This Friday we are back at The Embankment Athletics Track from 6:30 - 7:30, and this week we will be on the track, so road tyres/bikes for those with a choice.

Also to remind you that we have our Christmas party night next Friday 13th December when parents are encouraged to join in the seasonal fun both on and off the bikes.

The following Friday 20th, we have not booked the track, however if there is sufficient interest there will be a family ride. See the Facebook page for discussion on that, and I will confirm nearer the time whether it is going ahead or not. There will also be a discussion about some rides over the school holiday period.

Hopefully see you on Friday

Please find below details of this week's club runs, this Fridays Wattbike Evening details and information regarding our Yuletide Lunch.

Yuletide Lunch (Please see attached menu)

Our Yuletide lunch is being held on the 5 January 2020 at 12 noon at the Woodhouse Arms Corby Glen.  The cost for 2 courses is £16.50 and for 3 courses £19.95.  If you would like to attend then please let Ian Richardson know your menu options by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by text on 07850 502676 and make payment to I Richardson.

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Account number 83598071.

Wattbike Evening (this Friday open to everyone)

Wattbike Evening Friday 29th November at The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road PE1 5BW.  Entry is £5 per rider from 6:00 on the night, races from 6:30 - 8:30

A series of short races up to one mile duration, both individual and in teams .  Open to all, no requirement to be a club member, or even a cyclist.  Spectators very welcome to cheer the riders on.

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Sunday's Club Runs - 1st December

Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston

9:00 am: Manton - Wellies Cafe (53 miles) - Ian Todd leading

Out via Uffington, Tolethorpe, Ketton, Barrowden, Pilton returning via Normanton, Empingham, Pickworth, Essendine.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1369821547.

9:30 am: Decide on the Day (45 approx) -Volunteer Required

A ride of around 45 miles: Riders to decide route and coffee stop on the day to suit weather conditions and who turns up to ride.

10:00 am: Spalding – Sunshine Café (37 miles) - Kevin Jones leading

Out via Market Deeping on the Crowland road to Spalding – back via Baston and King Street.  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/381534072

We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.

Ian Waddilove

We are pleased to be a part of the first ever Ellmore Black Friday sale where there will be 10% off products in our online store. 

This will cover off the bike clothing along with the recently launched hi-viz ranges. 

Click here to shop or vist online store from the menu above. 

(Please see attached menu)

Our Yuletide lunch is being held on the 5 January 2020 at 12 noon at the Woodhouse Arms Corby Glen.  The cost for 2 courses is £16.50 and for 3 courses £19.95.  If you would like to attend then please let Ian Richardson know your menu options by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by text on 07850 502676 and make payment to I Richardson.

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Account number 83598071.

Ladies only Wattbike Evening Friday 29th November at The Embankment Athletic Track, Bishops Road PE1 5BW.  Entry is £5 per rider from 6:00 on the night, races from 6:30 - 8:30

A series of short races up to one mile duration, both individual and in teams .  Open to all, no requirement to be a club member, or even a cyclist.

Spectators very welcome to cheer the riders on.

If interested please let Malc know This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sunday's Club Runs - 24th November

Please find below this week's clubs runs which start from Helpston

9:00 am: Corby Glen – The Pantry (60 miles) -  Ian Todd leading

Out via Greatford, Carlby, Clipsham, South and North Witham and Colsterworth returing via Irnham, Kirkby Underwood, Dyke, Thurlby, Manthorpe and Wilsthorpe. https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/2556490030

9:30 am: Whitwell – Harbour Café Pantry (39 miles) - Volunteer Required

Out via Stamford, Tickencote and Exton back via Normanton, Ketton, Great Casterton and Ryhall.

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1280696041

10:00 am: Elton – Garden Centre Tearoom (32 miles) - Birgit Scott leading

Out via Ferry Meadows, Caster & Ailsworth,  Warmington and Fotheringhay to Elton returning via Wansford to Helpston

https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1761218459

We hope you can join us on one of the above rides.

I am now old enough to be classed as a master in cycling terms (I think that still pre-dates veteran status!), and I remember starting out in the sport back in the early 90's where cycling clubs would meet up every week for a social chat and some time with friends. 

Lots is made nowadays about how we don't make time to just have a drink and catch up so along with a desire to keep clubmates in contact across the off season, we are bringing back our club night starting next week. 

The start time is 1945 in the Bluebell Pub in Maxey. 

There is no formal agenda or topics for discussion and its just a chance to get together and have a chat. I will be looking to drop in with the clubs kits stock should anyone want to try and buy. 

We hope to see as many members there that can make it and look forward to making the event grow. 

The idea is to hold a social the last Wednesday of each month but we will bring that forward in December as the last one is Christmas Day! (The 18th is provisionally in the diary). We will be meeting up with those on the three halves ride and in the coming moves rotate the venue so it will hopefully come near you. 

https://whatpub.com/pubs/PET/136/blue-bell-maxey

The 125th National Clarion Easter meet will be held between 10th and 13th April 2020 in the historic venue of Warwick. Keep your diaries free... more details to follow. 

Recently there has been a number of occasions where bikes have been taken out of the container, only to be found to be in an unsuitable condition to ride. Please let us know if there's a problem with a bike, before it goes back in the container. It will be your youngsters that are disappointed if there isn't a suitable bike when they want one.

So please help us to look after them, firstly by treating them with care, and if there is a problem, make sure you let us know.

Many thanks