Easter Meet in beautiful Ramsbottom
Cover picture of Bridge Street, Ramsbottom courtesy of Bury Council
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A word from the Nat. Sec.
Dear Member and/or Fellow Cyclist BOOTS!
From time to time I am asked by members and officials what members get for their membership fees to the National Clarion. Well, £6 of your annual club membership comes to the National Club (or £4 if you are a Junior) and it just about covers our operating costs, such as publication of the Boots Spurs magazine, subsidised events, promotions, medals for championships, committee meetings etc. Now that's all transparent but doesn't answer the question about benefits.
There are some obvious benefits which I list below, but the true benefits go way beyond that, so please take a minute to read on:
2 magazines per year (don't throw them away they have all the events listed and lots of useful and
interesting stuff)
(3) The Annual Easter Meet, where we have rides, races and the annual prize presentation and gala
dinner
National Championships such as TTs (hills climbs through to 50 milers and BAR competition), road-racing, track and cyclo-x
(a) Annual points competition based on all the above Clarion events
Take advantage of our affiliation to the BCF, CTT and now the CTC
(where you can get reduced rates for insurance £18)
e@ Social events; the Easter Meet, The Autumn Meet, attendance at the York Rally and the Mildenhall Rally
15% discount from Cotswold Outdoors
10% discount from Ozzo, Mike Dyason
But let's face it, £6 as part of the cost of cycling is not such a great deal. The real benefits are something you cannot put a price on, such as meeting a fellow Clarion rider in a cafe when you are miles from home, or being led out in a road race by a different Clarion section member, or sharing a pint after a race or ride with Clarion members from all corners of the UK.
Those Clarion members who travel around the UK and have done so for some years, will know what I am talking about and know that's why they are in the Clarion and will never leave. For those of you who are asking the question, I'd say why not get away for a day or a weekend and attend a Clarion event for a change of scenery and meet some new friends who may even become lifelong acquaintances. (The Clarion is the only organisation in the UK that has this spirit) It's all about sharing our love of the bicycle, with people who enjoy the open road. Now that's what is meant by "Fellowship is Life".
SPURS! Tan Clarke National Secretary
Clarion Rider prepares for RAAM
with help from GB Cycling Team
By Simon Taylor (West Lothian Clarion)
As part of our preparation for the RAAM we were very lucky to get some support from DHL. The Head of DHL in Europe is an avid cyclist and DHL do a lot of great work with British Cycling, particularly through their sponsorship of the ‘Future Stars’ programme. As a result we were invited to join them for a unique day at Manchester Velodrome. The day started with a cup of tea and a chat with Dave Brailsford and the team psychiatrist Steve Peters. Dave took us through his vision and model and amongst a lot of detail explained how they operate very much ona carrot rather then stick approach. The riders set their own targets and the coaching staff then support them to get where they want to go. He explained how they go about looking for potential ‘Podium Finishers’ at an early stage, not surprisingly a combination of physical capacity and attitude. Inevitably hard decisions have needed to be taken and Dave described the selection process as being ‘compassionately ruthless’ in other words it's objective but supports those who don't meet the criteria.
For me the highlight of the day was the talk given by Steve Peters. He gave a fascinating insight into how the human mind has evolved and works. He went onto explain how Dave Brailsford brought him in from Rampton Hospital (where he was a Doctor not a patient!) and how he has been able to use his knowledge to support the individuals in the team (and their coaches) achieve their best by acknowledging their 'Chimps', recognising their 'Gremlins' and then helping them devise strategies to cope with them.
We were joined by Ed Clancy, David Millar and Geraint Thomas. After some lunch we were out on the track for a two hour track taster session. It took a couple of circuits to get used to banks, fixed wheels and no brakes but we were soon flying around. Only the tendency to ease off after a hard effort, as you do, as the pedals did their best to throw me off the bike reminded me that I was a newbie! Great fun though, they had us doing team pursuits and all sorts.
