Join us on our rides around Solihull and surrounding counties!
Join us on our rides around Solihull and surrounding counties!
Absent Friend
We are sad to inform members that our oldest and much respected member Ray Batchelor died peacefully on Wed 14th May after a short illness. Ray will be remembered for the many ways he supported the club, particularly by volunteering to help with our events .
Please see BULLETIN BOARD (right) for the funeral arrangements
Club racing events – from Ian Cowan
I need some help with these races please.
The rescheduled No Frills races start on Wednesday 28 May at 7:00PM at Tudor Grange and continue each Wednesday evening until 18 June.
….and British Masters National Championship road race
Sunday 1 June at Bearley road circuit
offers of help to 07977 237 040 (call, text or WhatsApp) PLEASE
Forward Look
Sun 1 June – BMCR road races, Snitterfield **Volunteers required**
Wed 4,11 and 18 June – rescheduled No Frills circuit races – Tudor Grange
Sun 8 June – SCC Youth circuit races – Tudor Grange (provisional)
Wed 11 June – Old Sols lunch
Sun 29 June – Club Memorial Rides – 9am – 9:30 start from Woodbourne, Earlswood
Sun 13 July –Tour d’Ilmington
Even the best laid plans sometimes have to change....
Look HERE for short notice additions or changes to previously advertised club activities
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Ray Batchelor’s funeral arrangements
Ray’s wife June and family would be glad to see his Solihull CC friends at a celebration of his long and active life at 1pm on Thursday 5th June at Robin Hood Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Solihull B90 3NL. This will be followed by a reception at West Warks Sports Club, Grange Rd, Solihull B91 1DA.
There is no specific dress code. No flowers, but donations to Marie Curie are invited..
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Not ready for Solihull CC just yet, but keen to get into cycling?
Other cycling opportunities are available in Solihull...
to find out what's on offer, visit https://www.solihullactive.co.uk/cycling-in-solihull/
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It is a requirement of the club that all cycling members cover themselves for public liability while cycling - it is part of the Club Constitution. Please ensure that you have the proper cover from British Cycling, Cycling UK, TLI or BMCR.
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We have ordered a range of Kalas jerseys in all shapes and sizes for you to try for size.
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The June club runs are loaded up. Due to low numbers on the D runs we have merged the Sunday D and E runs until further notice.
On 1 June we are suspending the club runs so members can support our flagship open road race. Our memorial rides in June and the charity Cream Tea run in August will offer a chance for a social gathering combined with a good bike ride.
Riders joining club runs do so entirely at their own risk.
Please respect any instructions from the ride leader.
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Could You Be A Cycling Coach?
Solihull Cycling Club already has a great team of British Cycling-trained coaches who deliver group sessions, mainly at Tudor Grange Park, to develop our member’s cycling skills and fitness.
The sessions cater for young and old - beginner to elite. But we need more coaches.
The sessions, which take place on weekday evenings during the Spring and Summer, are greatly valued by members, and they have been the launch pad for successful cycling careers including World Champions and Pro Tour riders.
But they sometimes stretch our resources, and occasionally sessions have to be cancelled due to coach unavailability.
Would you like to join the team?
You can find out more here:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/coaching
or email coaching@solihullcc.org.uk.
As a cycling club, we actively promote all aspects of cycling from social riding for pleasure and health, to racing and participation in organized competitive events.
Our younger members and youth are especially important to the club. We are lucky to have a good selection of coaches to help our younger members develop their skills and identify their strengths.
We now have 3 suppliers of Club clothing to suit every need. A wide range of items are available in men's, women's and children's specific sizes and fits.
Our latest kit supplier Kalas has been busy making lots of jerseys in our new recreational design, and the familiar race design which is registered for BC competitive events.
The first orders have been delivered and the second orders should be delivered in time for the AGM.
Our club magazine AWheel has been one of the main ways we let our diverse membership know what is going on in the club.
We have been looking for a new editor since Covid interrupted publication, and the good news is Steve O'Hara has stepped up. The first edition will appear as soon as Steve has enough material - so you know what to do.....
We welcome contributions from club members. Submit to editor@solihullcc.org.uk
Every year we recognize the achievements and contributions of our club members., at our annual prize giving dinner and celebration. Join the club and you may become a champion.
Policies, charters and other documents that form a necessary part of any organization these days - boring but important.
If you click the button below we will send you details on club membership.
Alternatively, the membership form can be downloaded from the documents area in this website.
Please email the completed form to membership@solihullcc.org.uk
If you would prefer to send the form by post, please send an email to membership@solihullcc.org.uk or click the button bellow and send a message.
The idea of the circuit was the brainchild of Harry Reynolds. It was Harry’s vision to create a traffic free, safe environment where the club could build its next generation of champions under the guidance of a group of fully qualified British Cycling coaches belonging to the Solihull CC.
The circuit is approx 850 metres long, 5 metres wide with a 6 metres finishing straight down the middle of the top. The profile of the circuit is labelled as ‘testing’ as Tudor Grange Park slopes away towards the Norman Green Athletics centre.
Tudor Grange Park, Monkspath Hall Rd, Solihull, England B91 1NB, United Kingdom