Christmas still seems a long way off, but our 2016 ‘Wheelers Xmas function at the Carlton Park Hotel is now only 8 weeks away (Friday 9 December 2016).  A number of members have already paid a deposit(s) and I need to pay the balance to Carlton Park Hotel at the latest by Friday 25 November.

Members are asked to let me have the balance (£22.95 per head / £45.90 per couple) by Sunday 20 November.

I am happy to accept payment when we meet on club rides, or cheques, payable to ‘Rotherham Wheelers Cycling Club’ forwarded to my home address. Electronic transfer is acceptable and I will supply the club bank details on request if you do not already have them.

If there are any members wishing to attend this event, but who have not already paid me a deposit, I am able to add to the booking.  I will require payment of £32.95 per head at the latest by Sunday 20 November.  The price includes 4 course dinner (3 choices per course) plus coffee, seasonal novelties and disco.  Payment arrangements as indicated above.

Don’t forget the wheelers social night at the Hind on Thursday 13th Oct at 8:30

Free beer (only kidding) and the quiz

See you there

Many thanks to all who helped with or took part in the Rotherham Town Centre Cycle Event. Undoubtedly there were some things which could be improved for next time, but early feedback from competitors and council officials has been very positive. There is no doubt that people enjoyed themselves and we succeeded in our aim of raising the profile of cycling and the reputation of Rotherham Wheelers.

We intend to debrief the event with our partners in the near future and would welcome feedback from competitors and officials. If you wish to provide feedback (positive or critical), please forward to me by email at your convenience.

Once again, many thanks to all of you.

Best Wishes
Dave Buxton

Following a meeting at Bluecoats public house, Rotherham earlier this evening (Tuesday 11 October 2016), thirteen members have expressed interest in the proposed 2017 ‘Wheelers cycling holiday to Belgium.  Planning is in the early stages, but the trip will involve ferry crossing from Hull to Zeebrugge on Friday 2 June 2017, cycle ride to Ghent, 7 nights hotel accommodation in a Best Western hotel in Ghent and return ferry crossing on Saturday 10 June 2017.  The 7 days cycling itinerary will be over a variety a of distances and routes around Belgium.

There are three places still available on the trip.

Members wishing to join the trip should contact Ian Wortley without delay on 07871 244900, 01709 829038 or iwortley@aol.com.

Just to let you know that Saturday’s ride is to Clumber Park (55 mile) , with a café stop in the park

The short ride will turn at Elmton and return via Kiveton Park (30 mile)

The ride will also split into fast and intermediate rides at Elmton, numbers permitting

Look forward to seeing you at Wickersley library for a 09:30 start

Tomorrows ride will be to the north of Doncaster, either Womersley (60+ miles) or Braithwaite (50 miles)

Rotherham Borough Council in partnership with Rotherham Wheelers is running a cycle time trial around a closed circuit in Rotherham Town Centre on Sunday 9 October 2016.

The event is now open for online entry and will be advertised in the local press from Friday (9 September) onwards. Additional publicity will be by means of ‘flyers’ in shops and other places around the town.

RBC are committing considerable resources to making the event a success and it is also being sponsored by JE James Ltd.

The benefits to Rotherham Wheelers are that our involvement will raise the profile of our club, provide experience of organising cycle events which will be especially valuable as we approach our club centenary in four years time and also we will receive a percentage of the profits from the event.

Several of our members have already given a significant amount of time to planning this event, but in order to make it a success we now need our members to volunteer to act as marshals, time keepers etc on the day.

If you are free on Sunday 9 October, could you spare a few hours supporting this worthy event. I anticipate (subject to later confirmation) that volunteers will be required from around 09:00 until 13:30.

If you are able and willing to help out, please let me know as soon as possible by email to rotherhamlad1@hotmail.com or by text or phone call to 07751 518488.