WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE MONKEY HOUSE?
QUIZ NIGHT
The annual night of nonsense that is the Gorilla Quiz, to raise money four our charity of the year CALM , is on Friday 27th February from 7-10.30pm upstairs at V2 at the Hare & Hounds, York Rd, Kings Heath. Thanks to Neil Cocklin for the graphic.
£10/team to be paid on the night. 4-6 members per team ideally so you can fit round the table. Teams need to book on via
https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1TaHffl-WAdhD9YS-PyubgyEvglSPa7aYRutpQerilbM%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Ddrivesdk&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb780ce2bbe634c82728308de6d2f31d8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639068246617137756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b9cOv%2FA%2Fa3BSHkRO1KExPmuc%2FcZOJvMrnCdqfnZDwlo%3D&reserved=0
Look out for rounds such as "Primate or Poppycock ", "Your Round", and "questions from Kids", and Eugene Vichare will be your host for a round of "Higher or Lower".
Your first question - will you be there?
GORILLA/ ACHIEVE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SESSIONS
A reminder that the first Cycling Strength Workshop organised by Sarah Sprittles and Rob Garratt is happening this wednesday (18th February) and there's a few spaces left:
This hands-on, practical session will get you moving — so come dressed in your gym kit and ready to train. You’ll learn from professional physiotherapist Alex Ogilby , how to strengthen the key muscles that power your ride, prevent common cycling injuries, and build better stability and control on the bike. The goal? To help you become a stronger, faster, and more resilient cyclist.
Use the links below for the date of your choice:
1. Wednesday 18th February ( this Wednesday)- https://www.wodboard.com/locations/97/workshops/14048/82aa82de
2. Wednesday 18th March - https://www.wodboard.com/locations/97/workshops/14049/a7eed60fIf
If anyone has any questions please do not be afraid to reach out.
GORILLA CYCLING CLUB MEETS DR SARAH RUGGINS
At the time of writing there are only 6 tickets left for this event, so if you're wanting to come and see this world record breaking endurance cyclist talk about her life, achievements and how she got there, interviewed by our very own Jack Morrie Evans then head over to Skiddle to pick up your tickets - the event is on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30pm.
CLUB KIT
Club Shop is live now. Please use the link below to access the shop to buy jerseys , gilet, and accessories.
https://shop.gearclub.co.uk/club-shop
Your Club Login Id: 22205
The Shop will close mid March, with delivery of products being end April.
GORILLA ZWIFT
Eugene is back leading Gorilla Zwift this Wednesday at 6.30pm - a 26km Greater London Loop - so he can tell you about his trip to London to see Florence & the Machine .
The elastic band is on to keep the group together - just sign up via the Gorilla Cycling Club section of the Zwift companion app.
THURSDAY RIDES
The rides for Thursday are now live on the website for you to book onto. If it's your first time just use coupon code freeride26 for a weeks free trial. This week we have:
James Brown leading a 18-19mph group.
Páraic Scanlon leading the 17-18mph group out to Bushwood.
Damien Kimber doing a Winter Loop with the 16-17mph group and Lee Tandy doing a similar loop but at 15-16mph.
Also on the website is the 200 club's February offering for you to book onto now - departing H&H at 8am on Saturday 28th February . This month there's a 100 mile group led by Rob Garratt at 15mph+, and a 60 mile group led by Helen Pike at 14-15mph.
Ride safer everybody
Bruno