Matlock Cycling Club's Home Page.
1. Club Room.
The Barn club room is open each Thursday in January from about 20.00, unless otherwise stated below. 6th January : World Tour 2 - USA and Mexico - The adventure starts. John 13th January : Cyclocross board game - your chance to get even without getting muddy! Phil 20th January : Dr Bike - ring Rob on 01629 822259 for an appointment. 27th January : Chameleons in Sweden. Stuart Marsh shows off Sweden.
2. Mountain Bike Section.
Meets each Saturday morning in January, including New Year's day, 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.
3. Thanks.
A big thank you to all who are going to turn out to help with the crosses. (Especially those who gained more points by not riding than they would have got by riding!)
4. Web Sites.
Matlock Cycling Club‘s Home Page can be found at http://www.matlockcyclingclub.org.uk Richard Thoday, our webmaster, needs information, news, views, photos, jpegs, etc for the web site. He can be contacted by Email.
The club‘s newsletters and results can be found at http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/cj/cycling/index.html The club‘s newsletters is now available in Email form from Richard Thoday. If you have given us your Email address please advise Richard if you still require a hard copy.
5. Club Subscriptions.
2004 club subs remain the same as 2003 which is:- up to 17, £1; 18-23, £5; over 24, £10; family. £15. Harry will gladly receive your money. Members get:-
a) 10% off shoes at Ward's Shoe Shops on production of a valid membership card. b) 15% off labour charges at Farmer's Garage, Smith Road, Matlock. c) 15% off Impsport products in their catalogue. d) Up to 40% off some ferry fares. A really useful ferry discount is now available to club members thanks to a company called Alternative Promotion, based in Weston Super Mare. Adge Last has used this service for many years – discounts tend to be in the region of 30 40% on a range of different crossings.
Before calling them, have all the details to hand: the crossing you want, your dates of travel and the vehicle & passenger details. Then call them (Monday to Friday office hours) with your request and they will get you a quote. You will then need to arrange payment and they will issue the tickets or a reference number.
Please be reasonable with this service don‘t make speculative calls - I usually have an idea of what the crossing would cost me from other sources so when they give me a price I can say yes or no immediately to save them from hanging around.
Alternative Promotion: 01934 824138
When you contact them it is important that you let them know that you are a cyclist from Matlock CC and have been given the contact by Adge Last.
6. Press Secretary.
Phil Smith is our new Press Secretary and PRO. Let Phil know of your exploits when they happen by phoning 01629 825727 or Emailing philip.smith62atbtopenworld.com
7. Running.
Peter Sharkey has started a running club in Wirksworth, aptly named Wirksworth Running Club! So if you fancy keeping fit during the winter months by going out for a run then why not come along. The Club meets at Wirksworth Leisure Centre every Wednesday evening starting at 7pm. Runners are split into one of four groups according to ability and fitness, and following a stretching and warm up session runners can go on a number of runs varying between 2 and 8 miles. Since starting at the end of September the Club has attracted between 30 and 40 runners each week. If you do come along then wear some reflective kit, if you‘re planning on going on one of the longer runs, then you are advised to bring a small torch as well. Contact Peter on 01629 826585 for further info.
8.Go-Ride Venue Code
The club‘s venue code is 1002 and should be used whenever you access the Go-Ride web site to enter your skill, sprint or endurance times.
9. Timekeepers.
Ever thought of being a timekeeper? The club needs timekeepers for club events and for open events. Training provided. Please let me know if you could help.
10.George Higton Memorial Hill Climb.
