Wednesday, 30 January 2013
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
Friday, 25 January 2013
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.
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
Tuesday, 8 January 2013
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
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)
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
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
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
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
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!!
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