CHAIRMAN / PRESIDENT: Julian James VICE CHAIRMAN - Vacant SECRETARY: Vacant MINUTES SECRETARY: Alan Baker TREASURER: Mike Walsh AUDITOR: Ralph Huckle KITMASTER: Vacant WEBSITE & COMPLIANCE: Keith Matthews RIGHT TO RIDE: Paul Turner CYCLE TRAINING: Steve Gray 07710 201358 Cycle Ink EDITOR: Shawn Shaw Elected at the Annual General Meeting in October our committee meets four times a year and co-ordinates the group’s cycling activities and the clubruns of the various sections. Next committee meeting: 12 February 2020 - Kinson Conservative Club that time of year when we look ahead and try to follow the Olympic spirit: further; faster: higher. Just like every year I’ll set out to go that bit better than the year before. Oddly, each year, the road thus laid with good intentions rolls out paved with cobbles of disappointment. At the end of each ride the stats are read off : ‘Ee, that were better than I thought’. Times are that it is every bit as bad as I had thought, sometimes much worse. Nonetheless, again for New Year I resolve to . . . ever hopeful that Times Laughing Stocks and Life’s Little Ironies may work their tragic magic in more charitable fashion: that the fates sprinkle a little fairy dust to crush the cobbles and smooth the course to the further, faster, higher dream. The consolation comes as I think ‘Yes, but it was a really good ride’ recalling in a mystical contemplation: the freshly knitted route; the seasonally dressed landscapes: the chance sightings of flora & fauna. Not forgetting the companionship shared, the delightful delicacies in cake scoffed, and the draughts of fortifying tea downed in epicurean ripples of ecstasy. Yum! Hard as the riding may become there is always something to cheer the heart, to lift the soul and refresh the spirit. Even in the cryptal grip of a cold wet winter’s day. Whatever your resolutions and goals for 2020 Good Cycling to you; may your wheels roll free, with a fair wind always at your back; may sparkling enthusiasm be yours & your companions like minded; may you ‘Up’ your game and, enjoy! is the Newsletter of CTC Wessex Cycling, a Member Group of Cycling UK (Cyclists’ Touring Club) Views expressed in articles are personal to the writer and not necessarily those of the organisation. The deadline for contributions for the following quarters Cycle Ink :1st March 2020 Send your contributions to: editor@wessexsr.org.uk
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great day out on our first Gridiron. Everybody was smiling, chatty and polite even when the rain was pouring down. “A big up to all the volunteers, thank you for your time and effort. Even the sun decided to show it's face near the end which kind of said it all. Looking forward to next years event.� Chris & Jacqueline, seen here, smiling at the finish and sporting their awards. 85% finish rate. Well done all! Other successful riders enjoyed a cuppa back at the event HQ, the Lymington Community Centre.
Gridiron 100km 2019 This & cover pic by Sarah-Jane Durman
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To have your hard copy of , the Club runs-list and newsletter, sent by post
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. . . legendary event.
Details at: www.wessexsr.org/crackpot.html
20 years after . . .
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Wessex CTC Cycling - coming events ur programme of the events being arranged for next year were outlined at the AGM in October as follows
Audax (time reliability rides)
General Club promotions
April 4th - Hard Boiled 300km
July 5th - Cyclist Picnic Damerham
April 5th - Dorset Coast 200km
Sept 6th - Dorset Dirt (off road 50km)
April 5th - Dorset Coastlet 100km
Oct 11th - Gridiron (100km New Forest)
May 2nd - Porkers 400km
Awaiting date confirmation:
May 23rd - Brimstone 600km
Burley Cycle Jumble
June 26th - Crackpot 1000km
3D300 300km Audax event
These events are in addition to the regular club rides listed in the centre-fold. Additions to this list will be noted in future issues of Cycle
Ink.