During the track session Matt Parker the teams endurance coach popped down and saw all the lads individually to chat through our strategy for the RAAM and also our training programmes. One of the key messages was to pick a target speed that we could all manage and stick to it, as the event wears on the stronger ones can go for longer (as opposed to going faster throughout) that way you have a degree of contingency if something does go wrong. Stick to hour long slots each as mentally everyone should be able to achieve an hour at the target speed and feel like they've delivered for the team. As far as training goes Matt's suggestion was that we try and mimic the race conditions as closely as possible, so if we intend to do hour long slots at a given speed that's how we should train also making sure that closer to the event we get some night riding in.
In the evening we went back to the Velodrome for the night Revolution meet which was another story again! All in all six very privileged lads left Manchester on Sunday morning.
Most people will remember “911” for the tragedy. For me 911 or in English 11/09/08, was the day found myself attending the funeral of my “Cycling Buddy” John Leese.
I first joined Heanor Clarion some 40 years ago. In those days Heanor was the largest cycling club in the area and was full of personalities [John included] I was soon introduced to the Clarion Life, racing, drinking, club runs, drinking, social nights, drinking, even the occasional sing song particularly when we met up with the Nottingham Clarion
I did a fair bit of racing in my teens some track, some road racing, but mainly time trialing, but always found time for the annual hostel tour. This was one of the high lights of the year. I gave up racing being distracted by “The fairer sex” but always found time for the Sunday Club Run and the Annual Hostel Tour. It was on these I got to know a wise old man called John!
John and were total opposites in every possible way but we shared a common love of cycling. We must have looked an odd couple cycling down the road, him on his 20.5 inch Galaxy and me on my 25 inch Orbit. Over the years we cycled the length and breadth of England and Wales. John was trying to collect all the different Hostel Stamps and very often our hostel run was to get new stamps for John. We even rode a few Audax routes at Tourist Standard including Aberystwyth to Great Yarmouth, Aberystwyth to Poole, and Poole to Great Yarmouth For completing these Coast to Coast rides we got a badge for the Great Southern Triangle. John wore this
with pride and enjoyed telling any one who enquired about it how we rode over two thousand miles to get it.
John was a Yorkshire man by birth and never lost his accent despite living in Derbyshire for over 50 years. He could be very outspoken on matters close to his heart. I often joked I would hate to play trivial pursuits with him. One year while we touring Norfolk, the warden at one of the hostels had asked me how many miles had we cycled that day? I replied 60 miles when John in his loud voice corrected me by saying it was 58.5 miles actually! There was a humorous side to John, not every one saw it but after a days cycling and a pint of John Smiths best Yorkshire Bitter he could tell a tale or two and be the life and sole of the party.
John was passionate about the clarion .Over the years both he and Kath served on the committee, and more recently John was President. The Clarion was a way of life to John and it upset him to see the club being pulled in opposing directions. hope The National Clarion can move with the times and regain its status once again as a leading “Cycling Club”
1 lost count of the thousands of miles I cycled with John It will seem strange cycling to Johns favourite cafe at Elton and not asking for the usual beans on toast and a pot of tea for two.
for one will miss you John, the Sunday Club Run and the Annual Hostel Tour will never be the same again!
Peter Roughton Heanor Clarion
Join both a local and national club £6 membership to National Clarion Plus local section's fees
Cycle with clubmates throughout the UK
magazines per year
Annual Easter Meet, Dinner, Prize Presentation, Race Ride
Race Competitions, TTs, road, track, cyclo-x
Season long point competition
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
only £6/year
Central members can race under the Clarion name
Social events, twice a year
10% discount from Cotswold Outdoors 10% discount from In Motion Products 20+ sections throughout the UK
Established since 1895
Come and ride with us and be welcomed into the Clarion, a true bike club. Ride as hard or as easy as you want,
...we'lll be riding with you.
Round the Sections
Every issue of “Boots” will have a round up of local news or items of interest from the various Clarion Sections providing can put sufficient pressure on someone from each section to send the info to me. Please send me photos and text of your sections activities and it will all go in.
