The AGM and Date Fixing will take place on Saturday 11th October 2008, commencing at 2pm.
Location: St Paul's Methodist Church Rooms, Woodfield Road, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Kingston Phoenix 15. course change
The roadowrks on the A29 is going to affect many courses and events.
One of these is the Kingston Phoenix "Fabulous Phoenix Fifteen" [my own event] which will now be a 10 on the G10/42.
Please pass the word around your club mates and at the same time get them to enter.....please.
One of these is the Kingston Phoenix "Fabulous Phoenix Fifteen" [my own event] which will now be a 10 on the G10/42.
Please pass the word around your club mates and at the same time get them to enter.....please.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
FBD Milk Ras - Free holiday to Ireland!
From the Time Trialling message board:
"Do you fancy a free holiday in Ireland, and the opportunity to experience the business end of a professional cycling event?
Owing to a late withdrawal, Team PrimeraSport.co.uk ARE IN NEED OF A TEAM MECHANIC for the 8-day FBD Insurance Milk Ras (Irish Milk Race). The event begins in Navan on Sunday 18 May, and finishes in Skerries on Sunday 25 May.
The race is UCI 2.2 ranked and has drawn a strong field of European national teams and British and Irish pro teams. Amongst those competing are Ciaran Power, Chris Newton, track pursuit silver-medallist Jenning Huizenga, David McCann and, perhaps bizarrely, track sprinter Craig McLean. The route (and weather) is always challenging and the racing is always exciting.
You won't need a great deal of technical know-how. The team mechanic rides with the team manager in the race convoy, and is required to leap out of the vehicle and perform wheel-changes for the team's 5 riders when required. In the evenings, he/she should clean the team bikes, pick flints out of tyres, replace inner-tubes etc. In return for this, all transport, food and accommodation is arranged and paid for you (though maybe not all the Guinness and whiskey!)
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an entirely different perspective on professional cycle racing. If you have any queries, or if you are willing and are available between Saturday 17 May and Sunday 25 May, please contact Matt Melville on matthew_melville at hotmail.com or 07729 027792 as soon as possible. Even if you yourself can't help, I'd be grateful if you could 'spread the word'!
For more information on the race itself, see the race website
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
- Tim"
Lisa
"Do you fancy a free holiday in Ireland, and the opportunity to experience the business end of a professional cycling event?
Owing to a late withdrawal, Team PrimeraSport.co.uk ARE IN NEED OF A TEAM MECHANIC for the 8-day FBD Insurance Milk Ras (Irish Milk Race). The event begins in Navan on Sunday 18 May, and finishes in Skerries on Sunday 25 May.
The race is UCI 2.2 ranked and has drawn a strong field of European national teams and British and Irish pro teams. Amongst those competing are Ciaran Power, Chris Newton, track pursuit silver-medallist Jenning Huizenga, David McCann and, perhaps bizarrely, track sprinter Craig McLean. The route (and weather) is always challenging and the racing is always exciting.
You won't need a great deal of technical know-how. The team mechanic rides with the team manager in the race convoy, and is required to leap out of the vehicle and perform wheel-changes for the team's 5 riders when required. In the evenings, he/she should clean the team bikes, pick flints out of tyres, replace inner-tubes etc. In return for this, all transport, food and accommodation is arranged and paid for you (though maybe not all the Guinness and whiskey!)
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an entirely different perspective on professional cycle racing. If you have any queries, or if you are willing and are available between Saturday 17 May and Sunday 25 May, please contact Matt Melville on matthew_melville at hotmail.com or 07729 027792 as soon as possible. Even if you yourself can't help, I'd be grateful if you could 'spread the word'!
For more information on the race itself, see the race website
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
- Tim"
Lisa
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Is Your Club Affiliated?
There are a number of clubs that have not reaffiliated for 2008.
Is your club one of them?
Remember if your club is not a member of the CTT then you can't ride on CTT events!
The list of current clubs is on both the National and District website.
Linda has just got the list updated on the National site as there were some clubs that were listed that had not rejoined as well as some that had but were missing.
