The 1st two berms are currently undergoing a transformation and the whole track is being resurfaced.
Track works
New Start Gate & Other stuff
2008 will see Summerhill setting things off with the help of a brand new start gate. Cheers to Dave Smith for sorting out the new and improved lighter gate! In other news, NEBMX have been confirmed as hosts of the 7th round of the 2008 National Series. This is big news for us and the culmination of many years hard graft by the club. Big changes are planned prior to this event so everyone new and old to the track can look forward to something extra special to their teeth into. Full dates and info about the 2008 race season are up now in the events section of the site.
Eddy
2007 AGM
The 2007 AGM for NEBMX Club is on Saturday 22nd December 2007 at Summerhill visitors centre. The meeting will take place at 1230hrs after training has finished.
Steve
The Brits 2007
Wow, a no.1, 2 no.3’s, a no.4, a no.5, a no. 7 and a no. 8 plus numerous other excellent performances.
What a weekend, which started with horrendous traffic heading to Burnham on Sea in the South West, then Jack broke his wrist at Friday night practice, (I am sure he will be back soon ready for next season).
Saturday practice happened and the track provided some interesting decisions for riders on a very technical and challenging track.
Sunday arrived and the club was represented on the track by Mary,Peter,Aiden,Darcy,Harley,Dan,Sophie,Jenny,Adam,Zack,Mark,Alan and myself . Off the track we were well represented by numerous vocal club representatives.
The moto’s progressed and despite some hard riding Mary ,Peter and Zack were eliminated. Alan riding in one of the hardest groups of the day (30-39 cruiser) progressed through to the semi finals where unfortunately he was unable to repeat his performance of last year. He was eliminated but joined the vocal support on the track fencing.It was at this stage that Mark also exited from the racing in the entertaining and exciting Old school Class.
After lots of nerves both for riders and supporters Harley,Aiden,Dan,Adam and myself joined Sophie and Jenny in our respective finals.
Now for finals time and the tension was mounting.Harley was first up with an excellent 3rd place. Aiden was next in the 9 year olds were he finished an excellent 8th. I was next up in 40+cruiser and I finished 5th. I then joined the vociferous support trackside. Dan was next up and what a race. The supporters were leaning further over that fence, I thought John was going to get on the track! Dan rode his best race of the year finishing third. Jenny and Sophie were next up in the 10-12 girls. My turn on that fence! Jenny came down the second straight going from 6th to 4th, she crossed the line 4th for her best result of the year. Sophie pedalled hard to finish in an excellent 7th place.
Now for the big one, Adam in the 13 year olds. He had dominated his class all day so expectations were high, and he didn’t disappoint coming home with the 01 plate of BRITISH CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a day, emotions were high there were handshakes,hugs, tears and wine all around.
These championships were a huge success for the club. Well done to all riders and supporters.
Steve
Adam Smith selected for Talent Team Training Camp
Adam Smith has been selected for a week long training camp in September with the British Cycling Talent Team. Adam impressed National Coach Jeremy Hayes with his riding at the Hartlepool regional race on 22/7/07. Several phone calls later and Adam has been given the opportunity to build on all the hard work he has put in up to now. I am sure he will take the opportunity to develop his riding further, but also to push some of the established Talent Team riders.
Well done Adam hopefully this will be an inspiration to others in the club.
Steve
Coaching Thursday 26/7/07
There is coaching on Thursday 26/7/07. The emphasis will be on speed development.
See you there.
Steve
NEBMX Regional Pics
A right motley crew!
Finally got hold of some pics of the regional in April. Better late than never! Ton’s of the NEBMX crew. Click on the link below and enjoy some great shots.
Cheers Al
Peterborough National(s)
Just received this from BC.
Due to the cancelled double header at Bournemouth last weekend, the first of two replacement nationals have been set. Peterborough national will now host rounds 3 and 4. Round 3 will take place from Saturday afternoon and in to the evening. This means that the practice schedule will move forward 3 hours. Sunday’s schedule will remain the same.
The 2nd replacement round is yet to be secured, but the initial intention is to stick to the existing calendar of weekends. The option of putting on a replacement event on a new weekend is possible, but not without upsetting another region’s calendar. Due to the proposed “Autumn National Series” and clashes, keeping to the existing announced weekends was considered to be the favoured option by the majority.
Thanks to Peterborough Phantoms for stepping up and enthusiastically offering their services. Thanks also to the officials team, Bolsover support truck team and the medics for changing plans at late notice. For those not used to Euro style double weekends on long tracks, I suggest you get to bed early on Friday and Saturday, keep off the pop and go easy in practice.
My apologies to anyone inconvenienced by the new schedule.
New Saturday Schedule
Open Practice
9.00am until 9.55am Male 6 yrs to 14 yrs, Female 6 yrs to 15 yrs, Cruiser -12 to 13-15.
9.55am until 10.55am Male 15 yrs and older, Cr 16 yrs and older, Jnr and 25+ female
Registration
10.00am until 1pm
Gate Practice
1105-1145 Group 1
1145-1245 Group 2
1245-1400 Group 3
1400-1500 Group 4
Racing
Motos 1530 – 1830
1/4’s 1845
1/2’s 1915
Finals 1945
Link to photographs of second straight refurbishment http://www.phantomsbmx.ukonline.co.uk/newspage_204.html
Coppull Regional
For those travelling to Coppull for the regional double header on Sunday (3/6/07) registration is between 0900-1100hrs with racing starting as soon as possible.
Coaching and Gates
Saturday 2nd June 2007 Gate Practice is on!!!!
It will be at 12 noon!!!!.
Thursday Nights coaching is on throughout the race season unless I post otherwise. Time 6-8pm. Whenever possible we will have gates on Thursday nights aswell, otherwise I will think up other ways of developing your riding.
See you there.
Steve
