AGM Committee Report:-

• Lottery Bid ::Original bid for funds to purchase a 'computrainer' had been rejected pending modification of the club's constitution regarding rules on dissolution. New rule change voted in.
• New Member Enquiries:staedy trickle - most via the website
• Off Road :Randonee generated a surplus of £157.
• Magazines:6 issues this year - closing date for December's issue 23rd November. No more anonymous letters to be published after furore over 'Culture Club'
• RTTC :Dave Johnson National Points 2000 top vet on actual time.Poss team competition to be organised next year. Over 40 cups awarded to members this year. If you haven't got one, Alan Hillier can arrange it.
• Finances: roughly in balance over the year - £8.5k out, £8.5k in. Approx 90 members. No subs increase planned. New clothing manufacturer sought - quality and size problems.
• Road and Track: down on BCF licence holders
• Club League : 24 signed up competitors. All 7.00 pm starts; some '11's mixed with the '10's
• Press: 108 club reports printed - 14 photos.
• Socials:BBQ in summer; velodrome trip Autumn. No guest for Dinner yet. Sean Kelly not ruled out.

AGM Committee Changes:-

• Chairman :Gordon Wright out (retains Presidency), Steve Pulley in - and retains Magazine Editor role
• Treasurer :Gordon Wright out, Malcolm Hodgson in.
• Club Captain :John Day out, Alan Bruford in.
• Off Road Sec:Dave Buffham out, Sam Knight in.
• Social Sec :Marion Freeman out, vacancy.
• Club Member of the Year: Gordon Wright.

Full report to follow, Full Committee listing - see Committee

• Club Room Talks:On 15/11 the first talk will take place -an Eddie Adkins/Gordon Wright interview plus questions from the floor.
• Spring Road Race:The spring R/R will take place on 11/3/01 at Great Milton.

• World Track Championships::At the World Track Championship this year, held at the National Velodrome in Manchester, 53 High Wycombe Cycling Club members cheered on their heros when they travelled to the last day of competition on Sunday. They were rewarded after Rob Hayes ( Team GB) gained a bronze medal in the Individual pursuit. This week Wycombe's own Martin and Karl Freeman will return to Manchester for Track assessment tests for the GB Under 23's Squad. They will also be racing round the very same track when they compete in the University Students National Track Championships to be held in a months time, both Karl and Martin are Students at Buckinghamshire University College.
• Bike Theft :Ian Cole has had his very expensive, much travelled and much loved Marin Mount Vision Pro. Rare, Red, with lots of lightweight extras - if you spot one, please contact Ian. The bike was taken from a locked garage.

• Club Room Talks:There will be a number of talks taking place on club nights throughout the winter, following the circuit training.

  There are no firm dates as yet, these should appear in the last Sprocket of the year. But just to whet your appetite, under consideration are: · An irreverent look at hygiene and diet - Steve Pulley, · Gordon doing his Michael Parkinson with Eddy Adkins. If you were at this year's interview with Paul Lazenby this will be a 'don't miss' event. · Malcolm Freeman on road racing, the tactics, training. · Auriel Forester, anything by Auriel is interesting, · And hopefully we can persuade Gordon to give his postponed talk on using the HRM.

  This list may well lengthen as other subjects are taken up. If you would like to hear a talk on a particular subject, let a committee member know. Better still give one yourself; the members will be gentle (as only cyclists can be with one another!) with you I am sure.

• World Track Championships:This coming Sunday High Wycombe Cycling Club members will leave their bikes at home to travel by coach to the National Cycling Velodrome in Manchester where they will be encouraging the Sidney Olympic Cycling medalist in their quest for more medals at the World Track Championships taking place all this week at Manchester.

