2017 November « Southport Cycling Club

If you fancy getting the festive season under way with a drink and a natter with fellow club members come along to The Pines, Hillside next Tuesday. Nothing formal, just a chance to chat about all things cycling, to reminisce about the year and maybe to plan for next year. If you plan to come

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The Bike fitter is coming to town!! – Thursday 30th November

I know it’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally fixed a date.

Richard from PedalPrecision.com is coming to our club house on Thursday, 30th November.

Every cyclist can benefit from a bike fit. In my opinion it’s essential. Especially if you never had one or haven’t had one for a very long time,

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Practical Bike Maintenance from Rory Buckingham

Words by Paul Cargill

This past Monday night the clubhouse welcomed Rory Buckingham of Spinwell Cycleworks for a chat about bike maintenance. Rory has recently opened his own bike workshop located on Wesley Street in Southport after previously working for Halfords. Since May his shop has grown in popularity with both club members and members

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SATURDAY 8:30 RIDE: RIVINGTON VIA RED ROCK.

Meet club house at 8:30, Ainsdale 8:45. About 60 miles. Weather forecast indifferent, so route may change on the day.

Southport Cycling Club’s 85th Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation

Report by Colin Balwin

The Ramada Hotel on the Promenade was the chosen venue for the 85th edition of the Southport Cycling Club’s annual dinner and prize presentation. The hotel has recently been built on the site of the iconic Floral Hall Gardens.

Some 54 years ago in 1963, at the Royal Clifton Hotel I

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Ride to the Eureka via the Mersey Tunnel – Sunday 19th November

The annual pilgrimage to the Eureka Cafe. Out and back through the Mersey Tunnel with a visit to Hoylake and a ride along the waterfront from Hoylake to Seacombe providing a fine view of the Liverpool waterfront and the Three Graces. Lights strongly advised given the time of year and particularly through the tunnel.

Meet

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Southport Cycling Club Rides

The information provided below is intended to help riders select a ride most suited to their ability and needs.

If you have not ridden with us before and you’re not sure which ride is most suitable for you, just drop us an email or message us through our Facebook group and we will contact you for a chat (you can email us through the ‘Contact’ page of the website).

Coming to visit us at our Club House in Victoria Park Rotten Row in Southport on Mondays from 7:30 pm is also a great place to start - click here for location of our club house.

If you have not ridden with a group before we have some helpful hints in our "Guide to Group Etiquette"

Please click here for rides information

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Upcoming Events

Informal Gathering: The Pines, Tuesday December 5th, 7:30

The Bike fitter is coming to town!! – Thursday 30th November

Practical Bike Maintenance from Rory Buckingham

SATURDAY 8:30 RIDE: RIVINGTON VIA RED ROCK.

Southport Cycling Club’s 85th Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation

Ride to the Eureka via the Mersey Tunnel – Sunday 19th November

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