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2nd February

* Last Saturday night's (Jan 28th) annual concert in Marown school was another great success, raising more than £2,000 for the club. A big thank you to all the artistes and everyone else, including sponsors Shoprite and the IOM Steam Packet, who helped to make the event such a big hit with the capacity audience.

* If you need any club kit for the forthcoming season now is the time to purchase it. We have most items in stock at the moment, but be warned supplies are starting to run out in some of the more popular sizes.

* Record numbers have been attending the club's weekly turbo training nights in the now "world famous" Braaid hall. The sessions are held every Thursday night, starting at 6.30pm. Ring Dot on 851691 for more details.

* The national final of the GHS British juvenile 10 mile time trial championship is in Wickham, West London on 8th September.

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22nd January

* Don't forget to renew your British Cycling membership and racing licences before the start of the 2012 season. Remember that all licences expired on 31.12.11.

* The club's off-island race schedule is now available from Dot on 851691. This year's trip to the North West championships in Southport on Saturday, 28th April will require an overnight stay as there are no Steam Packet day trips available due to the Ben My Chree being in dry dock that weekend for a service.

* The club's 2012 circuit racing youth league at the NSC gets underway on Tuesday, 3rd April with a "come and try it" night and continues all the way through to Tuesday, 28th August. The prize presentation will be in the Villa Marina on Sunday, 16th September.

* Congratulations to Team RL360 graduates Anna Christian and Josh Knights who have both been successful in gaining places with top English clubs. Anna has joined the Scott Contessa Epic Race Team and Josh has signed for ex-professional Gary Sadler's Mountivation development academy.

* There are only a handful of tickets left for the club's annual concert in Marown school on Saturday, 28th January. The three fundraising events staged over Christmas and the New Year have amassed more than £3,000 for the club. A big thank you to everyone concerned.

* Following the success of last year's event, Cycling time trials has given the OK for an Isle of Man to run a local qualifying heat for the 2012 GHS juvenile 10 mile time trial championship.

* The final line-up of club members going to the World Cup track meeting in London's new Olympic velodrome on February 17th is Jamie Dudley, Sophie Black, Conor Davies, Breeshey Cain, Matthew Bostock, Kaitlin Slack and Owen Dudley. The much sought after tickets were generously donated by 2012 OLympic sponsors Lloyds TSB. Thomas Mazzone and Eleanor Stokoe will also be making the trip courtesy of the tickets that Thomas won in last September's End to End challenge.

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8th January

* The club's recent fundraising activities have been a great success. The bag packing session in Chester Street Shoprite before Christmas raised a fantastic £933.42p, while the sponsorship money from the family fun ride along the Douglas to Peel railway track on December 28th has now topped the £1,000 mark - and there is still more to be collected! The next fundraiser on the calendar is the annual concert in Marown school on Saturday, 28th January. Tickets at just £7, including supper, are selling fast so book now (tel. 851691) to avoid disappointment.

* The club's winter turbo training sessions in the Braaid hall are being very well supported. British Cycling level 2 coach Laura Wasley from our sister club the Manx Viking Wheelers is in charge of the proceedings while regular instructor Elliott Moore is away on a course for his new job as a fire fighter. The sessions have recently been visited by journalists from a Belgium cycling magazine and the "The Times" newspaper.

*. As a legacy from the IOM's hosting of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games British Cycling has offered 600 free 20012 memberships and racing licences to RL360 riders who are currently non members.

* RL360 was able to report on another successful year at November's AGM of the our parent club the Manx Viking Wheelers. Copies of the report and accounts have been distributed to all relevant parties.

* Jake Kelly, Josh Knights and Jamie Dudley along with family and friends will be attending Cycling Time Trials annual Champions Night in Hinkley on January 21st to pick up the magnificent GHS Team Time Trial shield they won at the British national final last September. The club has now won the coveted trophy an unprecedented five times.

* Anticipating future demand, the club had extra Mark Cavendish T-shirts made up for last October's prize presentation. All children's sizes are in stock at the moment. Ring 851691 for details.

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3rd November

* Team Royal London 360's annual prize presentation was held recently in the Villa Marina's Royal Hall. Royal London's Communications Executive Merita Taylor and Corporate Responsibility Manager Steve Wright handed out the medals and prizes (Mark Cavendish T-shirts) in front of a capacity audience.

A total of 645 children took part in the 2011 series, with the class winners' yellow jerseys going to Jemma Quayle, Peter Lloyd, Hollie Palmer, Zachary Dowson, Mairi Harrison, Harry Kneen, Mia Worthington, Zac Walker, Darcy Cain, Percy Hampton, Blae Cain, Aaron Lund, Emma Draper, Tosh Teare, Ciara Sowerby, Adam Kelly, Tara Ferguson, Matthew Draper, Emily Bridson, Charlie Gibson, Eleanor Davies, William Draper, Breeshey Cain, Matthew Bostock, Nathan Draper, Anna Christian and Jake Kelly.

The club's annual award winners were also revealed on the night. Percy Hampton picked up the Peter Buckley Trophy as the most promising young rider, while Tosh Teare received the Steve Hislop Cup for the most improved rider. All-rounder Eleanor Davies was awarded the Marie Noon Trophy for her impressive performances on and off the island and the league's under-16 champion Jake Kelly collected the Alex Forrest and James Berry Trophies in recognition of another outstanding season.

In addition to the silverware bursaries were awarded to Jamie Dudley. who received a cheque for £150 from Rosanne Coward in memory of her late husband George Wilson, and Josh Knights, who collected £500 from Peter Quayle in memory of his father Stewart.

Finally, Jo Wright from Lloyds TSB Offshore Ltd - the national sponsor for the 2012 Olympics -presented the club with eight tickets for February's Cycling World Cup track meeting (an Olympic test event) in London's new velodrome. As the sponsor for London 2012 Lloyds were able to purchase tickets for the Olympic test event of their choice and they had no hesitation in opting for the Cycling World Cup and donating the tickets to Team RL 360 members.

Richard Draper's photographs from the night are available for viewing and purchase at Morrison Photos Ltd., 2 Tynwald Street, Douglas.

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28th September

* Leon Mazzone is Team Royal London 360's final rider of the month for 2011. He picks up the award for the impressive string of late-season results he produced during August.

The Ramsey youngster started the month in fine style, scoring a brace of top 15 stage placings in the Mayo Youth Tour in Ireland to finish a very good 22nd overall in a large international field of almost 90 riders.

At home he won the final round of the hotly contested under 16 racing bike class at the weekly youth criterium league at the NSC and, demonstrating his all-round ability, clocked a personal best time of 24mins 51secs in the penultimate round of the Bikestyle 10 mile time trial league.

Leon receives a commemorative trophy and a £50 cash prize.

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26th September

* Team Royal 360 "A" squad won last Sunday's Shoprite Cycle for Life relay around the TT course in a rapid 01.54.00, beating the Police and Fire Service by 3mins 02 secs and 4mins 10secs respectively. The RL360 "B" team were a very good eighth in 02.10.46 and the RL360 all-girl team 12th in 02.19.05. Many thanks to Pauline Davies and Phil Knights for putting the teams together.

* The club's prize presentation in the Villa Marina on Sunday, 9th October looks like being the biggest yet - don't miss it!

* The club has invited British Cycling's Tim Buckle over to the island again in early October for some training talks in our "clubhouse" at the Braaid. Tim is the North West Development Manager responsible for the under 14 and under 16 age categories.

* Later in October the club will be taking a large squad of around 20 riders to the Newport velodrome in Wales for two days of track coaching, including a two hour session with Team Sky superstar Geraint Thomas.

* IOM junior team manager Gary Mazzone would like to thank everyone for their support before and during the recent Commonwealth Youth Games. Gary and the team - Jonathan Cregeen, Alex Haddock, Thomas Mazzone and Warwick Sanderson were proud to represent the island.

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19th September

* Team Royal London 360 (previously known as Team Scottish Provident) has won the GHS British national juvenile 10 mile time trial championship team prize for an unprecedented fifth time.

Competing against 128 of Britain's top young cyclists at the recent national final in Walton-on-the-Wolds in Leicestershire, Jake Kelly, Joshua Knights and Jamie Dudley won the coveted team award in a combined time of 1.07.47, which was just five seconds short of the championship record set in 1991 by South Hunsley School.

Individually, Kelly clocked a personal best time of 21.54 to finish an excellent fourth, a narrow 11 seconds behind bronze medalist Oliver Wood (Aire Valley RT). Knights posted a PB equaling 22.29 for a fine 12th and Dudley got round in 23.24 (30th overall).

The multi talented Germain Burton (Team De Ver) was the gold medalist in a rapid 21.15, a clear 24 seconds ahead of runner-up Jake Alderman ( One & All Cycling),

There were also some outstanding performances from the seven other Manx finalists who booked their places in the IOM District heat in June. Leon Mazzone covered the distance in 25.01 for 53rd place overall (9th 14 year old) and Joseph Haddock stopped the watch at 26.14 for 74th (5th 13 year old) position, while Conor Davies went faster than ever before to take 113th spot (5th 12 year old) in 27.38.

In the girls' competition Anna Christian was eighth quickest (84th overall) in 26.55 and Sophie Black 11th (88th overall) in a personal best time of 27.14, with up-and-coming riders 13 year old Phoebe Ferguson and 12 year old Eleanor Davies taking minutes off their previous PBs to finish 19th and 24th (106th & 113th overall) in 28.53 and 29.31 respectively.

Alice Barnes (Motorpoint Pro Cycling), the sister of Commonwealth Youth Games winner Hannah, retained her 2010 title in a championship record of 23.37.

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12th September

* Looking ahead, the club's popular turbo training sessions in the Braaid hall are due to start on Thursday, 3rd November.

British Cycling's North West Development Manager Alex Scoular was an interested spectator at the final round of the club's Tuesday night youth league at the NSC.

* Pauline Davies and Phil Knights are sorting out the RL360 teams for the Shoprite Challenge TT course relay on Sunday, 25th September.

* Don't forget that the club's 2011 RL360 youth league prize presentation takes place in the Villa Marina on Sunday, 9th October. More than 400 competitors have already put their names down for the event.

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1st September

* A shower of rain just prior to the start of racing failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the 244 competitors who signed-on at the NSC last Tuesday night for the 20th and final round of the 2011 Royal London 360 youth league. British Cycling's Go Ride North West Regional Development Manager Alex Scoular was there to witness the action.

The novices were the first to take to the track and it was Alexander Galloway who eventually took the honours after a close battle with leading girl Sydney Ella Patterson. Third place went to Lisa Martin and Kate Morris beat Matthew Gledhill for fourth. Peter Lloyd held off Aoife Hartley in the dash for sixth and Sophie Keen stayed clear of a six-strong chasing group to claim eighth place. Freddie Griffin and impressive newcomer Rebecca Parker rounded off the top ten.

In the born 2006 & later age group Corey Peters outsprinted Cian Jackson to bag his sixth success of the series. Ivan Sorby was a safe third ahead of Edward Marsh and Charley Convery, while Harry Callin led Alfie Swales, Ryan Edwards, Peter Cope, Corbin Stewart and Lucy Barnett over the line for sixth. The fast finishing Orry Purcell overtook Ethan Bratty, Hollie Palmer and Rio Kelly in the final few metres to grab 12th.

Niall Colquitt got the better of arch rival Harry Kneen in the battle for the top slot in the born 2005 event. Jacob O'Boyle and Oliver Sykes clipped off the front of the main chasing group to take third and fourth respectively, with James Scott outgunning Chloe Dillon and Frank Kinnish in the gallop for fifth. Tom Corrin beat Daniel Martin to the line for eighth and Charlie Cowin led Harry Boyle in to claim tenth.

Continuing his end of season run of good form, Cameron Dudley notched up his fourth successive win in the born 2004 category, edging out Oliver Harrison in the final sprint for the chequered flag. Joshua Dudley came from behind to snatch third from Billy Kennedy, Daniel Keen, Adam Price and Joshua Leece, while former frontrunner Nathan Slack salvaged eighth ahead of pursuers Callum Crellin, Megan Boardman, Owen Chestnut and Mia Worthington. Kirk Michael's Cameron Hawes pipped Edward Teare for 13th and Archie Callaghan did very well to finish 15th on his racing debut.

A determined Matthew Black was too strong for breakaway partners Thomas Skillicorn, Zac Walker and Jack Christian in the sprint for the number one spot in the born 2003 race. Jamie Gelling was a solid fifth and Thomas Young put in a late surge to take sixth ahead of Darcy Cain, Jack Collister and Ryan Quirk. The consistent Matthew Cooil completed the top ten.

Corrin Leeming powered away from the field for a comfortable solo victory in the born 2002 class. Nicholas Kissack and Shellan Leeming trailed in for second and third and Jack Whitelegg overcame Tom Kermode and Anna Kelly in the fight for fourth. Jamie McCann slid off on the final corner of the final lap but remounted to finish tenth.

Just six riders lined up for the start of the born 2001 three lapper, with Max Walker outsprinting Adam Scarffe for the win and Cullen Gell beating George Ratcliffe in the scrap for third. Sean Young was fifth and Jodie Fox sixth. In the following born 2000 & earlier grouping Adam Kelly got the better of Alex Cain, Lucas Mudie, Ben Christian and Tara Ferguson in the final push for the line. Lewis Parker had the edge on Ben Cunningham in the tussle for sixth.

Picking up from where he left off, Tosh Teare returned from holiday to score a sixth consecutive win in the under 10 racing bikes. Aaron Lund took the runners-up spot from Tyler Cain, Max Walker, Juan Kneen, Adam Scarffe, Conor Gelling and Will Corkill. Ninth place went to Corey Hill and Emily Bridson was the first girl home in a good tenth place. Eight riders contested the finish of the under 12 racing bikes, with William Draper getting the verdict over Thomas Bostock and the ever improving Liam McCann. The girls' prize went to Eleanor Davies in seventh spot.

With the light fading fast, the under 16's race was reduced to twelve laps. Leon Mazzone got away in the closing stages and stayed clear to the finish for a well deserved maiden win. Jake Kelly narrowly beat Jamie Dudley for second and Matthew Davies took fourth ahead of Josh Knights and Nathan Draper, who was the first B rider (under 14) across the line. Anna Christian, Breeshey Cain and Sophie Black were the top three girls in 10th, 13th and 14th positions.

A total of 645 competitors took part in this year's series with an average of 285 riders turning out for each of the twenty rounds staged. The final overall positions in the league will be revealed at the prize presentation in the Villa Marina on Sunday, 9th October.

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31st August

* Over 150 riders have qualified for the British national juvenile 10 mile time trial championship final to be held in Seagrave, Leicestershire on Saturday, 10th September. Team Royal London 360 riders Jake Kelly, Josh Knights, Jamie Dudley, Leon Mazzone, Joseph Haddock, Conor Davies, Anna Christian, Sophie Black, Victoria Kinrade, Phoebe Ferguson and Eleanor Davies qualified for the final in the IOM heat on June 15th.

* Team RL360 riders were on top form in the recent IOM 25 mile time trial championship, promoted by our sister club the Manx Viking Wheelers on a testing course in the St. Marks, Braaid, Eairy and Ballasalla area. Josh Knights won the junior championship in an impressive 1.09.57, Jamie Dudley bagged the juvenile title with 1.15.05 and Anna Christian took the ladies' prize in 1.25.01.

* Peel's Tosh Teare has been named as Team Royal London 360's rider of the month for July. Jake Kelly, Eleanor Davies and Jamie Dudley were the winners in April, May and June respectively.

