London South DC: Latest News

Season Openers

2012-02-02T13:18:00.000Z

The start sheet for the District's season opening events are now available on the CTT website:

4th Feb 2012 - South Downs Bikes - 18km

5th Feb 2012 - South Downs Bikes - 34km

12th Feb 2012 - Kingston Wheelers - Sporting 14m

Full London South 2012 Calendar

2012-01-16T19:39:00.000Z

Calendar now up here or off the homepage.

I've copied last year's calendar and renumbered the entries, removing the events that have gone and adding any new ones and, of course, changing day and date as appropriate.

I have had the time to check the day, date, distance, course and promoter columns today. What I haven't yet had the time to do is check the number of entrants assigned to each event, or the start time - some events start at the same time each year, others are dependent on other clubs using the course at the same time, so vary from year to year.

As my proofreader died last year, I will appreciate if anyone can point out mistakes/errors but wait till the end of the week. Also my Dad died last week, so I won't have a chance to check the rest of this until Wednesday.

Corrections to the webmaster at the site email address, please or if you know my own email address.

Cheers,
Lisa

Kingston Wheelers Sporting 14m

2012-01-08T18:01:00.000Z

Entries close Thursday 2nd Feb!

Gil Jessop Memorial Sporting “14” Time Trial - (19th Edition)

Sunday 12th February 2012 8:30 a.m.

HQ: 1st Ripley Scout Group Hall, Rose Lane, Ripley, Surrey

Entries (£7 payable to Kingston Wheelers CC) should go to organiser

Peter Anderson

28 Wolsey Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1QW

For further details call Peter on 0208 979 6435 or check out

www.kingstonwheelers.com

Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their Rules and Regulations

Brighton Excelsior CC early season elevens event

2012-01-04T21:23:00.002Z

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year

I want to let you know that on the 22nd January 2012 from 10:30am till 12pm in Washington Village Hall, we are having our early season elevens event, which we would like to invite you and your club mates too.

It’s our way of having all our club mates, and friends from other clubs come and join us for a bacon butty and cuppa and catch up with all the gossip and news before the racing season really starts with the Southdowns Bikes event on the 4th and 5th February

There will be a RAFFLE full of things that you just did not even know that you wanted.

Plus the big news is that the 2012 Yellow Handbook will be on sale.

Why don’t you use it as your training ride, refreshment break or your weekend club run breakfast stop, either way you are guaranteed a warm welcome and a hot drink.

Please can you pass on this invite to your club mates and I look forward to seeing you then.

Take care.

Su B

Brighton Excelsior CC

PS: it’s also the time of year when I do my best to update the course records sheet, so if you either broke a course record/promoted an event where a record was broken/have a club mate that has broken a record/was riding in an event where the course record was broken.

PLEASE let me know.

Thanks Su B

London South Clubs paid up for 2012

2011-12-08T21:33:00.003Z

If you belong to a club that is usually affiliated to London South and it's not on this list, it's time to nag your club Treasurer/Secretary and remind them that the club affiliation is overdue and will cost an extra, late payment fee after 31st December...

As of 1st December 2011 the following clubs are affiliated to London South DC for 2012:

29th Wheelers CC
34 Nomads CC
Addiscombe CC
Bayeux Cycling Team
Bodyworks XTC Tri Store
Brighton Excelsior CC
Brighton Mitre CC
Clarencourt CC
Crawley Tri Club
Crawley Wheelers
East Grinstead CC
East Surrey RC
East Sussex CA
Eastbourne Rovers CC
Epsom CC
Festival RC
GB Cycles.co.uk
GS Stella
Kingfisher Triathletes
Kingston Phoenix RC
Kingston Wheelers CC
Lewes Wanderers CC
Mid Sussex Triathlon Club
Morden CRC
Norwood Paragon CC
Redmon CC
South Downs Bikes
South Eastern RC
South Western RC - Evans
Southern Counties CU
Steyning Athletic Club
Sussex Cyclists Association
Sussex Nomads CC
Tuff Fitty Tri Club
VC Etoile
VC Godalming and Haslemere
Worthing Excelsior CC
Central Sussex CC
Horsham Amphibians Triathlon
London Fire Brigade CC
Purley CRT
Surrey Ravens CC
VTTA Surrey/Sussex Group

National AGM voting - more detail

2011-12-08T21:25:00.000Z

68 delegates voting at the meeting, so 46 was the required number to get a 2/3rds majority for a rule change. Updates in green.

6. Clubs will be deemed to have resigned from CTT if their annual subscription remains unpaid at 15th November (currently 31st December). Lost - 20 for / 48 against

7. Change definition of an Interclub to allow more than 4 clubs to participate. Carried - 48 for / 20 against

8. Allow riders to ride for an Armed Forces Team parallel to their first claim club. withdrawn after some discussion

9. Rewrite rules on double entry of events to prevent request of early/late rides to allow it. Lost - 37 for / 31 against (not 2/3rds in favour)

10."A competitor must not enter an event more than once with the aim of undertaking multiple rides within the said event." Carried (amended to include type A events only) - 47 for / 21 against

11. "Every competitor must start with a rear light fitted to the machine in a position visible to following road users and active whilst the machine is in use." Lost - The London South amendment adding 'and must not be switched off during the event' was accepted by the Proposer but revised motion - Lost 36 / 32 (not 2/3rds in favour).

12. Change helmet regulation to encompass all riders in all events - not just Juniors/Youths. Lost - 27 for / 41 against

13. "A club is free to choose its prize list but a condition of one ride–one prize, is not permitted." Lost - 13 for / 55 against

14. Change regulations on Tandems to allow them to be spread among a field. Carried - 57 for / 11 against

15. Completely re-write the rules on Course Measurement. Carried - 20 for / 48 against

16. Change to National Championship conditions - primarily in respect of maximum number of competitors in the Hill Climb. Carried - 68 for / 0 against

17. I think implements a maximum gear restriction on Juniors in GHS Championships. Lost - 28 for / 40 against

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National AGM voting briefly.

