CycleInk Summer 2013 by CTC Wessex Cycling

The Newsletter of CTC Wessex Cycling

Summer 2013

CYCLE INK MAGAZINE The quarterly magazine of CTC Wessex Cycling in Bournemouth. www.wessexctc.org for all CTC Wessex Cycling activities

Calendar Dates For 2013 Apr 6th Apr 7th

Hardboiled 200km Dorset Coast 200km Dorset Coastlet 100km

Shawn Shaw Peter Loakes Peter Loakes

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Apr 7th May 5th May 12th May 12th May 12th May 12th May 19th May 19th June 6th Sept 1st Sept 1st Sept 1st Sept 1st Sept 8th Oct 14th

Porkers 400km New Forest Challenge 50km New Forest Day Out 100km New Forest 150km New Forest Excursion 200km Dorset Downs 100km Dorset Downs 150km Brimstone 600km New Forest Challenge 50km New Forest and Coast 100km New Forest Century 150km New Forest On/Off Shore 200km Dorset Dirt 50km offroad The 21st Gridiron 100km

Shawn Shaw John Ward John Ward John Ward John Ward Justin Oakley Justin Oakley Shawn Shaw John Ward John Ward John Ward John Ward Ken Reed John Jackson

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Informal Wayfarers Rides to Burley This ride happens every Saturday and is completely informal. There is no leader and no back up, but generally an experienced cyclist somewhere around. The route is designed for beginners but joined in by all abilities.

Start 08:45 at Waitrose Supermarket, Christchurch every Saturday Or 09:00 at The Oak PH, Burton

Or just make your own way to the Old Farmhouse Tea Rooms, Burley for 10:00

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The Magazine of CTC Wessex Cycling Dave Langley wants you to make a note in your diaries later in the year; the CTC Wessex Christmas Lunch has now been booked at Bournemouth Sports Club on Thursday December 19th at 12:30. This will be open to all active members of the club and for any who missed last year’s meal; the address is Chapel Gate, BH23 6BL on the left at the western entrance of Bournemouth Airport. The full price for the menu has not yet been finalised but the club has once again agreed to subsidise part of the cost for each active member to bring the price down to £10 each. Detailed menu choices will be available during the autumn. For info; the small numbers of issues with last year’s meal have been discussed with the catering team and will be addressed this time. I hope as many of you as possible will be able to join us and help increase the number of people attending to many more than the 60 or so from last year. Thanks again to Denis Eveleigh for setting this up with Bournemouth Sports Club and to everyone for helping extend this to as many people in the club as possible. On 21st July at 10 Hill View Road Ferndown, your editor and his wife Janet will host free tea and a bit of cake to all local CTC cyclists at 3:30pm. The Sunday Rides that day are arranging to finish up with us. Even if you do not ride with a group you are welcome to come along as long as you are a CTC member. COVER PICTURE: Jill Burden reports that on the 4th April, the Thursday Dawdlers, led by David Birch, went cycling around Bournemouth Cycle track and then went to Avon Country Park for lunch. It must have been minus something as they were eating their sandwiches outside whilst it was SNOWING. Here they are making a cheery summer photo for the cover!

