Flashback to the 2021 MTB XC race at Le Guet - thank you to @Martin Gray Photography for the photos.

This weekend (Sunday) we are at Le Guet for ROUND 3 of the MTB XC Winter Series sponsored by Ian Browns Cycle Shop .

Looking forward to a morning of great racing from Under 10's to Elite's.

Be sure to get yourself down to watch.

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The club now has its first Level 2 specialised Road Cycling coach.

Congratulations to our Club President Alex Margison in recently completing his qualification just before Christmas .

More details to follow for those of you wanting Road cycling club coaching sessions 🚴🏻

Great coverage on the Guernsey  Press Sport today

Congratulations to those that have already been pre selected.

Still some selections to be decided but exciting times ahead for our sport.

#islandgames2023 

The World Famous JingleCross is back for Eighth edition!

Sausmarez Manor have very kindly agreed to host again, Dan T is brewing the beer, Ben S hasn't finished the left over Cider and Mark S will be BBQing the Sausages & Burgers. 

Tickets on sale by clicking ATTEND - £5 per person for food only and £15 for Food/Beer/Cider

Prizes for best Xmas Themed Fancy Dress, best decorated Bike and best Blue Peter Advent Crown - we might even ride some bikes! Expect the usual madness

Advance Tickets only - Members tap attend on the event in the Sportmember Calendar in the App or at this link 

https://www.sportmember.co.uk/... 

Non-members click - Register top right, join the GVC JingleCross Team and then click on this link and tap attend https://www.sportmember.co.uk/...

Exciting news - Congratulations to our latest qualified British Cycling Coaches

Well done to Club Members Mark Naftel, Frankie Middleton, Ben Snook, Eduardo Rocha, Phil Eyre and Rob Randell for successfully completing their Level 1 courses recently.

Great work everyone !

Now that the 2022 races have finished its time to update riders age categories for GVC Winter Series Mountain bike and 2023 road events as per the table below.

The British Cycling age categories change January 1st every year, but because we have a mountain bike race series starting on the 20th of November we change our categories a bit earlier as the series runs through into the new year This means riders won't change category mid-series.

Please note this does not apply to Flyers as that is based on School year all other events are based on the year you are born

Please note the change in times from previous rounds - for this Sunday we are adjusting times to start and finish earlier so that a number of people can observe Remembrance Sunday in town.

Please sign up on Sportmember to assist on the day.

Race sign-on and practice from 8.15, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start. Please do not ride on the course until you have signed-on.

We need parents to help marshal and also can all riders please help to clear up after the 2nd race.

Sundays race format: 

8.00am Sign on opens 

8:30am Sign on closes for Race 1

8:30am Under 12s, 10s Practice lap

8.45am – Race 1: Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 20mins.

9.15am Sign on closes for Race 2

9:30am - Race 2: U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1Lap Expert, Advanced, Ladies, Veteran and Grand Veteran race – 55mins + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course.

Now winter is approaching, we have a limited supply of Big Bobble hats in stock! 

A bargain £20 for keep your head warm whilst watching the cyclocross or MTB winter series, or wear it as a stylish accompaniment to your evening attire. Come and see Alex at the cyclocross on Sunday, or email president@gvc.gg

SO EXCITED One more week until the Cyclocross series sponsored by Cycleworld starts.

This is not to be missed. We will have categories for for both X and MTB bikes.

All Details to sign up are on Sportsmember.

More information to follow over next few days about on the day events.

We will have Mim’s Kiosk in attendance serving up hot food and drinks for competitors and spectators.

If you haven’t already done so , please don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the GVC Awards Night

Date - Saturday 22nd October

Venue - Cobo Bay Hotel

Our Guest Speakers will be Sam Culverwell and Dan Guillemette

Ticket includes Hot Buffet

Full Details and ticket purchase on Sportmember

LAST CHANCE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS UNTIL 10PM TONIGHT! 

IMPORTANT INFO - DO NOT ACCESS CIDER X THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO LA ROCQUETTES

FOLLOW THE MAP BELOW. 

Guernsey Velo Club is saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.

Sunday’s road race will go ahead as planned, however as a mark of respect during this period of National Mourning it will be preceded by a minute’s silence. Those attending may wish to wear black armbands.

We intend to continue our programme of events as planned until the end of the day of the State Funeral, however we ask people to be mindful of the very sad and special circumstances in which these events will be taking place and encourage those attending to communicate their respect in whichever way they feel appropriate.

There is a 20% discount on club kit in our Nopinz club shop until Friday 16th September 2022 using code WINTERISCOMING

4 traffic free hills!

4 times the fun!

Free to existing GVC members, £20 for non-members, open to all age categories from U10 and up.

Full details on the event page here

Ride Bikes/Drink Cider/Repeat

With special thanks to Rocquettes Cider - Open to Non Members

Members - Go to the Calendar in Sportmember and tap ATTEND on the event. 

Non-Members - Click on the registration link to right of this page. Choose GVC Cider Cross as your team and complete the registration details. Go to the Calendar and tap ATTEND to buy your tickets. 

Flyers 2022 results from last night have now been uploaded.

Thanks to all the helpers and cake bakers for another lovely summer evening. Great Racing by all the kids. 🙂

Many thanks again to our sponsors Butterfield and all helpers, marshals and cake bakers etc

Click on the link below 

https://www.webscorer.com/guer...

Flyers 2022 results from last night have now been uploaded.