Email: richard@hallane.com
WEST LOTHIAN
West Lothian Clarion has had a good second half of the year By December the membership increased from 10 to 23, a committee was elected, a jersey designed and the club affiliated independently to the Scottish Cycling Union.
The membership spiked after the new Sunday Club started while the more established Saturday ride continued. Both rides regularly attracted between three and nine riders. The Saturday ride is slightly competitive with a few 30 sign sprints and hilltop gallops while the Sunday run is a bit slower, covering longer distances and sometimes stopping for a cuppa.
Bill Young, one of the founder members, began a weekly turbo training session in his garage. These Tuesday night 'sweat shops’ provide an opportunity for members to get together, have a laugh and ride valuable winter training miles. They also follow the clubs ethos, because no one gets left behind! There is great enthusiasm for cycling amongst the membership and the desire to ride with other members and enjoy a good ‘blather' is high on their list of priorities but for the first time in a generation the Clarion name has been appearing on the start sheets across Scotland. Members (many for the first time) have ridden Time Trials, Audax, Sportives, road races, cyclo cross and the track this year
Many members feel the new club has encouraged them to try new things, Bob Simpson who joined in August and rode a TT for the first time says "Going out with the club has inspired me to better myself and improve my health I've lost two stone since I started
riding my bike more"!
The West Lothian section doesn't come last for effort, It entered the Scottish TTT champs, with three of the team having not ridden any TT before. The club came last, but the members of the team displayed good fellowship throughout the ride and now have an experience to remember and improve upon next year.
Scotland has a strong Clarion history, in October, club secretary, Matthew Ball met Jimmy Harris, Scottish cycling stalwart, secretary of West of Scotland section and life member of the Clarion. Jimmy was very encouraging and very kindly donated four trophies to our new section. Jimmy and the Scottish Clarion history was featured, in depth, in a fascinating article in ‘Scots magazine’ which is sold nationally and internationally. Jimmy has also donated many Clarion memorabilia to the Scottish National Transport Museum in Glasgow and it is well worth a visit to see our history on display.
In October 2008 the club elected it's first committee. The committee's first role was to decide how best to raise funds for the following year. An offer of sponsorship from a local shop was rejected but a decision was made to seek help from the National Clarion in the form a loan, to help purchase essential club material like race numbers and signs. The West Lothian's proposal was generously accepted by the National committee.
At the Christmas drinks, attended by 25 people, the first club awards were presented. Brian Bernard won the Ride of the Year for overcoming adversity (a crash, a dislocated
finger and two ankles the size of balloons) to finish the Fred Whitton Challenge. Bill Young was presented a certificate for his record ride in the club's place to place challenge and Matthew Ball was awarded the Trossachs trophy for the highest placed West Lothian rider in the Tour of the Trosachs. During the evening the club took part in a quiz billed as "the County's biggest cycling quiz"!
BRIGHTON HOVE
Brighton Hove Clarion A Year In The Life (Part II)
2008 started with our traditional new year's
The club's first organised race A boxing day 10 TT completed the year. It was won by Brian Bernard in a time 28.12. Tobias Bauer, Graham Foster and Matthew Ball did a great job planning the event which wouldn't have taken place without the stop watches, numbers and signs loaned to the section by the National Clarion.
for certain geological features (such as Drockmill Hill Gut and Hankham Gut) while trying to keep warm and dry; a quick visit to the Old Loom Mill (see report in last issue of Boots Spurs) was much appreciated on our way home. Back West for the next ride, we went from Chichester station to the
day "Brunch Ride" to Carat's Café, a few, Hampshire border via the Centurion Way, miles along the seafront in Shoreham. This” another old railway route rescued by
was, sadly, the last time most of us saw our Chairman, Ed Furey, who died later in the year. Ed had been off the saddle for a while awaiting an operation, but made the effort to come to this symbolic start-of-year gathering, crutches and all.
