Looking out across Bowden Hill
Saturday's Club Ride
It was good to see one half of our Melksham sub-section back in Clarion colours. Jamie brought our contingent of riders up to an impressive 11 , but unfortunately we lost Ewan and his dad at Hullavington after Ewan's gear cable broke leaving him stuck in top gear, forcing them to turn back. We did however welcome Simon Locke into our flock around the same time.
The hill-free course to Lacock on a very mild, sunny March morning, made for a pleasant outing.
After refreshments at the National Trust Tea Room, Jamie left to complete his ride home. Of the remainder, most opted to return home via Bowden Hill where Tim H gave us all a masterclass in hill climbing. Always a bit of a slog to get up, but it does mean that once conquered it's pretty much downhill all the way to Stanley and then flat until Rodbourne Hill.
Boots and Spurs
Those members who joined in time to be able to receive the latest edition of the National Clarion's Boots and Spurs magazine, will have seen that we once again featured in the Section News pages.
Entries submitted for inclusion are limited to 250 words and with so many members busy riding in all sorts of events, it can be a bit of a squeeze, but we don't want to miss anyone out.
The deadline for the next edition is 1st May 2015. Through conversations in the peloton I manage to get an idea of who has done what, but please feel free to bring anything to my attention that I might not be aware of before 14th April 2015.
If there's anyone who would like a copy to read, I happen to have one spare. If you email me I'll pop it in the post or bring it along to a club ride.
Membership Cards & Benefits
Last year we issued our own Malmesbury Clarion membership cards. National Clarion then sent out theirs. This year we've waited for National Clarion to avoid any unnecessary duplication, but as they still haven't arrived, we're going to make our own again.
No doubt just like buses, when you've waited ages for one to appear, two will come along together.
Just a reminder that membership of the Clarions allows you to receive a 10% discount at C.H White & Son with no minimum spend.
On a recent visit to the sports shop in Malmesbury, I noticed that they stock a range of the highly rated SealSkinz cycling gloves. (Don't worry, they're not actually made from seals, just as in the same way moleskin trousers are made from moles). If there's a demand, I'm more than happy to try and negotiate a similar discount.
Members ready to set off on one of last summer's Wednesday rides
Wednesday Evening Club Rides
A number of members have recently asked when they are likely to resume. With the clocks going forward on Sunday 29th March 2015, they'll begin again on Wednesday 1st April 2015. Sunset is officially at 7.41pm and so if we start at 6.15pm, we should comfortably fit in an hour's worth of cycling. Carrying lights is still advisable in case it gets dark earlier or we are delayed returning by punctures etc.
Please note that this year the rides will be starting and ending outside of the Jackdaw Cafe and NOT The Triangle.
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