Events

Club Barbecue

Saturday 10th August 2013 - 2.00pm

It's barbecue time again! The club barbecue is open to club members and their families.

Bring a side dish and your own drink. Please email the Gaffer to let her know:

• What side dish/salad you are bringing.
• How many people will be in your group.
• What meat option you prefer (sausages/burgers/chicken/vegetarian)

In return, the Gaffer will give you the location!

General Club Meeting

Thursday 22nd August 2013 - 7.30pm

The meeting will be held at the Gaffers house with a trip to the pub after.

Please forward items for the agenda to the Gaffer.

Club Clothing

Here is the long awaited link to the new club clothing page!

LEC Club Clothing

Ali is currently on holiday, so she will answer any queries when she returns. The order will be open until the end of August.

London Youth Games Results

Team LEC Juniors racing on behalf of Royal Greenwich:

Photography: Phil Clarkstone

Youth A/B Individual Time Trial 5km

Tom Simpson (guest)                  8 minutes 51 Seconds
Joe Cunningham                         10 minutes 48 seconds
Mannie Robertson                      11 minutes 46 seconds
Laura Robertson                        12 minutes 46 seconds

Youth C/D/E Individual Time Trial 2.35km

Charlie Clarkstone                     5 minutes 6 seconds
Matthew Brooker                      5 minutes 22 seconds
Jack Dowler                              5 minutes 22 seconds
India Osborn                             5 minutes 28 seconds

James Woodford (guest)           Reserve Rider

Road Race Mile 8km

Joe Cunningham                       23rd

Road Race Female 8km

Laura Robertson                      6th

Overall Team Standing: 15th (15/30)

Meet the Junior Team!

Say hello to our junior race team in their Royal Greenwich race kit:

India, Laura, Matthew, Mannie, Joe, Jack, Charlie - Team LEC

James and Tom - guest riders for the London Youth Games.

They are taking part in their debut race this coming Saturday 6th July at Crystal Palace.

Youth A/B ITT 9.30 - 11.30am

Youth C/D/E ITT 12.30 - 2.30pm

Road Race Male 2.45pm

Road Race Female 2.30pm

We will be holding a club picnic at lunch time. Please come and show your support in their first ever race.

Photography: Phil Clarkstone

This Weekend's Activities

The Great Get Together

Saturday 29th June 11.00am - 6.00pm 

Royal Artillery Barracks Field, Repository Road, Woolwich, SE18 4BB

The club will be running activities in Arena 2 at the Great Get Together. There will be a Skills Challenge and Slow Races. With slow races also in the main arena.

There will also be crazy bikes sharing our arena. Try one on the Skills Challenge.

There will be no Kids Club or Fit Camp at the park.

The Great Kent Ride

Sunday 30th June - meet at 8.00am for an 8.30am depart.

North Park, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL

Choice of 60 miles or 35 miles through circular ride through Kent countryside. All start as a team and ride to the route split together.

Over 16 only on the long route.

14 and over on the short route

Entry details here: www.bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=381  

Next Week -

Saturday 6th July - London Youth Games at Crystal Palace and Club Picnic - the debut race for our Junior Team. Individual time trials and 6 lap bunch race. Racing starts at 9.30am. 

Please come and support our young racers. Lets get someone cheering on every bend! Bring a picnic for a club picnic in the park.

Club Barbecue

Advance notice - the Club Barbecue will be on Saturday 10th August 2013

Free Bike Security Marking

This Saturday, 22nd June, the Greenwich Safer Transport Team will be visiting us at Eltham Park South, Glenesk Road, Eltham, SE9, to do free bike security marking.

They will be available between 11.00am and 3.00pm.

Please tell anyone you know that has a bike!

The afternoon Fit Camp will be an inclusive Skills Challenge for all ages and abilities, open to all!

Saturday 8th June 2013

There will be no Fit Camp on Saturday 8th June. Kids Club and Junior Team as normal.

Club Kit

Ali now has the size samples for the new club kit. She will be bringing it to the park on Sunday for people to try on before buying kit.

Club Kit

I will shortly be arranging another kit order via our new supplier CPK.

Orders will work differently this time - instead of providing me with details of your requirements, we will be provided with a weblink to an ordering site and you can place your order with CPK directly. You will make payment via their website at the time of booking.

We need to reach a minimum of 20 items in total - but I have had lots of queries about when the order is going in so I think we will make this easily. Our ordering facility will be 'open' for a finite time period so please make sure you don't miss the deadline!

The new supplier has a wider range of products and I will post of copy of their updated price list next week.

