Amersham RCC was established in 2006 by a group of local riders to cater for cyclists of all ages and abilities. We have a thriving membership and growing ladies and juniors section as more and more people discover the benefits of cycling. Members come from across the Chiltern region and beyond travelling to us from Windsor, London, Aylesbury and Uxbridge. We run a varied programme of rides, time trials and social events to make sure there is something for everyone. For more information about the club read our Frequently Asked Questions or send an e-mail to brian@amershamrcc.com
Amersham RCC News
02.03.10 – At The Summit – Mountain Bike Skills Training
The following may be of interest to members who also cycle off-road, or would like to try it. At The Summit is a local company that offer mountain bike skills training, from beginners to advanced riders, and their coaches are all CTC or British Cycling trained. For further details, please click here to view the letter we received from Andy Smith of At The Summit. The website can be viewed at the following url: http://www.atthesummit.co.uk/. If there be sufficient interest we could arrange a group booking and I am happy to co-ordinate this. Please email andrea@amershamrcc.com.
19.02.10 – Amersham RCC Time Trial No. 1 – Sunday 21st February
Cancelled due to snow/ice around Great Missenden. Next event is the West London Combine 10 at Knowl Hill, Berkshire, on 7th March. If anyone wants to enter e-mail andrewc@amershamrcc.com by Thursday 25th February. Next club event is at Great Missenden on Sunday 14th March.
16.02.10 – We are pleased to annouce that we have finalised the arrangements for the future supply of Amersham RCC kit.
We will be buying the kit direct from Decca, the Belgian manufacturers who supply many of the leading teams and clubs across Europe. Please visit the ->Members->Club Kit section of our website for further details and to order.
We have obtained from Decca a complete fitting kit i.e. a sample of a jersey and bib shorts in XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL in both ladies and men’s fittings.
If any of our members want to try on the kit before ordering they can do so. Ladies to contact Lynda and men to contact Chris to arrange fittings. Lynda and Chris can be contacted either via the Forum or email, see below:-
Another health warning – a large pothole on the GM by-pass has resulted in a nasty accident for an ARCC member. His injuries are many but thankfully not too serious – although he is now missing a few front teeth and has a broken nose so may not be wanting his photo taken for a while…….
05.02.10 – Club Weekend Away Update
An email has been sent to all ARCC members regarding the ARCC weekend trip to Littlehampton 31st July/1st Aug. Full payment of £30 is required by Friday 19th Feb to reserve your place. If any member hasn’t received this email please contact Lynda@amershamrcc.com.
04.02.10 – Club Weekend Away
The annual club weekend away is set for Sat 31st July/Sun 1st August to Littlehampton on the West Sussex coast. Approx 75-80 miles each way. A support car for luggage and emergencies will be provided. Rooms are booked at the Littlehampton Youth Hostel but there will also be an opportunity to stay at a B&B or hotel close by for an additional cost. An email will soon be sent to all members with full details. This trip will be limited to 20 places on a first come first served basis.
31.01.10 – Amersham RCC to visit Paris-Roubaix in April!
For more information visit the Club Forum and click on Trips & Events.
28.01.10 – Summer 100 mile Ride
Advance notice to save the date! Following the success of Mike Waite’s 100 mile ride last summer, he has kindly agreed to repeat the ride this summer on Sunday 22nd August. The ride goes out to Buckingham for elevenses, Bicester for lunch and back to GM via Thame. More details nearer the time.
21.01.10 – New Chairman elected at Annual General Meeting
After the AGM held on 19th January the new Chairman, Brian Chapman, said:
“I am very pleased to have the opportunity to become the third chairman of Amersham RCC. When I joined the club as a founder member back in 2006 I did not imagine that I would one day occupy this chair.
I have enjoyed acting as club secretary for the past three years and this has given me a good insight into the running of the club and the needs and aspirations of its members.
Our membership is about as diverse as it can be in terms of age, experience, fitness, ability and expectations. I believe we have addressed this diversity quite well and have delivered a club with facilities to suit everyone. The fact that we have developed a paid up membership of over 90 in such a short time speaks for itself.
I am very fortunate to be supported by a committee of enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated people. All of the important committee roles are very time consuming and it is to the advantage of the club that our committee is prepared to put in the time and effort for the benefit of all the members.