Volunteers take on the organisation of these events on behalf of your group. Please support their efforts where you can by taking part or, if possible, by lending a hand on the day of the event. Entries and offers to assist can be made via www.wessexctc.org
CTC Wessex Cycling
Club Kit To place an order at our heavily subsidised prices go to https://www.wessexctc.org/clothing.html check the size chart, then either: â—? Complete an Order Form and send it to me by post or email. â—? Or contact ANTHONY CLEWES to tell him what you want. e-mail: anthony.clewes1@googlemail.com Tel no: 07737 750535
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has picked their best cyclist’s cafe from: ● England (The Feed Station in Somerset), ● Scotland (Lantern Rouge, East Lothian), ● Wales (Pedal Power, Glamorgan) ● Northern Ireland (The Auction Room, Londonderry) ●with a lifetime achievement award to Bank View in South Yorkshire. Personally when I find a good one, I just like to share it with my cycling chums as a part of a ride, and so spread recommendation that way. Close enough for a visit The Feed Station is at Sandy Hole, Merriott, TA16 5QR Further information is available at: https://www.thefeedstationmerriott.co.uk/
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ith awards in mind the CTCWessex Cycling trophies were presented at the Club’s Christmas Lunch. In addition to (L to R) The Riders Cup, The Tourists Shield, and The Sartain Trophy, The Arthur Moss Shield and The Ron Cook Rosebowl are awarded by the Awards sub-committee (for 2019 The Chair, Secretary and Minute Secretary).
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Basic Maintenance Workshop
Steve Coombes, an experienced trainer and cycle mechanic, will deliver a basic maintenance workshop on a weekday evening in B’m’th/Poole. He will cover punctures, snapped chain, broken spoke, checking and adjusting brakes, gears, saddle, handlebars, headset, wheel hubs and bearing. Cost £20. For more details and booking contact stevecoombes@hotmail.co.uk or FaceBook Skills and Trails
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National mag snippet . . . . . . set me thinking about arm signals
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ne oft heard cry from the motorised set is about cyclists not giving ‘Signals’ and with Duty of Care in mind I set out to investigate. The Highway Code [#103 & #104] contains three illustrated examples like B, C & D above. Intuitive is I’m moving or turning Left (B) / Right (D). The less intuitive arm flap is I’m slowing (C). As a child I was taught Straight on (A) and I have used (E) to indicate Wait behind/ Not safe to pass. What is certain is that there will be different interpretations for (A) & (E) and then, there are all those signals used in the pack between the riders (some shown Left). Without a defined system can we be sure other road users understand our intent?
CTC WESSEX CYCLING RUNSLIST We organise gentle and more demanding group rides each week - to suit most tastes. Each group has a different style and meets different needs. * * * For beginners, and those returning to cycling after a long break - No membership required. ERRY’S INFORMAL RIDE TO BURLEY every Saturday is along a route intended for beginners but attracts cyclists from all disciplines and all abilities as a social activity. There is no designated leader and no back up provided. Start 09:00 at Waitrose Supermarket, Christchurch or just make your own way to the Old Farmhouse Tearooms, Burley for 10:00 ( Contact Terry Walsh on 01202247888 for more details) * * * For an introduction to club riding: EDAL SUNDAY. The runs are approximately 30 to 50 miles, depending on the season, at an easy pace suitable for solos and tandems where the beautiful scenery can be appreciated. With stops for morning coffee, a picnic lunch and occasionally an afternoon cake stop group members will make you most welcome and be very happy to natter on matters cycling. HURSDAY DAWDLERS Rides are at a modest pace but don't really dawdle. Most members are seniors but all are welcome. The members share an interest in the countryside, coast, buildings and views. The ride stops at cafes for elevenses and tea but members always carry their own picnic lunch. * * * Moderate Paced UESDAY TOASTERS. A 20 to 25 mile ride from Wimborne Square to Blandford using quiet roads at the pace of the slowest riders, making it ideal for newcomers to group cycling. HURSDAY RIDERS. This group aims to provide moderately paced sociable rides of approximately 40 to 50 miles using minor roads, to explore Dorset and the New Forest. We stop for coffee, picnic or pub lunch and often afternoon tea. A good friendly day on the bike ATURDAY BunRuns are for improvers: those looking to extend their touring range wherever the road may lead . 50 mile at a moderate pace (av 13mph) up hill, down dale stopping once for coffee & cake. * * * Medium Paced HE “INTERS” are a happy go lucky bunch who look forward to Sunday rides of 60-80 miles in the winter and 80+ during the summer enjoying sociable stops for morning coffee, lunch (own packed or pub/cafe where available) and for afternoon cake. A group with a fairly wide range of ages and abilities there is a relaxed attitude should a break "go off the front." Occasional weekend trips are organised too. * * * Somewhat quicker HE SATURDAY Velos and both ROULEURS groups take their riding that bit more seriously and produce a quicker riding experience whilst still taking in the joys of being ‘tourists’. Destinations: Coffee only Sat & Sun, while Thurs lunches and on occasions raises the bar to 100+miles for the day.
