| So, your looking for a club to join that's based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire? Well look no further because The Severn can help. Take a look at our who's who page to find out who you need to get in touch with to get an answer to your question or just click here to contact the webmaster. If you've made up your mind The Severn is for you and you want to join, just fill in the application form, print it off, sign it and then send it, along with a cheque for the membership fee, to the Club Secretary at the address shown. The club strongly recommends that all members have insurance. Please note that if you opt for BC membership it must be at least silver to obtain the insurance. Severn RC is a CTC affiliated club and members can become affiliated to CTC through the Severn giving access to CTC insurance for an additional £12 per annum. If you're unsure which to join then why not visit their web sites to see which benefits each offers and decide on the one that suits you most. As a guide, if you intend to try your hand at road racing, the track or cyclo-cross then you will need to be a member of British Cycling and apply for a racing license but if you are to stick to time trials or leisure cycling then the CTC may suit you more. As soon as your membership has been accepted you will be sent a membership card and a copy of the club rules. You will then be eligible to ride in the club's name in CTT (formerly RTTC) and BC events as well as all club events. Note: You must be a member of BC and have a racing license to take part in BC events. Once a member of the club you may want to purchase some club clothing. Club clothing can be worn in any organised cycling event as well as for training. Wearing the club kit enables existing members to pick you out at races, helping to get you involved with the other club riders. It also allows the die hard Severn fan waiting by the roadside to give a helping cheer, this being particularly useful on hills and near the finish line! In any case, The Severn are a friendly bunch and being involved should help you to enjoy your cycling even more. See you at the races! |