2011-12-04T14:22:00.002Z

The National AGM broke for lunch and someone posted the brief details of the voting - will update as I learn more.

6. Clubs will be deemed to have resigned from CTT if their annual subscription remains unpaid at 15th November (currently 31st December). Lost

7. Change definition of an Interclub to allow more than 4 clubs to participate. Carried

8. Allow riders to ride for an Armed Forces Team parallel to their first claim club. withdrawn

9. Rewrite rules on double entry of events to prevent request of early/late rides to allow it. Lost

10."A competitor must not enter an event more than once with the aim of undertaking multiple rides within the said event." Carried (amended to include type A events only)

11. "Every competitor must start with a rear light fitted to the machine in a position visible to following road users and active whilst the machine is in use." Lost

12. Change helmet regulation to encompass all riders in all events - not just Juniors/Youths. Lost

13. "A club is free to choose its prize list but a condition of one ride–one prize, is not permitted." Lost

14. Change regulations on Tandems to allow them to be spread among a field. Carried

15. Completely re-write the rules on Course Measurement. Carried

16. Change to National Championship conditions - primarily in respect of maximum number of competitors in the Hill Climb. Carried

17. I think implements a maximum gear restriction on Juniors in GHS Championships. Lost

Lisa

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District General Meeting

2011-11-14T14:26:00.003Z

LONDON SOUTH DISTRICT

www.lsdc.org.uk

Notice is hereby given of the

DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING

To be held on

Saturday 26th November 2011 at 2:00p.m.

At St. Paul’s Methodist Church Hall, Woodfield Road, Northgate, Crawley.

N.B. This is the same venue as for the District Annual General Meeting.

This meeting is for club delegates to instruct the District representatives on how we want them to vote on the motions on the National Agenda which is available here.

In short the motions for consideration are (full wording in the agenda - read the whole thing through and challenge my interpretations!!!):

6. Clubs will be deemed to have resigned from CTT if their annual subscription remains unpaid at 15th November (currently 31st December).

7. Change definition of an Interclub to allow more than 4 clubs to participate.

8. Allow riders to ride for an Armed Forces Team parallel to their first claim club - someone mentioned that the rules currently allow this.

9. Rewrite rules on double entry of events to prevent request of early/late rides to allow it - again, technically I believe the rules already cover this.

10."A competitor must not enter an event more than once with the aim of undertaking multiple rides within the said event." - presumably this is to prevent (or will apply to) riders entering the same event twice, for example once on a TT bike and again on a road bike - as seems to happen in several undersubscribed events in this district.

11. "Every competitor must start with a rear light fitted to the machine in a position visible to following road users and active whilst the machine is in use."

12. Change helmet regulation to encompass all riders in all events - not just Juniors/Youths.

13. "A club is free to choose its prize list but a condition of one ride–one prize, is not permitted."

14. Change regulations on Tandems to allow them to be spread among a field - not sure if this is already allowed, because it has happened.

15. Completely re-write the rules on Course Measurement.

16. Change to National Championship conditions - primarily in respect of maximum number of competitors in the Hill Climb.

17. I think implements a maximum gear restriction on Juniors in GHS Championships.

Lisa

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CTT Affiliation Due

2011-11-14T13:55:00.000Z

As of 1st of October 2011 the club affiliations to CTT were due, as there have been mixups in recent years where clubs have claimed not to have received the notification that the affiliation is due, here is a gentle reminder.

Cost is £30 for non-sponsored clubs, plus an additional £50 for those that are sponsored.

Contact your District Treasurer to pay - in this case Mike Cross (see handbook or Yellow Book for contact details).

Renewal forms available here: as PDF or Word Document - the Word Document being the most up-to-date form, and one that can be filled in on the computer.

Any clubs not having renewed by 31st December 2011 will be deemed to have resigned from CTT and a further £20 rejoining fee will then be payable in addition to the above fees.

Make sure that your club has renewed in good time, and that you are listed in the 2012 Handbook as being an affiliated club.

2012 District Committee

2011-10-15T15:12:00.002+01:00

Your newly elected committee:-

Chairman:            Keith Wilkinson   (East Surrey RC)
District Secretary:  Richard Blackmore (East Grinstead CC)
Assistant Secretaries:
Open Events:         Martin Aldridge   (East Surrey RC)
Club Events:         Mike Hayler       (Brighton Mitre CC)
Courses & RA:        Ken Phillips      (Morden CRC)
Traffic Counts:      Steve Dennis      (East Grinstead CC)
District Handbook:   Su Balcombe       (Brighton Excelsior CC)
Treasurer:           Mike Cross        (Horsham Cycling)

Committee Members:
                     Mick Kilby        (Lewes Wanderers CC)
                     Paul Tunnell      (Addiscombe CC)
                     Tony Alston       (34 Nomads CC)
                     Andy Avis         (Kingston Phoenix RC)
                     Lisa Colombo      (Kingston Phoenix RC)

Auditors:            Ann Human and Bob Harber

With thanks to:
Andy Avis for his services in the post of Chairman
Tony Alston for his services in the post of Open Events Secretary
Charles Robson for his services in the post of Courses & RA Secretary
and Mark Penfold who has just resigned from the committee
also to Jen Mitchell and Colin McDermott for their term as Auditors.

Robert Jeffries - RIP

2011-05-27T12:59:00.002+01:00

Robert Jeffries, formerly of Brixton Cycles CC and more recently Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers, was killed when hit by a car whilst out training with a friend last night.

http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58084

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Arthur Rayner

2011-03-26T11:09:00.003Z

Arthur Rayner passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th March 2011

Sorry I don't have a better picture - you need to stand back from your screen!

