Club Annual Awards Dinner, Friday 3rd March 2023

Our annual dinner got off to a flying start with Kelvin on sax as we assembled in the bar at Beech village hall. The triple fff beer and selection of fine wines and alcohol free alternatives were flowing as we took our seats for dinner. Club Chairman Guy welcomed us to the event and thanked the organising team, the committee and our sponsors Owens Cycles and Hi-Tech Heating. He also asked for a volunteer to help set up some new club competitions to replace the time trial series which we will not be running this year.

Club champions for the 2022 season were presented their trophies with the following winners:

  • Ladies Hill Climb, Ruth Stratford
  • Men’s Hill Climb, Justin Lee
  • Ladies Strava Segment Challenge, Ruth Stratford
  • Men’s Segment Challenge, James Allen and Shaun Blow
  • Ladies Distance Challenge, Ruth Stratford
  • Ladies Climbing Challenge, Ruth Stratford
  • Men’s Distance Challenge, Guy Henshaw
  • Men’s […]

Club cycling holiday in Provence 2023

Club cycling holiday:  Based on our recent members’ survey, our next club cycling holiday will be in Provence in June 2023. Our room deposits have now been paid to the hotel and our booking is confirmed.

Membership renewals for 2023

Membership renewals are now due. Our new membership management system will make it easier to manage your membership, is fully GDPR compliant and is an upgrade from our current system. Go to the Membership page for more information or click the image opposite.

Club AGM, 7th December 2022, summary of key points

Club AGM 2022

  • 23 members participated in our first face-to-face AGM since 2019
  • The 2023 committee were elected
  • The Club will retain its affiliation to Cycling Time Trials (CTT) for 2023
  • Suggestions were made for new activities and social events
  • Two changes to the club constitution were approved:
    • Subscriptions will now be due on 1st January each year and must be paid by 31st March
    • Any former club member who rejoins the club within 24 months of leaving shall not be required to pay the initial joining fee
  • cycling challenge Strava hill climb finish line flag race cycle ride

Time Trials Starting

Referring to and following on from my last email, the national governing body for Time Trialling CTT have reconfirmed that from 29th March TT events can go ahead under the current Government guidelines.

Our first event is on 15th April just under 3 weeks away, our website is now fully updated with the required event and safety information and links required to register, the volunteer rota is also now available, we’re in desperate need of some help from you kind people to ensure these events can be run so please take a look and reply to this email if you’re available to help.

Alton CC Time Trial Season – 2021

Lockdown restrictions are easing shortly and in the next few days we’ll be allowed to ride in groups together again….hooray ! The national governing body for Time Trialling – CTT announced back in February that as long as there’s no change to the government “Roadmap”, TT events can also be held from Monday 29 March 2021. Alton CC is promoting weekly time trials from April to August which will be held In accordance with Government regulations and CTT guidance and Covid-19 measures will be in place to ensure the safety of officials and riders.

The first event is on Thursday 15th April which is only just over 3 weeks away now, it’s therefore time to dig out your pointy smurf helmets, knee high socks and skin tight aero suits for the start of what we hope will be a busy season after last years somewhat difficult year.

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