Thanks to all the helpers and cake bakers for another lovely summer evening. Great Racing by all the kids. 🙂

Many thanks again to our sponsors Butterfield and all helpers, marshals and cake bakers etc

Click on the link below

https://www.webscorer.com/guer...

Results from the Road last weekend

Saturday's 5 Mile TT sponsored by Good Rebel overall win taken by Tony Bleasdale with Karina Bowie Jackson placing 1st Female.

Alex Van Katwyk (in photo) took the overall and Div 1 win in last Sunday's 100km Road Race. Danielle Hanley taking the overall Female win.

Andy Gibson took the honours in Div 2 with Kieran lee winning the Div 3 Race.

In the National Championships, Sam Culverwell had a busy weekend placing 25th in the Udr 23 TT and a creditable 15th in the Road Race in what was a very strong field.

Seb Tremlett placed 24th in the National 25 TT as he continues his preparation for the Commonwealth Games.

Results Round up Part 2

Last Thursday's MTB XC Summer Crit Round 4 (Race 2) won by Bradley Vaudin with 1st female going to Kylie Vaudin.

Race 1 was won by Charlie Tourtel (Udr 16) with Adam Le Lacheur taking 1st in the Sports Category followed by Finlay Stonebridge winning the Under 14 Category.

Jim Hamon (Udr 12) and Humphrey Brimson (Udr 10) both winning there respective Age Groups. Sophie Fulgoni (Udr 10) placing first female.

Well done all.

(Photo of Dan Clark - Finishing)

Fantastic performances by Team Guernsey on what was a challenging course at Woodys Park. James Roe unfortunately not able to make the start line due to illness.

National MTB XC - Round 5 results

Charlie Tourtel 4th (Juv Male)

Chay Kennedy-Cook 24th (Youth)

Kylie Vaudin 6th (Junior Female)

Andy Colver 14th (Expert Male)

Michael Serafin 23rd (Elite Male)

Ade Vaudin 9th (Super Vet)

Great racing everyone.

Flyers 2022 week 8 results please click on the link below. 
Thanks to all the extra helpers tonight and cake bakers for another great summer evening 
Please click on link below to se series results and link to races. 
Welcome to our new members and well done to all riders
Many thanks again to our sponsors Butterfield and all helpers, marshals and cake bakers etc

https://www.webscorer.com/seri...

Success for our Club Riders at the recent Southern MTB XC Championships. Many Boxes ticked for every rider, Podiums, Completion and much more.

Fantastic day out for Team Guernsey !

Well Done everyone

A fantastic weekend for the club at the recent Tour of Cambridgeshire.

The talented Helena Duguid continued her excellent form this year with 1st place in the Under 19's TT.

There were road race Podiums for Andrea Nightingale 3rd and Karina Bowie Jackson 2nd to add to their TT Podiums the previous day.

Over at the National 25TT - Marc Cox got 6th place against an impressive field and Alex Van Katwyk managed 17th in his first off-island 25TT.

The works on the electricity sub-station are finally complete, so hopefully we can get crit racing again.

U16s and above, sign on from 18:00, racing from c.18:20, loads of laps as usual!

The second round of our 5TT Open Series sponsored by Mint Brasserie is this Saturday at 07:00, sign on from 06:30 at Vazon surfers car park.

Please re-register via Webscorer by 17:00 on Thursday 9th June.

Round 3 of the Ian Brown's Summer MTB Crit Series will be at Delancey Park on Thursday 9th June. 

Practice from 18:00, sign on closes at 18:15, racing from 18:30.

The Second Round of the Ian Brown's Summer MTB Crit Series will be at the MotoX track at Pleinmont on Thursday 26th May. Parking on site.

Practice from 18:00, sign on closes at 18:15, race at 18:30 - 40min + 1 lap.

Ever fancied giving competitive cycling a go?

We're holding a six race 5-mile time trial series open to members and non-members aged 12 and above starting on 28th May. Full details and instruction on how to sign up are on the event page.

Get in touch if you have any questions!

This Sunday is the Club 10TT Championships on the Cobo 10 course: https://snippets.mapmycdn.com/... 

Usual 07:00 start time, sign up on Webscorer: https://www.webscorer.com/regi...

The final round of the  of the GVC Mountain Bike Winter XC sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop at La Pomare on Sunday 24th April. Please sign up on SportMember.

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 

8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 

9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins. 

10:00am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap, Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 

Deadline for registration for this Sunday's 5mile TT is 17:00 on Friday: https://www.webscorer.com/regi...

*** Please note change of course to Vazon 5 mile course ***

Meet at Surfer's car park opposite (what's left of) La Grande Mare from 06:30, Vazon 5 mile course: https://snippets.mapmycdn.com/...

It’s been a fantastic weekend! The weather has been great, and there’s been some superb racing over the three stages, with 5 new course records at yesterday’s time trial and a new 5-lap course record today. Congratulations to Marc Cox, who held on to pip James Roe to the Div 1 crown by just 22 seconds, whilst Jade Packham’s sprint victory over Hannah Brehaut on the final stage wasn’t enough to stop Hannah winning the women’s GC. In Div 2 Phil Touzeau beat Paul Brehaut by a single second after over 3 hours of racing, whilst Alex Ward completed a clean sweep of all three stages in Div 3 racing his first senior road events this weekend.

Final standings can be found here.

