Brighton Mitre Cycling Club

Social Ride Saturday 30th July

Phil Allen will be the social ride leader this week. There is no specific route, as he is standing in, so he will wing it and think of a route as he goes. It is likely to be about 50 miles.

Remember that the social ride is for easy riding, so people should not be shooting off the front of the group each time the gradient goes up. If people want to go fast, then those people will be asked to ride separately from the main social group.

So, for the main social group the average speed will be about 16mph, no exceptions.

See you tomorrow.

Pink kit...........

We (well Claire) has been successful in placing an order for a Pink Mitre Kit from our previous supplier.

To keep it simple we have ordered limited sets of ladies, small sized items:

• Small ladies short sleeved, full zip jerseys (£48.79)
• Small ladies long short sleeved, full zip jerseys (£55)
• Small bib shorts  (£58.20). Please note the bib shorts are men’s fit but this has always been the case from this supplier and they are extremely comfortable for ladies.
• Small pink skin suit, one only (£82.19).

In order to attempt to get the order production started before Italy closes for summer the order has already been placed so we have unfortunately been able to follow the normal bespoke order process. Apologies if this kit sizing is not suitable for you but please do get in touch if you would be keen for alternative sizing. If this order is hassle free and doesn’t take a year to arrive we may consider keeping this line of communication open with supplier for a more bespoke order in the future.

You will see prices are the same as current blue kit. Payment is in advance as we do not have the club funds to cover the deposit as we would ordinarily do. Cheques made payable to Brighton Mitre Cycling Club.

This could be our last order for a while – so get in quick, first come, first served. Please let me know by email if you would like to secure any of the mentioned items and I will confirm your order by email and provide address to send remittance. No need for completion of usual kit order forms as no full payment = no order, and please do not bother Vyv - he is strictly blue kit man  ;0)

Thanks

Gina (and Claire)

ginger_mitchell@hotmail.com

 

 

Social Ride - Saturday 23rd July

All,

Unfortunately none of the Social Ride leaders are available to organise and lead tomorrows route.  The Social Ride will still go ahead as planned, meeting as usual at 8:00am for 8:30am depart from Cafe Nero in Hove.

I'd suggest any regulars that attend the ride tomorrow can use this oppourtunity to practice their route planning and ride leading skills! It's possible that some experienced Mitre members will be on hand to assist if required.

For anyone who is up to the challenge and needs some route ideas, you can view some previous routes on the Mitre MapMyRide group here - http://www.mapmyride.com/people/groups/37236/ or look back through previous posts on this site.

Please remember this is a social ride so try keep the average speed suitable to all abilities in the group and look after new/inexperienced members.  In particular try to keep the group together when navigating junctions, roundabouts and traffic lights to avoid people at the back having to put in efforts to get back into the group.

Good luck!

Upcoming Time Trials in August

There will be a few opportunities to test yourself against the clock in the next month or so.

Firstly, there are a series of three 10-mile TT's to be held on the 9th, 16th and 23rd of August. These are to be held on a course that starts just south of Wineham and goes up to the A272 where it turns west. It then turns south at Cowfold and then tracks home back through Shermanbury. This course is a nice alternative to the Steyning-Shoreham course that many of you might be bored of by now!

Secondly, there are two more of the Mill Hill hill-climbs that were so well attended in the Spring. These are on the 30th August and 6th September. For those who put a time in on this hill earlier in the year, this is great opportunity to see whether your summer's training and racing has yielded any improvements. For those who haven't done it before, why not come down and lay down a marker time? These are also only a month before the club hill climb, so they could be used as a good springboard to start your training for that event.

Remember; you don't need a TT bike or a silly-shaped helmet to enter these. You don't even need to be very good! TT's are primarily about YOU and YOUR own time. You are not racing against anyone else, you are simply testing yourself. So, let's all man up and get out and do these. A strong attendance will be expected and excuses will be met with general derisory and desultory comments.