Dorset Blips

by Shawn Shaw

A Twelve Hour Day recalled by Shawn As I tracked the drifts of pebbles that is the tombolo, Chesil Bank, I tried to recall the last time I visited the Gibraltar of Wessex, The Isle of Slingers, Portland. I guessed it was on my last Porkers 400 randonnée though the date eluded me. My planned day out had me ‘rolling down to Weymouth town’ and on to Portland Bill. Gazing at the mass ahead, Mont Verne was draped in green bluegrey haze as the sun warmed the causeway shadowing The Bank. It was a busy time but less of a concern than the Red/Amber/Green rings, the Olympic legacy of traffic lights in Weymouth. The causeway has few turns but at each junction the traffic is stewarded by a roundabout. The cyclist is ‘catered’ for with a shared cycle/pedestrian path but this day it was under repair and best left alone. A good excuse, but, to be fair, I would not have used it; there are no car tyres to remove the grit and broken glass; no draft from passing traffic to ease your effort. Anyway, I was going somewhere. According to my calendar it was the first day of spring and here, at the Bill, it was. 09:35 displayed the automatonic meter maid and all was still in the shine of the sun: nothing but the seagulls and me. With my gloves changed, my hat stowed, I turned my wheels to face the zephyr, passing coarse grasslands, drystone walls, quarries and St Georges [show place to the monumental mason’s art]. All the while the sea bobbed, caressing the few fishing boats and rolled into The Bank from here to Abbotsbury and beyond. No rip-roar from nature’s pebble grader today; all noise up here was of life’s general hubbub; from gulls, houses, traffic and people as they set out about their day. Emerging from the one way system, a chuck wagon - coffee! Before setting out I had breakfasted on porridge and honey but that had been before seven. I was aiming for Beaminster to be my lunch stop, another three hours down the road. Tea and an egg & bacon bap was deemed best policy; and a very sound investment (£3.60). Back across the Causeway, over Ferry Bridge and the calm of The Fleet, I was once more on the lookout for dodgy driving habits. Past the Land Registry offices and on the B road to Portesham they all had their sensible heads on today. Taking the right toward (Admiral) Hardy’s Monument the traffic thinned to almost nothing and I was left in peace to contemplate. The narrow brook in hasty rush; shop fronts, memorials to long gone businesses, blanked, no longer an invitation to enter; the squat church with stumpy tower; time worn words on weather worn lichen speckled stones. The old village is perched in a

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cleft of the rising down and the road, stretching, rolls on to Winterborne Abbas. Out of the cleft I left it to roll on; I turned for the Brede Valley. No flanneled play on the field today, but I heard the thwack of leather on willow. Such is the evocative nature enveloping this manicured faerie dell of deepest Dorset tucked up tight to the coastal heights. On through the Estate where you can have your house, like a model T, any colour you like so long as it’s ‘mine’. The road rounds a mound where llamas guard the sheep from the fox – except now, during lambing. When new born, lambs can have a colour that confuses the guardian into aggression. Into Long Bredy and the road is closed for drainage work. The roadmen are at the corner where the wisteria will in a few months be a roadside cloak to the stone of the Big House garden boundary wall. For now, the buds are swaddled in dust and I need to find a different route. The Diversion was deep in mud so I rolled the cleaner lane on to the Litton Cheney Youth Hostel and made for the hill to the A35 that way. Riding up the slope, I espy Mill Cottage. Of course it is not new, but dropping down the hill it can’t be seen to still have the mill wheel attached at its side. Grey and steely resting from past labour, yet the leet water pushes on through; babbling energy. It’s but a short step to the A35 and on to the Roman road. Atop Eggardon the scene spreads ahead into the vale across Powerstock and Nettlecombe, primeval it is not, but a feeling of wonder at the majestic spread, and, drawn from genetic memory, rise up feelings akin to worship. I bear right toward the Tollers and am brought from my reverie as traffic builds on this single lane road (with passing places) and I need to share. It doesn’t last long before I am left to myself again. The verdant roadside, clear and neat, fades to blur in the headlong rush through the old railway bridge (Maiden Newton to Bridport), the portal into the mystical; a parkland of marsh grass and deep woods. Bypassing the Tollers and climbing some, I crest the rise to see Beaminster. I enjoy a gentle lunch of tuna and sweet corn baguette (protein, carbohydrate and fructrose) with coffee (caffeine, two sugars please). Thus fuelled I set out for the ‘Beaminster dips’, once a feature for the hardmen of the Dorset Coast. They are still there; all five; steeper and longer by turns. I draw a veil over the struggle but once at Toller Down Gate the reward is the plunge to Benville Bridge and the Red Post just beyond. Of course it is back up and then plunge through Evershot, up and over to Holywell to wait at the Yeovil - Dorchester road for a break in the traffic. Where now? Home? No: it’s early yet. I’m off to Compton Abbas Airfield for tea. A gap! So, onward to Lyons Gate; to Glanvilles Wooton and Holwell; to Sturminster Newton, Hartgrove and Fontmell Magna. Magna: it sounds huge:

