CTC Rough Stuff
The Annual CTC Rough Stuff Rides, suitable for MTB, Cyclo-cross bikes and good touring bikes with sensible tyres take place on the weekend of 13th/14th October.
Saturday 13th October sees the introduction of a new event at Knettishall Heath. Covering 25 Miles of tracks and bridleways, entirely self guided. (Information controls not marshals).
Sunday, 14th October is the 'normal' rough ride of 25miles, or with the extra 5 mile challenge loop. Start time of 9:30am to 10am. New this year is a 10 miles beginners challenge in one hour (or there-abouts), starting at 10:30am. The HQ for the Sunday is Butley village hall. Doors open at 9am. Refreshments available. Entry fee £2.
Just turn up on the day, fill in a form and ride.
Please pass on details to anyone else who might be interested.
Further details from Paul Remblance p.remblance@btopenworld.com
Committee meeting.
The most recent meeting of the committee was held on Thursday 27th September 2007 at Pete and Bev Whelan’s. Some points to come out of it are:
- The next committee meeting will be on Thursday October 18th, 8pm, Horse and Groom, Melton. Last chance to cover issues before AGM.
- We will be losing the Treasurer at the next AGM. After many years (10?) of service Steve has decided to hang up his balance sheet. After carrying out the role for many years and continuing to do it whilst living in Nottinghamshire, Steve has finally decided to stand down at the end of his term this year. So we will need a replacement at the next AGM, Steve will give full support and guidance to the new Treasurer. No volunteers have yet come forward.
- The AGM is scheduled for Thursday November 15th 8pm, Horse and Groom, Melton.
- Earlier in the year a date was scheduled for another "fun" hillclimb and club run, at Walpole 11:00am, on Sunday October 21st.
- The Dinner and Prize presentation will be at The Bell, Saxmundham on Saturday December 1st. Numbers will have to be with Ron Shoobridge at least two weeks before.
- On that note if you have any trophies, can Trev please have them for engraving by that meeting on October 18th, that gives him and the engraver 6 weeks, before the presentation.
New editor?
Due to Matt Donaldson leaving the club for a new challenge next season we are looking for a new Newsletter Editor. It is a fairly simple job and relies on Club Members sending in pieces and stories for inclusion as well as getting information on training rides and Club events out to the membership. A willing volunteer would be appreciated for next month. I understand we may have a volunteer but just in case that is not the case then any one interested should contact Matt.
Club Kit Manager
Also the Club Kit Manager role has become vacant for the same reason as above, Marshall Crowe has volunteered for the role so watch this space. I will pass on the current Club stock of kit and so anyone interested in a shirt should contact Marshall.
Thanks, Matt.
PCC 2007 Dinner
The PCC Dinner 2007 will be at The Bell Hotel in Saxmundham. The Table D’Hote menu was £18:50, this may change but is a good indication; it gave 3 or 4 choices for starter, main and dessert. We will get a room to ourselves, served together and allow for a chance to socialise during the evening.
The confirmed date is Saturday December 1st.
Articles for next month
If you feel inspired by anything in this months newsletter then please drop me a line, by e-mail, post or carrier pigeon by 25/10/07. I will pass anything on to the new Editor.
It’s your newsletter so drop me a line at
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Matt Donaldson
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Rob is racing
Rob Cotton’s has sent an update on his ‘return to racing’. Despite have a poor middle part of the season due to work, I managed to finally get some form for the last few races and end the season with a 23:19 for a ten and 11:28 for a five which is a PB by 2 seconds for me. This was including catching my 3 minute man on the fastest part of the course but with a car in between us until the traffic coming the other way cleared. This was somewhat annoying, causing some colourful language as you can imagine and cost me at least 15 seconds.
………and finally
This interesting bike can be used to cycle through long grass and maintain traction as the rear wheel is on trimmed grass. Pete may even be able to utilize it in Grass Track events!
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above to see it in more detail in a new window)
And as a parting shot here is my No1 reason for going to Italy to ride in the Dolomites!
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Beats the hell out of Didi the Devil if you ask me, the Italians really know how to construct hairpin bends, I wish I could have got a clearer picture of the bend but this daft women kept getting in the way! J
A short edition but I can only put in the stuff that I am sent to edit, it is your newsletter please support the new Editor.
Regards, Matt