Club Cluster Race Training at Cyclopark 7-9pm Tuesday evenings - not for the fainthearted.

Saturday 21st November - ALL SESSIONS CANCELLED

Three Degrees, way to cold for anyone's knees ;-)

But very pleased to see Ellen & Hope cracking on with some indoor training..........

Go Ride Racing 14th November - Record Number of Riders!!

Well done to everyone that rode this morning, we just about dodged the rain.  Full results available later today.

We split the riders into groups; Mini, Small, Medium & Senior.  We started with a one lap TT and moved onto mass start races for each category.  Each group then played Sardines and this provided the skills challenge element of our scoring for medals.

A short break for drinks and biscuits, then we moved onto a limbo elimination contest. We just managed to get the prize giving ceremony in before the rain really started to hammer down.

Great work from all the riders, our Young Volunteers and our slightly older volunteers :-)

Go Ride, Youth Ride and Power Pack 7th & 8th November

Go Ride
This morning was felt much more wintery, leaves blowing and the threat of heavy rain showers; so it was good to see the usual bunch of keen riders arriving at Stocks Green.

Twenty two riders got stuck into our warm up activity of Pairs Limbo.  We split the group into two; one group heading off site to tackle Col de Coldharbour and one group staying on site to continue working on some group riding skills and generally having fun, riding bikes and eating biscuits.  The hard work on site was interrupted by an almighty rain storm that sent us running for cover and feeling glad we weren't on the ride out.  We resorted to Bike I Spy while the shower passed over. The others returned just as we were signing out, they too had found some shelter but still looked rather soggy.

Next Week Saturday 14th November: Go Ride Racing - normal sign on and finish time.

Youth Ride
Seven riders signed on for Youth Ride today; we split into two groups but followed the same route, a new one called Nice & Simple, just under 20 miles and around 1000 ft of climbing.  A steady climb from Hildenborough to the top of River Hill via Plaxtol made for a good workout but we were rewarded with a very long downhill stretch towards home (see Calvin it was all down hill home for a change). Great group riding from my group (Luke, Sophia, Ellen & Catriona), and a good show of bravery on the windy bridge down to Weald.  

PowerPack at Cyclopark November 8th
KVK were out in force as usual at Power Pack; Ellen, Hope, Albert, Sophia, Izzy, Catriona, Nico, Hannah, Polly, Calvin & Ben.  Damian even made it up on his bike to offer the riders moral support.  Windy conditions made for some challenging riding on circuit F, but in true KVK style everyone seemed tired but happy by the end.  We finished off the morning with jam doughnuts :-)  Well done to everyone and congratulations to Ben, Nico & Albert for completing your first Power Pack session.

Next Power Pack Sunday December 6th - talk to me if you'd like to try it.

Sunday 25th October - Club Cluster Lee Valley Velodrome

An early start for our older riders this morning as we headed for the Olympic Velodrome for our 8am session (yes 8 am).  Helped slightly by the clock's changing, we all made it in good time and really appreciated the light traffic on the way into London.

Damian was coaching the intermediate group today, together with our riders there was definitely a feeling of KVK takeover.  I know I am slightly biased but our riders are so impressive; they ride well, are impeccable ambassadors for the club and look amazing :-)

Calvin, Toni, Ellen & Polly practising held start for Team Pursuit

Catriona (rider 2) conquering her dislike of held starts, ably assisted by Terry.

The great thing about the early start was we were home in time for an early afternoon nap or to cook the roast.

Next Week: Saturday 7th November Go Ride at Stocks Green.

Saturday 24th October Bedgbury Forest Single Track & Family Trail

Fourteen youngsters and assorted adults get ready to ride.

This is always a popular session but it was great to see a record number of riders turning up on a slightly miserable day.  Fourteen young riders with an assortment of mums and dads set off from the car park to tackle either the single track or family trail route.  Cayden's response when he saw the first hill was "my bike is not going up that hill", but he seemed to manage it anyway.

Bumped into this lot between sections

Michele was determined to try her new hybrid on the single track, so I led out the family trailers, some time since I've ridden this route and it brought back many happy memories of days spent here with Jacob & Polly (wonder if I still have that photo of Polly riding in her pyjama top and school shoes?).

We met up with the hard core at Louisa Lake for a quick break and a biscuit.  Fortunately neither Betsy, Cayden or Thomas slipped under the sign so before long we were back on our way and heading for the playground.

What a great morning of riding; Well done to Ben, Joel and Lucy who all tackled the single track for the first time, but especially Michele who did it on her hybrid.  Cayden, Serena, Thomas and Betsy, thanks for giving me the chance to climb the butterfly climbing wall.  Polly, Ellen, Toni, Luke, Calvin, Albert & Catriona excellent riding as usual.  Looking forward to next time already.

Next Week: No sessions 31st October, see you again at Stocks Green on the 7th November.

Saturday 17th October Go Ride & Youth Ride

Go Ride
Today we started work on our group riding skills, lots of riding close and contact and only a few crashes!  We finished off with a game of jail break, no photos but I did get to practise my bandaging :-)

Confident controlled riding from these four!

Ellen helping out with some of our younger riders

Youth Ride

Lower numbers than normal today, Calvin and Toni were at the Lee Valley doing their Young Volunteers course and Hannah was at RSR.  We managed 19.5 miles at a good pace, taking in our old favourite Col de Porc.

Next Week: Bedgbury Forest, meet at 10 am in the car park.  Option of single track or family trail rides.

Sunday 4th October - Oktoberfest at Cyclopark - 3rd Place in Team Competition

Barking and Dagenham, Thanet RC and Kent Velo Kids take team trophies.

Hope just back from U10's Podium!

Albert with the Oktoberfest Trophy that we won at Cyclopark on 4th October.  We were third team overall. Hannah, Polly, Toni, Hope, Albert (Calvin and Sophia not in this photo)

Warming up: Sophia, Toni, Polly

U14's Race Start: Polly, Sophia & Toni

U14's podium. Toni, Megan (Woolwich CC), Polly