WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE MONKEY HOUSE?
CHARITY INTERCLUB DAY
This Sunday is our Charity Interclub Day , where we invite members of other clubs ( and anyone who rides their bike) to come and ride with us - a voluntary donation to charity is requested , but not essential to ride. We will have 10 ride leaders, with speeds varying from 12- 18mph ( distances 25-50 miles)- so just come on down to York Road in Kings Heath ( they'll be a coffee van there from 8.30, and rides will look to leave about 9ish). Sign on, is on the day so no need to pre-book anything.
We will have a cycling bric-a-brac stall with all proceeds going to charity ( so if you have anything you want to get rid of please bring it down)(, or if you are looking for a bargin come on down.
After the rides we will be holding a raffle , where again all profits go to our charity of the year St Vincent de Paul Society (England & Wales) which helps people on low income of all faiths and backgrounds.
So wear your club colours with pride, and bring along anyone you know who might fancy a ride out on Sunday morning.
Thanks again to Neil Cocklin for his amazing artwork.
GORILLA RACING
Paul Astin, came 2nd at the K1/10 this week in a blistering time of 22;56 ( his fastest of the season), Blake Timmins nearly got under the magic 25 minutes on a road bike and and Phil picked up his fastest time of the season ( an impressive 26;09). Good racing guys.
KOMS/QOMS
The Strava crowns i saw this week are below - well done to everyone who picked up a trophy:
QOM
Helen Pike
Kelly Murphy
KOM
Graeme Garrett
Neil Hutchins
Joe Walker
If I've missed anyone please let us know below.
FANTASY LEAGUE
Many thanks to Mathew Mitchell who set up the Gorilla Velogames Fantasy Tour de France and Giro D'italia womens leagues on the community.
As of 4pm Monday 7th the leagues look like this:
Giro D'Italia Womens is being led by Stuart John Bulloch Depleted Engergie squad on 808 points, with Bruno's Roland from Grange Hill 2nd on 766, and Matt's Beetle Vale Velo Club 3rd on 682points.
The TdF game is being led by Mathew Mitchell on 1028 points, with Sebastien Moreau-Hutchins 2nd on 777, and Oliver Agar 3rd on 771 - but it's early days yet in this league and a lot could change for the 19 competitors.
THURSDAY RIDES
The rides for Thursday are now up on the website . You need to book on here if you wish to ride with us on Thursday , though if you wish to give it a go use the coupon code Freeride25 for a free weeks trial.
On SUNDAY for the Interclub day there will be no need to book on.
This Thursday leaving from outside the Hare & Hounds, we have:
9.30am:
Gravel Club - doing a canal loop out to Spaghetti junction.
6.30pm :
15-16mph Helen Pike 25 flat miles
16-17mph David Morton 30 flat miles
16-17mph James Barber a couple of hill efforts
17-18mph Paul Griffiths Tanworth and Lowsonford
17-18mph Greame Garrett Farley Hill loops
18mph Damien Kimber Fen End
19mph Pete Edwards Alvechurch/Beoely.Broad lane.
See you Thursday
Ride safe
Bruno