If your club is not listed then chase up your club secretary.
Remember "No membership....No Ride"
Is your club one of them?
Remember if your club is not a member of the CTT then you can't ride on CTT events!
The list of current clubs is on both the National and District website.
Linda has just got the list updated on the National site as there were some clubs that were listed that had not rejoined as well as some that had but were missing.
If your club is not listed then chase up your club secretary.
Remember "No membership....No Ride"
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Catford 10 - 26th April
The Catford open Ten on 26th April was due to be on the Q10/19 course, due
to roadworks it will now be held on the Q10/22 Harrietsham – Charing A20
course, 7:30 start.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
2008 Calendar
The 2008 Calendar is finally online after a lot of re-typing (my ocr software is good, but not that good!). I realise that not everyone can see Google documents - my employer won't let us access the site - so I will put it up in some more accessible forms soon.
If you find anything that really doesn't make sense it's probably a transcription error and I would appreciate notification.
Lisa
If you find anything that really doesn't make sense it's probably a transcription error and I would appreciate notification.
Lisa
Monday, March 10, 2008
George Lloyd - Surrey Road CC
George passed away on Tuesday 4th March in St Raphael Hospice, Cheam.
The funeral will take place 1pm at Morden Crematorium Monday 17th March.
Donations to St. Raphael Hospice can be sent c/o: Betty Lloyd.
Lisa
The funeral will take place 1pm at Morden Crematorium Monday 17th March.
Donations to St. Raphael Hospice can be sent c/o: Betty Lloyd.
Lisa
Thursday, March 06, 2008
SCCU Sporting 25 6th April 08 - Course Change
Due to long term traffic lights on the G25/48 course that should have been used for this event, the course will now be G25/44 - details below (click on image to enlarge):
Lisa
Lisa
Friday, January 18, 2008
Funeral of Eddy Mundy - Addiscombe CC
Eddie Mundy's funeral will be held on Tuesday, 29th January, 2008, 3.30 pm at Lambeth Crematorium, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, with full military honours.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Worthing Excelsior 25 - 18th May 2008
Change of Organiser
The original promotor - Keith Harmer - listed in the Handbook for this event, tragically died whilst cycling, last October, after the handbook information was submitted.
As is always the case when it really matters, attempts to get details of the new promotor printed in the book have failed. Obviously the last thing that his family wants is your entries landing on the doormat, so please get the red pen out and correct your handbook.
The original promotor - Keith Harmer - listed in the Handbook for this event, tragically died whilst cycling, last October, after the handbook information was submitted.
As is always the case when it really matters, attempts to get details of the new promotor printed in the book have failed. Obviously the last thing that his family wants is your entries landing on the doormat, so please get the red pen out and correct your handbook.
The organiser is now:
M Roberton
30 Pines Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 9JQ
01903 214489
Lisa
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Eddie Mundy
Dear All
I'm writing with the very sad news that Eddie Mundy died earlier today.
Eddie was a member of Addiscombe CC for over 50 years, and a member of the Road Records Association committee for over 30. He was RRA President for 7 years, and Records Secretary for a similar duration.
In the 1950s, Eddie twice broke the RTTC Competition Record for 24 hours, and won the 24 hour Championship in 1952.
At a personal level, Eddie was a great supporter of my efforts at breaking cycling records, and could always be relied upon to either sit in a car for hours as an Observer, or to stand in Central London to witness a 'turn' at some ungodly hour of the day.
A great guy, who will be sadly missed.
Ralph
Obituary online at Cycling Weekly
Lisa
I'm writing with the very sad news that Eddie Mundy died earlier today.
Eddie was a member of Addiscombe CC for over 50 years, and a member of the Road Records Association committee for over 30. He was RRA President for 7 years, and Records Secretary for a similar duration.
In the 1950s, Eddie twice broke the RTTC Competition Record for 24 hours, and won the 24 hour Championship in 1952.
At a personal level, Eddie was a great supporter of my efforts at breaking cycling records, and could always be relied upon to either sit in a car for hours as an Observer, or to stand in Central London to witness a 'turn' at some ungodly hour of the day.
