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With over 600 members, Edinburgh RC is one of the biggest and most successful cycling clubs in the UK. We are involved in all types of cycling, including road, track , triathlon and mountain-biking. Joining the club is easy, and we welcome new members of all ages and ability. For younger riders, check out the Juniors section.

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Graeme Obree Ticket News

Arrangements have been confirmed for the club dinner. Tickets are priced at £18 for adults and £12 for under-16s for a 3-course meal. In addition to hearing the words of sagacity from the great man and his planned attempt on the HPV World Record, there will be a late bar till 12.30 so this promises to be a great night. Please come along and enjoy this social occasion. Ticket information follows:

Graeme Obree Guest of Honour for Club Dinner

Cycling legend to be the guest of honour at the ERC Annual Dinner on Friday 10 February at Myreside.

ERC Winter Duathlon Series, Event #1

After a couple of panics, Road works under the adjacent M9 bridge and the big New Year storm it looked like we'd be cancelling events for the second year running.

Guide athlete wanted

A new club member who is blind is looking for a (female) guide athlete to help her train and compete for triathlons.  Read on for more details and if you can help please get in touch.

2011 ESCA AGM Minutes

The 2011 AGM of the Association unanimously adopted a new constitution and accepted the interim executive's proposal to set the 2012 club affiliation fee at zero. The individual affiliation levy was kept at the zero rate set by the 2010 AGM.

Andrew McNicoll 1968-2012

ERC are sad to report the death of member Andrew McNicoll who died cycling to work on Thursday 5/1/12.

What's on this week

Sat 28 Jan 2012

09:30TRIRunning in Holyrood
Coached morning running sessions through January and February with Adam. Meet at the car park next to Holyrood Palace: Holyrood Car Park Map.
09:30RTTTRoad group rides
These are all comers rides also open to non club members and members of other clubs. (The 09:50 ride is the only group with a designated run leader.) Edinburgh RC recommends that riders limit themselves to a maximum group size of 14. Larger groups should split - this allows for a more consistent training effort and safer riding. All runs start from the Commonwealth Pool on Dalkeith Road. There are ~ four groups, starting with the 09:30 and getting progressively slower up to the 09:50 development ride. (If you get dropped don't worry - there should be a slower run coming along behind.) If the ride you choose is too slow, move up a group, don't make a road race out of it. Always ride safely and obey the Highway Code http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/Safety The 9:50am Development run will be led by a run leader and is aimed at riders who are not used to riding in a group. If you plan to undertake this ride it is very important that you read the guidelines on the FAQ part of this website,This ride is NOT for complete novices and you must have a road worthy bike and be able to cover 40 miles plus at about 15 mph to take part. For more information about the Saturday runs, please see the FAQ page: http://www.edinburghrc.co.uk/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=264&cntnt01lang=en_UK&cntnt01pagelimit=10&cntnt01returnid=95 Please ride safely and predictably, with consideration for your fellow riders, and above all within the rules of the road. The club's reputation rests with all of us. Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.
10:00MTBMTB Pentlands Hills
Our weekly jaunt into our local playground. May be cancelled in bad weather, if in doubt phone before setting out. Leaders are assigned approximately quarterly in advance. Today should be: (Steve Cannon 07970 575228) Metcheck weather forecast for the Pentlands: http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOBBIES/cycling.asp?zipcode=EH13 Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.

Sun 29 Jan 2012

09:20RTTTRoad Ride
The ERC Sunday run leaves from the Gilmerton crossroads (the junction of the B701 (Newtoft Street, Ferniehill Drive) and A772 (Gilmerton Road, Drum Street). There is a sign saying "Gilmerton" at the East side of the junction with bench seats behind it - that is where we meet. You can find the location here: http://tinyurl.com/yzv7z4u and you can see what it looks like here: http://tinyurl.com/yfh9ga9 The start time is the time the run leaves - so please aim to arrive at least 5 minutes ahead of that time. The Sunday run normally averages around 17 mph and is aimed at riders training to race or reasonably fit recreational cyclists. Riders are assumed to be self supporting and, while the group might have a café stop, this is not guaranteed, and riders should carry adequate food and drink. The group will always stop for punctures etc, and will aim to accommodate a reasonable range of abilities, but those significantly slower than the general pace of the group should be prepared to navigate their own way home. Routes vary from week to week, going East, South, or West, and usually sticking mostly to more minor roads. Distance varies according to season and weather, but is typically 50 – 70 miles, although shorter options are usually available. RUN PREPARATION Riding in a group has many advantages but it also places certain responsibilities on each rider. Punctures, mechanicals etc, whilst often bad luck, can be less of a trial if certain precautions are taken before the run Make sure your bike is safe - check your chain, brakes, wheels, rims and steering. Also ensure that nothing is loose (especially mudguards) or liable to fall off. Check your tyres - worn tyres are the single biggest preventable cause of punctures. Multiple punctures, apart from being a pain, won't endear you to other riders waiting for you on a cold day! Make sure you know how to fix a puncture - practice beforehand if you need to. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED You are likely to need the following equipment: * An appropriately serviced bike * At least one, but preferably two, spare inner tubes. * A working pump * Puncture repair kit - for those awful days when two tubes aren't enough. * Tyre levers * A multi tool - to adjust gears etc * Other optional tools e.g. chain breaker * Even in winter hydration is important, so each rider should carry a drinks bottle * Money - for the cafe stop * Waterproof * Solid carbohydrate source eg banana, raisins, jelly babies Individuals take part in any group rides at their own risk. Edinburgh RC and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides, and no liability in the event of an accident.
16:00TRICircuit training - CANCELLED
Circuit sessions are an excellent variation for winter time and will help to improve full body strength and core stability. The session will be running weekly through the winter. The session is open to all ERC members and will cost £3 per person per session.

