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Charity Cream Tea Run
Sunday 21st August 2022
Cream Tea Run
Watch out of an email bulletin with more details soon.
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SCC Members Newsletter - July 2022
Summer is in full swing, with a full programme of racing, coaching and club rides for us to enjoy. There are some changes to the programme, so keep checking the website to check on the events you intend to join.
We still need more people to volunteer to help out at the “bigger ticket” events.
New Members – from Pete James.
This month we welcome Vijaya Chithambaram, Subha Balachandar, and Thrilok & Rohan Vijayakumar
Absent Friend – From Dave Stephenson
Dave Lucas 1944-2022
Dave Lucas, club member in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s; track, road and endurance rider and memorable run leader sadly died 23rd June. An obituary will be posted next month.
Dave's funeral service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium, Mowbray Road, Peterborough, PE6 7JE on Friday, 22nd July at 12:30pm. and afterwards at The White Lion Inn, 38 Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7ET.
Immediate family flowers only please. Any donations in memory of Dave will go to Air Ambulances UK and Stroke Association, and may be sent c/o Fords Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, Tel 01572 722654.
Club Runs – from Cliff Dobson
There have been a few changes to the summer programme because we are promoting a couple of social events as follows:
Sunday 31 July – Club Randonnee rides – see separate post. Start and Finish at Woodbourne Sports Club, Earlswood.
Sunday 21 August – Charity Cream Tea Run. Think of this as the mince pie run, but with a seasonal twist! Club rides will converge on Binton Village Hall where our adopted charity “Solihull Wheels for All” will be serving refreshments in exchange for a donation. Watch out for more details in the next newsletter, but I’m hoping the many “star bakers” in the club will once again get baking.
Club Randonnee and social – from Mike Wood
Originally planned for 17 July, we have had to postpone this to Sunday 31 July due to venue problems. All starting and finishing at Woodbourne Sports and Social club, Earlswood, we have a full programme as follows:
8am start – 200km or 160km with 3 or 2 optional pit stops
9am start – 135km and 120km both with two optional pit stops
10am start – 100km and 50km with two and one optional pit stops
These will be “21st century randonnees”, with routes provided as GPX files rather than old style turn-by-turn guidance. Refreshment stops will be commercial venues to remove the need for volunteers from the membership.
Following the rides there will be a social event giving riders a chance to meet other members.
The entry fee will cover the venue / post ride catering – likely to be £10 – to be confirmed
Women’s Cycle skills training – July 2022 – from Lynn Dale
Due to Solihull Summer Fest taking priority on the cycle circuit, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining two Wednesday skills training sessions. Thanks to those who supported the sessions we were able to run.
Commonwealth Games Baton Relay – From Pete James
Carrying on the trend established when Tommy Godwin carried the 2012 Olympic torch, this year it’s the turn of another former champion Harry Reynolds to carry the Commonwealth Games baton.
Starting from 143 Dicken’s Heath Road, Shirley, B90 1TQ at about 5pm on Tuesday 26 July Harry will be walking briskly. It would be good to see support from club members.
No news is good news?
No specific news on racing, coaching or off-road this month, but as ever you can check out the website for information:
https://solihullcc.org.uk/racing
https://solihullcc.org.uk/time-trials
https://solihullcc.org.uk/off-road-%2F-gravel-1
https://solihullcc.org.uk/coaching
Also keep checking the members’ Facebook and WhatsApp groups.
Dates for your Diary – planned but not promised
Sunday 7 August – Commonwealth Games Road Races – starting in Warwick and in “our patch”
Sunday 21 August – Cream Tea Run to Binton Village Hall – see above
Sunday 11 September – Club Open Cyclo-cross races
Sunday 18 September – Tommy Godwin Challenge Sportive.
Next Newsletter expected Saturday 6 August
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SCC Members Newsletter - July 2022
Summer is in full swing, with a full programme of racing, coaching and club rides for us to enjoy. There are some changes to the programme, so keep checking the website to check on the events you intend to join.
We still need more people to volunteer to help out at the “bigger ticket” events.
New Members – from Pete James.
This month we welcome Vijaya Chithambaram, Subha Balachandar, and Thrilok & Rohan Vijayakumar
Absent Friend – From Dave Stephenson
Dave Lucas 1944-2022
Dave Lucas, club member in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s; track, road and endurance rider and memorable run leader sadly died 23rd June. An obituary will be posted next month.
Dave's funeral service will be held at Peterborough Crematorium, Mowbray Road, Peterborough, PE6 7JE on Friday, 22nd July at 12:30pm. and afterwards at The White Lion Inn, 38 Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7ET.
Immediate family flowers only please. Any donations in memory of Dave will go to Air Ambulances UK and Stroke Association, and may be sent c/o Fords Funeral Directors, 10 Church Street, Oakham, Rutland, Tel 01572 722654.
Club Runs – from Cliff Dobson
There have been a few changes to the summer programme because we are promoting a couple of social events as follows:
Sunday 31 July – Club Randonnee rides – see separate post. Start and Finish at Woodbourne Sports Club, Earlswood.
Sunday 21 August – Charity Cream Tea Run. Think of this as the mince pie run, but with a seasonal twist! Club rides will converge on Binton Village Hall where our adopted charity “Solihull Wheels for All” will be serving refreshments in exchange for a donation. Watch out for more details in the next newsletter, but I’m hoping the many “star bakers” in the club will once again get baking.