A great guy, who will be sadly missed.
Ralph
Obituary online at Cycling Weekly
Lisa
Monday, December 31, 2007
Early Season Tea
BRIGHTON EXCELSIOR & BRIGHTON MITRE
WELCOME YOU ALL TO THE EARLY SEASON TEA
WASHINGTON VILLAGE HALL
13th JANUARY 2008
@
3pm – 5pm
A CHANCE TO MEET UP WITH OLD MATES FOR A CHAT OVER A CUP OF TEA AND A SLICE OF CAKE
WALL OF FACTS MYSTICAL, MEDICAL AND USELESS
QUIZ AND RAFFLE
YELLOW HANDBOOKS FOR SALE
WELCOME YOU ALL TO THE EARLY SEASON TEA
WASHINGTON VILLAGE HALL
13th JANUARY 2008
@
3pm – 5pm
A CHANCE TO MEET UP WITH OLD MATES FOR A CHAT OVER A CUP OF TEA AND A SLICE OF CAKE
WALL OF FACTS MYSTICAL, MEDICAL AND USELESS
QUIZ AND RAFFLE
YELLOW HANDBOOKS FOR SALE
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING - Nov 24th
LONDON SOUTH DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given of the
DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING
to be held on
Saturday, 24th November 2007, at 2 pm
at St Pauls Methodist Church Halls, Woodfield Road , Northgate, Crawley, (NB This is the same venue as for the District AGM.
Notice is hereby given of the
DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING
to be held on
Saturday, 24th November 2007, at 2 pm
at St Pauls Methodist Church Halls, Woodfield Road , Northgate, Crawley, (NB This is the same venue as for the District AGM.
just off A23. Ample parking for both cycles and vehicles. Whether coming from north, south, or M23, proceed to on the A2011 Crawley Avenue , at the roundabout where Gatwick Road flys over, take the A2004 Northgate Avenue and then Immediately right is Woodfield Road . The halls are opposite the petrol station and parade of shops
In early November as General Secretary of an affiliate you will receive from the National Executive three copies of their Annual Report and the Agenda for the National Council Meeting to be held on Sunday 3rd December.
You are asked to distribute two copies to your delegates and the club (or its committee) should consider the items contained therein. These could affect the future of your sport. Your delegates are then requested to attend the District meeting on 24th November to instruct our four elected National Councillors on how they should vote on each item.
In early November as General Secretary of an affiliate you will receive from the National Executive three copies of their Annual Report and the Agenda for the National Council Meeting to be held on Sunday 3rd December.
You are asked to distribute two copies to your delegates and the club (or its committee) should consider the items contained therein. These could affect the future of your sport. Your delegates are then requested to attend the District meeting on 24th November to instruct our four elected National Councillors on how they should vote on each item.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
District Committee meetings 2007-2008
Here are the dates of the District Committee meetings.
District National Agenda Meeting 24th Nov
Dec 11th
2008
Feb 12th
Apr 8th
June 10th
Sept 9th
District National Agenda Meeting 24th Nov
Dec 11th
2008
Feb 12th
Apr 8th
June 10th
Sept 9th
2007 District AGM Minutes
Below are the minutes of the 2007 District Council AGM.
Please pass comments and amendments to the chairman.
CTT London South District Council AGM.
Minutes of Meeting
Date: 6th October 2007
Time 14:25 hours
Apologies: Rod Starmer, Paul Scaplehorn, Eric Clarke, Linda Good, Keith Butler.
1 MINUTES Oct 06 AGM.
Amended as below.
Section 8: “Other competent business
a) The Sussex Cyclists’ Association wishes to promote its annual Hill Climb in 2007 as both an Open Event and an Association “Come and Try It” Event on the same day and on the same course
In a letter from Chris Watts (Addiscombe CC) this was refuted, there is no such local reg. Mike Hayler (Club Events Sec) suggested that this was just a policy. The meeting felt that there was no objection to a promoter running a club and open event on the same course and day providing that it was the same promoter.
