Good Evening ARCC Rouleurs,
Welcome to the Autumn Broadcast. As the trees don their golden jerseys and the wind starts whispering “base layers,” it’s time for your seasonal dose of club news, gossip, and gentle nudges to check your tyre pressure and battery levels on your lights and Garmins. Autumn is here, and like a well-timed cadence shift, we’re gliding into the final stretch of 2025 with style, warmth, …..and just a “hint” of rain and muck on our bike frames, gears, chain, jerseys, faces and inevitably mouths having left them open while gasping for more oxygen and instead filling our lungs with less desirable exhaust fumes.
Which reminds me to mention that the MUDGUARDS SEASON is starting on the 1st of November. Make sure you remember how to put mudguards on for this weekend ride so that they are properly mounted to provide a decent splash protection for riders behind while still keeping one’s posterior, if not totally dry, somewhat mildly damp.
CLUB ANNUAL FESTIVE DINNER– THE ONE WITH THE SPARKLE
Yes, it’s back and bigger than ever! The ARCC Annual Festive Dinner is booked for Friday 28h November at Chartridge Golf Club, our favourite venue with enough room for both Lycra Shirts and Ties as well as laughter.
Expect:
- Smart Attire (shirts and suits and sparkly dresses replacing the usual sweaty lycra and Christmas jumpers)
- A three-course menu that’ll make your gels jealous
- ARCC AUCTION with over 15 Amazing lots to bid for donated by Cycle Exchange, VeloThreads, Bike Fitters and manu many more. Bring your savings, sell your car – because it will be worth it.
- “HEADS AND TAILS” game £5 – winner gets free 2026 ARCC Club Membership
- Prosecco on arrival and Awards like you have never experienced before.
- Music and Bar open till midnight
All proceeds from Auction and H&T game go to Samaritans, our chosen charity!
RSVP and BOOK fast—last year’s seats disappeared quicker than a downhill sprint with a tailwind.
Buy tickets using this link: https://square.link/u/5iVIttxs
Select Menu: https://forms.gle/Aj5vLaVK3thpw7Ae7
MALLORCA TRIP 2026 – SUN, SWEAT AND SANGRIA
If your idea of spring involves smooth tarmac, coastal climbs, and post-ride tapas, then Mallorca 2026 is calling.
Dates: Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 May. 2026.
Location: Port de Pollença.
Vibe: Glorious.
Registration IS ALREADY OPEN and if your legs are already twitching with excitement, let Riva Cycling know.
New for this year, we have a great opportunity to save a little bit of money by booking through a new central process run by Riva Cycling. Compared to booking directly with the hotel you can expect to save a few pounds (…or not…it’s a fickle business dealing with Spanish hotels as we know), BUT WE DO NEED TO REACH 20 ROOMS BY 16 NOVEMBER 2025. After this date you may still be able to book but Riva cannot guarantee availability just simpler booking process, good cancellation terms and prices fixed in GBP.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: This is NOT an official club event; the new booking system is just a way to help members book the hotel more easily and affordably. Full details and the booking form can be found at: www.rivacycling.cc/arcc-mallorca-booking.
To access the booking form from the Riva site you will need a password – please to join the “Mallorca 2026” WhatsApp Group from within the ARCC Community to obtain the ARCC “members only” password
We’ll be sorting routes for all levels, from “coffee and chat” to “chasing KOMs like they owe you money.”
WOMEN’S RIDE ON 7TH DECEMBER + SOCIAL ON 18TH DECEMBER
The next Women’s Ride rolls out on Saturday 7th December led by the ever-inspiring Nicola, this ride is all about community, proper chinwag, and cake. No drop, no drama—just good vibes and good company. Couple of weeks later, on 18th December Nicola is hosting a social get together at her house for a bit more chat and a festive …ehem…“electrolytes” drink with a twist…
Want in on the Women’s WhatsApp group? Email femalerep@amershamrcc.com and join the “sisterhood of the roaming bidons”.
MTB RIDE – MUD, GLORY & POSSIBLY LOST SHOES
For those who prefer their rides with roots, rocks, and the occasional “oops,” our Autumn MTB Rides are set for every 2nd and 4th Saturday until Dougal says otherwise. Join the MTB WhatsApp group from ARCC community for latest updates. Expect:
Leafy climbs
Slippery descents
And at least one rider yelling “I meant to do that!”
Bring layers, snacks, and your best trail banter. Bonus points for anyone who finishes with both shoes still attached.
ZWIFT RIDES RETURN ON 16TH NOVEMBER– SWEAT WITHOUT WINDCHILL
The ARCC Zwift Winter Series is back, starting Sunday 16th November at 8:55 AM. Whether you’re a seasoned indoor warrior or just trying to avoid frostbite, join us for weekly virtual rides that bring the chatter without the black ice.
Group rides every Sunday morning throughout the winter
Discord chat for live encouragement (and occasional heckling)
To join, make sure you’re on the ARCC Zwift WhatsApp group or email zwift@amershamrcc.com for the invite link. Lycra optional. Fan highly recommended.
RECOGNISING OUR NEW AND OLD VOLUNTEERS
CADSDEN – Welcome to Paul Hughes, the new Cadsden Group Leader. And a big Thank you to Simon Brown for all that time he gave so freely to ARCC
HALE – Welcome to Dougal Hildreth who has taken on the Hale leaders role in place of Stew, the ARCC legend, who will continue focusing on his role as the ARCC Membership Secretary
Take a moment and join me in raising our bidons to all ARCC volunteers that keep the club ticking’ like a Tour De Swiss timing chip!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – BECAUSE MEMORY IS A MUSCLE TOO
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:
- 16 November – Zwift Winter Series Start
- 28 November – ARCC Club Annual Dinner
- 7 December – Women’s Ride
- 18 December – Women’s Social
That’s all for now, dear Rouleurs. Keep pedalling, keep smiling, and remember: Autumn is just summer with better colours , wind, rain and even more excuses for cake.
Thank you for tuning in,
Zoran
ARCC Chairman