* Don't forget to put your name down for the Tuesday night league's prize presentation in the Villa Marina on Sunday, 9th October. More than 360 competitors have already booked their tickets for the event.

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27th August

* There were some very good performances from the five Team Royal London 360 riders who travelled to the Manchester velodrome last week for the British national youth track championships.

The under 12 and under 14 titles were decided in omnium competitions consisting of a 1500m individual pursuit, a sprint race, a 500m time trial and a scratch race (under 14's only).

In the under 12 girls event on Sunday Eleanor Davies was sixth in the pursuit, seventh in the sprint and sixth in the time trial for sixth place overall - a great result considering that it was only her second competitive outing "on the boards".

William Draper went in the under 12 boys and did well as one of the youngest riders in the class to take tenth in the pursuit, 12th in the sprint and 14th in the time trial for a hard earned 13th overall.

The under 14 omniums were run on the Monday with Victoria Kinrade finishing an excellent third in the pursuit, 13th in the sprint, 8th in the scratch race and time trial for eighth overall in the girls competition. Nathan Draper finished 24th and 29th respectively in the boys' pursuit and sprint but had to leave before the final two races to catch the evening boat home.

British Cycling Team member Jake Kelly competed in the under 16 boys individual championships, finishing 11th in the 500m time trial, 12th in the scratch race and 13th in the pursuit.

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25th August

* Despite the travelling difficulties caused by the road closures for the MGP practices, there was another good entry of 229 competitors at the NSC last Tuesday night for the 19th and penultimate round of the Royal London 360 youth league.

Alexander Galloway opened the proceedings with a clear win in the novices class. Peter Lloyd was a safe second and leading girl Rebecca Walmsley pipped Sydney Ann Patterson in the dash for third. Liam Bedford led Kate Morris, Eddy Dillon and Aoife Hartley home for fifth, while Freddie Griffin beat Rebecca Parker and Rubi Skillen to the line for ninth.

In the born 2006 & later category Corey Peters went from the gun, leaving the rest of the field in his wheel tracks to fight over the minor placings. Ivan Sorby and Ryan Edwards filled the final two slots on the podium and Harry Callin got the verdict over Samuel Devereau, Edward Marsh, Peter Cope and Alfie Swales in the battle for fourth. Charlie Convery took the bunch sprint for ninth, with Hollie Palmer grabbing the girls' prize in 12th spot.

Niall Colquitt got away from a five-strong leading group to bag maximum points for a fifth time in the born 2005 event. Fourteen times winner Harry Kneen outgunned Jacob O'Boyle, Zachary Dowson and Mairi Harrison to salvage second and Chloe Dillon overcame James Scott, Oliver Sykes and Frank Kinnish in the gallop for sixth. Charlie Cowin held off chasers Tom Corrin, Luca Moretta and Matthew Young to round off the top ten.

Following a closely contested sprint finish, breakaway companions Cameron Dudley and Oliver Harrison were awarded joint first place in the born 2004 class. Joshua Dudley got the better of Daniel Keen, Adam Price and Billy Kennedy in the rush for third and relative newcomer Joshua Leece did well to snatch seventh from James Devereau. Ninth place went to Jack Sowerby and Megan Boardman was the first girl in a very good tenth place.

Jonty Bregazzi scored his second success of the season in the born 2003 age group, outsprinting Matthew Black, Jack Christian, Zac Walker and Dillon Dowson in the final gallop for the chequered flag. Jack Collister took sixth ahead of Jamie Gelling and Thomas Young.

In the born 2002 race Percy Hampton powered away from the field to score an impressive solo victory. James Harrison got the better of Corrin Leeming and Nicholas Kissack in the battle for second, with top girl Shellan Leeming a lonely fifth.

Adam Scarffe took the honours in the poorly supported born 2001 race, while Adam Kelly was too strong for Alex Cain Ben Christian and Tara Ferguson in the sprint at the end of the born 2000 & earlier grouping.

In the under 10 racing bikes Adam Scarffe outsprinted ten fellow front-runners to secure his second win of the night. Conor Gelling pipped Percy Hampton for second and Emily Bridson took the girls' award in seventh spot. A last lap attack gave Conor Davies a well deserved victory in the under 12 racing bikes and Jamie Dudley edged out breakaway partner Josh Knights for his eighth win in the under 16's. Matthew Davies took the sprint for third and the in- form Sophie Black was the first girl in ninth place.

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21st August

* There was another good turnout of 271 competitors at the NSC last Tuesday night for round 18 of the Royal London 360 youth league. In the novices class Peter Lloyd returned from a three week break to notch up his ninth success of the series. Alexander Galloway, the winner for the previous six weeks, was a very close second and Joseph Corlett edged out leading girl Jemma Quayle for third. Kate Morris outsprinted Lisa Martin, Eddy Dillon, Sydney Patterson, Orry Wilson, Rubi Skillen, Ashton Quilliam and Myles Le Geyt in the dash for fifth, with Freddie Griffin leading Alec Sorby and Lula Thomas home for 13th. Joseph Devereau, Lily Price, Summer Peters, Oliver Guest and Alfie Corrin completed the top twenty.

Cian Jackson pipped round 17 winner Ivan Sorby for his first ever victory in the born 2006 & later category. Corey Peters got the better of Jack Keenan in the battle for third and Peter Cope beat Harry Fox, Alfie Swales, Harry Callin and Samuel Devereau in the sprint for fifth. The fast finishing David Sargent clipped off the front of the main chasing bunch to grab tenth, while Sophie Smith took the girls' prize in 18th place.

Harry Kneen broke away from a leading group of four riders to take the honours in the born 2005 event. Mairi Harrison fought off a strong challenge from Chloe Dillon in the tussle for second and Teddy Dunn stayed clear of chasers Oliver Sykes, Jacob O'Boyle, James Scott and Zachary Dowson to claim fourth. Tom Corrin outgunned Frank Kinnish for ninth and Albert Kessler led Luca Moretta over the line for 11th.

In the born 2004 age group Cameron Dudley surged ahead of breakaway partner Oliver Harrison to record his second win in as many weeks. Joshua Dudley had the edge on James Devereau in the gallop for third and Adam Price grabbed a fine fifth, his best result to date, ahead of Cian Gell, Joshua Clough and Joshua Leece. Jack Sowerby secured ninth and Callum Crellin led Owen Chestnut in for tenth. Kiera Prentice was the best girl in 13th spot.

Seven riders contested the finish of the born 2003 race, with Jake Wilson taking the win ahead of Jonty Bregazzi, Matthew Black, Jack Christian, Thomas Skillicorn, Zac Walker and Dillon Dowson. Ramsey's Tyler Hannay overcame Jack Collister, Jamie Gelling and Darcy Cain in the sprint for eighth place, while Ryan Quirk finished clear of Matthew Cooil and Scott Mason for a safe 12th.

Percy Hampton rode away from the field for a clear victory in the born 2002 class. James Harrison was too strong for Corrin Leeming in the race for second place and Nicholas Kissack got the verdict over Louis Dean in the tussle for fourth. Lead girl Charlie Moss came from behind to snatch sixth from Nathanael Tyson and Shellan Leeming came in on her own for a solid eighth.

After a slow start, the born 2001 event came to life when Juan Kneen, Max Walker and Adam Scarffe attacked on the last lap and rode clear to claim the top three places on the podium. Emma Draper and Cullen Gell were unable to match the frontrunners turn of speed and had to settle for fourth and fifth respectively. The following born 2000 & earlier grouping ended in a six-strong bunch gallop, with Sam Batey taking the victory ahead of Sam Mills, Tara Ferguson, Abby Quirk, Ben Christian and Joseph Corkish.

In the under 10 racing bikes Max Walker emerged from a leading pack of fourteen riders to bag maximum points ahead of Aaron Lund and Adam Scarffe. In the under 12's William Draper attacked on the penultimate lap and rode clear of the field for a comfortable win. Connor Davies outsprinted Sam Batey, Daniel Scarffe and Eleanor Davies for second place.

Jamie Dudley came out on top in the under 16 racing bikes, beating Matthew Davies, Nicholas Corlett, Leon Mazzone, Nathan Draper, Matthew Bostock and Joseph Haddock in the final dash for the line. Eighth placed Sophie Black worked hard to stay in touch with the leaders and did well to take the girls' honours ahead of Anna Christian. The ever improving Breeshey Cain was the third girl in 13th spot.

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13th August

* The seventeenth round of the Royal London 360 youth league was held at the NSC last Tuesday night in bright sunshine and virtually windless conditions.

Alexander Galloway went from the gun in the novices class, taking the chequered flag well clear of the rest of the field. Joseph Corlett outsprinted Lisa Martin, Kate Morris and Jemma Quayle for the runners-up spot, with Rubi Skillen beating Sydney Patterson, Ashton Quilliam and Eddy Dillon in the battle for sixth. Maria Moore led James Gale and Alec Sorby home to round off the top ten.

Ivan Sorby edged out Cian Jackson to record his maiden win in the born 2006 & later age group. David Sargent was a safe third and Alfie Swales held off pursuers Harry Callin, Libbie Thompson and Ryan Edwards to grab fourth. Holly Palmer pipped Lucy Barnett, Orry Purcell and Samuel Cowin for eighth, while Sophie Smith and Corbin Stewart escaped from the main bunch to secure 12th and 13th places respectively.

In the born 2005 race Harry Kneen rode away from a leading group of seven riders to score a comfortable solo victory. Mairi Harrison eased ahead of Chloe Dillon, Nathan Cannell, Jacob O'Boyle,Teddy Dunn and James Scott for second, with Oliver Sykes taking a fine eighth on his 2011 debut. Bradley Kneen was a lonely ninth and Chloe Comaish stayed clear of the fast finishing Charlie Cowin to claim tenth.

A delighted Cameron Dudley got the better of fellow frontrunners Ralf Holden and Oliver Harrison to pick up his first win in the born 2004 event. Joshua Dudley dropped James Devereau and Billy Kennedy on the final lap for a solid fourth and Joshua Clough did well to outgun Toby Craig, Cian Gell, Ross Quayle and Callum Crellin in the dash for seventh. Kiera Prentice was the leading girl in 12th spot.

In the born 2003 category Percy Hampton had the edge on Jake Wilson in the final sprint for the line, with Jonty Bregazzi getting the verdict over Matthew Black, Zac Walker, Thomas Skillicorn, Jack Christian and Ryan Quirk in the gallop for the final podium position. Ramsey's Tyler Hannay was ninth a short distance ahead of Jamie Gelling and top girl Darcy Cain.

Will Corkill got an early gap in the born 2002 class and steadily increased it all the way to the finish, notching up his sixth success of the season. James Harrison made a determined chase but in the end was happy to settle for a well earned second ahead of the fast closing trio of Corrin Leeming, Nicholas Kissack and Blae Cain. The ever consistent Louis Dean had the upper hand on Nathanael Tyson, Joshua Mills and Shellan Leeming in the tussle for sixth , while relative newcomer Deacon Lombard-Chibnall did well to finish tenth in only his second outing at the NSC.

Returning from a two week break, Max Walker overcame Adam Scarffe to take the honours in the born 2001 three lapper and Matthew Draper beat Lucas Mudie and Sam Mills to bag maximum points again in the born 2000 & earlier grouping. Emma Draper and Tara Ferguson were the leading girls in each class.

A nine-strong group of riders contested the finish of the under 10 racing bikes, but no one could match the speed of winner Tosh Teare in the final sprint. Max Walker was second followed by Adam Scarffe, Aaron Lund, Tyler Cain and Conor Gelling, who completed the top six leader board. Emma Draper, Emily Bridson and Chloe Crellin were the leading girls in 10th, 12th and 14th places.

In the under 12 racing bikes eight year old Charlie Gibson, who was riding up a class, produced one of the rides of the night to finish second behind winner William Draper in the bunch gallop for the line. The hard working Conor Davies was a close third and Eleanor Davies the top girl in fourth place. Jamie Dudley outsprinted Matthew Davies and Leon Mazzone for his sixth win in the under 16 racing bikes. Nathan Draper was the first U/14 rider home in fourth place and Elizabeth Holden the best girl in tenth position.

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12th August

* There were some excellent performances from the Team Royal London 360 Isle of Man riders who competed in the recent Mayo International Youth Tour in Ireland. Competing against top young riders from as far afield as South Africa. Belgium and Holland, the thirteen strong Manx squad picked up three stage wins, two top three placings overall and several age category victories.

The four-stage event was held over three days on the roads in and around Kiltamagh, Co. Mayo and consisted of two road races, a short time trial and a super fast town centre criterium.

In the under 12 class William Draper rode brilliantly to win the two road race stages, finish second in the criterium and take third in the time trial. However, he just failed to claw back the time he lost in the time trial and had to settle for second place and leading under 11 rider in the overall standings, a narrow seven seconds behind winner and all-Ireland champion Dillion Corkery (Kanturk CC). Elizabeth Holden also rode strongly, finishing third and fifth in the road races, a superb second in the time trial and fifth in the criterium to put her in fourth place overall and give her the top spot in the girls' competition, one position ahead of team mate Breeshey Cain, who scored an eighth and ninth in the road races, a fine fourth in the time trial and an eighth in the crit. for sixth overall.

Although she was technically too young to enter the event Eleanor Davies was given special dispensation to ride, fully justifying the organisers' decision by taking ninth place overall (4th girl) with a ninth and an eighth in the road races, a 12th in the time trial and a tenth in the criterium.

Phoebe Ferguson excelled on the hilly road race stages, winning the climber's polka dot jersey on the first day and finishing second overall in the King of the Hills competition. A top six finish in the criterium, a seventh in the time trial and top twelve placings in the two road races earned her a very good tenth spot overall ( 5th girl).

In the under 14's age group Nathan Draper made a great start by taking second place in stage one's bunch sprint finish. The next day he posted the ninth fastest time in the time trial, losing 32 seconds to eventual overall winner Michael O'Loughlin (Carrick Wheelers), and grabbed third place in the following road race. Another third in the final day's criterium placed him in seventh place on GC, just 13 seconds short of a podium position. Michael Moss crossed the line in the leading bunch in all the road events, posting ninth and 14th in the road races and a good eighth in the crit. But once again it was the time trial that had the greatest bearing on the overall result and Michael's mid field placing in the race against the clock restricted him to 16th on GC. He did, however, take third in the under 13's competition.

Anna Christian was 22nd overall (3rd girl) and Sophie Black 26th (4th girl). Anna was 23rd and a fine eighth in the road races, 17th in the time trial and 23rd in the crit, while Sophie was a consistent 28th in all the stages, except for the second day's road race when she was 29th.

Competing in a field of nearly ninety riders. Jamie Dudley finished an excellent third overall and top under 15 in the very competitive under 16 category. Despite being credited with 41st in the opening day's bunch gallop and only recording the 20th fast time in the time trial, Jamie kept in touch with the leaders. In the second road race he finished a superb second gaining at least 1min 22secs back on most of his rivals and moving up to third on GC, a position he successfully defended by finishing safely in the bunch on the final day.

Josh Knights got his campaign off to a flying start with a great third on stage one. A fifth in stage two's time trial moved him up to second on GC, but a 14th in the second road race dropped him down to ninth overall, where he remained, despite finishing a fine fifth on the final stage. Leon Mazzone rode well to come in with the main bunch on most days, his best results being an impressive tenth in the opening road race and a good 15th in the crit. He eventually finished 22nd (7th under 15) in the overall standings some 2mins 10secs behind the winner Davey Gunst (ZRTC Theo Middlekamp).

Making up for a disappointing tour by his standards (he was 78th on GC), Matthew Davies blew the opposition apart to take an amazing win in the final day's criterium. Fearless in his overtaking, Matthew shot through the field from around 19th position, weaving his way through the gaps to take the sprint.