Club Kit Order

All-

I will be putting together the next kit order in the coming weeks.

As usual please send your completed order forms and cheques made payable to 'Brighton Mitre CC' to me.  For the new members your first club jersey will be at the discounted price of £30.

NB This will be the last order of the year so if you require any winter kit now would be the time to order it.

The closing deadline will be Monday 15th August.

Any questions let me know.

Viv

 

 

 

 

Brighton Mitre Pub Quiz - this coming monday

Leave your lycra (but not your competitive spirit) at home for a Mitre social night out.

Monday 18th July @ 8pm at The Ancient Mariner, 59 Rutland Road, Hove (Poets Corner) BN3 5FE (Aldrington Station or jump off the Bus on Portland Road)

Please let me know by Saturday if you would like to come along so I can confirm numbers, I have booked us some tables. I will arrange teams based on numbers interested.

Gina

ginger_mitchell@hotmail.com

Social Ride - Saturday 16th July

Morning all,
 
This Saturdays Social Ride will ride out to Albourne as usual, we'll then head up to Cuckfield and Ardingly, across to Handcross and Lower Beeding before turning back southwards to Partridge Green.  If we are in the mood for it a tea stop can be had at Wiston Tea Rooms (please remember some change if you fancy a cuppa!), otherwise its home via Steyning, Coombes and the seafront from Shoreham.

 
The route is just over 55 miles from Cafe Nero and back.  This will be a medium paced ride so for those looking for something more challenging the race training group will be a better option. 

Please can we remember to:
- ride safely and considerately
- signal for pot holes and hazards
- single out on narrow/busy road sections
- wait at junctions/red lights for the group to come together before moving off
- use sensible tyres and carry basic spares/tools
- bring enough food/drink for a 3-4 hour ride
 
For those that use MapMyRide often I've created a Brighton Mitre CC group. I'm still getting to grips with its foibles but it could be useful.  Join up here: http://www.mapmyride.com/people/groups/37236/

See you Saturday

8:00am at Cafe Nero for an 8:30am depart.

Al

Online Membership

It is now possible to join the club and pay online by clicking here.

If you are an existing member you will be getting an email with a link to setup your online profile.  When subs are due for renewal you will receive an email asking you to renew online.

If you don't receive the link by email or if you think we don't have your email address please let us know by emailing membership@brightonmitre.com

Discounted Massages For club Members in July

Here is message from one of our members, who is a trained massage therapist:

 

Training hard this summer? Need help with those tight muscles? Want to recover faster? Or just in need of some TLC? A deep tissue or nice relaxing massage may be just what you need!

For July only I'm offering a special deal, £15 for a 1 hour massage tailored to your needs.

Please contact Claire on 07990 538051 or email edmonds_claire@hotmail.com to make an appointment

Social Ride - Sat 9th July

Hi
 
(Any riders doing a race training ride, please could you organise yourselves a bit earlier in Cafe Nero and clear the area at 8.29? Thank you.) 
 
The Social Ride Saturday will ride out to Albourne where we will confirm how many riders we have and whether we need to split into 2 groups at that point. We will then ride out east, taking in the first part of the PUNCHEUR sportive, but when we get to Nutley, instead of going through Ashdown Forest, we will head for Chelwood Gate, then swing back south for a 10-minute tea/cake/pee stop at the Stable Tea rooms or similar on road to Sheffield Park. We will then snake our way back to Ditchling and up the Beacon.
 
Total mileage about 42-mile loop from Albourne to top of the Beacon. You can make your ride longer by going straight through Ditchling, back to Albourne and back over the Dyke.
 
Some may not want to stop for tea and cake - but for those that do, remember to bring a bit of cash. 
 
Please remember that this is the Social Ride, so don't go blasting it over the hills, breaking up the group(s). You would do better to join the training ride if you want to push it.
 
Intended route:
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/40485974/?open_ive_done=1
 
Laters.
 
Morgan