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Nottingham Clarion Newsletter: May 2006

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Here is a selection of extracts from this month's bumper edition of the newsletter, including a tet a tet with Weetabix fiend and Club Secretary Paul Harwood. Full for the full newsletter please download the PDF.

Notices

Timekeepers
Due to the success of our evening 10 series, we are now approaching the limit of riders who can ride with only one timekeeper. Mick is only just making it to the finish to see the first rider finish! If anyone would be interested in becoming a timekeeper for club events, please let us know.

Club Bike (Jokes on a postcard...)
The committee has decided to put together a club bike which can be loaned to new members without a suitable bike, to have a go at club events. If you would like to donate any kit, spare or redundant equipment to the club which could then be loaned out, let us know. Any donations would be gratefully received. Thanks to Gordon who already has donated quite a bit of equipment.

Reader's Articles

What a buzz
'There is a real buzz about club life at the moment, what with the super new kit, the addition of some junior and lady members, others participating in trips to sunny climes and a general enthusiasm by the membership to work together to get things done and organise events.
We have a fantastic new website which has had input from a few different sources, a vibrant committee who attend meetings regularly and see that the club moves forward and grows ever stronger. We are running events again this season. Starting with a 3up team open event.
Any negativity which we may have suffered from in the past is banished to be replaced by a drive to see the club go from strength to strength.
Attendances at the Thursday evening ten are at an all time high and the atmosphere in the Lime Kiln after the race is relaxed and happy.
Communication between the members is helped by technology but those who don't have email/ Internet facilities are brought into the loop by post or word of mouth. Anyone who wants keeping bang up to date on arrangements for runs etc only has to ring the clubroom or any committee members to be informed.
With this positive vibe comes a spin off, an upsurge in new members who we are pleased to welcome and hope to see many of you attending the club nights on the second Monday of every month .Please feel free to pop in, there is usually some food available, also tea and cakes etc. See you there.'
Jenny

Majorca Training Week
For the full article and all the gossip download the PDF

Harv, Phil and myself chose Group One. Philippe (who rides everywhere in 53, 11) led the Group out through Magalluf and Santa Ponsa to Calvia and beyond Es Capdella to where the first climb of any significance was. This was a very strong Group 1.

Two guys in particular, unassuming Frenchmen in their late forties would proceed to tear the legs of everyone in that group all week... Harv accelerated, I puffed and panted and Phil hallucinated on that first hill.

...It was on this day that Group 4b led by Miguel Snr (well Lisa and Linda were in control really) emerged. I think this boosted their confidence enormously as Miguel taught them how to position themselves to ascend and descend. Linda and Lisa in return taught the group leaders how to stop for a proper length refreshment break.
Tim

'Blown off by the bunch'

This month the spotlight falls on Paul Harwood

Cycling achievement most proud of?
'Finishing 15th in the Viking Trophy RR on the Isle of Man in the early 70s. There used to be huge fields of about 150 starters with the first 20 getting souvenir trophies. I had tried for several years, so it was a bit special when I finally got my little trophy with the Manx emblem.'

Favourite bike or bike you would most like to own?
'My Dave Lloyd track bike is my current favourite.'

Cycling or sporting heroes?
'Les West'

Any other interests sporting or otherwise?
'Walking, especially in the Lake District.'

Favourite bike ride?
'Anywhere on quiet roads around the Vale of Belvoir'

Favourite Cafe food?
'Used to be Margaret's rhubarb crumble, still searching for a substitute.'

Steel, Aluminium, titanium or Carbon?
'Always been Steel until my Dave Lloyd which is Aluminium'

The ultimate cycling question Campagnolo or Shimano?
'Pre STI Campag, Post STI Shimano.'

Tell us something we don't know about yourself:
'I once ate 24 Weetabix at one sitting.'

Pictured: Top - Paul on the Isle of Man in the early 70s. Below - 30ish years later