Velo Atelier

We've organised a talk about bike positioning and aero dynamics on Wedneday 18th January.

Venue: Bilton Methodist Church Hall CV22 7ND
(back of Tesco Express)

Free for members, £2.50 for non members. Please confirm attendance by emailing Craig McKee on craig.mckee@talk21.com so we have an idea of numbers - look forward to seeing you there!

For more info click here

2016 Club TT Season - all the results

Go to the Points Table to see the final positions, or click on 2016 Index to see the list of events and the results. Also check out the 2016 Vet on Standard table.

Records

Craig McKee has now lowered both the club 10 & 25 records twice in recent weeks, with both categories now exceeding 30 mph. The records section has been updated, particularly as Craig has set records for 10, 25 & 50 mile distances this season.

2017 Dates

Velo Atelier talk - 18th Jan 2017 - Bilton Methodist Hall

The AGM is to be held on Wednesday 8th February, at 8 pm at Dunchurch Village Hall.

Emergency Contact Details

Some members have yet to provide details of an emergency contact. This can be done any time you log on to the booking system, or it can be amended if required.

Rugby RCC Open 10 TT held Sat 30th July 2pm

Full results here - go to Open TT index

Club Clothing Order

We will be placing a bulk order with Endura later in the season. Click on Order Form to see what's available and place an order.

If you have any questions please contact Roman Mausiak.

Interclub Results

A win for Rugby RCC making it 10-4 in the series. It was a record lowest aggregate for Rugby RCC and the fastest time was set by Craig McKee.

Go to Interclub 2016 for all the details, including times of guest riders, or go to Interclub History to see previous times.

Some tips on marshalling

We have a healthy volunteer system for marshalling, but everyone should note a few essential guidelines:.
1. Arrive in good time - two minutes before the start is too late.
2. Wear a hi-viz jacket and stand where riders and other road users can see you.
3. Use the flag only for pointing, and only wave it to warn cyclists. We are not allowed to wave the flag at motorists.
4. Have a phone with you so you can phone for help if there's an accident..

Riding Club Time Trials

• Unless it's unavoidable please don't warm-up on the actual course when other riders have started. If you do cross the finish line as part of your warm-up please signal to the timekeeper that you are not yet competing.
• In the actual event it helps to call your number as you finish as numbers can be obscured.
• Sometimes riders miss their start because of warming up, or other 'distractions'. In an open event they would lose time for this. Unless you have a 'mechanical' please be available when your number is called. Gaps can lead to confusion for the timekeepers, especially when a rider takes a later slot.
  
• Since we've had the booking system we get 'no-shows' which leave gaps in the running order. Please cancel if you can't make it to allow others to take the vacant slots. Please don't book a very late number unless it's absolutely essential as it could result in a large gap ahead of you and some very grumpy timekeepers waiting for you to start & finish. Please read the explanatory page to find out how to use the system.
• New riders need to know that 'drafting' is not allowed. If you are overtaken the onus is on you to drop back.
• Please be courteous to other road users, even if they're in the wrong! Do not bring the club into disrepute, or invite undue police attention.
  
• If you have a problem during an event the timekeepers need to know. We don't leave until everyone is accounted for. Please be aware that if you have an 'incident' in a club event to let us know. We may need to provide a report in case there are repercussions at a later date.
• Safety is becoming ever important and all competitors wil be required to sign to say they've read the guidelines.
• We have a club mobile phone which is switched on during events. You may like to save the number: 07761 084 794

Can you be seen?

Evenings can get very gloomy, especially under trees, and some riders have had narrow escapes because they lacked a front light. Modern lights don't add much weight and could save a big repair bill, (or even your life).

We have spare lights which riders can borrow if they forget.

2016 AGM

The Annual General Meeting was held at Dunchurch Village Hall on Wednesday 10th February 2016. A couple of changes to the committee, click here to see who's who.

Disc Wheel Stickers

Now available - disc wheel valve hole stickers with club logo at £1 per set of 4. - see Roman Matusiak.

Endura Clothing

Following the recent AGM Roman Matusiak has taken over club clothing sales and this will include the Endura clothing, together with any previous Impsport and hooded tops. Roman can be contacted on roman.matusiak@ntlworld.com

To see what's available in our new
Endura range go to Endura clothing

Cash or cheques to Rugby RCC, or if you would prefer to pay by bank transfer ask Roman or Laurie Bird for the account details.

Leisure Clothing

We now have hooded tops, with club logo embroidered, available in S, M, L, XL & XXL at £16 each.

Here's our polo shirts, with club logo embroidered, available in S, M, L & XL at £10 each.

Riders' Numbers

Note comment in recent report: "Riders who only fasten their number at the top probably don't realise that it flaps around and makes it unreadable for the timekeepers. Definitely a case of mistaken identity waiting to happen." Apart from using all 4 pins you might consider this solution:

http://www.nopinz.com/product/nopinz-speedpocket-retrofit/

Contact Craig McKee who has obtained a 15% discount for club members.

Of Course, calling your number also helps!

The 2015 Club TT Season

Go to index to see the all last season's events or points tables for the final position. Go to women's table to see this competition.

Wattbike Sessions

The final results for the 2016 Wattbike sessions are now in, with Jim Lacey being a clear winner, Go to the points table to see the final positions.

Other TT News

How long should the timekeepers wait at the finish for the last rider? Here's a simple formula for consideration.

Please remember we have a club mobile phone -
07761 084 794