Blood Bikes Manchester Fundraiser Update:

To coincide with the Blood Bikes fundraiser running in my birthday month of December, myself and Angelo Derosa will be cycling an approx 240km route on Saturday 8th December (see attached) to help highlight the fantastic yet very important work these very special guys do...help save lives by transporting essential blood to the hospitals and protecting cyclists, runners and walkers at events throughout the North West.

Please, donate via the link below or by my Birthday Fundraiser on Facebook and if you donate £5 or more you have a chance to win some great prizes courtesy of Llan Velo Cycles in Llangollen.

1st place £40 of wax / shampoo 2 nd £20 place middle product wax + cloths, 3rd place £15 wax spray + cloth

To see the route: NorthWalesLoop

To donate follow this link JustGiving

Thank you for your time and kind donations.

Nick

Mallorca Classic Training Camp 2016

POCOLOCOCYCLING IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH BODYFLOW INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE THE MOST CUTTING EDGE IN RECOVERY>>

Please read the following and tap on the link and read how Team Sky are using this system to improve recovery time for their riders.

" We are excited to announce that we now have the opportunity to rent Bodyflow units. Bodyflow is a cutting edge electrotherapy modality that increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage, aiding recovery. Research has shown that the fine tuned frequency of Bodyflow reduces Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and allows athletes to recover and compete at the highest level. Bodyflow is used and endorsed by Elite Teams, for further detail about Bodyflow and the teams using it please follow the link via the bodyflow image on the blog sidebar>>

5/6 weeks to go guys!!

Bike Factory January Sales

The Bike Factory & Specialized Concept Store in Chester is offering from 12% to 35% discounts on many 2012 items in their HUGE January Sales.

Also, their new 'Bike Fit' room has been fully refurbished with all the latest technology to help make your bike be more comfortable and efficient. A full 2-3 hour Body Geometry FIT from leading technician Graeme Cummings will ensure everything related to your bike comfort will be covered to give you the optimum fit.

Book your FIT now by calling 01244 322 220.

Free Accommodation

Win free accommodation in Mallorca by attending two Poco Loco Cycling Camps 

Thanks to the generosity of Gert-Jan Theunisse and Gary Fry, we now have a special promotional offer to celebrate the launch of the Poco Loco Cycle Training Camps. Any riders who attend both the Tour of Cornwall 2012 and the Mallorca Training Camp April 2012 will be automatically entered into a free promotional draw to win free accommodation on the Mallorca Camp.

Gert-Jan Theunisse(seated right) and Gary Fry(seated left)

in Mallorca with Nick and Warren.

The Mallorca Training Camp April 2012 package normally includes training rides with Gert-Jan Theunisse and Gary Fry, and half-board accommodation at the Cala Bona Hotel. One lucky rider who attends both camps will get the accommodation part of the Mallorca Camp completely free of charge.

The Cala Bona Hotel overlooks the old fishing harbour at Cala Bona on the south-east coast of Mallorca, not far from Cala Millor, and has a special secure cycle room for storage, and cleaning or repair of bicycles.

In addition to this, riders attending both camps will also be eligible for the previously advertised £70 voucher from the Bike Factory in Chester.

The Bike Factory

Get a £70 Voucher for attending Poco Loco Cycling Camps 

The Bike Factory of Chester are assisting us with a big promotion to launch the Poco Loco cycling camps. They are offering a £70 voucher to any rider attending both the Tour of Cornwall 2012 and the Mallorca Training Camp April 2012.

In addition to this, the Bike Factory are also supplying prize vouchers to the best performing rider in each day's training segment of the Tour of Cornwall 2012.

Now situated at 153-161 Boughton, the Bike Factory have been selling bicycles in Chester for almost one hundred years. Originally the shop was Marstons in Bridge Street Chester who in 1937 received a silver plaque for 25 years unbroken service with Raleigh Industries Limited. The bike shop changed in the 60's to Davies Brothers, a more specialist bike shop in Cuppin Street who built competition bikes for racing touring and club riders.

The Service Department is one of the best in the country and Bike Factory is currently ranked in the top 5 Cytech Directory of over 500 bike shops based on their investment in Cytech training.

Bike Factory are official stockists for a huge range of bikes and accessories and have supplied in the past bikes to one off charity riders to cycling world champions. Their ranges include Specialized, Trek, Raleigh, Dawes, Pinarello, Brompton, Diamond Back. They also stock a full range of cycling parts, accessories and clothing including ASSOS, Bontrager, Campagnolo, Sealskinz, Specialized, Park, Shimano, FOX and Giro to name a few.

In addition to their work with Nick Giles and Poco Loco Cycling, the Bike Factory sponsor local clubs, and are involved in local C.T.C. events, triathlon and many other events throughout the year.

To see more about the Bike Factory and their on-line shop, please visit the Bike Factory website.

