Meriden, between Coventry and Birmingham, is the proclaimed Centre of England where a national War Memorial dedicated to cyclists was erected on the village green in 1921. The 98^th Cyclists' Memorial and Celebration of Cycling Service will take place at 11am around the Cyclists' Memorial on the Meriden village green.

East Midlands Cyclists' Touring Club Regional Rally – Beaumanor Hall
24^th – 27^th May 2019

CTC members are invited to camp again in the beautiful grounds of Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse near Loughborough.

There are excellent facilities and a variety of led rides will be available.

For further information contact Ian Alexander 01332 752384 or preferably email:emidsrally@ctclr.org.uk

You can read more about the Beaumanor Rally here.

Sunday 2nd June 2019 CTC Coventry
Cycling UK Triennial Veterans 100-mile Ride
Start time: 8am Latest finish time: 8pm Cost £22.

A circular route into Leicestershire and Northamptonshire around the source of the Warwickshire Avon, in Naseby. The route will take you along some of our favourite lanes in gently undulating countryside and uses village halls for the refreshment stops.

Refreshments are included at the start (Binley Woods), at the mid-morning break (Sibbertoft), at lunch (Great Easton), at the afternoon break (West Haddon) and at the finish (Binley Woods).
Further details on CTC Coventry Website.

Leicestershire & Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club Triennial Veterans (age 50+) 100-mile Ride
Saturday 15^th June 2019
Start times 08.00 - 10.00 Finish by 20.00

New Forest Cycling Week
12pm Friday 26^th July to 10 am Saturday 3^rd August 2019

The New Forest Cycling Week was founded in 1975 and for 35 years was based at the Forestry Commission Roundhill campsite near Brockenhurst. In 2010 the New Forest Cycling Week moved to the UK Youth Activity Centre at Avon Tyrrell Manor near Burley.

The Rally attracts approximately 200 attendees each year. It is an informal rally for cycle campers, free from pressure and over-organisation, yet offering activity for all those who wish to join in. It's a rally for cycling families, small groups and individuals whether new to camping or, indeed, more experienced and age is immaterial! There is plenty to see or explore in this unique area. The many minor roads and tracks make enjoyable and safe riding for families and younger riders and there is normally something taking place every day. Various on site activities take place during the evening. Other activities during the week include children’s time trial, swimming, Bar-B-Q and on Wednesday use of the Avon Tyrrell adventure facilities for children using their instructors.

Further details at http://newforestrallycc.org.uk/

Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club AGM and Photographic Competition
Saturday 9^th November 2019
at 12.30pm

AGM at The Soar Bridge Inn, Barrow upon Soar LE12 8PN.
For further details contact the Hon. Secretary, Ray Clay
Tel. 01509 261068
Email:secretary@ctclr.org.uk
Any Notice of Motion should be submitted in writing to the Hon. Sec. at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

Photo Competition

Photo Theme = An Unusual Building in Leicestershire or Rutland
Further details from Ron Johnson Tel. 01530 230476
Email:photos@ctclr.org.uk
For entry form click here.
Last date for entries 25th October.

Photo by Jim Gerard