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Message me your user name on strava @GianniRusso

It is all about the legs JB.

Done

how obvious is your Strava/user/real name - this is the problem that i have....

But i will do it today.

@Tom.b @Tom,b

can you send me a private message with the email address that you wish to use to access the forum.

@Tom.b

You will need to use the email address that you use to sign up to British cycling. You will however not have access to the forum in full until monday as @Velocio who runs the forum and gives people access to all the appropriate parts available to members is currently away.

*> Waterproofs and / or warm clothing. The weather can change quickly -

make sure you have checked the weather report and dress appropriately.*

The ride will go ahead....unless it is dangerous and a call will be made by the ride leaders.

Rob

I will attend to this shortly Tom.

How about attending the introduction ride?

Thanks +Shannonball.

@TomF I will do this for you this afternoon.

Hi @SimonR

Welcome, I suggest that you get to the meeting point a few minutes earlier and introduce yourself to the ride leader.

I also suggest you read the information here.

Enjoy

Thanks all. And thanks to @aidan @Martine and @Rachel I really enjoyed it. Apart from my hangover and me picking the bike with no cages... The c pace was welcome, just to echo Martine. Please come again and you will be surprised what you can do.

@dabijh

Thanks for letting us know.

Thanks @Martine

please note that there is now a space available

please note that the session is saturday

Hi @Grace_B keep an eye out. I'm sure I'll get dropouts when I send the message about. So keep an eye on your private messages as well.

Rob

They might get a special welcome e-mail.....

@emma.east

drop me an e-mail [email protected] and i'll send you the details

Rob

One more place...

Adam,

I'm just catching up on the membership admin. You will get an email shortly.

Rob.

Its me tomorrow for the c ride.

Make of that what you will...See you in the morning.

Rob

I think you need to give them a call.

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: September 20th 08:45am - 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 11.00am - 12.00pm.

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. 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.

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