Peterborough CTC

Club news - November 2011

Get lighter spokes

If you’re a cycle commuter, even in Winter then well done you! Here’s a tip to improve your side-on visibility – 3m spoke reflectors. These little reflective tubes which are thinner than a drinking straw, slide securely on to your spokes and give a massive boost to your visibility from the side, the area often missed by your front and rear lights.
You can buy them from Halfords but may find them cheaper elsewhere.

Updated: 28th November 2011

Giant Theft

One of our members had their Giant FCR Zero stolen this week. It's red with Raceblade mudguards, Dinotte lighting front and rear, and the usual saddle pack, pump, etc.
Please keep your eyes peeled and if you see this bike for sale please contact us so that we can alert the owner

Updated: 25th November 2011

Learn to fettle

Don't know your bottom bracket from your mech hanger? Then you might be intersted in the bike maintenance workshops being held in Peterborough soon.
British Cycling's maintenance workshops are delivered in partnership with Spike Taylor and his Pro Tool School. Spike has 18 years experience, and worked with the GB team for 11 years. Total Bike Repair and Maintenance magazine last year described him as “the world's best bike mechanic” – so you’ll be in safe hands.

Bike maintenance workshops

Updated: 23rd November 2011

Wild Things

On our rides we're used to the sight of magnificent Red Kites, the odd Alpaca, and loads of Llamas but the other day we came across this friendly (greedy?) donkey in Armiston.

Updated: 21st November 2011

AGM done and dusted

Thanks to everyone who came along to the AGM on Saturday.
The minutes will be available within the next few days.

Updated: 14th November 2011

Rickshaw Challenge

That nice Geordie bloke off the telly, Matt Baker, is pedalling a rickshaw from Edinburgh to London for Children in Need. On wednesday evening he's due to arrive in Peterborough and will be broadcasting live from Cathedral Square on the One Show.

Why not pop along to welcome Matt to Peterborough?

Details of Matt's challenge

Updated: 14th November 2011

Christmas Lunch Reminder - deadline extended

JT needs to know by the 13th 16th November if you're coming to the Christmas Lunch on the 17th December!

Please email him with your menu choices.

Updated: 14th November 2011

Lies, damned lies, and statistics

Our latest membership list was received today from National Office.
We currently have 173 members allocated to us with a 70/30 split between men and women. Imagine how much cake we could get through if everyone came out on the same day!

Updated: 3rd November 2011

Jerseys in stock

As a result of not paying attention to the size chart, we have two brand new long sleeve winter jerseys in stock. Both are XL (which is nowhere near as big as it sounds) and are £28.99 each.

If you're interested in one please get in touch with JT.

Updated: 1st November 2011

LEJOG

Club Member, Simon has sent us this photo of himself at the start of his Lands End to JohnO'Groats ride. Simon is riding LEJOG in stages as he doesn't have time to do it one go.

Meanwhile our latest member, Krista, has just ridden the equivalent mileage of LEJOG, 874 miles, in 10 weeks, and gone from not being a cyclist to ordering a road bike!

Krista set out on her Cyclethon to raise money for the Spinal Injuries Association and achieved her target ahead of schedule while out on our ride at the weekend. Well done Krista!

Give to the SIA on behalf of Krista.

Updated: 1st November 2011

Christmas Lunch

Last year's lunch was so nice we're returning to Pear Tree Farm in Aldwincle for this year's "do".

The lunch will be on Saturday 17th December and the menu and more details are now available.

You have until 13th November to let us know whether or not you're coming (and your menu choices).

Updated: 1st November 2011