Rounding off a very successful three days of hard racing, the Royal London 360 squads won the under 12's team competition, were second in the under 16's and third in the under 14's.

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11th August

* Competing against the top young cyclists in Britain, a total of seventeen Team Royal London 360 riders produced some excellent performances at the 2011 British National Youth Circuit Race Championships on July 24th.

The event was held for the first time in the picturesque Lister Park in Bradford and the 1.85km circuit, which contained fast sweeping bends and a brutal climb, provided a true test for the 350 competitors.

Jake Kelly missed out on a bronze medal in the youth A category (under 16) by the narrowest of margins, taking fourth place in a sprint finish with Jacob Scott (Planet X). Jake was in the winning break of five riders that got away on the climb and soon built up a commanding lead. With four laps remaining eventual winner Chris Lawless (Maxgear RT) and runner-up Tao Geoghegan-Hart (CC Hackney) attacked and were never seen again, leaving Scott and Kelly to battle it out for the final place on the podium.

After making a valiant but unsuccessful attempt to get across to the leaders, Joshua Knights finished 21st in the main chasing group. Jamie Dudley circulated in the bunch for most of the race but was one of the many riders that were pulled out after being lapped.

The under 14's event ended in a bunch sprint, with Nathan Draper crossing the line in a very good eighth spot. Matthew Bostock, Michael Moss and Joseph Haddock were further down the field in about 42nd, 46th and 50th places respectively, while Matthew Draper came 56th after suffering a mechanical problem. Owen Dudley retired with a puncture.

Daniel Tulett (Hargroves Cycles) was the runaway winner of the under 12's race, taking the honours a massive 1 min 26 secs ahead of a well strung out field. Conor Davies was 17th at 3.04 and William Draper 19th at 3.18.

In the under 16 girls championship Anna Christian was contesting fourth place when she was struck with cramp on the final climb, forcing her to stop. She eventually rejoined the action and did very well to salvage tenth place. Sophie Black was lapped and pulled out while lying in about 19th spot. Under 14 girls competitors Elizabeth Holden and Phoebe Ferguson were also victims of the organisers strict lapped rider rule, being forced out while holding onto 16th and 20th positions. The rule was quickly amended when the organisers realised that there was a danger that winner Charlotte Broughton (Leicestershire Road Club) was going to lap the whole field.

The final event of the day was a non- championship race for under 10 and under 8 boys and girls combined. Peel's Tosh Teare unshipped his chain on the climb while lying second but recovered well to outsprint Matthew Egglestone (Beacon Wheelers) for a brilliant third place. Charlie Moss also rode well to outgun Megan Cullan (Otley CC) in the dash for 19th.

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4th August

* A group of ten Team Royal London 360 members were at the Manchester velodrome on Sunday, 10th July to compete in the inaugural Manchester Youth Cup track meeting.

The invitation only event was organised by British Cycling's Regional School of Racing to give youth riders the opportunity to experience a wide variety of bunch racing events in preparation for the forthcoming national track championships.

The event was open to the under 12, under 14 and under 16 youth categories and was run as an omnium competition consisting of team sprints, time trials, devils, scratch races, handicaps and points races.

Divided into eight separate teams, the Manx youngsters excelled in the individual age groups, coming away with two overall victories and several top six placings.

In the under 12's category Eleanor Davies won her handicap, finished second in the team sprint, fourth in the scratch race and seventh in the devil to win the individual points competition. William Draper was first in the devil and scratch races but dropped points in the team sprint and handicap, finishing equal third overall.

In the under 14's Matthew Bostock won the time trial, came third in the scratch race, fifth in the points and ninth in the devil to top the overall points table. Nathan Draper scored a win in the scratch race, a second in the time trial and a sixth in both the points and the devil to take third spot overall, with Victoria Kinrade picking up a first and fourth in the team and individual time trials, a fifth in the devil, a ninth in the points and a ninth in the scratch race for sixth overall.

Matthew Draper produced one of the best rides of the day to win the points race in impressive style. He also finished third in the scratch race, sixth in the four lap time trial and 11th in the devil to secure seventh overall.

Elizabeth Holden crashed heavily in the very first event when the rider in front of her pulled a foot out, leaving her nowhere to go. She soon recovered, however, and went on to record solid 12th places in the time trial and scratch race and a brace of 14th positions in the devil and points for joint 12th overall.

In the under 16's class Josh Knights posted a third in the points, a fifth in the time trial, a sixth in the devil and a ninth in the scratch race to finish fifth in the final points table. Jamie Dudley was fifth in the points and scratch races, eighth in the time trial and tenth in the devil for eighth overall, while Matthew Davies scored a fifth in the devil, 12th in the scratch and time trial and 13th in the points to take tenth spot overall.

Finally, the West Midlands squad, containing Nathan Draper and Joshua Knights, won the team competition from the North West, which had no IOM members, and Maxgear, which included William Draper and Matthew Davies.

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4th August

* There was another good turnout of 283 competitors for round 16 of the Royal London 360 youth league, staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in reasonably good conditions.

Alexander Galloway continued his recent domination of the novices class, powering away from the field for his fifth win in a row. Leading girl Jemma Quayle was a clear second, with Kate Morris holding off chasers Sophie Keen, Lexi Gibson and Joseph Corlett for third. T.J.Teare outgunned Eddy Dillon, James Gale and Sydney Patterson in the dash for seventh and Rubi Skillen stayed ahead of newcomer Ashton Quilliam, Alec Sorby and Megan Callin to claim 11th.

In the born 2006 & later category Zachary Dowson led breakaway partners Cian Jackson, Ivan Sorby and Corey Peters over the line for his tenth success of the series. David Sargent trailed in for fifth and Kazu Senior beat Harry Callin and Harry Fox in the battle for the final place on the top six leader board. The girls' prize went to Lucy Barnett in 16th place.

Harry Kneen overcame Niall Colquitt in the sprint at the end of the born 2005 race, with Mairi Harrison repelling a strong challenge from Chloe Dillon for third. Nathan Cannell pipped James Scott for fifth and Chloe Comaish maintained station ahead of Luca Moretta and Frank Kinnish for seventh. Tom Corrin rounded off the top ten.

Continuing his recent run of good form, Oliver Harrison outsprinted Ralf Holden for his maiden victory in the born 2004 age group. Cameron Dudley overcame brother Joshua, Billy Kennedy, Adam Price, Nathan Slack and Daniel Keen in the gallop for third, with Joshua Clough and James Devereau close behind in ninth and tenth places respectively. First timer Joshua Leece finished a very good 13th and Mia Worthington was the top girl in 15th spot, just one place ahead of her nearest rival Kiera Prentice.

Percy Hampton got the verdict over Jake Wilson in a very close finish to the born 2003 class. Jonty Bregazzi had the edge on Matthew Black in the dash for third and Jack Christian kept Thomas Skillicorn, Tyler Hannay and Jack Collister at bay for fifth. Ryan Quirk, Matthew Cooil and Freddie Ralston came in together for ninth, tenth and eleventh, with Megan Cannell finishing on her own to take the girls' honours in 12th place.

In the born 2002 event Will Corkill went from the gun, taking the chequered flag with a commanding lead over runner-up James Harrison, who never gave up the chase. Nicholas Kissack got the better of Blae Cain, Nathanael Tyson, Shellan and Corrin Leeming in the sprint for third, while Charlie Moss salvaged eighth after loosing contact with the leaders on the final lap. Joshua Mills ousted Louis Dean for ninth and Deacon Lombard-Chibnall rode well on his NSC debut to take 11th ahead of Ethan Quirk and Fin Samson.

Juan Kneen was too strong for fellow frontrunners Adam Scarffe and Emma Draper in the gallop at the end of the born 2001 three lapper. In the following born 2000 & earlier category Matthew Draper rode away from a five-strong leading group to take the victory by a comfortable margin from Tara Ferguson, Lucas Mudie and Sam Mills.

Tosh Teare made an early attack in the under 10 racing bikes and then time trialled to a fine solo win. Aaron Lund headed Jake Wilson, Will Corkill and Adam Scarffe home for second and Percy Hampton overtook Juan Kneen in the closing stages to claim sixth. Emily Bridson was the first girl in 11th spot.

In the under 12 racing bikes William Draper outsprinted breakaway partner Connor Davies to collect maximum points. Callum Claque took third from Charlie Gibson and Eleanor Davies, with newcomer Stephen Lane an impressive eighth in his very first outing. Jamie Dudley held the advantage over Josh Knights in the sprint at the end of the under 16 racing bikes. Leon Mazzone and Matthew Davies, who were the only two riders not to be lapped by the leading duo, were third and fourth, while Matthew Draper took the bunch gallop for fifth.

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3rd August

* A total of 284 competitors turned out at a sun-kissed NSC last Tuesday night (July 26th) for round 15 of the Royal London 360 youth cycling league.

Relative newcomer Alexander Galloway powered away from the field to score a fine solo victory in the novices class. Jemma Quayle was a clear second ahead of Rebecca Walmsley and Kate Morris, with T.J. Teare pipping Orry Wilson in the bunch gallop for fifth. Eddy Dillon, Sydney Patterson, Ellie Caine and Aoife Hartley completed the top ten.

In the born 2006 & later age group Corey Peters outsprinted Zachary Dowson, Ivan Sorby and Cian Jackson to increase his tally of wins to four. Kazu Senior was a solid fifth and Edward Marsh led Harry Fox home for sixth. Peter Cope had the edge on Corbin Stewart, Ryan Edwards, Alfie Swales and Nathan Kinrade in the battle for eighth, while 13th placed Lucy Barnett beat Hollie Palmer to the line for the girls' prize.

Harry Kneen rode away from breakaway companions Mairi Harrison and Chloe Dylan to take the top slot in the born 2005 category. Nathan Cannell was a lonely fourth and Luke Saunders headed Frank Kinnish, James Scott and Teddy Dunn home for fifth. Albert Kessler held off Tom Corrin, Chloe Comaish, Bradley Kneen and impressive newcomer Thomas Bradley in the dash for ninth, with Robert Docherty and Emma Stratford close behind in 14th and 15th positions.

A last lap turn of speed gave Dillon Dowson the advantage over Oliver Harrison and Ralf Holden in the closing stages of the born 2004 event. Joshua Dudley clipped off the front of the chasing pack to snatch fourth and twin brother Cameron got the verdict over Billy Kennedy in the bunch sprint for fifth. Mia Worthington, Megan Boardman and Jayden Stewart were the first three girls in 11th, 13th and 19th places respectively.

Jake Wilson got the better of Percy Hampton in the gallop at the end of the born 2003 class. Jonty Bregazzi and Matthew Black were third and fourth and Thomas Skillicorn, who had been stuck in no-mans-land for most of the race, a good fifth. Ryan Quirk won his tussle with Jamie Gelling for sixth and Matthew Cooil forged ahead of Darcy Cain and Jack Collister to grab eighth.

In the closest finish of the night Aaron Lund came from behind to snatch victory from Will Corkill and James Harrison. Leading girl Blae Cain beat Corrin Leeming for fourth and Nicholas Kissack overtook Nathanael Tyson on the finishing straight to take sixth. Charlie Moss, Louis Dean and Shellan Leeming rounded off the top ten leader board.

After breaking away on the opening lap, Juan Kneen, Adam Scarffe and Emma Draper went on to fill all three podium positions in the poorly supported born 2001 race, while Matthew Draper attacked a leading group of twelve riders for a clear win in the born 2000 & earlier grouping. Adam Kelly took the runners-up spot from Sam Batey, Lucas Mudie and top girl Abby Quirk.

All the racing bike events ended in bunch sprints. In the under 10's the ever improving Tosh Teare took the win from Will Corkill and Tyler Cain, with twelfth placed Charlie Moss edging out Emma Draper and Emily Bridson in the fight for the girls' honours. William Draper outsprinted Conor Davies, Thomas Bostock and Eleanor Davies for maximum points in the under 12's six lapper and Jake Kelly was too strong for Jamie Dudley and Josh Knights in the under 16's.

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2nd August

* An overcast sky and strong cross winds failed to deter the 297 competitors who turned out at the NSC on Tuesday, July 19th for round 14 of the club's Royal London 360 youth league.

Alexander Galloway continued his winning ways in the novices class, surging ahead of the field to bag his third win in a row. Peter Lloyd was a distant second and Jemma Quayle a safe third ahead of Archie Dunn, Matthew Gledhill and Kate Morris, who all came in separately for fourth fifth and sixth places respectively. Joseph Corlett edged out Aoife Hartley for seventh and Sophie Keen was too fast for Eddy Dillon and Rubi Skillen in the dash for ninth. Alec Sorby was 12th and Belinda Dennett held off chasers Matty Valerga, Maria Moore, Lennon Moore and Myles Le Geyt to claim 13th. Freddie Quilliam, Lula Thomas and Izzy Craig completed the top twenty leader board.

In the born 2006 & later age group Zachary Dowson attacked from the gun, taking the chequered flag well clear of Corey Peters, who pipped Ivan Sorby for the runners-up spot. David Sargent overcame Cian Jackson for fourth and Kazu Senior led Drystan Sewell in for sixth. Harry Fox beat Edward Marsh and Peter Cope to the line for eighth, while Corbin Stewart got the better of leading girl Libbie Thompson and Alfie Swales in the battle for 11th.

Notching up his tenth win of the series, Harry Kneen was too strong for Niall Colquitt in the sprint finish that decided the outcome of the born 2005 event. Oliver Corkish got away from Mairi Harrison on the last lap to grab the final place on the podium and Nathan Cannell eased ahead of James Scott and Jacob O'Boyle for fifth. Chloe Dillon broke free from the main chasing group to snatch eighth, with Frank Kinnish spearheading the ensuing charge for ninth.

Dillon Dowson dropped breakaway partner Oliver Harrison in the closing stages of the born 2004 race and time trialed to a comfortable victory. Cameron Dudley outsprinted his twin brother Joshua for third and Billy Kennedy held off Adam Price in the fight for fifth. Joshua Kelly outgunned Daniel Keen and James Devereau for seventh and Callum Crellin came from behind to take tenth ahead of Mia Worthington, Jack Sowerby and impressive newcomer Megan Boardman.

An increase in pace on the penultimate lap gave Percy Hampton a clear win in the born 2003 category. Jake Wilson kept the fast finishing duo of Jonty Bregazzi and Matthew Black at bay for second, while Zac Walker did well to fend off Thomas Skillicorn and Jack Christian in the gallop for fifth. Ramsey's Tyler Hannay led Ryan Quirk home for eighth and Matthew Cooil got the verdict over Thomas Young in the dash for tenth. Darcy Cain took the girls' prize in 18th spot.

Making his intentions clear from the start, Will Corkill went from the gun in the born 2002 class and stayed clear to the finish for a well deserved win. Aaron Lund nearly caught the leader on the finishing straight but just ran out of road and had to settle for second place. James Harrison rode Blae Cain and Nicholas Kissack off his wheel to grab third, with Joshua Mills heading Louis Dean and Ethan Quirk over the line to round off the top six.

Juan Kneen outsprinted Max Walker, Adam Scarffe and Emma Draper to earn maximum points in the born 2001 event and Matthew Draper was too strong for fellow frontrunners Adam Kelly, Tara Ferguson, Lucas Mudie and Abby Quirk at the finish of the born 2000 & earlier grouping.

In the under 10 racing bikes Tosh Teare escaped on the first lap and was never seriously challenged on the way to scoring a brilliant solo victory. Max Walker pipped Adam Scarffe for second and Percy Hampton beat Aaron Lund in the bunch sprint for fourth. Emily Bridson was the top girl in tenth position.