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District Clubs - 2011 affiliations

2011-02-05T14:37:00.010Z

London South District Clubs re-affiliated as at 31 March 2011:
29th Wheelers CC
34 Nomads CC
AD Cycles RT
Addiscombe CC
Amphibians 2 Triathlon Club
Anerley BC
Bec CC
Bodyworks XTC Tri Store
Brighton Excelsior CC
Brighton Mitre CC
Brighton Phoenix Triathlon Club
Central Sussex CC
Clarencourt CC
Crawley Wheelers
Dulwich Paragon CC
East Grinstead CC
East Grinstead Tri Club
East Surrey RC
East Sussex CA
Eastbourne Rovers CC
Epsom CC
Festival RC
GB Cycles.co.uk
GS Stella
Horsham Cycling
In Gear Quickvit Trainsharp RT
Kingfisher Triathletes
Kingston Phoenix RC
Kingston Wheelers CC
Lewes Wanderers CC
London Fire Brigade CC
London Phoenix CC
Mid Sussex Triathlon Club
Morden CRC
Norwood Paragon CC
Old Portlians CC
One Life-Fuga RT
PBscience.com
Pearson Cycling Club (previously Pearson Cycles)
Progressive Cycle Coaching Development Squad
Purley CRT
Redhill CC
Redmon CC
South Downs Bikes
South Eastern RC
South Western RC - Evans
Southern Counties CU
Steyning Athletic Club
Surrey Cycle Racing League
Surrey Ravens CC
Surrey Road CC
Sussex Cyclists Association
Sussex Nomads CC
Team De Ver
Team Edwardes - Elite Cycling
Team Specialized
Thornton RC
Tooting BC
Trisportnews Racing
Tuff Fitty Tri Club
VC Etoile
VC Godalming and Haslemere
VTTA Surrey/Sussex Group
Worthing Excelsior CC

CS Grupetto - affiliated to London West in 2011
Ful-on Tri Club - affiliated to London West in 2011

Clubs still to re-affiliate as of the 31st March 2011:
21st Century Airports CT
Clapham Chasers
Cycles Dauphin
Evans Cycles RT
Fit-For
FreedomTri Crowborough
Phoenix Triathlon Club
Team Corridori
Team Frezza-Pasta-Montegrappa
Team Lifestyle
Team Raw Energy
Trinity Triathlon

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National AGM report

2010-12-15T17:09:00.007Z

CTT NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING – 5th December 2010

This was my first experience of a CTT AGM and with the heavy snow during the week there was some doubt whether it was going to be possible to get to Leicester. Fortunately there was a thaw on Saturday so the journey was not a problem and only the 3 delegates from South East DC (snowy Kent) failed to attend.

The first news of the weekend was that National Secretary, Phil Heaton, is retiring and will be replaced by Andy Cosgrove from Teesside DC. The Annual Report and Accounts were accepted with very little discussion.

The main part of the day was taken up with discussion on the 19 motions submitted. Of these 5 were from the National Committee and 8 from London West, with their delegate Chris Hart on his feet for much of the day proposing most of them. Without London West I thought that it would have been a short meeting but I am assured that however many motions there are the discussion of them always expands to fill the day.

The longest discussion this year was on the merits of rear lights in events and whether they should be made compulsory. When London South first proposed this several years ago there was little support but we subsequently gained agreement for a recommendation to use a rear light to be put on start sheets and this year there were motions from the National Committee, South West and East districts to make the use of a rear light compulsory in events. The third of these actually had a majority in favour from those voting, but not enough for the two-thirds majority required for a rule change. A better worded motion next year might well get accepted.

The result of the voting on all the motions is shown below. The actual votes on items 15 and 24 were not announced to the meeting but both were lost heavily. The main decisions taken were :-

1. Up to 150 entries can be accepted in open events subject to the approval of the District Committee.

2. The ‘reserve rider scheme’ can be used to accept up to an additional 15 riders instead of 10.

3. In 12 and 24 hour events a circuit of at least 20 miles may be used any number of times.

4. The symbol TAN in the Handbook will mean that a tandem event is run in conjunction with the solo event.

My impression of the meeting was that the same 3 or 4 people spoke on most of the motions and have probably been doing so for many years past. There is also the problem of delegates being mandated on how to vote by their Districts, as a couple of times people spoke in favour of motions only to say that they were mandated to vote against. It could well be that on several of the motions all the discussion on the merits or otherwise of the proposed change was a waste of time because the delegates had already been instructed how to vote. Perhaps an indication of how the delegates have been mandated to vote should be given in advance to see how many free votes are available to be influenced by the points put forward at the meeting.

Overall it was an enjoyable experience, but despite spending a weekend in Leicester I have seen nothing of the City, only the half mile of industrial estate between the M1 and the Marriott Hotel. I understand that the previous venue in Derby was in the City centre which would have been more interesting.

Keith Wilkinson.


Item No     Description                                                                           For  Against Result
Item 6:     Increases to club subscription fees                                                          28 37 Lost
Item 7:     Date renewal must be paid by                                                                 28 36 Lost
Item 8 (a): Powers of National Committee                                                                 47 16 Carried
Item 8 (b): National Council Meetings (Tidying of resolutions)                                           50 19 Carried
Item 9 (a): To allow use of recumbents                                                                   18 47 Lost
Item 9 (b): Confining recumbents to Club Events                                                                Not taken
Item 9 (c): Placing of numbers for recumbents                                                                  Not taken
Item 10:    Competitor’s machine - rear light                                                            29 37 Lost
Item 11:    Competitor’s machine - rear light                                                                  Withdrawn
Item 12:    Competitor’s machine - rear light                                                            26 20 Lost
Item 13:    Limitation of entries - allow fields of 150                                                  53 13 Carried
Item 14:    Limitation of entries - Increase reserves from 10 to 15                                      60 6 Carried
Item 15:    Duties of Event Secretaries - Outlaw "one rider, one prize"                                   ?  ? Lost
Item 16:    Duties of Event Secretaries - clarify that no rider shall start before his alloted time      55 11 Carried
Wording amended to move last sentence to be the first.
Item 17:    Team Time Trials - remove requirement for similar clothing, recommend instead                45 19 Carried
Item 18:    Team Time Trials - remove requirement for similar clothing                                         Not taken
Item 19:    The Course - allow 20+mile circuits to be used over and over in 12 & 24 hour events          58  8 Carried
Item 20:    Timekeepers - include Principle Timekeeper in rules                                          60  6 Carried
Item 21:    Championship conditions - extend entry criteria                                              59  7 Carried
Item 22:    Event dates - notes on who can enter which events                                             4 62 Lost
Item 23:    Event dates - use symbol TAN for Tandem events run with a solo event, cease seperate listing 38 28 Carried
Item 24:    Postage costs for Handbooks                                                                   ?  ? Lost