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it is huge. But, like Litton Cheney, tis a small step to the top. If all goes well that is. A low loader loading a caterpillar tracked digger fills the lane. I slip by as the men finish ‘strapping down’ leaving many cars in line, fore and aft of the loader. I plod on. A car descends towards me and I wave. The car stops, the window slips down. “I wasn’t speeding , not even doing 30! Who . . .” “You’ve jumped to the wrong conclusion . . . there’s a lowloader blocking . . .” in a ‘calm down dear, it’s only a’ sort of way. Appologising - she had just had the drive from hell - it was the last straw etc. And then, a Thank you. Passing from bombast to discomfit in the twinkling of an eye: her young passengers passed from sullen through glum to gleeful. I’d brightened their day at least. On approaching Stur there had been a darkening and a few spots of rain which had repeated as I neared the top of Fontmell Down but again, nothing came of it. In the Airfield at just after four thirty, tea and fruitcake (£3) were my weapons of choice for the duel ahead. I needed two teas as the peel in the fruit cake began a duel digestif all of its own. With LEDs flashing red to the commuting traffic closing aft I was soon through Blandford town and on the Cowgrove road. Now aside the Stour, the weather was falling about me. In my wet gear I made good time to Wimborne and Merley and left the Stour (and the rain) behind. Once over the rim and past the Crematorium into the Poole basin, there was not any hint of rain at all. Only my sodden shoes squelched witness to the squall now I closed in on home. Shawn

Sunday Potterers

By Jim McDonald & Mike Walsh

Ann & Alan Dodson have decided to relinquish running the Sunday Potterers with effect from 29 June. Bob Chittenden and Derek Phillips have agreed to take it on jointly. The Committee, on behalf of all riders thank Ann & Alan for all their past years as Runs Leaders where they also acted as Ride Leaders. Many have ridden with them and their knowledge of the local routes is exceptional taking us down many unknown byways and highways.

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Right to Ride Report

By Paul M. Turner

Poole Quay Cycle Celebration - Date: Thursday 25th July 2013 (First day of the Summer Holidays) -Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Poole's premier pedal bike night returns to the Quay on Thursday 25th July with breath taking acrobatic cycle displays and a chance to test the latest bikes. The fun free event for all the family starts at 7pm and includes the opportunity to have a go on a range of trick cycles and crazy bikes, browse around a wide range of cycle stalls and have your say on where new cycle lanes should be built in Poole. The event will finish with fireworks. Bournemouth - Skyride Event –Saturday 20July - Bournemouth town centre will be transformed into a ‘grand prix style’ race circuit as part of this year’s Night Skyride event. Westover Road, Gervis Place, Exeter Road, Bath Hill and other town centre locations will form part of an evening race circuit, which will be open to invite elite cyclists to compete at speeds of up to 50mph. Poole – Ashley Road & Sea View – the roundabout is almost completed and should be operational at the end of May. There is consultation about Ashley Road, Poole and Poole Road to Westbourne because of Three Towns Corridor. Go to the link on tour website. The Poole Leisure Cycling Group meet on the first Saturday of the month during British Summer time at the Upton Country Park Tea Rooms courtyard at 2pm. The group ride around the bay with a refreshment stop at Hamworthy Park. There is a ride leader and back marker so nobody gets left behind. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book. Regular health and leisure cycle rides take place from Upton Country Park, Kingston Lacey and Moors Valley Park. The next

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cycle rides in Poole will be at Upton Country Park Saturday 1st June 2013, 6th July 2013, Saturday 3rd Aug 2013, Saturday 7th Sept 2013 & Saturday 5th Oct 2013. Finally, I rode the new section of NCN Route 25 from Blandford though Stourplaine and on to Sturminster Newton. It is excellent way to beat the cars! Sustrans has laid a wonderful surface for walking & cycling. It was opened on Sunday 19 May at Station Court, Blandford 10:30. The characters are chosen to celebrate Sustrans to create walking and cycling routes. Wimborne Rec to Shillingstone at Stourpaine!