Result
11. Open Time Trials 2005.
The events for 2005 are:
| Day | Date | Event | Course | Time | Cost | Organiser |
| Saturday | 5th March | Open Hilly 25 mile TT | AH/2 | 14.00 | £5.50 | C Mottram |
| Sunday | 13th March | Open BDCA Hilly TT | AH/7 | 09.00 | £6.00 | L Shunburne |
| Sunday | 1st May | Open 10 mile TT | A10/16 | 08.00 | £5.50 | C Mottram |
| Sunday | 12th June | BDCA Association 50 mile TT | A50/12 | 06.30 | £6.00 | C Mottram |
| Tuesday | 14th June | Grouse 10 mile Open TT | A10/16 | 18.30 | £5.50 | C Hopkinson |
| Sunday | 19th June | GHS 10 - Area Heat(Darley Moor) | A10/C | 10.00 | ? | C Mottram |
| Sunday | 3rd July | Open 25 Mile TT | A25/12 | 08.00 | £5.50 | R Gould |
| Sunday | 10th July | BSCA National Crits | Darley Moor | 09.00 | £5.00 | C Mottram |
| Sunday | 21st August | Ashbourne Cup Crit | Darley Moor | 12.00 | £15.00? | PG? |
| Sunday | 23rd October | George Higton Memorial Hill Climb | AHC/1 | 10.00 | £5.50 | C Mottram |
12. Auction
The 2005 club auction takes place on 10th February, with a prompt 8pm start. If you have anything that you want to go into the auction please tell Harry either by phone (01629822259) or Email (Harry@kavanhouse.freeserve.co.uk) or at a club night so that a list of lots can be prepared. Items should be delivered to Harry either in Wirksworth or at the club room before the day or by 7pm on the night of the auction. 10% of the selling price goes to the club‘s young riders fund. Late items not on the official list will be accepted but will have 15% deducted from the selling price. Viewing is from 7.30 pm.
13. Monday Morning Rides.
These rides start continue on Mondays leaving Cromford market place at 9.30 and returning at about 12.30. The pace is slow and everyone is welcome. Ring 01629 734996 for more details.
14. Trophies
All trophies should have been returned. Please check to see if you have won a trophy by looking at the list in the club room or atwww.argonet.co.uk/users/cj/cycling/trophies/trph04.html Claims to 01629 734996.
15.Coaching Group.
If you are interested in being part of a group of coaches or are interested in being coached please let Roy Osment know. (roy@osment.fsbusiness.co.uk)
16. Points in Club Events, 2004.
Points Result.
17.Tuesday, 28th December.
The Tuesday Ride on 28th December will not be at 7pm but a longer hilly ride leaving Crown Square at 2pm. Length 50 to 60 miles. Finish at the Crown for a drink.
18.Cyclo-Cross Cross.
This months Notts & Derby cyclo-cross events are :
| Date | Location |
| 29/12/04 | Brickyard Farm |
| 03/01/05 | Darley Moor |
| 22/01/05 | Alfreton Park |
| 05/02/05 | Sherwood Pines |
Note that the races at Brickyard Farm are the club‘s cyclo-cross championships
Youth ( 12-16) races start at 12.30 and cost £4
Under-12 races start at 13.30 and are free
Juniors/seniors/vets etc at start at 14.15 and cost £8
Please aim to arrive about 30 minutes before the start of your event for signing-on etc.
Harry Gould will be pleased to provide further details.
Cyclo-cross is an ideal way to start racing in a safe off-road environment.
Note for Riders :P lease remember that by Nov 15th you have to have entered the Midlands CX Championships at Darley Moor (Sun 5th December). Last year, Matlock CC won the Senior Team Championship and it would be good if we could do so again.
19. Easter Tour 2005.
The 2005 Easter Cycle Tour - Northumberland & Borders Tour
26 March - 2 April (Easter Week)
1. Matlock - York YHA
2. York YHA - Baldersdale YHA (Teesdale)
3. Baldersdale YHA - Newcastle YHA
4. Newcastle YHA - Newcastle YHA
5. Newcastle YHA - Once Brewed YHA (Hadrian‘s Wall)
6. Once Brewed YHA - Dentdale YHA
7. Dentdale YHA - Haworth YHA
8. Haworth YHA - Matlock
All accommodation and meals are now provisionally booked. Approximate cost £140, which includes 7-nights B&B, plus 4 Evening Meals (Baldersdale, Once Brewed, Dentdale and Haworth). More details from Dan - 07973 389157.
20.Club Sponsorship.
The club name for entry forms will be :- Matlock Cycling Club/Wards Shoe Shops/Impsport/Farmers of Matlock for Subaru.
21.Coaching
We are planning a full programme of coaching for 2005 starting on Saturday, February 26th at Whiworth Park. Other sessions planned so far will cover racing on rollers and a session at Darley Moor covering circuit racing. More details to follow.
22.Club Fleeces
Club fleeces are available from Harry for £16.40.
23.Welfare.
