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Club events & results / Re: Manchester Wheelers Cyclo-cross Sun 14th October 2018

« Last post by Paul G on October 16, 2018, 09:20:43 AM »

Mick. Good to meet you on Sunday. Enjoyed the event and I think it has inspired me to have a go at a later round.  For anyone who is  thinking of coming down to volunteer at an event, this was the second I have gone to and found the whole crowd welcoming,  friendly and the enthusiasm is infectious... so don't " may be " ... get involved.

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For sale & wanted / Re: Thule 598 cycle carriers for sale

« Last post by Paul G on October 11, 2018, 05:45:00 PM »

Sorry. Sold.

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Club discussion / Trophy Claims Deadline and AGM 2018

« Last post by Dan Robinson on October 08, 2018, 10:10:37 PM »

Deadline for club trophy claims is this Friday (12th October). If you think you are eligible for any prizes get your claim in to Nick Green by then - secretary at manchesterwheelers dot uk.

Details of available awards here http://www.manchesterwheelers.uk/2018/10/06/agm-and-trophy-claims-deadline-2018/

Also the AGM will be on Monday 10th December at the Velodrome. Anything for the agenda to be submitted by 30th November.

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For sale & wanted / Thule 598 cycle carriers for sale

« Last post by Paul G on October 04, 2018, 02:26:10 PM »

I've got a couple of these or sale.

1 brand new and still in the wrapper , in the box was delivered.
1 has been used once.

All present and correct.

Subsequently changed car and can get my pride and joy inside, so no longer needed.

I'm looking for £140.

Collection preferred but happy to drop within the west/south west of Manchester.

They are also on eBay, so message me quick if you are interested.

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Club events & results / Re: Strength and Conditioning Talk - Rapha - Thursday 19th

« Last post by Paul G on October 04, 2018, 02:20:41 PM »

Thanks Holly. Hadn't spotted. Have booked a ticket. 

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Club events & results / Re: Manchester Wheelers Cyclo-cross Sun 14th October 2018

« Last post by Paul G on October 04, 2018, 02:14:41 PM »

Mick, are you still short of helpful hands? If so, can you let me have details on timing and meeting etc and will see what I can do. Paul

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Club discussion / Re: Where are all the club rides

« Last post by Tom Goldthorpe on September 25, 2018, 01:43:02 PM »

Billy
They should be on the rides list calendar, which is on the main website here:
http://www.manchesterwheelers.uk/ride-list/

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Club discussion / Where are all the club rides

« Last post by Billy Ackers on September 22, 2018, 08:10:33 AM »

Looking for where the club rides are posted ??

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Club discussion / Re: National Time Trials - which ones to go for.

« Last post by Billy Ackers on September 22, 2018, 08:09:24 AM »

Holly the National circuit 10 at Thruxton race track is a good one in October. Me and some friends are doing it.  It’s 5 laps around the track so you it’s 11.5 miles.

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Everything else / Free Strength & Conditioning

« Last post by Nick Green on September 17, 2018, 12:19:52 PM »

Hi All

Received this message from member Alan Bisseker, who's offering some free strength and condition sessions for club members. Alan was also part of the original team that set up our Manchester Wheelers Aces juniors section.

Nick Green
General Secretary
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I wanted to get back in touch regarding running some free strength & conditioning (‘S&C’) sessions for the Wheelers, with a view to providing ongoing and free advice regarding strength training for cycling to all members.

Regarding my credentials, I am a UK Strength & Conditioning Association Member with nearly 10 years experience in S&C (predominantly endurance sports), having worked with some of the best coaches in Europe.  I am also a Level 2 Road & Time Trial and Track Cycling Coach.

As a qualified strength coach and at the tender age of 33, I established my strength coaching business - imaginatively named STRONG (https://www.strongfitnessproject.com/) and focussing on sports performance.  Currently based out of RX Gym in West Didsbury.

Cycling is a passion of mine and to be honest I just love the science behind creating better, stronger athletes & riders.

Anyway, to cut to the chase:
I would like to offer all Wheelers members a FREE Trial session with me at RX Gym, The Boulevard, West Didsbury
The sessions can be run on a 1:1 basis or in pairs
The sessions will be 1 hour long and will:
Assess weaknesses in force development and mobility that are prevalent amongst riders
Be discipline specific
Introduce riders to the concept of incorporating strength training within their year round training plan (i.e. what to focus on and when)
Include a warm up and example session for the riders to take away.

If some of the above trials progress into paid plans / coaching, great.  If not, then at least the members will understand a lot more about strength training for cycling (and be much better riders for it).

I have also attached a few notes on the importance of strength training.

If possible, would you mind posting the above on your forum / circulating amongst members?

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.

Kind Regards

Alan

Head Coach