Paul

The Potterers were there! The Sunday Potterers diverted from the advertised 19th May run to take part in the official opening!

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Denia

By Mike Walsh

In January this year was the first time I went to Spain for a holiday centred on cycling. January in the sun. I joined a group where some of the cyclists had been gathering for over ten years and thus they knew all the best routes radiating from the hotel. They also knew all the coffee and lunch stops; a grand bonus for me. There was a daily range of rides and I cycled every day but two, once when I went on an organised coach excursion and the other when an old cycling colleague came to the hotel. He lives in Denia. I had kept in touch with his daughter who arranged the meeting. He did ride with us one day but as I struggled up a hill with him still in the big ring we decided that we would meet up in the evenings. It did rain a couple of times, once meant a late start and another early visit to a cafĂŠ. The rest of the time the sun shone and often by midday it was warm enough for a short sleeve jersey. Putting some January miles in the legs should have helped for the rest of the year but disappeared very quickly. The rides presented me with a grand range of scenery which I often saw through a veil of sweat. Riding through the orange groves and the almond orchards which were in blossom was very attractive and very nearly every ride either started or finished through the groves.

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Regrets . . . I Have a Few

By Big Bob

Someone again has asked me that question which threw me into a quandary the last time. It starts innocently enough. “Do you ever regret devoting so much of your life over the years to cycling?” I become perplexed and thoughts haunt me about what might have been were I not doomed to be a slave of the wheel with oily hands and permanently knackered. With proper concentration on life I could have been a millionaire and lived a life of luxury. I could have been seduced by Liz Taylor in her prime. I could have been a top Gynaecologist (wishful thinking maybe but not entirely off the wall this one as I did take a postal course although the practical proved difficult due to lack of public spirited volunteers). I could have been a better partner but as our own resident cycling guru Shawn S. once told me over a pot of tea. “Unless a man has some kind of selfish streak he will achieve nothing”. The depressing thought is that I have the streak but still achieved nothing! But, on dark stormy nights when sat alone by the fireside, thinking, would I do the same again? . . . Would I? . . . Would I? YOU BET YOUR SWEET ASS I WOULD!!!!!! For we’ve danced the lonely mountain road Tried dreams spun on grass tracks freshly mowed Meandered days by moor and lake Ignored the cash for freedoms sake Grasped the life of the spinning wheel The only life which exaltation seals And now though old hear the yearning song To be on the road with companions gone Slows me on my wandering way And leaning on handlebar bless the day And bless for ever many more Come on!,Come on!—Its life---explore! Sorry about that, but from time to time it does come over me.

