Hello All,

 

I have to say it is impressive to see how most of the riders have improved there fitness level in the last month.

It is nice to see how friendly and welcoming all the riders treat new people joining the group. Well done and keep it up.

 

The drivers of the support car mentioned that that they can only protect the riders when the stay in one lane.  So please try to avoid changing

lanes and crossing the line which separates the lanes from each other. Even though we have three support cars we are not immortal and we have to respect the rules of the road and ride as safe and predictable as possible.

 

We should keep the pattern of two riders next to each other and not to bulk up especially on and after the little climbs.

 

Stronger riders can help others by giving them draft to catch the group instead of passing them with high speed and leaving them behind.

 

If it comes to the split point at the Traffic light in Academic city please be sensible which distance you are planning to ride as the weather

conditions are more challenging at the moment. It is better to finish comfortable in the 70 group then struggling in the 100 km group.

 

Again many thanks to our SUPPORT DRIVERS last week - Donna, Julio and once again Uwe. It is very much appreciated by the whole group.

 

I friend of us I offering Samba Dancing Lessons so if you want to improve your bike handling skills give it a try ( Please see the flyer attached)

 

 

Thanks to all of you

 

Wolfi and Team

 

 

Apart from warning traffic that there are riders on the road the support cars have also managed to pick you those dropped from the pack, mend

punctures, patch up those who have fallen and have even topped up riders water bottles with extra cold water.  In the future, we would like each

support car to carry a file containing all riders’ emergency details, including insurance and next of kin information which will assist in a

speedy response in cases of emergency.

 

In order for this to work every week more volunteers are needed. There are over 80 riders joining the Friday rides and it would only take each person

to volunteer twice to cover the rides with 3 cars a week for the whole year. If you'd like to volunteer to drive support please email your details

to Francesca or Helen at; franticfran27@... or

helen.chastney@...

 

 

During the Coast to Coast ride Francesca and Andy organized some nice pictures of the riders.

 

We have an album in the shop and you can have a look at the pictures and order them if you like.

 

The price per picture is 5 Dirham and we will use the profit to organize some more safety equipment for our Friday rides like flashing lights and

first aid kits.

 

Quote of the Week

"I'm fascinated by the sprinters. They suffer so much during the race just to go to the finish, they hang on for dear life in the climbs, but then in the final kilometers they are transformed and do amazing things. It's not

their force per se that impresses me, but rather the renaissance they experience. Seeing them suffer throughout the race only to be reborn in the final is something for fascination." -- Miguel Indurain

 

 

I have attached a letter from Ahmed Barakat to the group.

 

Please see the EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM which you can print and keep it on your bike (maybe in your saddle back) so we know  who to contact so that we

know who to contact in case of an accident, and who you are insured with.

 

You can send us a copy as well which we will keep in the support car.

 

 

THE GIRO ITALIA HAS STARTED 06.05.06 up to 28.05.06.

I am looking forward to 3 weeks and 3550 km of high class cycling.

Get updates about the event at http://www.eurosport.com/cycling