Colmore Cup 2017

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A Message from the Colmore Cup Clerk of the Course.

The 2017 Colmore Cup Trial S3 is now very much alive and well!  After multiple setbacks  over the last 2 months the Stratford Upon Avon clubs February 12^th spectacular now has a new start venue and some brilliant new land.

Everything had been falling apart after the losses of DovedaleWoods and Saintbury Quarry, both of which had been used in many midland centre events  for over half a century.Then out of the blue new land in the Chipping Campden area changed hands and the new owners were quickly persuaded by the sweet talking Stratford boys that a few bikes over it would do no harm at all .

Then there was the starting venue issue.  The usual seven mile long run from Shipston on Stour to Opening group Meon Hill had long been an issue, but  now with the new start venue secured at the College Arms Pub at Quinton it's under a mile to the incomparably steep delights of Meon! That's after the riders have fitted in the Bacon roll included in the entry fee, also  provided to the 76 observers. Yes 76, because it's 2 per section  to keep the trial continually rolling along and avoid punch card delays.

So  the course has now been reduced from 33 miles to 23 miles and with 14 groups rather than last years 9. Whats more, this year there is a firm resolve to keep the clubmans route easier than usual although riders should still expect huge climbs and lots of mud.

So go to the ACU website to complete the entry form or contact John Cart if you would like to observe on 01789-551643.

Alan Newman

Clerk of the Course.