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2 months and spend my commutes watching GCN

I actually saw a cyclist this morning with BBC news on his phone which was mounted to his handlebars! I am guessing this is not how you're watching? ;)

8 am has various groups usually and isn't normally a chain gang, just normal changes.

Not convinced it is worth £200 a year

Is that club still going on? what do you get for that - just free coffee?

did you see a few of us are attending a skill session for stage 2/3 riders next tuesday? http://forum.islington.cc/conversations/256382/?offset=200#comment12445721

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Also do not discount sram groupsets, the gear changing mechanism if different to shimano and I prefer it. The brake lever doesn't move, instead it is all done with the paddles.

I have apex on my commuter/winter and rival on my carbon. Not really much difference, rival is a little smoother.

Apex ~ 105/Tiagra
Rival ~ 105/Ultegra
Force ~ Ultegra
Red ~ Dura Ace

@Ellie-Hardy sorry we lost you! I went back to find you but you'd already gone I guess? :(

Well the intro ride starts at 8:30am at Whittington park - the regents park ride is at 8am at the zoo gates at regents park.

@Will_S someone dropped out if you want to join the ride?

@AlexB @JK Great!

Hello @user54381

Great! We use the I'm attending button to limit entries as these rides are usually oversubscribed, so if you can't make it then it would be good if you could indicate that when you know!

Thanks :)

'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: 9th May 2015 at 08:30 am - meet at the Holloway Road side of Whittington Park.

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:

• 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
  
  

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.

Are current ICC members welcome to help out/see how it's done? Do I have to click I'm attending?

http://www.strava.com/athletes/1589213

@Benjamin hope the legs aren't too sore this morning :)

@Martine Non-members can't post anywhere but this forum ("Clipping in") - I had the same problem, I couldn't ask questions relevant to the ride I wanted to participate in without posting in here.

same issue here :)

You too man - It was good times! Good group!

Just joined the club :)

Hello,

I'll probably join when I get paid this week, but I want to join in on the wednesday night ride - what's the deal - I looked through the thread but want to make sure:

18:30 start time? Whittington Park - Where in the park - will it be obvious? And also is there a link to the route available? I see a few posted in the thread about this ride, but I aren't sure which one!

Thanks

Matt

Will be joining the 7am regents park group again in the morning - that is if there will be anyone there? I take it a lot will be doing the ride London on Sunday?

I went on the 7am ride, got dropped and joined in the 8am for a few laps. Enjoyed it, will be back for more soon!

Cool - Does the group still meet at the entrance to the zoo? (Is that at the North East corner of the park?)

Hello,

I just moved back to the UK from Memphis TN and would like to join you guys on a few rides to see what the club is like. What kind of pace is the 7am Reagents Park Saturday ride? Would I be welcome? I was part of a large club in the states and was a regular at a few of their A rides (would end up with a 18-19mph average over 30miles - Sorry I know average is a crappy metric). I also raced a little.

Matt