New Year Club Ride **Un-coached + member-led**

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New Year Club Ride **Un-coached + member-led**

Time: January 2, 2017 from 9am to 2pm
Location: Brockwell Lido Carpark
Street: Dulwich Rd
City/Town: London
Website or Map: https://www.google.co.uk/maps…
Event Type: bike, ride
Organized By: Rory Kemper
Latest Activity: Jan 2, 2017

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Let’s start the New Year with a bang!

By now the mince pies and baileys would have taken their toll. The family arguments are starting to wear thin and there’s only so much Netflix you can watch…

The 2nd of January 2017 is a Bank Holiday so let’s take advantage and head out on a club ride to clear those cobwebs!

Now a club ride means an easy paced, stick together ride with the quickest (or lightest) waiting at the top of a hill. If you’re new to cycling or want to test out that Christmas gift come along for a spin! I’ll be posting an updated guide for those new to cycling soon and a little about club etiquette so keep an eye for that.

We’ll set off from the Lido at 9am and head out to Kent. Depending on the numbers and abilities we can have two groups either tackling a 50km or 70km route. The plan would see us finishing at the same time for a post ride coffee. I won’t be adding any off-road sections unless there’s group consensus!!

Let me know you’re coming and post any questions below :)

- Rory, Bike Captain

Please note this is member-led so there will be no coaching and all members are responsible for their own safety and good etiquette.

 

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Comment by Tony on December 9, 2016 at 10:36
Hey Nicola when you get your Pinarello F8 you'll be able to go down Titsey Hill at 80 kph just like Chris Froome - Rory will just be a disappearing dot on the horizon...

https://youtu.be/4Z59bvf_0Hc
Comment by Nicola Kelly on December 9, 2016 at 8:51
Glad I asked! Huge thanks all. I'll do some digging and see you all with my new wheels soon.x
Comment by Tony on December 8, 2016 at 23:36
This is a guide to maintaining the suspension on these Pinarellos - apparently you have to "screw it using the appropriate tool" - these Italians eh?

https://youtu.be/RNPetQQlIus
Comment by Tony on December 8, 2016 at 23:14
Of course if you want a really decent bike you can get one of these

https://youtu.be/8Gk9HaCJsCI

I like the look of the Dogma F8 with Super Record EPS groupset and Campag Shamal Ultra Wheels and have cancelled all Xmas presents to cover the cost of £8,299
Comment by Tony on December 8, 2016 at 22:49
Nicola - better than our partner offer even Balfes are currently doing 25% off 2016 bikes.

The advantage of using a local bike shop like Balfes is you can make sure the bike you are going to buy actually fits you - that is actually a lot more important than what groupset or Wheels it comes with.

Another advantage of local shops is that it is much easier to deal with any problem that emerges after you have bought the bike.

Buying online can be cheaper as they face lower distribution costs and overheads but you won't be able to pop back in to discuss any issues you have.

Richard and his staff are committed and honest - that's why we partnered with them. You can get good deals elsewhere of course but, unless you have a very good idea of your ideal size, it might be better dealing face to face with someone you can build a relationship with and who will let you try out a few bikes beforehand.
Comment by Paul Warren on December 8, 2016 at 17:51

Hi Nicola, why don't  you try Bafies Bikes our cycling partners at the club. Based Locally and they stock a couple of good brands like Genesis and I think you get a club discount with them as well on bikes.

check out the partners page for more info. 

  

Comment by Rebecca Goodwin on December 8, 2016 at 17:44

I highly recommend these guys Nicola http://www.swiftcycles.co.uk/

Comment by Nicola Kelly on December 8, 2016 at 17:43

If I get a decent bike by then, count me in. In fact, if anyone has any ideas about where I can get one, even better. x

Comment by Saffron Lara Pineger on December 5, 2016 at 18:57
Brilliant idea Rory. I'm in! X

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