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Not been on a club ride for ages. need to get my skills back. I am in

@SamuelD makes a good point - hi end Alu is better than low end carbon.

I am biased but have a look at Decathlon.

Join the club and it opens a whole hosts of benefits including discounts at a lot of retailers....

Other than that its totally up to you. There were some good deals on canyons with Ultegra Di2 if that is your bag. Aluminum though.

They can be a very demanding bunch....

;)

Get stuck in.

if you get dropped in regents park, take a breather, wait for the group to come back round and latch back on and rinse and repeat.

Should all have access now.

All done.

I'll get on it this morning.

Rob.

Hi @Orla.

I have processed your application but will email you full details in the morning. I just wanted to make sure that you didn't want a club jersey?

Apologies.... been off line for the last few days.

just catching up now. Did you get everything that you need?

Rob

@LauraD check your pm.

Just so you know, My OH will actively be encouraging me out the door....

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: 14th February 2015 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. 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.

Tom and Jon

This is now done.

Anyone else please please PM me your details (full name, Strava name).

Cheers

Rob

@user49582

Can you private message me your full name and your strava name please.

If you are not a member of the club you cant join our strava group.

Rob

@Buzzbuzzbuzz

Hi,

We are just discussing the date at the moment and hope to get it posted in the next week or so. It should be early February.

Rob

That will be me....

I have sent you a message.

It is done now.

That is fine I will add you when I log in.

Rob

Paging @paul.b....

He is the kit man... I cant even remember what size mine is but it snug, I blame Cristmas and cake. I think I have a 5...

Just so you know you can probably try on a few jerseys at Mosquito so dont worry too much about it when you fill in your application.

Oh and welcome BTW @PeteC

@paul.b beat me to it (I think he secretly wants my job)

I'd charge twice the hourly fees that you do....

I think we both get paid the same... I shall speak with the committee about a rise....

Hi there Pete @Mr.Pookie

The ride at the velo park is an open session (not ICC exclusive) so just turn up at the park look out for the Jersey and speak to the guys in the group, It is certainly good etiquette to ask to join the group.

Other than that. as it is pretty ad hoc. just turn up.

Hope that helps

Rob

@paul.b beat me to it (I think he secretly wants my job)

Done.

You should now have access to the entire Forum

(thanks @Al)

@user37385

I have sent you an e-mail detailing how to get it.

Mosquito will have your details. I would contact them in advance though....