Sun
Sunday Rouleurs
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
12
12
Terry's Saturday Ride
11
12
Saturday Velos
Dorset Dawdlers
9
11
Thursday Riders
9
Sat
Thursday Rouleurs
9
Thu
Pedal Sunday
5
Tuesday Toasters
Sunday Inters
5
7
Sunday Rouleurs
5
Terry's Saturday Ride
4
Tue
Sun
Sat BunRun
4
Dorset Dawdlers
2
Saturday Velos
Thursday Riders
2
4
Thursday Rouleurs
2
Thu
Sat
Group Section
January
Start
Blandford
Fordingbridge, Bridges.
Coffee
Lyndhurst
Fordingbridge, Bridges
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Manston Village Hall
Clavells - Kimmeridge
10:00 Wimborne Rec.
09:00 Wimborne
Cranborne G.C
Blandford
West Holme, Orchard Tea Room
Burley, Old Farmhouse
09:30 Sandbanks Ferry
Stephs Kitchen - Beaulieu
Verwood - Heath Centre
Christchurch 09:00 Waitrose
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights
Wareham
6d Handley
Shaftesbury
Damerham
Wimborne
Tris
Sue Ward
Derek P.
Chris W
Sue Ward
Michael
Rob Ward
Shawn
Jim McD
Cathy C
Rob Ward
Leader
Rob Ward
Coffee Run Only
TBD (optional stop)
Tea
West Holme, Orchard Tea Room
Burley
Fordingbridge
Arne
Coffee Run Only
Lunch
Blandford Forum
09:00 Christchurch
10:00
10:00 Merley Bridge
09:30 Sandbanks Ferry
09:30 Wimborne Square
10:00 Hurn Village Stores Ringwood Cafe Velo
09:00 Hurn Stores
Christchurch 09:00 Waitrose Christchurch 09:30 Waitrose
09:00 Wimborne Square
09:00 Wimborne Square
10:00 Merley Willett Arms Wareham Sports Centre
10:00 Wimborne Rec
Christchurch 09:30 Waitrose
Time
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
26
26
Sunday Rouleurs
10:00
09:00
09:30
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
25
09:00
Saturday Velos
10:00
10:00
09:30
09:30
10:00
09:00
25
Dorset Dawdlers
23
Sun 26
Sat
Thursday Riders
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 23
23
Tuesday Toasters
Pedal Sunday
19
Tue 21
Sunday Inters
19
09:30
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
18
Sunday Rouleurs
Saturday Velos
Lyndhurst, Mad Hatter
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Compton Abbas
Lyndhurst, Mad Hatter
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights
Sandbanks
Christchurch Waitrose Merley Bridge
Wimb Sq
Wimborne Rec.
Wimborne Rec
Merley Bridge
Wimborne Square
Verwood Morrisons S.M
Corfe Castle
Moreton, Dovecote
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Salt Cellar - Shaftesbury
Blandford, Brasserie 65
Alderholt- Sticky Bun
Moreton, Dovecote.
Blandford Forum
Merley Willett Arms Wareham Sports Centre
Wimborne
Christchurch Waitrose Hurn Stores
Finlay's - Lulworth
12:00 Wareham
Hurn Village Stores Burley- Old Farmhouse
Hurn Stores
Wimborne Square
Start
10:00 Merley Willett Arms 09:00 Sandbanks Ferry
10:00
09:30
09:30
Time
18
Sun 19
Sat
Dorset Dawdlers
16
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 16
Thursday Riders
Tuesday Toasters
Tue 14
16
Group Section
January
Tea
Fordingbridge
Arne
Childe Okeford
Coffee Run Only
Wool
Coombe Bissett
Studland
Bransgore
Dawdlers New Years Lunch Lunch
Coffee Run Only
Lunch
Nicky
Jorgen N
Peter L
Rob Ward
Colin
Nigel Steel
Jim McD
Stephen M
Nigel Steel
Rob Ward
Leader
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
9
9
Sunday Rouleurs
10:00
09:00
09:30
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
8
09:00
Saturday Velos
10:00
10:00
09:30
8
Dorset Dawdlers
6
Sun 9
Sat
Thursday Riders
6
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 6
09:30
10:00
Pedal Sunday
Tuesday Toasters
09:00
09:30
09:00
Sunday Inters
Tue 4
2
2
Sunday Rouleurs
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
1
Sun 2
Sat BunRun
1
09:00
Saturday Velos
1
Sat
Time
10:00
10:00
Group Section
Dorset Dawdlers
09:30
09:30
Time
Feb
Thursday Riders
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 30
30
Tuesday Toasters
Tue 28
30
Group Section
January
Cranborne, Garden Centre. Tarrant Gunville - Home Farm Moors Valley C.P.
