2018 Photo competition – and the winner is……

After a long (and heated!) discussion, the committee finally agreed a winner for our 2018 Photo competition.

Over 60 excellent entries were received and it was very difficult to make a unanimous decision, however the winner was eventually deemed to be:

Derek Tanner

with his very wet ride photo.

You can see all the other submitted entries below – sorry if you don’t agree, but the Committee’s decision is final!

Cycling Holiday in the Peak District 7-9 May 2019

A group of cyclists from West Surrey CTC are heading to the Peak District in May to explore this area by bike. We have reserved several rooms at the special rate of £60 single room / £80 double room at the Manifold Inn in Hulme End near Hartington (www.themanifoldinn.co.uk). The rooms are currently reserved for three nights from 7-9 May, but there is the option of adding an additional night on the Bank Holiday Monday 6 May. Some cyclists in the group have opted to rent cottages nearby for the entire week. There will be led rides every day visiting nearby places of interest.

If you would like to join us for this adventure, please contact Hilary Stephenson for further information (hilary878@btinternet.com). You can book rooms directly with the hotel with a 10% deposit and mention that you are part of the cycling group. Please let Hilary know if you are planning to go that we have an overview of numbers. Eleven cyclists have signed up so far. Non-cycling partners are welcome to join us and there are plenty of opportunities for them to enjoy walking or other activities whilst we are out cycling.

Happy cycling!

Hilary Stephenson

Spring Training in Andalucia

Received today….

Hi,  I am a Richmond Rouleurs cycling club member who is starting a cycling holiday venture in southern Spain. I have an introductory offer available to local cycling clubs and thought you might be interested.

Are you looking for a pre-season training camp for Spring 2019?

Look no further than www.velezvacaciones.com 

Two training camps planned for March 2019, following fabulous routes through the Andalusian countryside. Daily routes 70 -100 miles led by an experienced (Mallorca, Mont Ventoux) training camp leader, plenty of elevation to test your legs. Come and try some of the Vuelta España 2018 routes.

 2nd -9th March 2019

16th -23 March 2019

 £425  B&B per person per week(shared twin rooms), including airport transfer(Murcia Airport).

 10% Early Bird Discount On Bookings Before 30th November 2018

Bike Hire Available

Contact via the webpage or directly to Sally  07743734255

G-BUG ‘MODAL SHIFT: ENCOURAGING SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

Guildford Borough Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee session on Tuesday 11 September 2018 at 7pm, Millmead GBC council chambers.

“To consider the need for ‘Modal Shift’ in Guildford, how it will be achieved, and what might be learned by drawing on experience elsewhere”.

The meeting will include a presentation and discussion with Dr Steve Melia from the University of the West of England. Dr Melia lectures in transport and planning and has advised government departments on how to achieve more sustainable transport and helped with the transport planning of the London 2012 Olympic Park.

This formal council meeting will impact cycling and non-motorised transport facilities.

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