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Yes! Please feel free to come along on a Sunday for one of our C rides, or on a Saturday morning for laps round Regents Park. Just identify someone in an ICC jersey, and they'll let you know what's happening etc.

I'd suggest you also follow this thread (click on the button on the right had side) to receive email notifications. That way, you will instantly know if someone has dropped out. We usually get a few who can't make it any more closer to the date.

Hi @KhalidQ,

If you could come to Whittington Park at 8:20-8:25 that would be best. At 8:30 we start the briefing. Just identify yourself as a guest to anyone with an ICC jersey, and the'll tell you everything you need to know.

Orestis

Hi @mattwestlake

The start time is 8:30 - this is a known bug in the forum unfortunately, and some people see the event times at -1 hours for some reason.

See you then!
Orestis

Well done! See you on the road soon. I may be out Saturday for some fast laps of RP

Welcome Michael! It was great having you on board today. Great ride indeed. See you on the road soon.

Fab! Welcome! If you go to our main page - islington.cc - there is a link to our British Cycling page where you can join. Details on how tou pick up jerseys etc will be sent through once you join. If you strugle, post here and I will try and find the direct link for you.

Thanks, Orestis

'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: 12th September, 2015 at 08:30 am.

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

This is not a session for complete cycling beginners and we are not teaching cycling proficiency. See below for information.

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 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.
3.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.
4.You should be interested in Road Cycling, have a desire to ride in a group and improve your skills

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. If you see no places left, it is because the session is full.
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:

• 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.

Hi,

I am leading a C-ride this sunday into Herts - route here: https://connect.garmin.com/course/9089884

We'll be averaging 12-14mph, coffee & cake at the end.

If you're interested, we'll be rolling out of Whittington park at 8:30 on Sunday.

Orestis

I will be leading a few of us on a slightly less gruesome ride on Sunday - 12-14 mhp, 35 miles, coffee (and cake!) afterwards. You'll be most welcome to join this beautiful C ride (it is my favourite). Lumpy out, lumpy(er) in.

https://connect.garmin.com/course/9089884

Thanks for letting us know Jason.

Sara, see you tomorrow morning!

Hi @SamR,

there should be rides heading out of Whittington Park tomorrow morning, although due to the RideLondon taking place, numbers might be a bit on the low side. You'd be most welcome to join one of our rides tomorrow as a guest - you get 3 free rides, but then we ask that you join the club if you want to continue riding with us.

I'd say that if you can manage 90km at 15mph solo you should be comfortable in our B rides, but doing a C ride just to get the hang of things is not a bad idea, if you are happy "sacrificing" a Sunday for a smaller ride.

Orestis

Hi @FatSam, sorry to hear you will not be attending this session in a few weeks. Hopefully your training will go well and you'll join one of our future rides! You'll be most welcome.

In the meantime, could you hit the "I'm not attending" button at the top of the page so that someone can grab your place?

Thanks!
Orestis

Hello @GusC

On Satuday morning the best bet is to join us for laps around Regents Park at 8am. We used to have a ride going from Whittington Park at 8:30 am going out to Epping Forest, but I'm not 100% people are still running these, check this one out http://forum.islington.cc/conversations/260007/ though.

Orestis

Welcome!

I'm caught up with the Strava group as well. Good times.

Orestis

I'm caught up now with emails. Let us know if you have questions.

Orestis

Ta.

Indeed - It was unfortunate that 4 people joined on the one night during the week that I was out and about!!

O

My middle name: Orestis "multi-tasking" etc. Sadly other adjectives fit in there :)

Hi,

thats me again! if you find Islington Cycling Club on Strava and hit "Join Club" I will then hit "accept".

Thanks
Orestis

Hi,

There is a batch of new members that due to various commitments yesterday/today I haven't been able to process. I will be doing this tonight, and you will be receiving an email with details on how to collect your jersey and the various ICC activities, rides etc and other relevant information. Apologies for the delay, I usually aim to tackle this within 24 hours, but there was just no time yesterday and today to do this.

Thanks for your understanding.

Best,
Orestis

Yes, that's the easiest way to do it. follow the link from our website to British Cycling, click on the relevant Buy Membership button, and fill in the relevant forms.

See you on the road soon

Hello,

C rides: 40-45 miles, 12-13mph
B rides: 50-60 miles, 14-16mph
A rides: 60+ miles, 17-18mph

Distance/ride is an approximation (although we do try to keep the C rides to a max of 45 miles) - B, A rides could be a bit longer (e.g a recent B ride went for 65 or 70 miles if memory serves). "A" ride distances vary quite a bit.

All groups start from Whittington Park at 8:30am Sunday mornings. We meet, we brief, we separate according to Rides and then into smaller groups as necessary and head out when each group is ready.

Best,
Orestis

Hi Sam,

of course! C rides are about 40 miles, 12-13 mph average. Check the forum for one of the routes to get an idea.

We meet up at Whittington Park around 8:20-8:25. Just identify yourself as a guest to the ride leader, and he/she will take care of you!

See you tomorrow!

Rob's too quick today... [post deleted due to duplication]