Posted on Feb 24, 2016 at 10:16 AM by andy.geall79
5th March 2016 (2hr session – 1hr Breeze/ 1hr go:cycling coaching
New to cycling or just need a confidence boost? Then come and join us at the Brooksbank Cycle Circuit in Elland. The circuit is a 750 metre tarmac circuit and provides a high quality, traffic-free cycling environment.
These free sessions are to give women the opportunity to build their confidence and to get on a bike in a safe environment.
If you have not ridden for a while then come a long and we will help give you the confidence to get back on a bike. For others of you it might be to simply show you the social side of Breeze so might just involve riding the circuit and having a chat.
You can do 1 lap or you can do 100, it is up to you, the female Breeze Champions will be there to give you useful tips and advice, we will even cycle around the track with you if you need us to.
If anyone wants to go a little faster you are welcome to ride around at your own pace, it is your hour, feel free to use it to suit your needs (please note racing will not be permitted).
If you have your own bike please bring this along, however if you don’t have access to a bike, Calderdale Council are providing a number of bikes for use, free of charge. Bikes do not need to be reserved in advance, simply book your place on the Breeze ride and turn up for the session.
Following the Breeze ride (at 1.15pm), Calderdale Council and go:cycling are offering a free one hour female coaching cycling session at the circuit with female go:cycling/Breeze coaches. The session is available to any lady whether participating in the Breeze ride or not. The
coached session will cater for ladies of all fitness abilities who would like to gain extra advice to build confidence and improve riding skills (free bike hire will be available during the coached session).
Places are limited and must be booked in advance for both the Breeze ride and the go:cycling coaching. Sessions need to be booked separately, places will be available on a first come first serve basis, to book:
go:cycling Steve.Pullan@calderdale.gov.uk
Breeze ride find out more
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Posted on Mar 23, 2016 at 15:55 PM by andy.geall79
Here’s what Blazing Saddles is offering!
FRIDAY: Blazing Bike wash open all day plus mechanics available for emergencies/running repairs.
Blazing Saddles Bike Park
Blazing Saddles will be open as a Bike Park on Friday 25th March from about 3pm (flexible as the shop’s open anyway), for people attending the Film Night at the Picture House on Friday evening. All bikes need to be locked (bring your own lock) and owners can sign their name, type of bike and give their phone number. Matt will unlock the shop at 7pm after the film, and bikes can be collected then, The shop will be locked again at 7.30pm.
SATURDAY: Blazing Bike wash open all day plus mechanics available for emergencies/running repairs.
Blazing Saddles and Whoosh Mountain Biking invite you to join in the Calderdale Cycling Celebration on this guided MTB ride on Easter Monday.
Meeting at Blazing Saddles at 9:45 we’ll be riding a great local loop, making a stop for refreshments half way (don’t forget your pocket money!), and finishing with a couple of Hebden’s famous descents. Total distance will be around 10-12 miles.
We’ll be back around 1pm to allow plenty of time to refuel in any of the great cafes, pubs or restaurants in town ahead of the Duck Race at 3.
The pace will accommodate everyone who shows up and there’ll be a couple of chances to drop off early should you want to get back or you reach your limit…
Bring a working mountain bike, helmet and any spares you might need - anything else is up to you, but please dress for the weather on the day - Duck Race themed Fancy Dress is encouraged!!
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Posted on Mar 11, 2016 at 10:53 AM by andy.geall79
Since the Boxing Day floods hit Calderdale and made a devastating impact in the towns of Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge and their surrounding community the area has pulled together and recovered with a massive clean-up of streets, businesses and homes.
To celebrate Calderdale is officially open local people are working to together and holding a ‘Calderdale Festival of Cycling’ from 25th to 28th March. The mini celebration will feature a range of events including cycling films and guided rides.
On Saturday 26th March 2016, 79 Health & Fitness have teamed up with Cycle Factory and Singletrack magazine to deliver Project Test Ride a guided mountain bike ride starting and finishing at the Cycle Factory Bike Shop. The route planned for the day covers 16.8km with 345m of climbing and descending, relatively kind elevation for the Upper Calder Valley. The route has been put together to attract beginners and more experienced riders to explore part of what Calderdale has to offer at a leisurely pace.
The route although it features hills, pretty hard to avoid in these parts doesn’t feature a mass of technical mountain bike terrain. There are technical elements that can be ridden around or over for those wishing to practice their MTB skills.
The route will leave Cycle Factory and head east on the A646 for riders to spin their legs and warm up before heading to the hills. The first climb of the day heads out the valley floor on the Strava segment known as the ‘Stoodley Lung Buster’. The aim on the day is to climb this fire style road at a steady pace to the top.
From Harvelin Park the route follows a flat section before climbing up to one of the popular climbs in the area ‘London Road’. This bridleway hugs the hillside and the climb is gradual to Swillington. The wind can feature and be in your face but fingers crossed the weather will be kind. On the final section to the farm gate there is a rock garden that can be ridden or bypassed depending upon one’s mood.
From Swillington the route follows a fast farm style road before heading to high ground on Whitaker Road. This part of the ride forms a loop of Erringden Grange and then retraces the steps back to Harvelin Park. On route the descent of London Road is a feature and rides well the majority of the year.
A short section of the bridleways and Pennine Bridleway around Mankinholes and Lumbutts takes you to the Top Brink Inn. There is a steep cobbled descent on offer for the braver riders and those that don’t fancy it can loop around through the car park. The route continues on the road climbing up to the Shepherds Rest Inn before heading off road for the final time descending into the heart of Todmorden. A simple roll on the main road back to Cycle Factory and you are done.
Start time: 11am Cycle Factory, Der Street, Todmorden, OL14 5QY
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Posted on Jan 25, 2016 at 10:15 AM by andy.geall79
But what is Clif’cross I hear you ask? Clif’cross is old school ‘cross in the heart of the South Pennines. Choose from either 27 miles or 43 miles of stunning roads, trails, cobbled sets and ancient pack horse tracks weaving their way around the Calder Valley.
The route shows off many of the areas treasures and it’s industrial past as it winds its way past the reservoirs and moorland with breathtaking views of Stoodley Pike and Widdop.
Entry Includes
Electronic timing
Clifbar goody bag
Fully signed routes
Feed stations with hot drinks (one on the 27 mile and 2 on the 43 mile)
Joolze Dymond Photograpy
The Porkery Hog Roast (please let us know if you’re vegi,vegan or coeliac)
Two timed climbs with PRIZES
Brevet Card and map
Car parking
We don’t mind what kind of bike you ride, CX, MTB or gravel but we would advise low gears as the climbing packs quite a punch!
The event starts at Mytholmroyd Community Centre at 9.30am on the 27th March 2016
Pre-entry is via British Cycling for £25 or £30 on the day.
Full details can be found at www.clifcross.co.uk
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