There are numerous events in the North West of England covering all of the above types of cycling and the purpose of the Cycling Section is to support those that competitively represent the Constabulary in the above disciplines.

From mid April to September there is a weekly event held at the Cottam Sports Arena in Preston on a Thursday (Crit races) evenings. The events can be entered on the night and cater for all categories using the purpose built closed circuit, these are good events for those new to racing to sample the sport as the races are not as hard as those on open roads. Usually they last for 1hr + 5 laps depending on the light and weather. You can also get the chance to watch before you try by paying a visit a week before to get a feel of what is required.

Another season long event concentrates on locally organised open road race events sponsored by a local company (CDNW league). These are normally split into two groups one for 3rd and 4th (beginners) category riders and one for 1st and 2nd? These events for the 3 and 4 category only riders are generally not as hard as those on the open road for all Category riders. Road races for the 3^rd and 4^th cat riders are usually of a shorter distance of 40 to 50 miles some times even shorter for 4^th Cat only races.

Locally from April to August there are 2 local 10 TT one on the A59 lay-by near to the mini roundabout near Tarleton, which is held on a Thursday and the other on the A6 Barton on a Tuesday entry on the night is £2.00. You may find this a good way to start cycling as it’s a race against the clock and you?

POLICE SPORT UK NATIONAL TIME TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

13^th and 14^th June 2010 held on the A59 Rainford by pass, Merseyside

Saturday June 13^th 10 mile Time Trial

Total riders 70

Being on a local course the lads had made the extra effort to peak on the day to give it there best shot. The Saturday was a dry sunny day with light winds and first off for LANCON was PC Duncan Park who gave it his all and recorded an excellent time of 21:56. This time was a great effort considering Duncan had to slow down at one of the roundabouts on the route. Later on that day it was the turn of PCSO Higgins, Neil did a big effort towards the end of the 10 mile route to record a career PB on the day of 22:01.Overall winner’s time 20:52

· PC. Duncan Park was 9^th overall and winning his age group with a time of 21:56

· PCSO Neil Higgins was 10^th overall and 3^rd in his age group with a time of 22;01

Sunday June 14^th 25 mile Time Trial

Total riders 50

Come Sunday the weather had changed to strong winds and the possibility of rain later on, also over night road works had appeared on the course delaying the start. PCSO Higgins was unlucky in that by the time he was on the course light rain was falling making the roads abit on the slippery side, but he still managed a time of 58:14.PC Park did a fine job of recording a 58:57.

Overall winning time 54:12

· PCSO Neil Higgins was 11^th overall with a time of 58:14

· PC. Duncan Park time of 58:57

Road Race Championships August 16^th

This year’s road race was held in Gloucester over an 11 mile lumpy circuit ridden 6 times which was a hard test for PCSO Higgins competing on his own. Neil attempted to put the hammer down early on and formed a small break with a hand full of riders. This break contained the eventual winner from Glasgow Police? The lumpy course proved to be abit of a killer to the small break which towards the end was dragged back by the bunch. Neil attempted to go with a final break on the last hill for the line, but his efforts from the earlier break had took too much out of his legs for the sprint. Neil ended up 25^th in the bunch sprint

At a local level a number of members competed in local road race, sportive and time trials for the club. There was a team of three regularly entered for the criterium series at the Sports Arena at Cottam, Preston and local road races. Also there has been an interest in members competing at local 10 mile time trials and sportives.

PSUK Events for 2010 - TBA

2008 top

Cycling Sports Section

By Secretary Supt Marc ####

The Lancashire Constabulary is affiliated to the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC) and British Cycling Federation.

The RTTC oversee time trials and British Cycling oversee Road Racing, Track Racing and Mountain biking.

There are numerous events in the North West of England covering all of the above types of cycling and the purpose of the Cycling Section is to support those that competitively represent the Constabulary in the above disciplines.

From mid April to September there is a weekly event held at the Cottam Sports Arena in Preston on a Thursday (Crit races) each evenings. The events can be entered on the night and cater for all categories using the purpose built closed circuit, these are good events for those new to racing to sample the sport as the races are not as hard as those on open roads and you get the chance to watch before you try.

Another season long event concentrates on locally organised events sponsored by a local company (CDNW league) and is split into two groups one for 3rd and 4th (beginners) category riders and one for 1st and 2nd. The events for 3 and 4 category riders are generally not as hard as normal open events.

Locally from April to August there are 2 local 10 TT one on A59 lay-by Tarleton held on a Thursday and the other at the A6 Barton on a Tuesday entry on the night is £2.00. You may find this a good way to start cycling as it’s a good way to have a go at racing against the clock?

