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The latest and one previous Club Members Newsletters are available here. Please contact us with any news or articles. See the contact details below.
SCC Member’s Bulletin – CORRECTION
Unfortunately three of the links to Kalas’s website included in yesterday’s Club Kit bulletin were out of date.
What’s right?
The link to the SCC order form for promotional priced jerseys is good to use.
The two “how it looks” links are also correct. These are 3D representations of the existing (race) kit and the new (leisure or recreational) kit.
This means the advice on ordering your new jersey at the promotional price is all good.
What’s Different?
For those who want to see the Kalas size guide to help them decide which size is right for them, or want to see the full Kalas SCC range and order additional Kalas items at full price, use the following links to the SCC web-shops..
Size guide https://www.kalas.co.uk/size-guide/
Existing (race) kit list https://9f52661d-9e9d-ef11-8a6b-6045bdf121e6.myshop.kalas.cc/en/
New (recreational/leisure) kit https://f51c5def-9e9d-ef11-8a6b-6045bdf121e6.myshop.kalas.cc/en/
SCC Member’s Bulletin 12 November 2024 (Corrected)
This is the final (and comprehensive) bulletin about our club kit promotion, and also includes information of how you can buy other kit items that are NOT part of the promotion.
New Club kit
Our new club kit supplier Kalas is busy making club jerseys in two designs. Orders placed in the initial promotional window are expected to be delivered in the next fortnight. This includes both the race and recreational kit.
The “race”kit is a slightly modified version of our existing jersey. This is the design registered with British Cycling, and those who compete in BC road races and cyclo-cross are required to wear this kit when racing. Redesigned matching shorts and tights will soon be available.
The “recreational”kit is an all-new design. It uses the same red and blue colours as the modified race kit. Shorts and tights will soon be available in plain blue. These can be paired with either design of jersey. You can see how it looks at: https://netorg10052017-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/secretary_solihullcc_org_uk/EZqHbXcAxOVBmhv_hW_R06oBDPVtRk-8khnOe8G49a3tAg?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0NvcHkifX0&e=YJDBTr
If you prefer the race kit, even if you don't race, buy it and wear with pride!
Promotional offer. Ends on 30 November 2024
To encourage as many members as possible to wear club kit, we have subsidised eight of the jersey types in both the race and recreational kit. Fully paid-up members on 1 September are entitled to order one jersey for their personal use. Here's a reminder of the range available at these introductory prices:
Short Sleeved standard
Elite Spinn Adult (£12)
Elite Spinn Junior (£0)
Long Sleeved standard
Devan is lightweight, Andorra/Flanders is warmer fabric
Devan Adult (£7)
Devan Junior (£0)
Elite Andorra (£18)
Active Flanders Junior (£7)
Short Sleeved premium
Pro Razor Adult (£52)
Long Sleeved premium
Temps Adult (£57)
Kalas use European numerical sizing 1-8. Tall slim people have an additional option for a longer bodied jersey in sizes 1-4.
Visit https://www.kalas.co.uk/size-guide/ for ALL the sizing information. The size guide applies to any Kalas garment.
There are special arrangements for ordering and delivery of promotional jerseys because the club is organising this as a one-off. Orders must be submitted using the form available at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_oOASXBkEkyHNgx1nQ280fkQME-PpnhEudNiJMtq3CVUMDJHU1NKVEhZQVZESkdUR1dTVDhOWVczQS4u
Please fill the form in carefully, paying particular attention to the size selection part. You can only get your hands on a jersey in the promotion this way. All orders for the promotional kit will be delivered in bulk to the club, and once received, we will advise on how and when you can collect your jersey.
You will have to pay for your jersey before collection! Payment for your jersey at the promotional price above must be to the club account, preferably by BACS transfer to the following account:
Solihull Cycling Club. Sort code 090154 Account 44043489
To make it easy for us to match payments to orders, please use reference.. Kalas Surname, and for family orders the number of jerseys, eg Kalas Bloggs (3)
If you are unable to pay this way, we can accept payment by cheque.
