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NEWSLETTER Michaelmas term 2005 Women's Team Meeting, Oct 19th 2005 Present: Helen Haworth (Captain), Danny Axford (Coach), Rachel Hughes, Hannah Ledermann, Jessica Leitch, Charlotte Lemanski, Natacha Heffinck, Briana Short, Kat Smarth, Marci Reinhart, Lindsay McGuinness, Siobhan Moyes, Kirsty Hewitson, Katie King, Tamsyn Allen Introductions Members of the OUCC committee and Danny were introduced to new members of the club. It was great to see so many women - 14 women at the meeting, a dramatic increase and a huge improvement on a couple of years ago. The aim is to continue to encourage women's participation in the cycling club. Last year Our performance in the Women's National Team Road Race Series last year was very impressive - we finished 7th out of 30 teams, and most of those who beat us were cycling teams rather than clubs. We are the only University to enter a team in the series, and our presence there has been noted by many people in the cycling world. It was frequently mentioned to us how great it was to see new faces and a new team. We intend to build on our performance in next year's series, and with the benefit of experience hopefully we can do even better and encourage more women to try road racing. Huge thanks go to Danny for his support and advice throughout the season. Sponsorship It was decided by those present that we should keep remaining sponsorship money (totalling around 200 pounds) for race entries next year. The intention is to raise more money this year so that we can cover race entries, transport and if possible, racing licences. We are submitting a grant proposal to Atalanta's later this term, building on our success in the women's series races and performance at BUSA. Further sponsorship proposals will be sent out to businesses and club contacts later in year. Training In addition to the club training ride on Saturdays, there was a lot of demand for a women's ride on Sundays and a midweek training ride for those able to make it. Women's team rides will therefore leave Trinity Gates on Sunday at 10am and Tuesday at 12pm. Danny will join us on the Sunday rides later in term to provide advice on group riding, cornering and training drills etc. In addition there are circuits sessions at Iffley Road on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. Women's bike There is currently a lot of demand for the women's bike, and so we're trying to arrange for all those interested in riding to be able to share it. Lindsay is currently keeping it in town and coordinating its use. Kit The kit social will be the chance for all those wanting to buy club kit to have a closer look. All those who are thinking of racing for Oxford in any capacity next year should buy a cycling jersey as we are required to race in them. As last year, our team series kit will be black shorts and OUCC jersey. Atalanta's We are looking for a new rep to take over liaison with Atalanta's now that Helen G has left. The Atalanta's Club works to promote women's sport in Oxford, and holds many social events. Their cocktails are on Wednesday of 3rd week, Christmas dinner Monday of 8th week. Kat Smart has plenty of details for those interested. Sports Fed Ball The Sports Fed ball this year will be on Thursday of 8th week, the day after the OUCC Christmas dinner. It was a great event last year and the cycling club have done incredibly well again this year, so it would be fantastic to have a strong showing. Hilary term 2005 Hilary term round up Well done to Helen H, Lesley, Anne, and Katie who rode the MK Handicap on Saturday. Special congratulations to Lesley and Rachel who came second and fourth respectively in the series over all. Nice work :-) See here for more details of the race. Formal Hall at Magdalen - 1st May We have invited our benefactor "Mr Anonymous" to formal hall at Magdalen at 7.30pm on Sunday 1 May to thank him for his generous donation to us. He would very much like to meet the squad - please come!!! - email Helen and let know if you can come. Antelope RT TTT It would be a great idea if we could two teams together for this team time trial on 2 April, on a 50k/31 mile course east of Thame. We already have one team: Helen G, Helen H and Katie K. Do we have any takers to for another team? Please let me know by Monday night - so the entries can be sent off before the closing date For the benefit of those who have never ridden a TTT or watched the Tour TTT, it is exactly what it sounds like it should be: a team time trial, with teams of three riders swapping turns. The teams are timed by last rider (should be for a three-up, at least) over the line. Thus, it is important to match riders by fitness, as it's unhelpful if someone gets shelled out the back. Provisional Vac Training No formal rides are orgnaised over the vac as many people are away - but feel free to email the list if you want some girls to ride with. Here are a few possibilities: Long rides (80km) on 19th/20th March and 3rd April with Jess and Katie Easter w/e ride? Marcie is around... A possible mid week skills & tactics ride with Danny - watch the mail list for more details about this. Chaingang This is a