Whilst the GC winners take home the kudos, the winner of the Paul Van Katwyk Memorial Trophy was Mike De Robilliard, who was presented the trophy after the final stage by Paul’s son Alex. Racing in a division of his own, every stage was a time trial for Mike but he pushed himself and finished every stage with a big smile on his face, epitomising the spirit of our Easter Festival.

A big thank you to everyone who has helped put this weekend on, including States Works for sweeping the road at Mont Cuet at short notice and to Mint for hosting us this morning, but especially to all those who volunteered to marshal – without you we couldn’t have raced!

Gary Wallbridge is Cycling Coordinator for the 2023 Island Games and is looking for your help to run the Games.

The Games are being staged from the 8th – 14 July 2023.

Gary is looking to fill a number of key positions, as well as needing a small army of volunteers to be marshals, move barriers, help set up courses etc etc.

You will need to take most/some of that week off work, but by doing so you will ensure the cycling events in the 2023 Games are run smoothly and efficiently.

So, if you wish to get involved please contact Gary by email on garywallbridge123@gmail.com or Facebook messenger to register your interest.  Gary will be organising a meeting of all those interested in the coming weeks to go into more detail the weeks activities and how you can be involved.

The key positions yet to be filled are, organisers for the three road events, chief marshal, logistics coordinator and timing and results coordinator.

Race Programme for the week:

Monday women and men’s TT (morning and afternoon)

Tuesday women and men’s MTB XC (morning and afternoon)

Wednesday women and men’s road race (morning and afternoon)

Thursday women and men’s MTB crit (late afternoon/early evening)

Friday women and men’s crit race (afternoon)

Deadline for registration for this Sunday's 10mile TT is 16:30 on Friday: https://www.webscorer.com/regi...

Meet at Cobo kiosk car park from 06:30, Cobo 10 mile course: https://snippets.mapmycdn.com/...

Tickets are now available for the 2022 Paul Van Katwyk Easter Festival here. The £15 entry fee includes a bacon or veggie sausage bap and coffee at the trophy presentation at Mint Brasserie which will immediately follow the completion of Stage 3 on the Sunday morning. Sign up closes on Tuesday 12th April at 9pm.

This event is open to members and non-members aged 16 and above. Members please use the link above and click attend to buy your tickets. Non-members will need to register for a SportMember account here and select the team 'GVC Easter Festival'. Once added you will be able to purchase you ticket using the link in the first paragraph. Please select your food choice from the volunteer tasks options.

It will be a 3 day stage race, with divisional general classifications based on your aggregate time across all three stages:

Friday 15th April: Stage 1 - Mont Cuet circuit crit race

Saturday 16th April: Stage 2 - Reservoir circuit time trial

Sunday 17th April: Stage 3 - Frie Baton circuit road race

Whilst the GC may be for bragging rights, the Paul Van Katwyk trophy will be awarded to the rider who has embodied the spirit of competitiveness, sportsmanship and good humour over the course of the weekend.

Deadline for registration for this Sunday's 15mile TT is 16:30 on Friday: https://www.webscorer.com/regi...

Meet at Rousse car park from 06:30, Les Vardes 15 mile course: https://snippets.mapmycdn.com/...

Junior rider Josh Saunders got his UK racing season of to a mixed start amidst a 60 strong, predominantly senior field at only his second ever British Cycling Regional A event, the Sandisons 2 day stage race in Dorset last weekend.

The weekend began with a 1 mile hill climb, which saw the 17 year old playing to his strengths to place an impressive fourth. 

Stage 2 was a 10 mile time trial with riders navigating a mixture of tight sweeping lanes and wide open B roads. All of the junior riders struggled to keep pace on restricted gears given a long gradual descent with a strong tailwind. This left Josh placed as first junior overall but almost half way down the field with two minutes to make up in the General Classification going into the final stage 55 mile road race on Sunday.  

The road race was dominated from the start by a brave lone break which was eventually caught by a further breakaway group of 2.  18 riders, including Josh, eventually organised themselves for a concerted chase which would ultimately fall short.  With three laps to go Josh continued to look strong in the chasing group and was well placed to contest the final lap sprint for fourth place, however luck was against him and a puncture would saw him retire with two laps to go.

Please note that as a result of the over-running roadworks in Talbot Valley this race will now be held on the L'Eree circuit.

Meet at the lay by car park at the southern end of Rocquaine at 06:30. Sign on closes at 06:40, race starts at 07:00. Please remember your transponders!

Forecast is looking less gale force than last time, so we're trying again with Round 7 of the GVC Mountain Bike Winter XC sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop at the Pleinmont Moto X Track on Sunday 6th March

Parking in Carpark next to the Moto X Track. Please sign up on SportMember.

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 

8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 

9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins. 

10:00am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap, Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 

2022 Marshalling duties are now available to volunteer for on Sportmember.  We have a slight change this year in that we will be releasing duties in 2 month batches to ensure that all duties are filled. Each club member over the age of 18 is expected to complete 5 duties within the club year. 

To volunteer for a duty. Login to your Sportmember account, tap the Attend button on the race that you want to Marshall, scroll down to Tasks and then tap the + button next to the duty. 

Remember our marshalling system is equitable, by volunteering to marshall you enable other club member to race, and in turn they volunteer to enable you to race. If you have any questions or comments regarding marshalling duties please email secretary@gvc.gg

If you volunteer for a duty and subsequently no show then you will be suspended from racing until you have completed a replacement duty. If you can’t fulfil a duty that you have volunteered for it is your responsibility to arrange for another club member to cover that duty. Friends and family covering a duty on your behalf is not allowed.