The Quies Hotel

The Quies Hotel is two minutes walk from the centre of Newquay with good views of Newquay Bay and the coast. The name "Quies" apparently relates to the small islands which can be seen from the hotel. Poco Loco used the hotel for last year's FWRC Tour of Cornwall when Nick had this say about the experience:

"Fabulous facilities, everything a group of cyclists could ask for, comfortable spacious rooms, satellite TV, games rooms and plenty of nutritious breakfast to ensure the riders were well fuelled for the day’s activities. Not forgetting the very friendly and helpful proprietors, Alex & Will, who really made us so welcome and made sure we had everything we required for the long day's riding...a real homely feel!"

This year we are returning to the Quies Hotel, Newquay as the base for our Tour of Cornwall 2012.

The Quies Hotel has a variety of double and twin rooms, and family suites available. They provide a  full english breakfast(with vegetarians options) and the breakfast room offers a wonderful view of Newquay Bay. They also have a lounge and a games room with pool table, table football and "playstation".

Of particular interest to Poco Loco clients, the hotel has bicycle storage and secure storage for luggage. Rooms are available from 12.00 noon on the day of arrival and to be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure. You are welcome to check in earlier and leave your bags until the room becomes available.

• Full central heating.
• All rooms are En-Suite.
• All bedrooms have flat screen colour TV with DVD player.
• Tea & Coffee making facilities.
• Hair dryers.
• Games room with pool table, table football and "playstation".
• DVD Library.
• Full English breakfast (with vegetarians options)
• Secure storage for luggage and sports equipment
• Bicycle storage
• Broadband Internet, free Wi-Fi, and computer with printer available FOC

To find out more, visit the The Quies Hotel website.

Tri-Logic Cornwall

Tri-Logic Cornwall has the unique honour of being the Duchy's only club solely dedicated to multi-sport racing. Formed in 1997 by Dave Morgan, Beth Mottart and Cycle Logic’s Steve Coram (who are all still involved with the club) Tri-Logic is Cornwall’s oldest dedicated triathlon club.

Their members are from all over the West Cornwall area and range from triathlon novices to some of  the top amateur athletes in the county. The club has a good mix of men and women of all ages, competing at many different levels and distances.

Tri-Logic regularly train together, attending a variety of training fixtures, including some organised in conjunction with other clubs. Members compete in running, swimming, cycling and multi-sport races, in addition to holding regular social events. Also, the Helston Triathlon is organised in association with the club.

Tri-Logic Cornwall is run by a dedicated committee, ensuring that the very best training, advice and events are available to all our members. The club also benefits from several qualified coaches in all disciplines and triathlon specific coaches.

Tri-Logic members were of great assistance to Nick Giles in organising and running the 2011 Tour of Cornwall in association with Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club. Club members, and in particular Tony Rowell, provided invaluable route advice, training suggestions, rider support and guiding, helping make the event a great success for all concerned. The club is already involved in preparations for the next event, the FWRC Tour of Cornwall 2012.

Tri-Logic are always on the lookout for new members so, to see more about the club and it's activities, please visit the Tri-Logic Cornwall website.

Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club

Enjoying one of the longest running sponsorships in British Cycling, the Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club has been associated with Fibrax Limited since 1979, incorporating it's name formally in 1994. Club members regularly compete at national events, with several members having been selected for the national squad.

In addition to promoting (amongst others) the "24 mile mountain time trial" including an ascent of the famous Horseshoe Pass above Llangollen, the club regularly ride for charity; raising both funds and awareness for many good causes throughout the region.

Fibrax Wrexham RC is Nick Giles's own club and supported the 2011 Tour of Cornwall which he organised. Club members comments about the tour can be found amongst these reviews of the 2011 Tour.

To see more about the club and it's activities, visit the Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club website.


Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club are sponsored by:-


- Fibrax Limited who are the leading UK supplier and manufacturer of quality brake pads, cables and components for the bicycle industry.

Established in 1902 Fibrax has produced moulded parts, predominantly for the bicycle and automotive industries, from its base in North Wales since the 1970's. Today brake pads, disc pads and control cables both for bicycles and industrial applications are manufactured at the Wrexham site, as well as rubber and plastic moulded parts, for automotive and other industries. Fibrax Limited has worked consistently to improve cycling safety, and to develop cycling as both a world class sport and a healthy, environmentally friendly pastime.

Today, Fibrax continues to work towards these goals by providing sponsorship and technical assistance within the sport; both to teams and individuals in a wide variety of cycling disciplines as well as assisting with particular events.

To learn more about Fibrax and see their on-line shop, have a look at the Fibrax website.



- Woodeaves Finance Limited, based in Bangor on Dee, are the latest local company to develop sponsorship links with Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club. Formed in 2001, Woodeaves Finance encourages all forms of cycling and cycle sport in the area and is keen to promote safety and the future of cycling in the UK.

Managing Director Rex Tattersall said: “As a keen cyclist, competitor and a member since 2002, I am proud to be associated with the Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club - the achievements of the Club in recent years are outstanding. My congratulations and thanks go to all riders and members who have ridden competitively and marshalled the competitive events during the cycling season”.

Rex wishes the club continued success and hopes that more local road, triathlon and mountain bike riders will join the club to strengthen its already strong competitive team.

For more information go to the Woodeaves Finance website.