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SCC Members Newsletter - May 2022
The welcome return of competition is now in full swing. This is great to see after two relatively barren seasons, but with it comes a need for club members who can help with the running of events to help “make it happen”. Please see calls for volunteers for Tudor Grange circuit races from Ben Caine and Ian Cowan below.
As the season progresses we will need volunteers for our Open Road races too. It would be great to see some new faces to boost the cohort, so the “usual suspects” get some well-earned time off for good behaviour!
Membership – from Pete James
Welcome to two new members this month - Stephen Lloyd and Steve Morgan
Club Runs – from Cliff Dobson
The May runs list is on the website, with no changes to meeting points or departure times.
Time Trials – from Dave Fellows
So far so good after our first couple of TTs this season…
The next few events are as follows
· Thu 12th May @ 7pm - K37/6R - A new out & back hilly 6mile course near Beoley
· Thu 26th May @ 7pm - K36/10 - Classic Earlswood 10
· Thu 9th June @ 7pm - K18/10M - another new course, 10miles with the start near Maxstoke
More details to be found under the time trials section on the club website https://solihullcc.org.uk/time-trials
£4 entry for Solihull Members - £5 Guests
Sign on closes 10 mins before the start time
See you all on Thursdays!
Tudor Grange “No frills” races – from Ian Cowan
Wednesday 11/18 and 25th May sees the return of “no frills” racing at Tudor Grange. Enter in advance at:
Our famous BMCR road races will happen on Sunday 5 June, starting from Bearley on the Snitterfield course.
Call for volunteers….Both Tudor Grange races and BMCR require helpers to marshall and help with the race headquarters etc. Please contact Ian Cowan on 07977 237040 or ianacowan@outlook.comto offer help
SCC Youth circuit Races - from Ben Caine
Saturday 25th June is Solihull CC's annual youth circuit races at Tudor Grange. I need for volunteers to help with:
- Course set up
- Rider sign on
- Gear checks
- Marshalls for the races
- Lap board and bell
- Running the timing system
- Running the PA system
- Course stripdown
Registration will be from 09:00 and the last race is expected to finish at 14:30. I expect the course set up and strip down will be a couple of hours either side.
If you are able to help, even if it is only for an hour or two, please do get in touch, let me know what time you are available, and if you have any preference of what you would like to help with. 07841 675 989 benjamin.caine1@gmail.com
If you are a parent of a competitor, we can organise something around their racing so that you can still cheer them on.
Off road / gravel rides – from Keith Jones
Two rides in May – Sat 14/5 and Wed 25/5 see: https://solihullcc.org.uk/off-road-%2F-gravel-1
Tommy Godwin Memorial Sportive – from Kay Jones
Tommy Godwin Challenge in aid of Marie Curie - Sunday 18th September
3 routes - 100 - 73 & 30k rides plus a Retro ride
Entries now open. https://www.tommygodwinchallenge.org/
Old Sols Lunch – from Phil Rosenbloom
Thursday 23rd June at The Navigation at Lapworth. The buffet will be served from 12.45 but we can meet up from 12 noon
I have decided to change the format of the Old Sols lunch (members 70 years and above) to encourage more support for this very traditional long standing club event, and make it more convenient than the previous Saturday function. This will enable the club runs to meet there for a post ride lunch in conjunction with the other guests coming via other modes of transport.
If you would like to attend please email me at phil.rosenbloom@blueyonder.co.uk
Dates for your diary – planned but not promised.
Sun 5 June – BCMR Road Race – Bearley/Snitterfield
Sat 26 June – SCC Youth circuit races – Tudor Grange circuit
Sun 10 July – SCC Senior women’s and men’s road races – Inkberrow, Worcs
Next Newsletter should hit your inbox around 4 June
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SCC Members Newsletter - April 2022
A short newsletter this month – and a bit late due to the committee meeting schedule. Spring is well and truly with us, bringing welcome lighter evenings, but some pretty chilly mornings. Time for longer club runs and to start evening racing.
Club Runs – from Cliff Dobson.
The spring programme is on the website at https://solihullcc.org.uk/club-runs
Remember retail outlets are closed on Easter Sunday, so all club runs will be avoiding garden centres etc.
As well as the A-E graded rides we have a number of “fixed route / destination” rides as follows:
- Saturday fast ride – 08:30 departure from Dorridge Railway Station
- Saturday Women’s ride – 9:30 departure from Railway Pub, Dorridge. About 25 miles at
- 10-12mph – with a short coffee stop.
- Thursday Sporting Run – 9:15 departure from Dynamic Rides Hockley Heath to Dunnington or Wellesbourne Airfield
Time Trials – from Dave Fellows
The Time Trial dates for 2022 are now on the website, starting with a 5mi TT - Thu 14th April - K1/5 - Sign on at Chadwick End village hall from 5.30pm.
Info on all the dates, start times, courses & sign on locations can be found on our Time Trials section of the website at https://solihullcc.org.uk/time-trials
As always, I am looking for a few volunteers beyond the core group to help out at any of these events - any help would be greatly appreciated. Please get in touch on 07837 974 224.
Hope to see plenty of people on the start line!
Gravel / rough stuff in April – from Keith Jones
Sat 23rd April - 8:30am - Meet at The Peacock Inn Icknield Street B38 0EH
60k ride south west to Oddingley - mainly along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal - returning on minor roads and bridleways. This is expected to take over three hours, and therefore requires a good level of endurance fitness. The ride is suitable for gravel, cyclocross and mountain bikes.
Old Sols Lunch – from Phil Rosenbloom
Due to Covid 19, I have not arranged an Old Sols Lunch for the last 2 years and I am canvassing opinion whether or not we should have one this year as Covid is still very active in the community. In addition there are going to be club members who now 'qualify' for this who, perhaps, don't know what this event is all about.
Basically it is a very informal buffet lunch, which the club pays for, for any member over 70 years old whether or not they are still actively riding. It is normally held at The Red Lion in Knowle on a Saturday lunch time at the beginning of June.
If you would be willing to attend please e-mail me at phil.rosenbloom@blueyonder.co.uk
If there is sufficient interest, I will try and arrange something appropriate, otherwise it will be held over for another year.
Stay safe everyone and best wishes.
Expect the May newsletter around 7th May.
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