News

• Brisk Road Ride Wednesday 21st May
  Unfortunately, I am now unable to lead the evening 'brisk' ride to Farley Hill. Would someone else like to lead? Alternatively, please choose a leader/route amongst yourselves at the start; or you could join either of the other two rides going to the same destination (the Fox & Hounds). Sorry... Alan 07770 315053.
  Alan Fryett
• Moderate Road Ride Sun 18MAY
  Due to me having to go away at short notice this weekend, I am unable to lead Sunday's ride to Burghfield. Please either choose a leader amongst yourselves at the start or join Sean Hayden's ride (only a little faster than my Mods!) who has kindly agreed to take a few extra riders. Both rides were scheduled to leave at 09:15. Sorry... James
• The Rural South 300km audax
  The next audax event in the ReadingCTC calendar is the Rural South, on Saturday 7th June. The event is 306km (190 miles) and covers some fairly hilly ground, so is aimed at the more experienced audax rider - it is not suitable for a novice. There is no support apart from refreshments at the start and finish and the provision of a detailed routsheet. The event starts at 0600 from Beech Hill Village Hall, and goes south to Portsdown Hill near Portsmouth and then returns via Selborne. Entries should be made in advance if possible - an entry form can be accessed from the link. Note that the entry form should be accompanied by a cheque for £5.50 and two C5 envelopes prestamped and addressed (these are for your routesheet before, and completed brevet card after the event). Further details if needed can be obtained from the organiser, Peter Marshall, whose contact details are also in the link.
  Details...
  Phil Dyson
• June-August Runs List
  The next Runs List goes to press in a weeks time on Sunday 18th May.
  Still needed:-
  3 Short rides,
  7 Medium rides,
  Lots of Wednesday evenings.
  Please go to my Runs List web site (updated 11-5-08), accessed via our Members' Area, check your diaries and think about what rides you would like to lead. There's only 1 week for you to get your rides in to me.
  Regards, Richard
  Runs Sec.
• Sponsorship forThe London to Paris Bike Ride
  Member, Dave Donaldson, has asked me to add this message to support him raise money for the charity Action Medical Research. Please click the link for details.
  Details...
  Secretary
• Cycle Instructor course
  The instructors course is booked for 19-20 and 26-27 July inc.
  It's being held at the Holiday Inn in South Reading and covers the following:
  * Level 1 - playground based, learning to stop,start,signal,brake etc
  * Level 2 - out on minor roads - turning left/right. Road positioning etc
  * Level 3 - Riding on major roads and the ability to cope with trickier road junctions.
  * Risk assessment
  
  The training will involve only teaching adults, but with the qualification the instructor will be able to go into schools in your own time and teach children - assuming crb clearance etc.
  
  We will be sponsoring the full amount but would require the individual to agree to some 30 hrs of voluntary work.
  
  The remit to becoming an instructor is the following:
  * Regular cyclist
  * Confident and competent riding on the road
  * Agree to the voluntary work
  We are looking for a total of 12 instructors and it would be great to have a couple of CTC members on board!
  Hope to hear form you soon?
  
  Kind regards,
  Helen Biggerstaff,
  CTC Community Cycling Development Officer- in partnership with Sport Reading.
  Tel no: 0118 901 5713
  Mobile: 0771 757 5693
  Helen.Biggerstaff@reading.gov.uk
  Club Secretary
• The Birthday Lunch mugshot
  Please click the link to take you to a picture courtesy of Jennifer Bruce (members password required).
  Details...
  Secretary
• Bunkhouse Weekend, 17th~19th October
  Lesley Adams is proposing a weekend away in October Details are as follows:-
  Weekend of 17th~19th October, 'Bunkhouse' at Clyffe Pypard Wiltshire (Between Swindon and Calne). The accommodation sleeps 14 and is physically attached to the Goddard Arms (excellent review in CAMRA's GBG) and the landlord runs the hostel. Food would be self catering/pub meals. Lesley would like names of interested members as soon as possible.
  (edited by RLU 30-4-08)
  John Lomas
• Runs List & Ride Numbers
  The new runs list is now on line. A link is provided in the menu to access downloadable versions of the list. This is a new version of the list and now allows for searching for rides.

  Ride Numbers

  Ride numbers can now be entered on the web site, you will need a password to the members area. Ride numbers should be entered by going to this page.

  Details...
  Webmaster
• CTC Newsletters
  - Updated 11th May -
  CTC Newsletters are available for viewing online. Please click on the "details" link to find the latest issue and an archive of previous weeks.
  Details...
  DA Secretary
• Email list
  I keep an email list of about 100 members for passing occasional information between members that may not appear on the website. If you are a local member and would like to be included on the list, please email me to this effect. Please include your CTC membership number and postcode in your message.
  DA Secretary