Non- promotional items
Apart for the eight jerseys we are offering in the promotion, the Kalas SCC range is extensive.
If you want to buy an additional jersey, or items not included in the promotional offer, you will deal directly with Kalas using their online SCC “shops” as follows:
Race Kit
https://9f52661d-9e9d-ef11-8a6b-6045bdf121e6.myshop.kalas.cc/en/
Recreational Kit
https://f51c5def-9e9d-ef11-8a6b-6045bdf121e6.myshop.kalas.cc/en/
Here you can order and pay for all items in the Solihull CC range, including shorts, tights, and jerseys / skinsuits etc for delivery to your address. All items ordered from Kalas will be at full price.
This will be the way all kit will be ordered once the introductory jersey promotion has ended, but the shops are now OPEN for personal purchases. The shops will close on 30 November – the same date as the promotional offer ends.
In future the SCC shops will open periodically to enable members to order new kit. It needs to work this way for Kalas to be able to fulfil custom kit orders in a sensible manner. The expected first opening of the shops in 2025 will be 15-31 January.
We hope to see lots more club kit on show soon, - it’s taken a lot of hard work to get us to this point, and we are grateful for everyone’s patience.
SCC Members News - November 2024
Solihull CC Members News - November 2024
Clocks gone back – mudguards fitted, and wet, muddy roads already the norm. Time for shorter club rides, and the start of the social season.
Incident on Bidford-on-Avon Bridge – from Ian Cowan
We have received a complaint from a gentleman who lives in Bidford-on-Avon concerning the behaviour of one of our members. A cyclist wearing Solihull Cycling Club kit rode over the bridge ignoring the red cyclist dismount sign and when the cyclist was challenged by the gentleman who was accompanied by his wife, the cyclist verbally abused the gentleman using foul language which was overheard by the gentleman’s wife and other passers-by.
The gentleman was incensed by this behaviour and the attitude of the cyclist and has complained to us as well as taking further advice on the incident from the police.
Unfortunately, the behaviour of the cyclist has reinforced the impression with the gentleman, that many cyclists are increasingly bitter and aggressive towards other road users and members of the public.
I do not think this one incident is representative of the general attitude and behaviour of most of our members.
However, all members of Solihull Cycling Club must abide by the code of conduct that is published on our website. Any contravention of the code of conduct may result in disciplinary action being taken against the member. Amongst other things, the code of conduct requires that all members: follow the Highway Code, obey the law and “Conduct themselves in a reasonable manner relating to offensive language and temperament”.
The behaviour of the cyclist was reprehensible and embarrassing for the club. This incident has brought the good name of Solihull Cycling Club into disrepute and is exactly the reason why the code of conduct exists.
You are not an anonymous cyclist while wearing club kit and you should always be aware of the potential consequences of your actions, which may impact the reputation of the club, fellow club members and the wider cycling community. Until the bridge at Bidford-on-Avon is reopened you must dismount as instructed by the signs that are displayed.
In general, please be aware of the potential impact that your actions may have on other road users and members of the public. The behaviour of those people does not provide an excuse for us not following the code of conduct.
We all enjoy the experiences and benefits we get from riding our bikes, we should always try to share our general positivity with fellow road users and club members, not the opposite.
Club Subscriptions and Direct Debits 2025 – from Phil Rosenbloom
Club membership subscriptions will remain unchanged for 2025.
If you pay by direct debit your subs will automatically be paid via your existing mandate.
Do not fill in another Direct Debit form. Direct Debits will be collected on or shortly after the 4th February 2025
Membership Payment.
Existing Direct Debit - there is no need to send in an application form.
BACS - there is no need to send in an application form but please let Jean know how much you are paying.
Cheque - please send your cheque to me at 19 Thornby Avenue, Solihull B91 2BJ referencing who the member is.
Any cash payments (hopefully few) should be put in an envelope with the members name and put through my letterbox.