tuesday evening short 20-25 mile ride which starts at 6pm at junction of Banbury/Marston Ferry roads. These rides run like the handicap events and are excellent training for road racing/team timetrials. Chaingang starts Tuesday 29 March and happen every week after that. Meet at 5.45 and set off about 5.50 pm and try not to get caught (although we proabably will!). Squad Meeting 25 April - Provisional Date It would be useful to meet up at the beginning of term to discuss the allocation of our sponsorship, have a debriefing on series race No 1 and Antelope TTT and organise the team for series No 3 in Surrey (8th May) etc. It will also be an opportunity for feedback on this term's performance and for you to ask any questions. Provisional Date: 6pm Monday of 1st week (25th April) at the University Club Circuits For people arround over the vac - circuits continue at Iffley and Brookes... Tuesday - 7.10 pm for a 7.30 pm start at Iffley Road Gym - £2 for gym members, £2.50 for non-members. Fridays - 12.20 pm for 12.30 pm start at Brookes Gipsy Lane campus gym £3 Have a great vac. Kat :-)
Hilary 2005 - 8th Week Two races this w/e - lots of great news - all very exciting!!!!!!!! We had a great showing at the MK Handicap yesterday with a total of six girls racing - how cool is that?! Congrats go to Marcie for coming 4th and to Lesley, Rachel and Jess for putting in a great performance. Helen H punctured and Helen G got asthma and both pulled out. We also had a fantastic showing at cuppers today - well done everybody - and special mention goes to Rachel (28.39), Marcie (29.29) and Lesley (29.39) who placed first, second, and third respectively. Nice work! What a great way to start the week... :-) Team Series Meeting It would be useful to meet up before people disappear on vacation to sort out licences and work out who wants to ride particular events in the team series etc (come with a race list). It will also be an opportunity for feedback on this term's performance and for you to ask any questions. 6pm University Club Tuesday. OUCC End of Term Social Wednesday We're having a house party at Helen's place - guaranteed to be fab! So grab some drinks and nibbles on your way past Tescos and come along at 8ish. Rides in 8th Week Mid-week rides Weds 9 Mar, 2 pm at Trinity Gates ride length 1-2hrs of hill reps Weekend rides & races Sat 12 Mar, OUCC club development ride, 10 am at Trinity Gates 40 miles Sat 12 Mar, MK Handicap Race 1 Sun 13 Mar, Women's training ride10 am at Trinity Gates 30 miles Circuits Tuesday - *cancelled* squad meeting see above... Fridays - 12.20 pm for 12.30 pm start at Brookes Gipsy Lane campus gym - £3 Come to circuits! I'll be there on Friday so don't worry about not knowing anyone :-) See you all on Tuesday. Kat :-)
Hilary 2005 - 7th Week Congratulations are due all round! Rachel took first, Lesley second and Helen put in a good performance at the MK Handicap race yesterday!!! Really fantastic and bodes well for the coming season :-) Rides in 7th Week Mid-week rides Weds 2 Mar, 2 pm at Trinity Gates ride length 1-2hrs of hill reps lead by Kat Weekend rides & races Sat 5 Mar, OUCC club development ride, 10 am at Trinity Gates 40 miles Sat 5 Mar, MK Handicap Race 1 Sun 6 Mar, Women's training ride, 10 am at Trinity Gates 30 miles lead by Marcie Circuits Tuesday - 7.10 pm for a 7.30 pm start at Iffley Road Gym - £2 for gym members, £2.50 for non-members. - Fridays - 12.20 pm for 12.30 pm start at Brookes Gipsy Lane campus gym - £3 Come to circuits! I'll be there on Tuesday and Friday so don't worry about not knowing anyone... OUCC End of Term Social Next Wednesday There were loads of lovely people at last week's social - it was really nice to see you all!! Bet you can't wait til next time.... So.... What's next? Tim's organising an End of Term Social in 8th week - hooray!!!.... so let's all keep *Weds 9th March* free and look out for more details in the newsletter next week. See you soon, Katie x Sponsorship We still need more sponsorship for the team!!! Ideas?? email me!! Application for sponsorship could not be easier! Marcie and I have prepared a great sponsorship proposal, so all you have to do is write a cover letter! Simple! Please email me if you have any ideas... MK Handicap Races Inspired to race by Rachel, Lesley and Helens fantastic performance on Saturday? Well drop Marcie an email to book your slot on the minibus That's all I can think of now. Kat
