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My first... series
Find out what its like to ride your first ever event. Series includes: Road race, time trial, track, cyclo cross, reliability ride and tandem.

We love David Duffield
Lots of reader emails about Lord David of Duffield as well as some interesting anecdotes. Its good to have him back on air again!

What we get up to
here's a few photos that give a flavour of what some of our members have been up to recently

Sean's first clubrun
Sean tries his hand at one of our Saturday rides and loves it so much he signs up almost immediately *and* gives us a great write up on a great ride

Ajays Tour of Flanders
Ajay takes a trip over to Belgium to try riding some of what the pros ride!

Jeff's first race
jeff shows us how easy it is to take the step up from a leisure cyclist to a racing cyclist

Addiscombe summed up in a few words!
This one needs speakers!

Tim's Pictures
Cycle tourist Tim has been out and about snapping the more sedate side of what makes cycling so much fun

Introduction to timetrials
Timetrialling is both one of the easiest routes into cyclesport and also one of the most rewarding types of competition for all levels of cyclists. We demystify it for you here.

Tour of Britain.
Not only did the Tour of Britain provide a chance to see some of the best bike racers in Europe racing in London but it was also a chance for some Addiscombe members to shine at Westminster!

The first time trial
From 1929 a founder member of Addiscombe recounts how things used to be

My first tandem club run
Tamar has tried most types of riding so it was just a matter of time until a tandem made its appearance!

Ski Race
Its not just about the bike. When you get used to riding with friends on the club run regularly you can turn your new found fitness to almost anything as Sylvain proves

Gallery
Loads of new pictures of all things two wheeled

If you are looking for all our previous stuff then click here to view the archives

BEGINNERS

Addiscombe beginner's guide
Find out how you can become a racing cyclist.

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EVEN MORE LAID BACK?

Addsicombe rides are very laid back informal affairs but we recognise that for family cycling with young kids we have friends up the road in Mitcham who do things like that better than we can. Click their logo to view their website

Hidden away in Croydon is the award winning Cycling For All group. They can provide cycles for those with disabilities who might never have considered cycling as realistic pastime. With their dedicated help children and adults have amazed themselves at what they have been able to do with pedal power!

CLUB RUN

Addiscombe surpass another milestone by getting 73 riders out on a Saturday clubrun.

TEA AND CAKE

Cafe list
Discover the hidden cyclist's cafes of South East England. Plan a ride out to sample one or submit your favourites to us.

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