If you have any membership queries please contact -Jean Brownsword at membership@solihullcc.org.uk
For direct debit queries contact me via e mail to phil.rosenbloom@blueyonder.co.uk
REMINDER It’s a condition of SCC membership that everyone has competent personal liability insurance that covers participation in recreational cycling. The most reliable way to achieve this is through membership of British Cycling (mandatory if you race in BC events) or Cycling UK.
Club Kit - from Cliff Dobson
The 2nd and final try-for-size event at the annual Bring and Buy evening was very well attended, and orders for new jerseys at heavily discounted prices flowed in. The promotional period will end on 30 November, so if you want to get your hands on a new club jersey, check your inbox for a separate bulletin that provides a very comprehensive guide. It’s too long to include here.
Kalas have been busy manufacturing club jerseys ordered in September, and we expect these to be delivered during November.
Mince Pie Run – from Cliff Dobson
The best way to start the advent season is this familiar fund raiser, supporting our charity partner Solihull Wheels for All. Sunday 1stDecember at Lowsonford Village Hall from 10:30.
Donations of store bought or home-made cakes all help boost the money going to our charity. I know our SCC star bakers will provide lots of home baked goodies, but I still get nervous – not sure why, because you always deliver!
We'll notify drop off points for donations soon. Deadline 5pm on Saturday 30 November.
Dates for your Diary – planned, but not promised
Sun 1stDec – Charity Mince Pie Run – Lowsonford
Wed 29 Jan – AGM – Venue TBC
Sat 8 Feb – Annual Awards dinner – Robin Hood Golf Club
Sun 23 Feb – Reliability Rides Venue TBC
You can read this and the previous month’s newsletter at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/news-items
Expect the next newsletter to appear in your inbox around 9 December
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SCC Member’s Bulletin 4 November 2024
This Thursday 7th sees our Bring and Buy sale, but this year with the added attraction of the “try for size” club jersey showcase.
Venue: Woodbourne Sports Club
The Burrows, Rumbush Ln, Earlswood, Solihull B94 5LW
Sellers arrive at 6:30pm. Doors open at 7pm
Bring and Buy
This is your chance to sell unwanted cycling kit to club members, and for buyers to pick up that item they have been looking for. Great way to sell or buy components that have been superseded, but have plenty of life left. This is a “cash only” event – so you will need to visit the cashpoint.
There will be a “club table” where you can donate items which we will sell and use the proceeds to subsidise club activities. Please only donate sellable items – we don’t want to be a recycling centre.
New Club kit.
Our new club kit supplier Kalas will bring examples of the jerseys we are offering club members at a substantially reduced introductory price. You can try the jerseys on for size, and submit your order on the night. This marks the start of our 2nd and final promotional window. This is your opportunity to get hold of either the new recreational jersey, or the revamped race jersey before the kit returns to Kalas brochure prices in December. The club is funding this subsidy.
Fully paid-up members on 1 September are entitled to order one jersey for their personal use. Here's a reminder of the range available at this introductory price:
Short Sleeved standard
Elite Spinn Adult (£12)
Elite Spinn Junior (£0)
Short Sleeved premium
Pro Razor Adult (£52)
Long Sleeved standard
Devan is lightweight, Andorra/Flanders is warmer fabric
Devan Adult (£7)
Devan Junior (£0)
Elite Andorra (£18)
Active Flanders Junior (£7)
Long Sleeved premium
Temps Adult (£57)
No payment required on the night, - payment will be by BACS on or before the date you collect your jersey – details on delivery / collection will be available when we know Kalas has manufactured the jerseys.
We issued a bulletin about this in September, and added further information in the October newsletter. Top tip…. Why not bring along your best fitting club jersey so you can compare it with the jersey you plan to buy?
