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AboutFounded as a racing club in 1978, Velo Club Baracchi is based in Lowestoft in North Suffolk and members compete across the Eastern Region in Time Trials, Road, Cyclo-Cross and XC MTB races.   VCB is affiliated to British Cycling (the governing body for all disciplines of the sport in Great Britain), Cycling Time Trials who oversee time trailing in England, CTC who are the leading campaign group for the cyclist’s rights in the UK and the Eastern Road race League. You can find out much more about each of these organisations by visiting their respective websites, links for which can be found on this site. If you are new to the sport, the club has a wealth of knowledge both from experienced riders and qualified coaches who can help you get the most from your cycling whichever discipline you wish to pursue. VCB promotes a number of races at various disciplines for the benefit of our members and those of other clubs in the region. In order to do so we rely on each member helping out at a couple of these each year. Between October and April a choice of club training rides are offered depending on ability and…
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Events and Trophies Velo Club Baracchi 2014 Events Friday 18th April GYCC open 10 (Holmes Cup) Wortwell 09.00 Monday 5th May VCB OPEN 10 – B10/43 (Holmes Cup) Wortwell 08.00 Sunday 8th June GYCC Club 30 (VCB champs) Ashby 09.00 Sunday 22rd June VCB OPEN 50 – B50/17 Wortwell 07.00 Sunday 29th June Godric CC 50 – B50/18 (VCB champs) Morley 07.00 Sunday 13th July RTTC National Championship (EDCA) (VCB champs) B100/6 Swaffham 07.30 Tuesday 22rd July Godric CC club B10/44 (VCB champs) Earsham 19.00 Sunday 10th Aug GYCC club 10(Holmes Cup) Somerleyton 09:30 Thursday 14th Aug GYCC Club 10 (Athlete’s 10 Trophy) Somerleyton 18.30 Saturday 30th Aug Godric CC BS25/51 (VCB champs) Bungay Bypass 14.00 Sunday 7th Sept Baracchi Trophy 2-up club BS/13 Somerleyton 09.30 Sunday 12th October Keith Stephens Memorial Duathalon Gisleham 09.00 Sunday 19th October Holmes Cup Reliability Trial Blundeston 09.00 Sunday 19th October JT’s “Silly Suffolk” Audax (160km & 200km) Carlton Comm Cntre 08.00 Sunday 26th October VCB Club Hill Climb (Dove Hill) Homersfield 10.30 Sunday 9th November JT’s “Waveney Wander” Audax (100km) Carlton Comm Cntre 09.00 Saturday 15th Nov Prize Presentation Evening Lowestoft Railway Bowls Club, 123A Carlton…
TrainingTo get started why not start by reading our notes to make sure your ready. Winter Training For those members who are new to the rigors of winter riding, below are a few tips and guidelines to make your training runs more enjoyable. Much of it is common sense but it is surprising how many experienced riders still come out ill-equipped and under-prepared for winter conditions. If these guidelines are followed you should be entirely self sufficient and will not have to rely on other riders because of your lack of preparation. The Bike Your winter bike should be well maintained with operative brakes, good puncture resistant tyres, a functioning drive system and fitted with mudguards. Although the guards will protect you and your bike they will not stop your fellow riders from being sprayed with muddy water so a rear MUDFLAP is also essential. Regular checks of your tyres for cuts and flints will help avoid punctures and a bit of spray lube on the chain, derailleur and cables immediately after a wet ride will prevent costly repairs. Try to set up your training bike as closely to your race bike as possible i.e. same saddle height,…
MembershipIf you wish to join VC Baracchi then please click the link to the right to download our membership form. Fill in the details and return to the address on the bottom and we look forward to seeing you. Our membership form is saved in a Adobe pdf format. A free reader is required to view this file and is installed on most computers. If you do not have it please click here to download. membership form (pdf doc).
Records 10 MILES BICYCLE VETERANS 1989 B.NYE 22-51 1991 D.HOWELL (63) +3-43 1993 T.COWAN 22-20 1993 D.HOWELL (65) +3-48 1993 P.J.SWANBURY 21-58 1993 D.HOWELL (65) +3-59 1997 K.READ 21-51 1994 R.ANNIS (72) +4-21 1997 P.BEDFORD 21-40 1994 R.ANNIS(72) +5-21 1997 P.BEDFORD 21:09 1996 R.ANNIS (74) +5-56 2000 J.WYCH 21:08 2007 J.SWANBURY(60) +6-21 2001 J.WYCH 21:07 2009 J.SWANBURY(62) +6-29 2009 L.GENTRY 20:46 2010 J.SKIPPER 20:40 JUNIOR JUVENILE (U16) 1990 P.HARBORD 24-43 1991 T.COWAN 24-09 1993 C.GLASSCOCK 24-57 1991 P.HARBORD 23-46 2004 A.BEDFORD 24:30 1996 T. ROBERTS 23-38 1999 A.CHKLAR 23:20 JUVENILE (U15) 2005 A.BEDFORD 23:16 1991 C.GLASSCOCK 26-43 2002 J.SKIPPER 26-22 TANDEM LADIES…
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March 18, 2013/in News /by John

Gt Yarmouth CC time trial 17th March 2013 – a set on Flickr

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Founded as a racing club in 1978, Velo Club Baracchi is based in Lowestoft in North Suffolk and members compete across the Eastern Region in Time Trials and MTB races as well as taking part in audax events, reliability trials and sportives. The club is also keen to support interest and entries into Road, Cyclo-Cross and XC events.

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