Road Racing
Road racing is a fast an exciting way of competing, testing bike handling, speed and tactical riding. To get started look for 'Go-Ride' events on the British Cycling website. Events under British Cycling are categorised by ability, and British Cycling membership and a racing licence are needed with the exception of 'Go-Ride' events which are aimed at beginners. Riders will start with a 4th catoegory licence as a beginner. To move up categories you must acquire points gained in races. For those wishing to try out road racing, a day-licence can be purchased at some events.
A number of club members compete locally and nationally. Our nearest closed circuit is Darley Moor, South of Ashbourne, but there are a number of open road and closed circuit races across the region. The club promotes a yearly event at Darley Moor. An alternative to British Cycling events are TLI races, which stands for The League International, and more information is available on their website www.theleagueinternational.com.
Past events
- Darley Moor RR - 20 April 2008
- 12.00pm Darley Moor RR - 11 May 2008
- Heanor Clarion Evening Circuit Races - 11 June 2008
- 12.00 Darley Moor Crits - 22 June 2008
- Heanor Clarion Evening Criteriums - 09 July 2008
- 12.00 Darley Moor Crit - 20 July 2008
- Heanor Clarion Evening Criteriums - 06 August 2008
- 1200 Darley Moor Crit - 17 August 2008
- 12.00 Matlock CC Circuit Race - 07 September 2008