24. Tuesday Evening Road Rides.
These continue on Tuesday evenings leaving Crown square, Matlock at 19.00. Richard Thoday has more details.
25. Club Charity 2005
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 2004 the charity is the Edale Mountain Rescue
26.BSCA East Midland Region Championships 2005.
Dates are unclear at present but:- The cross will be at Lincoln on 19th February? The Mountain Bike will be at Boston on 11th June? THe rollers will be at Matlock on the 19th March The time trial will be at Bruntingthorpe on 24th April The hard track will be at Berry Hill or Forest Town on Friday evening 13th May? The grass track will be at Lincoln 0n 25th June? The crits will be at Darley Moor on 10th July The hill climb will be at High Tor on 3rd September
28. Prize Presentation.
A departure from recent years, the Annual Prize Presentation will take place at Starkholmes Village Hall on Friday evening either the 21st January 2005 7.30 pm for 6pm start. Price, Adult £9, under-17, £4 ( includes buffet) Tickets from Rob on 01629 822259. Raffle prizes, in aid of the 2005 club charity, would also be very much appreciated.
29.Sunday Morning Rides.
January 2nd and then the first Sunday each month. Pace slow 10-12 mph. Leave Crown Square 9am back by 1pm. Cafe stop on route. Contact Richard Thoday (01629582300) for more details.
30.Frame Building.
Vernon Barker has started frame building, repairs and spraying again at his old premises in Dronfield.
32.Video Library.
Lee Shunburne has agreed to co-ordinate the establishment of a club video/DVD library. If you have any cycling material on video or DVD that you would lend out or allow to be copied please let him know. A list of available material will appear in Pedal Power.2005
33.The Dunlop Trophy
South Darley Headteacher, David Mayo-Braiden, never expected an award for his school, when in his enthusiasm to secure cycle safety training for his scholars he contacted Matlock Cycling Club to form an after school cycling training club just over a year ago. Imagine then his surprise and delight when the British Schools Cycling Association announced that South Darley C of E Primary had been awarded the "Dunlop Trophy". By this award, the British Schools Cycling Association recognises South Darley School as the premier establishment in raising cycling standards in whole of Great Britain during the past school year and it is believed that this is the first time that a primary school has been successful.
The trophy is awarded annually to the school that has the highest number of scholars in the country qualifying via the BSCA "Trix Awards". Training took place after school each Tuesday and supporting the Headteacher were Matlock CC volunteers, Tim Gould, Harry Gould and Chris Mottram. The volunteers commented that the children at South Darley had been so keen to learn new skills that it had been a great pleasure to instruct them.
The training recommences in Spring 2005 and maybe South Darley will again train the most children.
Additionally, the British Schools Cycling Association record the number of scholars successfully completing their tests on a County basis and Derbyshire had the highest number of scholars attaining their awards in 2003/4. This achievement was down to the efforts of Derbyshire Dales District Council's Sports Development Officer, Paul Goodley, who during the summer had enlisted Matlock CC to provide week long training at venues in Ashbourne, Wirksworth and Matlock where 57 youngsters gained a mixture of Bronze and Silver awards.
34.CycleAd.co.uk
Advertise and sell your cycles and accessories on the web. Launch date is 22nd November 2004. For 1 month from this launch date club members can advertise free. Email : offer@cyclead.co.uk or post to : CycleAd offer, PO Box 7801, Market Harborough, LE16 8UX Make sure that you include : a description of the item, if a bike the type of bike - ladies/gents, size, type - BMX/Hybrid etc - price Your contact details : Email address or Telephone number and nearest town or county. After the launch items over £50 will cost £6 per week to advertise.
35.DCC Questionnaire
Derbyshire County Council want mountain bikers views about rights of way in Derbyshire. If you want to have your say, questionaire forms are available from county Council, Matlock Library and the Clubroom.
36.Club Events in 2005
Proposed events for 2005
Contacts
| Harry Gould | 01629 822259 |
| Rob Gould | 01629 822259 |
| Tony Holmes | 01629 734753 |
| Phil | 01629 825727 |
| Richard Clark | 01773 852117 |
| Lee Shunburne | 01246 590081 |
| Danny Alexander | 01773 853171 |
| Chris Hopkinson | 01773 873376 |
| Richard Thoday | 01629 582300 |
| Dawn Watson | 01629 582300 |