Annual Report here - with full details of motions
Also link to CTT Rules and Regulations for original wordings of rules.

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Next Meetings

2010-10-09T19:48:00.003+01:00

The Next District Committe Meeting is 12th October.
This meeting is closed to members of the Appointed District Committee.
If there are any items that anyone wishes to be raised, they should contact the Chairman or the Secretary.

The Next District Council Meeting (attended by representatives of the clubs) is on 27th November. Please ensure that your club is represented.

(Date of Next District Council meeting corrected from 28th AA)

2011 District Committee

2010-10-04T12:05:00.008+01:00

Your newly elected committee:-


Chairman:            Andy Avis         (Kingston Phoenix RC)
District Secretary:  Richard Blackmore (East Grinstead CC)
Assistant Secretaries:
Open Events:         Tony Alston       (34 Nomads CC)
Club Events:         Mike Hayler       (Brighton Mitre CC)
Courses & RA:        Charles Robson    (Eastbourne Rovers CC)
Traffic Counts:      Steve Dennis      (East Grinstead CC)
District Handbook:   Su Balcombe       (Brighton Excelsior CC)
Treasurer:           Mike Cross        (Horsham Cycling)
Committee Members:
                     Mick Kilby        (Lewes Wanderers CC)
                     Mark Penfold      (Crawley Wheelers)
                     Keith Wilkinson   (East Surrey RC)
                     Lisa Colombo      (Kingston Phoenix RC)
                     Paul Tunnell      (Addiscombe CC)
                     Ken Phillips      (Morden CRC)
                     Martin Aldridge   (East Surrey RC)
Aditors:             Colin McDermott   (Festival RC)
                     Jen Mitchell      (Kingston Phoenix RC)

With thanks to John Double and Keith Coffey who have just resigned from the committee.

District Council AGM Notice

2010-09-15T18:48:00.002+01:00

Below is the notice of the annual Distrcit Council Meeting. Sorry it is a little late to put onto the blog. However all Club secretaries would have recieved a copy.

I will still consider any motion changes proposed up until the report and agenda is published. After that I will take AOB for general discussion after the meeting if we have time.
Please can all clubs send at least one representative. You all have up to two votes so please come along and let your voice be heard.

We also have places on the District Committee to be filled. If you have an interest in how the sport is run then this is your chance to get involved. We meet at least five times a year and newcomers will be given a gentle introduction.
If you are unsure then drop me a line

Andy Avis
Chairman

LONDON SOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given of the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
& DATE FIXING CONFERENCE FOR YEAR 2011
to be held on
Saturday 2nd October 2010 at 2.00p.m.
at St. Paul’s Methodist Church Rooms, Woodfield road,
Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex
(ample parking for both cycles and vehicles. Directions to venue will be circulated with the Agenda).

Items for the Agenda must be forwarded to the District Secretary by 10th September. If you want to change anything about the way your sport is run, then this is your opportunity. All items submitted will be discussed at the AGM and if accepted by the delegates, these are then forwarded for consideration by all Districts at the National Council Meeting on Sunday 5th December 2010. Please come along on 2rd October to elect your officials and delegates to the National Council, let them have your views and to show support to your District.

There are currently some 70 clubs, trade teams and associations affiliated through the London South District. The quorum for the AGM is one third representation.

There are great pressures on all those who use the public highways, so if you want our sport to continue please ensure you send 2 delegates to the AGM.

If you are no longer the club secretary, please pass this correspondence on immediately and notify the District Secretary (as below) the name of your new official.

Richard Blackmore
21st August 2010

2010 District Calendar

2010-04-11T21:11:00.003+01:00

Finally the beginnings of the 2010 calendar are available online here.

The spreadsheet is correct and checked to the end of May, then mostly correct but still based on the 2009 Calendar until mid-August after that I lost the plot a bit until it is all checked over, which takes time. I'm working on it...

Good Friday Meet 2010

2010-03-13T09:00:00.001Z

FRANCO MARVULLI STARS AT HERNE HILL

Multi World Champion in Scratch and Madison, Six Days track star Franco Marvulli is coming to Good Friday for the first time.
As well as looking to win the prestigious Golden Wheel 20k Scratch the Swiss Champion he is also aiming to take the honours in the British Pacing Association Derny Paced GP.

Tough opposition will come from Endura’s Alex Blain who has had a fantastic ride in the recent Tour of Murcia. The Frenchman is no stranger to the track and is looking forward to riding at Herne Hill.

Mallorcan Toni Tauler, Silver medallist in The Beijing Olympic Madison, returns to stake his claim to the Golden Wheel – he too has unfinished business from last year!

TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased online from the website: www.bristowevents.co.uk/goodfriday.html or can be bought on the day.

Redhill CC event 21/2/10

2010-02-21T21:44:00.002Z

From Frank Cubis (Time Keeper)

Redhill CC
... to get to Dorking to time the Redhill CC 18 mile event this morning. However, there were new road works on the course so the organizer had all ready cut 4 miles off the course but then decided to abandon the event entirely due to the likely chance of ice around the Holmbury St Mary area. I didn’t notice too many glum faces at the decision.