One word of warning - the kit is made in Italy and is based on Italian sizes which come up small. They are posting me a sample pack so if you would like to make arrangements to try any items on prior to ordering please let me know. If you have any questions please drop me a line.

Many thanks,

Ali

News!

Crystal Palace Crits and Bexley Evening 10

Just a reminder that these events have started and are listed on the calendar. Several of you expressed a wish to race this season, so I expect some race results to be coming my way over the next few weeks.

Round 2 of the KOM

This weekend is Round 2 of the KOM competition, the hill in question is Old Terry's Lodge. You must be a paid up member for your placements to be registered.

Family Level 3 Ride - Surrey Docks Farm

Sunday's Level 3 ride will be a visit to Surrey Docks Farm. It will be no longer than 18 miles, but can be cut short if needed and is mostly flat along the Thames. The stopping point will be a visit to the farm cafe and the animals. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult.

London Youth Games

We have a team of youngsters making their racing debut at the London Youth Games on Saturday 6th July. They will be competing in individual time trials and a 6 lap race at the end of the day, against 29 other London boroughs. Please could you all put this date in your diaries, as we want to get as many people as possible to come on the day and help support. The first race can be quite daunting when you've never done it before, and these guys are only 9-13 years old! It would be great to have a team of supporters on every bend, cheering these youngsters through out the day!!!

Gaffer

Greenwich Get Cycling

Dear All,

You are invited to attend the Greenwich Get Cycling event on Saturday 27th April at the Royal Arsenal from 12pm-4pm. The cycling family fun day will include a series of led rides and other cycling activities to help you get cycling now Spring on its way.

Please forward this email onto your friends and family – everyone is welcome.

You will be able to take part in one of eight led cycle rides along the Thames Path, they are mostly flat and traffic free routes, perfect for families and new beginners:

· The shorter 30 minute route will travel eastwards to Thamesmead, leaving at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

· The longer 45 minute route will travel westwards along the Thames to New Charlton, leaving at 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.

All rides will start and end at the Woolwich Arsenal Pier in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.

To take part in a ride, either email greener@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or call 020 8921 3359 to secure your place. Please state the name, address and age of all participants*.

As well as the cycle rides, there will be other cycle related entertainment near the Woolwich Arsenal Pier, so come along and get involved:

· Try out the Smoothie bike to pedal yourself a Smoothie

· Take part in the Pedal Powered Scalextric

· Find out about how to maintain your bike from the Dr Bike service

· Take part in the Limited Edition Cyclists cycling skills course and slow bike race

· Get your bike security marked by the Metropolitan Police

· Find out how you can get cycling to work and get your own personalised route plan

· Find out about cycle training in the borough

* You will be asked to sign an agreement on the day to confirm your bike is fit for purpose and that you agree to follow instructions of the Ride Leaders at all times. Participants under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Participants between 12 and 18 years can cycle on their own, but their parent/guardian must sign a consent form on the day.

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

Kind Regards,


Amanda Holden

Active Travel Development Officer

Membership Subs

Membership subs are now overdue, we will be contacting individual members to confirm membership to the club this year.

Non members are not permitted to take part in club competitions such as the King of the Mountains!

Kids Club News

Welcome to the new term and hopefully some warmer weather!

As you are aware, we have had to cancel several sessions recently due to the weather conditions. We intend to more than make up for this in the coming term!

The new term has begun and we will be running all the way through until the 20th July.

London Youth Games Cycling Team we have been asked to help build and train this years Royal Borough of Greenwich team. The games take place on Saturday 6th July at Crystal Palace and for the cycling team, consists of an individual time trial for each rider, and a 6 lap race for 1 boy and 1 girl. Total of 10 team members. (8 and 2 reserves)

The rules for entry are simple: you must live or go to school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

We will be training anyone interested in taking part in the team and nearer the time, we will be holding extra sessions and trials to pick the final team.

Junior Team @ LEC will run from 11.00am until 12.30pm on Saturdays, as a continuation for the stronger riders. The session will be based on building fitness and stamina, with a mixture of on and off bike circuit training, endurance laps, hill climbing and road rides. Initially, we will be inviting riders to join this group.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Regards,

Ollie, Robbie, Steph, Darragh
LEC Coaching Team

Tour of Avery Hill Park

Saturday 6th April 2013

1.00pm - Tour of Avery Hill Park proposed cycle path and the unofficial BMX track. Taking in the historic hedge rows and field lines. The proposed circuit will be about 2 miles round. Not suitable for road bikes!

New Club Kit Company

Please check out the new club kit company here and give some feedback to Ali!