The rearranged First Round of the GVC Mountain Bike Winter XC sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop will be at Delancey Park on Sunday 27th February. Expect the usual Delancey Park mix of singletrack, grass and tarmac.

Please sign up on SportMember for any updates and, as usual, limited parking on site. Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 9.45am Sign on Closes

8:45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap

9:00am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 20mins.

9:30am - Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1Lap

10:15am – Race 3 = Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course.

If there’s not enough riders for Race 2 we will do Race 2 and 3 together at 10am

The 2022 membership year is now open and all existing members should have received an email containing a payment link by now, if you already have a payment card saved in Sportmember then your membership will automatically renew or you can pay now via the payment overview section in your member profile (check the screenshots below) – If you have forgotten your account details please use the forgotten password link or send a message to Mark - please don't create a new account.

New members can join by clicking on the "Registration" button in the top right of the desktop version of the website. For those who are thinking about signing up for the first time this year, we offer the following types of membership:

• Family Membership - £110
  • Up to two adults and three U16s in one household
  • Access to all senior road and off-road races for the adults
  • Access to all junior age group races (including Flyers) and certain senior events for U16s (depending on age)

• Single Membership - £80
  • Access to all senior road and off-road races

• DH Membership - £40
  • Single membership for Downhill racing series only

• Junior U18 Membership - £45
  • Access to all junior age group races (not including Flyers) and senior events (depending on age)

• Delancey Flyers - £40
  • Access to all U16 junior age group races (including Flyers)

• Non-racing membership - £35
  • For coaches, off-island riders who wish to remain involved with the Club, long term injured riders etc. who won’t be racing

• GVC Volunteer Membership - Free
  • For those helping at events – marshal duties, race organization, timing etc. but not racing

Senior riders will also require a to buy transponder for either the road/XC timing system (£28) or the DH timing system (£50) depending on the racing they are doing, but these should last a number of years. Transponders aren’t necessary for time trials, hill climbs or U12 races.

If anyone has any questions or would like any further information, get in touch!

To check if you have a card stored or to pay your 2022 Fees - Go to the Sportmember App on your device. 

1. Go to your profile screen

2. Go to Profile Settings. 

3. Tap on Payment Overview

4. If you a card saved, this card will be charged automatically. 

   Otherwise you can tap the Pay button and follow the instructions. 

Peter de Sausmarez has asked for help tidying the Manor’s grounds ahead of the tourist season. Peter has been very generous to the Club, letting us to destroy his pitch & putt course for the last 6 years for JingleX, so it would be good to repay his generosity by helping clear the area around the train ride on Sunday 20th February at 10:00. If you’ve got secateurs, rakes or barrows, please bring along, and we’ve been promised the café will be open specially for us that morning!

The new GVC Nopinz kit shop is open!

Details of how to access it have been emailed to senior club members.

Round 7 of the GVC Mountain Bike Winter XC sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop will be at the Pleinmont Moto X Track on Sunday 13th February

Parking in Carpark next to the Moto X Track. Please sign up on SportMember - more info to follow including a map later. 

 Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 

8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 

9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins. 

10:00am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap, Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 

We’ve got loads of transponders in stock ahead of road season and the final few rounds of the Winter XC Series which can be ordered by emailing GVCPresident@gmail.com.

Can you also please check your transponder’s battery to ensure that it hasn’t expired, as we cannot guarantee you will appear in the race results otherwise!

The next round of the Ian Brown's MTB XC Winter Series will be at Le Guet.

No Parking on the top area all Parking on the coast and walk up. Please DO NOT park in the road!  

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start. 

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 

8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 

9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins. 

10:00am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap, Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 

Please remember your timing chip!

It is with great sadness that we have learned that club founder and life long cyclist, Allan Renyard passed away on Thursday 23rd December aged 79. 

Many of us will have known Allan and his committment to the club and cycle racing in Guernsey. His wealth of knowledge and experience were highly respected and he will be sorely missed but remembered with much fondness. Our thoughts are with Jean and the rest of Allans family.

Allan’s funeral will be held at Spurgeon Baptist Church on Monday 10th January at Midday. More details of what the Club will be doing to honour Allan will follow.

Round 2 of the Adventure Cycles DH Winter Series will be on Sunday at Pleinmont.

Parking at the MotoX car park, meeting point at the top of the track by the nature reserve: Downhill Parking pleinmont.pdf

Anyone 12 years and above come a give downhill ago as all courses are built for all abilities and all types of Mountain bikes, non GVC members £5 entry fee + £5 chip rental. FULLFACE HELMETS ARE COMPUSORY, gloves and pads are recommended.

Hope to see you all there.

For more information or any questions please message me or call Gary on 07781 419540

*********** Event Timings ************

9:00am - sign on and walk the course

9.15am - practice runs

11.00am - timed runs

We are delighted to report that the Guernsey Sports Commission have appointed Paul de Garis (aka Digger) as full time Cycling Development Officer with effect from 1 January.

For those that don’t know Digger, he is a professional coach with a strong background in triathlon. After setting up TRI Fitness in 2013 he helped Guernsey Triathlon set up their junior section, and continues to work with members of their senior squad as a cycling coach. He is also currently joint President of the Tri Club, having recently taken up the role last week.

Although employed by the Sports Commission, Digger will work with us to deliver our plans for the future, and he will likely be most visible at our Flyers and Academy programme working alongside our existing team of volunteers and coaches. Nevertheless, his role is to be a resource to help all Club members reach their maximum potential; his remit covers everything from Year 1 Flyers to Super Vets across all disciplines so please feel free to get in touch with him!

