Friday night summer series

Here are the dates for the FNSS this year - I would really recommend giving it a go - especially the MK Bowl event as it's so close...

It's 45 mins (ish) of riding laps -

http://fnssmtb.com/



The full race calendar for this years series are as follows:



May

Rd 1. 8th Avalanche Adventure, Sulby Aerodrome, Sibbertoft, Leics. - RFW
Rd 2. 15th National Bowl, Milton Keynes, Bucks. - Team Milton Keynes
Rd 3. 22nd Borough Hill, Daventry - CATS MBC


June

Rd 4. 12th Bulwick Estates, Nr Bulwick A43 Nr Corby, Northants - CATS MBC
Rd 5. 19th Swift Valley Ind. Est. Cosford Lane, Rugby. Just off Jnct 1 M6 - Rugby Velo
Rd 6. 26th Kilworth Springs Golf Course, South Kilworth, Leics - Welland Valley CC



July

Rd 7. 10th West Lodge Rural Centre, Desborough, Northants - Numplumz
Rd 8. 17th Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton - Treads cycle club
Rd 9 . 24th Swift Valley Ind. Est. Cosford Lane, Rugby. Just off Jnct 1 M6 - Rugby Velo



Aug

Rd 10. 7th Fermyn Woods, Nr Brigstock, Northants - CATS MBC
Rd 11 21ST Kilworth Springs Golf Course, South Kilworth, Leics - CATS MBC



FINAL B-B-Q and Prizes – (Handicap Fun Race and Fancy Dress night)

i am up for a race around mk i have not done one on friday so i do not know how it will work.

The FNSS is a wicked series and a great way to lose the week's stress and to chase your mates or as I do, imagine Fizz is chasing after me as the men start before the ladies (most unsporting but hey ho!)

Last year we had loads of support and racers it is a great laugh

I can not wait

Enter online folks-its cheaper!

I'm in-I've entered rounds 2 (MK), 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10. I've left a few out for the mo but R11 is the fun one when everyone gets naked and think about things other than bikes...

Addy i am trying to get a list to gether 4 the 12 hour gorrick in Aug as you said you are intrested
i think a will try to do the fist one do thay asept entrey on the day ?

Could be tempted to give this a go... What's the MK bowl course like? I can't picture much off road round there, other than riding around on the grass?

Nobody? Ah well, I think I'll give it a go anyway, what's the worst that can happen

I think I'm going to have a go at the MK one, now I can race in the veterans class :-)

Jase, from looking at pictures of previous MK events, it seems to be on the grass, up & down the slopes with a bit of singletrack through some of the undergrowth surrounding too!.

Should be a good do!

Anyone know if there's anywhere that you can leave your clobber & extra water bottles while you race?

I’ve done a couple of the Bowl races in previous years and the course usually changes somewhat each year.

But as mentioned they usually go up and down the grass banks on the inside of the bowl and between the trees that line the top of the bowl. Part of the lap usually includes the wooded sections outside the actual bowl (parallel with Watling St).

Its tougher than you’d imagine, especially if its wet.

I’m not sure you’ll need extra bottles as the race is only 1 hour. But if you do then I’d suggest giving them to someone who you know who will be watching or marshalling.

Or you could just do what Fizz did and went back to her car during the race, and still won!

Signed up. Eeek!

Me too - Aaahh! No more excuses :-)

FFS Fizz give someone else a chance

Excellent way to spend a Friday evening. It was a good blast for an hour and all the people overtaking were very polite. I came 5th ...........................shame there were only 7 females in the category! Fizz of cause left everyone in her dust. Well done Fizz for your 1st place. See you all at the bowl next Fiday evening.

She led for most of the first lap.....

Have you seen the photos - there's a good one of Caroline in all her matching kit...

http://fnssmtb.com/photos/album/72157617826368577/photo/3516169278/2009-race1-avalanche-quarry16.html

and Laura with a face of grit and determination..

http://fnssmtb.com/photos/album/72157617826368577/photo/3516171080/2009-race1-avalanche-quarry27.html

Danny cornering at speed
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Looking forward to the MK bowl event this Friday

It should be a lot of fun, and seeing as it is in Milton Keynes hopefully we should get quite a few of us out there! Even if the weather does look interesting:-

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/anydate_forecast.asp?zipcode=MK6+1BA&day=15&month=5&year=2009 (I'm sure it will all blow over!)

Could possibly be talked into a celebratory trip to the pub after .

So who is thinking of coming along?

Yay I'll be there!!

I am going to sacrifice a winning position for all you eager racers and employ some blocking tactics in the form of a mobile chicane for the lycra clad carbon riding gram cutting racers who'll be there.

And what's with this Veteran Class business , where's the Mid Life Crises Class??? With a 10 minute head start of course!! No, lets make that 20!

I'm having trouble working out exactly when it starts and when I need to be there. Anyone know for sure? The FNSS site just confuses me!

They usually start at 7.15 but allow time to sign on and have a ride round the course if you want.

Cool thanks. Will aim for about 6:15-6:30 then. Ta

MK bowl just were is it i just got lost sorry ...... did not find it but i was looking forword for a good race .......
it is not LE16 9UJ

you went to last weeks race tonight.

Never mind Woody, keep looking, I'm sure you'll find the bowl for next week.

This halted my progress on lap 2 :-(

Well done to you guys who finished it.. there was a most excellent cyclone representation even without Woody!

results are here

http://fnssmtb.com/

I had a slight mishap on the third lap chasing Aaron down a hill.. (I think caused by the drawing pin I noticed in my front wheel right on the start line)..

Ice on the bruises and been to buy a new helmet today