May 9 Let's Have Your Feedback So organisers can plan an even better Youth and Junior Tour for 2009 we would like as many of you to fill in the feedback form. It should only take a couple of minutes. Thankyou Lost Wheels One of the Talent Team members lost their Mavic Cosmos wheels shod with Schwalbe tyres at the recent Youth Tour. Should anyone have any information please contact Ollie so the wheels can be returned to their owner. Also a pair of shades and warm up rollers were left behind May 5
Fourth overall was first year junior Alex King (GWR Team / Scott Wilson / Giant) and another first year junior Tim Kennaugh (Team Isle of Man) in fifth. Another GWR Team / Scott Wilson / Giant rider, Peter Dibben was sixth. Sam Harrison (Wales) won the Youth A race from Simon Yates (BC North West) and Ben Dunn (BC East Midlands) was third. Hannah Barnes (East Midlands) won the Youth A girls competition from Welsh rider Ruby Millar and Lucy Garner Leicestershire RC was the top Youth B girls rider. John Dibben (BC South East) won the Youth B race from Jacob Reagan (Eastlands Velo) . Charlie Tanfield (Cleveland Whs) took the Youth C race in fine style from Billy Harding (East Bradford CC) with Daniel Fox (Solihull CC) in third and Megan Barker (Maindy Flyers) was leading girl. Final overall results here - Stage two results and general classification here Photos here - Stage one results here Photos here British Cycling report here May 4 Overall Results The overall results here May 3 Results After Stage Two Stage two results and general classification here Photos here May 2 Results and First Photos Stage one results here Photos here Youth Tour Ready to Go The Isle of Man Youth and Junior Tour commences tonight with a prologue time trial on Douglas promenade. Solihull CC rider Daniel Fox will lead the 200 plus field off at 7pm. The Juniors compete on a tough 100km course in the Peel area on Saturday morning with the Youth riders racing at Marown on Saturday afternoon. The event concludes with a Kermesse on Ramsey promenade where there will also be BMX racing. The Junior race is the third counting round of the season long National Junior Road Series. All eyes will be on winner of round one Erick Rowsell and round two winner, the Isle of Man's Tim Kennaugh, other contenders include recent Junior Paris Roubaix winner Andrew Fenn, Tour of Worcester winner Luke Rowe plus star riders such as Mark Christian, Chris Whorrall, Dan McLay, George Atkins, Alex King and Andrew Williams. There is also the strong Dutch Sinnigebouw Wieler / Sleepwell Hotels Team to be considered as potential winners. The Youth A event will be just as competitive with local rider Chris Nicholson plus Lewis Balyckli, Josh Papworth and Sam Harris being the ones to watch. April 28 Book your Free Tickets All competitors wishing to go to the prize presentation please do not forgot to reserve your free ticket by contacting Tina asap April 23
April 16 Sunday Night is Party Night!! The prize Presentation and Disco Extravaganza will take place at the impressive Villa Marina on Douglas promenade on Sunday evening (May 4). The Villa is now famous as the venue of many rock concerts due to it's impressive sound and lighting system. Mark Burrows one of the Islands leading music presenters will be on hand to provide the beat whereas two of the Isle of Man's top sporting presenters, Dot Tilbury MBE and Manx Radio's Tim Glover will compare the awards ceremony. Tickets are free to competitors and marshals (Adult non competitors £6.50 non competing children under 16 years £3) Please email Tina to book your tickets. Tickets will be issued on a first come first served so please book early to avoid disappointment. April 12 Late Entries Anyone wishing
to apply for a late entry for the Youth Tour please contact Ollie Last
on email prior to sending
your entry. Only a certain number of places left in Junior and Youth A
catagories, please check before you book. April 11 Entries So Far The list of entries received so far can be found here April 10 Invitational BMX Race Event As part of the Youth Tour event there will be an invitational BMX race on Sunday May 4. The final Kermesse stage of the Youth Tour starts and finishes within metres of the BMX track. The event is open to all age groups and entries can be taken on the line during registration which commences from 11.45am with racing at 12.30pm. Entries cost £3 per rider Refreshments will be available to all competitors. For more information please contact Mickey Cain Entries Close on Friday Just a reminder that entries close this coming Friday, April 11 April 3 Winners of Competition Announced The winning teams of the Youth Tour competition are: DHCyclesport.co.uk and GWR Team/Scott Wilson/Giant Entry List The entry list will be published shortly after the closing
