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.
| 31st October 2002 | Halloween Party | Phil | 19.00 |
| 7th November 2002 | Bonfire Toffee | Rob | 19.00 |
| 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 |
31st October: Halloween party with barbecue and games. 19.00 start. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
7th November: Making Bonfire toffee - bring your own recipe and ingredients and show us how it should be done!
14th November: Dr Bike - appointment necessary - Note the temporary change of Thursday. Please bring back any club trophies that you won last year.
21st November: AGM. Free cup of tea.
28th November: Photographic competition. There are two categories 1) Photo taken by yourself. 2) Any photo taken from any source. Bring them on the night.
2. Mountain Bike Section.
Meets each Saturday morning in November 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 all club members who turned out for the Notts & Derby League event at Lea Green on the Saturday preceding the National trophy event. Thanks to Danny, Peter, Stewart, Mark, Chris and Peat for helping with Riber Hill Climb. A big thanks to Danny‘s mum for opening up the changing rooms and to Margaret Clarke, George‘s sister for her continued support.
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.
If you would prefer to receive an electronic version rather than the printed version please Email Mark Fairman (see above for the address). The actual format that the letter will take is still under discussion.
8. 5th/6th October 2002.
Organiser Dan Alexander writes: a big thank you to all of the Matlock C.C. members who helped out in any way at the Lea Green National Trophy. I hope everyone will be able to do similar next year.
9. Autumn Tour 2002.
This annual event will take place on the weekend of 9th and 10th November 2002. If you would like to ride back with us please be at Hartington Youth Hostel by 08.45 on the Sunday morning.
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 and Club 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 |
Proposed club events for 2003.
12. Open Events
13. Easter Tour.
This feast of food and wine takes place from Saturday, April 12th to Wednesday, April 16th. We hope to stay at St Quentin. The Paris-Roubaix passes close to this town on Sunday, 13th April 2003. Cost about £250. Booking around 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. The initial letter is available now
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.Hard Easter Tour.
Heavy panniers, inclement weather, 80-90 miles per day, youth hostels, beer and scenic Britain seen from the saddle. If you‘re over-18, independent-minded and this sounds like your bag, contact Daniel Alexander 01773 853171
22.Velodrome Visit.
Richard Clark is organising a visit to the Manchester Velodrome hopefully on Sunday 15th December. Ring Richard for more details.
23.Trix Testing.
We are hoping to organise a Trix session at St Elphins on either Saturday 23rd November. Ring Harry for more details and to book a place.
24. 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.
25.BSCA, East Midland Area Championships 2002
26.Lady Manners School Cycling Club
27.Impruve Events
Activities for all ages but especially those under 16.
28.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 |
