PTW

Hi Alf, from what age are these rides going to be suitable for and do any new comers need to be club members or does the 3 ride rule apply?

Hi Kev - I'm not really sure but understand that the committee are looking into the insurance aspects.

Personally, I believe that the 12-year and up age rule should apply but also that there should be a total relaxation on insisting on club membership, certainly until the end of the year. But, hey, that's not my call.

Relaxing the membership on potential new members gives them a chance to see if they want to pursue fast club rides. A 3 month trial period would be good

The 12year and up age rule would exclude us, shame coz my two are quite keen, never mind maybe next year!unless the terrain lends itself to tandems?Who will be leading the rides?(and before anybody starts,I know who's the leader of China)!

The new ride is aimed at new starters and families Kev.
We have also been accepted today for British Cycling's go ride scheme that we will be implementing in early October- For children 8-16.
A benefit of the scheme is that we get 100 free BCF memberships for our children in that age group.

With regards adults, obviously there is no requirement for immediate membership, until such time that they are happy to ride on a regular basis.

Also by that time we will have 2 members who will be undertaking a level II coaching qualification. The qualification is again designed to teach youngsters the basic skills required to give them confidence.

So: Initially there will be a get together for everyone who is interested at the Afan Fforest Centre and I forsee some riding the cyclepath, me & Mrs Edwards included and others braving some of the sterner challanges.

We have some keen mountain bikers in the club who I know will be more than happy to lead the way.

Bring the girls along Kev it will be great to see you all.

Diolch Martin!, just leaves me to dust down the trusty steed (probably do the bikes at the same time) and we'll see u there.

My son would be interested in mountain riding MArtin (and me). What sort of mountain biking though? Normal tracks can be used by entry level bikes but the real heavy stuff needs a pucker bike. Good to see the club moving in a direction to get more youngsters and families involved. Hopefully it will eventually get the youngsters onto road bikes. SO well done PTWCC

Paul

As martin wrote further up the thread, this ride is for ALL standards - from young children right through to olympic downhillers !!
just a loop of the Cymmer to ponty track for the starters to the mountains for the rockhoppers.
NON members AND children all welcome.
See you both Sunday ?

I will be there if anyone fancies going up into them there hills a bit.

Anthony, my mountain bike is off the road as I am waiting for a new cassette and chain

excuses, excuses !!!! just bring your son up to Afan Argoed and you sit in the caff till we bring him back !( in one piece )

Anthony Vallario wrote

excuses, excuses !!!! just bring your son up to Afan Argoed and you sit in the caff till we bring him back !( in one piece )

so you aint riding up to Afan Agoed then? Blooming wimps How often are you all going to do these rides on MB's?
Oh and a warning to you all, I'm back down the club house next FRiday to give ya all some stick I would come this week but the Big brother final is on ( yeah sad git I know) I'll bring the boy down

Hi Paul
Don't mean to be a killjoy but for the first few weeks - probably until early October children will need to be accompanied by an adult for insurance purposes.
If your lad is going to come along without you riding, can you please ensure that you arrange for someone to be responsible for him.
If you need to speak to me regarding this please phone me on 07912 162453

Martin Edwards wrote

Hi Paul
Don't mean to be a killjoy but for the first few weeks - probably until early October children will need to be accompanied by an adult for insurance purposes.
If your lad is going to come along without you riding, can you please ensure that you arrange for someone to be responsible for him.
If you need to speak to me regarding this please phone me on 07912 162453

Martin I wasn't going to send my boy up on his own. I will want to come along aswell

Could we turn out in club kit on Sunday Please.

Martin Edwards wrote

Could we turn out in club kit on Sunday Please.

Does that include the red devil shorts ???

Forecast is good, but after this week it's going to be muddy up there!

(I'm skipping a nice dry Landow for this!)

ow dai no your not whos going to lead me out

i cant go back to a 1 man road racer again

Thought you were doing the BCF TT Champs this Sunday?! Don't worry I'll do the last Llandow and we'll SMASH IT!!!