Beastway 2016

[Steve Hanks]

So the first of the races has been announced on April 9th at Redbridge Cycle Centre. Yep that's right, it's one of two Saturday races in this years series, so hopefully we can get lots of LP attendance from LP gents, ladies and kids representing in the first of a kind for Beastway.

On Saturday March the 19th there is a voluntary trail clearing day - itd be good if we could get a few people to help out clearing the trials. I appreciate this clashes with Battle on the Beach, but any effort would be appreciated.

[Chris Clague]

Hadn't realised the clearing day clashed with BOTB - had planned to help out. But nothing gets in the way of BOTB. Speaking of which, I now see it's being sponsored by Assos so I expect to have Stuart and Tam towing me along the beach...

[StevenDrew]

So the first of the races has been announced on April 9th at Redbridge Cycle Centre. Yep that's right, it's one of two Saturday races in this years series, so hopefully we can get lots of LP attendance from LP gents, ladies and kids representing in the first of a kind for Beastway.

Is our presence required for racing or anything else?

[Steve Hanks]

Steven although we have volunteered to Marshal at some point within the series, I've not been asked to do so on this day so at this moment in time I'm suggesting we can help showcase the Saturday effort by suggesting that a Saturday is a more convient day for some, and therefore the perfect opportunity to try some racing at a local event and support Beastway via race entry at the same time.

[JackCurzon]

Ooooh, like the sound of this.

[Stuart]

I've always wanted Beastway, at least now it's at hog hill, to be on a weekend so it's more accessible, so this is great news. I'll try to make it.

Chris, can't help you at BOTB I'm afraid. Will be flying the Assos flag at the Ename Classic that weekend as a cheeky warmup for the RVV.

[Steve Hanks]

Update from Russ / HGT

Guys change of plan. Course bashing will now be on Saturday 2nd. April. A few of us will be racing in Wales that weekend of 19th March. Full dates are Sat 9th April
WEdnesdays 18th May - 30th June . Big finale Saturday 2nd July

[Chris Clague]

Thought that might change when I pointed out the date clash to Russ on Sunday and he realised he was doing BOTB too

Shame the new date clashes with RVV...

[Steve Hanks]

Its with pleasure that I can announce today that LP has become a sponser for Beastway 2016. You will see our logo on promotional material very shortly. I'm really pleased that the club agreed to support Beastway this year, something that I believe as a London club is very important to ensure that London's very own grass roots MTB series continues.

We will be marshalling one evening event.

With that in mind here are the 2016 series dates, now confirmed. Note the two Saturdays to help those that find Wednesday nights difficult to attend. Both Saturdays will be "Beastway +" with trade stalls, BBQ's and more of an all day theme, the latter also containing the series prize giving:

Saturday 9th April
Wednesday 18th May
Wednesday 25th May
Wednesaday 1st June
Wednesday 8th June
Wednesday 15th June
Wednesday 22nd June
Wednesday 29th June
Saturday 2nd July

I'm hoping to see some of the ladies and "newer" MTBer's that are attending on the 28th of Feb coming and giving Beastway a go!!

[Chris Clague]

Have we selected which one we're marshalling yet?

[Steve Hanks]

Not yet, Pork wah?

[Stuart]

Good, this will give the club good exposure. And ironically enough one of the main reasons I joined the club 10 years ago was because of the big LP contingent every Wednesday at Beastway.

I still have an issue with Hog Hill (which the Saturday races do go some way to alleviate) and to describe Ilford as offering London grass roots racing does take a leap of faith somewhat, but I guess we have to make the most of what we have. Do we as a club offer anything else as sponsor apart from marshalling, which we would be doing anyway?

[Chris Clague]

There's an element of co-support. HGT contributed towards our costs for the CX races we put on.

Stan - the question was only directed as I'd like to race some of these but view the one we help out at as the higher priority.

And my issues with HH run deeper than Stuart's

[Steve Hanks]

At this point I'm just pleased to take part in helping out somewhat. It's not our event, my interest lies in ensuring Beastway continues to exist as a local London event and I do my bit by flying the LP flag by way of treating myself to near heart failure 8 times a year.

For me it's an advert for Beastway and MTB in general. We are seeing the clubs Mtb interest grow which is fantastic, and once again we have a local series within which to fly our colours, and who knows, attract new members.

We remain receptive to requests for support, and there are also other clubs being asked to contribute.

Chris - I'd prefer Russ to ask me for the event he'd like us to marshal, it's not for me to dictate. I take it your bring your own cake then

[Steve Hanks]

Full details announced, hope to see some of you there:

Enter the whole series in advance by 1 April and save up to £59.
We’ll waive the £3 number board charge for full series entrants. Series entry and payment from here. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events


Coursebashing Day from noon on Saturday 2 April.
Bring gloves, workwear and your favourite bushwhacking tools.


Series info
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events
http://www.beastwaymtb.com
beastway@btinternet.com


Tradervan Beastway 2016 Series

Saturday 9 April
Round 1 Series opener cross-country.
- Beastway normally starts in late May - but why wait!? Extra daylight with an afternoon start means a longer race, making it more attractive for anyone wanting those early season ranking points. Watch out for the new sections of course, made specially to give you a longer race! Enter the full series before this round and save money.

Full series entry closes on 1 April.
XCO FORMAT (min 4km, max 6km course. 1hr30mins seniors)
12h00 Open practice
12h30 u12 race (short course target 15-20mins) 12h55 Course closes
13h00 Juvenile & Youth (target 30mins)
13h35 Practice
14h00 Seniors start
16h00 Podium


Wednesday evenings 18 May thru 29 June - rounds 2 to 8.
The full-blast usual Beastway format on a different course each week.
XCC FORMAT (Different short course each week, 1hr seniors) 18h00 Course open for practice
18h30 U12 race (short course target 15-20mins)
19h30 Seniors start
19h50 Juve/Youth start 20h30 Finish


Saturday 2 July Round 9
The Tradervan Beastway Decider and Series Prizegiving. Our second full cross-country length race followed by a special celebration and reunion ten years after Eastway closed.
(min 4km, max 6km course. Target 1hr40mins seniors)
14h30 u12 race (short course target 15-20mins) 15h00 Practice
15h25 Course closes
15h30 Juvenile & Youth (target 30mins)
16h00 Practice
16h30 Seniors start
18h30 Podium and series prizegiving