Mobile Cycle Club Goes North 2011

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North of England Visit: 28 May – 6 June 2011

At the end of May the Mobile Cycle Club will be back from Europe, and it’s coming to visit the North of England. From 28th May join us at the events listed below, you can also find the rides with the Rapha Rendezvous iPhone app:

• 28 and 29 May 2011: Giro Weekend at Nonnas Restaurant, Sheffield
• 1 June 2011: Cheshire evening ride with Royles
• 3 June 2011: Pennines Night Ride
• 5 June 2011: Ryedale GP and Ride with Deano

• Would you like the Mobile Cycle Club to visit your club?

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28 and 29 May 2011: Giro Weekend at Nonnas Restaurant, Sheffield

Join members of the Rapha Condor Sharp team on a steady two hour ride out into the Pennines, returning for a free pasta buffet and live screening of the epic final stages of the Giro d’Italia at the famed Nonnas Restaurant.

The first 30 people to RSVP for either (or both) days will each receive a Cycle Club limited edition musette and the Strada della Nonna cook book, to be collected on the day.
RSVP to laura.bower@rapha.cc

Time:
Saturday 28th May 2011 - 9am for a 9.30am departure. Giro screening from 1pm
Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/34662434
Sunday 29th May – 10am for a 10.30am departure. Giro screening from 2pm
Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/34663306

Location:
Nonna's Sheffield ltd
535-541 Ecclesall Road
Sheffield
S11 8PR
0114 268 6166
http://www.nonnas.co.uk/sheffield.html

Win a Week at Casa di Nonnas in Tuscany

Win a week for two at the beautiful Casa di Nonnas in Northern Tuscany near Lucca, the training ground of the pros, plus a Rapha Giro bundle worth over £200, including an Italian Country Jersey, Italian Arm Warmers and Knee Warmers and a Giro CD.

Enter on the day or online »
See more about Casa di Nonnas: www.casadinonnas.com

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1 June 2011: Cheshire evening ride with Royles

On Wednesday evening, 1st June, a rural ride in the Cheshire countryside will be departing from Rapha retail partner, Royles Cycling Store in Wilmslow, with coffee being served from the Mobile Cycle Club before and after the ride.

Time:
5.30pm for 6pm departure

Location:
Royles Cycling Store
Western House
Knutsford Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 6JA
http://www.royles.biz/

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3 June 2011: Pennines Night Ride

A challenging 100 mile ride through the night, celebrating the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and the ancient Pennines. Departing from the Manchester Velodrome at 11.30pm and returning at 5.30am. Refreshments will be served from the Mobile Cycle Club before and after the ride and at the mid-way point.

The ride goes into the Peak District and includes a double crossing of the Cat & Fiddle plus a number of opportunities to cut the ride short. Riders must ensure they have adequate lighting, although a limited number of USE lights will be available to buy or use during the ride.

This ride is unmarshalled and a route card will be handed out at the start.

GPS:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/434345
[Select EXPORT on righthand side of page to see options.]

Time:
11pm for 11.30pm departure

Start and finish location:
The National Cycling Centre
Stuart Street
Manchester
M11 4DQ
Follow directions for the National Cycling Centre, not Manchester Velodrome

Full directions:
http://www.nationalcyclingcentre.com/motorway_directions.html

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5 June 2011: Ryedale GP and Ride with Deano

Starting and finishing in the stunning grounds of Duncombe Park, Helmsley, the Ryedale GP is one of the favourites on the Premier Calendar circuit. Come and support the Rapha Condor Sharp team and accompany Dean Downing on a ride to watch a couple of circuits of the race before returning to the Mobile Cycle Club for a coffee and to see the finish.
http://www.ryedalegrandprix.co.uk/

Time:
The race starts at 11.30am and the ride with Dean will depart from the Mobile Cycle Club at midday for a steady two hour run.

Location:
Duncombe Park
Helmsley
York
North Yorkshire
YO62 5EB

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Would you like the Mobile Cycle Club to visit your club?

From the 30th May to 6th June, excluding the dates above, if you would like the Mobile Cycle Club to join you at the beginning and end of your club run, serving coffee from the famous Rocket Espresso machine, email laura.bower@rapha.cc with the day and time.