The biggest, most anticipated, funnest, jingliest and world famous Jingle X is coming. 

Now featuring, it’s own song.

🎶🎶🎶🎶Jingle X, Jingle X, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride CX and drink beer all day🎶🎶🎶🎶

And of course its very own specially brewed beer - Jing’ale the Way!

Sunday 19th of December at Sausmarez Manor.

Fancy dress obligatory/ BBQ/ cakes/ refreshments.....

This year we are supporting Guernsey Downs Syndrome Support Group

Open to non members Adults £10 and Under 14’s £5 to include BBQ and refreshments.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=262017

Thank you to all those who attended our virtual AGM last night.

We are pleased to announce that Alex Margison has taken over as President from Mark Smith, who made good on his promise that 2021 would be his last year in the role. Alex is replaced in his previous role of Treasurer by Pete Miller, whilst Steve Palmer was elected as Vice-President, and both Richard Saunders and James Duguid also join the Board.

The following Committee members were also appointed:

Club Welfare Officer: Collette Mechem

Chief Race Marshal/Safety Officer: Steve Palmer

Road Racing Co-Ordinators: Matt Osborn & Chris Earles

MTB Co-Ordinator: Gary Robert

Flyers Co-Ordinator: Adrian Tourtel

Website Co-Ordinator: Mark Smith

Thank you to everyone who helped out and enabled us put on our racing programme last year, and especially to Mark for his hard work and dedication over the last 4 years, the last 2 of which have been particularly challenging through events not entirely in our control. It’s great to have him still involved in the Committee as Website Co-Ordinator, and we look forward to him teaching everyone how to use the timing kit!

For those who were unable to attend, please be advised that it was agreed that membership fees would be frozen at existing rates for 2022 and that an updated handbook has been issued. We would recommend that all members have a read to refamiliarise themselves with the rules and regulations of the Club.

Round 3 of the Ian Browns MTB XC Winter Series will be at Thorntons

Parking on site in the entrance field - expect it to be muddy! Directions will be put out from the top of Frie Baton.

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start. Usual mix of singletrack, grassy fields, the odd earth bank and of course the vineyard! Flyers canteen will be in attendance in the packing shed with hot drinks & cakey goodness.

Winter season race format: 

8.30am Sign on Opens 9.45am Sign on Closes

8:45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap

9:00am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 20mins.

9:30am - Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1Lap

10:15am – Race 3 = Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course.

If there’s not enough riders for Race 2 we will do Race 2 and 3 together at 10am

The first round of the Adventure Cycles DH Winter Series will be on Sunday at La Pomare.

Signs will be put out from La Houguette School, and as usual there will be no parking in the field itself.

Anyone 12 years and above come a give downhill ago as all courses are built for all abilities and all types of Mountain bikes, non GVC members £5 entry fee + £5 chip rental. FULLFACE HELMETS ARE COMPUSORY, gloves and pads are recommended.

Hope to see you all there.

For more information or any questions please message me or call Gary on 07781 419540

*********** Event Timings ************

9:00am - sign on and walk the course

9.15am - practice runs

11.00am - timed runs

Overview

Athletes from Gibraltar, Guernsey, Iceland, Isle of Man and Jersey will score points for their islands in each of five Zwift races held during the winter of 2021/2. 

Any athlete who can claim a reasonable tie to that island and uses the appropriate island flag in Zwift can score points for that island (no individual points totals are registered). 

All athletes must be registered on Zwift Power and race in the appropriate category indicated. Any DQs issued by Zwift Power will stand. 

Each race will have a maximum of 250 points available (except for the final race where 500 will be available). League results will be published on the Jersey Tri Club Facebook (public) group as soon as possible after each event. 

A Committee of Vaughan Robinson (Chair, Jersey), Emily Squire (Guernsey), Chris Walker (Gibraltar), Juan Kinley (Isle of Man) and Sigurour Orn Ragnarsson (Iceland) will: a) choose each of the five events, b) decide on the points distribution for each event, c) communicate the timings of events, rules, results and related matters to their domestic athletes and d) resolve any disputes or queries which may arise from time to time. 

Event 1 19:00 GMT Sunday 28 November 2021: The Stampede (ITT) by Herd Racing League 37.12km Tempus Fugit 

The first 10 riders (from the five islands) in each category (A-D) will score 10, 9, 8, 7…, 1 points. Subject to each island only being able to accumulate points for two riders, a third rider will instead zero out the points available for other islands. For example, if Iceland had the top three riders they would score 19 points and the other islands would only be able to score positions 4-10 (with points of 7-1).

In addition to the above 220 ranking points, 30 bonus points will be available for the following: 

1 points for the island whose rider has the highest 20min watts (in each category A-D) 

1 points for the island whose rider has the highest 5min watts (in each category A-D) 

1 points for the island whose rider has the highest 1min watts (in each category A-D) 

1 points for the island whose rider has the highest 30sec watts (in each category A-D) 1 points for the island whose rider has the highest 15sec watts (in each category A-D) 

4 points for the island with the most overall riders 

3 points for the island with the second most overall riders 

2 points for the island with the third most overall riders 

1 point for the island with the fourth most overall riders. 

Riders in Zwift Power with an A+ classification (appears as a black A) cannot score ranking points, but can score bonus points. Only riders appearing on the ‘Filtered’ view will count in all cases, those filtered out (DQ’d) will not be counted for the determination of any points. 

