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!