Can’t make it on Thursday? You can order your jersey after Thursday’s showcase, but will have to work out the right size by visiting the Kalas website at: https://f28ac303-4765-ef11-a670-7c1e521e1d5f.myshop.kalas.cc/en/size-guide/
You will then have to order via a special club order form – details will be repeated in the November newsletter – expected around 11 November
SCC members News - October 2024
After an indifferent summer, winter seems to have arrived early, with cold wet days bringing slippery roads. Add in low morning sun, kamikaze squirrels and we need to keep our wits about us. Just two more weeks until the clocks go back, and we dust off and fit mudguards – although quite a few of us have done this already.
Our annual open cyclo-cross event on 13 October was the usual success with lots of racing and not too much mud! With the club hill climb the previous day this brings an end to our competitive programme, although the cross racers have a few more events left in their season. The rest of us can already look forward to the social season.
Club Kit - from Cliff Dobson
This is an update on the information in the September newsletter
The initial promotional window saw a good response. The first orders for new club kit in the recreational design have gone to Kalas, with a target delivery to a single address around mid November. Orders for the revamped race kit were lower, so we have held these back until the 2nd and final promotional window opens at the beginning of November.
Kalas will bring samples of all the jerseys on offer in the promotion to the Bring & Buy sale on Thursday 7 November at Woodbourne Sports & Social Club, Earlswood. This will be the start of the 2nd promotion.
Some questions have inevitably arrived:
Sizing? – Kalas use European numerical sizing 1-8. Tall slim people have an additional option for a longer bodied jersey. Visit https://f28ac303-4765-ef11-a670-7c1e521e1d5f.myshop.kalas.cc/en/size-guide/ for ALL the sizing information.
As an example, I would say men’s size 4 is equivalent to L in our old Giordana kit, and 5 is Giordana XL. The fabric on the garments I saw at Tudor Grange seemed super stretchy, so it’s fair to describe the jerseys as snug fitting, but with room for a thicker base layer if it gets cold.
Payment? – We are massively subsidising onejersey per member, in either race or recreational design, from a restricted list of the standard and premium kit. See September newsletter for the range, and the price you will have to pay to get your jersey.
To pay please use BACS if at all possible, because we will expect most members will want to buy a jersey, and we want to make our treasurer’s life as easy as possible!.
Account Details: Solihull Cycling Club. Sort code 090154 Account 44043489
To make it easy for us to match payments to orders, please use reference Kalas Surname and for family orders the number of jerseys, eg Kalas Bloggs (3)
If you are unable to pay this way, we can accept payment by cheque.
How will I get my Jersey?
The delivery of promotional kit will be to a single committee address. Once we have matched the jerseys to the order and payment, you can either collect your jersey from a pick-up point, or at a specified event (eg Mince Pie Run). We’ll let you know once the first order has been delivered.
What if I want to buy additional kit or items not included in the promotion?
The focus to start with is getting as many members ordering their subsidised jersey.
Once we have received all orders for promotional kit, Kalas will then start to supply individual orders via their website, at FULL PRICE, with payment made directly to Kalas as a normal customer. The full range will include skinsuits, water repellent jackets, and plain or printed shorts / tights to match both jersey types.
As this is a completely new range of custom club kit, it will inevitably take time for the web-store ordering process to bed in.
Road closures affecting cyclists – from the committee
You may have seen the recent news item about tensions in Bidford following the closure of the bridge to motorised traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists are permitted to use the bridge, but cyclists are REQUIRED to dismount, - a red road closure notice is mandatory. Blue notices are advisory. The same applies to other road closures, and there have been plenty of them this year.
We received a complaint that an SCC club rider cycled over the bridge, and when challenged responded in a hostile manner. We understand there have also been similar complaints about other cyclists not walking across the bridge.
However frustrating this is, we have a club code of conduct that expects us to respond in a courteous and polite manner to any challenge, even if this appears to be unreasonable or there is provocation. We all know there are many unreasonably and even aggressive challenges, but two wrongs don’t make a right. Sometimes it might be better to ignore challenges and get on with our ride?