Event 2 – TBC (18:30 GMT Monday 13 December 2021: BTF Winter Series – Handicap (Hare & Hounds) 31.1km Greatest London Flat?) 

Event 3 - TBC 

Event 4 - TBC 

Event 5 - TBC 

Another great race up at La Pomare, with James Roe taking the top male honours and Kylie Vaudin leading the ladies home for the second round running. Full results & lap times in the 2022 results section!

The GVC Awards Night is on 13th November 2021 at The Last Post

Advance Tickets only from https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=258738

Buffet meal, awards, meat draw, bonus ball draw.

Vegetarian/Vegan options available.

Results from this morning's race at Norgiots are now uploaded. Bit of a disaster with a broken timing wire on the first lap, but most of the lap times are also there.

The 2021/2022 MTB XC Winter Series is coming.

The first race in the MTB XC Winter Series will take place on the 10th October at Le Guet. 

Usual race format of a Kids race at 9am (24 inch wheels and up) on a shorter less technical course. Under 14's and Adults will then have 2 separate races starting from 9.30am 

Race 2 - Under 14/Novice/Sport 35 minutes + 1 lap

Race 3 - Expert/Advanced/Veterans/U16 60 minutes + 1 lap

Sign on from 8.30am at the Guet Car Park

The rest of the series will be on the following dates with locations to be confirmed

24th October 

7th November 

28th November 

9th January 

30th January 

13th February 

6th March 

Championship points will be awarded for all races however only the best 6 results will count. 

Sundays 100KM Road Race has switched to L'eree circuit due to scaffolding in the road at Talbot Valley. 

There will be the 100KM trophy race of 8 Laps, this is a scratch race for all divisions. 

For those of you not wanting to do the full trophy race there will also be a 4 Lap scratch race. 

Meeting time 6.15am and race start will be 6.30am at Rocquaine

Another great evening at Delancey on the road bikes
some great racing for all ages and some good training for our Academy riders preparing for
our first UK race in 2 years in Southampton

9August21 Junior Crits - Race 1 U12 - Results.pdf
9August21 Junior Crits - Race 1 U12 - Laptimes.pdf
9August21 Junior Crits - Race 3 U12 - Results.pdf
9August21 Junior Crits - Race 3 U12 - Laptimes.pdf

U8s and U10s results
Crit Race - 09.08.2021 race 1.xls
Crit Race - 09.08.2021 race 2.xls

9August21 Junior Crits - Race 2 U16 U14 - Results.pdf

9August21 Junior Crits - Race 2 U16 U14 - Laptimes.pdf

9August21 Junior Crits - Race 4 U16 U14 - Results.pdf

9August21 Junior Crits - Race 4 U16 U14 - Laptimes.pdf

Another great session at Delancey Park as the rain stayed away long enough for us to race. great races especially in the younger age groups with our Academy riders getting some great lap times.

U8 & U10s Crit Race Race 1 - 28_6.xls

U8 & U10s Crit Race race 2 - 28_6.xls

Delancey Crits - Race 1 - Results.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 1 - laptimes.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 2 - Results.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 2 - laptimes.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 3 - Results.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 3 - laptimes.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 4 - Results.pdf

Delancey Crits - Race 4 - laptimes.pdf

U8-U10s Crit Race 1 - 7_06.xls
7jJune2021 Junior Crits - Race 3 U12 - RaceReduced.pdf
7June2021 Race 2 Laptimes.pdf7June2021 Race 3 Laptimes.pdf
7June2021 Race 4 Laptimes.pdf
7June2021 Junior Crits - Race 1 U12 - RaceReduced.pdf
7June2021 Junior Crits - Race 2 U16 U14 - RaceReduced.pdf
7June2021 Race 1 Laptimes.pdf
7June2021 Junior Crits - Race 4 U16 U14 - RaceReduced.pdf

U8-U10s Crit Race 2 - 7_06.xls

The MTB XC Summer series continues on Sunday with Round 4 being held at Delancey Park

There will be 3 races with sign on from 8.30am

9:00am Under 12s, 10s and 8s 

9:30am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s Under 8s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter course 

10am - Race 2 Expert, Advanced, Veterans, Ladies, Sport, Under16s and Under 14s  Race length will be decided closer to the time

Pre-registration required - enter at the following https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=240130

The Club is proud to be one of the first sports clubs in Guernsey to be awarded the new Guernsey Sportsmark by the Guernsey Sports Commission 

SportsMark will be awarded to any sporting organisation which meets a set of strict criteria around governance, safeguarding and coaching.

A number of the island’s sports such as football, rugby and swimming already have similar accreditation through their National Governing Bodies. 

Steve Sharman, the Sports Commission’s Relationship Director, said the scheme is initially targeting smaller scale operators that rely on the dedication of volunteers. 

"A sporting organisation displaying the SportsMark logo will have provided the GSC with evidence of high standards of welfare and safeguarding, will have shown us the organisation is well managed with appropriate corporate governance, has sound financial practices, has appropriately qualified coaches and a coaching strategy, and has an overall development plan in place for the sport or club.

"We know there are some outstanding local clubs and organisations that deliver high quality sports to our community but there are others who need help to meet even the minimum operating standards. We want to support all our sporting organisations to be the best they can be and reassure those looking to participate, that their chosen sport is safe and well-run."

"We’re incredibly proud  to be one of the first sports on the Island to earn SportsMark," said Mark Smith, GVC president.

