CUCC Newsletter, November 1996 (Kens talk on racing and riding)

1 Nov 1996

Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:00:24 +0000 
(GMT) From: Rob English 
<95rje@eng.cam.ac.uk> Subject: THE 
CUCC COMIC NO. TWO

Welcome to the second edition of this occasional 
information loaded newsletter. Sorry if you didn't get the first 
one, but working out who and where everyone is takes a bit 
of sorting. Hopefully everyone is reading this.

The term has gone well so far, with the new members 
settling in, and the regulars continuing as normal. With at 
least four official club rides a week to choose from, there 
seems to be enough to suit everybody, from the muddy 
emteebee'ers to the serious roadies. And the touring rides, 
with some much needed proper organisation this term from 
Edward Lipman, are proving to be one of the most popular 
events.

People showing at the social has been a bit low – come and 
meet other members in their normal clothes (if you can 
recognise them). Wednesday nights, 9pm in the Pickerel 
(opposite Magdelene).

TALK BY THE GREAT KEN PLATTS
After this being so successful last year, we have again 
asked Ken to share his wisdom on bike riding with us. He 
will talk group riding technique – this is essential so that 
everyone understands the conventions and the discipline of 
riding safely in a bunch – and also about training methods 
and racing, so all who are thinking of racing next season 
can learn how. A short introduction: Dr. Ken Platts is a 
Manufacturing Engineering lecturer, as well as being a very 
experienced cyclist. He hs ridden for Cambridge, and some 
of his records still stand, as well as performing at both 
national and international level. There will be the chance for 
questions afterwards. Please try and attend, as this is a 
great opportunity for all CUCC members who have an 
interest in racing and riding in groups to learn more about 
these areas from one of the country's top riders.
The talk will be on TUESDAY 19th NOV at 7-30pm at the 
Press Site
lecture room. To find this, go down Mill Lane – about 40 
yards before
the river there is a car park on the right. Walk across car 
park to top RH corner. Door gives access to Man Eng 
Group and lecture room. If it is locked then ring the bell.

WOMEN'S CYCLING
Helen Clark has kindly offered to start some women's 
cycling activities to try and encourage more participation in 
what is a quite male dominated sport. The first event is a 
ride this Sunday (17 Nov), leaving Brookside at 1pm. There 
is also a meeting organised for seeing what the interest is 
like – this will be on Tuesday 27 November, 7.30pm at 
Wolfson – directions will be at the porters lodge.

FULL BLUE MIKE
I am delighted to announce that Mike Hutchinson has been 
awarded a Full Blue for cycling. This discreionary award 
was made due to outstanding acheivement in time triallling 
this season. Well done!

HANDBOOKS
You can now order your 1997 RTTC and BCF handbooks – 
cheques for 4.00 and 4.50 respectively to Tony Hornbuckle 
(93th@eng.cam.ac.uk)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS – ROAD
Saturday rides now leaving at 1.00. 
Tuesday and Thursday rides remain 
at 2.00.

TOURING RIDES
Tuesday/Thursday rides leave 1:30pm from Brookside until 
further notice. Average speed 16-17mph, about 40 miles, 
lights necessary.
Sunday: 9:30am Brookside, either a straight loop or ride out 
and return by train. Lights recommended in either case. 
Pace slower, distance longer – more relaxed than 
Tuesday/Thursday.
Watch the list, or contact Edward Lipman for details 
(ewj12@cam.ac.uk or 339780).