The matter was deferred to ordinary committee meetings for decisions on an event-by-event basis.”
Clarification was required on the underscored line, in that Chris Watts had submitted a letter to that meeting that pointed out that the proposal was invalid because there was no such local regulation. This was in fact a policy adopted by the District Committee at the behest of the District Council.
Then agreed without dissent
2 MATTERS ARISING not covered elsewhere
None other than above
3 DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPORT –
Andy Avis (chair) read through the district committee report and there was no comments other than the spelling of “Godalming”
4 TREASURERS REPORT
Mick Kilby presented and proposed the treasurers report on behalf of Linda Good. He pointed out that, though events were down in number, levy returns were up. Club events riders numbers were up but levies were difficult to get in and reminded delegates that Club event levies must be returned in good time and highlighted that club numbers vary due to late payments of the dues.
Various other savings have been made by using home computers and less outside printing.
Our income is derived from National and is paid for from levies and dues. This is why the levies need to be paid on time.
There being no objections the accounts were accepted.
5 ELECTION OF DISTRICT COMMITTEE
District Chair: Andy Avis (Kingston Phoenix RC)
prop Brian Dalton seconded Tony Alston carried un.
District Secretary: Richard Blackmore (East Grinstead CC)
prop Mick Kilby sec Chris Watts carried un
Assistant Secretary (Open Events): Anthony (Tony) Alston (34 Nomads)
prop John Double Sec Mike Hayler, carried un
Assistant Secretary (Club Events): Michael (Mike) Hayler (Brighton Mitre)
prop Chris Watts sec Mike Penfold carried un
Assistant Secretary (Courses and Risk Assessment): Charles Robson (Eastbourne Rovers)
prop SB sec TA carried un
Assistant Secretary (Traffic Counts): Steve Dennis (East Grinstead CC)
prop Su Balcombe sec Mike Hayler carried un
Assistant Secretary (District Handbook): Su Balcombe (Brighton Excelsior)
prop Mike Kilby sec Mark Penfold carried un
District Treasurer: Linda Good (Addiscombe CC)
prop Colin McDermott Sec Chris Watts carried un
Committee members (voted on after item 7)
Keith Coffey (Bec CC) prop John Double second Mike Hayler
Keith Wilkinson (East Surrey RC) prop Tony Alston sec Mick Kilby
Stuart Forbes (Horsham Cycling) prop Mike Cross sec Trevor Keenan
Mark Penfold (Crawley Wheelers) prop John Double sec Tony Alston
Bob Stapley (Epsom CC) prop Tony Alston Mark Penfold
John Double (Crawley Wheelers) prop Mark Penfold sec Keith Coffey
Mike Kilby (Lewes Wanders) prop Mike Hayler sec Su Balcombe
Mike Cross (Horsham Cycling) prop John Double sec Steve Dennis
Lisa Colombo (Kingston Phoenix RC) prop Jackie Townsend sec Su Balcombe
Brian Dalton (Norwood Paragon) prop Mike Hayler sec John Double
Voted en bloc no opposition
District delegates for the National Council Meeting:
Andy Avis, Brian Dalton, Linda Good, Tony Alston,
all prop by Mike Hayler sec John Double voted en bloc no objections
Reserves
Keith Wilkinson & Mike Kilby
prop John Double sec Tony Alston
Auditors
Colin McDermott (Festival Road Club)
prop Trevor Keenan sec John Double
Jen Mitchell (Kingston Phoenix Road Club)
prop Lisa Colombo sec John Double
6 OPEN AND ASSOCIATION EVENTS 2007
Tony Alston presented the proposed programme for 2008 as tabled and passed to delegates, subject to any late amendments.
There was a short discussion about the programme and a few final amendments were made. The programme will be sent to National HQ
Prop Mike Kilby Sec Brian Dalton. Carried with no opposition
7 Other Competent Business
Proposals to amend rules and regulations in CTT handbook.
a) By The outgoing District Committee
Regulation 15. Protective Helmets (page 97)
Delete existing wording "under the age of 18 years and/or Juniors".
This will extend the requirement to wear a helmet to include all competitors.