"What’s most important for us is that all of our members and parents of kids involved in club activity can be completely confident we uphold the highest levels of governance so that everyone can enjoy our events safely. 

"This is something we’ve worked very hard on as an organisation over the past few years and to be awarded it by the Sports Commission is very exciting"

Mr Sharman said that many of these smaller organisations are eager to show they take their responsibilities seriously and to validate the safeguarding practices already in place.

"Sportsmark will serve to strengthen safeguarding arrangements for children and young people within sport," said Sarah Elliott, Pan Island Independent Chair Safeguarding Partnership Boards, "whilst providing consistent governance from the grass roots upwards across the myriad of sports organisations and clubs that Guernsey, for a small island, is lucky to have."

The Sports Commission’s Sport Development Officer and Safeguarding Lead Jenny Murphy said the accreditation unlocks extra training support from the Commission, meaning the benefits to clubs and organisations are manifold. 

"We want to support clubs to have longevity, be well-run and be a fun and safe place for children and adults," said Ms Murphy. 

"Achieving SportsMark shows the community that your sport is safe, well-run and has high standards of welfare and governance which should help increase participation and ensure that those taking part in your sport or volunteering are well supported.

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The long awaited return to MTB racing is here on Sunday 11th April.

Round 1 of the Summer Mountain bike season sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop will be at La Pomare. Dan and the team have been hard at work again so expect some new features to be included! 

Under 10s and older due to this being a technical course

Parking will be at La Houguette school

Signs will be put out from the school

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

This course will have a mix of flowing single track descents
Summer season race format:

8.30am Sign on Opens

8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap
9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, Slightly less-technical course. Race duration 20mins.

9.30am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course, however some alterations may be required at some venues.
10:15 - 10.30am – Race 3 = Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course.

Kyle Nelson has won this years Paul Van Katwyk Memorial Trophy.

The trophy is awarded in memory of one of the Club’s stalwart members who is greatly missed and is given to the rider who has embodied the spirit of competitiveness, sportsmanship and good humour over the whole weekend rather than based on results. Kyle embraced the spirit of the weekend and thoroughly deserved to take the trophy. 

Congratulations to everyone who completed the weekend - and to Marc Cox, Anthony Bleasdale, Dan Armsden and Izzie Grierson for winning their respective divisions. 

Big shout out to the ladies for the some very competitive racing and the Juniors for 3 back to back TT's 

Thank you everyone that helped out and made it a great weekend of racing!

We are pleased to announce the details of this years Paul Van Katwyk Easter Festival!

The event is made up of  3 days of racing- 2 Road Races sandwiching a 10TT

Friday 2nd April - Reservoir Circuit Road Race

Saturday 3rd April - 10TT on Cobo TT course

Sunday 4th April - L’eree Circuit Road Race

Full details of each race will be posted on here and SportMember.

Entry fee is £5 with all proceeds going to The Guernsey Society For Cancer Relief. 

This event is open to Non-members, so please spread the word, its a perfect time to come and race with us, all for just £5!

Please click on the link here to race..

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We also have the presentation and first GVC social of the year at The Last Post starting at 17:00 on the Sunday evening, open to everyone. 

Please click on the link here for the presentation..

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Marshals- Due to a course change from the original post on the calendar on SportMember, we are short or marshals for Sunday so are looking at getting these places filled..

https://www.sportmember.co.uk/...

The weather forecast for this weekend looks great, the tide is low and there are no road closures planned - so all fingers crossed we should be able to run socially distanced 10TT's on both days. 

Please check the calendar for more details and to confirm you attendance. 

You will also need to register on the links below. 

Saturday https://www.webscorer.com/regi...

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This Sunday we have secured a Private ZWIFT race - this is an actual race event and not a meetup race. 

Race start is at 9am and entry is open to all Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey riders. 

Sign up link 
https://www.zwift.com/events/v...

The race will be on the Innsbruckring circuit with category starts and race distances as follows 

CAT A/Div 1 - 7 Laps 38.5miles/61.6km
CAT B/Div 2 - 6 Laps 33miles/52.8km
CAT C/Div 3 - 5 Laps 27.5miles/44km
CAT D/Div 4 and Under 16's 4 Laps 22miles/35.2km 

Link to course details https://zwiftinsider.com/route...
and race recon here https://www.zwift.com/news/121...

Race start is at 9am and entry is open to all Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey riders. 

Results will be provided by Zwiftpower - if you are not yet registered on Zwift power you will need to create an account and link your Zwift profile - full instructions can be found here https://support.zwift.com/en_u...

This weekends GVC/Guernsey Rouleurs Zwift ride is one for the badge hunters!

We're turning up the heat and heading to the Volcano circuit! There's 3 badges available for this route. 5 Laps, 10 laps and 25 laps. The meetup is set for 26 laps (just to make sure you can get that important 25th lap done) but no need to do all 26 if you don't want to.

As it's a short lap (2.6miles) and to make it a bit more fun we'll have the rubber band OFF so you can ride at your own pace and jump between groups which will inevitably form. For a bit more spice we've also enabled Race Results so you can see your finishing time.

Total Distance for each badge The “Warmed Up” badge is awarded for 5 laps 20.4 km (12.7 miles), “Hothead” for 10 laps,40.9 km (25.4 miles) and “On Fire!” for 25 laps 102.2 km (63.5 miles) Each badge also awards 1000XP, helping you level up faster!