After splitting the field with some aggressive riding, William Draper outsprinted fellow protagonist Conor Davies for the top slot in the under 12 racing bikes. Thomas Bostock was a solid second ahead of Callum Clague and Liam McCann, with Kaitlin Slack the best girl in 11th spot.

The under 16 racing bikes set off at a fast pace as riders made several early but ultimately unsuccessful bids for glory. Jamie Dudley, Josh Knights and Nick Corlett eventually got away to contest the finish where Dudley took the sprint from Knights, with Corlett just behind in third. Matthew Davies won the bunch sprint for fourth and Anna Christian was the first girl in tenth position.

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14th July

* Round 13 of the Royal London 360 youth league was staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in ideal conditions. The 319 youngsters who took part in the event produced some exciting racing for the spectators and two film crews who were recording the action.

Proving that his maiden victory in the previous round was no fluke, relative newcomer Alexander Galloway rode away from the large field to claim his second success in the novices class. Overall leader Peter Lloyd salvaged second ahead of Matthew Gledhill, Lisa Martin and Rebecca Walmsley, with Jemma Quayle overcoming Kate Morris, Sophie Keen, Aoife Hartley and Belinda Dennett in the battle for sixth.

In the born 2006 & later age group Zachaey Dowson went from the gun and was never seen again. Jack Keenan got the better of Cian Jackson for the runners-up spot and David Sargent beat Kazu Senior for fourth. Corey Peters outgunned Ivan Sorby and Drystan Sewell for sixth, while Harry Fox got the better of Harry Callin to grab ninth. Lucy Barnett was the first girl in 18th place.

Picking up his ninth win of the series, Harry Kneen was too strong for breakaway partners Niall Colquitt, Oliver Corkish and Mairi Harrison in the closing stages of the born 2005 race. Jacob O'Boyle took fifth ahead of fellow chasers Chloe Dillon, Bradley Kneen, Tom Corrin, Luca Moretta, Nathan Cannell and James Scott, with Chloe Comaish edging out Harvey Coole to round off the top twelve leader board,

A last lap attack gave Dillon Dowson a comfortable victory in the born 2004 category. Zac Walker was a solid second and Oliver Harrison beat Ralf Holden in the tussle for third. Joshua Dudley beat twin brother Cameron in the race for fifth and James Devereau led Nathan Slack, Daniel Keen, Billy Kennedy and Joshua Kelly home for seventh. Callum Crellin was twelfth and Mia Worthington the leading girl in 13th spot.

Jake Wilson came from behind to pip Percy Hampton for maximum points in the born 2003 class, maintaining his challenge for the overall honours. Jonty Bregazzi outsprinted fellow chasers Jack Christian, Thomas Skillicorn and Matthew Black for the final podium position and Jamie Gelling got the verdict over Darcy Cain and Ryan Quirk in the gallop for seventh. Jack Collister completed the top ten.

In the born 2002 event winner Aaron Lund had to work hard to get past Will Corkill in the final sprint for the line. James Harrison got away from Nicholas Kissack and Corrin Leeming to secure third, with top girl Blae Cain shading Jack Whitelegg for sixth. Louis Dean did well to take eighth - his best result to date - from Charlie Moss and Nathanael Tyson.

Juan Kneen powered away from Emma Draper, Max Walker and Cullen Gell to record his second success in the born 2001 three lapper, while Sam Batey outsprinted Adam Kelly, Tara Ferguson, Sam Mills, Ben Christian, Abby Quirk and Lucas Mudie to notch up his maiden win in the born 2000 & earlier grouping.

Eight riders were in with a chance of victory in the under 10 racing bikes, but at the finish it was Peel's Tosh Teare who took the chequered flag ahead of Conor Gelling, Max Walker, Percy Hampton, Jake Wilson, Adam Scarffe, Will Corkill and Aaron Lund. Ninth place went to Juan Kneen and Emily Bridson took the girls' prize in a very good tenth position.

William Draper overcame a strong challenge from Conor Davies to take the top slot in the under 12 racing bikes. Charlie Gibson led Thomas Bostock, Eleanor Davies and Adam Kelly in for third and Liam McCann snatched seventh from Sam Batey.

In the under 16 racing bikes Jamie Dudley and Joshua Knights escaped from a leading group of seven riders and stayed clear to the finish where Dudley took the sprint for his second win in succession. Nicholas Corlett beat Matthew Davies to the line for third, with Nathan Draper the leading under 14 category rider in a fine fifth place. Anna Christian was the first girl in tenth spot.

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7th July

* Despite the changeable weather conditions and alternative attractions of Tynwald Day, there was a good entry of 263 competitors at the NSC last Tuesday night for round 12 of the club's Royal London 360 youth league.

Relative newcomer Alexander Galloway scored his maiden victory in the novices class, picking up maximum points in only his third race of the series. Leading girl Jemma Quayle outsprinted Matthew Gledhill for the runners-up spot and Peter Lloyd made up ground in the closing stages to snatch fourth from Kate Morris and Sophie Keen. The ever improving Joseph Corlett led Aoife Hartley and Eddy Dillon over the line for seventh, with Myles Le Geyt overtaking Joseph Devereau on the finishing straight to complete the top ten leader board.

Zachary Dowson further strengthened his bid for the overall honours by notching up his eighth success in the born 2006 & later age group. Three time winner Corey Peters was a solid second and David Sargent outgunned Ivan Sorby, Cian Jackson, Drystan Sewell and Charlie Convery in the dash for the final place on the podium. Harry Fox led Kazu Senior and Edward Marsh in for eighth, with Hollie Palmer taking the girls' prize in 16th spot.

In one of the closest finishes of the night Niall Colquitt beat Harry Kneen by the narrowest of margins to grab the spoils in the born 2005 race. Mairi Harrison pipped Chloe Dillon for third and Jacob O'Boyle came home on his own for fifth. Nathan Cannell edged out Oliver Corkish, Bradley Kneen and Frank Kinnish for sixth, while James Scott held off chasers Robert Docherty, Tom Corrin and Liam Smith to secure tenth.

Zac Walker outmanoeuvred breakaway partner Dillon Dowson on the final lap to edge the win the born 2004 event. Joshua Dudley headed Ralf Holden, Cameron Dudley and James Devereau in the gallop for third, leaving former travelling companions Oliver Harrison, Nathan Slack and Daniel Keen behind to pick up seventh, eighth and ninth places respectively. Kiera Prentice, Nancy Wheeler and Sophia Littlewood were the first three girls in 18th, 19th and 20th positions.

Bagging his seventh victory of the season, Percy Hampton was too strong for fellow frontrunner Jake Wilson in the charge for the flag in the born 2003 category. Jonty Bregazzi led Jack Christian in for third and Matthew Black got past Thomas Skillicorn in the final few metres to snatch fifth. Tyler Hannay took the sprint for seventh ahead of Thomas Young, Ryan Quirk and top girl Darcy Cain.

In the born 2002 three lapper Will Corkill held the advantage coming out of the final corner but just failed to hold off Aaron Lund in the dash for the line. James Harrison trailed in for third and Corrin Leeming had the upper hand on Nicholas Kissack in the tussle for fourth. Blae Cain got the girls' award in sixth slot and Charlie Moss beat Nathanael Tyson for seventh. Liam Crook and Louis Dean rounded off the top ten.

Tosh Teare had to fight off a strong challenge from Max Walker before claiming victory in the born 2001 class. Juan Kneen was third followed by Adam Scarffe and Emma Draper. In the following born 2000 & earlier grouping Matthew Draper attacked on the penultimate lap and soloed to a comfortable win. Adam Kelly got the verdict over Sam Batey, Ben Christian, Lucas Mudie, Sam Mills and top girl Abby Quirk in the chase for second place.

The under 10 and under 12 racing bike events both ended in bunch sprints. Aaron Lund took the former from Max Walker, Will Corkill and Percy Hampton, with William Draper winning the latter ahead of Thomas Bostock, Connor Davies and Eleanor Davies. In the under 16's Jamie Dudley produced his best ride of the series so far to get the better of Jake Kelly in the final sprint for the line. Josh Knights, Nicholas Corlett, Leon Mazzone and Matthew Bostock completed the top six.

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6th July

* There were some excellent performances from the Team Royal London 360 members who competed in last Saturday's (2nd July) Tour of Blackpool youth races.

The event, which was the eighth round of British cycling's national circuit race series, was staged on a brand new circuit built within the grounds of the Palatine Sports Centre.

Percy Hampton got the ball rolling with a fine win in the under 8 class. Team mate Jake Wilson was second and Ben Peatfield (Bolton Hot Wheelers) third.

In the under 10's Charlie Gibson came from behind in the final sprint to grab a well deserved third place. Will Corkill was 15th, Chloe Crellin 17th (3rd girl) and Charlie Moss 21st (4th girl).

William Draper, Thomas Bostock and Eleanor Davies were in the thick of the action from the start of the under 12's event, taking the chequered flag in the main chasing group behind winner Tomos Owens (Mid Shropshire Wheelers) and his breakaway partner Daniel Tulett (Hargrove Cycles). Draper was credited with seventh place, Bostock 15th and Davies a very good 16th (3rd girl).

In the under 14 boys Glen Vine's Matthew Bostock was the best of the RL360 racers in tenth position. Nathan Draper was 16th, Michael Moss 20th and Matthew Draper, who was often seen at the front of the field, 28th. In the under 16 and under 14 girls races Sophie Black and Elizabeth Holden rode impressively for 10th and 11th p[aces respectively.

Jake Kelly produced one of his best performances of the season to take a superb second place in the under 16 boys. Josh Knights also rode brilliantly to grab fourth in a large field of over 70 riders, with the ever improving Jamie Dudley, who still has another year to go in this age group, finishing 27th in the main bunch.

Kelly and eventual winner Jacob Scott (Planet X) rode away from the field on lap 12 and stayed clear to the finish where Scott dropped Kelly on the final circuit. Knights was in a small chasing group of three riders who crossed the line just eight seconds behind the leading duo.

The previous weekend ten of the RL360 riders were in Curborough for round seven of the series. The highlights included William Draper's superb third place in the under 12's and Charlie Gibson's sixth in the under 10's. There were also good top twenty point scoring positions for Jake Kelly (13th in the U/16's), Nathan Draper, Matthew Bostock (16th & 18th in the U/14's), Thomas Bostock (15th in the U/12's), Anna Christian and Sophie Black (12th & 17th in the U/16 girls).

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1st July

* Conditions were perfect for the 324 competitors who turned out at a sunny National Sports Centre last Tuesday night for round 11 of the club's Royal London 360 youth league.

Peter Lloyd got the preceedings underway with a clear win in the novices class. Archie Dunn edged out leading girl Jemma Quayle for second and Alexander Galloway beat Matthew Gledhill and Chester Bell to the line for fourth. Kate Morris pipped Belinda Dennett, Sophie Keen and Rebecca Walmsley for seventh, with T.J.Teare and Rubi Skillen coming in ahead of the main chasing bunch to claim 11th and 12th respectively. Newcomer Lennon Moore did well to finish 28th on his debut.

In the born 2006 & later age group Zachary Dowson fought off a strong challenge from Corey Peters to notch up his seventh success of the series. Jack Keenan held off David Sargent and Ivan Sorby in the dash for third and Cian Jackson got the better of Drystan Sewell in the battle for sixth. Peter Cope was a safe eighth and Harry Fox outgunned Kazu Senior, Alfie Swales, Edward Marsh, Ryan Edwards and Harry Callin in the gallop for ninth. Lucy Barnett was the first girl in 19th place.

Harry Kneen overcame breakaway partner Niall Colquitt to bag maximum points in the born 2005 category. Chloe Dillon was a safe third and Mairi Harrison headed Nathan Cannell home for fourth, while Oliver Corkish came from behind to snatch sixth from Bradley Kneen and Jacob O'Boyle. Ballasalla's Chloe Comaish led Harvey Coole and James Scott home for ninth, with Luke Saunders winning the bunch sprint to complete the top twelve leader board.

Leading from start to finish, Dillon Dowson powered to an impressive solo victory in the born 2004 event. Zac Walker eased ahead of Joshua Dudley to take runners-up spot and Cameron Dudley got the verdict over Nathan Slack, James Devereau, Billy Kennedy and Adam Price in the battle for fourth. Daniel Keen and top girl Mia Worthington rounded off the top ten.

Jake Wilson stole a march on fellow escapees Percy Hampton and Jonty Bregazzi to take the honours in the born 2003 race. Jack Christian outsprinted Matthew Black for fourth and Tyler Hannay was too strong for Jamie Gelling, Thomas Young and Ryan Quirk in the tussle for sixth. Darcy Cain took the girls' prize in a lonely tenth place.

Aaron Lund overcame Will Corkill in a closely contested sprint finish to win the born 2002 class. James Harrison beat Nicholas Kissack for third and Corrin Leeming finished on his own for fifth. Blae Cain just managed to stay clear of fast finishing chasers Nathanael Tyson, Charlie Moss and Shellan Leeming to secure sixth.

A last lap attack gave Tosh Teare victory in the born 2001 age group. Max Walker and Adam Scarffe were second and third, with Juan Kneen edging Emma Draper for fourth. Matthew Draper rode clear of the field for a clear win in the born 2000 & earlier three lapper. Tara Ferguson beat Sam Mills in the gallop for second place.

Charlie Gibson came out on top in the bunch sprint at the end of the under 10 racing bikes. Max Walker and Adam Scarffe filled the remaining places on the podium, with Aaron Lund, Tosh Teare and Tyler Cain rounding off the top six.

An aggressive William Draper was the impressive winner of the under 12 racing bikes. Draper got away from the field in an early attack but was eventually caught by Conor Davies. In text book fashion Draper went again and this time Davies was unable to respond and had to settle for a well deserved second place. Thomas Bostock was third followed by Callum Clague, Eleanor Davies and Daniel Scarffe. The under 16's race was fast and furious as usual with Jake Kelly eventually taking the victory from Josh Knights, Jamie Dudley and Nick Corlett.

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30th June

* A total of 15 Team Royal London 360 riders travelled to the North East of England recently to compete in round six of British Cycling's national youth circuit series, staged at a very wet Hetton Lyons Country Park. Despite the damp conditions and occasional heavy downpour, the 160 strong field put on a fine display of aggressive racing, with the Manx youngsters notching up eight top twelve positions.

Charlie Gibson got the team off to a great start by taking a fine fifth place in the under 10's race. Charlie was in a breakaway group of five riders but lost contact on the penultimate lap, crossing the line just behind his former travelling companions. Further down the field Charlie Moss rode well for a hard earned 16th spot.

In the under 12's event William Draper was sixth behind escapees Tomos Owens (Mid Shropshire Whs) and Daniel Tulett (Hargroves Cycles). Thomas Bostock was a good twelfth and Conor Davies, who lost time with an unshipped chain, 18th.

Nathan Draper produced his best off-island ride of the season so far to grab an excellent fourth in the under 14's age group. Owen Dudley and Matthew Draper were eighth and ninth respectively, with Matthew Bostock not far adrift in twelfth spot. Joseph Haddock and Michael Moss both suffered in the cold conditions and failed to finish.

Racing in the worst of the weather, Anna Christian held her own against Britain's top riders to finish a very respectable twelfth in the under 16 girls, while Jamie Dudley came home in the leading bunch for 24th place in the under 16 boys. Josh Knights retired with a mechanical problem and Jake Kelly, who had been in the thick of the action from the start, pulled out after feeling unwell.