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Anyway, it reminds me of something I have wanted to tell you about for some time but have hesitated because of the extreme confidentiality and sensitivity of the whole activity so none of the following must go any further. As you know here at our Cyclists residential retirement hotel “Le Hotel du Velo Sportif” we all, with one or two interludes, enjoy a great cycling life with a variety of activities to suit everyone on and around the bike and that is where our happiness lies, but, and this is a big but, outside of these hallowed walls among the general cycling public there are many who share these aspirations but unfortunately some have partners who do not. This is where as rightly befits our new CTC charity status help is at hand based at “Le Hotel” in the shape of “Bikies Under Great Grief Emergency Rescue” or BUGGER for short. BUGGER exists to bring succour and comfort to all Bikies abused and harried by their partners who do not understand the magic of two wheels and the open road. The degree of intervention can vary greatly from a consoling arm put around the shoulders of some poor wretch in a remote Cyclists Café too frightened to pedal the last few miles home to face a stormy reception from an irate spouse. (Mike B, has an innate talent for the sensitivity required in that direction and I have seen many a tear shed under his kindly gaze) to the more extreme cases where sanctuary can be offered, which shifts the whole process up a notch and enables the victim to spend a few days recuperating in the sympathetic atmosphere of “Le Hotel”. This inevitably means that after a short period of time some harridan (no gender bias here!) will be banging on the main door demanding the instant return of the suffering partner. Here we are fortunate in having Dave C, among our number whose masterly and authoritative way with women has often been noted so the situation is soon sorted. The transformation in the temporary guest is astounding and after a thorough stripped medical examination conducted by our House Medical Officer Jo G, (woe betide the man who does not cough when requested) to establish general fitness the programme proceeds by leaps and bounds. Within no time the victim can take possession of his bike from the bike store without shaking with anxiety and constantly looking over his shoulder. Of considerable assistance in this respect has been Jeanette K and Wendy H whose meditation course includes long periods of non talking, for which they are both well known and appreciated, has benefited many. From this point the cure is rapid and in only two cases so far have we had to relocate the patient, under a false name and identity, to the Welsh border country where they are both, I am happy to say, deliriously pedaling in idyllic countryside.

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In fact in one case a liaison of an amorous nature has been formed with a local Welsh road racing lass which has caused many an appreciative sigh here at Le Hotel although Mike W, our resident authority on matters of the heart did see it coming. In conclusion it was extremely gratifying some two weeks ago when all our patients returned to Le Hotel to join us for a celebratory dinner including many of their reformed partners. The evening was a jolly one with many an appreciative comment and smile exchanged, but the highlight for all occurred when the riders helped by our programme, stood up and slipped off their road jerseys thereby displaying white customised tee shirts showing these proud words emblazoned in red across their chests. “I’ve been buggered”. It was then I knew all our work had been worthwhile and dear fellow cyclists, I confess to you, a tear rolled down my cheek. Ride with charity. Big Bob

Rural Benches

By Mike Walsh

Nearly a year ago there was a “You’ve Been Framed” moment in West Stafford when the bench collapsed underneath some of our members. This prompted the Committee to realise that we use many rural benches throughout the district and we thought we should support the replacement of the bench at West Stafford. After false starts trying to find the body responsible for maintenance, our offer was well received but the bench had been repaired and no financial support was needed. Not wanting to let a good idea escape another venture was sought. John Hayter suggested that we could support a replacement of the bench adjacent to the bus shelter opposite The Cuckoo Inn at Hamptworth. Again identifying the appropriate body took some investigation but then joy of joys I knew the wife of one of the parish councillors. He took on the matter on board but again ran into some problems with ownership etc. Eventually I received the following e-mail:“You will be pleased to know that there is now a very solid bench in place at the Cuckoo so you can enjoy your lunch alfresco now summer is finally arriving - all at no charge to club funds”. So again we are looking for another appropriate repair or new site for a bench. We failed to give away money!!!

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Bournemouth Twilight Criterium By Mike Walsh British Cycling are promoting a Closed Circuit (Competitive) race on Sat 20th July 2013. One starting at six in the evening the other at seven. Entitled Twilight Criterium Races they will start in Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorsert, BH1 2BU. More details can be obtained from the organiser:Mr Richard Dickson 07805383648 richard@fullforceevents.com The set up of this event will be as any Elte Series or Tour Series Venue, The circuit will be completely barriered both sides of the road with safety marshals working strategic areas of the circuit. This event is a 1.5km circuit taking in some of the best sights in Bournemouth, the course has both technical areas and long straight sections and should appeal to all types of riders. The event is in its first year and is being coupled with their Skyride to give the people of Bournemouth the opportunity to see different elements of inner city cycling. This is hopefully the first of many years in the development of Cycling Events in Bournemouth.

Ramp for Wareham Bridge

By Bob Chittenden

Wareham Bridge is to have a new ramp crossing and there are two designs proposed in the plans. Public input was sought in May and one of the two designs shown here will be implemented.