If you want to join in, you'll need to follow me on the Zwift Companion app Mark Smith GVC and accept the invite - if you haven't got an invite already let me know in the comments below and I'll send you one.

This weekend we’re off to London for the GVC/Rouleurs CC meet-up at 9am on Sunday. 

We'll be doing 2 laps of the Triple Loops course, 83km and 1088m of climbing. 

Rubber band will be on. If its anything like last weekends ride it will break on one of the climbs and a faster group will form. 

If you already follow me then i’ve likely sent you an invite, if you don’t have an invite and want to join in then please follow me on Zwift, Mark Smith GVC and let me know in the comments below and i’ll get you an invite.

Rubber band will be on. If it's anything like last weekends ride it will break on one of the climbs and a faster group will form. 

Hi all, after the popularity of last weekends GVC and Guernsey Rouleurs meet-up we are joining forces on Sunday for another Zwift meet up.

Zwift  invites have been sent to everyone who did last weekends meet up, If you haven’t got one yet want to join in and you don’t already follow me on Zwift then you will need to look me up on the companion app Mark Smith (GVC) and follow me and then comment below that you’d like an invite so that I can invite you. 

This week we’re going to get the virtual Condor to France and ride the Tire-Bouchon course for 70km and and about 430of climbing - should be about 1hr 45 to 2hrs - if that’s not enough climbing for you we’ll have an optional climb up the might Ventoux after the main meet-up has finished.

Rubber band will be on again as we try and keep the group together. 

Meet up is limited to 100 riders so if you can’t make it but have received an invite can you let me know so we can free up a place.

Marshalling duties will be live on Monday 1st Feb 9pm

Go to Sportmember, choose the event you want to marshall - click the attend  button, and then click on the volunteer for task button.

You need to do 5 duties (3 for dh) - DH set up duties are for Dh only members. 

Please only one person per duty. They are time stamped so the first person to volunteer will have rhe duty. 

Unless we are told otherwise we are still planning on starting road races on 7th March - if the race ( or any subsequent races )postponed the duties will be carried over to the new date. 

Please dont volunteer for a duty before 9pm on Monday - it will be deleted.

All GVC activities are currently suspended due to the current lockdown restrictions. The situation is being reviewed on a weekly basis and we will resume racing as soon as we are able. 

The States of Guernsey OG have once again allowed 2 hours exercise per day.  Please remember, this is restricted to members of your household only.  So you can go out for a ride with someone who lives with you or, in the case of those that live alone, you can join someone else. HOWEVER if you do this, you must remain social distanced. Deputy Soulsby explicitly said in the Sunday media briefing, "this does not mean that cyclists can ride along chatting to each other"  so please use your common sense,  avoid riding with others, be safe and wash your hands! 

The next round of the GVC MTB XC Winter series - sponsored by Ian Browns Cycle Shop is this Sunday at La Guet. 

Please park at Cobo Kiosk Car Park - parking at the community centre is reserved for Centre users only. 

Round 4 of the GVC MTB Winter XC Race sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop is on Sunday 17th Januart. 
Location: Le Guet 
No Parking on the top area all Parking on the coast and walk up! 
Please DO NOT park in the road 
Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start. 
This course will have a mix of flowing single track, steep climbs It'll make a great race and will be suitable for all riders 
Winter season race format: 
8.30am Sign on Opens 
8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 
9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins. 
9.45am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 
10:30am - Race 3 = Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 
Please remember your timing chip!  
See you all there !

The 2021 Racing calendar is now live and can be accessed by clicking the calendar link at the top of the page. 

This year we have tried to balance the number of road races/time trials /crits based on your feedback. The popular 10TT Series returns as well at the 50TT. There's a scattering of Hill Climbs too! We are also hoping to repeat our Ladies Only race but date is still TBC. 

MTB racing is taken care of with the winter series and spring series XC racing, the summer XC Crit Series, the even popular Tour of Guernsey and of course Winter and Summer DH series. 

Delancey Flyers will be starting in April/May and the Kids crit series will also continue. 

Also keep an eye out for our various social events including Cidercross and Jinglecross.

If you are already a club member you can access the full sportmember calendar for clicking on the login link. The calendar can also be synced with your devices or downloaded to your desktop.

Happy Cycling! 

Round 3 of the GVC MTB Winter XC Race sponsored by Ian Brown's Cycle Shop 

Sunday 13th December.
Location: Underground Hospital (fields above, not the tunnels)

Parking at the Underground Hospital Please DO NOT park in the road Overflow parking 100m further up the road - it will be signposted

Sign-on and practice from 8.30am, sign-on closes 15 mins before each race start.

This course will have a mix of flowing single track, steep climbs and flat fields and hopefully a fair amount of MUD!! It will be suitable for all riders

New to racing? If you've never raced with us, don't worry- you are very welcome to come along and try things out. We have a Sport category that's a good introduction. If you're not a member you can enter up to 2 races for £5 on the day (which includes insurance). If you want to continue racing you'll have to join the club.

Winter season race format: 8.30am Sign on Opens 8.45am sharp Under 12s, 10s Practice lap 9am – Race 1 = Kids race Under 12s Under 10s (24’’ wheel upwards) This race will be held on a shorter, less-technical course. Race duration 15 - 20mins.

9.45am – Race 2 = U14, U16 & Sport race – 35 mins + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course. 

10:30am - Race 3 = Expert, Advanced, Veteran Grand Veteran race – 1 hr + 1 lap. This race will be held on the full course.
Please remember your timing chip! U14s and above.