The following day the RL360 squad moved onto Horwich near Bolton for a series of town centre criteriums. A fully recovered Jake Kelly won the under 16's race ahead of team mates Jamie Dudley (2nd) and Josh Knights (5th), with Nathan Draper, William Draper and Charlie Gibson runners-up in the under U/14, U/12 and U/10 events. There were also good performances from Matthew Draper (6th), Michael Moss (8th) and Matthew Bostock (10th) in the under 14's and Conor Davies (3rd) and Thomas Bostock (6th) in the U/12's.

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24th June

* Outbreaks of heavy rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the 249 competitors who turned out at the NSC last Tuesday night for round 10 of the Royal London 360 youth league. A prolonged downpour just before the racing got underway resulted in the cancellation of the three racing bike events on safety grounds

Making light of the difficult conditions, Peter Lloyd notched up his seventh success in the novices class. Archie Dunn took the runners-up spot ahead of Jemma Quayle, who pipped Rebecca Walmsley for the final place on the rostrum. Newcomer Alexander Galloway produced one of the rides of the night to edge out previous winner Chester Bell for fifth place. Matthew Gledhill was a good seventh and Sophie Keen led a group of six girls home for eighth place. Lisa Martin and Kate Morris rounded off the top ten.

In the born 2006 & later category Corey Peters got the better of overall leader Zachary Dowson for the second week running. Jack Keenan splashed his way round to third and Cian Jackson beat Ivan Sorby and Peter Cope to the line for fourth. Drystan Sewell, William Curphey and Alfie Swales filled the next three places, with the ever improving Kazu Senior a good tenth. Lucy Barnett took the girls' prize in 21st position.

Harry Kneen attacked Niall Colquitt and Chloe Dillon on the final lap of the born 2005 race and powered his way to victory. Mairi Harrison rode Bradley Kneen off her wheel to grab fourth and Luca Moretta outsprinted Frank Kinnish, Liam Smith, Nathan Cannell and Jacob O'Boyle for sixth.

The born 2004 riders were hit with the worst of the weather. Zac Walker and Dillon Dowson went from the gun and stayed clear to the finish where Walker just got the verdict in the final dash for the line. Ralf Holden edged out twins Joshua and Cameron Dudley in the bunch sprint for third, while Mia Worthington grabbed the girls' award in 13th spot.

Arch rivals Percy Hampton and Jake Wilson also had a close tussle in the born 2003 event, with Hampton eventually taking the honours by the narrowest of margins. Thomas Skillicorn held off Matthew Black, Jack Christian, Jonty Bregazzi and Tyler Hannay in the gallop for third and Jamie Gelling outgunned top girl Darcy Cain in the battle for eighth. Emily Kinley and Megan Cannell completed the girls' podium in 17th and 19th positions respectively.

Glen Vine's Will Corkill made his intentions clear from the start of the born 2002 class, riding away from the field and time trialing to a comfortable solo victory. Corrin Leeming led Nathanael Tyson and Jack Whitelegg in to grab second and first girl Shellan Leeming pipped Charlie Moss and Fin Samson for fifth.

Tosh Teare came from behind to pip Max Walker in the born 2001 age group. Juan Kneen and Adam Scarffe overtook Emma Draper in the closing stages to snatch third and fourth, with Chloe Crellin a safe sixth ahead of chasers Rory Donegan, Sean Young and Charlie Moore.

In the born 2000 & earlier race, the final event in a shortened programme, Matthew Draper got an early gap and was never seriously challenged. Adam Kelly outsprinted Lucas Mudie, Kaitlin Slack, Ben Christian, Sam Batey and Joseph Corkish for second place.

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19th June

* Eleanor Davies has been named Team Royal London 360's rider of the month for May. The talented 12 year old receives the coveted award for the impressive performances she has been posting this season both on and off the island. In recognition of her achievements Eleanor receives a commemorative trophy and £50 in cash.

* A fifth place overall in the final northern district heat of British Cycling's national youth omnium series should be enough to see Victoria Kinrade through to the final in August.

* Jake Kelly, Joshua Knights, Jamie Dudley, Victoria Kinrade, Anna Christian, Sophie Black, Leon Mazzone, Joseph Haddock, Phoebe Ferguson, Conor Davies and Eleanor Davies all qualified for the national final of the GHS juvenile 10 mile time trial championship in the IOM district heat in Jurby last Wednesday (June 15th). Chairman of Cycling Time Trials Shiela Hardy, National Competitions Secretary Keith Lawton and Liverpool District Treasurer Val Ross attended the event. The final takes place in Seagrave, Notts on Saturday, 10th September.

* Three RL360 riders finished in the top twelve in the recent Manx Telecom handicap road race at Bride. Jake Kelly was 5th, Josh Knights 8th and Jamie Dudley 11th.

* The Blackpool round of British Cycling's youth circuit race series on July 2nd is being staged on a brand new closed circuit at the Palatine Sports Centre. The event will contain the official opening ceremony of the track.

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18th June

* Conditions were perfect for the 341 competitors who turned out at the NSC last Tuesday night for round 9 of the club's Royal London 360 youth league. The novices race got the programme off to a flying start with Peter Lloyd overtaking Jemma Quayle in the closing stages to snatch the win. Chester Bell was a close third and Rebecca Walmsley came home alone to claim fourth. Archie Dunn edged out Sophie Keen for fifth and Kate Morris slipped away from the main bunch to grab seventh. Lisa Martin, Rebecca Cooil and Herbie Hampton rounded off the top ten.

In the born 2006 & later category Corey Peters outsprinted Ivan Sorby and Zachary Dowson to score his second success of the series. Cian Jackson led Jack Keenan in for fourth and Drystan Sewell got the better of Harry Fox, Alfie Swales and Charlie Convery in the battle for sixth. Hollie Palmer was the leading girl in 19th place.

Harry Kneen powered away from the field for a good solo victory in the born 2005 class. Niall Colquitt was a safe second ahead of Mairi Harrison and Chloe Crellin, with Nathan Cannell outgunning Bradley Kneen, Chloe Comaish, Oliver Corkish and Harvey Coole for fifth. Liam Smith led Luke Saunders and Jacob O'Boyle over the line to complete the top ten leader board.

Zac Walker overcame breakaway companion Dillon Dowson in the final sprint to notch up his eighth win in the born 2004 event. Ralph Holden pipped Joshua Dudley for third and James Devereau got the verdict over Oliver Harrison, Adam Price, Nathan Slack, Daniel Keen, Billy Kennedy and Toby Craig in the bunch gallop for fifth place. Lucy Corlett took the girls' prize in 20th position.

Jake Wilson came from behind to beat Jonty Bregazzi and Percy Hampton to the line in the born 2002 three lapper. Thomas Skillicorn lost touch with the three leaders in the closing stages but managed to keep chasers Jack Christian and Matthew Black at bay to claim fourth. Tyler Hannay outsprinted Jamie Gelling and Darcy Cain for seventh, with Thomas Young heading Ryan Quirk home for 10th.

Coming out on top in a very close finish, a determined Will Corkill took the chequered flag ahead of Aaron Lund and James Harrison to record his second win in the born 2001 class. Corrin Leeming and Nathanael Tyson settled for fourth and fifth after being dropped on the last lap, while the fast finishing Blae Cain made a late charge to secure the girls' honours in sixth spot.

A last lap attack gave 2010 champion Max Walker his first win of the year in the born 2000 age group. Juan Kneen held off Adam Scarffe and Tosh Teare in the tussle for the runners-up spot and Emma Draper took the girls' award in a lonely fifth place. Emma's brother Matthew had another easy victory in the born 2000 & earlier grouping, crossing the line with a clear advantage over Sam Batey and Tara Ferguson.

In the under 10 racing bikes Charlie Gibson had to work hard to fend off Max Walker, Adam Scarffe and Tosh Teare in the final sprint. Emily Bridson was the first girl in a very good ninth place. The under 12's race also ended in a sprint finish with William Draper gaining a comfortable win ahead of Thomas Bostock, Conor Davies, Ben Christian and Eleanor Davies.

The under 16 racing bikes provided a thrilling finale to the evening's racing with Jake Kelly taking the win by the narrowest of margins from the ever improving Jamie Dudley and Josh Knights. Matthew Davies led the rest of the field in for fourth and Anna Christian secured the girls' honours in tenth spot.

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10th June

* Round 8 of the Royal London 360 children's cycling league was staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in cold but mainly dry conditions. A total of 176 riders braved the TT traffic to compete in the event, which was being filmed by the BBC for a feature on Breakfast TV.

Peter Lloyd took the honours for the fifth time in the novices class. Rebecca Walmsley beat Archie Dunn and Jemma Quayle to the line for second place, with Lisa Martin and Sophie Keen trailing in separately for fifth and sixth. Rebecca Cooil pipped Ethan Griffiths for seventh and Eddy Dillon stayed clear of the chasing pack to grab ninth. Maria Moore completed the top ten leader board.

In the born 2006 & later category Zachary Dowson rode away from the field to score a fine solo victory ahead of Ivan Sorby, who edged out Corey Peters, Cian Jackson and Drystan Sewell for second. Ryan Edwards held off Harry Callin and Alfie Swales in the dash for sixth, with Sophie Smith leading Hollie Palmer home to claim the girls' prize in ninth spot.

An injection of pace on the final lap gave Harry Kneen a comfortable win over breakaway partners Niall Colquitt and Mairi Harrison in the born 2005 event. Oliver Corkish got the better of Bradley Kneen in the battle for fourth and Chloe Dillon grabbed sixth ahead of Harvey Coole.

Zac Walker rode Dillon Dowson off his wheel to bag maximum points in the born 2004 age group. Joshua Dudley escaped from the main bunch to take third, with twin brother Cameron outsprinting James Devereau, Toby Craig, Adam Price and Daniel Keen in the gallop for fourth. Kiera Prentice was the first girl in 17th place.

Percy Hampton was too strong for fellow frontrunners Jake Wilson, Jonty Bregazzi and Jack Christian in the final stages of the born 2003 race. Thomas Skillicorn was a lonely fifth and Matthew Black got away from travelling companion Jamie Gelling to snatch sixth. Leading girl Darcy Cain passed Ryan Quirk on the final circuit to claim eighth and Ramsey's Tyler Hannay got the verdict over Jack Collister and Thomas Young in the dash for tenth.

Notching up his seventh success in the born 2000 class, Aaron Lund powered ahead of Will Corkill and James Harrison on the finishing straight to further cement his position at the top of the overall standings. Blae Cain, who lost contact with the leaders on the penultimate lap, was a safe fourth ahead of Nathanael Tyson and Joshua Mills.

In the born 2001 three lapper Tosh Teare came from behind to snatch victory from Max Walker. Juan Kneen was third and fourth placed Emma Draper took the girls' award one position ahead of Chloe Crellin. In the following born 2000 & earlier grouping Matthew Draper went from the gun and never looked like being caught. Sam Mills outsprinted Sam Batey, Tara Ferguson, Lucas Mudie, Alex Cain and Kaitlin Slack for the runners-up spot.

Charlie Gibson was the eventual winner of the under 10 racing bikes, taking the chequered flag by the narrowest of margins from Max Walker and Conor Gelling, who were second and third respectively. Jake Wilson was the best under 8 rider in seventh position and Chloe Crellin the top girl in eleventh place. Five riders fought over the spoils in the under 12 racing bikes, with William Draper taking the final sprint from Conor Davies, Thomas Bostock, Eleanor Davies and Sam Batey.

In the final race of the night, the under 16 racing bikes, British Cycling Talent Team member Jake Kelly had the edge on Jamie Dudley and Josh Knights in the dart for the chequered flag. Matthew Davies took fourth from Leon Mazzone and Nathan Draper, with Andrew Reeday leading the chasers in for seventh. Anna Christian was the top girl in 13th place.

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8th June

* There were some excellent performances from the thirty Team Royal London 360 riders who took part in the recent North West International Youth Tour, staged at locations in Blackpool, Lancaster and Preston.

More than 300 youngsters from Britain and Europe braved the windy and sometimes very wet conditions to compete in the event, which was the fifth round of British Cycling's national youth series.

The Manx youngsters were in the thick of the action throughout the three days of competition, producing 32 top ten stage placings and fifteen top twenty overall finishes.

In the under 16's class Jake Kelly was the leading RL360 rider in an impressive 16th spot overall, just 35 seconds behind the winner Nathan Van Hooydonck from Belgium. Joshua Knights was 20th a further 1.31 behind, with Leon Mazzone and Jamie Dudley 58th and 59th in a large field of over 70 riders.

A brace of top 10 finishes earned Nathan Draper a very good 13th place overall in the under 14's category. Matthew Draper was a fine 15th, Joseph Haddock 22nd, double crash victim Matthew Bostock 28th and Owen Dudley, who lost a lot of time with a snapped gear cable, 50th.

Michael Moss pulled out on the last day while lying 54th on GC.

The under 16 and under 14 girls raced separately, with Anna Christian and Sophie Black finishing 18th and 26th in the former and Elizabeth Holden, Breeshey Cain and Phoebe Ferguson 20th, 24th and 28th in the latter.

An excellent seventh p[ace on the testing second stage put Conor Davies in seventh spot overall in the under 12's category. Thomas Bostock was 17th and Eleanor Davies the second girl in 22nd position. William Draper was 25th, Daniel Scarffe 39th and Tara Ferguson 40th (6th girl).

In the younger age groups Charlie Gibson, Adam Scarffe and Max Walker rode well to take 7th, 8th and 9th respectively in the under 10's. Relative newcomer Emily Bridson was a respectable 19th (4th girl), Blae Cain 23rd (7th girl) and Charlie Moss 26th (9th girl). In the under 8's Matthew Black was 5th, Zac Walker 7th and Darcy Cain 8th (2nd girl).

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31st May

* Congratulations to Jake Kelly and Jamie Dudley who won the junior and juvenile classes respectively in the recent Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial over one lap of the TT course. Jake covered the 37.75 miles in an excellent 1.45.40 (4th fastest overall), with Jamie clocking a very respectable 2.03.38 in far from ideal conditions.

* Don't forget that the entry forms for the IOM heat of the prestigious GHS 10 mile time trial championship have to be in by Friday, 3rd June. Several Road Road Time Trial officials are coming to the island to witness the event, which takes place on the Jurby course on Wednesday, 15th June. Contact Dot for further details.

* A big thank you to six year old Cameron Hawes who recently presented the club with a cheque for the magnificent sum of £365. Cameron donated similar amounts to Manx Radio's Dream Catcher Appeal and Wish Upon a Dream, the proceeds of the 100 mile sponsored ride he completed during the Easter holidays.

* The club is hoping to have a fundraising stall at Tynwald Fair again this year. More than £600 was raised in 2010.

* Following a one week break for the TT practices, racing resumes at the NSC on the Tuesday of TT week (June 7th). Over 500 riders have already competed in the series.

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26th May

* A total of 338 riders contested round seven of the Royal London 360 children's cycling league, staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in surprisingly good conditions. For the second week running Jemma Quayle took the honours in the novices class. Chester Bell held off Rebecca Walmsley and Peter Lloyd for the runners-up spot, with Matthew Gledhill a safe fifth in front of Lisa Martin and Archie Dunn, who were sixth and seventh respectively. Kate Morris pipped Sophie Keen and Rubi Skillen in the bunch sprint for eighth.

In the born 2006 and later age group Zachary Dowson attacked from the gun and stayed clear to the finish. Jack Keenan out-sprinted Ivan Sorby and Cian Jackson for second, while David Sargent got the verdict over Drystan Sewell and Corey Peters in the battle for fifth. Hollie Palmer was the first girl in 17th place.