Frank C

Kingston Wheelers Sporting 14

2010-01-16T19:17:00.003Z

I would be most grateful if you could post/publicise in your clubs our annual time trial (17th Edition).

With the CTT website still showing last year and the handbook not out we early season promoters are a bit lost.

The Kingston Wheelers website will contain more information:

Essential details are here:

Poster and map of the course attached.

Sunday 14th February 2010 8.30 a.m.

HQ: 1st Ripley Scout Group Hall, Rose Lane, Ripley

Entries (£7 payable to Kingston Wheelers CC) should go to organiser

Peter Anderson
28 Wolsey Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex TW12 1QW

For further details call Peter on 0208 979 6435 or check out: www.kingstonwheelers.com

Promoted for and on behalf of Cycling Time Trials under their Rules and Regulations

Many Thanks
Nicola Wadham
Kingston Wheelers CC

Next Committee Meeting

2010-01-04T18:10:00.001Z

The next District Committee Meeting will be held on January 12th 2010 at the usual venue and time.

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Brighton Excel Early Season 11's

2010-01-04T12:17:00.001Z

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year

Brighton Excelsior would like to invite EVERYONE to Washington Village Hall of our annual Early Season Elevenses Event

On 24th Jan 10 from 10.30am till 12.30pm

There will be bacon butties, rolls and home made cakes with tea and coffee by the bucket load = 'so come one come all'

Why not make it your 'Pit Stop' for your Sunday Club Run or Training Ride, you could have a cuppa before starting the homeward journey with that one final push for the next lamp-post!

Please can everyone tell at least 3 other cyclists (outside the club as well as club mates) so that the word gets around to everyone we know

If you would like to bring anything to sell there will be a table set out for cycling bric-a brac make sure you label all your items so people know who and what to pay, as I will not be monitoring this table at all during the morning

I will also try and do a Quiz, as I know that you all LOVE my quizzes!!!!!

All this excitement PLUS the CTT District's Yellow Handbook will be on sale for the bargain price of £2, what more can anyone ask of a Sunday morning in January?

We hope to see you on the day

No matter what the weather I'll try and be in the hall with the kettle on:-)

Su B

New Treasurer

2009-10-22T13:01:00.003+01:00

Mike Cross has now taken over from Linda as the District Treasurer, his address is:

27 Springfield Crescent
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PP

He can be emailed on the same address that Linda had as treasurer: treasurer @ lsdc.org.uk (without the spaces in - I'm hoping to limit the spam from typing it here.)

If you haven't already paid your CTT subscription for 2010 it is due now, with an extra £20 due for payments after December 31st 2009.
Not to worry if you haven't had your AGM yet, and expect the officials to change, get the form and payment to him and corrections or an updated form can be emailed to him once they have been settled.

The renewal form can be found here, under "miscellaneous forms".

Lisa

District AGM & Date fixing

2009-10-01T18:35:00.002+01:00

Annual General Meeting & Date Fixing for 2010

Saturday 3rd October 2009 2:00pm

At St Pauls Methodist Church Hall, Woodfield Road, Northfield, Crawley.

Turn off M23 at Junc 10 onto A2011 (northern bypass). At first RAB under Gatwick Road flyover and take A2004 (signed 'Town Centre') and almost immediatly turn right into Woodfield Road. The Hall is opposite the petrol station and the parade of shops.

2 delgates per club and association please.
Rules and Regulations as per 2009 handbook.

Agenda
1. To read and adopt notice covering meeting.
2. To read and adopt minutes of 2008 meeting
3. To receive and adopt the District Committees Report for 2009
4. To receive and adopt the Treasurers report for year ending 31st March 2009
5. To Elect a District Committee for 2010
a.) District Chairman
b.) Hon District Secretary
c.) Hon Assistant Secretary (Open Events)
d.) Hon Assistant Secretary (Club Events)
e.) Hon Assistant Secretary (courses and Risk Assessment)
f.) Hon Assistant Secretary (Traffic Counts)
g.) Hon Assistant Secretary (District Handbook)
h.) Hon Treasurer
i.) Committee (a maximum of 10)
j.) 4 delegates from the elected committee to represent the District at the National Council Meetings. (and deputy delegates).
k.) Appoint 2 auditors who are not members of the committee.

6. To confirm the allocation of Open and Association events in the London South District for 2010. After approval or ammendment by this meeting, the list will bre final except as provided for in Reg 4.
PLEASE CHECK DETAILS OF ANY EVENT YOUR CLUB IS PROMOTING PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

7. Any other competant business.

SCCU BAR 2009

2009-08-12T07:49:00.000+01:00

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ttShCH5_SkL2Cl5zqdh4LTg&output=html

2009 District Calendar - now online

2009-02-12T15:49:00.001Z

The London South District calendar of events, both Club and Open, is now available online at Google spreadsheets here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=psD27vgjyjemKqFoCKgwOXg

The link from the main site to it will be updated shortly and hopefully a downloadable Excel file will also be available shortly.

Lisa

District General Meeting to discuss 2008 National Agenda

2008-11-14T09:13:00.005Z

Notice is hereby given of the

DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING

to be held on

Saturday 29th November 2008 at 2pm

At St Paul's Methodist Church Hall, Woodfield Road, Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 8ER
NB This Is the same venue as the District Annual General Meeting.

This meeting is to discuss the agenda for the CTT AGM and mandate your delegates for voting on the propositions.

The full agenda paper can be found on the CTT website as a PDF file.

Items up for discussion/voting include:

Affiliation fees to rise to £40 from £30
Suggestion that Chairman will get £2000/year honorarium.
Changes to the appeal system.
Restricting the distances that young competitors are allowed to ride.
Lowering the area that a front wheel open from 45% to 42% to accommodate latest designs.
Proposed changes to clothing rules to allow sleeveless tops. (Triathlon type tops).
Two riders only required to finish in National TTT Champs
Red lights on machines in TT's.

