Coronavirus Update

Following Government advice on Monday 16^th March, 2020 the Committee took the decision to cancel all clubroom events with immediate effect. Since then the situation has moved on and advice has now been received from CTC Headquarters asking member groups across the country to cancel ALL of their planned rides and activities, again with immediate effect. Our website, www.norwichctc.com and our Facebook Group, Norwich CTC (Cycling UK in Norfolk) have been updated today to reflect this decision. I will use both of those to keep members informed of any further changes.

As I write this, the Government’s advice is that outdoor exercise can still be taken, just not in a group situation. That may well change at some point in the future. Some cafes in the region are already reporting that they are closing and no doubt others will follow.

The next few weeks and months are going to be challenging for everyone, all we can do is follow official advice and do all we can to stay safe.

Sue Gatehouse

18^th March 2020

More info and tickets – https://www.ueaticketbookings.co.uk/ents/event/9725/ 

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CTC Birthday Rides 2020

The annual Birthday Rides will make a welcome return to the Cotswolds this year.  Based at the Fire Services College in Moreton-in-Marsh, they will be held from 2nd to 9th August.  Further details at www.birthdayrides.org

 

Annual General meeting 2019 

The AGM was held on Wednesday 20^th November 2019 at the clubroom. There were only nine members in attendance together with two guests. That’s a poor turnout, even by our standards!

The Secretary’s annual report and the Treasurer’s financial report were both accepted by the meeting.

There was one proposal put to the meeting for discussion – That from February 2020 all weekend club rides become ‘meet at’ venues for lunch with no appointed leaders. This was proposed by Barry Smith. After a short discussion, a vote was taken and the motion was carried with all in favour.

The committee was elected as follows:-

Chair – Sue Gatehouse

Secretary & Registration – Sandra Franks

Treasurer – Robert Amies

Welfare Officer – Bryan Walker

Promotions – Tony Clarke

General Committee – Barry Smith

Auditor – Keith Harrison

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The CTC in Norfolk

August 2020 marks the 90^th anniversary of the formation of a CTC group in Norfolk. The group was formed at a meeting held at The Cat & Fiddle PH in Magdalen Street, Norwich. The inaugural ride, on 10^th August, started in Tombland and riders made their way to Castle Acre for lunch. They then called at Mrs Littleproud’s teashop in Little Fransham for tea on the way back to Norwich.

The last time we celebrated the anniversary appears to have been for our 75th in 2005 when we held a picnic on the village green at Heydon with tea and birthday cake being served in the village hall.

Look out for events commemorating the anniversary next summer.

 

Using E-Bikes on Club rides

In the last couple of years, several members have acquired e-bikes and are now using them on club rides. While this is welcomed, we should all bear in mind that using them in a group is not without problems. Because of their characteristics, they tend to be much quicker uphill than normal bicycles. If you are riding one, please try to keep the group in formation on hills, and if you need to overtake a slower ride, please do so with care and courtesy.

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Cycle Group Camping

If you’re into cycle-camping, you may be interested in this  little eco-campsite at Rumburgh, Suffolk.

www.greenhavensuffolkholidays.co.uk

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We have a map library which has almost all of the OS Landranger maps of the UK.

If you would like to borrow one (or more), contact Bryan W on 01603 736248 or 07815838213.

We also have a library of, mostly Natural History DVD’s.  If you would like more information please contact Robert A  on 01603 861175