Explanation
This matter has been aired before, and lost, mainly, we believe, due to the, comparative, lack of protective aero style helmets. This is now not the case and the benefits outweigh the disbenefits.
The floor was opened to debate. (some comments missed)
Mike Kilby ‘that not many riders now compete with out a helmet and at two events 100% of riders wore helmets’
Keith Coffey ‘ that there is no legal requirement to wear a helmet so this should be left to riders choice & that it would seem inappropriate for Hill Climbs’
Lisa Colombo “what benefit will helmets give to riders, will it stop riders being hit by cars or having objects thrown a them.”
Mick Burgess ‘who is going to check that helmets meet the standard’
The chairman pointed out that the regulation says that helmets should comply with standards, and that the situation regarding enforcement is the same as any rule in that effectively it will be the timekeeper who be enforcing the rule (by not giving a non conforming rider a time).
There were various comments that this was not a proper regulation and that there was no point to it being there.
The Chairman then read out two pieces of correspondence will from Paul Scaplehorn that outlined his opposition to the helmet proposal.
And from Keith Butler (Surrey League) who said’ that this stems from UCI/BC rules for roadracing. CTT events cover distances much further than BC events such as 12hr and 24hr and that forcing riders to wear helmets especially in hot conditions for any length of time is unreasonable.’
There being no further discussion the proposal was put to the meeting
Prop Brian Dalton sec Su Balcombe
For 4 against 24 against 3 abstaining
The motion fails
b) By the outgoing District Committee.
Regulation 14. Competitor's Machine (page 96-97)
Add new paragraph,
“A red flashing LED light must be shown to the rear by all competitors in all events."
Explanation
Research shows that drivers Apick up@ a flashing LED even during broad daylight and the use of such a light can reduce the chance of accidents.
The floor was opened to debate.
Su Balcombe ‘ that events held in evenings and/or under trees, that she has found that even with a fluorescent number that the rider can blend into the background, but a flashing red light is still visible.’
John Double ‘that flashing lights stand out where there is rain and spray. They are visible even on bright days.’
Keith Coffey ‘that people should be given the choice. He has a Red light that he can affix to his machine if he feels that the visibility is poor.’
Tony Alston ‘that when this was raised at the last National Council meeting only two districts voted in favour’
The chair read further correspondence from Keith Butler of Surrey League’ what happens if the light fails to work during the event? Also are these effective in bright sunlight? If visibility of riders is a problem then perhaps drivers should be made aware with better signage at the roadside or shorter start intervals’
Mark Penfold ‘that rules are there to make the decision for the rider so as to cover all situations’
Ken Phillips of the Morden CRC proposed a change to proposal to add the words “that it is recommended that”. The chair said that this was the same proposal that had been presented in previous years and that the amendment was incompetent as it changed the principle away from compulsion.
Proposed by Brian Dalton on behalf the District Committee seconded by Mark Penfold.
For 4, against 24 abs 1 prop failed
8 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
John Double asked about the increase in the Club Event Levies.
The Chairman explained that the National executive had taken this action as competitors in open events are underwriting the extra numbers of competitors in club events and levy charges should be made the same over some years.
10 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
24th November National Agenda Meeting
Please pass comments and amendments to the chairman.
CTT London South District Council AGM.
Minutes of Meeting
Date: 6th October 2007
Time 14:25 hours
Apologies: Rod Starmer, Paul Scaplehorn, Eric Clarke, Linda Good, Keith Butler.
1 MINUTES Oct 06 AGM.
Amended as below.
Section 8: “Other competent business
a) The Sussex Cyclists’ Association wishes to promote its annual Hill Climb in 2007 as both an Open Event and an Association “Come and Try It” Event on the same day and on the same course
In a letter from Chris Watts (Addiscombe CC) this was refuted, there is no such local reg. Mike Hayler (Club Events Sec) suggested that this was just a policy. The meeting felt that there was no objection to a promoter running a club and open event on the same course and day providing that it was the same promoter.
The matter was deferred to ordinary committee meetings for decisions on an event-by-event basis.”