In the coming year I hope to see The Amersham continue to develop. We are already a well known and respected club and I want to see our reputation continue to grow. I am looking forward to my year in office and with the help of all of you I will do my best to ensure that it is a good one for Amersham RCC.”
Full details of the rest of the new committee will shortly be published in the next edition of The Amersham Club News.
20.01.10 – Charity Rides
If you are interested in taking part in a charity ride this summer here are two possibilities:
The 3-capitals challenge in July in aid of the National Autistic Society. http://www.autism.org.uk/cycling. One of our members has signed up for this – he will put details on the forum.
Entry for this year’s C100 is now open http://www.chiltern-hundred.org.uk/. We have 15 guaranteed places for our team across the Gran and Medio fondos – these will be held until April 1st even though the event is expected to sell out long before that. However, the ARCC team can be of any size if members register before their chosen route sells out. We already have 9 members registered for the team and a further 9 who have stated their intention to ride in the ARCC team so it is likely our 15 reserved places will be taken up very quickly. Therefore, if you would like to ride in this event it is advisable to register ASAP.
17.01.10 – Princes Risborough Sportive
The Princes Risborough Sportive (25th April) is now open for entry http://www.southernsportive.com/?go=sunday. Several ARCC members have already registered for this – if you would like to join us please register and then email Lynda@amershamrcc.com. There is no ARCC team as such for this – but we can arrange to travel or start together and meet up afterwards.
17.12.09 – Winter Riding
In case you have been locked indoors all day with the curtains closed, the heating on and haven’t been listening to the news - it’s a bit cold outside!
The ARCC Friction Free Riding guide (click on Club Activities and then Club Rides) contains the following cautionary note:
“Suppose the weather forecast looks iffy: freezing overnight, but may warm up a bit Sunday morning. The ride you planned to join is still there on the website. So it must be safe to ride, yes? Not necessarily so! The ride leader is no better at forecasting than you are. You must make your own decision. If the leader turns up and sets out, it just means he’s prepared to risk it. Of course he may bounce better than you. The writer’s view is that at temperatures less than 3C there can still be ice in frost hollows, and I won’t ride till later. But that’s just me – I bounce badly.”
In the case of adverse weather conditions, it may be possible to post a cancellation notice on the website. If the ride still appears on the website it doesn’t guarantee a club ride will take place. Please use your common sense and decide whether it would be more sensible to stay at home.
14.12.09 – South Bucks Audax & Princes Risborough Sportive
Although spring may still seem a long way off, thinking about some early season challenge rides may cheer you up… Audax UK are running 2 rides (200km and 100km) on 14th March starting/finishing Great Kingshill. More info and details of how to enter from http://www.aukweb.net/ or Terry Lister (ARCC) : lister4cycling@btinternet.com.
Then on 25th April, several ARCC members will be participating in the Princes Risborough sportive (choice of 80km, 93km, 126km). Registration opens in the New Year. Updated information will be posted on the website and forum nearer the time.
27.11.09 - Friction Free Riding
The Friction Free Riding guide found on the Club Rides page (located via the Club Activities tab) has been updated. Could all existing (and potential) members please re-read the document. The guide contains useful information to help ensure club rides run as smoothly and safely as possible, for example:
- Ride in line with the rider in front and don’t overlap wheels.
- Ride smoothly and don’t brake or swerve sharply.
- Communicate within your group to let people know your intentions. If you need to stop, shout ‘Stopping’.
- Avoid overtaking on the inside. If you decide to fill a gap on the inside, eg if someone has created a large gap by straying too far across the road, make sure you give a clear warning.
27.11.09 – Cycling with ARCC
If you are considering joining a cycling club why not give ARCC a go and come along to a club ride? Vanessa who joined us on a recent steady ride said “I had a great first ride, everyone was incredibly friendly and we had a lot of fun!” We recommend new riders start on the Sunday steady ride which tend to cover a distance of around 40 miles. (You can find out more information about club rides by clicking on the Club Activities tab.)
If you are fairly new to cycling and would prefer to try out a shorter ride, some of us are planning to meet up occasionally on a Saturday morning and you would be more than welcome to join us. Contact Rachelle on 07946 222159 or via email rachelle@amershamrcc.com for more information.