Blandford Forum
Bransgore MacPenny's
Fordingbridge
E Knighton, Rainbow Café
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Manston Village Hall
Downtown - Borough Café
Coffee
Wareham Sports Centre
Arne-RSPB
E Knighton, Rainbow Café.
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Cranborne, Garden Centre Cranborne
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Merley Willett Arms Wareham Sports Centre
Wimborne
Wimborne Rec
Christchurch Waitrose
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights Upton Country Park Briantspuddle Village Hall
Wimborne Rec
Wimborne Rec
Wimborne Square
Hurn Village Stoes
Hurn Stores
Upton House
Christchurch Waitrose
Wimborne Square
Hurn Stores
Upton House Entrance Start
Sandbanks Ferry
Upton House
Wimborne Square
Start
Norton
Shaftesbury
Cranborne
Coffee Run Only
Barton-on-Sea
Salisbury
Lunch
Corfe Castle
Coffee Run Only
Lunch
Stewarts, Broom Hill
Ringwood
Tea
Tea
Geoff
Derek P.
Bob M
Rob Ward
Graham
Rob Ward
Shawn
Leader
Richard W
Jorgen
Rob Ward
Rob Ward
Leader
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
23
23
Sunday Rouleurs
10:00
09:00
09:30
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
22
09:00
Saturday Velos
10:00
09:30
09:30
09:30
10:00
09:00
09:30
22
Dorset Dawdlers
20
Sun 23
Sat
Thursday Riders
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 20
20
Tuesday Toasters
Pedal Sunday
16
Tue 18
Sunday Inters
16
Sunday Rouleurs
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
15
09:00
Saturday Velos
10:00
10:00
09:30
09:30
Time
15
Sun 16
Sat
Dorset Dawdlers
13
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 13
Thursday Riders
Tuesday Toasters
Tue 11
13
Group Section
February
Alderholt, Sticky Bun.
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Three Legged X Joe Browns Blandford Forum
Lulworth
Alderholt, Sticky Bun
Lavender Tearooms Landford Burley, Old Farmhouse
Wimborne Rec.
Hurn Stores
Christchurch Waitrose Sandbanks Ferry
Wimborne Sq
Wimborne Rec
Cranborne G.C
Corfe Castle, Model Village Café Cranborne
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Sturminster Marshal Golf Club Compton Abbas Airfield
Corfe Castle, Model Village Café. Hurn Village Stores Milford-On-Sea
Sandbanks Ferry
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights Wimborne Square
Christchurch Waitrose Christchurch Waitrose Sandbanks
Christchurch
West Holme-Orchard tea rooms Hurn Village Stores Bransgore-MacPenny's
Christchurch Waitrose Merley Bridge
Wimborne Square
Start
Damerham
Blandford
Bere Regis
Beaulieu
Frogham
Milton Abbas
Burley
Coffee Run Only
Lunch
Wimborne
Pamphill
Tea
Michael
Dave G
Bas F
Rob Ward
Graham
Lawrence S
Bas F
Rob Ward
Leader
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
8
8
Sunday Rouleurs
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
7
09:30
09:00
09:00
09:00
Sat BunRun
7
08:30
Saturday Velos
10:00
09:30
09:00
09:30
10:00
09:00
09:00
Time
7
Dorset Dawdlers
5
Sun 8
Sat
Thursday Riders
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 5
5
Tuesday Toasters
Pedal Sunday
1
Tue 3
Sunday Inters
Sunday Rouleurs
1
Sun 1
Group Section
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
29
09:00
Saturday Velos
10:00
09:30
09:00
09:30
Time
29
March
Sat
Dorset Dawdlers
27
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 27
Thursday Riders
Tuesday Toasters
27
Group Section
February
Tue 25
Alderholt
Downton, The Borough
Coffee
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Briantspuddle Village Hall
Cranborne G.C
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights
Sandbanks Ferry
Merley Bridge
Christchurch Waitrose
Wimborne Square
Wimborne Sq
Ringwood Cafe Velo
Lulworth
Arne, RSPB Café
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Manston Village Hall
Sweet Pea_ Stur. Newton
Burley
Dorchester
Wool/Moreton
Cranborne Garden Centre Downton
Arne, RSPB Café.
