Go-Ride Coach Sam Foakes has started a blog about the goings on at Platt Fields BMX Track and his work with the Manchester BMX Youth Club.

Check it out at;

http://plattfieldsbmxtrack.blogspot.com/

Sam organised a Go-Ride race at the Manchester round of the  Regional Series and it was well attended, with 28 riders battling it out on the track. The Go-Ride inititative is British Cycling’s entry level program for children enabling them to get into cycling with instruction from qualified coaches. Sam is also qualified to coach BMX specific classes which means both novice and more experienced riders can benefit greatly from his sessions.

The Manchester BMX Youth Club runs on Thursdays from 5pm until the main club session begins at 6:15.

The rescheduled Winter Regional attracted 140 riders to Platt Fields on a chilly but thankfully clear day. With a well attended Go-Ride race in addition to the other classes, there was some great action on the track.

Highlights from Manchester riders included Spencer McLeod’s win in 12 Boys, with a good performance from Ricardo Addymellor in the same class, Andy Drelincourt getting the win in 30-39 Cruiser, Jacob Roberts taking 16+ with Joe Davenport the Monster BFC Rider Of The Day with 2nd place and Ross Gill winning the B Final.

Mid Lancs rider Paddy Sharrock looked as smooth as ever and Preston clubmates Finn Hall and Ross Cullen continued their always exciting battles on the track.

Thanks to all the riders, club representatives and volunteers and the North Region officials.

A full report will follow

The postponed regional from last Sunday will now take place on this coming Sunday 28th February.
Registration 9am to 10.30am.

9am to 9.30am Open practice 13 and under.
9.30am to 10am Open practice 14+.
10am to 11am Gate practice for all. Pens will be organized to prevent a mix of older and younger riders on the track.
Please follow the pen marshal’s instructions.

The above times may be extended or reduced according to attendance.
Please note that these arrangements are for the safety of everyone and your cooperation is appreciated.

Lost or late 07885 875 213 or 07773 383 012.
If it snows 07709 890 096 or 07834 098 191.

The race will now take place on Sunday 28th Feb.

Thanks to Ian Brookes of the Preston Pirates club for rescheduling their race to free up the date.

Fingers crossed for much better weather!

Due to heavy snow, we have had to cancel the race today.

After a track inspection and attempts to clear the snow, the decision was taken by the Manchester BMX Club Committee to cancel this round of the North Region Winter Series. The decision was backed by the North Region.

With the safety of riders a primary concern, the Committee decided that the snowfall and poor light would have made the track unsafe.

The possibility of rescheduling the race is being examined and an announcement will be made shortly.