Join us on our rides around Solihull and surrounding counties!
Join us on our rides around Solihull and surrounding counties!
Summer is in full swing, with a packed programme of racing, coaching and club rides for us to enjoy. There are some changes to the programme, so keep checking the website to check on the events you intend to join.
We still need more people to volunteer to help out at the “bigger ticket” events.
New Members.
This month we welcome Vijaya Chithambaram, Subha Balachandar, and Thrilok & Rohan Vijayakumar
Dave Lucas 1944-2022
Dave Lucas, club member in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s; track, road and endurance rider and memorable run leader sadly died 23rd June. An obituary will be posted next month.
Club Randonnee and social
Originally planned for 17 July, we have had to postpone this to Sunday 31 July due to venue problems. All starting and finishing at Woodbourne Sports and Social club, Earlswood
Commonwealth Games Baton Relay
Carrying on the trend established when Tommy Godwin carried the 2012 Olympic torch, this year it’s the turn of another former champion Harry Reynolds to carry the Commonwealth Games baton.
Even the best laid plans sometimes have to change....
Look HERE for short notice changes to previously advertised club activities.
Next SCC summer special is a new event in our social calendar....
Sunday 21 August - Cream Tea Run
Modelled on our ever popular Mince Pie run, this will see club runs converge on Binton Village Hall for a charity refreshment break.
Watch out of an email bulletin with more details soon.
UPDATE ON COVID
In recent weeks several club run riders have succumbed to the latest strain of the Omicron Covid virus. This is reported to be highly infectious, but thankfully not causing severe illness in most patients.
So please be careful not to come on a club ride if you are feeling under the weather or worse still, have tested positive.
The revised summer programme is now agreed, and July and August's lists are on this website. https://solihullcc.org.uk/club-runs
The Sunday runs on 31 July will be replaced by the Club Randonnee rides and on 21 August we will host a cream tea run at Binton Village Hall to raise funds for our adopted charity - Solihull Wheels for All
We are a friendly supportive group, however, we do expect new riders to be able to ride at least 20 miles at minimum of 10-12mph average speed, if joining a group road ride.
With continue to operate our regular Saturday morning rides meeting at 9:30 am at the Railway Pub, Dorridge. Sadly numbers are down, so if you want this ride to keep going, - you know what to do!
Due to Solihull Summer Fest taking priority on the cycle circuit, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining two Wednesday skills training sessions. Thanks to those who supported the sessions we were able to run.
Any further suggestions and comments are welcome
womenscycling@solihullcc.org.uk
Happy and safe riding 🚴♀️🚴♀️
Could You Be A Cycling Coach?
Solihull Cycling Club already has a great team of British Cycling-trained coaches who deliver group sessions, mainly at Tudor Grange Park, to develop our member’s cycling skills and fitness.
The sessions cater for young and old - beginner to elite. But we need more coaches.
The sessions, which take place on weekday evenings during the Spring and Summer, are greatly valued by members, and they have been the launch pad for successful cycling careers including World Champions and Pro Tour riders.
But they sometimes stretch our resources, and occasionally sessions have to be cancelled due to coach unavailability.
Would you like to join the team?
You can find out more here:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/coaching
or email coaching@solihullcc.org.uk.
A friendly word about Covid….
We still want to do all we can to protect one another.
Covid has not completely gone away, and it’s now well understood that people who have been vaccinated can still contract Covid, often with few if any symptoms, and therefore pass it on to others.
So... please don’t attend if you have any reason to believe you could be infected with corona-virus, now or in the previous 7 days
As a cycling club, we actively promote all aspects of cycling from social riding for pleasure and health, to racing and participation in organized competitive events.
Our younger members and youth are especially important to the club. We are lucky to have a good selection of coaches to help our younger members develop their skills and identify their strengths.
We now have 3 suppliers of Club clothing to suit every need. A wide range of items are available in men's, women's and children's specific sizes and fits.
Our club magazine has been one of the main ways we let our diverse membership, what is going on the club. We welcome any contributions from club members.
Every year we recognize the achievements and contributions of our club members., at our annual prize giving dinner and celebration. Join the club and you may become a champion.
Policies, charters and other documents that form a necessary part of any organization these days - boring but important.
If you click the button below we will send you details on club membership.
Alternatively, the membership form can be downloaded from the documents area in this website.
Following the phased relaxation of the 2021 Covid 19 control restrictions, we are again able to resume our official club runs programmes. The club has and will continue to follow the stipulations of British Cycling. There are some necessary safeguards to protect the reputation of the club as well as those who lead and join club runs. We hope and expect all participants to respect and follow the new arrangements, which will be reviewed as and when the situation changes.
The idea of the circuit was the brainchild of Harry Reynolds. It was Harry’s vision to create a traffic free, safe environment where the club could build its next generation of champions under the guidance of a group of fully qualified British Cycling coaches belonging to the Solihull CC.
The circuit is approx 850 metres long, 5 metres wide with a 6 metres finishing straight down the middle of the top. The profile of the circuit is labelled as ‘testing’ as Tudor Grange Park slopes away towards the Norman Green Athletics centre.
Tudor Grange Park, Monkspath Hall Rd, Solihull, England B91 1NB, United Kingdom