Dates for your Diary – planned, but not promised
Thu 7 Nov – Bring & Buy sale and 2nd Kalas showcase of the 2024 club race and recreational jerseys. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS
Sun 1 Dec – Charity Mince Pie Run – Lowsonford
Wed 29 Jan – AGM – Venue TBC
Sat 8 Feb – Annual Awards dinner – Robin Hood Golf Club
SCC Bulletin - 19 September 2024
New Club kit unveiled
Our club kit has been refreshed, and we have added a brand new recreational or leisure design to expand how we get noticed in races and on the road. Our new supplier Kalas is now ready to kit us out.
We want to return to the days when almost everyone wore club kit, and to encourage this, we are offering a massive promotional discount on a range of club jerseys in both the existing race kit and our new leisure design. This introductory promotion is available in two order windows, and for one jersey for the personal use of all paid-up members on 1 September.
Those who wish to race in BC road races and cyclo-cross events need to wear the existing registered race jersey. Either design is OK for CTT time trial / hill climb events.
We’ve never done anything this ambitious before, so please bear with us during the introductory offer. We expect a huge uptake of the new kit, so have restricted the offer to what will be the most popular jerseys. There are men’s, women’s and junior kit in both designs, and as well as the standard short and long sleeved jerseys, there are premium versions for those who prefer to buy these.
You won’t want to miss this – so act quickly to avoid disappointment. Once the promotion has finished, members will be able to buy from the full Kalas range at their RRP.
Our Chairman Ian Cowan has worked ultra hard to sort this out, and his detailed note follows. Keep checking the website and look out for Facebook and WhatsApp message during the promotional period.
Ian’s note – also posted on the SCC WhatsApp group
Last night Gavin from Kalas came to the Tudor Grange circuit with a selection of Kalas products so that we could check the sizing out and see what the kit "looks" like. We don't have the actual kit yet, just samples of the standard garments.
We are offering every active and paid up member of the club, one discounted jersey from the following list: The price in brackets after the name of the jersey style, is the balance of the discounted price that you will have to pay before you get your jersey.
Short Sleeved standard
Elite Spinn Adult (£12)
Elite Spinn Junior (£0)
Short Sleeved premium
Pro Razor Adult (£52)
Long Sleeved standard
Devan is lightweight, Andorra/Flanders is warmer fabric
Devan Adult (£7)
Devan Junior (£0)
Elite Andorra (£18)
Active Flanders Junior (£7)
Long Sleeved premium
Long Temps Adult (£57)
Everyone who wants to take advantage of the promotional offer must order using the following form for each member who would like a jersey, this includes each child in a family.
You can only have one discounted jersey!
Fill in the form carefully to make sure you order the correct jersey and pay particular attention to the size selection part – it’s catching a few people out! If you have trouble filling the form in, send me a note and I will help you complete the form. We will be creating a single order to send to Kalas for this promotion. The order will be delivered to one location, so you will have to come and collect your jersey when it arrives. You must pay before you collect the jersey, probably by BACS to keep our admin and costs down. We will send details on how you can do this later.
We needed to get our first order into Kalas by Sunday evening 22nd September, and we expect to receive the jerseys before the end of October. If you've missed the cut-off date, don't worry.....
We will have a second promotion around November for any club members who have missed this first promotion, and this will also give you a chance to see real examples of the new design before you make your choices. Kalas will be coming back to see us at the bring and buy on the 7th November, so you have another opportunity to see the range of kit and try it on for size.
Delivery of orders from the second promotion will be around or just after Christmas.
Outside of the promotion process which uses the form, you can buy anything you want from either of these websites shown below. The prices displayed there are what you will pay.
Why not visit the Kalas web store to see the full range for the new and existing kit, and look at their size guide? Sizing is European 1-8 rather than S/M/L/XL etc. The good news for taller members is sizes 1-4 are also available as 1+ to 4+ options.
New design
Kalas | Your Ride Made Better | Úvodní strana
Existing design (needed for BC promoted races)
Kalas | Your Ride Made Better | Úvodní strana
The website(s) will only be "open for business" at pre-arranged times, so that we can efficiently manage the ordering and manufacturing process. We will send out a calendar for the site opening times in the next few weeks.