Clarification was required on the underscored line, in that Chris Watts had submitted a letter to that meeting that pointed out that the proposal was invalid because there was no such local regulation. This was in fact a policy adopted by the District Committee at the behest of the District Council.
Then agreed without dissent
2 MATTERS ARISING not covered elsewhere
None other than above
3 DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPORT –
Andy Avis (chair) read through the district committee report and there was no comments other than the spelling of “Godalming”
4 TREASURERS REPORT
Mick Kilby presented and proposed the treasurers report on behalf of Linda Good. He pointed out that, though events were down in number, levy returns were up. Club events riders numbers were up but levies were difficult to get in and reminded delegates that Club event levies must be returned in good time and highlighted that club numbers vary due to late payments of the dues.
Various other savings have been made by using home computers and less outside printing.
Our income is derived from National and is paid for from levies and dues. This is why the levies need to be paid on time.
There being no objections the accounts were accepted.
5 ELECTION OF DISTRICT COMMITTEE
District Chair: Andy Avis (Kingston Phoenix RC)
prop Brian Dalton seconded Tony Alston carried un.
District Secretary: Richard Blackmore (East Grinstead CC)
prop Mick Kilby sec Chris Watts carried un
Assistant Secretary (Open Events): Anthony (Tony) Alston (34 Nomads)
prop John Double Sec Mike Hayler, carried un
Assistant Secretary (Club Events): Michael (Mike) Hayler (Brighton Mitre)
prop Chris Watts sec Mike Penfold carried un
Assistant Secretary (Courses and Risk Assessment): Charles Robson (Eastbourne Rovers)
prop SB sec TA carried un
Assistant Secretary (Traffic Counts): Steve Dennis (East Grinstead CC)
prop Su Balcombe sec Mike Hayler carried un
Assistant Secretary (District Handbook): Su Balcombe (Brighton Excelsior)
prop Mike Kilby sec Mark Penfold carried un
District Treasurer: Linda Good (Addiscombe CC)
prop Colin McDermott Sec Chris Watts carried un
Committee members (voted on after item 7)
Keith Coffey (Bec CC) prop John Double second Mike Hayler
Keith Wilkinson (East Surrey RC) prop Tony Alston sec Mick Kilby
Stuart Forbes (Horsham Cycling) prop Mike Cross sec Trevor Keenan
Mark Penfold (Crawley Wheelers) prop John Double sec Tony Alston
Bob Stapley (Epsom CC) prop Tony Alston Mark Penfold
John Double (Crawley Wheelers) prop Mark Penfold sec Keith Coffey
Mike Kilby (Lewes Wanders) prop Mike Hayler sec Su Balcombe
Mike Cross (Horsham Cycling) prop John Double sec Steve Dennis
Lisa Colombo (Kingston Phoenix RC) prop Jackie Townsend sec Su Balcombe
Brian Dalton (Norwood Paragon) prop Mike Hayler sec John Double
Voted en bloc no opposition
District delegates for the National Council Meeting:
Andy Avis, Brian Dalton, Linda Good, Tony Alston,
all prop by Mike Hayler sec John Double voted en bloc no objections
Reserves
Keith Wilkinson & Mike Kilby
prop John Double sec Tony Alston
Auditors
Colin McDermott (Festival Road Club)
prop Trevor Keenan sec John Double
Jen Mitchell (Kingston Phoenix Road Club)
prop Lisa Colombo sec John Double
6 OPEN AND ASSOCIATION EVENTS 2007
Tony Alston presented the proposed programme for 2008 as tabled and passed to delegates, subject to any late amendments.
There was a short discussion about the programme and a few final amendments were made. The programme will be sent to National HQ
Prop Mike Kilby Sec Brian Dalton. Carried with no opposition
7 Other Competent Business
Proposals to amend rules and regulations in CTT handbook.
a) By The outgoing District Committee
Regulation 15. Protective Helmets (page 97)
Delete existing wording "under the age of 18 years and/or Juniors".
This will extend the requirement to wear a helmet to include all competitors.