Calendar Glitch

Many apologies for the glitch with the Google calendar today, it seems to have had a melt down!

Still, all restored now, and the time trial races and weekend rides will be restored soon!

There will be no Kids Club or Fit Camp this weekend, they will both resume on Saturday 6th April.

Check back here for this weekends Sunday/Monday rides!

No Activities This Weekend

Due to the weather conditions, all LEC activity suspended this weekend.

If you are brave enough to venture out on your own, please be careful!

Gaffer

Club General Meeting

Thursday 21st March 2013 - 7.30pm - 9.30pm

The Danson Stables, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8HL

KIDS CLUB CANCELLED

Kids Club cancelled today due to the weather and the water logged park. See you all next week.

Extra Ride This Weekend

Extra ride added to the weekend activities

Sunday 17th March, 9.30am - Level 2 Sidcup Oval. 8 mile ride on quiet local roads. Ride Captain - Neil Robertson

This Weekend and Events

Saturday 16th March

9.30am - 11.00am - Kids Club @ LEC - Cycling activities for 7-16 year olds (under 7's welcome with an adult)

12.00pm - Meet for trip to Bedgebury for Off Road Ride (Ride Captain - Denis)

Sunday 17th March -

Level 5 - Westerham  45 miles approx. This may be adapted according to weather conditions on the day. (Ride Captain - the Gaffer)

SORRY - No Fit Camp or Level 3 this week. (Unless anyone is doing something shorter?)

Thursday 21st March, 7.30pm - Club Meeting, venue to be confirmed.

Kent Velo Girls Womens Only Sportive - for those of you that didn't manage to get onto the New Forest Sportive, this is on Sunday 14th April at Bewl Water. Men can ride, but they must wear pink or face £100 penalty fine for charity. 20, 40 or 60 miles. £25 entry. Details on the calendar.

Weekend Activities and Club Meeting

Saturday 9th March

9.30am - 11.00am - Kids Club @ LEC - Cycling activities for 7-16 year olds (under 5's welcome with an adult)

1.00pm - Fit Camp Basics - No Experience or Lycra Rrequired!

1.00pm - Off Road Ride to Petts Wood

Sunday 10th March

9.30am - Level 3 ride to Hawley via Chislehurst - not suitable for riders under 12.

9.30am - Level 4 ride to Lullingstone via Farningham - Distance 40 miles approx. This will be a steady-paced ride, of around 12 mph, aimed at distance/endurance. There will be hills but mainly of the longer, draggy type. For riders that are new to this sort of distance, please bring something to eat and drink along the way, as you'll need to keep your energy levels topped up. Cereal bars/flapjacks are good; 9 Bars are particularly good! We plan to keep the group together but will wait at the top of hills, junctions etc, so you'll have the chance for a quick slurp/bite if you're not used to refreshing 'on the go'. There will be a mid-ride refreshment stop at Lullingstone.   (Martin and Simon - Ride Captains)

Club Meeting - Thursday 21st March - Please remember to get any items for the agenda to the Gaffer, by Monday 18th March please.

Activities This Weekend

Saturday 2nd March

9.30am Kids Club @ LEC - Mountain bike ride with Denis. Park coaching session for all. (PLEASE MAKE SURE THE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARTICIPANTS ARE IN OLD CLOTHES!)

11.00am Corelli Farmers Market Ride - 3.5 mile ride (approx) visiting the farmers market. Lots of goodies on sell from organic vegetables to natural beauty products.

1.00pm Fit Camp Basics - Beginners session for adults.


Sunday 3rd March

7.30am - Early Riser - Established Riders Only - 20 -25 mile early morning loop to build distance and fitness alongside the main rides.

9.30am - Level 3 Hall Place via Sidcup and North Cray Road. 17 miles approx (Please bring a lock if you have one)

9.30am - Level 4/5 Sean's Loop - 40 mile ride with hills.

General Club Meeting

Thursday 21st March, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Please email the Gaffer with items for the agenda.

Venue to be confirmed nearer the time, ideas welcome.

Weekend Activities

Saturday 16th February 2013

9.30am - 11.00am - Kids Club @ LEC

1.00pm - Fit Camp Basics Week 3

1.00pm - Off Road Ride - Oxleas Woods

Sunday 17th February 2013

9.30am - Fit Camp Level 2 - Sidcup Oval

9.30am - Level 3/4 - Green Roof Cafe - weather dependent, there will be an extension from the Green Roof for stronger riders, based on distance not speed.

Riding Paceline/Through and Off/Bit & Bit, its all the same !!

Sunday will be a coached group ride endevering to teach the skills of paceline. Perfect for travelling distances, quicker, easier and with less overall effort.