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Christmas Lunch 2012

By Mike Walsh

I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late but here are a selection of photographs from last years Christmas Lunch. The date of the this years will is announced in this issue so all groups can make a note in their diaries.

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April in Paris

By Mike Walsh Another April in Paris, this time joined by Sue and Aimée. A grand ride starting down the Seine crossing it over the Pont de Normandie until the Risle which we then followed stopping for lunch in Pont Audemer, which is twinned with Ringwood. Onwards down the Risle to Pont Authou where we picked up the Voie Verte in the direction of Evreux passing some French graffiti riding up to Le Neubourg where we stopped for the night. Back onto the Voie Verte for a while and then up and over to the Eure which we followed to Breuilpont and again up and over to Herbeville where we stayed at a Petit Palace. The following morning a few miles and into the Forét Marly le Roi and into Paris. We had a few nights out in Paris with some friends one of whom’s birthday was imminent. The return trip was a reverse of the way out but stopping in different places.

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Gridiron Super Domestique

By John Jackson

Now it’s been said that bicycle racing is a sport contested by teams and won by individuals. Well the ‘Gridiron 100’ is a bit like that; there may be one organiser but they are supported by many unsung heroes. So I thought it was about time to recognise that. Keeping with the analogy, over the years the great cycling teams had many strong domestiques but some stood out, recognised as someone rather special, they were the ‘Super Domestiques’, who went the extra mile and put in the extra effort, the likes of: Andrea Carrea for Fausto Coppi; José Luis Arrieta for Miguel Indurain; Martin Van Den Bosche for Eddy Merckx ; our very own Vin Denson for Rik van Looy and Jacques Anquetil; and Marc Demeyer for Freddy Maertens Over the 20 years of the Gridiron many volunteers have given up their Sunday ride and put in a hard day’s work to make it all possible. But within that exalted group of volunteers there are those who have also gone the extra mile and put in the extra effort. So at our volunteers’ lunch earlier this year we recognised our first ‘Gridiron 100 Super Domestique’ someone who has helped me and others before. It could only be one individual Mike Walsh - and we presented him with an engraved tankard – a small reward for all the work over the years. Who will be our next Super Domestique?

