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Can the rest please let us know if you can't make it and update your user names as well if you haven't? Thanks!
:)

Awesome!! Exciting! :)
Unfortunately no potholes to practice on... but I have an idea. ;)

Just been updated that the roadworks on the inner circle have finished, so we're good to go! See you all tomorrow! :)

Hi all,
Looking forward to seeing you at the GS session on Saturday. The Inner Circle is currently being resufaced (hip-hip-hooray!!) and the works are expected to be completed by Saturday, so it shouldn't be a problem.
We will try to confirm if plans change and update here, so watch this space.

Can I please ask all the participants that you update your profile name to something identifiable instead of @user12345 for example, so we know who is who and thus process membership for those who decide to join ICC after the session?

Please do let us know if you can't make it and make sure you click the button saying 'I can't make it' to release space for others who may wish to attend.

Please do bring your helmets. They are mandatory for all ICC rides and have a look at the guides at the top of this thread to see what's involved and get some preparation for the day.
Last but not least, there may be a bit of rain, so please make sure you fit your mudguards on your bikes out of courtecy to our fellow riders. No aero gains needed here, as it's a slow training session. ;)
Looking forward to meeting you lot on the day.
Watch this space for updates. :)

Unfortunately there is no waiting list at the moment, but you can keep an eye in case a place is released I'm afraid!

Hi all! I will be one of the leaders of this GS session.
May I please ask:
a) those who appear as 'user1234' to change to their real names
b) to confirm your attendance the latest 24 hours ahead of the session? If you can't make it, please let us know by clicking the 'I can't make it' button at the top of this thread, to release the space for those who are waiting to get a place.
Many thanks and see you all on the 30th.
The meeting point is at the south entrance of the gardens of the Inner Circle towards York Bridge.

Thank you all for coming today! Glad you liked it and hope to see you in an ICC ride soon!! :)

Good morning everyone! It seems to be a nice warm day for GS today! Don't let the drizzle put you off! It will be dry by 9:30! :)
See you later! :)

Good morning @Gilles!
Good to know it's underway! Very busy period for the commitee!
Yes, weekday rides are on from WP at 6:30.
Radlett Revolution on Tuesdays
North London Hills on Wednesdays
Fixie Loop on Thursdays
Lee Valley VeloPark sessions & Turbo classes at City Gym on Thursdays too.
:)

@Gilles @JacobE has your access to the forum been sorted now?
Welcome on board! :)

Thank you all for coming out, defeating the cold and making it such a pleasurable ride!!Hope to see you again on the road soon! :)
I hope your fingers didn't hurt as much as mine did when you got back home!😅

Any takers here? Looks like this is not happening, am I right?

The Intro rides happen on the first Saturday of the month - so only once a month - but you can join up to 3 times as a non-member/guest if you'd like to get a better taste before signing up, in case one ride is not enough. There was an intro ride just this last Saturday so the next one will be in early January. I hope this makes is a bit more clear!
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(On another note...you'll definitely sign up because the club is another great place to be...so why wait? Hahaha! :))) )
Just joking. But do feel free to join the upcoming intro rides if you feel like it! :)

Hi all! Thanks for joining the GS session today, I hope you enjoyed it!!
@Eva can you please approve for the following members that were in our group today?
Mark Jarmyn
Fergus Kent
Nadine Lewycky
Andrea Szilagyi
Alice Rigby

See you on the road soon all!! :)

Hi Matt,
sure, feel free to tag along! See you there! :)

Great job today everyone! Well done and we hope to see you in ICC rides soon! If you intend to become a member, let the ride leaders know your names so @Eva can approve your membership!
Cheers! :)

Hi guys! Great ride today! Some points highlighted by @RobT apply as well but I have to say it's been a good ride overall, special thanks to the people calling out to ease up and keep an eye at the back so well and help me at the front and @Ish did an excellent job sweeping for the first time today! :) volunteering is not hard at all, right? :)
A general note is to try to keep the group as tight as possible to prevent cars from splitting the group, as they always tend to grab the opportunity to squeeze in and we saw that happening today. But as it is normal, by the end of the ride the group is tighter and more consistent and so well done to all! It takes time to get to know each other well and get to that point of perfection and we definitely saw improvements today! If you have any comments/feedback, we'd be glad to hear your thoughts and I hope you will all sign up to become members! We are a fun community all inclusive and of course the coolest ones in London! Haha! :)

Good morning all,
On my way soon might be 5' late. Apologies but took me a while to fit my mudguards! :)

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/skills/sportives-ridesmart/article/izn20151117-Sportives--Ridesmart--Related-How-to-ride-in-a-group---Ridesmart-0

Can you please double check and if that's the case, simply push the "can't make it" button to release the place for someone else. Also useful for all to log in with a more identifiable name rather than 'user1234'.
Thanks!

Thanks @user80812 Katy!
On the day, your leaders will ask for all the names, so we know whose membership can be aproved. In the meantime, it would be useful to edit your profile info and avoid using "user1234" as a name and perhaps something more identifiable instead.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy the ride!

Group Skills is a chance to learn and share our group riding skills so that we can ride together more safely, more sociably and with less effort. This is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to build on skills, especially for those unable to find a place in the Introductory Rides.
We will look at communication skills and formations such as pace line and two up, plus how to pace/lead the ride from the front and rotate being at the front.

Note that we will adjust the level depending on the level of who shows up.

If you know all this, come and share your knowledge and if you don't, come and take advantage of the sharers!

If you are new to the club please make yourself known to the ride leader so they can confirm your attendance to our membership manager.

Meet in the Regents Park Inner Circle, at the gates opposite York Bridge.

ICC Group Riding Guide

Group Skills is a chance to learn and share our group riding skills so that we can ride together more safely, more sociably and with less effort. This is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to build on skills, especially for those unable to find a place in the Introductory Rides.
We will look at communication skills and formations such as pace line and two up, plus how to pace/lead the ride from the front and rotate being at the front.

Note that we will adjust the level depending on the level of who shows up.

If you know all this, come and share your knowledge and if you don't, come and take advantage of the sharers!

If you are new to the club please make yourself known to the ride leader so they can confirm your attendance to our membership manager.

Meet in the Regents Park Inner Circle, at the gates opposite York Bridge.

ICC Group Riding Guide

'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.

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. Details of how to sign up below. PLEASE READ

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

If you are new to the club please make yourself known to the ride leader so they can confirm your attendance to our membership manager.

ALL ABOUT YOU:
1.You should have already been cycling regularly in some capacity and be confident cycling on London's roads.

2.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.

3.You should have a moderate level of fitness already. Capable of riding 25 miles at an average speed of at least 12 mile per hour, 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.

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

A helpful overview on group riding can be found on the GCN website

THE SESSION:
We will cycle a 25 mile 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 East Finchley 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 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.

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 true, that your gears shift reliably and your brakes work correctly. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure. Under-inflated tyres risk being punctured more easily.

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!)

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.

Riders attend club rides strictly at their own risk. Please listen to your ride leaders and follow their instructions.
Please take the time to watch this video, showing some of the things we will be briefing you about on the day.
Looking forward to seeing you!

Haha! I need an autograph @AlecJ!😂

Great bunch yesterday guys! Hope to see you soon out there! :)