For those of you out with MG Sunday please watch video below and read the link also....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB23djKy7mI

http://www.lostrivercycling.org/paceline.html

If you can ensure that you are at the park for a 9;15 briefing ready to leave at 9:30 sharp

MG

MEMBERSHIP SUBS ARE DUE

Membership subs are due from any member who joined before 1st October 2012.

Membership will be held open until the end of March before being removed from the list.

Ride Captain Workshop

Are you interested in what makes an LEC Ride Captain? Is it something that you might like to have a go at but think you can't? 

Come along to our Ride Captain's Workshop on Monday 4th February. (Details on the calendar)

We will take you through all the steps of being a Ride Captain at any level, from leading a ride around the park, to leading a themed ride or training session. Then you can decide if it's something that you can do!

At LEC we pride ourselves on providing Ride Captains to look after everyone on our rides. All our Ride Captains are volunteers and give their time willingly to help other riders. However, as amazing as they are, they do need a break every now and then, and to be able to follow their own personal training plans.

Our strength is that we are a community focused club, offering something for everyone, but at the moment we run the risk of having to turn people away from rides, or cancelling rides altogether. 

With the growth of the club and all the lovely new people that are taking part in activities, we need volunteers to come forward, even if it's only for one ride each year.

We don't expect you to jump straight in, come and see what it's about and we will give you the support and training to lead a ride when you are comfortable. 

The biggest thing about being a Ride Captain is that is can be so much fun and is always thoroughly rewarding!!

To secure a place on the workshop or for any questions you may have, email the Gaffer - olliegolding@tiscali.co.uk 

Cycling Fit Camp 2013

New Years resolution to loose weight? To get fit? Or just want to have some fun?

Come and join our Cycling Fit Camp - No Lycra or Experience Required!!

Fit Camp is aimed at beginner and returning cyclists, it's a chance to try cycling at a low level and in the company of others under the guidance of experienced cyclists.

Fit Camp Basics - Starting Saturday 2nd  February,  a 6 week afternoon course for beginner and less confident cyclists. Bike check, bike set-up, clothing advice, basic skills sessions off road, basic on road riding in the protection of a group.

Cycling Fit Camp 2013 - Starting Sunday 13th January, a 10 week course for novice cyclists starting with road skill sessions, progressing to hills and then to intermediate group riding skills. At the end of this course, riders will be able to confidently ride with the usual Sunday groups and can choose to take the Fit Camp Challenge, working towards a 35 mile or 60 mile charity ride at the end of June.

These activities are free and come with a 6 week free membership to the club.  All you need is a road worthy bike and a helmet. (Whilst helmet wearing is not compulsory, LEC strongly encourage the use of helmets).

Don't have a bike? Try this link: NHS Greenwich Cycle Loan Scheme

For more details contact Ollie on 07984 200566 or email: olliegolding@tiscali.co.uk

Kids Club @ LEC

Kids Club resumes this Saturday 12th January.

This half term we will be working on using gears in different situations. Along side our regular coaching sessions, we will have a mountain bike ride and road style rides, so that young riders can try various forms of cycling.

Term dates will be 12th January until 23rd March (half term will be 16th February).

Anyone wishing to pay the term fees in advance may do so by bank transfer or in person on Saturday morning. The 10 week term is £20 for members (£25 for non members which includes annual membership of £5)

The London Bike Show 2013

The London Bike Show is on at the Excel Centre from 17th - 20th January.

LEC is planning a club trip to the show on Sunday 20th January. Details are on the club calendar, including a 25% discount code for tickets.

Details about the show are here: The London Bike Show

Membership Fees 2013

LEC membership runs from January to December each year, which means 2013 membership fees are now due.

We would prefer payments to be made by bank transfer as it is easier to keep track of who has paid. You must use the reference 'SUBS'.  Please let the Membership Secretary know when you have paid by emailing here.

Cheque or cash can be handed to the Ride Captain on Sunday morning in a clearly labelled envelope with your name on.

Anyone who joined between 1st October and 31st December 2012, is paid until December 31st 2013.

Gaffer

Happy New Year to all our riders!

Hangover Cure 2013

The Thames, the Thames, a bike ride to Greenwich!
New Years Day, what a way to begin it.
Tea and cake, and a race up the hill.....
Better than any hangover pill!!

Well done to Kim, Trudy, Nick and Teresa, Jane, Andy R and Isobel, Andy M, Janet and Joe, Mike and Joe, Darragh, Suley and Paul W. Good ride today guys, in gorgeous sunshine!

Happy cycling in 2013!!