Blandford Forum
Merley Willett Arms Wareham Sports Centre
Wimborne Rec
Merley Bridge
Wimborne Square
Arne
Lyndhurst
Lunch
Gussage All Saints
Wimborne
Barton-on-Sea
Rob Ward
Tris
Nigel Steel
Shawn
Paul M
Peter L
Rob Ward
Colin
Leader
Jorgen N
Stephen M
Rob Ward
Leader
Nigel Steel
Tea
Tea
Downton, The Borough.
Lunch
Cranborne Garden Centre Broadchalke
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Merley Willett Arms Lychett Minster Craft Centre
Wimborne
Hurn Stores
Start
Christchurch Waitrose
Samdbanks Ferry
Ferndown-West Moors Rd Lights
Wimborne Rec
Hurn Stores
Wimborne Square
Start
Sunday Inters
Pedal Sunday
22
22
Sunday Rouleurs
10:00
09:00
09:00
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
21
08:30
Saturday Velos
09:30
09:30
09:00
09:30
09:30
09:00
09:00
21
Dorset Dawdlers
19
Sun 22
Sat
Thursday Riders
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 19
19
Tuesday Toasters
Pedal Sunday
15
Tue 17
Sunday Inters
15
Sunday Rouleurs
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
14
08:30
Saturday Velos
09:45
09:30
09:00
09:30
Time
14
Sun 15
Sat
Dorset Dawdlers
12
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 12
Thursday Riders
Tuesday Toasters
Tue 10
12
Group Section
March
Blandford Cafe Velo
Wareham
Compton Abbas Airfield.
Blandford Forum
Blandford- Brasserie 65
Holmsley
Compton Abbas Airfield
Burley, Old Farmhouse
Hurn Village Stores Somerford Stewarts G.C
Hurn Stores
Christchurch Waitrose Wimborne Rec
Fordingbridge/ Breamore
Keyhaven
Alderholt
Okeford Fitzpaine
West Stafford
Winterbourne Tomson
Poundbury, Engine Room Cafe Tarrant Gunville Bishopstone
Settly R Lea's Brockenhust Burley, Old Farmhouse
Upton Country Park The Dovecote - Moreton
Wimborne Rec.
Merley Bridge
Wimborne Rec
Wimborne Square
Wimborne Rec.
Wimborne
Christchurch Waitrose Upton House
Hurn Stores
Lunch
Poundbury, Engine Room Cafe. Burley- Old Farmhouse Minstead
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Hurn Village Stores Ringwood Cafe Velo
Hurn Stores
Upton House
Wimborne Square
Start
Wimborne
Hockey's Ibsley
Tea
Rob Ward
Graham
Nigel Steel
Paul M
Chris W
Nigel Steel
Rob Ward
Nicky
Rob Ward
Ian M
John H
Rob Ward
Leader
Christchurch Waitrose
Wimborne Sq
09:30
09:30
09:00
09:00
Wimborne Square
Wimborne Rec.
Christchurch Waitrose Sandbanks
Our local rider’s wheel building offer
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Tuesday Toasters
Pedal Sunday
29
Tue 31
Sunday Inters
29
Sunday Rouleurs
Corfe Castle
Blandford Forum
Cranborne G.C
Kimmeridge
Mabel's, Boldre
Burley, Old Farmhouse
The Engine Room Dorchester
Rockbourne
Tolpuddle
East Lulworth
Kimmeridge
Upton House
Rob Ward
Rob Ward
Geoff
Richard W
Grahame B
Leader
Mabel's, Boldre.