Mon 30 Jan 2012

19:00TRITRI Swimming
Coached swimming at the Portobello Baths. Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching.
Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £10 for all swimming for 2 months (£15 for non-helpers - see 2010 Info Newsletter for details), or £3 per session.
We should all aim to get to the poolside at 6:55pm to start at 7pm sharp. We have to have a 5 minute changeover period between us and the next club. Edinburgh Leisure wanted this to be 10 minutes, so they will be monitoring us to make sure we are all out of the pool by 7:55pm sharp.
For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members: we are a friendly bunch.

Tue 31 Jan 2012

19:00TRITRI Running
This is a tri-specific session suitable for all abilities, and lead by a run leader (currently Alister R., Elise, or Chris). You can get individual attention on your run technique, if desired, from Alister! Meet at 7:00pm at the south-east corner of the Meadows (the traffic lights at Hope Park Crescent/Hope Park Terrace junction) for the warm-up to the start of the session, either elsewhere in The Meadows or on Arthur’s Seat.

The general pattern each month will be week 1: race pace efforts, week 2: hills, week 3: fartlek, and week 4: descending set.

Map of meeting point.
20:30TRITRI Swimming
Location: EH11 2AL
Coached swim session - Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching.
Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £10 for all swimming for 2 months (£15 for non-helpers - see 2010 Info Newsletter for details)), or £3 per session. For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members we are a friendly bunch.
I have been advised that currently club swimmers park either in the surrounding side streets (if they can find a space) or in Somerfield car park (on Dalry road). The general consensus is that it isn't a problem parking there for 2 hours at that time of the evening. There is also railing space outside Dalry baths for locking bikes. I would advise getting there early the first week if you are driving.

Wed 1 Feb 2012

20:00TRITRI Swimming
Coached swim session - Beginners are very welcome to join the development lane for more specialised coaching. 8pm start should allow members to compete at Kirky and then get a swim in later.
Non-members are welcome to try out before they join the club. Cost is £10 for all swimming for 2 months (£15 for non-helpers - see 2010 Info Newsletter for details)), or £3 per session.
For information on races, how to enter, how to get there, how to join the club and Triathlon Scotland just ask the coach or any other members - we are a friendly bunch.

Thu 2 Feb 2012

19:00TRITRI Running
Running interval training with City of Edinburgh AC, coached by Alex McEwan. All ERC members are welcome to join in. Starts and finishes with a 10min warm up/down. Intervals last approx 20mins. Suitable for all standards.

Fri 3 Feb 2012

19:00TRITRI Swimming
Uncoached swimming at the Portobello Baths, we have one lane in the pool.
Note that this session is not available for those on drop-in fees, but only for those who are paying yearly or monthly swim fees.
More events »

Scottish Cycling Ingliston Crit Series

Ingliston criteriumEvent information and results for the popular ERC criterium series

Winter Duathlon Series 2011/12

A series of 3 open events on January 14th, February 4th, and February 25th 2012

For details of how to enter online, and the latest results, please visit the ERC Winter Duathlon Series page

ERC Sunday run

It's not all racing! Find out more about our regular social Sunday group rides

Women's racing

We have one of the biggest women's club memberships in the UK. Find out more about racing with the ERC women

ERC Awards List 2010

2010 Season Awards and Winners

Club Roll of Achievement

Notable performances recorded by ERC members

The Bicycle Works
The Tri Centre
Field and Lawn - Marquee Hire UK
Martin Currie Charitable Foundation
Back2Fitness
Thanks to the club sponsors for their support