HCSCC

HCS is wheelie pumped to announce sponsorship of The Tour of Flanders Live @ Blackmore Sports and Social Club – Sunday, 5th April 2020 - FREE admission. There’s ample parking, a licence bar, and catering by The Feel Good Café, masters of vegan delights. Secure bike parking is available (£1).

Before the race goes live, cyclists can sneak a ride. All cyclists are welcome to partake in the pedalling …and then hit the showers! Showers and changing rooms available.

HCSCC proudly sponsors alongside Blackmore Sports Apparel, SMP London, Active Essex Foundation, Momentum Cycles, The Feel Good Café, and Brentwood Brewing Co. There are whispers Brentwood Brewing Co has a special beer for the big event.

Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, or you love the look of lycra, this event is for you! If interested, reserve your place at Tour Of Flanders Live!

Want to join HCSCC? We ride Sunday mornings in two groups: beginner & experienced. For more information on how to join visit: www.hcscc.co.uk. Head to our Strava to view recent rides!

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What a ride at our OPEN DAY yesterday! Our beginner and experienced cyclists joined up after the big cycle for a well-earned tea and coffee at Ona Plate - one of the best places in Shenfield. Today, we feel the burn, but it was so worth it. Send us a message if you are interested in joining us next Sunday!

Our first OPEN DAY is in 3 days! Check out this article from BikeRadar for 3 key ingredients to get the perfect saddle position. https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-get-your-bike-saddle-height-right/

HCSCC OPEN DAY is in 3 days so here are 3 key ingredients to get the perfect saddle position, as listed by BikeRadar:http://ow.ly/QH7h50y8XoM Definitely check this article out!

1) Bike saddle height
2) Saddle fore/aft
3) Saddle tilt

"After adjustments have been made, if you still haven’t found true comfort, keep moving things around. Don’t forget to document your changes, and how your body has responded.

If you’re not finding comfort within a few centimeters of your starting point, it’s likely time to head to your local bike shop to investigate your seat shape and width.

Following [these instructions] provides only a good starting point for setting your bike saddle up correctly. The way you move on the bike, what your lifestyle is like off the bike, and what types of self-care you engage in all dictate how you sit atop and pedal a bike.

Don’t listen to what worked for your friends, listen to your body. If something aches, try something new. If things are good, document the position and leave it alone!"

HCSCC's first OPEN DAY is only 4 days away! Read further for 4 Rites of Passage any road will relate to.

Our OPEN DAY is FREE on Sunday, 2nd February at 9AM. Meet us outside Shenfield Station. Coffee and teas are on us after the casual 20 mile ride.

HCSCC first OPEN DAY is in 4 days. Here are 4 rites of passage from bikeradar.com that every can relate to.

1) Falling off - we have all been there. Wear a helmet as protecting your head is key. Try to aim your fall - Grass is softer than tarmac. Get off the road as soon as you can to avoid oncoming vehicles. Be sure you are healthy enough to ride before getting back on your bike. Once you’re sure you’re okay, get a good shot of any injury. Sharing photos of ‘road rash’ is a definite rite of passage, extra kudos is given for those who’ve managed to rip through Lycra.

2) Road Rage - drivers can be aggressive toward cyclists, even if you are the most careful rider. Take yourself out of harm's way if a car drives aggressively around you. Do not engage as it only escalates things - but do keep a mental note for storytelling purposes later.

3) Going clipless - clipless means riding 'clipped-in' to your pedals. Gravity and the clipless cyclist are not friends. If your bike stops moving forward, it will fall over. Cyclists unused to clipless riding find their perspective suddenly changes: they no longer fear riding fast, but travelling slowly is terrifying!

4) Bonking - Cyclists ‘bonk’ when the body’s reserve of glycogen runs out. People bonk in different ways - some experience headaches, nausea, blurred vision and even shaking. All get a dramatic loss of energy, as they are literally running on empty. To overcome it foods and drinks that return glycogen quickly to the body are essential.

HCSCC OPEN DAY is 5 days away so here are 5 tips for .

OPEN DAY - Sunday, 2nd February, 2020 @ 9AM
Meet outside Shenfield Station
20 mile casual ride with FREE coffee and tea at the finish line.

Here are 5 tips to honour 5 days until our HCSCC OPEN DAY!

1) Safety first - wear a helmet & reflective gear, follow traffic laws, and be aware of your surroundings.

2) Find the right bike for you - choose a bike that fits your budget and it the right size for you. Consider investing in a bike for the road first as they are lightweight and designed for paved bike paths and city streets.

3) Create a habit - like any new physical activity, cycling will push your body. Decide when you are most likely to go for a ride and stick to it! Set goals to encourage yourself, and do your pre-ride prep to prevent any excuses.

4) Join a cycling group - (ahem, HCSCC) This is a great way to learn from other experienced cyclists, get motivated to get better, and make new friends. Plus, if you join a group, you don't have to plan your ride!

5) Try different styles - as you cycle more and more, find out what styles you like best. Is is climbing, sprinting, or time trialing? Try them all! It is all part of becoming a well-rounded cyclist.

Our HCSCC OPEN DAY is Sunday 2nd February starting at 9AM outside Shenfield Station. Coffee and teas are on us after our casual 20 mile ride. We hope to see you there!

9 DAYS until HCSCC's first OPEN DAY. Here are nine inspirational quotes to get you wheelie excited for the big day, 2nd Feb at 9AM!

1) "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein

2) "Ride as much or as little, as long or as short as you feel. But ride." - Eddy Merckx

3) "When your legs scream stop and your lungs are bursting, that's when it starts. That's the hurt locker. Winners love it in there." - Chris McCormack

4) "Crashing is a part of cycling as crying is a part of love" - Johan Museeuw

5) "When my legs hurt, I say: 'Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!'" - Jens Voigt

6) "It never gets easier, you just get faster." - Greg LeMond

7) "You can't get good by staying at home. If you want to get fast, you have to go where the fast guys are." - Steve Larsen

8) "Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike." - John F. Kennedy

9) "It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them." - Ernest Hemingway

Great turnout for the Memorial Ride from

Here's to hoping there is better weather this weekend. Keep your eye on our page for updates!

On Sundays we ride! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we want to cycle with you. Our beginner group is perfect for those who want to try something new or are in recovery from injury.

Starting all together, we then split off into two different paths in pursuit of one common destination, a cafe for a cup of tea!

We are a fun bunch who loves cycling and we want you to love it too. Be brave and join us! Don't miss out on this beautiful summery weather.