Tea Rob Ward
Lunch
Blandford Forum
Coffee
Merley Willett Arms West Holme Orchard Tea Room
Sandbanks Ferry
Christchurch Waitrose
Wimborne Square
Start
* Clocks Change - forward 1 hour *
Terry's Saturday Ride 09:00
28
08:30
Saturday Velos
10:00
09:30
09:00
09:30
Time
28
Dorset Dawdlers
26
Sun 29
Sat
Thursday Riders
26
Thursday Rouleurs
Thu 26
Group Section
Tuesday Toasters
March
Tue 24
Right to Ride Report - November 2019 Work in progress or completed Christchurch Cycle Lanes Currently there is limited planning for the improvement and creation of cycle lanes in Christchurch, however it is hoped that the new BCP will start to work on this. Dunyeats Road & Leigh Road Schemes Work is now complete on Dunyeats Road, this is a welcome scheme that greatly improves the safety for cyclists and pedestrians.The Plans for Leigh Road have now been submitted to Dorset Council by Sustrans. There needs to be more joined up routes in this area and across the conurbation. National Highways & Transport Survey – What Next? Once analysed the results will be fed back to local Councils. Lawrence Harrell, Cycling Officer–BCP, will review the results and report back to the Forum Beryl Bikes Update The Beryl Bikes scheme is working well and there are currently 250 bikes. At the time of the Forum meeting there had been 22706 rides including 2515 during the Airshow. Whilst there has been some vandalism it is hoped that this will not escalate. There is an on road mechanic that travels around checking that bikes are in good condition. A338/Wessex Fields Proposals At the time of the meeting the Friends of Riverside were attending a meeting with Legal Representatives in London to review whether there is a viable case for a Judicial Review of the Plans.Subsequent to the Forum Meeting we have been informed that the judges decided that there were no grounds for a Judicial Review.The new BCP have stated that they will review the Plans. Gravel Hill - It was reported that Gravel Hill is now being regularly cleaned. Livingstone Road- Madeira Road whether there was a local demand cycleway for proposals for this area? Cycling Officer thought there was. Town Centre School Proposals. Concerns were raised as to whether the Town Centre was an appropriate location for a school. Air Quality is currently being assessed in this area and schools have a responsibility that starts with the Headteacher to initiate an active travel culture from the very beginning'
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Update from Sandbanks Ferry Operator Sandbanks ferry is now operating normally!
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Time Critical Journeys The Forum believes that time critical journeys need to be considered and should influence the need for joined up cycle lanes. BCP Funding Application - BCP have applied for funding from the South West Trains Community Infra Structure Fund Climate Change - link on the BCP Website to enable the public to comment on what they expect the Council to implement to address the declared Climate Change Emergency.
provides cycle rides for the elderly on power assisted trishaws.
CWA are seeking volunteers to pilot the trikes, visit local nursing homes and take the elderly folk out for a trip. Full training is provided and as long as you’re reasonably fit and able you’ll find this a fun and rewarding experience. If you’d like to volunteer a few hours a week, or would like to know more about what we do, please find us on facebook or Twitter and leave us a message, or email us at: cwa.hitc@gmail.com
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CTC Wessex Cycling Minutes of the Committee Meeting 14th August 2019 1. PRESENT:- Julian James (Chairman); Bob Chittenden (Picnic Organiser); Mike Gordon; Stephen Gray (Cycle Training Coordinator); John Hayter; Dave Mansfield (Secretary); Jim McDonald; Shawn Shaw (Newsletter Editor); Paul Turner (Right to Ride Representative); Mike Walsh (Treasurer); and Alan Baker (Minute Secretary). IN ATTENDANCE:- Rob Ward. 2. APOLOGIES:for absence: Anthony Clewes and Matthews; for arriving late: John Hayter and Mike Walsh.
Keith
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING:- The Minutes of the Meeting held on 15 May 2019 were APPROVED nem con. 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:17. Dave Mansfield said he would issue a Group e-mail to ask if any Group member would be willing to represent the interests of West Dorset at Dorset County Council Cycle Liaison Meetings. He asked Paul Turner to notify him of meeting dates and venues. 5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:- Julian James reported that the opportunity had been seized at the recent Group Picnic to present Alan Young with the Riders’ Cup for his 4,800 miles ride across Canada. A work commitment had prevented Alan from attending the Christmas Lunch and Awards Presentation last December to receive his award then. 6. SECRETARY’S REPORT:- Dave Mansfield reported that (i) the Group Christmas Lunch and Awards Presentation will take place at Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley on Thursday 12 December. The organiser, Dave Langley, is presently finalising the menu options and price.
