Meadowbank Velodrome, Mid Summer Track Accreditation sessions.

[Allister]

Meadowbank Velodrome, Mid Summer Track Accreditation sessions.

There will be three more track accreditation sessions running on Thursdays from 6.45 to 9pm on the 1st of July, 8th July, and 15th of July at  Meadowbank Velodrome   ( Weather permitting )

There will be a "follow on sessions" on these dates for any one who has done the ERC or BICCC try the track days this season ( last years don't count ) as well as for any one who would like a bit more practice.

Please let us know if you are coming along and bring a double sided copy of Accreditation log sheet for completion if you want to go through the process.

It would also be helpful to know how much track cycling you have done and what specification your bike is if you are new to Meadowbank Velodrome.

If you are coming for accreditation session one ( That is if you have not done one before) then you will be a priority for being booked in for an ESCA bike loan for the evening.

For more information look at the documents here:   

https://sites.google.com/site/velodromeaccreditation/home/match-logistics

and the page here :

https://sites.google.com/site/velodromeaccreditation/home/match-logistics/novice-rider-coming-for-a-taster-or-accreditation-session-look-here

You can express interest by adding to this thread or by email to :

meadowbankaccreditation@googlemail.com

Each Session has 16 places which will be allocated on a first come / most deserving case / do we like you basis.

Regards Allister .

[Allister]

1st July session

Starting to fill up now, 6 places left,

Remember there is NO entry on the line for this event.

Please let me know if you have your own bike or need a loan of one and if so the size in cm from the top of the saddle to the center of the Chain set axle

Shaun Murphy
Scott McCrae   
Richard Montague
Johny Milton   
Polish Stan 
Neil Mckie                                 
Grace  Wilding (Follow on)
Ben Smart ( Follow on)
Malcy Webb (Follow on)

The forecast is not so good:

16 °c      1.7 mm rain   [Light Rain]   100 % cloud cover   

[Wind from SSE (167°)]    12 mph to 14 mph   

I think we will know if we are on by 4pm and I will post a cancellation on the forum if you can let folk know by phone that would help.

Retards,

Allister
 

[jonnycosh]

Hi Allister,

Could I add on a few more names plese?

William Cosh
Iain Cowden
James Daly
Steven McFarlane

Regards,

Jonny

[Allister]

Evening folks,

looks like that's us full up again !

Now taking names for the next session on the 8th July.

Confirmed names for the 1st July are:

   1. Shaun Murphy
   2. Scott McCrae   
   3. Richard Montague
   4. Johny Milton                73cm
   5. Polish Stan 
   6. Neil Mckie                                 
   7. Richard Hewitt -           73cm ( Yellow Martrac)
   8. Grace  Wilding (Follow on) 71.5 ( Rourke bike)
   9. Ben Smart ( Follow on) ESCA Allocated bike
  10. Malcy Webb (Follow on)
  11. Johnathan Copp
  12. David Thomson
  13. William Cosh
  14. Iain Cowden
  15. James Daly
  16. Steven McFarlane

I do apologise for the last line of my previous posting if it caused any offence, my excuse is that I am using a voice recognition system on my mac and it is pretty good most of the time but the odd word some times sneaks in as was the case late last night !

Regards Allister

[tlottrike]

Hi can I put my myself Graeme Mair and Ruairi Mair down for the 8th July or the next session after that.

tia

[Allister]

Looks like we will have to roll over this evenings riders but with three ESCA track coaches we may have a go for a 32 rider super session on the 8th !

Your names are on the list.

Allister

[Allister]

Afternoon folks,

I would like to point out that I am not a professional weather forecaster,

 BUT

from where I am in Central Edinburgh and looking at 4 weather sites and the rainfall radar I would say that we have a better than even chance of having a rain free evening at the velodrome tonight.

So I will be there with all the kit ready to go at 6.30pm.

If it does rain there is no charge and  you get rolled over in to the next session .

As ever I cannot be held responsible for changes in the weather, you are responsible for deciding whether on not to come along .

Regards

[Allister]

Wow, that's another one full up !

Final Listing for the 8th of July Session :

1. Anna Harris ( own bike )
2. Gemma Neill ( own Bike )
3. Ruairi Mair (fast track,own Bike )
4. Graeme Mair (fast track own Bike )
5. John Askham (Follow on own Bike )
6. Johnathan Copp Aberdeen ( own Bike )
7. Rez Jahanaar ( By Special Invitation + Dolan Precursa 73cm)


8. Simon Richardson, own bike
9. Colin (need bike) **please give us a clue as to the size !**
10. Johny Milton, 17" to 18" ** we don't do trials bikes :-( **
11. Dave 76cm
12. Richard 76cm
13. Matt 85cm
14. Andy Uist 76cm
15. Andy USA

We will do our best to get you on,( Follow on riders ) but as you have already done one or two sessions you may need to "give way" to the newcomers.
There could also be issues with enough bikes the right size as you are all nearly the same!

16. Richard Hewitt 73cm (follow on)
17. Owen Edwards 72.5cm (follow on)
18. Rich May (70cm) (follow on)
19. Kevin Holmes (73cm) (follow on)
20. Grace Wilding (71.5) (follow on)
21. Malcy Webb (73) (follow on)

You can see the progress reports and definitive lists here :

https://sites.google.com/site/velodrome ... ts-ranking


Regards

[Allister]

Meadowbank Velodrome Track Accreditation

You can get the update for the 8th of July 2010 session here :

https://sites.google.com/site/velodromeaccreditation/results-ranking

The session is on Thursday 15th and will be conducted by Rachel Henderson and Graeme Fleming, BC qualified track coaches, following (Flexibly ! ) the same session plans as the last 5 sessions.

Please sign up on the Efgf Forum or by email to

meadowbankaccreditation@googlemail.com

The updated list of accredited riders is here :

https://sites.google.com/site/velodromeaccreditation/forum


Regards Allister

[Allister]

Morning  folks,

I would like to point out that I am not a professional weather forecaster,

BUT

from where I am in Central Edinburgh and looking at 4 weather sites and the rainfall radar I would say that we have NO chance of having a dry evening at the velodrome tonight.

It looks like it is going to be continuous rain with especially heavy spells at 4pm through to 7pm with 100% cloud cover and 97% humidity at a max of 12C

This means that even if it's not raining at times the boards won't dry enough to get on.

So I think the best thing is to postpone the session until the 5th of August when all the coaches are back from hols and we will have blistering sunshine prior to the British Omnium Track Championships and Festival meeting on the week end of the 7th and 8th  of August.

The names on the list will just get rolled over in to the next session unless folk want to change .

Roll on the indoor velodrome !

Regards  Allister