date Competition...Free Accommodation and Race Entry! Youth Tour sponsors Sleepwell Hotels have kindly offered free accommodation and entry for two teams of four for this years Youth Tour. The competition is open to any teams and clubs, even if you have already booked and entered All you have to do is email youthtour2008@manx.net type 'win' in the subject bar and leave the name of your team and contact details no later than Sunday March 30 March 18 Bank Holiday King of the Mountains The 2008 King of the Mountains event is a road-cycling challenge around the Isle of Man. It utilises SportIdent electronic timing to provide proof of vist at around 10 control points around the demanding but enjoyable course. Unlike other cycle-sportif events, however, it has a unique feature - that if being able to take optional rest breaks at 2 intermediate cafe-stops around the course. This is achieved by using separate check-in and check-out control boxes at these locations. The May Bank Holday weekend also plays host to the popular "Youth Tour" on the Isle of Man. Many supporters as well as participants may be visiting the Island over the weekend and the KOTM may provide an ideal challenge at the end of the Youth Tour, which finishes on Sunday. Website March 7 Champion Systems Provide Youth Tour Jerseys Race leader and points jerseys are to be provided by Champion Systems who provide jerseys for events such as the Tour of Langkawi . Champion Systems will also be sponsoring the Points competition. February 29 Dutch Team Sign Up Organisers say this years Sleepwell Hotels Isle of Man Youth Tour is set to be another fantastic event, as entries still continue to flood in. The most interesting entry so far has been from the Dutch Sinnigebouw Wielerteam, who have previously supported top Junior riders such as Pim Ligtht, Jetse Bol & Roy Peiters. The team of four Juniors is yet to be named, however is thought to be a strong squad as in previous years. Organisers are also in talks with two other top European teams which they hope to confirm in the coming weeks. Organisers are also pleased to announce that a new timing system will be used for 2008, which has been specifically designed for the Youth Tour and will enable a speedy results facility. Youth Tour Prize List The 2008 Youth Tour prize list can be viewed here. February 16 Former Youth Tour Rider Wins World Cup Former Youth Tour competitor Pim Lithgard (Holland) won the Points race at the Denmark round of the World Cup. Britains Chris Newton took bronze to seal the overall competition February 8 Liverpool Echo The Youth Tour will once again be part of the Liverpool Echo Star Trophy Competition. January 29 Youth Tour Latest Accommodation places are filling up fast, Isle of Man Travel Services, who are handling the Youth Tour accommodation this year have confirmed that both the Rutland and Chesterhouse hotels are full to capacity, however, further accommodation has been sourced but please don't leave it to the last minutes Plans for the Gala Prize Presentation are progressing well, we will have more information on this shortly. The presentation will take place in the Island's number one venue, The Villa Marina. Please ensure you book tickets in advance to secure a place. We will have more exciting news regarding our first ever visit to Ramsey January 14 Massive Interest at Revolution There was an enormous amount of interest at the Youth Tour stand at the Revolution on Saturday evening. The Youth Tour representatives worked flat out from when the doors opened untill the final event. Entries Coming Fast Entries are now coming in thick and fast for this year's Youth Tour, please enter as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment. Last year so 40 entries were returned due to the Youth A and Junior categories being oversubscribed. January 7 Youth Tour at Revolution The Isle of Man Youth Tour will have a trade stand at this weekend's Revolution meeting at Manchester Velodrome. Borchures, entry forms plus other information regarding the Manx tour will be available during the evening. December 25 Seasons Greetings! Merry Christmas and a successful 2008 from the Youth Tour team December 1 Welcome to the 2008 Youth Tour Since it's inception back in 2004 the Youth Tour has grown to become Britain's premier Junior and Youth stage race! Past winners such as Mark McNally, Jonny Bellis and Peter Kennaugh have gone on to win World, European and British titles. New Format The Youth Tour format has slightly changed from 2007. Organisers have reduced the event from four stages to three. The final stage on Sunday May 4 will be on a new course at Ramsey where the race will form part of a carnival. The Ramsey Kermesse course will be large enough to enable more competitors to take part, organisers had to return 40 entries from the 2007 event due to over subscribed entries. Please note that there are no D and E category events in 2008, however there will be a BMX event at Ramsey in conjunction with the road event Visit Isle of Man Why not stay on the Isle of Man a day or two longer and discover the quiet country lanes that over the years have become the breeding ground of our champions! The less energetic could explore the beautiful glens and award winning coastal views the Island has to offer. For more information click on to Visitisleofman
Event Details Categories Junior Boys - Youth A Boys - Youth B Boys - Junior, Youth A & Youth B Girls - Youth C Boys and Girls Please note that there are no D and E category events in 2008, however there will be a BMX event at Ramsey in conjunction with the road event Courses Friday 2 May 2008 Stage 1 Douglas Prologue – Loch Prom – 7pm Saturday May 3 2008 Stage 2 (Junior) Road Race – Peel – 100Km – 9am (Youth) Road Race – Ellerslie – Various – 2pm Sunday May 4 2008 Stage 3 Ramsay Kermesse– Mooragh Promendade, Ramsay – 10am till 3.30pm Presentation Social Gala Prize Presentation – Villa Marina Royal Hall, Douglas, 7.30pm.
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