Explanation
This matter has been aired before, and lost, mainly, we believe, due to the, comparative, lack of protective aero style helmets. This is now not the case and the benefits outweigh the disbenefits.
The floor was opened to debate. (some comments missed)
Mike Kilby ‘that not many riders now compete with out a helmet and at two events 100% of riders wore helmets’
Keith Coffey ‘ that there is no legal requirement to wear a helmet so this should be left to riders choice & that it would seem inappropriate for Hill Climbs’
Lisa Colombo “what benefit will helmets give to riders, will it stop riders being hit by cars or having objects thrown a them.”
Mick Burgess ‘who is going to check that helmets meet the standard’
The chairman pointed out that the regulation says that helmets should comply with standards, and that the situation regarding enforcement is the same as any rule in that effectively it will be the timekeeper who be enforcing the rule (by not giving a non conforming rider a time).
There were various comments that this was not a proper regulation and that there was no point to it being there.
The Chairman then read out two pieces of correspondence will from Paul Scaplehorn that outlined his opposition to the helmet proposal.
And from Keith Butler (Surrey League) who said’ that this stems from UCI/BC rules for roadracing. CTT events cover distances much further than BC events such as 12hr and 24hr and that forcing riders to wear helmets especially in hot conditions for any length of time is unreasonable.’
There being no further discussion the proposal was put to the meeting
Prop Brian Dalton sec Su Balcombe
For 4 against 24 against 3 abstaining
The motion fails
b) By the outgoing District Committee.
Regulation 14. Competitor's Machine (page 96-97)
Add new paragraph,
“A red flashing LED light must be shown to the rear by all competitors in all events."
Explanation
Research shows that drivers Apick up@ a flashing LED even during broad daylight and the use of such a light can reduce the chance of accidents.
The floor was opened to debate.
Su Balcombe ‘ that events held in evenings and/or under trees, that she has found that even with a fluorescent number that the rider can blend into the background, but a flashing red light is still visible.’
John Double ‘that flashing lights stand out where there is rain and spray. They are visible even on bright days.’
Keith Coffey ‘that people should be given the choice. He has a Red light that he can affix to his machine if he feels that the visibility is poor.’
Tony Alston ‘that when this was raised at the last National Council meeting only two districts voted in favour’
The chair read further correspondence from Keith Butler of Surrey League’ what happens if the light fails to work during the event? Also are these effective in bright sunlight? If visibility of riders is a problem then perhaps drivers should be made aware with better signage at the roadside or shorter start intervals’
Mark Penfold ‘that rules are there to make the decision for the rider so as to cover all situations’
Ken Phillips of the Morden CRC proposed a change to proposal to add the words “that it is recommended that”. The chair said that this was the same proposal that had been presented in previous years and that the amendment was incompetent as it changed the principle away from compulsion.
Proposed by Brian Dalton on behalf the District Committee seconded by Mark Penfold.
For 4, against 24 abs 1 prop failed
8 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
John Double asked about the increase in the Club Event Levies.
The Chairman explained that the National executive had taken this action as competitors in open events are underwriting the extra numbers of competitors in club events and levy charges should be made the same over some years.
10 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
24th November National Agenda Meeting
District Councils National Agenda Meeting
24th November 2:00pm
National Agenda Meeting at St Paul’s Methodist Church Halls, Crawley
All club secretary's should have received a copy of the National Annual report and agenda of the National Meeting.
London South District has four delegates at this meeting.
The district council meets on the 24th to instruct those delegates how to represent the views of the clubs.
Copy of the National Report can be found at http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/news_attachments/Report07.pdf
copy of the National agenda including all the proposed rule changes can be found at
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/news_attachments/Agenda_2007.pdf
If you have any particular questions that you would to raise or discuss at this meeting, would you contact me in advance so that I can prepare an informed answer.
National Agenda Meeting at St Paul’s Methodist Church Halls, Crawley
All club secretary's should have received a copy of the National Annual report and agenda of the National Meeting.
London South District has four delegates at this meeting.
The district council meets on the 24th to instruct those delegates how to represent the views of the clubs.
