XC Riding - 2010/11 Semester 1

[robin]

This thread is for anyone who wants to organise a Cross-Country ride, regardless of ability, fitness or like-minded friends. If you want company, post up and see who is interested. Don't be shy.

The Official Cycling Club XC Rides are Wednesday and Sunday. Ride leaders will control the routes and attempt to tailor them to the group's ability.

Wednesday:
Wednesday rides start at 1:30pm, Now the clocks have changed. Meeting at the Arts Tower.

Sunday:
Sunday rides begin at 11am. Again, meeting at the Arts Tower.


Remember to bring a working bike, tools, pump, spare tubes, helmet, gloves, lights and ucard to all rides.

Hope to see you all soon.
Cheers.
Rob.

Edit: updated times now clocks have changed

[Andy91]

Hi i was thinking about coming on to the XC cycling... have got a cheap bike, that i dont mind what happens to but need to get some equipment like helmet etc...any advice on cycle shops in sheffiled?


cheers

andy

[yetihenry]

Andy, pop along to The Bike Tree, they sponsor the club so you will get a discount, just show your student card. They are out on London Road.

[andy91]

thanks

and what time is the XC ride on sunday



Cheers

Andy

[Nyle]

11Am at the arts tower, bring your Ucard and new helmet. Robin will be down there

[andy91]

cool..... i will see you there

ive got a bike i got for £30, apperatly it was worth £300... but i just want to have some fun with it.... and don't mind if it gets trashed a bit

Its it just about having fun doing XC

[andy91]

and about what time will we get back??

[robin]

How fast do you ride?
Probably do a 16 mile ride taking in: Parks->Burbage->Dore->Eccy Woods

Lets say three hours.

See you there.
Rob

[robin]

This Wednesday we'll probably do the final bridleway in Black Moor. This contains dropoffs of at least 10cm, for all you hardcore freeriders.
But don't let that put you off because for those who don't like radness there is a longish road section after we take the short route over Houndkirk.

But again, don't be put of by the long road section.
What I'm trying to say is, there is something for everyone and at 16miles you should all be fine for the Freshers Social starting at 7:30 at the Fox&Duck.

Parks->Houndkirk->Totley Moor->Dore->Eccy Woods.

Planned Route

[richwaudby]

nearly got XC rebuilt. Hopefully i'll be out on Sunday, anyone interested? I have a route idea, but i know that it isn't legal and it involves Cut Gate (swamp)

[davecamus]

Hey robin- I want to become a ride leader this year- how do I go about it? I would come this wednesday, but the xc bike is currently in bits, but should be ready for next wednesday...

[yetihenry]

Awesome news Dave!

To be a ride leader we need to sign you up on the safety sheet at the end of the good practice guidelines, which can be found on the safety page.

[richwaudby]

just to confirm, i'd like to be a ride leader too.

[robin]

I'll get you two to sign the form when your bikes are fixed. It's just print name, sign name, date so won't take any time.

If anyone else has ridden in previous years and wants to be a ride leader, speak to me on a ride.

A reminder to people:
You can only ride with us twice without paying and filling out forms. That means I'll bring membership forms to the rides and you need to bring £15 - If you have already signed up and paid you won't need to do anything.

Cheers,
Rob.

[holly]

Oct 5, 2010 12:39:32 GMT robin said:

A reminder to people:
You can only ride with us twice without paying and filling out forms. That means I'll bring membership forms to the rides and you need to bring £15 - If you have already signed up and paid you won't need to do anything.

If you would like to pay by cheque, please make it payable to 'The Union Of Students Sheffield' and write XC 3300 CYC on the back.