Whilst most of us are embracing the social season Grimpy and Padiham Chris are still hard at it at the sharp end of the sport. Grimpy is pictured above (thanks to Lewis Clegg) being pushed off by Dave Saleem in yesterdays Imps Buckstones time trial. He was the only Condor in the 10 strong start list to brave the lousy weather (see link to Imps Blog for full report and more pics). The previous Sunday John was taking part in the Calderdale Mountain Bike Marathon finishing the challenging course as 1st fastest v.60 (not bad for a 74 year old).
Chris of course is busy racing up steep hills in preparation for the National Hill Climb Champs down in Matlock at the end of the month. He missed Jackson Bridge and Holme Moss on the 8th due to illness but made a successful comeback the following day up the Rake at Ramsbottom finishing just a second slower than his pb for the course. In the weekend just gone Chris finished 10th fastest in the Nelson Wheelers climb at Barley and 11th up the Nick of Pendle in pouring rain on Sunday.
Whilst John and Chris were in competition eight Condors were enjoying the more relaxed side of the sport at the Season of Mists Audax. A beautiful day, a great route and of course perfect organisation from Chris Crossland, his wife Jennifer and the whole Calderdale CTC team who spoilt us rotten with their catering. No wonder there was such a magnificent turnout (over 150 I'm told). Condors I saw at the event were Mel, Adrian, Steve Thewlis, Richard Burnham, John Lumb (2nd), Gary Mitchell, Simon and myself.
On Monday the 10th we had our AGM at The Travellers, Hipperholme.
CONDOR
ROAD CLUB AGM
Monday
10th October 2016
Members
Present (12) - G. Turner, E Walker, P Gower, JD Smith, P
Sanderson, B Sunter, J Ginley, P Haigh, N King, C Smith, S Thewlis, P Horne.
Apologies
for Absence - A Simcock, D Grant, S Fortune, J Lumb.
Minutes
of AGM 18/01/16 Presented - Accepted unanimously as
true record.
REPORTS
General
Secretary - Confirmed that affiliation had been made
to CTT for 2017, BC bill not yet
received, Club affiliation to CTC for 2017 discussed, it was decided not to
re-join as a club as no one had taken advantage of the discounted 3rd party
insurance for several years (due to being full members of CTC or BC etc).
Treasurer -
Up to date accounts were presented by P Gower and accepted as correct.
Racing
Secretary - JD Smith reported on the successes of our
racing members.
Election
of Officials - All re-elected unopposed - Brian Sunter-
President, Paul Gower-Treasurer, JD Smith- Racing Secretary, Peter
Horne-Secretary.
Annual
Dinner & Presentation - All agreed to continue
with the Sunday ride-out lunch format of the previous 2 years with the Robin
Hood, Cragg Vale being the preferred location. Phil Sanderson volunteered to
liaise with R Hood. (Phil has now booked the venue for 1pm Sunday 8th January - traditional Sunday lunch, roast
beef followed by apple crumble).
Any
Other Business -
John Ginley confirmed that his LVRC Road Race date for
2017 is Sunday 2nd of July.
Chris Smith's offer to organise a Hill Climb event in
2017 was supported by all present. Initially he plans to run it as a club event
encouraging competitors from other local clubs. He is hoping to use Pexwood
Road in Todmorden on a yet to be decided Saturday in September.
Old stocks of club clothing was discussed (7 garments)
and it was decided that the garments would be advertised on the blog at half
price.
Club founder and for many years the driving force behind
the Condor Road Club, Gordon Turner, invited all members to his 90th birthday
celebrations in July 2017. Further details later.
Above bike for sale, Sensa Gulia 2015 full carbon, 56cm frame, superb Shimano Ultegra Di2 11sp groupset, Ultegra wheels, very light, summer miles only. a bargan at £700.00. Contact me on 07549 821349 or petehorne@yahoo.co.uk
HALF PRICE KIT FOR SALE
1 x short sleeved jersey size M £21 (Force GB)
2 x short sleeved road jerseys size S £17.50 ea (Endura)
1x short sleeved road jersey size L £18.50 (Endura)
1 x Thermal bib longs size S £22 (Endura)
1 x Pro bib shorts size S £29 (Endura)
1 x Arm warmers size S £6.50 (Endura)
