PLOMESGATE CYCLING
CLUB October
Club Run
A
handful of Plomesgate members turned up for the CTC Ruff Stuff ride from Bromeswell,
including Gary for his first official off-road ride, and Jim I on his new
mountain bike. I don’t think there were any candidates for the Adbu
award this time!
This
is on Sunday 23rd November, the same day as the club dinner.
To save the Ipswich ‘lot’ from heading east twice in one day, the ride will
be led by Steve, starting from his house at 4 Leicester Close, Ipswich.
If anyone needs directions on how to get there, either give Steve a ring at
home (01473 603710) or email to steve@morningtonconsulting.com.
Get
that old cycling kit off and invest in some new go faster/ more comfortable
Plomesgate clothing. No price increase from last year. Approx. prices
are shown below, assuming that 10 people order something: Why not visit
www.impsport.com cost
= basic item +2 colours + vat( I think). Orders by 1st December
please. John 01728 832404/ chalky@knod.freeserve.co.uk
MTB in the
dark
Meet
at Sizewell T car park at 8pm for an off road ride of about 1 hour.
Recent highlight was the Plomesgate ‘hunt’ chasing a fox along Dunwich Heath.
Club Dinner
The
club dinner and prize presentation will be held at the Lighthouse restaurant
in Aldeburgh, on Sunday 23rd November at 7:30pm. If you’d
like to meet up beforehand, people will be congregating in the Cross Keys
pub from 7pm. The Lighthouse charges £14.75 for 2 courses, or £17.50
for 3 courses, plus the occasional supplement if you want something like lobster,
plus drinks. Please e-mail Viv on broughton.m@btopenworld.com or ring
on 01728 452143 to confirm that you will be attending. You need to do
this by 15th November.
Plomesgate
AGM
The
AGM will be on Thursday 20th November at 8pm at 22 Naverne Meadows,
Woodbridge (chez Whelan). You should have received details from Trevor
by e-mail or post.
LE
TOUR : A History of the Tour de France
Geoffrey
Wheatcroft (2003) Simon & Schuster, London. Pp 378, Price: £16.99
Yet
another book about the Tour de France! The difference is that this is
written by a man who is a writer –a journalist and historian – as well as
having a passion for Le Tour.
Geoffrey
Wheatcroft takes you through the history of the Tour from its improbable conception
in 1903 up to last year’s race (2002).
You
are introduced to the great characters of the race itself throughout the century,
with attention to the scandals and internal politics in this huge and magnificent
enterprise.
More
than this however, Wheatcroft paints a cultural picture of France, illustrating
how the Tour fits into its political, social and cultural context – particularly
how it survived through two world wars.
There
are wonderful gems from literature and history; things that had me turning
the corners of the pages so as not to lose them. Alongside this he brings
to life France’s regions and regional characters as well as providing a gastronomic
tour.
Sometimes
I felt he was too knowledgeable and too clever – I needed an English dictionary
occasionally – but the depth of this book and the insights to be gained from
it, made it a really worthwhile and fascinating read.
Hilary
CTT
Update
Things
of note from the CTT meetingwere that East DC will be running the National
100 next year after South DC threw in the towel.
The
District are still without a Treasurer after Mandy Cook stood down.
It isn't a big job, Mandy reckons about an hour a week, but she says that
you need to keep on top of things or like her it can get a bit much if you
fall behind. Any volunteers ?
Bob
Hayward wants to know what clubs and their members want along the lines of
training/coaching days, talks, lectures etc..... West Suffolk Wheelers asked
if a track/grass track training day could be arranged, seconded by myself.
John Tovell of Wolsey suggested a series of testing days so riders could track
their progress over a period of time such as during the winter.
If
anyone fancies some coaching/education on time trialling or road racing or
cyclo cross or MTBing or track or whatever then let me know or contact Bob
directly with your ideas.
Trevor
Results
Semer
Hill climb, 2nd November
On a wet and windy day, Steve finished 12th in 1 min 03, and
Valerio, DNS (because of a cold). Matt Goodes (De Laune CC) won in 49.0sec.
Keith Richardson (Mildenhall) and Will Dorsett (N Norfolk Wheelers) share
the East District championship, both clocking 55.0 seconds. Mildenhall
retained the team prize.
Oops
Apologies
to Steve and Trevor for losing the e-mails giving updates on the talent team
and the Sunday training rides. These will appear next month, but don’t
forget the Sunday rides from Somerfield in Samundham at 9:30 (except club
run days).
Dates For
The Calendar
