On Sunday March 13th, Leek Cyclists Club once again held The Paul Derbyshire Memorial Reliability Ride. A record turn out, on what was dry and sunny day saw 51 riders complete the tough 55 mile ride through the Peak District. The route took the riders through Bradnop, Onecote, Grindon, Milldale, Parwich, Longcliffe, Grangemill, Winster, Youlgreave, Lathkill Dale, Monyash, Crowdecote, Longnor & Thorncliffe. After the ride the riders and friends enjoyed a well deserved buffet at The Den Engel Belgain Bar in Leek, which was then followed by the Clubs Award Presentation(see the Events page for the winners).  Well done to everybody who rode and thank you for supporting the event. The club would also like to thank everybody who helped to organize the event.

               The riders just before the start in the Market Place, in the centre of Leek

  Club Chairman Andy Bain presenting Clubman of the Year, Dave Magnier with his trophy

Throughout February a number of our members have been taking part in the annual Reliability Ride’s which are run by a number of local clubs to prepare riders for the Spring. Here are a few photo’s of our members taking part in the Congleton CC 50 & 65 mile rides.

All these photo’s were taken by Mr Ken Norbury “© Ken Norbury”. To see more of Ken’s photograph’s click on the link. http://spinloose.co.uk/wp/ken-norburys-photo-gallery/

We have once again scheduled a shorter Sunday Club Run for this Sunday, February 7th 2016. Riders are asked to meet at Leek Market Place at 9.00AM. The ride will range between 30-40 miles at a reasonably steady tempo with a café stop approximately half way through the ride. Potential new members are welcome to attend.

On Sunday February the 17th. Eleven club members enjoyed a sunny 60 mile club run. Heading for Bakewell they rode through Bradnop, Warslow, Hulme End, Hartington & Monyash. After a cafe stop in Bakewell they then returned to Leek via Ashford in the Water, Cressbrook, Monsal Head, Litton, Millersdale, Chelmorton, Longnor, Newtown & Longnor. A great ride all round.

the riders enjoying the view at Monsal Head

The Clubs 10 mile TT Championships will take place on Tuesday 15th May. It’s a Congleton CC evening event which takes place on the road between Congleton & Macclesfield. The meeting place is The Rising Sun car park in Macclesfield and first rider off is at 7:15pm,  so it is advisable to be there around 6:45pm to sign on. Best of Luck to all!