Next was a rather muddy ride along the Old Coach Road in East Sussex, with a visit to the church at Berwick with its murals by the Bloomsbury Group. Later in January, we went West, and rode along a rather windy seafront from Worthing to Littlehampton, watching the locals "rescuing" armfuls and vanfuls of timber from the beach, and the coastguards trying to catch up with them to warn them off. The wood had been washed ashore from the Ice Prince, which had sunk off the Devon coast along with 5,258 tons of sawn timber. (Much of the wood was still around two months later when we rode along the other way to Saltdean for our "Summertime Special"; in fact, the enterprising folk of Rottingdean had started to make impromptu adventure playgrounds out of it on the beach, but alas, it all had to go).
Early February was the occasion for one of our regular visits to Pevensey Levels (because it's flat); we marvelled at some of the quaint names used in that part of Sussex
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Sustrans. Here we saw lots of pigs and (sadly) a dead fawn.
Long train journeys (as opposed to long rides) became something of a theme in 2008, as we consciously tried to enlarge our borders to avoid too much repetition. After Hampshire, we had a few rides around the North end of Sussex, and even some that strayed into Surrey. On one of these "northerly" rides we saw the lake where the late Donald Campbell used to keep his world-water-speed-breaking boat Bluebird, and passed through Charlwood a lovely village under threat from the expansion of Gatwick Airport, which glowers on the horizon like an angry, evil latter-day Mordor. Small airports are a different matter, of
course; we often finish a ride with tea at Shoreham Airport, and on one of the Surrey rides we popped into the café at Redhill Aerodrome and watched helicopter pilots practising landing and taking off. In fact, in June we even braved a journey into the devil's lair itself, alighting from the train at Gatwick's built-in station and within minutes finding ourselves in a lovely nature reserve, which just goes to show that one shouldn't generalise too much.
However, we are seldom conscious of the length of our train journeys, because there is always plenty of interesting conversation, and often a fascinating old book or map to look at, courtesy of our antiquarian bookcollecting member, Jeff. The ride report for 11 May, for instance, records that
"conversation on the train journey was of the
usual high standard, with many comments to dim on the best ways to mend his ageing waterproof jacket, the pros and cons of cardboard coffins, funerals and finally solutions for a fairer system of calculating council taxes". That ride started and ended at Littlehampton, and incorporated some of the loveliest, quietest old lanes, where cars are very rarely seen ideal Clarion territory. Of course, we had to make a slight detour on the way back, to have a paddle at Climping, one of the best beaches in Sussex.
Return visits to Pevensey Levels and the Centurion Way (together with the aforementioned Summertime Special so named because it was specially short to accommodate all those members who had forgotten to put their clocks on the night
before) kept us fit through the spring and early summer; there was also a rare northeasterly trip to Lewes and beyond, which featured not one but two pub stops, and shortly afterwards the report mentions two of the female members “tootling along singing happy French cycling songs" I wonder why?
In July, the pace quickened, with events seemingly taking place every weekend. Apart from the World Naked Bike Ride (which we should probably skim swiftly over), our London contingent organised their own ride along the Thames from Putney to Hampton Court (and, for the keen ones, Weybridge); then there was a special "sports festival" in Brighton where we had advertised a short ride along the seafront, but no "punters" turned up, so we went to Carat's Café instead. July also saw one of our most ambitious rides to date, based around Rye, at the easternmost end of Sussex, and the surrounding (very flat!) Romney Marshes. We had talked about this ride for ages, but had not managed to predict that we would get some of the worst weather ever in the middle of summer, driving rain, gale force winds, and even hail! But we made it back alive, and that's probably all that should be said about that ride rumours of one member tearing off his rain-soaked clothes behind a bush are probably not quite decent enough for a classy cycling magazine.
And then we had the very last Sponsored Tollbridge Ride a whole year since the one Ian Bullock wrote about last year. The refurbishment of the bridge is now complete, and we are looking forward to it featuring in our rides once more, as well as plenty of other delights in 2009, including a weekendlong transit of the Isle of Wight, hopefully accompanied by our comrades from Dorset Clarion. Watch out for highlights of these rides in a future edition of Boots Spurs, or read the full story on our website at
clarion.org.uk/.
dim Grozier.
