Welcome to the Viceroys April Newsletter where we highlight all the main events, news and things you need to know for the month ahead!
MEMBERSHIP CARDS
The 2025-2026 Membership Cards have arrived! Whether you’re an old or new member, you’ll need to get your hands on this season’s membership card to access the FREE swims at Shepperton Lake.
Committee Members will bring cards to track sessions, so please don’t forget to claim yours! New members will also get a VTC swim cap.
TUESDAY EVENING CYCLES
Every Tuesday Evening from 1st April
6:45pm Cowey Sale Car Park
Our Tuesday evening social rides are BACK! Meeting in the Cowey Sale car park at 6:45pm to leave at 7pm, we take a ‘quick’ 30km spin through the Surrey countryside, usually returning just after 8pm.
Our first ride of the season will be on the 1st of April, riders of all levels are welcome, sign up in the VTC App.
Come join us and don’t forget your bike lights!
Contact Nick for more information.
WEDNESDAY SOCIAL RUNS
Every Wednesday Evening from 2nd April
7pm Walton Bridge
Wednesday evening social runs are back too!
Meeting under Walton Bridge on the footpath from 6:45pm onwards so folks can start running no later than 7pm.
The normal route is our 5km loop along Broad Water Walk and back along the Thames towpath: https://www.strava.com/routes/2717443261760176256
This is a member led activity, so the more members there are, the better!
Remember to sign up in the VTC App.
POST TRACK SESSION DRINKS & KIT TEST
11th April @ 7pm
Xcel Sports Hub upstairs bar
Join us for a bit of a chit chat and a drink after the normal Friday track session. Even if you can’t attend the track session, it would be great to see you after for a drink.
You will also have the opportunity to try on the new Viceroys kit before you purchase (order window closes 12th April).
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick the weekend off and meet new and existing VTC members.
Contact Marit or Gary for more information.
PLUS – EXCITING THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN MAY
MONTHLY CYCLE LOOP TRAINING
Monthly sessions starting May 4th, exploring quiet public roads.
FREE WEEKEND LAKE SWIMS
Start date to be confirmed
Shepperton Lake
FREE Saturday OR Sunday morning swim (May to August / September) with a valid FULL membership card (one swim per weekend).
This is weather dependent on Shepperton Lake’s summer venue opening, we will confirm when it opens on the VTC App.
This is a great way to get your weekend started!
NB: You need proof of FULL membership with a valid membership card.
COACHED SWIM SESSIONS START & CAKE
26th May (TBC)
(dependent on when Shepperton Lake open for midweek swims)
6:30-8:00pm, Shepperton Lake
Weather permitting, we’ll be getting our first coached sessions underway in late May. Our first session will also mean coffee and cake! Come join us for cake, even if you can’t make the swim session.
Remember to sign up in the VTC App, as places are limited.
NB: You need proof of FULL membership with a valid membership card. Please also wear your VTC swim cap.
