PCC News Round Up
Updated: Aug 10
Please make sure that you sign into the rides in Strava so that the Ride Leaders can see who is coming. If it's not on Strava, it's probably not been organised.
What's happening in the next 7 days
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Coming Soon:
The Peaky Blinder and Cheeky Grinder 2023
Sunday 10th September 2023 - Tickets are now on sale
It's a 70:30 split on sales with the Blinder's "Mendip Man" proving really popular. A few of us went out to test ride the Grinder route at the weekend. Both routes are going to be a great challenge and perfect way to end the season off. Check out the video if you've got a couple of spare minutes and please share / encourage any non members to sign up. The more the merrier.
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British Cycling - Summer of Cycling An off road (Car Park based) skills session with lots of fun cycling activities
Aimed at children aged 7-12 but we may extend this depending on interest
Please make sure that you have completed the parental consent form. If you don't we cannot accept the booking.
https://www.portisheadcycling.com/parental-consent
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Ben and Mandy’s Summerfest. 2nd September Lets have a day off the bike and enjoy a party. Join us at Somerfest in Clapton in Gordano. There will be activities and fun for all ages from 2pm, pudding club, a DJ and a great band in the evening. Parking and camping will be available. Tickets are limited and you need to prebook asap, tickets are available to all club members and you family and friends. £10 donation per adult please to help cover the costs and contribute to a charitable donation to Cancer Research UK.
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Swanage Hostel Weekend 14th October 23
We've currently booked 20 spaces at the Swanage Hostel for weekend of 14th October.
It's going to be a solid 95 mile ride there and back with a cafe and lunch stop planned into both rides.
It's a social event for all levels 1-3. If we get a good response they'll be an overflow list and I'll contact the Hostel to see if we can accommodate you.
The Price is £50 for one night's B&B. You'll need money for the cafe and lunch stops on both days plus any beer money and incidentals. There is no transport back up and you have to carry whatever you need for the weekend. Booking will be on a 1st come 1st served basis. More exact details regarding the stops and specific route will be available nearer the time.
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A club Wine Tasting Evening. Friday 17th November
We'll be hosting this at Majestic Wines in Portishead. The wine choices will all have a regional cycling theme.
Save the date - More details soon
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The Christmas fancy dress ride out and a lunch at The Royal - Saturday 2nd December
Save the date - More details soon
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PCC Trips - 2024
The details have been updated! Click on the link and take a look. Make sure that you register your interest as this will form the basis of the closed WhatsApp groups.
Club Cycling Trips | Portishead Cycling Club https://www.portisheadcycling.com/trips
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PCC Core Classes- An EPiC offer!
PCC and Epic teamed up a couple of months ago to start running a cycling specific core class on a Wednesday night at 8:30pm at EPiC Gym in Portishead.
The PCC Specific deal is that when a PCC member joins EPiC for £39 per month you get full access to EPiC's Gym and Classes PLUS the PCC exclusive core class. We used to pay £8 per session
https://epicmartialarts.co.uk/
This is a local company and not one of the big chains.
There is no fixed term on this contract with EPiC, so if it's not for you then you're not tied in.
EPiC have also confirmed that you can have 1 free trial session if you are thinking about joining in. Book A Free Session - Epic Martial Arts You can access the PCC Session on the list.
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Yoga
Monday, 7-8pm @ Jubilee Hall, Slade Road or
Tuesday, 7.30-8.30pm, St Barnabas Centre, West Hill.
You can book a 4 week pass at a discounted rate of £10 per session (£40 total) or £11 pay as you go if you can't commit to the 4 weeks. This can now all be done directly through France's website 👇
Any questions message Frances directly on 07518 136495 or Simon Gaywood on 07870588167