Brighton Mitre Cycling Club

Come And Try It Ride - Saturday 3rd March

A quick post for anyone interested in joining the Come And Try It ride
this Saturday.

It's an ideal opportunity to see what it is like riding in a bunch
and a great way to meet other riders. So if you have had enough of
grinding out the miles around Sussex on your own why not come and meet a
few like-minded individuals. New riders are encouraged to try out this
ride first before joining the longer social ride.

We will be going at between 13 – 15 mph (20-25 km/h) for around 25
miles along this course that we did back in November:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/56797194

You do not have to be a club member to join this ride, however you do
need:

* A road bike in good working order. If you have clipless pedals
you need to be confident using them
* 1 (or more) spare inner tubes, tyre levers and a mini-pump
* Food and drink for a ride of this duration
* Riders are encouraged to check their bike is in working
condition before the ride

The weather forecasts looks OK, but have a look out the window on
Saturday morning and dress accordingly.

We will be meeting at Café Nero, Church Road, Hove at 8 am for an
8:30 start and please ask for Martin Trickey when you get there. I
unfortunately look like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/trickey/5937646699/in/photostream


Looking forward to meeting you.

Martin

Club Kit Order 2012

It is time to start the next kit order.

Please download the latest form from the website, complete and return to me with payment by Monday 5th March.

All new members can buy their first short sleeved jersey at the reduced price of £30.

For ladies who want the pink version of the kit, please contact Gina McGeever.
She has a limited stock of short sleeved & long sleeved jerseys as well as bibshorts. There are also a few random items in men's sizes.

I currently have some stock of jerseys & shorts should anyone wish to try before they buy.

If you have any questions let me know.

Viv

Social Ride - Saturday 18th February

This weekend’s social ride will be a medium paced ride approx. 40 – 50 miles. We’ll look to keep a steady pace but priority will be on keeping the group together.

As usual we will head north from Café Nero, over the Dyke to Albourne where we will have a look at who wishes to do what ride on offer that day – for those who want a faster paced ride please choose an appropriate group.

The proposed route will be on a loop along Twineham Lane up through Twineham, crossing the A272, looping around and heading back South again crossing the A272 and going via Wineham. Ride will head along the Brighton Road towards Henfield turning South towards Small Dole. The last leg will be heading via Fulking and Poynings and back to Brighton via the Dyke.

Please note: ride in a responsible manner, wear a helmet and suitable cycling clothes for the distance and weather. Bring puncture repair kits, necessary tools, food and water.

See you at the café – Bruce

 

Mitre Hard Riders Result 12/02/2012

Freezing conditions didn't stop the best turnout in recent history for the 40th edition of the Mitre Hard Riders TT with 17 riders braving the weather.

The win was taken by Steve Kane of Brighton Excelsior with a 59:22 which is very fast for the course even in good conditions.

Luke Farren was 2nd overall and the fastest Mitre with 1:01:28 on his road bike, a very impressive performance.