Matlock Cycling Club's Home Page.
1. Club Room.
The Barn club room is open each Thursday evening, from about 19.00 or 20.00 to 21.30. Dr Bike sessions are by appointment only but are open to all members of the community, not just club members. They are by appointment only. Please ring Rob to book an appointment.
| 3rd October 2002 | Dominoes | Phil | 20.00 |
| 10th October 2002 | Cyclo Cross Board Game | Phil | 20.00 |
| 17th October 2002 | Dr Bike | Rob | 20.00 |
| 24th October 2002 | Video Evening | Chris | 20.00 |
| 31st October 2002 | Halloween Party | Phil | 19.00 |
| 5th November 2002 | Fireworks? | Guy Fawkes/Tony | 19.00 |
| 7th November 2002 | Dominoes | Phil | 20.00 |
| 14th November 2002 | Dr Bike/Trophy Return Evening | Rob/Chris | 20.00 |
| 21st November 2002 | AGM | Chairman | 20.00 |
| 28th November 2002 | Photographic Competition | Ron | 19.00 |
| 5th December 2002 | Dominoes | Phil | 20.00 |
| 12th December 2002 | Cyclo-Cross Board Game | Phil | 20.00 |
| 29th December 2002 | Dr Bike | Rob | 20.00 |
| 26th December 2002 | Relay Race | Chris | 10.00 |
3rd October: Round 2 of the dominoes competition. Everyone welcome, especially new contestants.
10th October: Notts & Derby League positions mean nothing in this event. Now is the time to get your revenge! This horribly realistic board game is for old and young, cyclo cross competitor or spectator.
17th October: Dr Bike - appointment necessary.
24th October: Video evening. Bring your favourite video clip and share it with other club members. (Otherwise its James Bond!)
31st October: Halloween party with barbecue and games. 19.00 start. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
2. Mountain Bike Section.
Meets each Saturday morning in October at the station car park entrance. These rides meet at 9.15 and leave at 9.30. Monday evening rides start outside the Laburnum, Hackney Road, at 18.30. Further details of both outings from Tony Holmes.
2. Thanks.
Thanks to Danny and Rob for help with the BSCA East Mids Hard Track Championships at Harvey Haddon.
4. Web Sites.
Matlock Cycling Club‘s Home Page can be found at http://www.matlockcyclingclub.org.uk Mark Fairman, our webmaster, needs information, news, views, photos, jpegs, etc for the web site. He can be contacted by Email mark@beechcliffe.com The club‘s newsletters and results can be found at http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/cj/cycling/index.html
5. Cyclo-X Handbooks.
Contact Harry
6. Press Secretary.
Ron Duggins is our Press Secretary. He can be reached on 01629 584677 or Email using dalesecho@aol.com . He needs your news by 20.00 on the Sunday evening.
7. Newsletters.
Mark has volunteered to produce an Email version of the newsletter. If you would prefer to receive this version rather than the printed version please Email him (see above for the address)./p
8. 5th/6th October 2002.
On Saturday we promote the Notts & Derbys League event at Lea Green while on Sunday, 6th October we are helping to promote National Trophy cyclo-cross using the same course. We need all the help that we can get on both days. Please be at Lea Green by 11.30 on the Saturday and 10.00 on the Sunday. If possible please let either Harry or Dan Alexander, the organiser, know before hand.The club needs your support on Saturday, 5th October and Sunday, 6th October.
9. Autumn Tour 2002.
This annual event will take place on the weekend of 9th and 10th November 2002. We hope to stay at Hartington Youth Hostel. Cost will be under-18, £20, over-18, £25. More details by ringing 01629 734996. Please let me know by 10th October if you intend to come.
10. Results of Time Trials 2002.
The finalresult of the club‘s time trials can be found on the website. Comments on the mistakes welcomed and sought.
11. Open Time Trials 2003.
The proposed time trials events for 2003 are:
| Day | Date | Event | Course | Time | Organiser |
| Saturday | 1st March | Hilly 25 | AH/2 | 13.30 | OC |
| Sunday | 9th March | BDCA Hilly | AH/7 | 09.00 | Lee ? |
| Sunday | 4th May | 10 | A10/16 | 08.00 | OC |
| Tuesday | 3rd June | Grouse 10 | A10/16 | 08.00 | Danny |
| Sunday | 6th July | Tarmac | A25/12 | 08.00 | Rob |
| Sunday | 19th October | Riber | AHC/1 | 10.30 | OC |
12. Open Events
Riber hill climb takes place on Sunday, 20th October with a 10.30 start. Please support the club by riding this PTC event. Entries, £5, close on Tuesday, 8th October or you can book your ride by phoning 01629 734996.
13. Easter Tour.
This fea(s)t of food and wine takes place from Monday, 14th April to Friday 18th April 2003. We hope to stay in Picardy, perhaps at St Quentin, and view a Spring Classic. Cost about £250. Booking just after Christmas.
14. Summer Tour 2002.
Planning for this final Summer Tour is underway (ie the Risk Assessment has been filled in). The proposed dates are Tuesday, July 15th to Wednesday, 23rd July. We hope to visit the Franche-Comté region of France staying at Gray on the River Saone. Cost will be as 2002 - £400 at school - £440 others. Further details in November.
16. Points in Club Events.
Provisional result.
17.Cyclo Cross
Cyclo Cross provides a good way to get involved in off-road racing that is healthy and fun. Every age group is catered for with three age related races at each Notts and Derby League event. A good event to start with is the club‘s promotion at Lea Green on Saturday, 5th October. Entry is on the line. Harry has the details.
These can be confirmed from the Notts and Derby Cyclo-Cross Calender athttp://www.cyclo-cross.com
18.AGM, 21st November 2003.
This takes place in the club room. A nomination form for officers will be displayed in the club room from mid-October. There are several new positions to be filled this year. Motions for the AGM or other competent business should be sent, in writing, to the secretary, Tony Holmes, to arrive by Thursday, 7th November. Free cups of tea at the AGM!
19.First Aid Course.
The club, in conjunction with the Red Cross, is organising a one day first aid course at Red Cross House on Saturday, 15th February 2003. Further details will appear in next month‘s newsletter.
20.Group Ride.
Richard Thoday is again organising a group ride on local roads, leaving Crown Square, Matlock at 19.00 each Tuesday. Contact Richard for more details.
21. Club Charity 2002
Every year the club club decides to support a different charity and any funds raised from a variety of events will be donated to the charity chosen for that particular year.
In 2002 the charity is the Derbyshire Air Ambulance.
22.BSCA, East Midland Area Championships 2002
23.Lady Manners School Cycling Club
24.Impruve Events
Activities for all ages but especially those under 16.
25.Club Clothing
Contact Steve Ward or Harry for an order form.
| Harry Gould | 01629 822259 |
| Rob Gould | 01629 822259 |
| Tony Holmes | 01629 734753 |
| Phil | 01629 825727 |
| Richard Clark | 01773 852117 |
| Lee Shunburne | 01246 59081 |
| Danny Alexander | 01773 853171 |
| Danny Hopkinson | 01629 55013 |
