edinburgh rc cycling club

Saturday morning road training runs all start from the Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road. There are four groups, each going at a different pace and starting at different times between 9:30 and 9:50. The 9:50am Development run will be led by Cameron Maxwell (0789 628 1939). and is aimed at riders who are not used to riding in a group. If you plan to undertake this ride it is very important that you read the guidelines on the FAQ part of this website,This ride is NOT for complete novices and you must have a road worthy bike and be able to cover 40 miles plus at about 15 mph to take part. For more information about the Saturday runs, please see the FAQ page: http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/news/264/95 Please ride safely and predictably, with consideration for your fellow riders, and above all within the rules of the road. The club's reputation rests with all of us. Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.

Our weekly jaunt into our local playground. May be cancelled in bad weather, if in doubt phone before setting out. No leaders assigned yet, but watch this space. Metcheck weather forecast for the Pentlands: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/cycling.asp?zipcode=EH13 Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.

Run starts from the Tusitala Pavilion near Fairmilehead at 10am. For more information about the Sunday run, please see the FAQ page: http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/news/261/95 Please ride safely and predictably, with consideration for your fellow riders, and above all within the rules of the road. The club's reputation rests with all of us. Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.

When: Sessions are now being run on Mondays from 6.30pm until 8.00pm. There may be trips away to dedicated cycling venues in the future. Mountain biking, track racing, the possibilities are endless! Where: Inch Park is centrally located in Edinburgh and backs onto the Cameron Toll shopping centre. Toilets are located in Inch House in the centre of the Park. This is the meeting point for the Saturday sessions. See map. We are: A group of Volunteers and Coaches who work together with Youths Cyclists to increase their skills, fitness and knowledge of Cycle Sport and make them better bike riders. For more info see http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/about/juniors

Coached swimming at the Portobello Baths. Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching. Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £5 for all swimming for 2 months, or £1 per session. For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members we are a friendly bunch.

Committee Meeting

Two rides both leaving from the Commonwealth Pool at 18:00. ALL COMERS RIDE (no stopping for mechanicals/punctures/dropped riders although there is a minor regrouping allowed at the top of the climb after Ballencrieff roundabout - this is roughly equivalent to Saturday morning 09:30 pace). MOBILE ROAD BLOCK RIDE (ERC coached ride - roughly equivalent to Saturday morning 9:40 pace - "it is not a race!"). Both rides follow the same route ( ~40 miles - Duddingston, Musselburgh, Longniddry, Ballencrieff, Athelstaneford, Direlton, Gullane, Aberlady, Preston Pans). (It's prudent to have lights for the early & late season rides.)

Change of venue to Dalry Swimming Pool from 7th July 2009 Coached swim session - Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching. Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £5 for all swimming for 2 months, or £1 per session. For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members we are a friendly bunch. I have been advised that currently club swimmers park either in the surrounding side streets (if they can find a space) or in Somerfield car park (on Dalry road). The general consensus is that it isn't a problem parking there for 2 hours at that time of the evening. There is also railing space outside Dalry baths for locking bikes. I would advise getting there early the first week if you are driving.

Group ride leaving from Tusitala Pavilion. Pace will be steady, 2-3 hrs with cafe stop if desired. Route to be negotiated between riders. ALL WELCOME. Please ride safely and predictably, with consideration for your fellow riders, and above all within the rules of the road. The club's reputation rests with all of us. Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.

Kirkliston TT Series Information 2009 The Kirkliston Time Trial Series begins on Wednesday 6th May, and until 26th August, excluding May 13th (when we host our open 10TT - the Ian McCulloch Memorial). Changing and Sign-on are Kirkliston Leisure Centre at 6.30-6.45. First rider off at 7pm sharp. Please allow extra time if you are riding out from town, and lights may be required for the ride home. All ages and abilities of rider welcome. Cost is £1. ERC first claim members only. Course is 10 miles, starting from Kirkliston, and heading through Winchburgh and Threemiletown, to turn at Bridgend, and then retracing back to Kirkliston. The turn will be marshalled, and we are looking for volunteers to undertake this task. We are also looking for volunteers to undertake timekeeping duties. These events cannot happen without your support, so please get in touch if you are able to help. (Please see our forum - http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=10917.0) Riders will be issued race numbers this year, in order to improve visibility to traffic. Points are awarded for the first 20 riders. 20 points for first place, down to one point for 20th. The timekeeper and marshall get 18 and 15 points respectively. Sign up to assist on one evening and guarantee points! There is a separate women's competiton, with points for the first ten finishers. The first lady getting 10 points, down to 1 point for the tenth lady. Here's a hint girls: there's never been more than 4 or 5 ladies on a single night, so points are virtually guaranteed. Prizes for the points competition are awarded at the annual ERC prize-giving dinner. Although this race series has a points competition, it should be treated as a training event. On no account should any rider endanger themselves or others in the pursuit of a time. Please remember that this is a 60mph limit road, and riders must obey the traffic laws and Highway Code at all times. As a club we are always trying new ideas to make the race series better and safer for riders. If you have any suggestions, or require further information about the series, please get in touch with RTTT Convenor Kevin Tait, or see the ERC website and forum.

Progressive run sessions, planned in accordance with the triathlon season. Meet at the east end of the meadows near the adventure playground (at the pedestrian crossing) for a pre-session warm up.

Coached swim session - Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching. 8pm start should allow members to compete at Kirky and then get a swim in later Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £5 for all swimming for 2 months, or £1 per session. For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members we are a friendly bunch.

Running interval training with City of Edinburgh AC, coached by Alex McEwan. All ERC members are welcome to join in. Starts and finishes with a 10min warm up/down. Intervals last approx 20mins. Suitable for all standards.

During the racing season the club meets at Portobello Swimming Baths before swimming in the sea at Portobello. We normally split into groups depending on ability, and newcomers are welcome. Wetsuits are necessary - and the club has some we can loan for the session if arranged in advance. To arrange this speak to club members at our other sessions, or ask on the mailing list

Coached swimming at Next Generation pool each week throughout the year. Please sign in at reception where you can also collect a padlock for the lockers. We have 3 lanes divided into development, medium and fast training lanes. Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching. Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £5 for all swimming for 2 months, or £1 per session. For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members we are a friendly bunch.