Club Hilly TT / Marlow Duathlon

Our 'Hilly Time Trial,' takes place on our usual circuit ,
Lane End/Stokenchurch/Nettlebed/Henley/Marlow/Frieth [29.5 miles] on Sunday, March 15th. HQ Frieth Village Hall. Entries and enquiries to Andrew Small.
Please note this year it has an afternoon start.

On the following Sunday, March 22nd, is the Marlow Duathlon. The 15 mile bike section of this run/bike/run duathlon uses some of the roads we use in the 'Hilly'. If you have not received details of this event and would like to enter please contact Peter.

Club Dinner and Prize Pesentation

Many thanks to all those who attended the Club Dinner and Prize Presentation yesterday evening all helping to make it a success. Also thanks to Brian who organised the evening at relatively short notice. Major prize winner was Joe Francis who I hear on the grapevine arranged for Pickfords to get his trophies home this year. It was a great pleasure to have our president Tony Deadman there to present the awards after a very difficult year healthwise.

Sunday Club Run, Birds Hill Golf Club

If anyone would like to go out on the fast Club run it is at present starting at 9.00am from Birds Hill Golf Club. The group is covering about 50 - 60 miles at about 16 - 18 mph. They are usually back by 12.15pm. Depending on the route/group/conditions a coffee stop is sometimes made. More information from Nigel Shurben.

Club Dinner Friday 23rd January

Unfortunately our Guest of Honour , Graham MacNamee, is too ill to attend our Dinner and Prize Presentation this Friday, 23rd January , 7.30 for 8.00pm at Elva Lodge Hotel.
If any member can suggest a replacement for Graham who could definitely attend please let Peter [01628 636122] know immediately.

Roller Racing in London

As it's still cold outside, how about a quick trip into London for some winter speed work. After the massive sell-out success of Kingspin, Rollapaluza return to the Kingpin suite in Central London for another major roller-race extravaganza with huge crowds, electric atmosphere and great prizes guaranteed. Entries are already flooding in with sprint stars Dave le Grys and Lee Povey already signed up and it looks like they'll be plenty of female competition with a record number of advance entries from the girls. Once again there will be an individual competition and a team "madison" competition on the Rollapaluza four-up rig and Condor bikes.

When: 30.01.09 Racing until 1am, license until 3am.
Where: The Kingpin Suite, Bedford Way, London, WC1H 9EU.
Map: here.

£1200 prize list from Tour de Ville bikeshop.

Also at Kingspin 2:

• Underground stewarded bike parking
• Discount bowling for Rollapaluza-goers
• Food available

Further details and online entry and ticket purchase here: www.rollapaluza.com/kingspin
Report, results and photos from Kingspin 1 here.

FAB NEW CTT HANDBOOKS ARRIVED!

The CTT handbooks have arrived. New A5 size, glossy paper,print you can read without a magnifying glass the size of Jodrell Bank. Who could want more?
£6.50 to Club members. [ £7.00 full price]
Only 10 in stock, 2 already gone, please contact Peter early to buy one.

Looking for a New Clubroom

The Committee is currently reviewing the use of the present Clubroom. We feel a larger room with better facilities might make it more attractive to members. At the moment we only get an average of 6 members down there on a Friday evening.

We are looking at several different sites and if any member can recommend a particular hall or would like to contribute ideas about what they would like to see in a new clubroom please contact a committee member.

Membership Fees Due / Club Dinner

A reminder to Club members that Membership fees are now due, payable to Malcolm [ treasurer ]. Cheques to " Maidenhead & Dist. CC " Members are not covered by the Clubs insurance if they have not paid their fees.

The Club Dinner and Awards Presentation takes place at Elva Lodge Hotel [ top of Castle Hill ] on Friday 23rd January. Meet in the bar, 7.30pm for 8.00pm

2009 CTT Handbooks

We have ordered 10 CTT handbooks to be delivered later this month. They are available to club members on a first come first serve basis, so if you would like one please give Peter your order now. They are available at the discounted price of £6.50 each [ full price £7]

Mountain biking for juniors this Saturday at Amersham

Simon North from Summit MTB has confirmed that if you intended taking young people to the Ashenbury Park Cyclo-Cross Day on Sat 10 Jan which has been cancelled you are welcome to bring them to his MTB Masterclass session at Lotts Wood near Amersham with star riders Jenny Copnall and Luke Smith involved in coaching, skills training and fun races. Cost £3, own bike needed. To book phone Alison or Simon on 01494 675009 or email summitmtb@gmail.com

Club Dinner & Records

Please contact Brian Simmonds or Peter Bell by the 12th January if you would like tickets for the Club Dinner on Friday, 23rd January at Elva Lodge Hotel. It saves the Committee from emaling/phoning round everyone personally.

This past season 3 club records have been broken for 10 mile TT's. Peter Weir has lowered John Woodburns old Club record of 20-41 to 20-13, Chris Heape,Peter Weir and Joe Francis have slashed the senior mens team 10 mile record to 1hr 6mins 36secs and Danuta Tinn has again broken the womens 10 mile TT record to record 21-37. For this she receives the I G Dryland Cup for the best Club performance on the road.