Niall Colquitt beat Harry Kneen to the line to notch up his third win in the born 2005 event. Mairi Harrison claimed the final place on the podium and Nathan Cannell kept the main bunch at bay for fourth. Chloe Comaish came from behind to win the dash for fifth ahead of Charlie Cowin, Oliver Tobin, Luke Saunders, Jacob O'Boyle and Frank Kinnish, who rounded off the top ten.

Dillon Dowson got the better of the previously unbeaten Zac Walker to record his maiden win in the born 2004 category. Ralf Holden led Joshua Dudley home for third and Cameron Dudley was the strongest in the bunch gallop for fifth. Billy Kennedy completed the top six and Mia Worthington grabbed the girls' prize in eleventh spot.

A breakaway group of four riders contested the finish of the born 2003 race, with Jake Wilson outgunning Jack Christian, Thomas Skillicorn and Jonty Bregazzi for the win. Matthew Black was a solid fifth and Jamie Gelling maintained station to claim sixth in front of pursuers Tyler Hannay, Darcy Cain and Ryan Quirk. Relative newcomer Freddie Ralston was a good thirteenth.

Aaron Lund rode away from fellow frontrunners James Harrison. Blae Cain and Corrin Leeming to bag maximum points for a sixth time in the born 2002 class. Nathanael Tyson edged ahead Jack Whitelegg for fifth and Shellan Leeming held off the fast closing trio of Sam Corlett, Joshua Mills and Frederick Nabor for seventh.

Peel's Tosh Teare was too fast for Juan Kneen, Max Walker and Adam Scarffe in the sprint that decided the outcome of the born 2001 three lapper. Emma Draper was fifth and Cullen Gell fought off a strong challenge from Chloe Crellin for sixth. In the born 2000 & earlier grouping Matthew Draper cruised to another comfortable solo victory ahead of Adam Kelly, who won the ten-strong bunch sprint for second place. Sam Batey, Ben Christian, Sam Mills and leading girl Tara Ferguson filled the remaining places on the top six leader board.

A last lap attack gave Charlie Gibson the victory in the under 10 racing bikes. Max Walker and Conor Gelling were second and third, with Jake Wilson the top under 8 rider in tenth spot and Emily Bridson the best girl in eleventh place.

In the under 12's William Draper had the advantage on Thomas Bostock, Callum Clague, Conor Davies and Eleanor Davies in the final gallop. Daniel Scarffe made every effort to catch the leading group but in the end had to settle for a well earned sixth.

In the under 16's event the action was fast and furious from start to finish. At two thirds distance Jake Kelly, Jamie Dudley and Joshua Knights got away and powered their way to the finish where Kelly took the sprint. Leon Mazzone was a good fourth and Anna Christian the top girl in 14th spot.

* Don't forget that there is no racing at the NSC on Tuesday, May 31st due to the TT practices. The league resumes on the Tuesday of TT week (June 7th).

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22nd May

* Despite the occasional spot of rain, conditions remained dry for the 310 competitors who turned out at the NSC last Tuesday night for round six of the Royal London 360 children's cycling league. Top girl and regular top three finisher Jemma Quayle led home Chester Bell, Peter Lloyd, Matthew Gledhill and Lisa Martin for an impressive maiden victory in the novices class. Rebecca Walmsley outsprinted Euan Maher for sixth and Rebecca Cooil stayed ahead of the chasing pack to claim eighth. Shannon Moore and Rubi Skillen completed the top ten leader board.

In the born 2006 & later event Zachary Dowson edged out Jack Keenan to claim his fourth win of the series. Ivan Sorby pipped Drystan Sewell and Corey Peters for third, with Cian Jackson a safe sixth ahead of David Sargent, who outgunned Alfie Swales for seventh place. Harry Fox took the bunch sprint for ninth and Hollie Palmer claimed the girls' prize in 17th spot.

Harry Kneen was too strong for fellow frontrunner Niall Colquitt in the sprint at the end of the born 2005 race. Mairi Harrison was a good third and Nathan Cannell got away from travelling companions Bradley Kneen and Harvey Coole to grab fourth. Chloe Comaish made up ten places on the final lap to snatch seventh from Oliver Tobin, Jacob O'Boyle, Aaron Christian and second girl Chloe Dillon.

Attacking from the gun, Zac Walker was never headed in the born 2004 category. Ralf Holden held off Joshua Dudley in the dash for second and Cameron Dudley beat Oliver Harrison to the line for fourth. James Devereau came from behind to take sixth ahead of Ross Quayle and Joshua Kelly, with Nathan Slack, Billy Kennedy, Dillon Dowson and best girl Mia Worthington rounding off the top twelve.

Percy Hampton surged ahead of breakaway partner Jake Wilson on the finishing straight to take the chequered flag in the born 2003 class, increasing his tally of wins to four. Thomas Skillicorn, Jack Christian, Jonty Bregazzi and Matthew Black, who had all been in the initial break with the leading duo, filled the next four places ahead of Jamie Gelling, who headed Tyler Hannay, Darcy Cain and Jack Collister across the line for seventh.

Aaron Lund held off a strong challenge from Will Corkill to notch up his fifth success in the born 2002 three lapper. James Harrison eventually got the better of Blae Cain for third and Corrin Leeming just managed to keep an eight strong chasing group at bay for fifth.

A leading group of seven riders formed at the head of the born 2001 age group. Tosh Teare lifted the pace on the final lap and rode clear to take a comfortable victory from chasers Max Walker, Juan Kneen, Adam Scarffe and Emma Draper. An aggressive Matthew Draper won the following born 2000 & earlier event in similar fashion, taking the chequered flag well clear of runner-up Ben Christian. Third place went to Sam Batey and Kaitlin Slack picked up the girls' honours in sixth position.

Charlie Gibson came out on top in the bunch sprint that decided the outcome of the under 10 racing bikes. Max Walker was second closely followed by Tosh Teare, Conor Gelling, Aaron Lund and Will Corkill, who completed the top six. Chloe Crellin, Emma Draper and Charlie Moss were the top three girls in 12th, 13th and 15th places respectively.

In the under 12 racing bikes Conor Davies got the verdict by a short wheel from Thomas Bostock and Sam Batey, with Callum Clague edging out Eleanor Davies for fourth. In the under 16's race Jake Kelly scored another impressive solo victory ahead of Jamie Dudley, Josh Knights, Nicholas Corlett and Matthew Bostock. First girl was Anna Christian in twelfth spot.

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17th May

For the sixth year in succession, the club will be running its popular "rider of the month" competition again this season. The winners will receive a commemorative trophy and a cash prize, which this year has been increased to £50 in celebration of twentieth anniversary of Tuesday night youth league at the NSC. April's recipient of this coveted award is sixteen year old Jake Kelly, who has produced a string of impressive early season performances both on and off the Island. In the prestigious British national youth circuit race series the talented British Cycling Talent Team member finished a fine fifth in the opening round at Bristol and a superb second in IOM Youth Tour round. In the local competitions Jake has won all three of the RL360 youth league rounds he has competed in and has scored two top three placings in the Bikestyle 10 mile time trial league. He has also picked up a brace of podium positions in the local road races.

* A grand total of 30 riders will be representing the club in the North West International Youth Tour on May 28th - 30th. The event, which is a counting round of the British national series, has a record entry of 350 competitors, including teams from the Czech Republic, Belgium and the Netherlands.

* Jamie Dudley beat brother Owen for the juvenile honours in the recent Fletcher Trophy held over one lap of the sporting Creg Willeys course, clocking 34mins 04secs and 40.45 respectively. Meanwhile, Jake Kelly and Josh Knights were the fastest RI360 riders in the fifth round of the 10 league. finishing 10th and 11th in very rapid times of 22.55 and 23.01.

* Fourth places in the devil, points race, 960m time trial and sprint put Victoria Kinrade in fourth spot overall in the first round of of the North Region Youth Track Omnium series at Scunthorpe last Saturday (May 14th). The remaining rounds are being staged in Dundee, Edinburgh and Manchester.

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12th May

* Round 5 of the Royal London 360 youth cycling league, staged at the NSC last Tuesday night, attracted another large entry of 330 competitors. Fortunately, the showers that were forecast for that evening were late arriving and the full race programme was completed in dry conditions.

Returning from a two week break, Chester Bell picked up his maiden win in the novices class. The previously unbeaten Peter Lloyd salvaged second in a close battle with Jemma Quayle, Joseph Corlett, Lisa Martin and Rebecca Walmsley, with Sophie Keen leading the rest of the large field home for seventh. Newcomers Kate Morris and Evan Maher made very good debuts, finishing eighth and twelfth respectively.

Zachary Dowson scored his third success in the born 2006 & later age group, taking the chequered flag with a comfortable lead over Jack Keenan, who outsprinted Cian Jackson and Ivan Sorby for the runners-up spot. Corey Peters and Drystan Sewell completed the top six, while Sophie Smith grabbed the girls' honours in 17th spot.

In the born 2005 race Harry Kneen edged out breakaway partner Niall Colquitt in the final dash for the line. Third placed Mairi Harrison got the better of Chloe Comaish in the tussle for the girls' prize and Oliver Tobin stayed clear of chasers Nathan Cannell and Luke Saunders to claim fifth. Harvey Coole, Albert Kessler and Frank Kinnish rounded off the top ten.

Zac Walker rode clear of the field to maintain his 100% record in the born 2004 category. Joshua Dudley outgunned Dillon Dowson in the gallop for second and Ralf Holden escaped from a five strong chasing group to take fourth. Cameron Dudley beat Oliver Harrison for fifth and James Devereau held off Nathan Slack and Billy Kennedy to snatch seventh. Mia Worthington was the first girl home in twelfth spot.

Recently crowned North West champion Percy Hampton got away from a leading group of six riders to score maximum points in the born 2003 event. Jake Wilson pipped Jonty Bregazzi, Thomas Skillicorn and Jack Christian for second, with Matthew Black just behind in sixth place. Jamie Gelling was a lonely seventh and top girl Darcy Cain beat Jack Collister for eighth. Regular top ten finisher Tyler Hannay slid off on the final lap but remounted to grab 20th position.

Aaron Lund, Will Corkill, James Harrison and Blae Cain fought over the honours in the born 2002 class. Harrison crashed out in the final sprint leaving Lund to secure the win ahead of Corkill and Cain, who were second and third respectively. Corrin Leeming led chasers Jack Whitelegg, Liam Crook and Nicholas Kissack in for fourth.

Peel's Tosh Teare was too strong for Juan Kneen, Adam Scarffe and Max Walker in the dash for the line in the born 2001 three lapper. while Matthew Draper finished well ahead of Sam Mills and Ben Christian in the born 2000 & later grouping.

In the under 10 racing bikes Charlie Gibson, another of our North West title winners, easily took the bunch gallop from Juan Kneen and Aaron Lund, with the ever improving Emily Bridson the top girl in eleventh place. In the following under 12's event Thomas Bostock picked up his first win of the series, outsprinting Callum Clague, Conor Davies, Ben Christian and the hard working NW gold medalist Eleanor Davies.

Josh Knights made an early attack in the under 16 racing bikes and managed to stay out in front for the first quarter of the race. Jake Kelly, Jamie Dudley and Nicholas Corlett eventually joined him at the head of affairs and the four riders stayed clear to the finish where Kelly got the verdict over Dudley in the sprint.

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10th May

* Team Royal London 360 Isle of Man made a very successful trip to the North West Region Youth Cycling Championships at Victoria Park in Southport last Saturday, bagging an impressive total of three gold, three silver and four bronze medals.

A large squad of 38 RL 360 riders contested the event, which attracted more than100 of the regions top young cyclists.

Percy Hampton got the team off to a great start by taking the gold medal in the under 8's category. Percy caught and passed early escapee Ben Peatfield (Bolton Hot Wheelers) to score a comfortable win, with Jake Wilson just behind in the bronze medal position. Jonty Bregazzi was 4th, Zac Walker 5th, Josh & Cameron Dudley 7th and 8th respectively, Darcy Cain (the only girl in the race) 10th and Cameron Hawes 11th.

A determined Charlie Gibson gained the team's second gold medal in the under 10's age group. A group of five riders, including Charlie, got away on the first lap and stayed clear to the finish. In the final sprint for the line Charlie just got the better of Jonny Bouch (Border City Wheelers) to secure the victory by the narrowest of margins. Max Walker was the next best RL360 rider in 6th place, followed by Aaron Lund, Conor Gelling, William Corkill, Juan Kneen and Tosh Teare in 7th to 11th positions.

In the girls' race Chloe Crellin and Blae Cain filled the silver and bronze medal positions behind Anna Armstrong of the Border City Wheelers. Emma Draper was 4th and Charlie Moss 5th.

Conor Davies was the most aggressive rider in the under 12's event. Aided by some great team work from Will Draper and Sam Batey, Conor's numerous attempts to get away almost paid off, but in the end he had to settle for the bronze medal behind Simon Howlett and Joe Armstrong (both Border City Wheelers). Draper, who recovered from a crash in the early stages, was a good 5th, Sam Batey 7th and Alex Cain 12th.

The fast improving Eleanor Davies rode strongly in the now very wet conditions to grab gold in the under 12 girls ahead of Corrine Side (Bolton Hot Wheelers) and Georgia Savory (CS Pendle).

In the under 14 boys class a large group containing RL360 riders Matthew Draper, Owen Dudley, Nathan Draper, Michael Moss and Joseph Haddock broke away at the start. On the last lap Matthew Draper attacked and set a fast pace at the head of the field. With the chequered flag in sight it looked like the young Manxman was about to be swallowed up by the chasing pack, but he dug deep and hung on for a well deserved silver medal behind Tom Rotherham of the Sport City Velo club. Nathan Draper was 4th, Owen Dudley 7th, Joseph Haddock 11th, Michael Moss 12th, Dan Watterson 18th and Nathan Hinks 20th.

The under 14 and under 16 girls raced together, with Breeshey Cain riding well for the bronze medal in the U/14's ahead of team mates Phoebe Ferguson and Elizabeth Holden. In the older age group Sophie Black was second behind Jessica Wilkinson (Birkenhead NE).

Continuing the team's success of placing at least one rider on the podium in each race, Jamie Dudley won the silver medal in the under 16 boys 45 lapper. Jamie and later Ashley Clitheroe bridged the gap to frontrunners Fabio Close (Velo City RT) and Jack Sadler (Herbal Life/ Wheelbase/ Gore). Fabio dropped out of contention when he punctured in the closing stages leaving Sadler to take the sprint from Dudley and Clitheroe.

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5th May

* There was another large entry of 329 riders for round four of the Royal London 360 children's cycling league, staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in sunny but chilly conditions. The novices took to the track first with Peter Lloyd just holding off the fast finishing Shannon Moore and impressive newcomer Rebecca Walmsley to maintain his unbeaten record. Joseph Corlett beat Jemma Quayle to the line for fourth and Joseph Devereau was too strong for Sophie Keen in the dash for sixth. Orry Wilson led chasers Lewin Scarffe, Luke Sutton, Rebecca Cooil and Archie Dunn home for eighth.

In the born 2006 & later category Zachary Dowson notched up his second success of the series ahead of Corey Peters and Jack Keenan, the winners of rounds three and two respectively. Ivan Sorby, Cian Jackson and Drystan Sewell completed the top six, with Sophie Smith grabbing the girls' prize in 15th spot.

Niall Colquitt rode clear of a breakaway group of four riders to secure a comfortable victory in the born 2005 class. Harry Kneen edged out top girl Mairi Harrison for second place and Nathan Cannell came through from the main chasing bunch to pip Aaron Christian for fourth. Jacob O'Boyle rounded off the top six leader board.