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(ii) he has had discussions by telephone with Alex Cuppleditch, the Head of Volunteering at CTC/CUK National Office, regarding new initiatives being introduced, including “Assemble”, a website hub for Volunteers. 7. TREASURER’S REPORT:- Mike Walsh once again reported that the Group’s financial position was healthy, with sufficient funds available to meet current spending plans. Recent expenditure had included Bikeability Instructor Training; the Group Picnic; hire of the Committee Room at Kinson Conservative Club; and printing. 8. RIGHT TO RIDE REPORT:- Paul Turner reported on recent developments. His quarterly report will be published as usual in the Group Newsletter. Paul advised the Committee that although he is able to continue to deal with local commitments he is unable to take on any additional tasks imposed by CTC/CUK National Office. 9. NEWSLETTER EDITOR’S REPORT:- Shawn Shaw urged all members to contribute material for publication in “CycleInk”. 10. BIKEABILITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING REPORT:- Rob Ward reported that the first phase of training had been completed and the partiallyqualified instructors would now move on to hands-on training. Group funds would need to be earmarked to pay for the on-going assessment and approval involved in this next phase. He said that the workload is high (72 hours p.a.) and there is a need to recruit additional, younger applicants to replace those Instructors in the existing pool as and when they retire. 11. LIAISON WITH WESSEX AUTISM AND PORTFIELD SCHOOL:- Rob Ward reported that the first phase of this initiative had been completed. Portfield School has received £15,000 from a sponsor to pay for bikes, a bike shed, tools and spare equipment, etc. There would be a press release in the near future. 12. GROUP PICNIC 2019:- Bob Chittenden reported that the Group Picnic had taken place successfully in good weather with a turnout of around 100. He had received messages of thanks after the event,
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including from Sue Coles, representing a contingent from Winchester. Bob said he wished to thank all those who had helped, in particular Margaret Stagg and his partner Jean Horton, who had “taken over” and dealt with everything. Bob is willing to be Picnic Organiser next year and has already booked Damerham Village Hall for Sunday 05 July. The Committee thanked Bob for his efforts. 13. GRIDIRON EVENT 2019:- In the absence of Anthony Clewes, Mike Walsh reported that arrangements for the Gridiron were underway. 590 entries had been received; snoods, bidons and a copy of the next issue of the Group Newsletter will be available for each starter. Dave Smethurst will be in charge of the running of the first refreshment point at Copythorne; and Steve Cottenham the second, at Ibsley. Jo Gordon has responsibility for recruiting helpers and allocating tasks. There was a need to recruit a further photographer. 14. GROUP PUBLICITY PAGE ON CUK/CTC WEBSITE:- Dave Mansfield reported that he has taken over from Keith Matthews as Group Manager and Registration Officer, with Keith continuing as Website Manager for the Group’s own site. In addition, Paul Turner will become an Events Editor. 15. RIDE ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY:- Dave Mansfield introduced the document on ride etiquette and safety that he had compiled using existing source material from Wessex DA and CUK. He had invited Committee Members to send him comments prior to the Meeting. He would revise the document, including any comments made at this Meeting, and post it on the Group website adjacent to the Runs Lists. Rob Ward said that there was a need to offer guidance to novice cyclists on this subject, and also to some experienced cyclists who needed to act more responsibly. 16. VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION:- Dave Mansfield said that he was keen to bring the List of Volunteers up to date. He suggested that Ride Coordinators should inform him each quarter, when Runs Lists were placed on the Group website, of any new Ride Leaders.