SCA Lunch - Sunday 9th November

2008-10-29T21:18:00.001Z

Hi

Just a reminder that the SCA lunch is on Sunday 9th November at the Adastra Hall, 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AH

Contact Dave Cox on 01323 507916

The cost is £10 per ticket and you can pay Dave on the day

I hope to see you there

Take care

Su B

Wigmore Hill Climb

2008-08-31T19:31:00.001+01:00

It is coming up to that time of year when riders thoughts turn to the Hill Climbing Season. Well some do. They are great social occasions and generate a wonderful atmosphere that other TT's often do not. Also a time to meet an chat with those that you may not have seen for a while.

The Wigmore CC are promoting for the 33rd year, their Classic Hill Climb on October 5th. Fancy giving it go? Again a tremendous prize list is on offer and well spread too. You do not have to be a specialist hill climber to enjoy such an event.

Not convinced? Come on, give it a go and you may be wanting to come back for more. The Wigmore event apart from incorporating the Kent CA Championship is also the event chosen by 10 clubs who use it for their domestic hill climb championship.

I attach a Prospectus (below). Entries should be received by me by Tuesday September 25th. Though may hold open for a few more days.

I look forward to receiving your entry. I will not object if you wish to let others know about this very popular Kent Hill Climb.

Yours in Sport,
Doug Laidlow

WIGMORE CYCLING CLUB
33rd Annual Open Hill Climb

(incorporating the Kent Cycling Association Championship)

(currently 10 clubs use this event for their own Championship)

Sunday 5th October
Course QHC/11
Hollingbourne Hill.

Over £600 in Prizes

1st place £50 with awards down to 10th place.
1st Vet £20 awards down to 4th place
Fastest Lady, Espoir, Junior and Juvenile £10 each.
Fastest Team of 3 riders £10 each.
20th place and every 10th place thereafter £5 each..
A 6" Plaque will be awarded to the fastest Kent C.A. affiliated rider.

To the winner:

£50 if Course Record is broken
(currently held by Rafal Radziej 3-01.7)

A Special Prize of £250 courtesy of our Hollingborne host Simon Hill if
3 minutes is beaten.

Entry Fee is £7 and should be sent along with completed CTT Hill Climb Entry Form to:

Doug Laidlow, 17 Fen Road, Little Hale, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. NG34 9BD. Tel: (01529) 461018.
Email: douglaidlow@btopenworld.com

District AGM - Sat October 11th 2008

2008-08-21T09:32:00.003+01:00

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.

Kingston Phoenix 15. course change

2008-05-20T18:42:00.002+01:00

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.

FBD Milk Ras - Free holiday to Ireland!

2008-05-08T12:43:00.000+01:00

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

Is Your Club Affiliated?

2008-04-09T18:26:00.003+01:00

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"

Catford 10 - 26th April

2008-04-06T09:15:00.000+01:00

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.

2008 Calendar

2008-03-29T16:33:00.002Z

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

George Lloyd - Surrey Road CC

2008-03-10T15:16:00.001Z

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

SCCU Sporting 25 6th April 08 - Course Change

2008-03-06T13:39:00.003Z

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

Funeral of Eddy Mundy - Addiscombe CC

2008-01-18T15:42:00.000Z

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.

Eddie Mundy

2008-01-10T22:21:00.000Z

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

Early Season Tea

2007-12-31T17:44:00.000Z

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

DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING - Nov 24th

2007-11-21T10:31:00.000Z

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.

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.

District Committee meetings 2007-2008

2007-11-18T12:19:00.001Z

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 Council AGM Minutes

2007-11-18T12:04:00.001Z

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

District Councils National Agenda Meeting

2007-11-18T11:47:00.000Z

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.

SCCU BAR standings Aug 13

2007-08-23T15:35:00.000+01:00

Leading Riders in SCCU BAR at 13 August 2007

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

Catford CC 25 - Cancelled

2007-05-16T14:52:00.000+01:00

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.

Latest on the new Highway Code

2007-04-19T23:28:00.001+01:00

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

Worthing Excel 25 - 20th May

2007-04-12T12:36:00.000+01:00

Dear Club Secretary,

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

SCCU Sporting Weekend Pics

2007-03-26T11:18:00.000+01:00

Pictures taken by Mike Anton in the SCCU 10 & 25, weekend of 24th/25th March:

The Saturday afternoon 10
The Sunday morning 25

Lisa

Stolen Signs

2007-03-26T11:05:00.000+01:00

I am in receipt of a letter from Mike Hayler which warns of the theft of signs on the Holmwood course and Hungry Hill circuit.

Removal is theft or vandalism and a crime. Any such instance should be reported to the local police at the time with a cross reference to the CTT contact in Surrey or Sussex. It is unlikely that our contact would be in a position to investigate, but a reference number should be sought for every instance.

I will circulate a letter to Club Hon Secs to that effect. This is a serious matter, since missing signs might contribute to an accident, and we are entitled to police back-up.

I will be circulating minutes from the last meeting shortly. In the meantime, since this is a serious matter, I would be obliged if members could pass this message on to their contacts at clubs.

Best regards,
Brian
District Secretary

Good Friday Track Meeting

2007-03-17T12:20:00.000Z

O.K., the CTT isn't involved in track racing, but this track meeting is promoted by the SCCU which is one of the major organisations in our District, so I think it deserves some cross-discipline publicity (if anyone actually reads this blog!!!)
--
Lisa

Good Friday International Track Meeting 07

Bradley Wiggins and Rob Hayles top the bill on Good Friday.

In their first outing since the World Championships held the week before, both Wiggins and Hayles have promised to bring a rainbow jersey (or more!) to the Meeting.

They will be riding in the Ten Minutes pursuit and the Golden Wheel 20k Scratch Race.

