CLWB SEICLO VELO TEIFI CYCLING CLUB
Notes of Velo Teifi Cycling Club meeting held 29th February 2008 at Cardigan Leisure Centre
Present
Carl Davies (Chairman)
Tom Wells (Treasurer)
Michelle Lewis (Secretary)
Andrew Lindsay
Huw Forster
Colin Portsmouth
James Davies
Paul Toft
Jean Toft
Ioan Morris
Mags Morris
Apologies:
Richie Jones
Sheila Williams
Howard Williams
Meetings Notes:
1. Tom produced copies of the accounts for the past year
01/01/2007-31/12/2007 which showed that, at year-end, the Club remains
in the black to the tune of £114.00. Copies of the Club
finances are available from Tom if required.
2. The previous minutes were reviewed and agreed as a true and
accurate record. It was agreed that notes shall be kept and
issued after each Club meeting; also they will be posted on the web
page.
3. Chairman’s words
Carl took the opportunity to thank Huw for his many years’
service as Chairman of the Club. Carl commented that Huw's
commitment and support has helped ensure the Club remained alive and
well and ready for continued development.
4. Items/Issues:
Preseli Teifi Cyclo Sportif Update
The head’s of terms for the joint venture between Newport Bay
Spring Festival and Velo Teifi Cycling Club Preseli Teifi Cyclo Sportif
has been drafted by Tom, and has been agreed by both parties and signed
at the last sportif meeting on February the 15th by Carl Davies and
Michelle Lewis on behalf of the Club.
The CS is now subject of a separate forum and will not be reported on
in any great detail at VT Club meetings. The next CS meeting will
be on March 7th at 6:30p.m. Tom’s shop.
In discussion it was agreed that the Entry Form shall be updated so
that the entry field was either left out of page or a higher number put
in so as not to put off any potential entrants.
Any one wishing to enter should down load an entry form from the web
pages www.velo-teifi.org.uk/ or go to www.cyclosport.org/ to view the
video taken of the route.
A tentative (for now!) request was issued to the effect that if you are
not taking part, could you volunteer your services and help on the day
e.g. for marshalling.
Club Promotional Material
Promoting the club was discussed with various options such as adverts
in the Tivyside. Tom mentioned that the Tivyside would not charge for
press reports, but adverts would be charged for. Carl is to a draft a
quick report on recent events for inclusion. It was agreed that a
report would be submitted on a regular basis, to maintain awareness of
the Club in the area.
Action: Carl is to a draft an article.
It was agreed by all that we should get some flyers out there and a few
posters, James very kindly offered to design these and Carl suggested
we should also have some flyers to put in to the Café stops we
use, (e.g. words to the effect of "this café is supported by
Velo Teifi Cycling club" etc) James kindly offered to design these too.
Huw also suggested that we put our "VT" Logo on the posters and flyers,
he will get the design from EPL cardigan so James can use it.
Action: Huw to get Logo design from EPL for James.
Horns!
As most of you know, Colin has the best sounding tune on his bike
(carefully chosen words) and it was suggested that several 'tunes'
sounded on any given bike ride would possibly serve to help highlight
to the world that a cycling club existed. Indeed, it could become
a talking point in the area (Newcastle Emlyn being mentioned several
times). Additionally, discussion was held about presenting a more
'friendly face' of cycling, and not just a bunch of stone-faced witless
cyclists!
Action: Tom to advise on the price of a 'tune'
Club Kit Design Competition
Now officially launched (with these notes). It was agreed that our kit
was, at the very least, due a 'looking at'. Additionally, also
the Club Logo was omitted on the last lot of kit so it would be nice to
get that back on. Discussion was held and some
member’s voiced desire to retain the bright colour of the kit if
possible, commenting that it is a colour easily spotted among others.
There will be a prize for the winning design. Andrew Lindsay suggested
you log on to www.ecyclingstore.com/ for ideas, or my suggestion
www.bikejersey.com both web pages have some great design ideas for you
to work with. Also bike jersey has additional templates via PDF format.
Action: Michelle to send out design Templates to members via e-mail.
Sunday rides
A suggestion from Carl was that we might start our ride’s from
different places every now and again, to help promote our presence
again and also it gives us more route to try play with, e-mail’s
would of course be sent out to all if the start point is changing for a
Sunday ride.
Future rides
The idea of the Club supporting organised bike rides involving travel
by car to any given location or event involving, for example, more than
8 members, may be given contributions towards petrol. It was an
idea dependant upon the Club having suitable funds and would be
developed in due course.
BMX for beginners
Another fun suggestion from Carl was that we have an evening with the
local BMXers of Cardigan at the local skate/BMXpark. This
would be pursued in the summertime.
Action: Carl to speak to the BmX lads.
Other Rides
Future rides will includes a family picnic ride from Crymych hugging
the Preseli hills to Rosebush and the Tafarn zinc and back; a trip to
the Newport velodrome; ride to Lysyfran maybe with a hill climb.
It was suggested that we could organize a Preseli loop race: Newport
against Velo Teifi, sometime in June 2008. A note would be put on the
website to gauge interest.
Action: Carl to update Website with request for interest in Newport vs VT race.
Local MTBing and route identifation was discussed. Paul Toft
agreed to investigate possible local routes, linking off-road
opportunities in the area.
Action: Paul Toft to investigate and report options for 'off-roading' in the area.
Raising Money
Carl agreed to look into various options for seeking grant or other financial support to the club, reporting back in due course.
Action: Carl to investigate possible funding options for VT
First Aid Training
It was suggested that it would be a good idea if some of us took first
aid training, especially with the mountain biking when we are often far
from help (or when we are riding with Barry 'Cardi').
Action: Carl to investigate possible 'short courses'
5 AOB
Events Calendar
Tom suggested we post a calendar of upcoming events for the year. This would be included on the web site.
Web Site Links
Any one wishing to add a link to our web page, be it cycling-related or business, then please e-mail Carl.
Subscriptions
Can those members who have not yet paid please please pay their
membership fees which were due in January. Fees are: £10
single or £15 for family. Post to Michelle or drop in to
New image Bicycles or bring it on your next club run.
Action: Pay subscriptions!
Charity Event 2009
An inspired Paul Toft, came up with a novel idea to promote the club in
the form of a charity bike ride around Cardigan town, throughout the
course of a day, creating a spectacle to both entertain and raise cash
for local charities. This would be pursued in due course (with,
hopefully, Paul taking a leading role!). In the meantime, it was
agreed to compile a list of local charities who could benefit from such
an event; Colin Portsmouth kindly agreed to undertake this initial list
compilation.
Action: Colin P to research and report local Charities
Date of Next Meeting
No date was set, however the next meting will be arranged when required and advised to all in due course.
Michelle Lewis
Secretary
Velo Teifi Cycling Club