2023 AGM
Apologies for the late notice but the AGM will take place on Friday 3rd February, 8pm at the University Arms.
Apologies for the late notice but the AGM will take place on Friday 3rd February, 8pm at the University Arms.
Sadly another one of our oldest members, Babs Morris passed away on Tuesday morning.
Babs along with her late husband Derek were part of the booming Club scene back in the 1950’s and 60’s.
Our thoughts are with Paul, Susan, John and their families at this sad time.
Mam Nick Hill Climb – Saturday 8th October 2022.
Details of this weekends Mam Nick hill climb can be found here…
<a href=”https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/23274“>https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/23274</a>
Tony Fouldes passed away peacefully early on Monday 14th March 2022 in Lincoln County Hospital. Tony was 96 and had spent the last year living in a care home close to his daughter in Lincoln.
Tony was active with the club during the WW II years and went on to be one of a number of Rutland riders who dominated the 24 Hour Championship from 1955 to 1959 – providing individual champions and winning the team award 5 times.
Tony remained active with the Rutland with regards to time trialling, regularly undertaking marshalling duties and race feed support duties on the many events against the clock (typically 10 – 100mile – 12hr & 24hr) that took place on the local North Midlands courses and was always very aware and interested in the performances of the riders competing.
On retirement Tony became part of the “Wednesday Wheelers” gang with other retirees such as George Steers, Ernest & Colin Keeton, Jim Hall, Bert Ridge, Joe Thompson, Geoff Hague, John Clarke and many others heading out into Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire every week for 25 years plus.
Tony returned to the racing scene as a Vet competing against the clock in many events ranging from 10mile – 24hr events. Notable achievements include winning three consecutive VTTA 24 Hour National Championships 1992-1994.
Tony continued riding the bike and his interest in cycling, especially the VTTA North Midlands into his 90’s.
Up until 2019 we always held monthly meetings on the first Friday of every month but at the last AGM back in February we decided to change our meetings to bi-monthly so for 2022 the Club meeting dates are as follows…
4th February (AGM)
1st April,
3rd June,
5th August,
7th October,
2nd December.
8pm in the upstairs darts room at The University Arms, Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HG.
Yes it’s back, same time, same place…..our Christmas fancy dress do at the Cheshire Cheese.
Meet at the teacake meet at 11am in fancy dress – COMPULSORY !!!
A steady ride out, maybe a pint or two in Hathersage and then onto Hope for Christmas Dinner at about 1:30.
A few more beers and then a ride back home via Ringinglow.
Please get in touch in the usual way and let us know if you’re coming.
It is with great sadness that another one of our older members has passed away. Tony Butterworth who of course had his shop on Catchbar Lane and was known by everyone died peacefully in hospital at the weekend.
Tony leaves behind his wife Sue and their son and daughter Oliver and Kate.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time.
Tony’s funeral took place on Wednesday 17th November at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium and was just for family.
A few of Tony’s friends did follow the hearse on their bikes from Tony’s home in Dronfield to the crematorium as a show of respect.