Hill Climb Championship
NATIONAL CLARION CYCLING ATHLETIC CLUB HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP Under CTT Regulations 5 October 2008 Finkle Street Lane, Wortley, Sheffield.
Event Secretary: Peter Roscoe, 6 Horncastle Close, Bury Timekeeper: Richard Newcombe
Its three years since Andy Horner won this championship and the following two min secs attempts resulted in second places but 1. Andy Horner Bury 3 00 now he's again taken the honours. As a 2. Andrew Spittlehouse Calder 3 18 result of his efforts in this event and the 2 Edward Perfect London Bees) ‘Ten’ he finished second overall in the GeianiGlarke Fenland 3 22 Points Competition and ensured that BamGhnieGoode Nterivdestiae Bury Clarion were top team. The three Perfects all recorded personal bests. Stretford 3 44 6 Natasha Perfect London 3 46 I was grateful for all the help I got on this 7. Martin Perfect London 3 56 occasion. Eddie Hall not only walked 200| 8 Steve Giles London 4 31 yards from the start to position the 9 Richard Fenn Calder warning signs he also pushed off. He 10 George Fenwick London 5 12 seemed to get the right spot I cannot 11 Paul Mitchell Central 5 15 remember such care taken by motorists 12 Stuart Walsh Manchester previously. My wife Sylvia collected the entry fees and Greystone Small readily Stretford 5 57 agreed to enter the result board. All
through the weekend Richard Newcombe
has been a great help and concluded with timing the event. Whether or not we return to Wortley sometime in the future remains to be seen but
lets hope there is an interest in beating the age related records. Peter
Stuart Walsh of Manchester and Stretford Clarion has recommended the following
interesting website:
http://classicrendezvous.com it also includes a UK section where Robin Hattherall of Clitheroe Clarion has input a lot of info about the Clarion Cycle Works' Hill Specials: http://classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/Hill_Cycles.htm
www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
Clarion members now have a new benefit, that can save them many pounds.
We have a group discount set up under the name of the National Clarion Cycling Club at any of their 23 stores around the UK. You will need to carry your Clarion membership card as proof, plus you may need to quote this Acc number N2102
In return you will save 10% on all purchases, for items such as outdoors clothing, camping equipment, maps book and many great things for the outdoors.
Just think, buying a new waterproof jacket for £60 could pay for your Clarion membership.
We spent £250 the other day, saved £25, not bad for a £6 membership to the Clarion
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January 2009
Peter Roscoe, Treasurer 6 Horncastle Close Bury BL8 1XE
National Clarion Third Party Insurance.
It is in the interests of anybody who has identifiable wealth (house, car etc) to insure themselves for public liability claims. No one is infallible and it is possible to do serious damage on a bicycle ina momentary lapse of concentration. Third party insurance ensures a consequent claim is met in part at least by the insurer and does not have to be covered by a realisation of personal assets.
The National Clarion as a result of affiliation to the CTC are now able to offer third party insurance (up to £10m) when riding a bicycle for a fee of £12.00 annually (between 6 and 12 months initially) or £8.00 for half a year or less. The full premium is due annually on the Ist October but anyone joining after the 1st April will pay £8.00 and this will run until the annual premium due date.
If you wish to take advantage of this facility you should post your premium to the National Treasurer along with the following completed form to the above address. Your cheque should be made payable to National Clarion Cycling Club.
NB your affiliation is not valid until received by CTC so please ensure that you send to the National Treasurer at the above address 28 days before the due date.
National Clarion Third Party Insurance.
Fee enclosed £12.00 commencing between Ist October and 30 March/ £8.00 between 1st April and 30th September. Cheques to be made payable to National Clarion Cycling Club.
I hereby request that the National Clarion as an agent for the CTC accepts my premium for third party (public liability insurance). undertake to remain in membership of the National Clarion Cycling Club during the time that I am insured for third party risks by the CTC insurer.
I understand that not being in membership of the National Clarion will invalidate any claim and I should ensure that my section secretary promptly despatches my membership renewal to the national membership secretary promptly. Alternatively send direct to the treasurer at the above address.
