Weekly Roundup

Inline with a number of other local cycling clubs, a unanimous decision was made Friday evening by the committee, to cancel Saturday's ride. With the overnight temperature predicted to fall below zero, there was a risk of ice forming on the road surface. The club has a duty of care to its members, and not wishing to see anyone get hurt, we felt that it was the right course of action. A definite case of better safe than sorry.

On behalf of the committee . . . . . . . . . . . . 

There might not have been a club ride on Saturday, but there's still plenty to talk about.

On Thursday evening, Tim H kindly hosted the committee meeting at his house, at which, Mike Greer accepted an invitation to become a committee member. Mike brings with him a wealth of cycling experience, and will, I'm certain, be an asset to the club.

During the course of a lively discussion, a date was set for the Annual General Meeting. This will take place on Thursday 18th February 2016, at the Hobbes Parlour inside the Town Hall. As a local community group, hire of the room costs just £6.00 per hour.

Invitations are extended to all current members and to make the process a worthwhile exercise, we'd like to see as many there as possible. The room has seating for 20 people. The AGM will start at 7.45pm. However, please arrive at 7.30pm to allow time for you to sign-in, take your seat and make yourself comfortable before proceedings begin.

It was also decided to place on record our thanks to Peter Cattermole for the dedication and enthusiasm shown by him in his organisation and running of the Wednesday evening Knight Riders. Encouraging others to leave the warmth and comfort of their living rooms is no easy task.

The 40.5 mile course for the first, members only, Sunday ride on 31st January 2016, can be found here. Some of you will recognise it from the first Sunday ride in the 2015 series.

Please note that as per last year, the ride doesn't include a coffee stop, so do make sure that you have sufficient food and drink to meet your needs.