Mallorca Camp - Arrival

Arrived at Palma after a non eventful flight, albeit we did have a moment in turbulence, where the plane seemed to drop without warning, giving that awful weightless feeling for just a few seconds.
We were all picked up by the hotel van, which I must say got all 4 bike bags, luggage and 4 bodies in with ease.

After a little mix up with the bookings and a last minute change of hotel, we were pleasantly surprised when we checked in at the Hotel Dunas blancas. The rooms were...well...huge, with a large bedroom, lounge, big bathroom, plus 2 balconies...this was a good start!

Majorca Training Camp

Just 2 weeks to go for the Poco Loco Majorca Training camp from the 8th - 15th April. Unfortunately Gert won't be available, but I'm hoping that his training partner Gary Fry will join us on a ride or two.

Riders booked in:

Marcus Walker
Dave (spenno) Spencer
Warren Giddins
Kevin Ainsworth 
Mrs Ainsworth
Glenn Ainsworth


Planned rides:

3 long rides with training segments
3 medium rides of recovery based
1 race - Mallorca Classic  http://vueltamallorca.com/

Specialized promotion

What a fantastic couple of hours spent at the Specialized Concept Store in Chester. All the new S Works bikes lined up with bikes from the past, with two cabinets displaying shoes and helmets from riders such as Contador & Millar.
It was a great opportunity for invited guests to mingle amongst some other cycling enthusiasts and admire some of the best bikes in the world today. A buffet was a welcome extra, especially for someone like me who rode 25miles to the shop!
In the Bike-Fit area customers were invited to test themselves against the shop staff in a turbo sprint, with Dave Quinn giving full gas in trousers and dress shoes...brave effort!

If you have chance get down to the shop, they have an awesome clothing range, with the Team Kit being very eye catching!

Reviews of 2012 FWRC New Year Blow Out

We have received several reviews of this camp:

Hi Nick,
   I would just like to say a huge thanks to you and your fantastic support crew for a great days riding on Saturday. Mark and I were really disappointed we had to go home on Saturday night after what was a fantastic meal at the hotel, i think the candle lit theme only added to the event!
Please pass on our thanks to all involved for a great ride,looking forward to next year?
Cheers mate
Rich

Many thanks to you too Nick - it was a great weekend!  Well organised & really good value - and a great intro to FWRC for me as well.
Chris

Great weekend Nick really awesome - The hotel was fine so no apologies needed for it.  And massive thanks to Tim, Chloe, Rob and Jess.  I hope they enjoyed it also, they are lovely people. 

ousshh nearly a 1000watts hit on the 2nd day Mr Spenna! As above, really enjoyed this weekend, great people to be with, good cycling, good food and Cobdens Ale went down well also. Big Thanks to Nick Giles and massive thanks to the suport from Tim, Chloe, Rob and Jess. Wish i could make the cornwall trip!

Thanks again. DW

Great weekend and proud to be a member of FWRC

thanks Nick n crew, excellent camp once again

very character building, what was supposed not to be training for me turned into very much so because of the wind
We all did great on our riding these past 2 days, and no complaints.
We should all be proud of being part of FWRC, and we did the club proud.
so pleased I came, thanks Nick Giles and of course the brill support crew. And thanks club members :-)

Sue

Nice one, Nick...thanks for organising and thanks to Tim, Chloe, Rob & Jess for great support - it's makes all the difference.

Rob & Sue

Agree with all the above comments, a top weekend of cycling! My highlight was the crumble and custard!! :) Barry Williams

Many thanks to Nick for organising and Tim, Chloe, Rob and Jess for the support...top guys. Bring on Cornwall and Majorca 

Spenno

FWRC New Year Blowout - Thanks

I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you who supported the fwrc New Year Blowout.

The group of riders were just fantastic and you all deserve a medal for the epic Saturday in Hell! It was more of a survival test than a training ride, but, what can I say, you all made it and still had a smile at the end...unbelievable,it makes me proud to be part of the fwrc...really!

Another BIG THANK YOU to Tim,Chloe, Rob & Jess for their fantastic support, they looked after everyone and drove superbly. Also Rob, for his post ride treatments and massage, I'm sure it gave everyone that added boost for the tough 'parcours' we endured today.

I thought you all rode brilliantly, especially in such harsh conditions on Saturday and I wish I could have waved a magic wand to rid us of that devastating wind and driving rain, it was torture!

FWRC New Year Blowout - Routes

Hope your 2012 is going well...

The route for the FWRC New Year Blowout 21/22 January can now be found on cycle-route.com by following the link http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Fwrc_New_Year_Blowout-Cycle-Route-6468.html
Changes will be made if required, but the route chosen has a little of everything which should make for an interesting ride...difficulty...7/10? There will be training segments, but they are optional!
Leaving Warrington at 9:15, pick up points will be Chester (Bike Factory) at approx 10:30 and Penyffordd (Barry Williams Home), at around 11.10.
If you are interested in the weekend ride, please register by Friday 13th or Monday16th at the latest through http://pocolococycling.com/camps.php?p=3 It means I can let the Hotel know how many riders are coming for room allocation.

Look forward to seeing you.

N

Happy Christmas from Poco Loco Cycling

Poco Loco Cycling would like to wish all it's clients a very Happy Christmas and safe riding in the New Year.

The new website is now fully live to take bookings for the 2012 training camps, starting with the FWRC New Year Blow Out on January 21/22.