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Last Friday the Committee approved dates for the following;
Thursday 10th October. Roadmans Night Out; Red Fox Penllyne. 6.30 for 7.00pm if you want a meal or 8.00pm if you only want a pint. An informal celebration of the years events when retro road gear is worn, cycling posters and memorabilia displayed and the three category winners of the 'What do you think your on- Speed Competition' ie the penultimate mid-week 10, receive their prizes. These are well loved but no longer required items of cycling memorabilia donated by other members. The three winners were, Steve Landeg (ladies mountain bike); Chris Tasker (Brompton folding bike with suit and tie) and Andy Harries (ladies road bike). Please have a look in the shed now and pick something suitable for each. Family and friends of members welcome.
Friday 18th October; Six Bells Pub, Coity. The alternative club night. We cannot have the club room so we are convening in the Lounge Bar.
Friday 1st November. AGM. Not a social but note it for the calendar.
Friday 15th November. Club Bike Bits Auction. Usually a bit of fun and an opportunity to make some money out of the tat (excess kit) you have in the garage - and pick up some more at (usually) knock down prices. Clothing, bike parts and even whole bikes have changed hands. 10% of proceeds to the club.
Friday 29th November. Club Dinner. Steve Madeleys guest will join us at the Bear Hotel Cowbridge for a night of fun, food and entertainment. The feature of the night is the awarding of medals and prizes for sporting achievements of members during the year. If you have not won one then make sure you do next year ! They include Club Stirrer, Club Glutton and Gaff of the Year too, so you may not be excluded anyway without your knowledge. There is also a photographic Competition which will be judged on the night so, if you have a suitable print of a club activity bring it along. Tickets from SM
Friday 6th December. Christmas Party. In the Clubroom. A 'bring and booze event'. Everyone brings the food they would like to eat and the drink they prefer, to share it with everyone else. Yummie ! Christmas CD's also for background atmosphere and the odd decoration and balloon to make up the format. Come and say your seasons greetings to your fellow club members and bring friends and family. Games have also been played, if you have one bring it along !
Sunday 22nd December; Holly Run. Just in time for your Christmas decorations your Club Captain will lead you around the local lanes looking for that elusive holly. Bring secateurs and a Tesco bag. There may be mince pies and a prize for the best sprig at the end of it. The kids and Mums will enjoy this but wrap up warm, the mulled wine is at the end of the ride.
Sunday 29th December. Plough and Harrow. A roaring wood fire and a pint await you for this end of year event. Wobble home with ham and chips or a curry in your tum.
Look out for more and better details of these events on the forum but note them in your diary now. Your presence is always welcome.
I am still looking for suggestions for Friday nights in club. Chris Tasker will only be about until the end of December for training and coaching advice and turbo sessions. We have a Roller Competition in mid February 2014 so get training for that and the Reliability Rides start at the end of that month. Mallorca is in March to get the 2014 season started.
Tim 07840 338754