Riders from Italy, Holland, Germany and the Czech Republic are all scheduled to appear as well.

The traditional Good Friday Meeting will be held at South London's Herne Hill Velodrome on April 6.

First promoted in 1903, this Southern Counties Cycling Union event is set to continue in the manner which has become its hallmark - exciting, entertaining racing featuring top class riders from home and abroad.

More to follow as the race programme is fixed and entry closed.

Contact: grahambristow@hernehilltrack.fsnet.co.uk

Website: www.goodfridaymeeting.org.uk/index.html

Free Timekeepers Workshop - 11th April, 19:00

2007-02-28T15:19:00.000Z

Cycling Time Trials, London South District is running a FREE "New Timekeepers Workshop" on 11th April 2007 at 7.30pm

The Venue is Bewbush Leisure Centre, Breeze Hurst Drive, Bewbush, Crawley, RH11 8XP.
Map here

If you are interested in putting something back into the sport and wish to learn about Timekeeping then this is the workshop for you.

We will cover all aspects of timing a club event during the evening and there will be a follow up session at the Redmon CC Open 25, on the 15th April 2007, where you will have the chance to put into practice all that you have learned on the 11th, without any pressure, there will be extra follow up sessions available if required by arrangement.

Mick Kilby (Lewes Wanderers), Jane and Graham Lade (Eastbourne Rovers) and Su Balcombe (Brighton Excelsior) are all experienced timekeepers, and will be there to show you the ropes and answer all your timekeeping questions.

If you are interested in attending please email:- s.balcombe@lsdc.org.uk
to confirm your place.

Amendments to 2007 Handbook

2007-02-22T16:42:00.000Z

Here is a link to the current (mid Feb) amendments to the 2007 Handbook, on the CTT website:

http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/news.asp?Yr=2007&Mnth=02&ID=637

I'm not sure if this will remain the page as extra amendments are added.

Lisa

Blog Upgrade

2007-01-26T17:36:00.000Z

Sorry folks.

As those of you who have posted recently will know, Blogger has been pushing "New Blogger".
All the blogs have now been moved over to New Blogger, but this means (I think) that for you to post, you will all have to create "Google" accounts from your original Blogger accounts. It's a bit of a hassle, so my apologies, but in the long term it will be beneficial. I also think that the Google accounts will allow other possibilities with the club sites, so it is all for the best really.

I believe that next time you log in to post, with your old account details, you will be prompted to create a new account based on an email address. It seems to be fairly straightforward, but if anyone has any problems please get in touch and I will try to talk you through it.

Please make a note of your new username and password, as I will no longer be able to look usernames up for those who forget (I think).

Finally, anyone who hasn't yet signed up for the Blog and would like to, please email me for an invitation.

Lisa

Early Season Tea

2007-01-26T16:07:00.000Z

BRIGHTON EXCELSIOR & BRIGHTON MITRE

WELCOME YOU ALL TO THE EARLY SEASON TEA

STEYNING CENTRE

28TH JANUARY 2007

3PM – 5PM

A CHANCE TO MEET UP WITH OLD MATES FOR A CHAT OVER A CUP OF TEA AND A SLICE OF CAKE

BRING YOUR OLD PHOTOS FOR THE

“LOOK WHO USED TO HAVE HAIR” AND

“OH MY GOD I NEVER LOOKED LIKE THAT DID I”

WALL OF FAME

ANDY & VANESSA ANTIQUE BIKE DISPLAY

YELLOW HANDBOOKS FOR SALE

Club Contact Information update

2006-12-20T22:10:00.000Z

Would all club secretaries ensure that their club contact details are up to date.

Su is working on the new edition of the Yellow Book so if you want potential new members to be able to find you let Brian, Su and ifyou want it on the website Lisa too.

And we do get enquires.

District Agenda Meeting

2006-11-23T11:08:00.000Z

LONDON SOUTH DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given of the

DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING

to be held on

Saturday, 25th November 2006, at 2 pm

at the Gossops Green Community Centre, Crawley

(Please Note this is a change from previous years)

map here

(Ample parking for both cycles and vehicles. Whether coming from north, south, on M23, proceed to Junc 11 take A23 Crawley By Pass to Gossops Drive which is just north of Horsham Road on left. Turn left and the hall is on the left.

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 4th 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 25th November to instruct our four elected National Councillors on how they should vote on each item.

There is a need to find a new District Secretary please see the notes of the AGM.

Brian Dalton

Next committee Meeting 14th November

2006-10-26T19:04:00.000+01:00

The next meeting of the District Committee is on 14th November.
I want to welcome our new boy Stuart Forbes. I hope that you don't get too bored.
Also back on the DC is John Double. John is a former Chairman and brings with him many years of expierence.

Next Committee meeting 12th September

2006-09-04T23:54:00.000+01:00

The next district committee meeting will be 12th September.

AGM 7th October 2006

2006-09-04T23:37:00.000+01:00

The District AGM will be held on the 7th October 2006 at 2:00pm at the Langley Green Community Centre, Crawley.

This meeting will be to;
agree the open events calendar for 2007.
Vote in the new District committee.
Vote on any proposals to amend the current rule book.

Your club /association secretary will have the notice.

All event forms should be with Tony Alston by 8th September.

Any proposal to amend/ add/ delete any rules should be with Brian Dalton by 9th September.
If you are unsure of the wording or exactly what you want to say, give me a call or e-mail.
Despite what you might hear or read CTT is a democracy and you have the chance to change things.

There are 72 clubs in London South 2/3rds of these must attend to allow the meeting to go ahead on time. Each club can send along two delegates. (more can turn up if you want but only two from each club can vote or put forward to the district committee).

The district Committee is made up of ordinary members. We have 5 meetings a year. If you think that you want to get involved, or want to find out how things are done, or want to try and improve things. Now is your chance!
Each year there is a desperate shortage of people. Turn up as a delegate for your club and say that you want to be nominated. We need ten ordinary members so there is no pressure to take on huge tasks.

