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The latest and one previous Club Members Newsletters are available here. Please contact us with any news or articles. See the contact details below.
Solihull Cycling Club 2024 Cream Tea Run
When: Sunday 4 August 10:30 to 13:00
Where: Luddington Village Hall, Luddington Road, Luddington, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9SD
Following last summer’s successful fundraising event we are returning to Luddington Village Hall again in August.
This is a fundraising event to support our charity partner, Solihull Wheels for All. All club rides will call in, but we hope lots of other SCC members will come along by car, bike or even boat! We know the form now – get there, eat cake, drink tea/coffee, and make a (generous) donation. We’ve invited our friends from Evesham Wheelers too.
I know we can rely on our star bakers to rustle up some scones, cakes, mince pies etc so we don’t have to buy too much (or anything) in. We particularly like gluten free and vegan bakes. If you have included nuts in your home baking, please mark this clearly
If you are able to provide a home-made or store-bought donation, please:
· Pledge now, so I know to expect a box of goodies
· Drop off contributions by lunchtime on Saturday 3 August to
125 Hampton Lane
Solihull
B91 2RR
Cliff Dobson cvmk125@gmail.com or 07805 324242
Another slimline edition. No committee meeting in August, but check your inbox for a bulletin should there be anything you need to know. Check out the Bulletin Board on the website home page too.
Membership – from Jean Brownsword
This month we welcome just one new member: Carson Kwan
Tony Satterthwaite memorial 2-up TT – from Dave Fellows
This year’s edition was a rip-roaring success with an impressive field of 56 pairs raising £600 for the Brake Road Safety charity. Lisa Kendall has sent us a letter of thanks. https://www.brake.org.uk/
Club Rides – from Cliff Dobson
https://solihullcc.org.uk/club-runs
There are no club rides on Sunday 14th July to allow members to support our flagship BC road races starting at Inkberrow. Thanks to those who have volunteered to help. If you want to support the riders please come along.
On Sunday 4 August we will have our popular charity Cream Tea run with all rides using Luddington Village Hall as the refreshment stop. I’m hoping for the usual donations of cakes / scones etc to help the day go well. Solihull Wheels for All will be front of house and will be the beneficiary of the contributions from the event.
Memorial Rides and Tour d’Ilmington
Club member Bob Armstrong sends his thanks for the strong turnout from Club members on our re-arranged memorial rides on 30thJune
Boston Tea Party discount deal – from Ailsa Neely
If you fancy an after-ride coffee, or a bite to eat, Boston Tea Party in Herbert Road will give you 10% discount on production of your SCC membership card – offer available Mon-Fri.
https://bostonteaparty.co.uk/our_cafes/solihull.php
Dates for your Diary – Planned but not promised
Sun 14 July – SCC BCF road races – Inkberrow - ** Volunteers required**
Sun 4 August – Charity cream Tea run - Luddington
After May’s bumper edition you will be relieved to learn this is much shorter!
Membership – from Jean Brownsword
This month we welcome: Georgia Tweedale, Harry, Mike, Samara and Marcie Lattimer, Miles Wong, and Daniel Caine
Club Rides – from Cliff Dobson
https://solihullcc.org.uk/club-runs
I’m pleased to welcome new co-ordinators for the Sunday B run (Graham Mckean) and Tuesday C run (Niall Tobin). Thanks to John Wright and Ian Spencer for their support over the years.
The summer programme is now on the website.
Old Sols Lunch – from Phil Rosenbloom
Thursday 20th June at The Robin Hood Golf Club, St. Bernards Rd, Solihull B92 7DJ .
The code for the gate and door is 8621
The buffet will be served from 1.00pm but we can meet up from 12.30pm.
If you are 70 or above, not necessarily still riding, you are still invited to attend, but you need to contact me within the next few days as I have to finalise numbers. phil.rosenbloom@blueyonder.co.uk Phone - 07939 067 367
Memorial rides – from Mike Wood
Sunday 30 June 2024 all starting 9am from Woodbourne Sports Club, Rumbush Ln, Earlswood, Solihull B94 5LW
This year’s SCC Memorial Ride is a social event to celebrate and remember the many well respected, loved and inspirational club members that we have all known over the years. Run as a Randonnee where riders are expected to be self-sufficient, the routes pass through various towns and villages where refreshments are available. However this year we have teamed up with the Tour d’Ilmington and can take a break at their venue at Ilmington Playing Fields, Ilmington Warwickshire CV36 4JQ
There are several rides of varying lengths to suit all abilities taking in many roads to the South of Solihull that some may have not ridden previously, the longest taking in some beautiful areas in the Cotswolds. Watch out for the Beckhams, Clarkson and the odd ex-Prime Minister on your travels!
Initial routes are common, and we suggest that you could prepare with multiple routes to enable a switch to a longer or shorter route depending on how the day is going.
Start times are now all at 9.00 based on previous years’ experience, and everyone should at the finish at a similar time, in order to enjoy a sumptuous spread including a bbq and the great company of our many Club members.
Entry is £10 to cover the after-ride food and under 13 members will be able to bring their riding parent along as well, included in the entry price. Entry is through RiderHQ so we know how many are going to enjoy the day and the after ride food and banter.
https://www.riderhq.com/events/p/hcsjkc25/enter
Dates for your Diary – Planned but not promised
Thu 20 June – Old Sols lunch
Sun 30 June – Tour de l’Avenir Circuit races – Fen End
Sun 30 June – Club Memorial Rides – 9am – 9:30 start from Woodbourne Earlswood
Sun 30 June – Tour d’Ilmington - combined with Memorial Rides
Sun 14 July – SCC BCF road races – Inkberrow - ** Volunteers required**
You can read this and the previous month’s newsletter at: https://solihullcc.org.uk/news-items
Expect the next newsletter to appear in your inbox around 7 July
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