New Leicestershire & Rutland Cyclist Touring Club New Jersey Design

Following the recent competition for a new design of jersey, the committee hs been considering the designs and options, but really needs some feedback from members as to whether or not people would buy them. The cost is estimated to be in the region of £40 each, possibly more.

The committee would be pleased to have your thoughts and comments, good, bad or indifferent, before they commit any further resources into this. Please either email jersey@ctclr.org.uk or talk to a committee member with your thoughts/comments.

Bosworth Battlefield Sightseer
Sunday 2nd September 2018
09:30 to finish by 18:15

105km cycling event starting from Moira, W of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Controls at Stapleton and Sutton Wharf, plus 4 information controls.

See the sites of the famous battlefield and four Counties too. History notes provided with routesheet.

Fee: £5.50. Closing date for entries: 29 Aug 2018

Further details at http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/18-670/

President's Ride
Saturday 15^th September 2018
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

Ray Clay unfortunately has problems with his knees and has asked John Catt to lead this gentle ride. Ray is hoping to join the ride for one leg. The ride will start from the School Lane Playing Fields car park in Birstall at 10.00. The Coffee stop will be at Goscote Nurseries, Cossington c.11.00. The ride will then go to Seagrave via Sileby before dropping down through Walton on the Wolds. Lunch will be at The Plough Inn at Normanton on Soar c.12.30. with the alternative of a picnic area outside the Village Shop. After Lunch the riders will head south to Barrow upon Soar and after crossing "The Slabs" to Quorn will take tea at Stonehurst Farm in Mountsorrel c.15.30. The riders will then return to Birstall. Riders are welcome to join us for any leg of the route.

A gpx file for the route can be downloaded here. You can view it using www.bikehike.co.uk

The Phil Allen Memorial Rides
Sunday 7^th October 2018
16 miles or 25 miles Off Road Event.
Start between 10.00 and 11.00

Event HQ: Beth's Kitchen, Breedon Priory, Breedon-on-the-Hill DE73 8AT.
Enjoy a drink or a breakfast before you start. Better than Grandma's food. A very cycling friendly establishment. Beth's partner Jeremy is a former member of the Cyclists' Touring Club. After the ride enjoy Beth's wonderful cooking. Please support our hosts in return for their support for us.

These rides are dedicated to the memory of Phil Allen who worked tirelessly for years to help bring about the Cloud Trail. He could see the advantage of the trail as soon as the Derby to Ashby railway line was lifted, he never did like riding up Melbourne Hill!

It was a proud day for Phil when he was invited to officially open the trail along with Sustrans Officer Patrick Clarke and unveil the plaque denoting the co-operation of the two organisations, Sustrans and our Cyclists' Touring Club.

In the 1950's founder of Charnwood Cyclists' Touring Club Phil, organised Saturday afternoon rides as working parties to Staunton Harold, then a Leonard Cheshire home. The Cloud Trail and Staunton Harold Trails will feature on the routes.

Come and enjoy the "Vision" of John Allen ( a former President of Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club) ably supported by Ian Hill, Jean and Keith Lakin together with the Allen family.
Further details from John Allen 01530 243384.
All welcome.

Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club AGM and Photographic Competition
Saturday 17^th November 2018
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.
A free buffet will be provided. In order to assist the catering, please contact Keith Lakin (01530 451573) at least two weeks prior to the meeting to confirm your attendance.

Photo Competition

Photo Theme = Wildlife
Further details from Keith Lakin Tel. 01530 451573
Email:photos@ctclr.org.uk

Photo by Jim Gerard