Forthcoming rides with MG

LEC KOM & Hill Climb Events
2012

KOM

The last three events see two “Cols” to climb as well as the Hill Climb (details below) which will cap off the second season of LEC and subsequent prize giving in early November.

Although Greg has powered his way to victory this year with three events still to go, the podium places for the KOM are still up for grabs with the QOM competition as open as a book. Someone could easily nab the title with the last two events- so its all to play for, let’s have some more ladies out with us please we are a friendly bunch!!!

Hill Climb

October is the traditional time of year where the TT season ends and the Hill Climb season begins from now until early November. The hill is normally around the mile mark or just short of and is a timed effort from a standing start at the bottom to first over the line at the top... Riders go off on a 2 min interval with the current champions going off last..

The hill climb this year will not be Rushmore but will be something a little more challenging and although i have not taken the club up this Col yet we have come down it earlier in the season. However next season i will be choosing a hill to run our club hill climb from every year so we can start looking at club records etc for particular categories.

The competition will have three levels: Under 25,s (Junior), Ladies Seniors and Men’s Seniors at the end of which will be crowned LEC Hill Climb Champion for the specific age group. There will be all the details for the event on the calendar shortly so please keep your eyes peeled.

This is a club morning out and there will be coffee/cake/chat after. If you wish to “race” please let me know over the coming weeks so i can start to draw up the start sheets. This does take a bit of work as i have to ensure that firstly the champions go last and that we have gaps between riders so we don’t cause a problem with traffic.Hopefully ensuring that no one gets caught and passed by your two minute man !!!

This is a great opportunity to try out a timed event against the clock and can give you a taster for perhaps next season and the Bexley 10’s. Far better an introduction to a TT with your mates than with complete strangers i think don’t you...

If you don’t wish to participate then please do still come along as i will need time keepers at the start and finish, plus there is nothing like a bit of support to cheer on your colleagues when they are suffering.

See you sunday

MG

Weekend Rides and Other News

Hi All,

Please note that the Level 2 National Standards Road Skills course has been postponed. If you are interested in taking part, please let me know here.

The Fit Camp ride on Saturday will be a Level 2 ride to Hall Place meeting at 1.00pm.

There will be an off road MTB ride at 2.00pm with Denis.

On Sunday, there is only one ride out to The Green Roof Cafe. It will be a different route to normal and I have classed it as a Level 3.5. We can sort out an extension from there for the more advanced riders.

Limited Edition Cycling All Abilities Road Show - following on from our trip to the Surrey Super Cycle, we have arranged to lay on a road show at Wyborne School in New Eltham. The lovely people from Wheels For All in Surrey, are bringing a range of bikes to show prospective funders and partners what we are trying to achieve with our Wheels For All Appeal. It will take place on Friday 19th October. If you would like to come and help, you must have a valid CRB check, your work one will do. Please let me know through the link above.

We all wish Jack a speedy recovery after his accident. He broke his arm doing a fast lap around the Top Gear Test Track. The Stig would have been proud as he got on his bike and rode 2 miles to finish his lap, with his broken arm!

Gaffer

Rides - Sunday 16th September

Hi All,

This coming Sunday is going to be a little different in respect of club rides.

There are 2 sportives offering something for all levels.

The first is the London to Canterbury in aid of the Children's Trust. 65 miles or 80 miles starting from Danson Park in Bexleyheath. It starts between 8.00am and 8.45am and cost £30 to enter plus your travel home. Details here.

The second is the Surrey Super Cycle on the Top Gear Test Track, Dunsfold Park, Cranleigh, Surrey. It costs £5 to enter in advance and £10 on the day, sponsorship can be raised for a number of different charities. There is a mini route of a 500m circuit for kids, or those new to cycling, or those that need support. A midi route of 1km traffic free circuit for those that have some cycling experience and a maxi route of a 5km circuit on the test track for the advanced cyclists. You can set your own number of laps to target (up to 20 on the maxi route). The event is also supported by Surrey Wheels For All, and there are a range of adapted cycles and wheelchair transporters available to families with a disabled family member. Please book in advance to ensure you are not disappointed. Details here.

The event starts at 10.00am, so we will gather in the car park at 9.30am and do a lap together.

The Tour of Britain passes the gates at between about 2.30 - 3.15pm, so there is the option of watching live from the local roads. Details here.

Also check out the club article on page 23 of  the  Royal Greenwich Time  this week www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/greenwichtime

Gaffer

Proposed LEC Christmas Do

Hi fellow LEC'ers!

Please don't hate me for mentioning the dreaded word - Christmas - this early in the year!

I'm afraid that if we want to book a table somewhere it needs to be done sooner rather than later. 

This will be our 3rd LEC Christmas social - lets make it a good one!!

Proposed Venue: The White Hart Pub and Carvery on Eltham High Street

Proposed Date: Sat 8th December 

They provide a lovely 3 course Christmas meal (the main being a carvery) and mince pies for £19.95 per person - quite reasonable I think! However, they require 10% of the total cost when making the booking and need the balance paid 7 days before the social.

If you think you would like to join us (and you know you do) please let me know by Friday 14th September then we can arrange payment etc once I have final numbers. As always, friends and family are more than welcome so please let me know how many seats you would like.

Jo/Bradders

Off Road Rides and Kids Club

Hi All,

Off Road Ride please check the calendar for dates. The first is on Wednesday evening 6.30pm, meeting at the Fanny on the Hill pub on Wickham Street, Welling, DA16.

Kids Club @ LEC - Well done to the Omnium winners! Under 6's - Teddy Homewood, Under 10's - Adam Campion, Under 12's - Laura Robertson, Under 14's - Matthew Robertson.

Last term's Points Competition winners were George Knowles-Bacon with 266 points for the boys, and Laura Robertson with 187 points for the girls.

This Saturday will be a Kids Club Skills Challenge day at Eltham Park South. Limbo, ride the line, bottle pass, to name a few. Grown up club members and parents welcome to take the challenge, if you dare!

Volunteers needed to assist with the start of the Junior Group. Saturday/ Sunday morning road rides for 14 - 18 year olds. Adult chaperones needed.

Club Rides - remember, there are no rides this weekend due to Ride Captains being away on a sportive.

Gaffer