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MINUTES OF CTC WESSEX CYCLING MEETING WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY !. PRESENT:- Terry Walsh, Mike Walsh, Dave Langley, Keith Matthews, Jim McDonald, Bob Courtney, Bob Chittenden, Jo Gordon and Julian James. Observed by Agnes Walsh, Peter Bourne and Ralph Huckle 2. APOLOGIES:- Paul Turner, Joan Courtney, John Jackson and Steve Gray. 3. MATTERS ARISING:- Item 10 - Womens Group - John Jackson will write something for the Newsletter rather than abandon the idea. In case of misunderstanding - Gridiron entry is only via the internet, there will be no entries taken on the day. 4. TREASURERS’ REPORT;- Mike reports that there is sufficient monies for our needs. We have been in receipt of the £200 allocation from the CTC national office, albeit rather delayed. 5. NEWSLETTER;- Keith always is happy to receive articles for the newsletter - the deadline for the forthcoming edition is the second week in June. Printing of the newsletter has now been outsourced at an excellent price 6. RIGHT TO RIDE;- THE REPORT FROM Paul is being put on the newsletter and the Club website. July 20th there is a Criterium cycle race around Westover Road. It will be a Closed Circuit (Competitive) event titled Twilight Criterium Races, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU organised by Mr Richard Dickson 07805383648 richard@fullforceevents.com under British Cycling. July 25th there is a Cycling event on Poole Quay. As yet we have not been approached to provide our usual stall with rollers and turbo. 7. RUNS LEADERS REPORTS;- Rouleurs - Dave reports that numbers are dropping a little with about 10 riding in one group instead of the proposed two on a Thursday, and 4-5 in the group on Sundays. Inters - Bob Courtney. said the new format if more democratic with different leaders choosing their own routes - he did feel that some members of the group were nervous about taking responsibility for taking the lead. Sunday Potterers - Bob reported that they have about 15-20 for coffee which then reduces to 12-13 afterwards with a further reduction after lunch to 4-6. Thursday Potterers - Jim reports that about 18 come to the start with more joining at coffee. Dawdlers- Jeanette says “ The Dawdlers are still very much alive and riding every Thursday although the weather for the last few months has dampened spirits and to blame for low mileages. Original Dawdlers still join in the rides although managing less distances and new members are joining us to swell the numbers, one Thursday we had 18 out, but on an average day we number around 10-12. We have one rider who was cycling as a youngster in the 50s with Jean and Ron Trill, before he moved away for work. Different people lead each week, which works very well and we have FUN! Visiting riders are always welcome, who knows they might want to join us regularly. If we are told of events happening before we’ve done ours runs list we could join in more inter-group events. Saturday Sixty - Mike Barrat leads from between 1 - 6. Bun Run - run on the 1st Saturday of every month - relaxed run tailored to suit who is out (and lovely goodies at the Bee Shack). Poole Leisure Group - meet monthly and numbers are increasing. Pedal Again in Poole – Only arranged for a Disability Group as the bikes were stolen. It was very well received being delivered by Andre Barber, Steve Gray, Mike Walsh and Paul Rush. New bikes will be housed elsewhere and this will require new routes to be devised and the resultant risk assessments. 8. CHRISTMAS LUNCH;- It was decided to keep to Bournemouth Rugby who cannot let us have the venue evenings or at the weekend. The caterers have responded to some complaints about the cold food some people experienced. This is subsidised and the cost will remain at £10 per person. So the CTC WESSEX CYCLING CHRISTMAS LUNCH (all riders from all groups are invited) will be held on Thursday 19th Dec12.30 at Bournemouth Rugby Club, Chapel Gate. 9. Keith says there are some teething problems with the computerised runs list but he is working to rectify. Eric will continue to amalgamate the runs list of all the groups on paper and Dave volunteered to review to ensure “Events etc” are included. He will at a later date see if this can be combined on the computer. GARDEN PARTY - Keith and Janet are hosting a garden party provisionally Sunday 21st July 3.30 at their house - this will be confirmed. They hope all those on a cycle can alter their routes to come along. This has now been confirmed. AOB - Jim said Rob Garnett is still in hospital and hoping to go to a nursing home. He enjoys his regular visitors. Bob Chit said there is to be a ramp to replace the level crossing at Wareham in 2014 and that the North Dorset Trailway is now open. Both these items will be in the newsletter. Dave said the Gridiron thanks Keith for his help and there are already 135 on line entries. Julian is up for election at the end of the year and was asking for proposers - Ralph agreed. Mike said the bench at the Cuckoo Inn, Hamptworth has been supplied without use of our funds. We therefore will look at other sites. Jo asked if local rides such as New Forest, Dorset Downs etc could be added to the runs list to make more people aware of what is going on locally. Jo also suggested that the committee members and their duties be named to make all aware so we could be contacted by anyone in the group with suggestions or views we could then bring to committee meetings. THIS COMMITTEE AGREE TO THANK ALAN AND ANN DODSON FOR ALL THEIR WORK FOR THE GROUP OVER THE YEARS - THANKYOU. Meeting closed at 9.01pm 10. Next Committee meeting will be Wednesday 21st August

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Committee meetings at The Conservative Club, Kinson. Next committee meeting: 21st August 2013 at 19:30 Remaining committee meetings for 2013: 23rd October (AGM) ; 20th November

Secretary: Mike Walsh: 17 Grove Gdns, Southbourne Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9JQ TEL: (01202) 429985 Email jmichaelwalsh@aol.com Editor: Keith Matthews: 10 Hill View Road, Ferndown, BH22 9QY TEL: (01202) 855001 Email keithjanet@btinternet.com

Contributions and Photographs: The committee meeting date is the deadline for Newsletter contributions. Contribute by any way you like. Photographs are welcome in any form. www.bournemouthctc.org

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