Wednesday evening Peter C took advantage of the dry weather conditions, and well and truly raised the (cross) bar by riding a 31 mile course. With Phil unavailable until later, Peter C and James set off from the Town Hall to collect him from his house. They ventured out across the Common Road to Corston, then over to Great Somerford via Rodbourne and Startley.
The trio then headed out to Dauntsey, across the M4 to Grittenham, up Callow Hill and back to Malmesbury via Braydon, Minety, Upper Minety, Eastcourt and Charlton.
Saturday's ride to La Primavera Cycle Show at Barnsley House Hotel attracted the following riders: Colin, Howard, Malc, Peter B, Peter C, Tim H and me (Tim W). Simon L met us at the venue.
A word of praise must go to Atherton, who finding himself the only 'Social Group' rider in attendance at the start, undertook a solo adventure.
We were pleased to welcome Colin back to our peloton, who like Peter B, must have kept himself in good shape during his absence, if Saturday's excursion was any guide.
The outward leg used some less familiar roads, including the High Street at Cricklade, which I can't ever remember having ridden along on a club run before.
Having arrived at the hotel, Colin, Peter B and me left the big spenders to peruse the stalls at the show, and completed the return leg of a very enjoyable 50 mile course.
Hopefully everyone received their latest Boots & Spurs during the week. Our club picture was unfortunately reduced to the size of a postage stamp, but if things run true to form, we'll get a much bigger spread in the next one.
The caption of 'Malmesbury beside the sea' is the Editor's own invention, as the picture is in fact one of us taken outside of Relish. Next to a lake maybe, but no where near the sea.
It's a great little magazine, but unfortunately the need to submit articles for inclusion in the Section News, months in advance of the publication date, means that the news tends to be a little stale by the time it goes to print.
The deadline for the July edition is 31st May 2016. I try and name-check as many different members as possible. If there's anything you think worthy of inclusion, please let me know by 21st May 2016.
At Tuesday's committee meeting, Mike G's suggestion of awarding club trophies, won instant approval. For the first year, the qualifying period for categories 1, 2 and 3, will be 1st April 2016 to 30th November 2016. The presentations will be made at the AGM on a date to be fixed in December. Subsequent years will run from 1st January to 30th November.
1. Chairman's Trophy: Points given for each club event attended, to include club rides on Saturday mornings, Wednesday evenings, Thursday lunchtimes, as well as any other organised events such as, family rides, public house outings etc.
2. (As yet untitled): One point given for every Audax or Sportive a member takes part in, but they must do so in club kit. Proof will be required in the form of a selfie or other photograph taken of them at the start.
3. (As yet untitled): The member who gains the most elevation recorded on Strava.
4. Sunday Series Trophy: Based on the number of miles covered and the number of rides ridden. The complete course must be ridden for the miles and attendance to count.
The categories have been deliberately chosen to recognise and reward commitment.
The trophies will be ones which can be engraved each year, left in the care of the winner and then returned before being presented again. Winners will also receive a medal or small trophy which they'll be able to keep as a permanent memento.
Mike G is going to collate all of the data and will via the blog provide regular updates for each of the competitions.
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