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Hello everyone - the session is still going ahead this Saturday 10th Jan.

Any reference to it being cancelled is old and relating to the December session.

Details will be sent out this evening.

Yeah sorry chaps. I have to work all day tomorrow unfortunately :(

We'll make up for it in the new year!!

@BrianFitz - yes absolutely, you can join the training ride on Saturday.

8am - meet outside the zoo entrance. Please introduce yourself to whoever is organising the crowds and mention that you are new. You'll be fine :)

@BrianFitz and @Philip.O-B. (just tagging you in as your tags did not work above)

EDIT: I can't tag Philip O B for some reason.

Dear all (@BrianFitz, @Zak @Barney @JonnyB @Wilbearforce @user50099 @Philip.O-B. )

It is with regret that we are having to cancel this session, as I can no longer make the date to lead this and cannot get a replacement.

However, we will be leading a double session in January so you can start your new year off with this session. If you would like to join the club for any other rides in between you are more than welcome. Club rides on Sundays, 08.30am at Whittington Park. You are always welcome to turn up and identify yourself as a newbie and join the 'C' group.

Sorry once again for the cancellation, and hope to see you in January.

Hello guys - I've had to shift the time of the session to start at 08:30am on Saturday 13th. You'll get meeting instructions a day or two before the session here on the private message system so keep an eye out! Thanks :)

The event is now full. Please keep checking back if you wish to attend as places often become free closer to the event.

All the information (minus the meeting point) is listed above. Please read thoroughly!

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.

Next ride: Saturday 13th December 08:45 am - meeting point will be confirmed with you via the forum's private message system.

This is not a session for complete cycling beginners. See below for information.

THE RIDER (That's 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 setup 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 30 miles with several steep hills and only brief stops. If you're not yet comfortable at that distance please build up with solo rides before coming along.
  
• You should be interested in Road Cycling, have a desire to ride in a group and improve your skills and fitness.
  
  

THE SESSION:

• We will cycle a short route (25 miles approx) and discuss group formation, signals, group communication.
  
• There will be a cafe stop at the end of our ride where will will discuss things such as endurance fitness, hill climbing and any other questions about the club.
  
• The session should last a couple of hours, dependent on pace - we usually 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 then click the 'Yes I'm Attending' button to confirm your attendance.
Places are strictly limited - this is to ensure we can safely guide you on our route. Once you have signed up to the event you will be PM'd the meeting place details, time and route. We will not be publishing the meeting location on the forum to avoid oversubscription on the day - you MUST be signed up to the event and come back to check your messages for details of the session (top right hand side of the forum).

WHAT TO BRING:

• A road bike that is in good and roadworthy condition with MUDGUARDS fitted. 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. Club members will help you if you are in trouble - but you should aim to be self-sufficient and at the very least be able to fix a puncture.
  
• Energy food. We're only doing a short ride, so an energy bar or a banana will do. Make sure you start the day with a decent breakfast.
  
• Water. Make sure that you can easily carry water with you on your bike.
  
• Waterproofs and / or warm clothing. The weather can change quickly - make sure you have checked the weather report and dress appropriately.
  
• Money. Either 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, please, 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 invest in 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.

Hello Josias,

It's hard to tell who will be out riding on Saturday so can't give you a contact, but don't worry. Just make sure you get to the Zoo entrance in Regents Park for 8am and introduce yourself to the riders waiting there.

The rides I have mentioned above are every weekend without fail. Meeting for Regents mention above, and Sundays are an 8.30am meeting time at Whittington Park on Holloway Road. Groups and speeds decided on the day.

Our website has most of the information you need (islington.cc) and here on the forum under the section 'In The Saddle'.

Hello +user48312 / Andrea - You will probably be best starting off either on one of our Sunday club runs and joining the 'C' pace group (av. 12/14mph for 40 miles) or coming along to our 8am Regents Park training rides (meet at 8am by the Zoo).

Yep - you can share any Islington CC related photographs with our Flickr pool by emailing the photos directly to: [email protected]

There should be... Keep an eye out for the thread on 'In The Saddle' where people usually post if they are heading out on this ride.

Looks like you actually are our 300th member Ebrahim! Welcome :)

Yes, do come along to Regents Park for laps. Best bet is to meet by the Zoo Entrance at 8am and introduce yourself to whoever's heading up the group that day.

And have a butchers at this essential document if you want to know a bit more about group riding: http://forum.islington.cc/conversations/687/

+Dee - I know you've been having some problems not seeing the 'yes I'm attending button' so I have taken the place on your behalf so no one else nabs it.

+alexD and +stephenT - when you send the ride details please include +Dee on the list.

Hello +DavidC. You would be most welcome on the Intro Ride in September, but I don't think the event has gone live yet. If you check back after this weekend, it should appear here on the forum for new sign-ups.

Also... it is quite common for people to drop out. So keep checking back up until Friday to see if someone has released their place.

Hello +Dee

All the spaces are booked up for this session, but please feel free to attend any of our other rides if you don't want to wait until September's Intro Ride. There are quite a few rides that take place at varying levels of ability, including Sunday's sociable club ride leaving Whittington Park at 08.30am. The C ride averages 12-14mph so is within most people's abilities.

I can't comment on mens sizes but it's worth noting the ladies sizes come up fairly small. It's always best to try the jersey's on if you can - you might think you need a size 1 on paper but a 2 or 3 might surprise you....

+SamuelD - I think you can. Our kit man +paul.b will be able to advise further, but as far as I know best practise is to go to Mosquito Bicycles on Essex Road who hold our stock where you will be able to try a jersey on for size.

+sarah47033 - there is a free space now if you would like to sign up.

Thanks!

+RichardM - please could you 'unattend' this event so someone else can instead please? ICC peeps don't need to register attendance. Thanks!

Hello +SamuelD

You would be more than welcome to join us on a Sunday club run. Three speeds are offered on Sundays - the C ride is the slowest and shortest whilst the A ride is the fastest and longest. Details of rides are posted on the forum in advance, or you can just chat to the ride leader on the day.

We do have many members that race and the numbers are growing all the time. Sounds like you'll fit in perfectly :)