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Welcome to Amersham Road Cycling Club
Amersham RCC was established in 2006 by a group of local riders to cater for cyclists of all ages and abilities. We have a thriving membership and growing ladies and juniors section as more and more people discover the benefits of cycling. Members come from across the Chiltern region and beyond travelling to us from Windsor, London, Aylesbury and Uxbridge. We run a varied programme of rides, time trials and social events to make sure there is something for everyone. For more information about the club read our Frequently Asked Questions or send an e-mail to brian@amershamrcc.com
Amersham RCC News
02.03.10 – At The Summit – Mountain Bike Skills Training
The following may be of interest to members who also cycle off-road, or would like to try it. At The Summit is a local company that offer mountain bike skills training, from beginners to advanced riders, and their coaches are all CTC or British Cycling trained. For further details, please click here to view the letter we received from Andy Smith of At The Summit. The website can be viewed at the following url: http://www.atthesummit.co.uk/. If there be sufficient interest we could arrange a group booking and I am happy to co-ordinate this. Please email andrea@amershamrcc.com.
19.02.10 – Amersham RCC Time Trial No. 1 – Sunday 21st February
Cancelled due to snow/ice around Great Missenden. Next event is the West London Combine 10 at Knowl Hill, Berkshire, on 7th March. If anyone wants to enter e-mail andrewc@amershamrcc.com by Thursday 25th February. Next club event is at Great Missenden on Sunday 14th March.
16.02.10 – We are pleased to annouce that we have finalised the arrangements for the future supply of Amersham RCC kit.
We will be buying the kit direct from Decca, the Belgian manufacturers who supply many of the leading teams and clubs across Europe. Please visit the ->Members->Club Kit section of our website for further details and to order.
We have obtained from Decca a complete fitting kit i.e. a sample of a jersey and bib shorts in XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL in both ladies and men’s fittings.
If any of our members want to try on the kit before ordering they can do so. Ladies to contact Lynda and men to contact Chris to arrange fittings. Lynda and Chris can be contacted either via the Forum or email, see below:-
Lynda: lynda@amershamrcc.com
Chris: chris@amershamrcc.com
06.02.10 – Pot Holes on the A413
Another health warning – a large pothole on the GM by-pass has resulted in a nasty accident for an ARCC member. His injuries are many but thankfully not too serious – although he is now missing a few front teeth and has a broken nose so may not be wanting his photo taken for a while…….
05.02.10 – Club Weekend Away Update
An email has been sent to all ARCC members regarding the ARCC weekend trip to Littlehampton 31st July/1st Aug. Full payment of £30 is required by Friday 19th Feb to reserve your place. If any member hasn’t received this email please contact Lynda@amershamrcc.com.
04.02.10 – Club Weekend Away
The annual club weekend away is set for Sat 31st July/Sun 1st August to Littlehampton on the West Sussex coast. Approx 75-80 miles each way. A support car for luggage and emergencies will be provided. Rooms are booked at the Littlehampton Youth Hostel but there will also be an opportunity to stay at a B&B or hotel close by for an additional cost. An email will soon be sent to all members with full details. This trip will be limited to 20 places on a first come first served basis.
31.01.10 – Amersham RCC to visit Paris-Roubaix in April!
For more information visit the Club Forum and click on Trips & Events.
28.01.10 – Summer 100 mile Ride
Advance notice to save the date! Following the success of Mike Waite’s 100 mile ride last summer, he has kindly agreed to repeat the ride this summer on Sunday 22nd August. The ride goes out to Buckingham for elevenses, Bicester for lunch and back to GM via Thame. More details nearer the time.
21.01.10 – New Chairman elected at Annual General Meeting
After the AGM held on 19th January the new Chairman, Brian Chapman, said:
“I am very pleased to have the opportunity to become the third chairman of Amersham RCC. When I joined the club as a founder member back in 2006 I did not imagine that I would one day occupy this chair.
I have enjoyed acting as club secretary for the past three years and this has given me a good insight into the running of the club and the needs and aspirations of its members.
Our membership is about as diverse as it can be in terms of age, experience, fitness, ability and expectations. I believe we have addressed this diversity quite well and have delivered a club with facilities to suit everyone. The fact that we have developed a paid up membership of over 90 in such a short time speaks for itself.
I am very fortunate to be supported by a committee of enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated people. All of the important committee roles are very time consuming and it is to the advantage of the club that our committee is prepared to put in the time and effort for the benefit of all the members.
In the coming year I hope to see The Amersham continue to develop. We are already a well known and respected club and I want to see our reputation continue to grow. I am looking forward to my year in office and with the help of all of you I will do my best to ensure that it is a good one for Amersham RCC.”
