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Cheshire Classic Women's Road Race

Sunday 28th April 2013

Part of British Cycling's National Series. Promoted by Weaver Valley Cycling Club.

Epic back on board as Team Prize Competition Sponsor

In 2012 Epic Cycles' Molly Weaver took second place to Sarah Storey

In 2012 Epic Cycles’ Molly Weaver took second place to Sarah Storey

Epic Cycles have announced that they will be supporting the Cheshire Classic Women’s Road Race in 2013 by sponsoring the Team Prize Competition. The Team Prize Competition is a brand new addition to the race for 2013 and sees Epic Cycles, the UK’s leading dedicated road bike store, increase their sponsorship in the race.

Race Organiser Andy Wood commented “to have Epic back on board is a great boost to the Cheshire Classic; they are great supporters of Women’s cycling. After last year’s race we asked riders for their feedback and it was very clear that a Team Prize competition was at the top of the agenda and Epic has allowed us to do that”.

Epic Cycle’s sponsorship of the Cheshire Classic isn’t their only involvement in Women’s cycling; they are part sponsor to the Scott Contessa Epic cycling team which has nurtured new talent such as Junior World Time Trial Champion Elinor Barker, Molly Weaver and riders Beth Crumpton and Amy Roberts who went on to join the Great Britain Cycling Team.

Phil Weaver of Epic Cycles commented “to be returning to the Cheshire Classic is great, it’s a prestigious race which is perfect for us as a quality brand. We are totally dedicated in supporting women’s cycling in the UK both through the race and the Scott Contessa Epic team”.

The news follows the announcement of Breeze’s support of the Cheshire Classic. The race takes place on Sunday 28th April in Northwich, and is organised by Weaver Valley Cycling Club. Entries are now open with a large number of entries already submitted from around the UK. Last year’s edition was won by Paralympic superstar Sarah Storey with previous winners including silver Olympic medallist Lizzie Armitstead, Nicole Cooke and two time Junior World Champion Lucy Garner.

Epic Cycles have also been kind enough to include some tips and advice on buying a new road bike in our advice section http://www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/womens-cycling/ladies-bikes-cycles/


New team: Breast Cancer Care

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Sarah & Molly at the Classic in 2012, now with Breast Cancer Care

Big news on the Women’s cycling scene as the team formerly known as VioRed Racing Team becomes Breast Cancer Care with links to Scottish Cycling.

The newly formed team, which will be racing in the UK and in Europe during 2013, contains a number of big names including Sarah Storey and Molly Weaver who were placed first and second at the 2012 Cheshire Classic. As Sarah broke away with a couple of laps to go only a young Molly Weaver could join her, working hard right to the end.

Both Sarah and Molly have taken time out to answer questions for you guys in our Q&A Section which you can check out at http://www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/womens-cycling/interviews/

The team also includes Scottish National Road Race Champ Kayleigh Brogan and Penny Rowson who joins from Matrix Fitness.

For us here at the Classic, it’s good to see a charity such as Breast Cancer Care getting involved with Women’s cycling and very good cause it is too.

Breast Cancer Care Cycling Team

Dame Sarah Storey
Julie Leth, Denmark, 2011 Danish National Road Race Champion, 2010 World Junior Champion Points Race.
Elinor Thorogood, 2012 U23 National TT Champion
Kayleigh Brogan,  2012 Scottish National Road Race Champion
Amy Bradley, Australia
Anne Ewing
Claire Galloway
Ciara Horne
Ella Hopkins
Laura Murray
Gabriella Shaw
Jane Barr
Molly Weaver
Penny Rowson


Congrats to Dame Sarah!

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Yes I know I’m more than a bit late with this but busy first week back and buying a house and all the rest of it! Anyway, congratulations to Dame-to-be Sarah Storey! As you know Sarah won the Cheshire Classic in 2012 before going on to win the National Calendar and then of course there was the small matter of the Paralympic games.

We’re very proud at Weaver Valley CC and we’re looking forward to seeing Sarah and Barney at our annual dinner in February!

Don’t forget Sarah took some time out to answer some questions on cycling from bikes to food to looking after yourself, make sure you check it out at www.cheshireclassic.co.uk/womens-cycling/interviews/sarah-storey/


Mechanical Support from Halfords

Halfords_1_Preferred1_RGB We’re pleased to announce that Halfords will be offering mechanical support at this year’s Cheshire Classic. They will be on hand to provide help and provide spare parts to those in difficulty. They have supported the London to Brighton, Ride Across Britain and the Dallaglio & Flintoff Cycle Slam in the past. Their support comes as part of our partnership with Breeze.


Entries now open

Entries for the 2013 edition of the Cheshire Classic are now open. The race takes place at 10am on Sunday 28th April. We can confirm an increased prize fund, plus a new team competition prize alongside an intermediate sprint prize.

Enter

Entry is £20 and entries are open to E/1/2/3 cats only. Entries are not on a first come first served basis so please make sure you include a full list of your palmares.

Entries close on Sunday 14th April 2013. Start list will be available from Monday 15th April 2013.

Enter at https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/83067/Cheshire-Classic-Women%27s-Road-Race