Newsletter - April 2007

  Message from the President

AGM    

 The AGM will take place at McDonald Golf Club, Ellon at 7.30 on Friday 6th April. Free drinks on arrival, 3 course buffet dinner for £10.00, followed by AGM, trophy presentation for winners of the Open events plus any other Confined event trophies that have not been presented. Members and partners are invited, but to help the catering at the Club, please email Graham Gerrard at graham@ellon123.wanadoo.co.uk with numbers.

Annual membership is due prior to the AGM, so please send money to Lorna before, so that she can relax on the night.

Club Cothing

See our web site, and order by email from Andy or Fiona Duncan.  

Scottish Cycling

If you wish to compete in open competitions, or if you want personal insurance or legal advice in case you are involved in an accident whilst cycling then joining British Cycling/Scottish Cycling is worthwhile and our Club recommends it to all members. See Scottish Cycling web site, downloads and membership.   

20 years old

Ythan Cycle Club started 20 years ago, with our first club run on the 15th November 1987. Up until then all cycle clubs in the Aberdeen District were based in Aberdeen . The present committee has four members from the original committee, Lorna Adam, Flora Mason, Graham Ward and Graham Gerrard. We will arrange something later in the year to celebrate the success of our club. Thanks to all committee members over the years, not forgetting organisers and our members.  

End to end

James Hall an ex member of our club, who now lives and works in Germany is planning to do a Lands End to John ‘o Groats this summer. We wish him well.  

2007 Open Events

Dates for your diary. If you do not enter remember please contact the organiser to help. Again entry forms are on the Scottish Cycling web site (downloads), and all other Scottish events are in the SC site (calendar)  

20 mile Hilly Time Trial             Graham Gerrard                       29th April

25 mile TT Massie Shield          Graham Gerrard                       20th June

56 mile Road Race                   Ian Adams                            23rd June

Olympic Time Trial                   Russ Craig                   

APR                                      Carol Middleton                     9th September  

All races are held on local roads around Ellon District  

Confined Time Trial Series

This year the confined time trial series starts on the 10th April and every second week until the 14th August. It is a 10 mile time trial starting at the Esslemont Circle Co-op (formerly Auchterellon Mace) and goes out to ½ mile past the Haddo House entrance and back to Ellon. A handicap system ensures that everyone is “equal” and there are points for those that improve from last season and throughout this season. Members and potential members who have not paid their 2007 fees will only be allowed to compete in 3 events before they are disqualified.  

On the 25th March Aberdeen and District are having a time trial followed by snacks and a presentation in Garlogie Hall for the 2006 trophy winners. Our winners are

                        Ladies Best All Rounder           Carol Middleton

                        Rosemount Novice BAR          Ian Adams

                        BAR Certificates                      Steve Argo  

Web Site

Keep Bob Hill informed of any news etc.  

Enjoy

Enjoy your cycling in the 2007 season: keep fit and safe 

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