An Introduction to Club Cycling - 3 October 2020

"An Introduction to Club Cycling" is a monthly ride run by ICC specifically for people who would like to try out the club cycling environment in a non-pressured and supportive group.

If you wish to join ICC then you will need to complete one of the compulsory training sessions, either this Introduction Ride or the Group Skills in Regents Park.

You must be signed up for this event to take part. If you are not signed up here on the forum, you will not be able to participate.

PLEASE READ

Unfortunately we cannot offer this session to complete cycling beginners as we are not teaching cycling proficiency.

ALL ABOUT YOU:

You should have already been cycling regularly in some capacity and be confident cycling on London's roads.

You should be familiar with your bike, its set-up and be confident riding it. If you've only just bought your bike, take it out for a couple of spins on your own to gain confidence before you join a group ride with us.

You should have a moderate level of fitness already. Capable of riding 40 km at an average speed of at least 20 km/h, with several steep hills and only brief stops. If you're not yet comfortable at that distance or pace please build up with solo rides before coming along.

You should be interested in learning how to ride with a group, and open to improving your cycling skills and communication with other riders.

THE SESSION:

We will cycle a 40 km route and discuss group formation, signals, group communication.

There will be a cafe stop at the end of our ride where we can discuss things such as endurance fitness, hill climbing and any other questions about the club. Depending on pace, we should get to the cafe stop in Highgate between 11.30am - 12.30pm.

HOW DO I JOIN IN?

If you wish to attend this session you need to sign up to the ride here on the Islington forum.

Register as a user on the forum (please help us by creating an actual name rather than the default username) then click the 'Yes I'm Attending' button above to confirm your attendance. If you see no places left, it is because the session is full. We do not maintain a waiting list so please keep checking back in case a place becomes available.

Places are strictly limited - this is to ensure we can safely guide you on our route. Because of this, please do not attend this session if you have not signed up on the forum - you will be turned away.
Please note: If you sign up but do not attend, we reserve the right to restrict your future attendance to Intro Rides. This is due to high demand for spots on this ride. If you do sign up but cannot attend, please remove yourself from the attendance list so someone else can take the spot.

WHAT TO BRING:

As with all club rides, you must wear a helmet to take part in this ride.

Your bike must be in a good and roadworthy condition. Check your wheels are straight, that your gears shift reliably and your brakes work correctly. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

Spare inner tubes, tools and a pump. Other riders may help you if you are in trouble but you should be self-sufficient and at the very least be able to fix a puncture.

We're only doing a short ride, so an energy bar or a banana will do for food. Make sure you start the day with a decent breakfast!

Bring water, making sure that you can easily carry it with you on your bike.

The weather can change quickly so make sure you have checked the weather report and dress appropriately (waterproofs/warm clothing when appropriate).

Money for the cafe stop or in case of an emergency (you might be in a situation where you need to get a train or taxi home so bring enough cash or your cash card!)

Mask/Face Covering. While not required to be worn while riding, please bring a face mask for when entering shops or potential cafe stop at the end of a ride

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME:

BIKE LOCKS. Please leave your heavy D lock at home! You will not need it on this ride.

RUCKSACKS. You should be able to stuff all your things into jersey pockets or a saddle bag. Please aim to travel light.

OTHER STUFF:

ALL RIDERS MUST observe the Highway Code AT ALL TIMES when riding with Islington CC. This includes: riding no more than two abreast and riding in single file to allow traffic to pass on narrow roads, obeying traffic lights and signs, not riding on pavements and not abusing other road users.

Please acknowledge any courtesy shown to you by other road users and stop at pedestrian crossings where necessary.

Feel free to read our Group Riding Guide for more details: https://islington.cc/s/ICC-Group-Riding-Guide-Updated-August-2020.pdf

Riders attend club rides strictly at their own risk. Please listen to your ride leaders and follow their instructions.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Zac,
Development Secretary

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Hi! If anyone drops out please give me a shout - I'll also keep an eye out for the Group Skills sessions.

Hi! Yes to me too!!

I will be attending the group skills in RP session on Sep 10th, my place will be open for those who would like to take my place .

@RezG - I’ll take your spot please!

Keen to join if someone drops out of the group size is expanded.

Hi All,

Same here - keen to join!!

Cheers
Ben

Also keen to join if there is space.

Thanks,
Chris

I'd also be interested in joining this if someone drops out. Thanks

Keen for a spot if anyone drops out, thought I'd already booked on but appears I haven't

I’d also be interested in joining if someone drops out. Thanks

There is one spot open on tonight's session (Sept 10) if you are quick to sign up here: https://forum.islington.cc/events/5447/

There is still one place available tonight +leon +sara-essa +VictoriaB

I can't make tonight sorry, coming on 8th October and hoping to get a space on this ride too

I can guarantee that people will drop out on the day (as they are today!) so just keep watching and you'll get a space (if you are quick enough). Unfortunately there is no feature to notify you automatically.

Thanks

would be keen to join, so if someone has a last minute change please let know.

If a space does come up I would love to join. Thanks so much.

Would love to join if space opens up... Let me know if you open up more spaces.

Would love to join too, if a spot comes up

Would like to join if a spot becomes available.

Three more Group Skills sessions over the next month have just been posted: https://forum.islington.cc/microcosms/1304/

I recommend attending one of those if you cannot get a spot on the Intro Ride, as completing a Group Skills session will also allow you to join the club.

Hello 👋 - if there are any drop outs please let me know. When is the next one planned for?

The alternative way of gaining ICC membership is to participate in a Group Skills session in Regents Park. At the moment there are a fair few spaces for next Saturday

Hello, please let me know if anyone can’t make it. Looking for a last minute spot