CANCELLATION OF RELIABILITY TRIAL - SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY

Due to the weather, the Club had little choice but to cancel the event on the grounds of the safety of the participants.

Our apologies to all those who were looking forward to the ride, but it was decided that an early decision made on an accurate forecast of the weather was the correct course of action and on the day, this turned out to be absolutely justified.

Bob Bragg, the organiser, would like to send his sincere thanks all those who were involved in the organisation of the event and to those who were intending to take part.   

The Reliability Trial is a annual feature of the Clubs' activities and we hope that anyone intending to ride will come back next year.  Have a look at our other events for the year, and remember, we ride out every Wednesday and Sunday throughout the year.  We look forward to seeing you in the future.

Below are details of the Leicestershire Road Clubs' Reliability Trials on the 19th of February, we wish them more luck with the weather !

New VTTA 'Standard Times' have been adopted and will commence for the 2012 Season 

Following on from our news item of the 13th of January, the VTTA have now adopted the new 'Standard Times' commencing this season.

Full details in the 'Latest News' section and a 'Link' ( No.14 ) on on our 'Links' page will take you directly to the new standard tables on the VTTA website.

Any comments you have - put them on the 'Forum' page - how will this affect you ?

Our Next Local Cycling Event Cycling Event - Sunday 19th February 2012  

Leicestershire Road Clubs' Reliability Trial will be on Sunday the 19th of February over 4 different routes.  Full details can be found at : www.coritaniancrippler.org.uk 

Emergency First Aid - An Evening Presentation from The Red Cross - 22nd March - See News Item

Rieta Simmonds is organising an evening presentation by the The Red Cross, specifically tailored to first aid treatment for emergency and cycling specific injuries.

The evening will be for Ratae members only and will be held at The Aylestone Leisure Centre on a Thursday evening in place of a regular club night.  The date will be Thursday the 22nd of March.

There will be a minimum attendance required to hold the evening and up to a maximum of 20 places available.  There has already been a significant interest shown.

The presentation is scheduled for 2 hours, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, and there will be a small charge made for attending.

More details will appear here in due course, but in the meantime if you are interested in attending then please contact Rieta on 0116 2392845 to register your name, so as not to be disappointed.

AND 

         Were you aware that Rita herself, was awarded a Certificate in Emergency First Aid by The Health and Safety Executive in November 2011 ?   -   'You will feel safer when she is out with us'     

NEW - Details of Early Season Time Trials at Gilmorton - March 2012

The Club will hold three early season 10 mile Time Trials on the Gilmorton Circuit.

The dates will be Saturday the 10th and 17th of March for Individual Time Trials, and a new 10 mile 'Two Up' Time Trial to be held on Saturday the 24th of March.

PLEASE NOTE  that only pairs will be eligible to participate in the 'two up' event on the 24th. 

The events will begin at 11.00am with signing at the start, prior to that time.

Full details are listed in the 'Upcoming Events' section.

Leicester Forest C.C. - MTB - Time Trial - 26th February 2012

L.F.C.C. have organised a Mountain Bike Time Trial event near Ashby de la Zouch.  All age groups are catered for.

Details at : http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/76990/Leicester-Forest-CC-MTB-Time-Trial 

NEW - Clothing Now Available to Order - See 'Latest News Section for Full Details / Prices etc.

The Committee have elected to return to Impsport to supply the Ratae Club Clothing.

It will now be possible to obtain Club clothing without being restricted by having to make a minimum order, as with the previous supplier.

We are looking to make an initial order and full details of the ordering procedure, items, sizes and costs will be posted shortly.  All those who wish to purchase clothing are then asked to contact me through this site with their requirements.

NEW - 2012 Hill Climb will be on Sunday 23rd September 2012

The Club Hill Climb Championsip will be held at South Kilworth on Sunday the 23rd of September 2012.

Full details are in 'Upcoming Events' section.

NOTE - The Freewheel Trophy Event will not take place on this date or at this venue.  It is proposed to hold the freewheel event at an alternative location on another date, yet to be decided.

We are looking for an organiser for this event - if you are interested please contact Bob Bragg.

NEW - Membership Subscriptions Due and Members' Details Update

Membership subscriptions are now due, please ensure that yours reaches Zoe Nelson-Judd as soon as possible.

Zoe is also lookng to ensure that all Members Information, ie Addresses, Telephone Numbers etc. are up to date.  If you have changed yours in the past 2 or 3 years or feel that yours may be out of date, please contact her.

NEW - Looking For Olympic Torch Marshals

Oadby and Wigston D.C. are looking to enlist marshals for the passage of the Olympic Torch on Monday the 2nd of July 2012.  As yet there are no details as to the time or duration.

If you wish to volunteer for this once in a lifetime opportunity, then contact Sadie Garratt. 

Social and Jazz Band Evening - Thursday 1st March 2012 - ( 6.00pm for 6.30pm )

Following last years' success, the Club is to hold another social evening with a Jazz Band for entertainment.

There will be a 3 course meal at the Taste Restaurant, Southfields College followed by the Band playing.

Tickets are £15.00 per head, obtainable from Colin Pattison.

Can those who are attending please ensure that their payments reach Colin before the end of January.

The next Committee Meeting will be held on the 2nd of March 2012

Any items for discussion please contact Bob Bragg.

2012 Evening 10 mile Time Trial Series - Six Hills, Course A10/11

As last year, our 'Evening 10' series will consist of 6 time trials held in conjunction with The Leicestershire Road Club.

The dates and times are now in the 'Upcoming Events' section.

The VTTA are currently considering proposals for a new table of 'Standard Times' and these will be used for this series.  There is a link in the 'links' section to the VTTA webpage that gives the tables for you to view.  Click on the distance you wish to view and then drop down to view the new tables.  There are significant changes from the present times.

The entry fee to the evening series, payable on the night, will be £3.50.

The organisers are Keith Bentley and Graham Green ( L.R.C.)

Table Top Sale Evening Will Be Repeated Next Year

After an encouraging evening, the event will take place again on the 3rd Club night of 2013, ie. Thursday the 17th of January.  The event is shown in 'Upcoming Events' and more details will be posted nearer the date.

Early Notice Of Dates for 2012 - 'Get Them In Your Diary Now'

Ratae Open 10 mile Time Trial   -   Saturday 11th August

Ratae Open 25 mile Time Trial   -   Saturday 29th September 

Using The 'Forum' Page 

Others Are ! - Make your Point, Post a Reply or Simply Speak with Others !

To gain access to the 'Forum' page on the website, you will first need to log in.

Method 1. -  Using the 'global' username and password that has been given out to members.

( This access code is available to all members of the Ratae R.C. ) 

To log in, look for the 'login' box at the bottom left of this page and click on the red 'log in' next to the padlock.  Enter the 'global' username and password to log in.

Method 2. - ( Recommended ) - By creating your own forum account with individual username and password  

In the 'login' box, enter the username and password you wish to register.  Click on the words 'create an account' and a page will open where you can enter your details and thus register a personalised user account.  The username and password registered by you can then be used to log in in future and will show any posts or replies you make, as being left by you. 

You will receive an email to the email address you have entered, confirming your registration. 

Once completed, remember to log out by returning to the 'Home/Welcome' page and clicking on the red cross at the bottom left of the screen. 

Any problems, then please get in touch with me through the 'Email Us' page and I will help you to sort it out. 

Peter Moss