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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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Latest News

  • A reminder of our 2023 presentation evening, with our late chairman Brian Boxall in the driving seatMarch 4, 2024 - 11:53 pm
  • Losing Brian Boxall is very sad for usFebruary 28, 2024 - 2:24 pm
  • VCB’s new kit is here!December 23, 2021 - 8:53 pm
  • VC Baracchi Presentation Evening 2021November 14, 2021 - 10:15 pm
  • Lots of news has gone unrecorded. New efforts will be made!August 9, 2021 - 6:00 pm
  • John Thompson’s recent exploitsDecember 17, 2019 - 11:14 pm
  • John Thompson organises another successful reliability trialNovember 25, 2019 - 4:34 pm
  • Chairman’s Breakfast ride well attendedNovember 20, 2019 - 10:48 pm
  • Nick Partridge was acclaimed Rider of the Year by VC Baracchi membersNovember 18, 2019 - 10:26 pm
  • Pat Harbord wins Keith Stephens Memorial DuathlonOctober 22, 2019 - 11:40 pm

About VC Baracchi

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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