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A first claim Clarion member races in all open events as a Clarion member. Senior members are aged 18 and over, junior members are under 18.
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HEREBY DECLARE: That the particulars submitted on this form are complete and correct. agree to abide by the rules of the National Clarion Cycling Club during the course of my membership. (Copies of the rules are available on request.) understand that participating in club activities is entirely at my own risk and that no liability shall attach to the National Clarion Cycling Club, club officials or members, for any injury, loss or damage suffered.
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Membership Matters
It is now three years since I took on being the membership secretary so I thought I would
processed. Renewals may be received by me after 30th September and so are treated as being for the following year, as a result not only will you miss your autumn copy of Boots Spurs but your membership will lapse affecting your years of continuous membership. If you think you have attained
explain some of the the 20 years of facets of membershi i f the Clari The Clarion Membership per Section in 2008 membership you of the Clarion. {ne section Senior Junior Life Total] must claim life national membership Barnoldswick BARN "1 11) membership and pay secretary only deals [Birmingham BIRM 6 5) the appropriate fee, it with section Bolton BOLT 54 1 1 56] ded F Brighton Hove BRIG 35 35] IS awarde: secretaries and those |pury BURY 35 4 6 45{ automatically. Your members who apply poten Wood Street BS) 0 section secretary will to join the central CENT ai 0 11. 52| have a record of your tion. Renewals to bershi Sec Ciitheroe CLTH 16 0 5 21} membership. central section are |Crewe CREW 0 0 7| Please inform me if handled Ann_ |Dorset DORS 3 0 0 3] you change your Burchell, the Central Fenland FENL 100 7 hanes dd hell, Gwynedd awyN 2 0 0 2| address so that you Section Secretary. If |yeanor HEAN 12 0 3 15] continue to receive you send your fester HERE Mg your copy of the membership renewal lowe ™agazine. =Many directly to me you will |yanchester& Stretford MANC 12,~=S«OSs«4~Sst8| Couples have asked be transferred to the Nottingham NOTT 17 3 1 21] that only one copy of central section as I {Stockport STOC 29 1 4 34) Boots Spurs was cannot handle section Sunderland SUND ral 1 3 25 dd Teesside TEES 42 0 0 12] sent to one address fees. West Lothian WUuH 12 0 0 12] and this has been in Membership runs Mest sealing SCOT a place now since from Ist January to {Tolls i 31 D (Source: Clarion subscription payments 2008) 2007. If you wish to st ecember have your individual although new copy of Boots
members joining after 1st October are members until 31st December the following year. This effectively means that any
Spurs restored just let me know. However note that there is no method of putting two or more copies in one envelope so you will
There are 476 male and 103 female
members in the National Clarion.
The age profile for 2008 is:
Age <10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 >90 No. 0 19 12 72 108 91 98 66 15 2. age 0 4 2 15 23 19 20 14 3 0
renewals received after 30th September are also valid up to 31st December the following year. As members you send your renewal payment to your section secretary who, in due course, passes the appropriate payment onto me which means there is a delay before your National Clarion membership is 12
each receive a separate mailing. If you do write to me please include your membership number.
The National Clarion membership for the year from 1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008 was 579, comprising 504
Age Profile in 2008
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seniors, 17 juniors and 58 life members. The year of birth of 486 members are Compared to 2007 there was an known. Only 6% of members are overall loss of 38 members Sear under 30, 23% are in their 40s, despite significant increases by amos w™ 19% in their 50s, 20% in
Fenland and Nottingham sections as well as the 70. The number in 60 to formation of West Lothian 2 70 age group may be section with twelve new ae due to the baby boom members. The figures in ‘caw shortly after WW2 but the tables and graphs are ial ‘also in part to the
ofthe membership on 30th increased leisure time owen
sas their 60s and 17% are over
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September 2008. om co ee and fitness of that group. Pp Fenland section has Seren significantly more members than
any other section, other large sections are Bolton, Central, Bury and Calder. Two sections have gone since 2007.
