An Introduction to Club Cycling - January 7, 2023

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  • "An Introduction to Club Cycling" is a monthly ride run by ICC for people who would like to try out club cycling in a non-pressured and supportive group.

    If you wish to join ICC you must complete one of our training sessions, either this Intro Ride or the Group Skills in Regents Park.

    You must be signed up for the event on this page to take part.

    Please read our Group Skills Guide before attending:

    https://islington-cc.squarespace.com/s/I­CC-Group-Riding-Guide.pdf

    ABOUT YOU

    You should be used to cycling regularly, familiar with your bike and confident riding it on London's roads. If you've only just bought your bike, take it out for a couple of spins on your own before you join a group ride with us.

    You should have a moderate level of fitness and be able to ride 50 km at an average speed of at least 20 km/h on the flat, with several steep hills and only brief stops. If you're not yet comfortable at that distance or pace please build up with solo rides before coming along.

    Unfortunately, we cannot offer this session to complete cycling beginners as we are not teaching cycling proficiency.

    THE SESSION

    We will cycle a 50 km route with some hills. We will discuss group formation, signals, and group communication and you can ask questions about the club.

    There may be a cafe stop Highgate at the end of the ride for those who are interested. Depending on pace, we should get there between 11.30am - 12.30pm.

    Your ride will be led by an experienced club member and a support rider, who have given up their morning to introduce you to club riding. We hope you will reciprocate by volunteering to support intro and group skills rides and other club activities once you have been riding with the club for a few months.

    HOW DO I JOIN IN?

    If you wish to attend this session you should register as a user on the forum then click the 'Yes I'm Attending' button above to confirm your attendance. We will ask you to reconfirm a few days before the ride. You will need do this on the Forum.

    Click Register in the top right corner and change your user name from the default User12345. To make sure you receive messages please click “Edit Profile” in the top right corner, then click “Notification Settings”, and tick “Enable Notifications”, “When you are @mentioned in a comment” and “When an event you are attending is imminent”.

    These rides get booked up quickly. If no places are left, the session is full. We do not maintain a waiting list so please keep checking back in case a place becomes available.

    If you do sign up but cannot attend, please remove yourself from the attendance list so someone else can take the spot. You can do this by clicking the ‘Can’t Make It’ button above which appears once you have signed up.

    If you do not attend and do not remove yourself, we reserve the right to restrict your attendance of future Intro Rides and Group Skills. This is due to high demand for places.

    If you are a former ICC member please add a note below to let us know.

    WHAT TO BRING

    As with all club rides, you must wear a helmet to take part in this ride.

    Your bike must be in a good and roadworthy condition. Check your wheels are straight, that your gears shift reliably and your brakes work correctly. Ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.

    Spare inner tubes, tools and a pump. Other riders may help you if you are in trouble but you should be self-sufficient and at the very least be able to fix a puncture.

    Food and water. We're only doing a short ride, so an energy bar or banana should be enough, but do start the day with a decent breakfast! Make sure you can easily carry water with you on your bike.

    The weather can change quickly so check the forecast and dress appropriately (waterproofs/warm clothing when appropriate).

    Money for the cafe stop or to get a train or taxi home in case of an emergency.

    Please leave your heavy D lock at home! You will not need it on this ride.

    You should be able to stuff all your things into jersey pockets or 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; 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.

    JOINING THE CLUB

    Once you have completed an Intro or Group Skills ride you will qualify to pay the membership fee and join the club. Once you’ve signed up through British Cycling our membership secretary will process your application and be in touch shortly to welcome you to the club. See https://islington.cc/membership

    Look forward to seeing you!

    David,
    Development Secretary

  • @Ade @aquarat @CalumKennedy @davfarrell1 @Jimmy-Haynes @KhalD @Nickpayne @sk @tomascot @user148719 @user151588 @user152228 @user152234

    Happy New Year We hope you’re looking forward to the Intro Ride this Saturday and look forward to meeting you.

    Unfortunately, sometimes people drop out without telling us. Please reconfirm your place by copying the list below and adding your name.

