Abergavenny Cycling Festival Fringe

19/10/2016

https://twitter.com/clwbs4c/status/788331784933150720

“.＠VeloUK CYCLO CROSS National Trophy Rd 2 from ＠AbergavennyRC - LIVE Sunday at 1:30, ＠S4C. ＠CrosstoberWales”

09/10/2016

CROSSTOBER AFTER DARK

"What is there to do on Saturday evening, in Abergavenny during Crosstober Wales weekend?

How about joining us for 'A talk about cyclo-cross and all things off road with Simon Burney and special guests, hosted by Matt Payne

This free event, held in Abergavenny Leisure Centre between 6,30pm and 8.30pm is open to all. There is even be a bar for those not competing the following day.

01/10/2016

CROSSTOBER WALES - two day cycle cross festival - the first of its kind here in Abergavenny

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/wales/cyclocross/article/20160927-wc-cyclecross-Abergavenny-RC-to-host-Crosstober-Wales-0?utm_source=British%20Cycling&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7580529_Member%20News%2029%20September%202016&utm_content=Wales%3A%20Crosstober&dm_i=BM6,4IH69,BZB4JH,GP0SM,1

Two days of cyclo cross racing in Abergavenny

19/10/2015

ABERGAVENNY BAKER STREET CINEMA HAVE SECURED THE NEW LANCE ARMSTRONG BIOPIC THE PROGRAM (15) .
It will be shown on a Limited National Release from Friday 23rd October to Sunday 25 October (3 nights only).

Please check website to confirm showing times.
www.abergavennycinema.co.uk
The dramatised account of Armstrong’s life stars Ben Foster as the Texan, and not only charts his rise to the elevated status of seven-time Tour de France winner, but also the battle by journalist David Walsh in publishing the truth behind Armstrong’s success – a comprehensive programme of doping.
A host of stars appear in the film, including Chris O’Dowd as Walsh, on whose book, Seven Deadly Sins, the film is based.
Jesse Plemons plays Armstrong’s former US Postal team-mate turned whistleblower Floyd Landis, Guillaume Canet stars as Dr Michele Ferrari, Lee Pace appears as team boss Bill Stapleton and Dustin Hoffman has a cameo role.
The long-awaited film has The Queen and Philomena director Stephen Frears at the helm.
The film’s creators went to some length to give the film authenticity in its locations, bikes and clothing. Condor Cycles in London was commissioned to recreate the bikes of US Postal, T-Mobile and other teams of the Armstrong era.
Foster also recently revealed that he himself took performance-enhancing drugs to prepare for the role, although he would not reveal which ones.
The Program is officially released on October 16 and has already attracted strong reviews, and the talk is of Foster giving an Oscar-worthy performance as Armstrong.
Read more a
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/…/latest-trailer-for-lance-a…

Ben Foster looks uncannily like Lance Armstrong as the latest trailer for The Program reveals more of the film's content

06/09/2015

Writer, broadcaster, cycling activist - Jack Thurston's book of bike rides in Wales and the borders is out this month, and to celebrate he is having a book launch party on Thursday 10 September, at the Station Hotel, Brecon Road, Abergavenny, from 6.30pm-9ish.

Go along, say hello, listen to Tom wax lyrical about how the Welsh invented cycling, and of course, buy a book.

You can read a short preview/extract from the book here: http://issuu.com/jackthur/docs/extract
Lost Lanes Wales: 36 Glorious Bike Rides in Wales and the Borders
Preview extract. Book out 7 September 2015. http://lostlanes.thebikeshow.net/

Preview extract. Book out 7 September 2015. http://lostlanes.thebikeshow.net/

24/06/2015

Here on the Fringe we like to celebrate everything to do with cycling in Abergavenny, it's whats we are about !

This Friday its the turn of the Deri Dash Hill Climb and social with a real Club and community atmosphere - everyone is welcome to ride or just enjoy a drink and some delicious food

Dave James hosts the event on his farm near the top of Pen-y -pound (just follow the road past the Tennis Club and football stadium and keep going) and he is getting excited!

Dave says:

People and businesses' generosity never ceases to amaze me, we have lots of awesome stuff for the raffle and to auction off!

Once again adidas have donated their top of the range eyewear!
Cooks Galley have donated a £50 gift voucher!
Sam Warburton and George Phelps North have signed a Welsh rugby shirt! Stephen Fry has donated a signed Dani King cycle jersey and a £50 Enervit goody bag (recommended by Christine James who used it to get around the Velothon)
And there's lots more, but you'll find out on Friday night.