Events for 2009
April 10th, 11th 12th 2009 Easter Meet, Ramsbottom April 11th Hill Climb Champs dune 20/21 CTC York Rally duly 18th 50 mile TT champs MDTTA Cheshire duly 25th 10 mile TT champs Fenland Aug 16th 25 champs Nottingham
PROVISIONAL VIEW CTT HANDBOOK Aug 22nd or Sept 5th Clarion Track Champs PROVISIONAL VIEW CTT HANDBOOK Sept xxth Cyclo Cross Champs Heanor October 3rd/4th Nottingham Clarion “Goose Fair” 25.
Start 2.00 pm.
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ANOTHER SIMPLY SPLENDID EASTER MEET LET'S MAKE IT JUST THAT 114TH AND THE FIRST TIME IN 2009 AT RAMSBOTTOM.
So what have we got to make it just that: e Your attendance and the camaraderie that goes with it.
A look back at the 1963 Easter Meet on CD and a Cycling CD one by popular choice if we can manage it Friday night don't miss it.
e National Clarion Hill Climb Championship and Kenneth Humphries Trophy for fastest team. Medals, cash prize and fun prizes for oldest, youngest, slowest and whatever else we can think of. Saturday morning 8am. Enter beforehand. Forms will be sent out. The course is not too demanding there's a 76 year olds record.
e Conference 10am. Unmissable for some? But others will look for some other way to spend their leisure time. See next item.
Splendid local bike rides, road or off road, moorland walks and mountain bike trails. Within easy cycling distance historic houses and sites of historical archaeological
interest. Country Parks and river valley walks. Ring 0161 761 6856 for further information.
e Heritage walk round Ramsbottom Saturday afternoon. e Grand Social and buffet Saturday night.
Sportive visiting the most beautiful countryside and prettiest villages that Lancashire has to offer. Just over 40 miles Sunday morning finishing at the Clarion club house Roughlee. Enter beforehand entry forms will be sent out. Others will be content for some more local cycling.
e Steam Railway visit Rawtenstall and the last remaining temperance bar in the UK
or Bury to see it's claimed to be 'World Famous Market’. At least it was voted Britain's best in 2008.
e Regular tram service from Bury to Manchester. Shops, Museums and the Whitworth Art Gallery where there is an exhibition of Walter Crane's work. He is the artist who produced the Clarion Club Angel icon.
Sunday night the annual dinner and prize presentation.
Ride with Pride in a National Clarion Jersey
Clarion Short Sleeved (as Illustrated) £42.00 Clarion long sleeved Cycle Jacket £50.00 Any members, or members families Clarion Trumpet Badge £5.00 who own any material, documents or ‘Fellowship is Life’ the memorabilia which is relevant to the story of the National Clarion are respectfully asked to
4 donate such material to the National Clarion Cycling Club £4.95 Clarion Committee if it is no longer
wanted. A serious lack of archive information has been noticed by the Committee who are currently investigating having a permanent display at the Pump House People’s History Museum.
Cash with order please to: Peter Roscoe,
6 Horncastle Close,
Bury BL8 1XE
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SECTION SECRETARIES
Barnoldswick Clarion
John Idle Tel: 07773 722224 email: idlejm @tiscali.co.uk 5 Co-operative Street, Barnoldswick, Lanes. BB18 SJU
Birmingham
Roger Shayes Tel: 0121 603 7536 19 Princethorpe Close, Shirley, Solihull, Warwickshire B90 2LP
Bolton Clarion
Peter Moore Tel.:0161 790 9771
email: m739735 @aol.com
2 Windmill Road. Worsley,
Manchester. M28 3RP.