Police Sport UK National Time Trials Championship 2008

This event took place 14 and 15 June in Devon and Cornwall. Results as follows:

10 mile Total riders 75 - PCSO Neil Higgins was 8th overall with a time of 22;34
PC Duncan Park was 7th overall and winning his age group with a time of 22:28
25 mile Total riders 76 - PCSO Neil Higgins was 15th overall with a time of 55:43
PC Duncan Park was 21st overall and winning his age group with a time of 56:36

At a local level a number of members competed in local road race, sportive and time trials for the club. There was a team of four regularly entered for the criterium series at the Sports Arena at Cottam, Preston. A number of returning and beginner racers used this event to gauge and develop their fitness as well as using it as a taster for competitive racing. Also there has been an interest in members competing at local 10 time trials.

2007 top

By Secretary Supt Marc ####

The Lancashire Constabulary is affiliated to the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC) and British Cycling.

The RTTC oversee time trials and British Cycling oversee Road Racing, Track Racing and Mountain biking.

From mid April to September there is a weekly event held at the Cottam Sports Arena in Preston on a Thursday evenings. The events can be entered on the night and cater for all categories using the purpose built closed circuit, these are good events for those new to racing to sample the sport as the races are not as hard as those on open roads and you get the chance to watch before you try.

Another season long event concentrates on locally organised events sponsored by a local company and is split into two groups one for 3rd and 4th (beginners) category riders and one for 1st and 2nd. The events for 3 and 4 category riders are generally not as hard as normal open events.

Police Sport UK Time Trials - 30th June &1st July 2007 held at Hampshire

10 mile - PCSO Neil Higgins was 5^th with a time of 22;32

25 mile - PCSO Neil Higgins was 5^th with a time of 57:54

Neil won his age group for both events.

At a local level a number of members competed in local road race and time trials for the club. There was a team of four regularly entered for the criterium series at the Sports Arena at Cottam, Preston. A number of returning and beginner racers used this event to gauge and develop their fitness as well as using it as a taster for competitive racing.

2006 top

By Secretary DCI Marc ####

Mountain Bike Championships - Sunday 9^th April

Seven members entered the event at Dalby Forest, near Pickering, North Yorkshire with the following results;

· Wendy Jacobs came second in the ladies event

Pete Danby -11^th
Dave Bower - 20^th
Julian Brassington - 22^nd
Rob Sledge - 27th
Daniel White and Paul Edson completed one lap

10 and 25 mile Time Trial championships - 24^th and 25^th June

PCSO Neil Higgins and PC Frank Smith entered the events in Hampshire.

· Frank managed personal bests in both events.

Road Race - 6^th August 2006

PCSO Neil Higgins and PC Frank Smith entered the event at Stoksley Cleveland.

· Neil came 3^rd overall and 2^nd in the police field.

· Frank managed 9^th overall and a 7^th in the police field.

National Best All Rounder Result

This covers those with the best all round results across the road race, time trial and mountain bike events.

· Neil Higgins was 17^th in the men’s event

· Wendy Jacobs was 5th in the ladies event

General events

2006 was by far the busiest year with the highest number of members competing in local time trials and road races, which bodes well for the future.

2005

By Secretary DCI Marc ####

2005 saw a much busier year for the section with representation at the PSUK Mountain bike, Road race and Time trial events.

Neil Higgins managed a commendable top ten finish in the road race and 2^nd place in has age category. The event was a combined services event and was dominated by skinny firemen making his result more successful from a police perspective.

Neil also managed top ten places in both the 10 and 25 mile time trials.

2004

By Secretary DCI Marc ####

Another quiet year for the cycling section - a few lone riders in lone events, none of any note.

I will do my best (as normal) to encourage others to participate - there are probably more active cyclists than ever before but they ride with local clubs and I need to do some work on them to take part in the PSUK events.

2003

By Secretary DI Marc ####

The Lancashire Constabulary is affiliated to the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC) and British Cycling.

The RTTC oversee time trials and British Cycling oversee Road Racing, Track Racing and Mountain biking.

From mid April to September there is a weekly event held at the Cottam Sports Arena in Preston on a Thursday evening. The events can be entered on the night and cater for all categories using the purpose built closed circuit, these are good events for those new to racing to sample the sport as the races are not as hard as those on open roads and you get the chance to watch before you try.

2002

By Secretary DI Marc ####

Time Trials

10 and 25-Mile Time Trial

Entered a team in each event, no top ten places

Road Race

21^st July 2003

Three-man team entered

Two finished in top 10

One first time race entrant crashed after 5 miles

Track Championships

22^nd and 23^rd February 2003

Inaugural track championships held over two days

Good interest and attendance from Lancashire

Frank Smith from Preston won a one-lap event on the Saturday

Looking to hold a taster / drop in session at the Velodrome in the near future to encourage riders.

2001

By Secretary DI Marc ####

Despite this sport being one of the more popular among members of the force, it still struggles to find sufficient team members to score well at PAA level. However, secretary, Marc #### is hopeful for 2002 when he intends to increase his membership and enter a team for the PAA.