March has come rather quickly this year. We are starting to see few sun rays desperately trying to get through the winter clouds resulting in a couple of sunny weekends this month to a point where early tan lines started forming on our vitamin D deprived pale faces and limbs. Alas we should not be tricked by those few sunny days as roads remain slippery and conditions treacherous that can catch of guard even the best of us. Sadly, we had one accident at the beginning of the month on a regular HALE Sunday ride with 3 injured riders. Although a good test of the club incident reporting procedure and First Aid training, I know we all wish it could have been avoided. Scott, Vince and John, from all of us in the club, we wish you a speedy recovery and easy return to regular club rides!
P.s Contact Colin Peters, our welfare officer on by message, WhatsApp or email welfare@amershamrcc.com if you would like to attend FIRST AID training. Pardon the “plug”.
ARCC TRAININGS 2025 RE-LAUNCH – BOOK NOW
Great News! Following many requests last year, ARCC is launching NEW Ride Training courses. Not just one, but two ride related courses based on a brand new material and specific to ARCC.
We have asked Chris German, British Cycling Licensed Coach to design training courses for ARCC members. He has designed RIDE LEADER and GROUP RIDING SKILLS training courses that will be running throughout the year, starting with RIDE LEADER courses in April and May. Not only will Chris carry out training sessions for members himself, but also “train the trainers” so that we as a club can have several coaches capable of delivering those trainings as a regular occurrence in the club and for as long there is a demand. Thank you Chris!
- Training: Ride Leader
- Dates: 12th April & 3rd May (approx 3-4 hours per session)
- Venue: Wendover Memorial Hall, Wharfe Road, HP22 6HF
- Trainer: Chris German
- Attendee Numbers: Max of 12 per session
- Please click on “RSVP” (on desktop computer) or “+ Join Event” on smartphone if you are attending to help us manage the number of attendees
- To Book 12 April click on the link here https://ridewithgps.com/events/355633-ride-leader-training
- To Book 3 May click on the link here https://ridewithgps.com/events/355635-ride-leader-training
FINAL REMINDER – ARCC CLUB AGM – 27th MARCH
Final reminder that AGM meeting is this Thursday 27th March. Lots to discuss and present including results and conclusions from our very first survey we conducted last year that will influence our actions and events for 2025. Also, we will be presenting the Club Vision, Values and Ambitions and how those are going to be shaping the future of our club.
Please do come and engage in the discussion and help the club with your votes, questions and suggestions. Look out for the email with AGM Agenda, Survey results and Club Vision from Paul, our club secretary.
- WHEN: 27th March @ 7:30PM start
- WHERE: HIT or MISS pub, Penn St, Penn Street, HP7 0FA
Please arrive early, around 7PM, to have time to get your free drink on the club and catchup with everybody!
CLUB CALENDARS
Further improvements to the club news and calendars on our web site. Click on the link and see what is coming up and what is going on.
CLUB RIDES – https://www.amershamrcc.com/club-rides/
CLUB EVENTS – https://www.amershamrcc.com/club-events/
CLUB NEWS – https://www.amershamrcc.com/news/
Club Events and Fun Rides to look out for:
- 29 March – Lee Valley Velodrome Session hosted by Beaconsfield CC
- 12 April – RIDE LEADER training course
- 3 May – RIDE LEADER training course
- 17 – 24 May – ARCC Mallorca Trip
- 31 May – Tour De Ricky
- 7 June – ARCC Isle of Wight Trip
- 28 June – Samaritans Ride
- 6 July – ARCC Club Summer BBQ Ride
- 26 July – ARCC Women’s Social
- 3 August – Justin Memorial ARCC Club 100 (100 miles and 100 kilometres)
- 21 September – DENS Hillbuster
- 9 October – ARCC Volunteers and Helpers Evening
- 28 November – ARCC Club Annual Dinner
Thank you for tuning in,
Zoran
ARCC Chairman