Cyclo-Cross Results Software

Banjo Cycles have been using the CrossMgr software with great effect for their recent summer cyclo-cross series. If you are a race organiser looking for some software to help you run and manage your cyclo-cross race then this could be just the thing. CrossMgr  is available for free  and can be downloaded HERE If you decide to use CrossMgr then the developers request a small donation to fund the development of the software. The latest version also supports time-trial events. The software looks well designed and full of features so could be worth evaluating.     Continue reading Cyclo-Cross Results Software

Events Calendar for 2013/14

Following on from a very successful last season the focus turns to the new season, which this coming season gets underway in early September.  The committee has been hard at work throughout the ‘summer’ to build upon the previous season’s success.  As it stands we have lost one race but gained a new race, venue and organiser. That’s not to say that we won’t have a full programme.  With races as far afield as Kemble Airport in Gloucestershire to Oxford, Reading, Basingstoke and Southampton there will be races for everyone.  There are a few old favourites and some changes a … Continue reading Events Calendar for 2013/14

AGM Round Up

Following the recent AGM there was much discussion over various ideas to take the Wessex League forward.  Ian Macdonald has provided a summary of the outcomes for the proposals at the AGM. PROPOSALS: (1) We propose that the Wessex Prize Fund be increased to the Prize levels as indicated on the attached document. Reason – We awarded £1,252.00 in Prize Money for the 2012/13 Season, and in the season our accounts have shown a surplus of approximately £900, therefore we can increase the Prize Fund by the £456.00 as detailed. Proposed: Wessex Cyclo Cross Committee Carried The new prize list … Continue reading AGM Round Up

Obituary Gordon MacDonald

It is with sadness to have to report that we have recently lost one of our older stalwarts of the Wessex Cyclo-Cross scene. Gordon MacDonald passed away on 22nd March after a short illness, he was 80. Those new to Cross in last few seasons wouldn’t have come across Gordon as he hasn’t been too active on Wessex races for a few years, but before that he was involved in everything that helped build our league into a nice, friendly popular league.  He raced back in the mid 60’s and at end of 60’s started to organise races, he then … Continue reading Obituary Gordon MacDonald

Annual General Meeting 2013

The Wessex Cyclo-Cross League Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 5th April 2013, 7:30pm. Click HERE for the agenda and HERE for the AGM meeting minutes from 2012. The venue is the 5th New Forest Testwood Scout HQ, Blackwater Drive, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2QJ. Anyone can attend the meeting but only private members and two representatives of each affiliated club can vote. This is the forum in which change can happen from you.  If you feel something needs changing or have an idea that will improve our local races please put forward a proposal. All proposals must have … Continue reading Annual General Meeting 2013