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Where have you guys been? We've been warming up season 2 of the chat laps podcast and now it's baked and ready for your consumption. On this episode Scott, Sally, Alex and Audrey chat about their very different winters and we caught up with Tim McInnes and Boru McCullagh from Herne Hill Velodrome to discuss what the impact of the pandemic has been on the iconic venue and their herculian Festive 500 effort. Further InfoYou can find out more information about HHV and how to support the facility HEREWatch a short film about Tim and Boru's exploits HEREKeep up to date with the latest happenings in the London Lockdown E-Racing Series HERE

Club rides are back and so are we!  This episode we had the opportunity to talk to Liz Hughes of Team LDN and hear about how she transitioned to gravel racing and ultras. Unfortunately since recording this episode Liz has had to pull out if the Trans Ibirica event due to the covid-19 restrictions which have been put in place.  Also, we take a look back on the return of professional cycling and discuss the recent protest at Regents Park.  You can get in touch with us via podcast@islington.cc  LinksLiz Hughes InstagramBadlands Endurance Race Regents Park ProtestsMusicAldenmark Niklasson - Don't Know it Yet

Bonjour, we’re a bit late delayed in getting this one out after it was recorded. This time around Scott, Audrey, Jon and Sean are focussed on all things Le Tour. We discuss the Zwift Virtual TDF and we meet Caroline Ferguson of Lea Valley CC who is completing all 21 stages of 2020 Tour De France with Donnons des elles au vélo an inspiring project to promote women in cycling and unite cyclists of different styles and levels, from the beginners to professionals, around the peloton.  Lastly, we take a look back on the Islington CC day trip to France on a windy day in 2019 with Bianca, Jyde, Louise and Tom. Au revoir. Zwift Achievement Tracker - https://zwifthub.com/Virtual TDF - https://zwiftinsider.com/vtdf/Donnons des elles au vélo - https://www.donnonsdeselles.net/project-donnons-des-elleFollow Caroline Ferguson - https://www.instagram.com/caro_sbx/Everesting Challenge - bit.ly/3ae0UkC Get in touch at podcast@islington.ccMusic courtesy of Epidemic SoundAldenmark Niklasson - Don't Know It Yet (Instrumental Version)Joe E Lee - Un Jour Etrange

Welcome to the latest edition of the Chat Laps Podcast brought to you by Islington Cycling Club.  On this Episode Scott, Sally, Jon and Audrey discuss the latest advice from British Cycling on “The Way Forward”, an honest discussion about diversity in cycling and ICC and finally, we caught up Rich and Alex who’ve been working on giving the club a fresh new look.  We appreciate we may not have got everything right during the diversity section of this episode, but we felt it important to not shy away from the issues and we hope this will promote a wider discussion within cycling.As always, please do get in touch with your feedback.British Cycling’s The Way Forward GuideDiversity in Cycling ReportCADE – Why do we need the Black Cyclists Network?BCN Race Team CrowdfunderEdited: Alessandro SorentiMusic: Aldenmark Niklasson (Don’t Know It Yet)

We’re back again for another episode of Chat Laps from Islington Cycling Club. During this episode, you can hear about how ICC is supporting a local food bank through Covid-19 and beyond. We also cover the get back on your bike initiative and the team discuss the cycling boom as well as changes to Strava.Mentioned in this episode:The Alexandra Wylie Tower Foundation: https://www.awtf.org/How to volunteer https://forum.islington.cc/conversations/346852/#comment15302601Two Wheel Good https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/may/23/two-wheels-good-bike-sales-soar-as-uk-takes-to-cyclingStrava Changes : https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/strava-cuts-off-leaderboard-for-free-users-reduces-3rd-party-apps-for-all-and-more.htmlProduced by: Alessandro SorentiMusic: Don't Know It Yet (Instrumental Version) - Aldenmark Niklasson

*** NEW Islington CC Podcast ***Welcome to the Pilot episode of new Islington Cycling Club Podcast – Chat Laps. The thinking the behind this project is to promote the club and its activities, as well becoming a resource for the betterment of the wider London cycling community. This episode was recorded on Sunday 3rd of May.In this episode we discuss life in lockdown, the impact of Covid-19 on cycling and judge round one of the Great Islington Bake off as well as recap from the ICC Pub Quiz.You are listening to Chairman Jon Klaff, Membership Sec Sally Bremmer, club media man Sean Wightman, Social sec Fiona Garland and Track rep Scott Gauld.London cycling campaign - https://lcc.org.uk/Boris meets the M9 - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/01/encourage-cycling-and-walking-after-lockdown-uk-mayors-toldKOMOOT, that’s K O M… - https://www.komoot.com/Great Islington Bake Off - http://forum.islington.cc/events/5396/?offset=50#comment15242833ICC Pub Quiz - http://forum.islington.cc/events/5381/?offset=75#comment15247714Music: Don't Know It Yet (Instrumental Version) - Aldenmark Niklasson