Bagging maximum points for the fourth week running, Zac Walker rode everyone off his wheel in the born 2004 race. Dillon Dowson took the runners-up spot from fellow frontrunners Ralf Holden and Joshua Dudley, with Mia Worthington the best girl in twelfth position. First timer Lucy Rice did well to finish third girl in a very respectable 24th place.

Fresh from his overall win in the previous weekend's IOM Youth Tour, Jake Wilson took the chequered flag in the born 2003 event with a clear advantage over Jonty Bregazzi, who outgunned Jack Christian, Thomas Skillicorn, Matthew Black and series leader Percy Hampton in the gallop for second. Hampton lost ground when he pulled his foot out while challenging for the lead. Tyler Hannay led the rest of the pack home in seventh spot and Darcy Cain grabbed the girls' honours in tenth place.

Aaron Lund got the better of Will Corkill and James Harrison in the battle for the top slot in the born 2002 class. Blae Cain grabbed fourth from Corrin Leeming and the ever improving Nathanael Tyson produced his best ride of the season so far to take sixth ahead of Nicholas Kissack, Frederick Nabor and Liam Crook.

In the born 2001 age group Tosh Teare led the final charge to the line closely followed by Juan Kneen, Max Walker and Adam Scarffe, who were the survivors from an eight strong breakaway group. Emma Draper, Chloe Crellin and Emily Bridson were the top three girls in fifth, seventh and ninth positions. Matthew Draper cruised to another easy win in the born 2000 & earlier grouping. Tara Ferguson was a good second and Sam Batey the best born 2000 rider in third spot.

Charlie Gibson showed a clean pair of wheels to the dozen or so riders who contested the final sprint at the end of the under 10 racing bikes four lapper. Max Walker and Adam Scarffe filled the remaining positions on the podium and eleventh placed Chloe Crellin pipped Emily Bridson for the girls' award. In the under 12 racing bikes William Draper headed Thomas Bostock and Conor Davies in the final sprint. Sam Batey was fourth and Callum Clague, who suffered a nasty crash on the third stage of the IOM youth tour, did well to finish fifth.

Continuing the superb form that gave him a stage victory and second place on GC in the Manx youth tour, Jake Kelly lapped the field on the way to winning the hotly contested under 16 racing bikes. Josh Knights, who had managed to stay with Kelly for awhile, was a safe second and Jamie Dudley got the verdict in the bunch gallop for third. Nathan Draper was the leading under 14 rider in seventh place and Anna Christian the top girl in a very good twelfth position.

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3rd May

* The 52 Royal London 360 members who competed in last weekend's IOM Youth Tour produced some excellent results. Highlights included Jake Kelly's second place overall in the very competitive under 16's class and Jake Wilson's overall victory in the under 8's. The club also did well in the team competitions, winning the under 14 girls (Breeshey Cain, Phoebe Ferguson, Elizabeth Holden), the under 10 boys (Max Walker, Will Corkill, Tosh Teare), the under 10 girls (Emily Bridson, Blae Cain, Emma Draper) and the under 8 boys (Jake Wilson, Jack Christian, Zac Walker).

* This coming Saturday's (May 7th) North West Youth Championships has attracted a large field of over 100 of the region's top riders. A total of 38 RL360 riders will be contesting the event.

* Jake Kelly and Joshua Knights will be making the long trip down to Hillington in West London next weekend to compete in round three of British Cycling's national youth series.

* North West Talent Development coach Tim Buckle's entertaining and very informative workshop at the Braaid last Monday morning was a great success, providing the many riders and parents who attended the event with much food for thought. Many thanks to Tim for an excellent morning's coaching and to stuart for providing the much appreciated refreshments.

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30th April

* A total of 52 Royal London 360 riders (over 1/4 of the total youth entry) will be competing in this weekend's (29th April - 1st May) IOM Youth Tour.

* The Isle of man sub-heat of the GHS juvenile 10 mile time trial championship has been penciled in for Wednesday, 15th June. The event will be staged prior to the start of that evening's round of the Bikestyle 10 league, courtesy of co-ordinator Jim Cottier.

* Unfortunately, there will be no North West track championships this year. The organisers are hoping to reinstate the event in 2012 on a new 400m outdoor tarmac track at Knowsley.

* Club members have been producing some excellent times in the opening rounds of Bikestyle 10 league. Jake Kelly and Joshua Knights were second and third overall in round two, clocking very rapid times of 22.38 and 22.42 respectively.

* The club will be taking a large squad of 38 riders to next Saturday's (May 7th) North West Youth Championships in Southport.

* North West Talent Development Coach Tim Buckle will be holding a workshop for club members in the Braaid hall on Monday morning (May 2nd).

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28th April

* Round three of the Royal London 360 youth league was staged at the NSC last Tuesday night in cold and overcast conditions. A total of 296 competitors took part in the evening's race programme, which has been expanded this year to accommodate the ever increasing numbers taking part in the racing bike events.

Peter Lloyd won the novices class for the third week in succession, crossing the line well clear of runner-up Jemma Quayle, who pipped Shannon Moore and Lisa Martin for the girls' honours. Joseph Corlett and T.J Teare rounded off the top six.

In the born 2006 & later age group Corey Peters picked up his maiden victory of the series. Ivan Sorby was a solid second and Drystan Sewell edged out Cian Jackson in the dash for third. Alfie Swales was a good fifth and Peter Cope led Samuel Devereau and Ryan Edwards home for sixth. Hollie Palmer was the leading girl in 11th place.

Harry Kneen went from the gun in the born 2005 event and was never caught. Round one winner Niall Colquitt got away from Mairi Harrison and Chloe Comaish to claim second and Albert Kessler outsprinted Nathan Cannell for fifth. Oliver Tobin, Harvey Coole, Aaron Christian and Jacob O'Boyle completed the top ten.

A breakaway group of four riders set the pace in the born 2004 category, with Zac Walker eventually taking the win from Joshua Dudley, Cameron Dudley and James Devereau. Port Soderick's Joshua Kelly outgunned Billy Kennedy and Cian Gell for fifth, with Mia Worthington holding off the main chasing group to grab eighth. Owen Chestnut pipped Jack Sowerby in the bunch sprint for ninth.

A determined Percy Hampton rode away from the field to record his second success in the born 2003 three lapper. Jake Wilson headed Jack Christian and Jonty Bregazzi in the battle for second, while Matthew Black maintained a safe fifth ahead of the pursuing trio of Thomas Skillicorn, Jamie Gelling and Tyler Hannay.The first girl over the line was Darcy Cain in tenth spot.

Aaron Lund had to fend off a strong challenge from Will Corkill before securing maximum points in the born 2002 class. James Harrison filled the remaining place on the podium and Corrin Leeming snatched fourth from Liam Crook. Top girl Shellan Leeming got the better of Frederick Nabor for sixth and Nathanael Tyson was too strong for Joshua Mills and Sam Corlett in the dash for eighth.

Five riders contested the final sprint in the born 2001 race, with Tosh Teare getting the verdict from Juan Kneen, Max Walker, Adam Scarffe and Conor Gelling. Sixth place went to Tyler Cain and Emma Draper was the first girl in seventh spot. In the born 2000 & earlier grouping frontrunners Adam Kelly, Joseph Corkish, Abby Quirk and Emma Nicholson filled the top four positions. Jessica Lloyd was a lonely fifth and Ben Cunningham took the gallop for sixth.

A last lap attack gave Charlie Gibson a comfortable victory in the under 10 racing bikes. Max Walker and Adam Scarffe spearheaded the bunch sprint for second and third, with Emily Bridson doing well to take the girls' award in 12th place. William Draper also had a convincing win in the under 12's, taking the chequered flag with a clear advantage over Conor Davies, Callum Clague and Eleanor Davies.

Making his first appearance of the season, Jake Kelly duly won the under 16's race from the an aggressive Josh Knights, who made several early attempts to get away. Jamie Dudley and Joseph Haddock worked hard to stay with the leaders and Anna Christian returned from holiday to take the girls' spoils in ninth spot.

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25th April

* Conditions were perfect for the 264 riders who turned out at the NSC last Tuesday night for round 2 of the club's Royal London 360 youth league.

The novices race got the proceedings underway with Peter Lloyd taking the honours from Ealish Cook and Chester Bell, who edged out Jemma Quayle for the final place on the podium. Lisa Martin and Freddie Griffin completed the top six.

In the born 2006 & later age group Jack Keenan held off Corey Peters in the final dash for the line. Ivan Sorby was a safe third and Cian Jackson outsprinted Alfie Swales, Drystan Sewell and Ryan Edwards for fourth. Sophie Smith was the leading girl in 18th spot.

Harry Kneen led breakaway partners Niall Colquitt, Nathan Cannell and Mairi Harrison home to grab maximum points in the born 2005 class, with Albert Kessler taking the bunch gallop for fifth. In the following event for those born in 2004 Zac Walker was the clear winner ahead of chasers Joshua Dudley, Ralf Holden, James Devereau and Cameron Dudley. Impressive newcomer Nancy Wheeler grabbed the girls' prize in ninth place.

Percy Hampton broke away on lap one of the born 2003 race and stayed clear of chasers Matthew Black, Jake Wilson, Jonty Bregazzi and Jack Christian to claim a fine solo victory. Thomas Skillicorn pipped Tyler Hannay for sixth and Jamie Gelling beat Ryan Quirk, Darcy Cain and Jack Collister in the battle for eighth.

In the born 2002 category Aaron Lund got the better of Will Corkill and James Harrison in the dash for the chequered flag. Corrin Leeming trailed in for fourth and Liam Crook was a lonely fifth ahead of leading girls Blae Cain and Shellan Leeming in sixth and seventh respectively.

Tosh Teare scored his first ever success in the born 2001 class, outgunning fellow front runners Adam Scarffe, Juan Kneen and Tyler Cain in a very close finish. Conor Gelling and Cullen Gell rounded off the top six, with Emma Draper the best girl in seventh position. Emma's brother Matthew came through the field to claim the win in the born 2000 & earlier grouping. Tara Ferguson ousted Sam Mills for second and Ben Cunningham beat Abby Quirk for fourth.

In the younger racing bike classes an aggressive Charlie Gibson won the under 10's ahead of Adam Scarffe and Juan Kneen, while Conor Davies broke away in the early stages of the U/12's six lapper to win comfortably from Sam Batey and Thomas Bostock. The girls' honours went to Chloe Crellin (11th in the U/10's) and Eleanor Davies (7th in the U/12's).

Joshua Knights produced one of the rides of the night to win the under 16's event. Josh attacked on the sixth of twenty laps and powered away to a score an emphatic victory, almost lapping the field in the process. Round one winner Jamie Dudley headed Leon Mazzone and Nick Corlett in the sprint for second, with Sophie Black the top girl in ninth place.

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19th April

* The club's track coaching trip to the Newport velodrome on April 14th/15th was a great success. Steve Bonnici was in charge of the proceedings and he was very impressed with the Manx youngsters.

* Following on from his excellent win in the opening round of the Royal London 360 youth league, Jamie Dudley put in another good performance to take a fine second place in the B event at last Sunday's (April 17th) Nick Corkill memorial road race in Jurby. Leon Mazzone and Matthew Davies also rode well, finishing fifth and sixth respectively in the same time as Jamie.

* Due to a clash of dates between the Liverpool District heat of the GHS juvenile time trial championship and round 6 of British Cycling's youth series, the Road Time Trials National Committee has given permission for the club to organise a sub-heat on the Isle of Man, with all the category winners qualifying for the national final as if it was a normal GHS heat.

* In round one of the Bikestyle 10 mile time trial series Nicholas Corlett was the fastest RL360 rider in 26mins 01sec. Leon Mazzone clocked 27.07, Joseph Haddock 28.57 and Eleanor Stokoe 34.02.

* The organisers of the opening round of British Cycling's national series in Bristol are still trying to sort out the results. The provisional positions of RL360 riders are U/16 boys - Jake Kelly 6th, Josh Knights 19th; U/16 girls - Anna Christian 12th, Sophie Black 15th; U/14 boys - Matthew Bostock 4th, Nathan Draper 8th, Matthew Draper 14th; U/14 girls - Breeshey Cain 18th; U/12's - William Draper 11th; U/10's - Charlie Gibson 5th.

* All the club's reports and results are being posted on the British Cycling and www.velouk.net websites- check them out.

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15th April

* There was a large turn out of 297 competitors at the NSC last Tuesday night (April 12th) for the opening round of the club's 2011 Royal London 360 youth league, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Peter Lloyd was the winner of the novices class ahead of Chester Bell and leading girl Jemma Quayle, who outsprinted Orry Wilson and Joseph Corlett in the dash for third.

In the born 2006 & later age group Zachary Dowson edged out Jack Keenan and Corey Peters to bag maximum points. Drystan Sewell, Ivan Sorby and Cian Jackson filled the remaining places on the top six leader board, with Sophie Smith the best girl in 11th place.

Niall Colquitt beat Harry Kneen to the line for victory in the born 2005 category. Nathan Cannell was a good third and Mairi Harrison the first girl home in fourth spot. Stephen Higgins was a good 12th in his first competitive outing.

Picking up from where he left off last season, Zac Walker took pole position in the born 2004 event. Dillon Dowson was second followed by Ralf Holden, James Devereau, Joshua Dudley and Oliver Harrison, who rounded off the top six. Newcomer Nancy Wheeler did well to grab the girls' prize in 12th place.

Jonty Bregazzi had the edge on breakaway partners Jake Wilson and Percy Hampton in the sprint at the end of the born 2003 race. Jack Christian led the rest of the field in for fourth, with 11th placed Darcy Cain pipping Megan Cannell for the girls' honours.

Glen Vine's Will Corkill was too strong for Aaron Lund and James Harrison in the gallop that decided the top three positions in the born 2002 class, while Juan Kneen outgunned Max Walker and Tosh Teare to take the top slot in the born 2001 three lapper. Blae Cain and Emma Draper were the top girls in their respective races.

Attacking from the gun, Matthew Draper was the runaway winner of the born 2000 grouping. Ben Christian grabbed the runners-up spot in front of Tara Ferguson, Sam Batey, Joseph Corkish and Kaitlin Slack.

In the very well supported racing bike classes William Draper outsprinted Thomas Bostock, Conor Davies and the impressive Eleanor Davies to claim the number one spot in the under 12's event. Charlie Gibson was the first category D (under 10) rider in a very good fifth position.

The under 16's race was run at a fast and furious pace. Jamie Dudley, Josh Knights and the in-form Nick Corlett eventually broke free from the fast moving pack and stayed clear to the finish where Dudley got the verdict in the sprint for the line. Leon Mazzone led Owen Dudley (1st U/14) and the rest of the chasers home for fourth, with Anna Christian and Breeshey Cain the top U/16 and U/14 girls in 10th and 12th places respectively.

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9th April

* The club's large stock of Manx Lottery funded track bikes will be put to good use next week when club makes the long journey down to the Newport velodrome for two days of track coaching.

* Over 300 riders have already registered for the club's 2011 Royal London 360 Youth League at the NSC. The opening round is next Tuesday (12th April).

* Ace reporter and photographer Larry Hickmott has left British Cycling and set up his own website at www.velouk.net .

* RL360 rider Nick Corlett won the B event at last Sunday's (April 3rd) Tour of the Middle road race, staged by the Manx Viking Wheelers on the Stuggadhoo course. Jamie Dudley was 9th, Matthew Davies 17th and Leon Mazzone 20th.

* The organisers of next July's British national youth championships are working hard to make the event a very memorable occasion.

