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hi @Grace_B , we are already full, but normally then it doesn't allow you to sign up ( @Velocio ). We do not want the group to be too big to allow personal feedback, hence the max 16.

However keep an eye on this thread to see if people give up there place (happens).

Alternatively, join a Sunday C-ride, and come a bit earlier to get a quick introduction by the leader.

No worries. I was stuck at work as well. Hopefully you can make it tomorrow or otherwise on Saturday/Sunday.

Ahhh that explains.... Luis and user48474 just show up then.

Hey Luis, I think it should be fine but I won't be there, so please use the Wednesday hills thread on this forum. Not sure if the guys will notice this as the name "tomorrow ride" is not accurate anymore.

I can't make it myself, but I am sure it should be fine. Come a bit earlier and ask a member to explain to you the signs etc.

Hey @Tom.b ,

Wednesday is the London Hills ride, starting at 18:30 at whittington park. The route is circa 55 km. Take some lights with you as the return journey will be likely in the dark. See the forum thread "in the sadle" section.

I am looking forward meeting you all.

For those that are too late signing up. Keep looking to this forum, as sometimes people can't make it on the last moment.

Dear Tim,

You are for sure welcome to join this ride, get some tips and tricks about cycling in a group and see if you like the club. The policy of joining the club is that you can ride up to 3 rides, to see if you like it, before signing up.

Great you joined @samtravels. Mosquito normally have different sizes to fit. The sizes are a bit odd, and I had to go up 2 sizes

Note some last minute spaces available.

None at all, you will always have your bike with you, so no need to bring any locks. Is just adding weight.

Good to hear you enjoyed it. The sunday rides have a different route every time, but are posted in advance on the forum in the A ride/B-ride/C-ride section. Barnet is a common route, but lots of variation.

That's the spirit @samtravels! It makes me happy to see you back again.

8 am regents park is just show up at the zoo. You will see a big group of people, impossible to miss. If you are too late, ride clockwise until you meet the group (the group always rides anti-clockwise),

The next one will be on the 20th September @Andrew_Mc

Sorry to hear that @samtravels. I couldn't make it, so don't know what happened but this should not have happened. Sorry for that. We will ask the leader what happened.

Hope you found your way home easily and still have a nice Sunday. Feel free to join another Sunday ride and then this should not happen again.

Hey @samtravels,

Nice you want to join tomorrow. Mudguards are not obligatory but are appreciated for the people behind you. But I must admit a lot of people don't have them, so no guarantee your face is mud free at the end of the ride.
The B group is normally around 15 mph. However first time riding in a group takes up energy (concentration on new signs etc), so I would normally advice new people to join a group "lower" the first time, to get used to the group riding, without being already on your physical limit. However this is up to you to judge.

@Velocio, @Ed can't "attend", while I still see two places left.

@stephenT, @alexD,@Claire (organizers), can you add Ed to the list.

@Ed just show up, that should not be a problem.

@Tracey, I hope you enjoyed the ride and felt welcome in the club.

Hey Tracey,

Great to see you tomorrow. Normally the B group is around 16 miles per hour. Its up to you what you think you are up to, but if you want to get used to group riding you might want to start with a C group to be conservative. Just show up tomorrow and discuss with the leaders, as depending on the group size we might split up the B group in a slightly faster and slower group.

The C group is up for a 40 mile ride toward Epping Forest and Mott street tomorrow.
http://forum.islington.cc/conversations/619/?offset=250

The B group is doing a country lane toward St Albans (51 miles)
http://forum.islington.cc/conversations/617/?offset=425

Hey Tracey,

You are welcome to join our rides and see if you like the club. Just show up 10 minutes before (so 8:20) and then ask for the leader of your group (which in case of B, will be me) and introduce your self.

Do you have experience with riding in a group? What speeds do you normally get?

See you on Sunday

Hey Meetun,

Welcome to the club. You can just show up on Saturday morning. Come a few minutes early, then one of the 'senior' members can give you a quick introduction to the warning signs we use, and how to rotate. It's all very intuitive.

I for sure had fun! Thanks B+ group for providing a nice ride including nice company, a nice route, and nice wind shield from the guys :) I will join again.

Hi. This is my first time for the club, and I would like to join the B-group ride tomorrow. My average is 25 km/h and I have ridden in groups before. Do I just have to show up at 8:30 or mention my presence to the one leading the ride (which will be ... ). See you tomorrow.