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Hey! Does anyone have the planned route for this? I went on it years back and bloody loved it.

I'm keen to do with my office before Xmas (obvs), but we can't make the Wednesday as have another do.

Cheers!

Back to work now and it seems all very surreal.

Thanks for your support. It took me so much longer than planned, but I am so proud of our little group at the back and so happy I got to the finish.

@hippy thanks for sharing Mike's quote. This race has definitely had a huge impact on me, far greater than I could have ever imagined. I was so nervous about riding it solo but so glad I did.

Hey guys!

Dov mentioned this thread so I thought I'd give you an update.

Had tons of mechanicals early doors which meant I had to spend ages in or trying to find bike shops. Planned to make the time back but the heat, my interesting route planning and having to stop and charge frequently has hindered me.

I am loving it, it's pretty brutal and is totally testing my head, body and route planning! plan to finish but have defo been enjoying a more leisurely race, with a few beers most nights 🙈

Well done hippy you are an animal!!!

We are hiring! Perfect for someone who has PR experience and bloody loves cycling. Details below, feel free to message me for more info. Cheers!

More info on the company here

VACANCY: PR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Salary: £27k-£31k, dependent on experience

Full time, London
28 days of paid annual leave including Bank Holidays

Please send a covering letter & CV to:
Adam Tranter, Managing Director: adam@fusion-media.co.uk. No agencies thanks.

Fusion Media, the specialist endurance sport agency, is seeking an experienced PR Account Manager to work across UK and European briefs in their versatile and fast-paced PR team. The candidate will have previous experience in PR and be very passionate about sport. A good knowledge about cycling and running – both from a participation and sporting standpoint – is desirable.

Working as part of a versatile and fast-paced team of ten, the successful candidate will be comfortable working on a variety of different projects and managing on-going relationships with clients and specialist, fitness and national media both in the UK and Europe. The candidate should be a self-starter and be confident pro-actively pitching ideas and stories, as well as building relationships with key media.

A Bit About Us
We’re Fusion Media – an endurance sport PR and social media agency, with deep roots within cycling.

We talk authentically to passionate and knowledgeable cyclists, runners and endurance athletes across the UK and Europe.

We have a proven record for delivering. We pride ourselves on the relationships and influence we have across specialist and national media. We’re a team of endurance sport experts that know our audience and how to talk to them.

Our way of working is simple, we don’t like to overcomplicate things. We live and breathe sport and really enjoy and believe in what we do. We’re a growing agency and work with some of the best and most interesting names in the sector.

The Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for coming up with creative ideas, pro-active and reactive news stories and will have great relationship management skills. They also need to have excellent attention to detail, have a first class writing ability and be able to provide ongoing day-to-day support across several clients. They will be comfortable on the phone and meeting new people, as well as being a multitasker.

Key tasks:
– Work with Account Director and fellow PR Managers to plan and secure coverage that meets client objectives.
– Develop campaign and PR strategies for clients.
– Media liaison – day-to-day communication in person and on the phone with freelance and staff journalists in both the UK and Europe, building, retaining and developing relationships.
– Client communication – regular interaction with our clients to keep them informed of our progress and successes. Their success is our success.
– Reporting – Working with the junior PR team to create and share clear and insightful reports for clients.
– Creative thinking – brainstorming great ideas and researching new PR opportunities to win coverage and recognition for clients.
– Work with Managing Director on new business pitches and new client on-boarding.
– Getting stuck in and helping out where required – we’re a small agency, hard work and flexibility is very important.

Rest of info can be found here: http://www.fusion-media.co.uk/vacancy-pr-account-manager/

We're hiring, so thought it only right to post the job here.

Some info below... full job spec can be found on our website

We work with some really great brands, including Strava and Etixx - so if you have PR experience and keen to work within the cycling industry do get in touch. We're looking to recruit ASAP.

My email is wiesia(at)fusion-media.co.uk

Cheers!

Wiesia

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PR Account Executive - Fusion Media

Salary: Competitive
Full time, London

Fusion Media – a specialist cycling and endurance sport PR and social media agency is seeking a PR Account Executive to work in their versatile and fast-paced PR team. The candidate will have previous experience in PR and be very passionate about sport. A good knowledge about cycling and running – both from a participation and sporting standpoint – is desirable.

Working in a small team, the successful candidate will be comfortable working on a variety of different projects and managing on-going relationships with clients and specialist, fitness and national media. The candidate should be a self-starter and confident pitching stories in person and on the phone, as well as building relationships with key media.

The Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for coming up with creative ideas, pro-active and reactive news stories and will have great relationship management skills. They also need to have excellent attention to detail, have a first class writing ability and be able to provide ongoing day-to-day support across several clients. They will be comfortable on the phone and meeting new people, as well as being a multitasker.

Key tasks:
– Assist Account Managers with day-to-day PR tasks, such as press release writing and coverage reporting.
– Media liaison – day-to-day communication in person and on the phone with freelance and staff journalists, building, retaining and developing relationships.
– Client communication – regular interaction with our clients to keep them informed of our progress and successes.
– Reporting – Working with the team to keep our internal records up-to-date and assist with creating reports for clients.
– Creative thinking – brainstorming great ideas and researching new PR opportunities to win coverage and recognition for clients.
– Getting stuck in and helping out where required – we’re a small agency and flexibility is important.

Free for spectators x

Still no excuse for moving on the track without looking - don't care who you are and how long you have ridden for.

Fingers crossed the rain stays away for Sunday.

Agreed, I'm quite jealous there isn't a session like that for men, but I know if there was it would be rammed and lose its worth.

Dov, do you not think that the opening of Lee Valley will take some of the pressure off HHV? I suspect things will become a bit more 'normal' once that kicks off.
At the moment it seems like its bursting at the seams on a Saturday/Monday.

As a separate note, my girlfriend has recently started doing the Mule Bar Girl Sunday sessions, I went to watch on Sunday and I have to say that I was really impressed. Not only do the coaches create a fun, friendly atmosphere but the actual quantity/quality of coaching and instruction the riders receive is fantastic. Every single person in the session left with a smile on their face.

We are working super hard to make sure all girls - no matter their level of riding - are catered for this year, so great to hear good feedback.

Although they are fun sessions we are also trying to be really strict about track etiquette so it becomes automatic. I could not believe that one of the posts I read on the Sat training thread about a guy moving down the track with out looking just because the rider below shouted 'last man'. This scares me!

I have some 37 DHB shoes if anyone fancies them? Brand new never worn £30

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&utm_source=pla&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&kpid=5360438333

xxx

It seems the number of riders in the bunch who are not following simple track etiquette is growing and growing, which in turn is going to lead to more crashes. Surely it is the level of skill in the bunch that needs to be addressed which is tough when all you need to do is spend £70 on a BC license and rock up and race. It's not just on the track, the same is happening on the road.

Heal up everyone!

Seems like it was similar circumstances to the last big crash, which I am still off the bike from almost 3 months down the line. It seems like these big bunch races with different cats don't work that well as many of the riders don't have the experience to cope with sudden changes in pace, etc, etc. How can you blame the rider when they are never pulled up for bad habits or may not realise they are riding badly?

With such an influx of new riders it may mean that the whole approach to racing needs to change to accommodate this. In the past newbies would only be a small percentage and it would be the regular experienced riders who would make up the majority of the racing field - so if one or two riders were acting like plonkers it was easy to spot and also avoid.

Crashing is part of racing and I accept this, but e are not pros and we all have to go to work or school the next day. It is a hobby we do for fun so it is important to try and make it as safe and enjoyable as possible.

I know its going to be awesome. Just finishing flyer off now and will aim to get some flyers done ASAP. Thanks for your support. I have a video from last year - how do I post it on here? x

After the resounding sucess of last year's event, VeloJam is back for 2013 and promises to even bigger and better!

AnaNichoola Velo Jam is a women's only track event brought to you by Team MuleBar Girl - Sigma Sport. The concept is based on the belief that something needs to be done to tap into all the women out there who want to give track racing a go. With a hefty cash prize pot plus loads product prizes, AnaNichoola VeloJam will be attracting and rewarding racers of all abilities from elite through to novice riders.

As an event we are proud to offer three categories - A Cat, B Cat and Go-Race - allowing women the unique opportunity to race against other riders of similar ability.

*A Cat - Aimed at seasoned track riders (Must be 16yr plus or apply for exemption. British Cycling full race license required)

• B Cat - Aimed at those who are fairly new to track racing or are not as fit/strong as A Cat riders (Must be 16yr plus or apply for exemption. British Cycling full race license required)
  
• Go-Race - Aimed at newbies to track racing - you must have ridden the track before and be comfortable with group riding. (Must be 16yr plus or apply for exemption. No British Cycling license required - however British Cycling now charge a £5 surcharge to enter if you are not a member).
  
  

Date: 5th October
Time: 4-9pm
Location: Herne Hill
Entry: £15 before £20 on day
Racing: Omnium style racing split into A, B and C (GoRace) Categories. No license required for the Go-Race / Novice category.
For more info or to enter, please visit: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/97357/AnaNichoola-VeloJam

Most of the info you need is above - working on this year's flyer as we speak!

