TENTED VILLAGE - posted 13 May 2010

Wow - what interest!  Since we ran our artilce about club gazebos, we have had several emails asking where clubs can obtain them.  We cannot recommend any particular manufacturer or supplier but we have trawled the internet and have found the following company that specialises in branded gazebos.  Among their clients are Wolverhampton Wheelers whose club tent appears on the company's website.  Click on http://www.gazeboshop.co.uk/

SPECTATOR INTENT - posted 8 May 2010

With reader Pete Horsley lamenting the lack of spectator cover at last weekend's Euro championships, coupled with the fact that at the time of writing it's pouring down with rain, just as scores of kids up and down the country are taking to the track in the British Youth and Junior League, is it time to take a leaf out of cyclo-cross's book?

In the past couple of seasons, club gazebos have become a popular addition at cyclo-cross events.  Not only do they provide welcome shelter from the elements, but are a focal point for club activities - a place to mingle and chat, to store equipment, or in the better weather, ideal for a barbeque.  Any of course the perfect place for a trackside reporter to keep their notebook dry!

Now there's a good idea!