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Well done everyone on a great first ride today! Hope to see you all out on club rides in the future. Any comments/questions/feedback, just send me, @RichardM or @EvaJ a direct message. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Details are already in your inbox. you should be able to see them by clicking on the envelope at the top right of the screen.

Hi @user49161 - I've send you the ride details by direct message. see you tomorrow.

Hi all, hope you're looking forward to Saturday. I have sent you all a direct message with final joining details. Please shout if you haven't received it.

For anyone else who would like to sign-up at the last minute, there is still space. I'm afraid I can't check the forum regularly over the next day , but I will check back at NOON TOMORROW, and if there are any more takers, I will make sure you get the details by direct message as well.

oh and if anyone doesn't know where to find their direct messages, click on the envelope in the top right hand corner of the screen in the forum...

Hi all, I'll ping a message to each of you directly later today confirming the meeting point and final details along with my contact details in case you need them on the morning. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

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: October 11th 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 we 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.

gutted - had signed up for that but now have to be in bonny scotland for the wknd again! Will hopefully make the next one. I actually have a bike with gears now!!

Hi @Laura. Sorry for the slow response - that sounds great (and yes, gentle hill should be fine!). Looking forward to joining on the 19th. I'll check back here for details in the meantime. Thanks, Rachel

Hi Laura, this sounds like exactly what I'm looking for! I had a quick question though. I currently commute on a single speed bike and am comfortable/confident on it. I rode a road bike for the first time a few wks ago on a mini cycling holiday. Having got the bug I'm in the process of buying a road bike and super keen to get out and about on it. I'm unlikely to have it by 19 April though. Do you think it would be ok to come along on my current bike in the meantime so I can learn about riding in a group etc? My fitness level is good so unless we're going up very steep hills I'd have thought I would be ok. Thanks! Rachel