Club Randonnee and social – from Mike Wood
Originally planned for 17 July, we have had to postpone this to Sunday 31 July due to venue problems. All starting and finishing at Woodbourne Sports and Social club, Earlswood, we have a full programme as follows:
8am start – 200km or 160km with 3 or 2 optional pit stops
9am start – 135km and 120km both with two optional pit stops
10am start – 100km and 50km with two and one optional pit stops
These will be “21st century randonnees”, with routes provided as GPX files rather than old style turn-by-turn guidance. Refreshment stops will be commercial venues to remove the need for volunteers from the membership.
Following the rides there will be a social event giving riders a chance to meet other members.
The entry fee will cover the venue / post ride catering – likely to be £10 – to be confirmed
Women’s Cycle skills training – July 2022 – from Lynn Dale
Due to Solihull Summer Fest taking priority on the cycle circuit, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining two Wednesday skills training sessions. Thanks to those who supported the sessions we were able to run.
Commonwealth Games Baton Relay – From Pete James
Carrying on the trend established when Tommy Godwin carried the 2012 Olympic torch, this year it’s the turn of another former champion Harry Reynolds to carry the Commonwealth Games baton.
Starting from 143 Dicken’s Heath Road, Shirley, B90 1TQ at about 5pm on Tuesday 26 July Harry will be walking briskly. It would be good to see support from club members.
No news is good news?
No specific news on racing, coaching or off-road this month, but as ever you can check out the website for information:
https://solihullcc.org.uk/racing
https://solihullcc.org.uk/time-trials
https://solihullcc.org.uk/off-road-%2F-gravel-1
https://solihullcc.org.uk/coaching
Also keep checking the members’ Facebook and WhatsApp groups.
Dates for your Diary – planned but not promised
Sunday 7 August – Commonwealth Games Road Races – starting in Warwick and in “our patch”
Sunday 21 August – Cream Tea Run to Binton Village Hall – see above
Sunday 11 September – Club Open Cyclo-cross races
Sunday 18 September – Tommy Godwin Challenge Sportive.
Next Newsletter expected Saturday 6 August
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SCC Members Newsletter - June 2022
Summer’s here and the time is right, for cycling in the heat…. (sing along if you remember the REAL words).
This month we have a wide range of sporting, recreational and social activities to keep us occupied. Two big racing events, women’s cycle skills programme, a packed programme of club rides. In this edition we look forward to the Commonwealth Games road race on “our patch”, and celebrate our club’s long history.
Remember all this requires club members to step up and volunteer, to enable safe and enjoyable racing and club runs to happen.
Membership – from Pete James
Membership continues to grow to 430, thanks in part to our young people’s coaching programme.
This month we welcome: Zulfi, Nishad, Hussein and Abbas Bandali, Blake Braddish, Anthony, Rebecca, Zara and Amos Carbutt, Reuben Chung, Ankit Hegde, Maximillan Howarth, Caitlyn O’Brien, Shrey Pagaria, Ben and Katy Quest, Jack Winter, Alba Smith-Pena, Edward Szwed
Club Runs – from Cliff Dobson
The summer programme is now on the website – although some destinations later in the season are liable to change so keep checking. In particular we are planning a club Randonnee followed by a social event for Sunday 17 July (provisional)
During Covid we were forced to suspend our Sunday morning novices ride (F run). We are hoping to reinstate this, but initially on a once a month basis, because we realise as things stand there isn’t an easy way into club rides for enthusiastic newcomers to cycling. Watch out for more on this later.
Time Trials – from Dave Fellows
Check out the June events calendar at https://solihullcc.org.uk/time-trials
Women’s cycle skills programme – from Lynn Dale
The June women’s cycle skill programme at Tudor Grange kicks off on Wednesday 15th. (delayed start due to Solihull Carnival). Delivered by experienced coaches, supported by club members and all taking place on our secure cycle circuit in Tudor Grange Park.
Find out more, at https://solihullcc.org.uk/womens-cycle-skills and to register at https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/ztkfy556/enter
Final Call for Old Sols Lunch – from Phil Rosenbloom
For club members 70 years or older. Thursday 23rd June at The Navigation at Lapworth. The buffet will be served from 12.45 but we can meet up from 12 noon.
If you have not already booked with me, but would like to attend please e mail me at - phil.rosenbloom@blueyonder.co.uk
Off road / gravel rides – from Keith Jones
The next Saturday “Rough Ride” will be on 18th June starting in Coleshill taking in Kingsbury Water Park, Middleton Lakes, Tamworth Castle, Pooley Park, Coventry and B’ham & Fazeley canals returning via Hartshill Hayes. I will post route and details of start time and route next weekend once I’ve checked out a few sections. The next midweek Wednesday ride is the 29th June but start points and route are yet to be confirmed by Gary RP. https://solihullcc.org.uk/off-road-%2F-gravel-1
Club History and past champions – From Russ Perry
Harry Reynolds recently passed the club archives to me. This consists of several documents.
The first of these I have uploaded to the club website under a section called “Club History.” Please take a look as it contains a year by year account of the club from its founding. https://solihullcc.org.uk/club-history
Dates for your diary – planned but not promised.
Sun 10 July – SCC Senior women’s and men’s road races – Inkberrow, Worcs
Sun 17 July (provisional) – Club Randonnée rides followed by social barbeque
Sunday 7 August – Commonwealth Games Road Race in “our patch”
Sunday 18th September – Tommy Godwin Memorial Sportive
Next Newsletter should hit your inbox around 9 July newsletter@solihullcc.org.uk
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