* As a result of the club's recent registration on the Go-Ride scheme, new and renewing British Cycling youth members will be receiving starter packs containing posters, stickers, information wallets and access to the new HUB e-zine.

* Club champions Owen Dudley, Charlie Gibson, William Draper, Josh Knights, Alex Haddock and Jake Kelly, together with their family and friends, enjoyed the buffet reception that the Mayor, Councillor Richard McNicholl, J.P., hosted last Monday (April 4th) to honour their 2010 off-island achievements.

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29th March

* Improving their personal best times by over 4 minutes and 3 minutes respectively, Jake Kelly and Josh Knights were the highest placed RL360 riders in last Sunday's (March 27) Melrose 25 mile time trial. Jake clocked a very rapid 59mins 02secs for an excellent sixth overall and Josh got round in 1hr 01mins 05secs for a very good 13th place. Jamie Dudley was the next best (25th in 1.06.11) followed by Matthew Bostock (36th in 1.12.15), Owen Dudley (43rd in 1.14.36) and Anna Christian (44th in 1.14.52).

* Don't forget that the 2011 Royal London 360 youth league at the NSC gets underway next Tuesday (5th April) with a "come and try it" and signing-on night, starting at 6.30pm.

* Good luck to all the club members competing in the opening round of British Cycling's prestigious circuit race series at Hengrove Park in Bristol this coming Sunday (3rd April).

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24th March

* Team Royal London 360 has recently been registered as a Go-Ride club on British Cycling's youth development scheme. Benefits of the scheme include access to the track sessions at the Manchester velodrome set aside for Go-Ride clubs.

* The mayor of Douglas R.H.McNicholl, J.P. has invited the club's 2010 British champions to the Town Hall on April 4th for a buffet reception in honour of their achievements, Josh Knights, Jake Kelly, Alex Haddock, Owen Dudley, Charlie Gibson and William Draper will be attending the function.

* Anna Christian is a late addition to the RL360 squad travelling to Bristol on April 3rd for the opening round of British Cycling's national youth circuit race series.

* The club will once again be holding a "rider of the month" competition during the 2011 season. Last year's winners were William Draper, Sophie Black, Charlie Gibson, Owen Dudley and Josh Knights.

* In the final overall standings of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's winter series Nick Corlett took the honours in the 14-16 age group ahead of Jamie Dudley and leading girl Sophie Black. In the 12-13 class Nathan Draper, Joe Haddock and Matthew Bostock filled the top three places, with Breeshey Cain the first girl in seventh spot. Finally, in the 7-11 category William Draper came out on top ahead of Charlie Gibson and Josh Smith. Eleanor Davies was the best girl in sixth position.

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22nd March

* The start of the 2011 Royal London 360 youth league on April 5 is now less than a fortnight away. This year the event, which was launched by our parent club the Manx Viking Wheelers in 1992, celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

* A total of 11 riders will be representing the club in the opening round of British Cycling's youth circuit race series in Bristol on Sunday, April 3rd. The squad consists of Jake Kelly, Jamie Dudley, Josh Knights (under 16's), Matthew Bostock, Matthew Draper, Nathan Draper, Owen Dudley (under 14's), Thomas Bostock, William Draper (under 12's), Charlie Gibson (under 10's} and Sophie Black (under 16 girls).

* So far, twenty three club members have put their names down for the coaching trip to the Newport velodrome on April 14th/15th.

* Large numbers continue to support the club's popular Thursday night turbo training sessions at the Braaid. The action start at 6.30pm and last for approximately one hour. Once the clocks change to British summer time the coaching sessions will take place on the roads around the Braaid (weather permitting) in preparation for the IOM Youth Tour and British Cycling's youth series.

* There was another good showing from RL360 riders in last Sunday's (March 20th) handicap road race at Jurby. Jake Kelly was an excellent 3rd, Nick Corlett 7th, Leon Mazzone 17th and Josh Knights, who led the race at 2/3rds distance, 25th.

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17th March

* Our sponsors Royal London 360 held a reception and photo shoot at their HQ last Wednesday (16th March) to honour the club's 2010 British champions and officially present the sponsorship cheque for 2011. GHS team time trial champions Alex Haddock, Joshua Knights and Jake Kelly attended the event along with British U/12 circuit race champion Owen Dudley and North West U/10's champion William Draper. Unfortunately, British Cycling's U/8 circuit race series winner Charlie Gibson was unable to be there as he was away on holiday.

* Team RL360 graduate Joe Kelly of our sister club the Manx Viking Wheelers has gained a well deserved place on British Cycling's Olympic Academy Programme. Joe's brother Jake is already a member of BC's Olympic Talent Team.

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14th March

* In the final overall positions of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's popular winter series William Draper won the 7-11 age group, Nathan Draper topped the 12-13 category and Nick Corlett headed the 14-16 class. Eleanor Davies, Breeshey Cain and Sophie Black were the leading girls in their respective classes, while Conor Gelling took the prize for the most improved rider.

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* Adam Johnson of our parent club the Manx Viking Wheelers got the season off to a flying start with a superb sprint victory in last Sunday's Manx Telecom scratch race. Adam's team mates Laura Wasley and Jack Wolstencroft took the ladies' and junior honours respectively, with RL360 rider Jake Kelly the top juvenile.

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10th March

* Top coach Steve Bonnici will be in charge of the club's track training sessions at the Newport velodrome on April 14/15th. The riders will have a total of twelve hours on the track.

* Twenty RL360 riders have entered the 2011 Bikestyle 10 mile time trial league. The first round takes place at Jurby on Wednesday, 13th April.

* North West Talent Development Coach Tim Buckle will be staying on the Island after the IOM Youth Tour to run a training workshop for club members.

* Nick Corlett, Sophie Black, Joseph Haddock, William Draper and Eleanor Davies topped their classes in the sixth round of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's winter series, staged at South Barrule last Sunday (March 6th).

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2nd March

* The club has been shortlisted for "Team of the Year" at the 2010 IOM Sports Awards. The winners will be announced at a gala evening in the Villa Marina on Thursday, 14th April when World and European gymnastics champion Beth Tweddle will be the guest of honour. The other nominations shortlisted for the team category are Corinthians Women's Football Team, the IOM U/17 Cricket Team, the IOM Commonwealth Games Team, the Manx Youth Sailing Squad and Vikings Ladies Hockey Team.

* Plans are well advanced for Ireland's third annual Mayo Youth Tour, which will again be held in the town of Kiltimagh in East Mayo. The three-day event over July 30 - Aug 1 will again feature four stages - two road races, a time trial and a criterium - all based in and around Kiltimagh. Last year's Mayo Youth Tour attracted a record 157 riders from Ireland, the IOM, England, Scotland, Belgium and Germany.

* Owen Dudley attended British Cycling's Annual Awards in Birmingham last Saturday (Feb 26th) to collect the trophy and accolades for winning the British national U/12 circuit race championship in Essex last July. The guests of honour included 2010 Women's Downhill World Mountain Bike Champion Tracey Mosely, Shadow Sports Minister Ian Austin MP, multiple World champion Rob Hayles and Penny Knight of the event's sponsor Leigh Day & Co solicitors.

* Don't forget that the club's Thursday night turbo training sessions in the Braaid Hall are still in full swing, starting at 6.30pm.

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21st February

* Owen Dudley, family and friends will be at British Cycling's annual awards ceremony in Birmingham on Saturday (26th Feb) to receive the accolades for winning the 2010 under 12's British national youth circuit race championship in Essex last July.

* Josh Knights will be attending two Regional School of Racing track coaching sessions at the Manchester velodrome this coming weekend (26th & 27th Feb). Several other RL360 members were invited on the trip but were unable to go due to prior commitments.

* The club hopes to have around ten representatives at the opening round of British cycling's prestigious youth circuit race series on April 3rd. Please note that the event has been switched from Taunton to Bristol.

* Nick Corlett, Nathan and William Draper, Sophie Black and Blae Cain topped their classes in round 5 of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's winter series at Archallagan last Sunday (Feb 20th). Round 6 of the competition is at South Barrule on March 6th.

* If you are 12 or over you can enter the Bikestyle 10 mile time trial league, which starts on April 13th. All the information and entry forms can be downloaded from our sister club the Manx Viking Wheelers' website www.manxvikingwheelers.net.

* Entry forms for the IOM Youth Tour are available at www.youthtour.co.uk. The completed forms and £25 entry fee should be sent to IOM Youth Tour, 14a Claughbane Avenue, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 2BF. Remember that you will need a British Cycling racing licence to compete in the event.

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13th February

* There has been considerable interest in the club's forthcoming track coaching trip to the Newport velodrome on April 14-15. Numbers are limited so book your place now to avoid disappointment.

* The club has invited North West Talent Development coach Tim Buckle to the Island in May to present the "developing a young athlete" workshop his team are taking to clubs across Great Britain.

* The turbo training / coaching nights in the Braaid hall are being very well supported. The riders at last Thursday night's session (10th Feb) were the lucky recipients of a large quantity of energy bars kindly donated by Saxo Bank Sungard professional Jonny Bellis.

* There was more success for RL360 riders in round 4 of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's winter series staged recently at South Barrule. Jamie Dudley won the 14-16 age group ahead of Josh Knights and top girl Sophie Black. In the 12-13 class Nathan Draper took the honours by a narrow six seconds from Joseph Haddock, with Holly Black the leading girl in sixth position. In the younger category for 7-11 year olds William Draper got the verdict over Charlie Gibson, while Eleanor Davies grabbed the girls' prize in sixth spot.

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4th February

* Six year old Cameron Hawes is hoping to cycle 100 miles during the Easter holidays to raise money for Manx Radio's Dreamcatcher appeal, Wish Upon a Dream and our own Tuesday night league. Cameron will be clocking up his miles at the NSC and on Douglas Promenade. He will be joined on some of the rides by local celebrities and some of the senior command team of the IOM constabulary. Cameron would love it if you could please sponsor him and help raise funds for the three charities. Sponsorship form here.

* At the halfway stage in the Manx Mountain Bike Club's winter series club members are well to the fore in all the junior classes. William Draper leads the 7-11 age group from team mates Charlie Gibson and Conor Gelling, with Nathan Draper topping the 12-13 category ahead of Joseph Haddock and Matthew Bostock. Glen Vine's Nick Corlett heads Jamie Dudley and Josh Knights in the 14-16's, while Eleanor Davies (4th in the 7-11's), Breeshey Cain (7th in the 12-13's) and Sophie Black (7th in the 14-16's) are favourites for the girls' honours in each class. The fourth round of the series is at South Barrule on Sunday, 6th February.

* The club will shortly be sending off another order for team clothing. If anyone has any specific requirements please contact Dot (tel. 851691) ASAP.

* The combined total of the money raised in the club's recent Family Fun Ride and Concert has now climbed to £3,199.65p. A big thank you to everyone who supported the events and to Shoprite, Ramsey Bakery and the Manx Viking Wheelers for their sponsorship.

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2nd February

* Marown school was full to capacity last Saturday night (January 29th) for the club's annual fundraising concert. The event raised a grand total of £1,506.25p for club funds.

* Jake Kelly put in some impressive track performances in the most recent of British Cycling's Olympic Talent Team 4-day training camps, winning a madison and taking third in a points race.

* The first of the club's Track coaching trips to the Newport velodrome will be on Thursday and Friday, 14th and 15th of April. The sessions will run from 8am-12 noon on the Thursday morning and from 8am to 4pm on the Friday.

* Entries are already being received for the club's 2011 youth league, which starts with a "come and try it" night on Tuesday, 5th April. More than 600 competitors took part in last year's series.

* Copies of the club's 2011 off-island race programme are available from Dot on 851691.

* The North West Youth Tour on 28-30 May is being staged at venues in Blackpool, Lancaster and Preston. A total of 24 RL360 riders travelled to the 2010 event, with Charlie Gibson taking the overall honours in the under 8's age group.

*Josh Knights was at the Manchester velodrome last Sunday (January 30th) for the latest of British Cycling's Regional School of Racing coaching sessions at the Manchester velodrome this Sunday. The emphasis was on learning the skills required for a successful team pursuit.

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24th January

* Subject to confirmation, the club has booked the Newport velodrome in Wales for lengthy track coaching sessions in April and October. More details to follow.

* Laura Wasley ran another very successful turbo training session in a packed Braaid Hall last Thursday. Lists of the club's possible off-island racing trips for the 2011 season were distributed on the night.

* Royal London 360 have officially confirmed that they will be sponsoring the club again in 2011.

* There will be a full house in Marown school this coming Saturday (January 29th) for the club's annual fundraising concert. Meanwhile, the sponsorship money collected from the Family Fun Ride at Christmas has now reached £1,700.

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18th January

* Owen Dudley will be at British Cycling's annual dinner and prize presentation in February to pick up the under 12's national trophy he won at the British championships in Essex last July.

* The sponsorship money collected from the club's Family Fun Ride at Christmas has now reached a fantastic £1,500.

* Over 30 riders took part in last Thursday's (January 13th ) turbo training night in the Braaid Hall. British Cycling level 2 coach Laura Wasley will be taking the next session on January 20th. Please bring your own turbos if you have them. The action starts at 6.30pm prompt.

* Our longtime sponsors Royal London 360 will be backing the Superstock race at the 2011 TT for an eighth consecutive year. Meanwhile, the company has been supporting the club's Tuesday night youth league for eighteen of the twenty years that the event has been in existence.

* RL360 riders were out in force again for the third round of the Manx Mountain Bike Club's popular winter series. Nick Corlett, Nathan Draper and William Draper won the junior, under 14 and under 12 age groups respectively, with sisters Breeshey and Blae Cain taking the girls' honours in the latter two classes.

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12th January

* All the tickets for the annual fundraising concert in Marown school on Saturday, 29th January have now been sold.

* 2004 Paris-Roubaix winner Magnus Backstedt presented 2010 British youth 10 mile time trial team champions Josh Knights, Alex Haddock and Jake Kelly with the magnificent George Herbert Stancer shield at the Cycling Time Trials annual presentation night in Nottingham last Saturday (Jan 8th). The Team Royal London 360 youngsters secured the coveted title at last September's national final, clocking a combined time of 1hr 11mins 13secs to beat their nearest rivals by a massive winning margin of more than two minutes.

* The total raised by the club's Christmas Family Fun Ride along the Douglas to Peel railway track has now exceeded the magic £1,000 mark. Well done to everyone involved.

* Congratulations to Breeshey Cain on being the first junior girl home in the St Johns Fell Race on New Years Day.

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5th January

* Club members Josh Knights, Alex Haddock and Jake Kelly be at Cycling Time Trials annual awards presentation at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham this Saturday (January 8th). The Team Royal London 360 trio will be attending the function to pick up the trophy they won as the fastest team in last September's British national final of the GHS juvenile 10 mile time trial championships. Other top award winners expected to be there on the night include Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins, World time trial champion Emma Pooley and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Julia Shaw. Former Paris-Roubaix winner Magnus Backstedt of Sweden is the guest of honour.

* Sophie Black, Anna Christian and Victoria Kinrade have been invited to the third of British Cycling's Olympic Talent Programme girls only track session at the Manchester velodrome on Sunday, January 16th.

* The sponsorship money from the club's very successful Family Fun Cycle on Tuesday, 28th December has now passed the £800 mark and still rising. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed.

* So far, over fifty riders have made use of the club's Thursday night turbo training sessions in the Braaid hall. With the start of the 2011 season less than three months away and no sign of a significant improvement in the wintry weather, the sessions are an ideal way to keep on top of your training in a friendly and fun atmosphere. More details from Dot on 851691.

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