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place. It also means we won't need to call out more leaders than are needed.

    If you reserve a space but fail to attend we may limit you from attending in the future. If you do not reconfirm, we may have to send you away if we don’t have enough leaders.

    Please remind yourself of the information at the top of this thread and read our Group Riding Guide before the ride so we can spend less time standing around during safety briefing and more time riding!

    If you still have an @user username it would help if you could change to something more personal. This makes it much simpler for us to process new members after the rides.

    The meeting place is close to the centre of Queens Walk which runs directly across the centre of Highbury Fields, see map at the top of this thread. Highbury Fields is close to Highbury Corner and Highbury & Islington Tube.

    This is the route we will be doing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31883560

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1.
    2.
    3.
    etc

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1. Nick Payne
      2.
      3.
      etc
  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1. Nick Payne
    2. Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
      3.
      etc

    Public route on Garmin Connect if anyone wants it: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course­/141409453

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1. Nick Payne
    2. Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    3. Jimmy Haynes
    4. etc
  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1. Nick Payne
    2. Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    3. Jimmy Haynes
    4. Charlie Mackrill

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Khal Desai
    etC

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    1. Nick Payne
    2. Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    3. Jimmy Haynes
    4. Charlie Mackrill
    5. Calum Kennedy
  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell
    Mitchell Nind

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell
    Mitchell Nind
    Jimmy White

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell
    Mitchell Nind
    Jimmy White
    Ade E

  • Thanks to everyone who has confirmed attendance on this Saturday's Intro Ride. Still waiting to hear from the followng @OliBates @sk @tomascot @user148719 @user152234 @user152282

    The forecast is for rain so do bring waterproofs. Please be on time because we plan to head off promptly at 0930 and find somewhere sheltered for a pre-ride briefing.

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Khal Desai
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell
    Mitchell Nind
    Jimmy White
    Ade E

  • If you have booked onto the Intro Ride this Saturday please confirm that you can attend by copying this entire message and adding your name to the list. (If you remove the @ from your name you won't be emailed each time someone new adds their name).

    If you are no longer able to make it, please remove yourself by clicking "Can't Make It" at the top of this page. This means others have a chance to take your place and enables us to make sure we have the right number of ride leaders.

    This ride is only open to people who have booked by clicking "Yes I'm Attending at the top of page 1. If you haven't booked but would like to join this ride you should check this page regularly to see if places come free.

    Nick Payne
    Aaron Scheiner / aquarat
    Jimmy Haynes
    Khal Desai
    Charlie Mackrill
    Calum Kennedy
    David Farrell
    Mitchell Nind
    Jimmy White
    Ade E
    Oli Bates

  • (nevermind, found the answer 🙈)

  • Hi @DavidMason - I’m going to be 10 minutes late, small mechanical on the way over. Sorry in advance

  • Couldn’t find you by 9:45 so set off along route- might catch you up

  • Sorry @OliBates, you were probably ahead of us as we went undercover at the Arsenal stadium for a briefing before we rode. Well done to everyone who turned out on a damp but not-as-wet-as-forecast morning. I hope you all enjoyed it and sign up and feel free to ask any further questions here.


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  • It was great fun, thanks again :D


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  • Really enjoyed that. Thanks for guiding. Nice to meet everyone

  • @OliBates - sorry to miss you. I didn't pick up your message till after the ride. There's a Group Skills session in two weeks which you could join if you're free. https://forum.islington.cc/events/7922/#­comment16812472

    Thanks everyone for turning out on a wet and windy day. I hope you enjoyed the ride despite the weather. As I mentioned to my group, once you've paid your membership fee via British Cycling it may take a few days for you to be processed and given full access to the Forum. Until then you won't be able to see rides but now you've done the Intro Ride you'd be welcome to turn up at Highbury Fields tomorrow and join any appropriate ride.

    Rides leave at 0830. It looks like there will be an 86km green ride, and 80km silver ride and a 102km blue ride.

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