Brighton Hove Clarion
lan Bullock Tel: 01273 682133 email: i.bullock @ntlworld.com 104 Bonchurch Road, Brighton BN2 1XE Bury Clarion
Peter Roscoe Tel: 0161 7616856 email: proscoe beeb.net
6 Horncastle Close, Bury, Lancashire BL8 1XE Calder Clarion
Andrew Spittlehouse Tel: 01226 709436
12 Hardwick Close, Ryhill, Wakefield,
West Yorkshire WF4 2PR Central Section Ann Burchell Tel: 01404 891507
3 Kennedy Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton,
Devon EX14 4XG
Clitheroe Clarion
Martin Catlow Tel: 01200 425852
email: martinhilcat@ aol.com
41 Henthorne Road, Clitheroe BB7 2LD
Crewe Clarion Wheelers
Andy Grace Tel: 01270 841836
email: ruthhydes @btopenworld.com 7 Artlebrook Cottages, Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7QT
Dorset Clarion
William Edgington Tel: 07840 403200
Flat 6, 3 Charmouth Grove, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 OLP
Fenland Clarion
Paul Frost Tel: 07785 332708
email: paul @fenlandclarion.co.uk Gwynedd
Robin Hartley Tel: 07771 602514
email:
5 Tandderwen, Rachub, Bangor. Gwynedd LL57 3HD
Heanor Clarion
John Gott Tel: 01773 769781
65 Old Coppice Side, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7DJ Hereford Clarion
Alvin Smith Tel: 01568 770327
email: alvin.smith@btinternet.com Castle Cottage. Castle Street, Wigmore, Herefordshire HR6 9UA
London Clarion
Peter Shepherdly Tel: 0208 5729672
74 Albion Road. Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 3RT
Lowestoft Clarion
Sian Charlton Tel: 01502 563262
email: btopa @blueyonder.co.uk
5 Avocet Close, South Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk
Manchester Stretford
Christopher Goode Tel: 01723 341050
email: twentytwowheels @hotmail.com
56 Raleigh Street, Scarborough,
North Yorkshire YO11 7LQ
Nottingham Clarion
Paul Harwood Tel: 0115 9118183
Pump Station House, Daleside Road, Nottingham NG2 4DH
Stockport Clarion
Duncan McLaren Tel:
email: dunchewitt@hotmail.com 3 Winifred Road, Heaviley. Stockport SK2 6HF Sunderland Clarion
Allan Smith Tel: 0191 584 8948 email: allan.smith @tiscali.co.uk 5 St Aidan’s Terrace, New Herrington, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 4LZ.
Teeside Clarion
Colin Armstrong Tel: 01947 880488
2 Eden Lea, Mount Pleasant, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, N. Yorks YO22 4RE
West Lothian Clarion
Matthew Ball: Tel: 07989 597175 mattyball @blueyonder.co.uk
106 Avontoun Park, Linlithgow, West Lothian Scotland
EH49 6QQ West of Scotland Clarion John Harris Tel: 01236 730157
20 Lomond View, Condorrat, Cumbernauld, Scotland G67 4JR
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EASTER 2009
Don’t miss it!!
Sitting on the wile of the West Pennine Moors, against the backdrop of Holcombe Hill, Ramsbottom is a thriving market town in spectacular surroundings.
The HQ is the Old Mill Hotel, (www.lavendarhotels.co.uk) Ramsbottom. Sauna, steam room, heated Jacuzzi, solarium, heated pool and spa pool. A double room including breakfast is £35.00 per person per night. Single occupancy £60.00. Book by ringing 01706 822991 by 10 January 2009. £30 deposit required. For alternative accommodation (unfortunately not within walking distance of HQ) and leaflets ring Peter Roscoe on 0161 7616856 Meet Levy £36.00 covering buffet and dinner to Peter Roscoe, 6 Horncastle Close, Bury, by 10 January 2009. proclarion@freeuk.com
Friday 10th April: assemble and meet to celebrate our Clarion Fellowship Saturday 11th April: Kenneth Humphries Trophy Time Trial or Hill Climb, Heritage Walk, graded Bike Rides to be planned.
Annual Conference in the morning and in the evening:
Grand Buffet and Musical Entertainment.
Sunday 12 April: Witches Challenge: Sportive/Reliability, finishing at the Clarion Clubhouse, in witch country. Leisure 'do as you please’ ride to the Clarion Clubhouse and in the evening Annual Dinner and prize presentation.