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Giant TCR Advanced for Paralympian Darren Kenny

When World Record holder Darren Kenny takes the start line at the Beijing Paralympic Games he will be riding the latest in high tech bikes thanks to Giant Bicycles, Sram, Pro, Specialized and not forgetting Dave Mellor Cycles. Prior to departing for Beijing, Darren was presented with a new carbon fibre Giant TCR Advanced bike for the Paralympic Road Race. Darren starts his quest for 5 Gold medals in the Velodrome on the 7th September. Darren will be riding the 3km Pursuit, the 1km Time Trial, the Team Sprint, the Road Time Trial and the Road Race.

Midland Champion Luke

	Mid Shropshire Wheeeler, Luke Grivell - Mellor won the under 16 Midland Cyclo Cross Championships on Sunday 2nd December at Markeaton Park, Derby. In a race long tussle with Merlin Race Team Rider, Sam Lowe, Luke kept his nerve until the last lap to open up a gap and finish 16secs clear of a disaapointed Sam.

Unexploded Grenade Found in Frankwell

The Welsh bridge was closed today (Monday 19th March 2007) after a grenade was found in Frankwell. Part of Frankwell has been closed off after an "unstable" World War II hand grenade was found in a box of antiques. The grenade was found in a box brought in from a house clearance to Halls Antique Centre on the Welsh Bridge. The police have cordoned off an area around the building and are evacuating buildings near the scene. The bomb disposal unit has been called and people have been warned to stay away from the area. Traffic is being redirected via alternative routes. Dave Mellor Cycles are still open and can be accessed via Porthill, Copthorne Road and The Mount.

Dave "Racing" in Oz

Programme Manager for British Cycling Dave Mellor had to leave the laptop alone for a while and actually get on his bike or tandem as it turned out to help Aileen McGlynn the visually impaired Paralympic Champion to get some miles in. Dave and Aileen are pictured here doing a 10 mile time trial in Bendigo, Victoria...oh that hurt!!! Read more by going to the British Cycling web site for reports of the whole Aussie trip.

Dave in Aus' and Beijing

Programme Manager for British Cycling, Dave Mellor heads off to Australia and Beijing mid January for a month with the Great Britain Cycling Team Disability Squad. The countdown to the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics now begins in earnest and the squad will be looking at heat and time zone acclimation in Melbourne before heading to Sydney for the Australian National Track Championships an Open Competition. Following that 3 days in Beijing are planned to give the athletes an insight into what they can expect if selected come 2008.

Graham Bufton Memorial Seat

Buf last race

Friends of Graham Bufton dedicated a seat to Graham Bufton's memory at the top of the Corkscrew, Leebotwood on Friday 11th August

Disability World Championships

Ellen & Aileen

Visually impaired Paralympic Champion Aileen McGlynn who received the MBE for services to Disability Sport in the New Years Honours List will be in action at the World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland from 10th September. The full team will be announced on August 7th.

Emma Davies Jones Website Launch

Emma Javies

Emma Davies Jones the Track Pursuit rider launched her very own website and catalogues the horrific accident which almost ended her career. The site is the product of Adam Tranter of Fusion Media and very good it is too! www.emmadaviesjones.co.uk

Giant Road Bike Sale

		Please go to our Sale Bikes section to find some terrific bargains on 2005 Giant Road Bikes - Not available in the online shop please call 01743 - 366662 to order

More Medals at CP World Games

GB Team Sprint

In his new role as Programme Manager for British Cycling's Paralympic Squad, Dave Mellor brought home more medals to add to the Athens Paralympic Games total. The World CP Games was held in Queens, New York for the Velodrome events and New London, Connecticut for the Road and Time Trial events. Leading the team was Paralympic Champion, Hour Record holder and BBC personality Darren Kenny with support from David Stone and Rik Waddon. The team are pictured winning the Team Sprint Gold to add to their 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze total.