Copy of the National Report can be found at http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/news_attachments/Report07.pdf
copy of the National agenda including all the proposed rule changes can be found at
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/news_attachments/Agenda_2007.pdf
If you have any particular questions that you would to raise or discuss at this meeting, would you contact me in advance so that I can prepare an informed answer.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
SCCU BAR standings Aug 13
Leading Riders in SCCU BAR at 13 August 2007
With Keith Coffey on track for another victory in this year’s competition, the position of other contenders is far from settled. Riders whose 25 times were recorded in the Sporting 25 should be able to improve. There are also a number of riders with 50 and 100 times, but no 25 performance. These issues can all be decided on 9 September in the SCCU 25. Entries to Robin Marsh, 52 Monson Road, Redhill, RH1 2EZ
John Watts SCCU
No NAME CLUB 25 50 100 MPH
1 K Coffey Bec CC 54.29 1.48.35 3.56.23 26.846
2 A Reeves GS Stella 57.40 2.00.03 4.25.15 24.512
3 J Hughes Bec CC 58.10 1.58.40 4.33.10 24.345
4 S Morgan Tooting BC 1.05.24 1.56.43 4.13.16 24.110
5 S Nisbett Crawley Wh 1.04.02 1.55.28 4.21.55 24.105
6 R Royle-Evatt Addiscombe CC 59.50 2.01.54 4.25.07 24.104
7 S Hourigan Old Portlians CC 1.02.29 2.02.39 4.35.47 23.407
8 G Smith VC Etoile 1.01.26 2.07.21 4.41.31 23.096
9 P Moon Eastbourne Rovers 1.10.47 2.00.08 4.21.23 23.039
10 N McCormick Epsom CC 1.08.47 2.07.42 4.31.44 22.460
With Keith Coffey on track for another victory in this year’s competition, the position of other contenders is far from settled. Riders whose 25 times were recorded in the Sporting 25 should be able to improve. There are also a number of riders with 50 and 100 times, but no 25 performance. These issues can all be decided on 9 September in the SCCU 25. Entries to Robin Marsh, 52 Monson Road, Redhill, RH1 2EZ
John Watts SCCU
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Catford CC 25 - Cancelled
Catford C.C. '25' Q25/20 on 17th June 2007 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
We would appreciate it if you could inform your members accordingly thus avoiding their entries being returned at the last minute and them being unable to find an alternative ride at that late stage. Thank you for your co-operation.
Regards,
Ivan Stacey.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Latest on the new Highway Code
The new edition of the Highway Code is about to be published and many cyclists feel that the new wording is not altogether cycling friendly.
Here is the link to the version that will almost certainly be published now:
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Documents/consult/Responses/Highway_Code_Draft.pdf
Here is the response to the consultation on an earlier draft:
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Documents/consult/Responses/Response_to_Highway_Code_Consultation_report.pdf
The Cycling Plus forum has been discussing the matter here
And if you, too, are not happy perhaps you might like to sign this online petition to the Government, in the hope that it might make a difference.
Lisa
Here is the link to the version that will almost certainly be published now:
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Documents/consult/Responses/Highway_Code_Draft.pdf
Here is the response to the consultation on an earlier draft:
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Documents/consult/Responses/Response_to_Highway_Code_Consultation_report.pdf
The Cycling Plus forum has been discussing the matter here
And if you, too, are not happy perhaps you might like to sign this online petition to the Government, in the hope that it might make a difference.
Lisa
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Worthing Excel 25 - 20th May
Dear Club Secretary,
Mel Roberton
30 Pines Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 9JQ
01903 214489
Many thanks,
Karl Roberton
General Secretary
Worthing Excelsior CC
The Worthing Excelsior Open 25 mile event on the 20th May has a new promoter from that stated in the handbook, Mel Roberton (address below). The CTT website has been updated, but if you could pass this on to any of your members that may wish to ride the event, it would be appreciated. All other details are unchanged.
Mel Roberton
30 Pines Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 9JQ
01903 214489
Many thanks,
Karl Roberton
General Secretary
Worthing Excelsior CC
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