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17. NEW RIDE LEADERS AND RIDE LEADER TRAINING:- Jim McDonald proposed Richard Wilson, and Keith Matthews (in absentia) proposed John Wickham as Ride Leaders. These were AGREED nem con. Alan Baker said that now was probably an opportunity to review Ride Leader Training. The Group had one copy of CTC Training Manuals which were offered to new Ride Leaders. However, they did not make easy reading. John Hayter responded that it was difficult to recruit Ride Leaders where an adult would lead other adults and he said that any training offered required a light touch. Jim McDonald agreed with John. Dave Mansfield said that Ride Leader Training documents were available to download on the CUK website under “Ride Leader’s Toolkit”. The wisdom of carrying identity information and emergency contact details was raised. The discussion concluded without a resolution as to Ride Leader Training policy for the future. 18. THE CRACKPOT AUDAX 2020:- Shawn Shaw reported that he wished to resurrect the event after a lapse of twenty years. However, it would be necessary for the Group to agree to adopt the event so that he would benefit from CTC/CUK Organiser and Volunteer insurances. Shawn added that he did not expect the Group to underwrite a possible financial loss in the running of the event. Mike Walsh proposed, Paul Turner seconded, and AGREED nem con that The Crackpot Audax 2020 be adopted as a Group event. 19. AWARD OF GROUP TROPHIES 2019:- There was a brief discussion, following which it was AGREED to set up an Awards Sub-Committee, consisting of the Chairman, Secretary and Minute Secretary, with a mandate to have discussions and to report to the next Committee Meeting, in November, with recommendations. 20. AGENDA FOR NEXT AGM AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS:- Dave Mansfield said that he wished to ascertain how many vacant posts there were likely to be at the time of the AGM so that he could advertise vacancies when Notice of the forthcoming AGM was issued.
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John Hayter said that he did not propose to continue as a Member of the Committee beyond the AGM; and he would step down as Ride Coordinator of the Thursday Ride Group at the end of this year. The Committee thanked John for his valuable contributions. Dave Mansfield reported that Keith Matthews had indicated a wish to relinquish the post of Welfare Officer; Anthony Clewes will cease to be Group Kitmaster after the next AGM; and there was support and a need for the creation of the post of Press, Publicity and Promotions Officer. 21. ITEMS IN STORE AT VELO DOMESTIQUE:- it was AGREED to abandon the procedure for tracking the location of the “Obree” DVD and the competition rollers. The public viewing licence on the DVD has expired and the rollers are not in great demand with other clubs. 22. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:(i) Dave Mansfield reported that the “Rest and be Thankful” seat at Witchampton is in need of repair. No approach to the Committee for financial help has been made by local residents but Mike Walsh said he would pursue this possibility. (ii) Dave Mansfield reported that he had informed CUK of the date of the Group AGM and had invited National Office to send a representative. (iii) Jim McDonald reported that he is approached by cyclists from time to time about joining the Group, but they tend not to take up his invitation to ride with one of the ride groups. He wondered whether a different response from the Committee was required in order to increase take-up. Dave Mansfield said that he would encourage enquirers to join us if notified of their interest. (iv) Paul Turner reported that, in his capacity as Group Facebook Page Moderator, he rarely gets feedback from users and makes his own judgement about the retention or deletion of contributions. The Committee expressed its confidence in Paul’s judgement.
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(v) Mike Walsh reported that stock level of the Group’s publicity leaflet was running low and that revising and reprinting it would be a first job for the new Press, Publicity and Promotions Officer. (vi) Mike Walsh reminded the Committee that the venue for next year’s Semaine Federale was Valognes, Normandy, and he invited the Committee to consider some involvement. No suggestions were offered and no decision was reached. (vii) Mike Walsh reminded the Committee that the Group has ample funds to promote cycling. He hoped that Committee Members would think of ways of using this money. 20. FORTHCOMING MEETINGS:Annual General Meeting Wednesday 16 October 2019 Committee Meeting Wednesday 13 November 2019
Competitive Rollers TC Wessex Cycling have a set of Competitive Rollers which are available for use by anyone either for a club event or on another occasion either within or outside CTC Wessex Cycling. There is no charge for their use. Daniel Armstrong at Velo Domestique 176-180 Seabourne Road (the top end of Southbourne Grove) looks after the rollers and they can be collected from there. Terry Walsh refurbished the rollers some time ago and they have since been used on a number of occasions: at Velo Domestique, at a Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers event and at the St Peter’s School Sports Convention. The rollers can provide a very good evening for riders and spectators giving much fun. To discuss the set up please contact Terry on 01202 247888.
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