Blog Bulletin

Clarions at The Canteen, Nailsworth on 10th January 2015

The good news is that Saturday's weather is looking very promising. Not only should it be dry, there's also the chance of some sun. However, with the amount of rain we've had, there's bound to be some surface water and potentially localised flooding too. 

Peter C has kindly offered to lead the Sporting Group on Saturday to The Canteen at Nailsworth. You can see the 41.8 mile course here.  It has 1,914 feet of elevation.

There are some important notes to make you aware of:

• The road off the top of Selsley Common runs very fast. Please resist the temptation to go hurtling down, as you'll miss the right turn to North Woodchester.
• Having made the right turn, there is another swift descent to the A46 Bath Road. Be prepared though to make a right turn prior to the T junction.
• The road running parallel to the A46 Bath Road has a number of short, sharp ascents. If you don't anticipate them, you'll find yourself stuck in too high a gear.
• There's a short section on the A46 into Nailsworth. As always, please take care.
• The ride could be shortened by 4 miles by riding directly from Hampton Fields to Cherington. However, from past experience, this road is likely to be flooded just outside of Cherington.

As usual, please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the course if you intend to ride it. If you have a Garmin or a similar device, please download the route. Both will be of assistance to your ride leader.

Social Group riders will be advised on the morning of the intended course by their ride leader. 

Please disregard the following if you are no longer a  member of Malmesbury Clarion Cycling Club or have no intention of renewing your subscription.

As advised by Howard, the 2nd Annual General Meeting will take place in the Hobbes Parlour at Malmesbury Town Hall on Tuesday 28th February 2017. Please arrive by 7.20pm to allow yourself time to sign in and be seated. The meeting will start promptly at 7.30pm.  It is only open to current members. Last year 17 members attended. The committee would again like to see as many members in attendance, as possible.

Nominations and resolution proposals for voting on must be received in writing (an email is fine) by the committee by midnight on 10th February 2017. Any nominations and resolution proposals received will then be circulated by email to members on or before 14th February 2017, so that members have time to consider them before voting.

A resolution proposal is a suggestion for the club to do something new or differently. 

Should you wish to nominate a new committee member (assuming they have agreed to stand) you must be a current member. You will need a seconder who supports your nomination. Please include the name of the seconder who must also be a current member.

The current Treasurer, Tim H, is not seeking re-election. We thank him for his sterling work on the committee. I'm also stepping down from the committee too. If a new committee member can be found to take on the media portfolio, I'll happily switch all of the outlets over. If not, I am prepared to provide a holding service until such time as someone can be found, but I will no longer be involved in the decision making processes.

Both Tim H and me feel that it's time some other members came forward, took the baton on and moved the club forward.

Similarly, a resolution proposal can only be made by a current member. You will need a seconder who is also a current member. A member making a resolution proposal will be allowed 2 minutes to speak in support of it if they wish to do so.

It's your club, so please make sure you play your part by getting involved.