Now there was even a rumour going around that Geraint Thomas had dropped out of the Nationals to compete, but when he found out that he might have to compete against some of the Welsh rugby team all has gone quiet!

The first of our official gurn judges has been appointed and that is Sophie Bensley, and we'll be appointing another two!

Now there are already some red hot favourites for the prize categories - Fraser Stephens will surely win the most difficult bike to ride up the hill prize, unless we get some surprise contenders?

Surely Richard Bowen is still clearly red hot favourite to set the fastest time, or will his mental preparation be affected after Claire Bowen's nasty fall on chain gang last night - get well soon Claire!

So don't forget the Deri Dash is both ultra competitive and ultra fun, everyone is welcome to take part. The best thing of course is that all the money will go to Tenovus Cancer Care so if you are either coming to compete or coming to watch make sure you have deep pockets filled to the brim!

Hope to see you all on Friday evening.

Thanks

David

16/06/2015

To confirm, this year's Deri Dash will take place on Friday 26th June, with the road closure from 5.45pm onwards. The charity we have chosen to support this year is Tenovus Cancer Care.
Alan Haycox has very kindly offered to grace us with his excellent commentary, which will be especially handy as this year there will be some additional prize categories:
For the serious hill climbers there will be prizes for the fastest in each category.
For those who like fancy dress, there will be prizes for the best dressed / best costume (can anyone better Spider-Man?)
For those who like it tough, there will be prizes for most difficult climbing bike (surely that will be a cargo bike?)
And the one I'm looking forward to most, prizes for the best gurn / race face!
There will be the usual hospitality and raffle so if you are attending please come with full pockets.
Any volunteers or prize donations are especially welcome.
Thanks
David James

14/03/2015

Abergavenny Road Club's Reliability Ride takes place on Sunday 15th March 2015, meeting at St John Ambulance Hall, Abergavenny, at 9.30am for a 10am start.
This is a great opportunity for members, prospective members and club friends to meet and ride with like-minded cyclists.
A fee of £1 per member and £3 per non-member applies.

25/01/2015

Thinking about a summer of cycling? Dates for your diary for this years festival (some individual details may change but the week is fixed)
Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2014 - Schedule of Events - 2015 http://abergavennyfestivalofcycling.co.uk/index.php/schedule-of-events

Cross Country Races (all abilities) Abergavenny Leisure Centre The Abergavenny Festival of Cycling 2015

08/01/2015

TV Coverage of National Cyclocross Championships 2015 @ Abergavenny.

Broadcast by S4C Sunday 11th Jan
• Approximately 12.37 – 12.41 there will be a live inject into the Clwb programme,
• Approximately 15.05 – 15.20 there will be live race coverage of the Elite Men’s Race with Welsh commentary until it’s conclusion.
• Approximately 18.10 – 18.15 there will be an edited package including highlights of the day’s races.

There will be English subtitles of the cyclocross, even though it is broadcast live.

Sunday races will be showed in their entirety on the Clwb website and will be available by Wednesday January 14th. A highlights package from the Saturday races will also follow, but at a later date.

How to watch S4C:

In Wales: Sky 104, Freeview 4; Freesat 104; Virgin TV 166.
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland: Sky 134; Freesat 120; Virgin TV 166.
Online across the UK on S4C’s website - s4c.co.uk/clic - where it is available on demand for 35 days. Viewers across the UK can watch S4C live on tvcatchup.com

Abergavenny Road Club would like to thank S4C for deciding to film the National Cyclocross Championship. This is a new venture for S4C and we hope that S4C will cover cyclocross again.

Clwb: http://www.s4c.co.uk/en/sport/clwb/
Twitter:
Facebook: Clwb

Diolch am gymryd rhan yn ein prawf beta cyhoeddus ar gyfer gwasanaeth S4C Clic ar ei newydd wedd. Rydym ni'n gwerthfawrogi pob adborth wrth i ni baratoi’r gwasanaeth ar gyfer ei gyflwyno'n llawn.

06/01/2015

Take a look at our guide to this weekend's British Cycling National Cyclo-cross Championships being held in Abergavenny

po.st/2015NatCXChampsPreview

Field approaches the nationals in great form after sealing the National Trophy Cyclo-cross Series in Derby the preceding weekend while Wyman is Great Britain’s leading woman in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup standings. And with strong competition in all categories, the Abergavenny venue is ready to s…

03/01/2015

Cyclocross live on terrestrial UK TV - S4C have confirmed they will be filming all races at the National Cyclocross Championships held at Abergavenny and will be broadcasting live racing on the Sunday 11th January