There is plenty of parking and there will also be tea and cakes.

See you there.
:-)

Funeral of Jack Harris - Crawley Wheelers

2006-07-26T16:35:00.000+01:00

Jack Harris, Crawley Wheelers

Funeral Arrangements

Thursday 27th July 2006
12:30 for 12:45 Service

St Richard's Chapel
Surrey & Sussex Crematorium
Balcombe Road
Crawley RH10 3NQ.

Donations to St Catherine's Hospice
or
Flowers.

Chris Watts

2006-07-02T21:44:00.000+01:00

I have just heard today that Chris Watts, our previous District Secretary of 40 years was taken ill on Friday. This seems to be tied to her long term coughing fits. It is the heat that got to her. John says that she is now making good recovery and that she should be out of hospital soon.

We all wish her a speedy recovery.

Andy

VTTA (Surrey/Sussex) 25 - June 25th

2006-05-17T15:33:00.000+01:00

Handbook Correction:
The promotor of the VTTA (Surrey/Sussex) 25 on June 25th unable to run the event due to illness. The new event promoter is:

Theresa Abbott, 5 Admiralty Crescent, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5PN

all other details about the event remain unchanged.

Lisa

Dave Stokes - Crawley Wheelers

2006-05-15T22:33:00.000+01:00

It is with much sadness that we record the recent passing of Dave Stokes, of the Crawley Wheelers Cycling Club.

Dave was for many, many years a stalwart member of the London South District Committee, and played an active role in all time trial activities. He was a regular and well liked Time Keeper and Course Measurer and officiated at numerous major events, including his consistent appearance as Timekeeper for the Sussex Cyclists' Association 12 hour. He loved the longer distance events especially, and acted both as Timekeeper & Course Controller for the Brighton Mitre's Centenary Year 24 Hour event in 1994 - a task he undertook again five years later for the Mitre's National RTTC Championship 24.

Accompanied by his devoted wife Peggy, his blue & white campervan could be seen at countless events around Sussex, and beyond: from the local Club event to various Open & Association promotions. Dave also was a dynamic supporter of the Luton Arrow events and also the Icknield Road Club 12 hour, where he often officiated. As an Event Promoter Dave was in charge on no less than 22 occasions of his Club's famous Good Friday event - regarded by many as the true "pipe opener" of the season!

There is no doubt Dave's wisdom and formidable experience will be greatly missed by all who had the good fortune to have known him.

Mike Hayler
Brighton Mitre CC

Addiscombe CC 25 - April 30th

2006-04-20T22:20:00.000+01:00

Handbook Correction:
The phone number for the organiser of this event is incorrect in the handbook.
The final 4 digits should be 3765 and not as printed.

VTTA (Surrey/Sussex) - June 3rd

2006-02-20T23:32:00.000Z

Handbook Correction:
The Promotor's address should be 80 Highams Hill, and not 8 Highams Hill, as printed.

Jody Crawforth - Evans Cycles RT - District Hill Climb Champion

2005-11-22T18:38:00.001Z

Redhill local Jody Crawforth, a member of the Evans Cycles Race Team has been crowned the Cycling Time Trials 'CTT London South District Hill Climb Champion' after his winning time of 1-47.53 at the Bec Hill Climb.

Andy Avis, Chairman of the London South District Cycling Time Trials announced the Championship not long after Jody successfully led the Evans Cycles Race Team to podium victory of the Four Hills weekend on 22nd & 23rd October. Chairman Avis, along with retired District Secretary Chris Watts, will present Jody with the Championship medal on Friday 25th November.

The Four Hills Weekend is a real hill climb championship challenge, traditionally the Bec CC and the Catford CC held their events on the morning and afternoon on same day, with Brighton Mitre’s two events on the Saturday, the four events stretch the teams to their limits. The climax of the Four Hills Weekend, the Bec Hill Climb, held on a hill resembling an Alpine Tour Stage, attracted riders far and wide. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, spectators and fans lined the hill to create a fantastic atmosphere, giving riders encouragement to put in 100% effort in their final climb.

Jody who is also an employee of Crawley based Evans Cycles said ‘I'm delighted and a little bit surprised to be crowned District Hill Climb Champion - I had a free weekend in between cyclo-cross races and decided to enter the hill climbs! It was a really good weekend, especially as we won the team prize, and each event had such a good atmosphere the crowd made everyone try harder.

(Taken from the Evans Team press release and errors corrected)

John Ibbotson - Fit For

2005-09-30T18:40:00.000+01:00

John Ibbotson was found collapsed at his home on September 27th, and paramedics were unable to save him. He was just 27 and has been a keen cyclist since his early teens, including a spell in Belgium as a Pro. The funeral is to be held on Friday October 7th 2005 at St. Peters Church, Walton on the Hill. Club colours preferred to formal suits. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in the District and beyond.

Ken Atkins - Central Sussex CC

2005-05-02T18:41:00.001+01:00

Ken Atkins died suddenly, of a heart attack, whilst out on his bike on Friday April 29th 2005. The funeral is to be held on Friday May 6th 2005 at Worth Crematorium, Crawley, Surrey at 12 noon.

Ron Beckett - Bec CC

2005-03-30T18:43:00.001+01:00

Ron Beckett died peacefully in his sleep on Friday 25th March 2005, after a day at the Good Friday Meet at Herne Hill. The funeral is to be held on Friday April 8th 2005 at the Croydon Crematorium, Mitcham Road, Croydon, at 12.00 pm.

March Update

2005-03-19T18:45:00.000Z

The 2005 season is now underway. Already there have been several course changes to Open events due to roadworks on the courses, but everything seems to be going O.K. despite all the work involved in swapping courses at the last minute.

Addiscombe CC 3Up TTT will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2005, not the 29th as previously published. All other details remain unchanged.