Self-timed Time Trial 6th March
This event will start at 10.15 from Wixford village hall.
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EW Brief – 28th February
6th March
All rides will leave Evesham as usual and go to Wixford to enjoy Liz’s tasty coffee stop. Riders can then choose to ride the Club’s first self-timed time trial – a great opportunity to get the feel of a time trial without having to compete with the big boys.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/11687743
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/998111593
– 7th March
Club Night at the Gate Inn, Honeybourne from 8.00pm
– 13th March
Our annual Road Race is now fully booked (80 riders), so come and enjoy this exciting event and help out if you can.
Stretching for Cyclists Workshop
Helen Russell’s “Stretching for Cyclists Workshop”
In aid of The Air Ambulance Service
Do you stretch after cycling or just head for the sofa with a cup of tea?
Not sure how to stretch or what stretches to do?
Have tight muscles but don’t know how to stretch?
Then come to the stretches for cyclists workshop
to help optimise your recovery and reduce the risk of injury!
The workshop will take you through the basic routine you should do after riding to more advanced injury prevention stretches. You will learn cycling specific stretches for both the upper and lower body.
7.00-8.30pm 7thApril 2016
Wattbike Centre, Enterprise Way, Vale Park, Evesham WR11 1GS
Parking, changing rooms and showers at venue.
Bring a yoga mat or towel.
Cost £5 donation (more if you really enjoy the class!).
To book call Helen on 07516 375 302 or email helenback75@yahoo.co.uk
Limited places available.
All proceeds to Air Ambulance.
£5 could pay for pressure dressings to control bleeding, £10 could pay for enough fuel to fly 11 miles towards the nearest trauma centre and £20 could pay for defibrillator pads for cardiac arrest.
With thanks to Fletcher Sports Science and Wattbike for the use of the venue.
EW Brief – 14th February
– On March 6th all runs will go to Wixford where Liz and co. will be providing refreshments. From there riders can opt to take part in a 35-mile self-timed time trial. A map of the route will be on the website next week.
– Helen Russell will be leading a warm-down / stretching class in Evesham for a donation of £5 per person to her charity, probably in April. More details to follow shortly.
EW Brief – 7th February
– The Dieppe Raid 2016 is going to be a big event for the Club this year. Details are now available on the website. John James is masterminding our attendance at this event so contact John even if you are making your own arrangements to be there: johnjames@fincheight.co.uk
– “Group Riding” and “Ride Etiquette” have been reviewed and updated on the website. Please take time to read this and feed any thoughts back to Steve Bullen.
– Mudguards are essential kit during winter months. If you are riding without mudguards then move to the back of the group so that you do not spray others with mud and water.
Dieppe Raid update
Dieppe Raid
There are still some places available for this trip on 25th and 26th June 2016.
This event was inaugurated by our very own Neville Chanin, a prolific cycling mileater and former President of the club. This year marks its 45th anniversary ( YES!! that’s right it’s been going all that time).
The event caters for all levels of the cycling community, with rides ranging from 30kms to 200 kms and a 40 kms one for the MTB riders, in and around the Normandy countryside. There is even a walk for those without wheels for the weekend.
Bed and Breakfast has been arranged on the seafront in Dieppe, for the nights of 25th and 26th June. For those travelling to Newhaven on the 24th arrangements have been made for a bed at the Eastbourne Youth Hostel.
More detailed information can be obtained from John James, who will be contacting all those who have recorded an interest with him.
EW Brief 31st January
Club Night is Monday 1st February at the Gate Inn, Honeybourne, starting at 8.00pm.
EW Brief 10th January
– New for 2016: “EW Briefs” to replace “Steve’s Briefs”
– A catchy name needed for our 2nd Cycle Jumble. Steve Tarling is now organising our next Cycle Jumble at Crawford Hall, Bidford on 7th May. He would like all members to think of a good name to promote this event.
– The Dieppe Raid weekend is proving of real interest to members. John James has reserved accommodation and is now awaiting ferry details that are due this week. Please liaise directly with John for travel and accommodation requirements.
Steve’s Brief 6th December
– Club night tomorrow (Monday 7th December) at the Gate Inn, Honeybourne at 8.00pm
– Winter Club clothing available – great Xmas presents!
– Thanks again to Liz and her team for putting on a great Social Evening.
Steve’s Brief 8th November
– The Club AGM is on Monday 16th November. Everybody is welcome!
– Liz is organising our Social Evening for 21st November, and she would like our support:
o Any puddings
o Any raffle donations (bring to AGM or on the night)
o Someone to sell raffle tickets and call numbers
o Final food prep and serving up.
o Someone to assist Carol decorating the room.