Hilary 2005 - 6th Week Right, quite a lot to get through this week... OUCC Club Social Wednesday Attention Ladies!!! Tim's organising a club social this Wednesday evening. Do come along! The OUCC socials are a great chance for everyone to get together & mix. There'll be a few of us there so why not come along and join in?! Meet 8pm for drinks in the King's Arms, end of Broad Street. No plans for dinner this week as Tim's organising a big end-of-term social in 8th week. See you all on Wednesday! Katie x Rides in 6th Week Mid-week rides 23 Weds, 2 pm at Trinity Gates ride length 1-2hrs of hill reps lead by Kat Weekend rides & races 25 Sat OUCC club development ride, 10 am at Trinity Gates 40 miles 25 Sat MK Handicap Race 1 20 Sun Women's training ride, 10 am at Trinity Gates 30 miles lead by Lesley Circuits Tuesday - 7.10 pm for a 7.30 pm start at Iffley Road Gym - £2 for gym members, £2.50 for non-members. Fridays - 12.20 pm for 12.30 pm start at Brookes Gipsy Lane campus gym - £3 Come to circuits! We will be there on Tuesday and Friday so don't worry about not knowing anyone... Sponsorship We need more sponsorship!!! Do you know anyone on who might sponsor the Oxford University Women's Team? Corporate sponsorship? Local Oxford businesses? Friends? Family? All and any ideas welcome! Also application for sponsorship could not be easier! Marcie and I have prepared a great sponsorship proposal, so all you have to do is write a cover letter! Simple! Please email me if you have any ideas... High 5 Are your High5 stashes running low? Let me know. If there is enough interest OUCC will be able to do another bulk order. MK Handicap Races There are still plenty of race places left - too late to enter in advance for the first race, but you can enter on the line. The combined force of the men's and women's teams have enough people to hire a minibus and van for the three events at Milton Keyes Bowl on 26 Feb, 5 March and 12 March. The men's race is at 11.30 am and the women's at 2 pm, so it will be quite a long day, but it does mean that you'll have lots of support. If you want to race any of the days, and you have not yet told Marcie please let her know to book a place on the minibus. Team Series Race 2 - Surrey (1st May) CANCELLED It is with regret that I have to inform you that race 2 of the Team Series is cancelled. This is on instructions from Jon Miles, the team series website has been updated. CIS Lunchtime Talk Thursday Christians in Sport are giving a lunchtime talk on "What Makes a Christian Tick" this Thursday - do come along! It will be a great opportunity to hear more about Christianity if you aren't quite sure what it's about or to ask questions on what we and other sporty Christians in the University believe. We're going, so if you want to come along meet us at Trinity Gates at 12.45 pm. If you have any questions email Helen or Kat. Lecture on Science & Medicine of Athletic Performance Prof. Craig Sharp of Brunel University will deliver the first of the Eminent Speakers lecture at 4 PM on Wednesday, February 23 in the Sherrington Room, University Laboratory of Physiology. This may be of interest to any of you who what to find out more about the science behind athletic performance - email Helen if you are interested in going along Congratulations! You have reached the end! Let me know if you have anything you want me to put up on next weeks newsletter. Happy riding! Kat
Hilary 2005 - 5th Week Hi Guys Theres lots on in 5th week so no chance for 5th week blues to set in... happy reading! Girls' Social Wednesday 16th Feb Come along to Linacre for some food at 6.45pm and a pint in the "Cheapest College Bar in Oxford" (so says Ms Haworth) before mooching off to Filth for dancing & fun :o) Meet 6.45pm Linacre lodge (e-mail me for directions if you need them) There's a chance we could do some queue jumping at Filth so if you think you'll be coming along then could you drop Katie a line at by Tuesday so we can put our names at the door. Cheers! See you then! Katie MTB Varsity Calling all oxford females who can ride a bike - the varsity mountain bike race is 20th Feb - the more Oxonians we can send the better - must beat the dirty tabs! -don't have a mountain bike? ask around...e-mail the mountain bike list, borrow, rent... doesn't have to be anything too fancy, just in good working condition (on that note, if you have a mountain bike you can lend out, please email Marcie - the varsity race will be held in conjunction with a Gorrick race and the varsity riders will enter the "Sport" category. Teams Series Squad The Oxford University Squad is up on the official Women's National Team Series website!!! Check it out at www.womenscycleracing.co.uk/Teams05.htm - how cool is that?! Rides in 5th Week Mid-week rides 16 Weds, 2 pm at Trinity Gates ride length 1-2hrs of hill reps lead by Kat Weekend rides 19 Sat OUCC club run, 10 am at Trinity Gates 19 Sat Women's break away ride, 9.30 am 30-40 miles lead by Rachel 20 Sun NO WOMENS RIDE - RACE MTB VARSITY!!!!! Circuits Please come to circuits! - Tuesday - 7.10 pm for a 7.30 pm start at Iffley Road Gym - £2 for gym members, £2.50 for non-members. - Fridays - 12.10 pm for a 12.30 pm start at Brookes - £3 I will be there on Tuesdays and Fridays so don't worry about not knowing anyone there - come along! They are fun in a painful sort of way... Lecture on Science and Medicine of Athletic Performance Prof. Craig Sharp of Brunel University will deliver the first of the Eminent Speakers lecture at 4 PM on Wednesday, February 23 in the Sherrington Room, University Laboratory of Physiology. This may be of interest to any of you who what to find out more about the science behind athletic performance - email Helen if you are interested in going along As always let me know if you have something you want me to put on the news letter. Also I'll be putting up the newsletters on the website. That's it for now. Kat
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