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February’s Team Championships mark the end of the cross season. Half relief that the warm(er) weather is on the way, and half sadness that the wacky world of cyclo cross is done for another year.

Nine VCL youth riders made the trip to Wales for the first of this year’s Icebreaker track meetings. Held in Newport 28th January, the meeting saw many of the best youth track riders from Southern England and Wales test their … Continue reading →

The first race of 2012, and the third cross VCL have organised this season. The New Years madison has been running for 5 or so years now, just long enough to make it “traditional”. Every year it has got bigger … Continue reading →

The annual club hillclimb marks the start of “proper” winter. Up until this point people have enjoyed their break from the racing season, getting to grips with cyclo cross or Sunday club runs.  Those who have been putting off attaching … Continue reading →

The time had come once again for the regional team championships. Preparation had started the night before with Philip G and my self trying to revive his jet-wash after a year sat dormant in his garage. After 2 hours, 3 snapped pull cords … Continue reading →

An eclectic bunch of VCL riders took a trip to the indoor velodrome in Newport last Sunday; some beginner youth and adults who’d never ‘ridden wood’ before, some of our more experienced  kids looking for indoor practise in preparation for … Continue reading →

Cyclo Cross is probably the most photo-genic cycling discpline. Mainly because riders are going slow enough to to allow time to get a few shots of them. A typical VCL contingent was at Hillingdon yesterday for London League Cyclo Cross … Continue reading →

This is one of 2 recent posts, be sure not miss the one about Joseph’s Yoga Classes! Now in it’s third successive year muddy hell is one of the countries biggest cross races.  A total of 31 VCL riders took … Continue reading →

The yoga-based fitness class for cyclists returns next Tuesday 1st November 2011 at the Dulwich College Sports Club, SE21 7LD, 19.00-20.45. For those who did not take part last year, this routine is designed to improve upper body and core … Continue reading →

VCL secured three wins at the London and South East Cyclocross League in Brighton on Sunday, including a powerful overall victory for Jules Birks.