Full details of the rest of the new committee will shortly be published in the next edition of The Amersham Club News.
20.01.10 – Charity Rides
If you are interested in taking part in a charity ride this summer here are two possibilities:
The 3-capitals challenge in July in aid of the National Autistic Society. http://www.autism.org.uk/cycling. One of our members has signed up for this – he will put details on the forum.
The Brussels to London bike ride also in July in aid of the children’s charity Right to Play. The trip includes watching the finale of 2nd stage Tour de France. http://www.students4righttoplay.org.uk/component/content/article/37-featured-articles/187-bike-ride.html. I will put the email we received from the charity on the forum.
17.01.10 – Chiltern 100 – June 6th
Entry for this year’s C100 is now open http://www.chiltern-hundred.org.uk/. We have 15 guaranteed places for our team across the Gran and Medio fondos – these will be held until April 1st even though the event is expected to sell out long before that. However, the ARCC team can be of any size if members register before their chosen route sells out. We already have 9 members registered for the team and a further 9 who have stated their intention to ride in the ARCC team so it is likely our 15 reserved places will be taken up very quickly. Therefore, if you would like to ride in this event it is advisable to register ASAP.
17.01.10 – Princes Risborough Sportive
The Princes Risborough Sportive (25th April) is now open for entry http://www.southernsportive.com/?go=sunday. Several ARCC members have already registered for this – if you would like to join us please register and then email Lynda@amershamrcc.com. There is no ARCC team as such for this – but we can arrange to travel or start together and meet up afterwards.
17.12.09 – Winter Riding
In case you have been locked indoors all day with the curtains closed, the heating on and haven’t been listening to the news - it’s a bit cold outside!
The ARCC Friction Free Riding guide (click on Club Activities and then Club Rides) contains the following cautionary note:
“Suppose the weather forecast looks iffy: freezing overnight, but may warm up a bit Sunday morning. The ride you planned to join is still there on the website. So it must be safe to ride, yes? Not necessarily so! The ride leader is no better at forecasting than you are. You must make your own decision. If the leader turns up and sets out, it just means he’s prepared to risk it. Of course he may bounce better than you. The writer’s view is that at temperatures less than 3C there can still be ice in frost hollows, and I won’t ride till later. But that’s just me – I bounce badly.”
In the case of adverse weather conditions, it may be possible to post a cancellation notice on the website. If the ride still appears on the website it doesn’t guarantee a club ride will take place. Please use your common sense and decide whether it would be more sensible to stay at home.
14.12.09 – South Bucks Audax & Princes Risborough Sportive
Although spring may still seem a long way off, thinking about some early season challenge rides may cheer you up… Audax UK are running 2 rides (200km and 100km) on 14th March starting/finishing Great Kingshill. More info and details of how to enter from http://www.aukweb.net/ or Terry Lister (ARCC) : lister4cycling@btinternet.com.
Then on 25th April, several ARCC members will be participating in the Princes Risborough sportive (choice of 80km, 93km, 126km). Registration opens in the New Year. Updated information will be posted on the website and forum nearer the time.
27.11.09 - Friction Free Riding
The Friction Free Riding guide found on the Club Rides page (located via the Club Activities tab) has been updated. Could all existing (and potential) members please re-read the document. The guide contains useful information to help ensure club rides run as smoothly and safely as possible, for example:
- Ride in line with the rider in front and don’t overlap wheels.
- Ride smoothly and don’t brake or swerve sharply.
- Communicate within your group to let people know your intentions. If you need to stop, shout ‘Stopping’.
- Avoid overtaking on the inside. If you decide to fill a gap on the inside, eg if someone has created a large gap by straying too far across the road, make sure you give a clear warning.
27.11.09 – Cycling with ARCC
If you are considering joining a cycling club why not give ARCC a go and come along to a club ride? Vanessa who joined us on a recent steady ride said “I had a great first ride, everyone was incredibly friendly and we had a lot of fun!” We recommend new riders start on the Sunday steady ride which tend to cover a distance of around 40 miles. (You can find out more information about club rides by clicking on the Club Activities tab.)
If you are fairly new to cycling and would prefer to try out a shorter ride, some of us are planning to meet up occasionally on a Saturday morning and you would be more than welcome to join us. Contact Rachelle on 07946 222159 or via email rachelle@amershamrcc.com for more information.