by fraser | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last year Hivelo and its partners (A4A Lottery, Scottish Cycling and NoSCA) jointly commissioned two independent studies to explore possible designs and a business plan for a low cost indoor velodrome serving the wider Inverness city-region. The results were positive and immediately made available to consultants advising Highland Council on the prospects for a new Regional Sports Facility to be located in Inverness. Those investigations were reported to the full Highland Council at its meeting on 12 March 2015. The Council has unanimously endorsed the principle of developing the new multi-sports performance centre. This will deliver ‘state of the art’ sports & leisure amenities for the public and elite competitors alike across the Highlands and adjoining areas. It will cut out the need to travel to the Central Belt or even further afield for regular training and competition. It will provide guaranteed all-weather, year round facilities in a highly accessible location. It will provide a safe traffic free environment for participants and sports officials to get the coaching, support and confidence needed, especially the young. The options feasibility study has recommended a preferred mix of sports facilities in the new complex. A raised 250m. indoor wooden cycling track is expected to form the main component. Four tennis courts will feature in the sunken infield, with judo, gymnastics and fitness/conditioning suites positioned in the track understorey. An indoor athletics complex including a 60m sprint track and warm up facilities is also incorporated. A number of sites around Inverness are available for these facilities, but the favoured location is adjacent to the existing Bught sports hub and Queens Park athletics stadium. ...
by fraser | Oct 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you represented MFCC in a Scottish Championship, Super Six or National event, you can reclaim a portion of your race fees. The following conditions apply: The maximum liability for race fees for the club will be £400 for the year 2014. The maximum amount per club member per race will be £10 with a maximum of £50 a year per club member. If requests for payments exceed the Club’s liability then pro rata payments will apply. Fees will only apply to races organised by:- Scottish Championships. Super Six Standard Events. National Events. All participants must represent the Moray Firth Cycling Club and wear Club colours before payment of fees will be considered. Please note the closing date for application is the 30/11/2014 Applications can be posted to Alf or left at Bikes of Inverness where Alf will pick them...
by fraser | Sep 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Forecast is looking good for Thursday. There should be enough daylight for one more chaingang if we start early. First group to be ready to leave at 6:00 sharp.
by fraser | Sep 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Saturday, 11 October 2014 The Culloden Cycle Challenge offers a testing ride on quiet roads through spectacular Highland countryside past historic towns and renowned heritage landmarks. Available in three strengths (graded 1,2 and 3 by British Cycling), you can choose between: The Skirmish – 21 miles – More details at this link The Wee Battle – 42 miles – More details at this link The Big Battle – 85 miles – More details at this link It’s all in a good cause as a significant donation from each entry will be made towards funds for the building of a new Velodrome and safe Cycling Park available to riders of all ages and abilities here in the Highlands. 2014 CHALLENGE POSTER Ride HQ is Culloden Academy, just 2.5 miles from the start/finish area at Culloden Battlefield....
by fraser | Aug 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
The final race of the midweek evening 10TT series is on 27/08/2014 at Daviot. There is an earlier start time of 6:30pm. The start list can be downloaded...
by fraser | Aug 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Details of the first aid course in Inverness on 8+9th September can be found here (.docx) The registration form is here (.docx) Anybody who wishes to become a club first aider can contact alf (alfballoch@gmail.com) for...