and kit into his van and looking after them for me and the lady from the league who dropped everything to help me.
Joe managed to go off course and down the steep descent on the adult course where he "lost it" and collided with a tree.
He was briefly knocked out and was clearly in some distress. It turns out he'd fractured his skull and several bones in his face. He had a scan which showed some bleeding around his brain. It was a bit worrying for the first 24 hrs as he was very lethargic and they monitored him closely in Colchester General.
He now appears to be out of the "Danger Zone" and has been discharged home, but it's looking like he'll need some surgery to put his facial bones back in place. We knew he was getting better the next morning when a nurse asked him if he had any allergies and he answered "Just trees!"'
27 Jan 12: As agreed at last year's AGM, there will be an award for the best league event of the season, as decided by the riders. Please click to vote for your favourite event. The closing date is 3rd February, 2012 and the award will be presented at the end of season team event on 4th February.
22 Jan 12: Results are posted for league round 13 at Mistley.
21 Jan 12: If you're racing in the 11:00 race at Mistley on Sunday, please make sure you collect a special timing sticker at sign-on and attach it to your helmet. This is for the "chip" timing system, which we are trialling. We'll be using the PDA-based service too, so we still need yor numbers to be visible. Other races during the day will use only the PDA system.
21 Jan 12: A message from Bary Denny, organiser of the Inter Club Cyclo Cross on 4th Feb at Bury St Edmunds: "Whilst this is a mainly Team Event with the best three from each club counting in each race, we are accepting entries from individuals in all races. Some riders may like to make a weekend of it in Bury St Edmunds as we are holding our Suffolk Punch Reliability Ride the following day. It starts from our Club Room in Shakers Lane with a choice of 36, 60 or 75 mile routes and schedules between 11 and 18 mph. Entry fee £5. This year’s event is being held in memory of the late Brian Philips with proceeds going to help fund an East Grinstead CC team in the Team Time Trial event in Italy where Brian died last year. Full details on www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk."
19 Jan 12: Click here to read last year's (2011) AGM minutes in advance of this year's AGM on Sunday.
13 Jan 12: You are encouraged to attend the Association AGM, which will take place after the race at Mistley on Sunday 22nd January 2012. Click here for the final AGM agenda.
8 Jan 12: Results are posted for Sunday's races at the National Championships at Ipswich. These results are an "extra", showing lap times via the famous lap-o-meter. Official results are on the British Cycling web site. In all cases where there are differences, the British Cycling web site takes priority.
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