We will be focusing on all of the races in VeloJam races in our women's track sessions on the lead up to the event. We have gone for the later time as keen to make this into a party as well as a race :-)

Shout if you have any questions,

Love V xxx

I am broken at the moment, so unfortunately off the bike so could not ride.

I heard there were almost 100 ladies turning up for the official Rapha one which is bloody amazing and something that should be commended. A few years ago this would have been unheard of.

Let's celebrate this and not moan about it. So what if there were guys who were leading it. I know first hand, from running our ladies track sessions, that it is not always possible to have all women running it and we rely on men heavily to put it on.

Surely better having men leading the ride than no ride at all?

As a brand the women's 100 has been a huge success and must of got thousands of women riding round the world - as well as women'c cycling in the more mainstream press. I have thought that Rapha have not done enough for women's cycling in the past but surely this is not seeing women as an after thought but taking a step in the right direction?

It'd be nice if female professional cyclists also had some kind of minimum wage. You know, like the men do.

it would be nice if they actually got paid! I know too many who don't even get a wage.

Racing and crashes go together - i know this. But is just seemed a ridiculous crash.

i think there is more 'dodgy' riding than there has been previously in the B's. People taking unnecessary risks, surging pace, not looking past wheel in front and not holding their lines is becoming more common. Maybe it is just more obvious due to bigger bunch.

I remember politely asking a guy why he almost took me off the track on a saturday morning training session, when he just switched line without looking, and he just yelled at me :-)

i am all for doing anything we can to reduce risks, its super crappy to crash especially in low key fun races.

yeah thats what i thought, the pace suddenly eased and then carnage.

i think there are enough riders to split now, although i know they wouldnt have been able to get 2 x 20k in if they split the group. my issue is that i am not strong enough to sit out of trouble at the front when a's/b's together and when there is such a huge bunch and you are at the back - you risk getting caught up in a crash.

are all the a/b races run together now? i havent been for a few weeks. not much point having two categories if they always race together is there?

i dunno - lots of strong people in there who arent that great at riding in a bunch, but i guess there is only one way of improving and thats to race - we were all there once.

just real shame so many came down.

Just back from fracture clinic, where a bumped into VCL Josh having his follow up appointment.

My shoulder is worse than originally thought which is a bummer and i have to have an op next weekend to fix it back together. although still counting my blessings that i didnt come off as bad as the poor VCL guy.

Anyone riding at the front know why the crash happened?

Not sure about VCL guy, fingers crossed he is ok. The rest of us were all in same ward together until early hours this morning.

it was ridiculous, there were people all over track and no where to go.

It is the VCL guy who came off worst, poor thing - wishing him speedy recovery.

Laura has lots of road rash and broken jaw, but ok. Josh from VCL suspected broken wrist and i bust my shoulder.

can't believe so many of us ended up in hospital.

Ambulance guys were amazing!

Sorry ladies - completely forgot to update this page. Construction work is still going on so proposed opening date is 30th March so first ladies session will be the 31st March.

Sorry xxx

Date: Sessions run weekly from Sunday 3rd March, 2013

Time: Official time is 5pm - 7pm [Please note it will run at an earlier time of **4-6 **until the clocks change]

Where: Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Rd, Herne Hill

Price: £6 [**I assume prices are staying same as 2012]

Equipment: Hire bikes available FoC. If you need one, pls arrive at least 15 mins before the session so you have time to pick your bike up and adjust the saddle etc. You can change pedals if you want to, but pls bring your own tools to do so. Helmets are available to borrow, but I would strongly suggest you bring your own.

Clothing: Please ensure you wear long sleeves and gloves. Padded shorts are advisable as saddles are not the best.

Beginner Inductions: If you are new to the track, this session is perfect for you. We will give you a one-to-one induction at the start of the session and take you through the dos and don'ts of track riding. Once you are inducted you will join in the general session.

Main Session: The session caters for track riders of all abilities. Riders will be spilt up according to ability and the sessions will be tailored every week to make sure everyone gets a great work out. Throughout the season we will be working on basic skills such as; group riding, holding a wheel, changes, riding the banking, sprinting and basic race scenarios. And then for those who want to, more advanced skills such as standing starts, keiren racing, match sprints, bunch races and advanced track skills.

NB: Sessions can be cancelled at the last minute due to poor weather, so I recommend to going the Facebook group for uptodate info.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/134762979981245/

Look forward to seeing you soon xxx

Pls do support the above as 'apparently' BC weren't going to bother putting a women's race on. Unfortunately i can not make it as am in Paris.

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