As a result of several new requests for club kit (more members equals more kit) our clothing guru, Neil Goodridge, will be placing yet another order on our suppliers very shortly.

If there are any other members thinking of getting some more kit please get in touch with Neil asap. This is a great opportunity to get your new kit in time for the 2009 season.

If you are new to the Club you can check out the kit on the “Clothing” page where you will find Neil’s email address for clothing orders. Contact Neil urgently if you want to arrange a “viewing” of the clothing he has in stock.

The Club (actually it was Lance Ravenhill) organised this year’s second trip to the track in October and about 20 Wheelers gave it a go this time.

There were a good number of novices, many never having seen a track bike, a fixed wheel or a steep slippery wooden banking, so an entertaining time was had. John Caplin, the Newport Track coach, managed to coax members into becoming quite confident, or at least less scared, and I am sure that they will be better cyclists from having that experience. Learning to handle a bike at speed in a tricky environment without brakes can only be good for your cycling skills, and the nervous energy you burn off is an added bonus.

Everyone had a good day out and the track certainly gives you the chance of a work-out in the warm and dry. If only we had a track in Warwickshire.

Lance says the next trip will be aimed at mid March so watch out for details early next year. If you would like to see the results for the flying 200m test click on “more”.

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