• New Club Promotional Leaflet: Have you seen it? If there is somewhere you could post the leaflet where it may generate interest e.g. a health club, swimming pool, school, etc, get in touch with John Day
• BCF GB Squad 2001:Adam Henley was called to the British Cycling Federation World Class Performance laboratory on Friday for a fitness assessment test in the hope that he will gain a place on the new Great Britain potential squad for next season. Adam successfully met the required standard and now has to wait to see if there is a place for him

• Jonathan Smith's End-to-End ride:Jonathan is on his marathon ride for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund - his aim: £1,000 for 1,000 miles Lands End – John o’Groats. The folling progress report just in:-

"Just to let you know of my progress so far: Thursday 19 Oct

This is the last message !!!!! I reached John o’Groats this morning and the weather has finally caught up with me – it is pouring with rain. I’ll just savour the moment before heading down to Wick.

Thanks again to everyone for all your support and encouragement. Total miles so far is 1050 = £1000+ (hopefully) Now’s the time to send in your money !!!!!!!

Regards Jonathan Smith via Janet Smith

Regards Jonathan Smith via Janet Smith "

• Jonathan Smith's End-to-End ride:Jonathan is on his marathon ride for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund - his aim: £1,000 for 1,000 miles Lands End – John o’Groats. The folling progress report just in:-

"Just to let you know of my progress so far: Sunday 15 Oct Today I have cycled from Loch Lomond to Glencoe and tomorrow on to Loch Ness. The weather is still on my side and the scenery is wonderful. Aiming to reach John o’Groats on Thursday 19th. Thanks very much to everyone for all your support and encouragement Total miles so far is 765 = £765

Regards Jonathan Smith via Janet Smith "

• Club Hill Climb Championship:This Sunday 22nd October the Club Hill Climb Championships take place on Kingston Blount Hill. at 11.00am Details Harry Henley

• World Championship TT:Gordon Wright returned from the World Cycling Championships in Brittany France last week having been with Stuart Dangerfield who is the current National 25 mile champion, and National Circuit Time Trial champion . Coached by Wright, Stuart was called to represent Great Britain in the Elite Time Trial at the Championships only 6 days earlier when David Miller (who rides for the French Professional team Cofidis) was withdrawn due to Illness. Dangerfield stepped in along side Chris Boardman who finished in a splendid 4th place. Dangerfield finished a disappointed 25th but under the circumstances and with such a late call, and just one week to prepare, Gordon Wright stated that he had done well. With more forward preparation his result could have been much better.

• World Championship TT: National 25 mile time trial champion and Isle of Man international time trial champion Stuart Dangerfield, who is coached by High Wycombe Cycling clubs senior coach Dr. Gordon Wright has been selected to replace David Miller ( winner of the time trial in the Tour of France this year ) who is ill . Stuart will represent Great Britain alongside Chris Boardman in the 30 mile World championship time trial this week. Club president Wright has coached Dangerfield to 9 national titles, and also advises Karl and Martin Freeman and Adam and Simon Henley.

• Chiltern Audax : This coming Sunday 8th October the High Wycombe Cycling Club are organising the 20th Chiltern Brevet (Audax UK) . Riders have a choice of 100 kilometres or 50 kilometre routes. Headquarters will be Naphill Village Hall which will be open from 8 o clock am . Riders under 18 years of age will need their parents consent.
  Details: from the Organiser Tony Briggs 01494 714127 or e-mail tony.briggs.@talk21.co

• Freeman/Henley Itinary : This coming Sunday Martin Freeman will take part in the West Thames Dicision's Criterium Championship at the Hillingdon Circuit. Adam Henley will be competing in the next counting round of the National Points Junior Series which will be held on a circuit at Hedgerly and Beaconsfield covering 75 miles. 16 year old Simon Henley is in Holland racing and training with a Dutch team. He will be riding the 'Junior Tour of Assen' at the end of the month and will compete in the 'Junior Tour of Wales' at the end of August along with older brother Adam.

• BCF International Junior Squad': Excellent news for the 'in form' Adam Henley who received a phone call from the BCF inviting him to join the Junior squad that will represent GB in Belgium in 2 weeks time. Hopefully, this will be the start of many more opportunities to represent his Country

• National ''25' ': HWCC Senior coach (President and acting Chairman) Gordon Wright coached Stuart Dangerfield to his second win in the National Championship race in Staffordshire on Saturday. Stuart recorded 50:04 to take the Gold Medal from Michael Hutchinson (Bio RT) by 16 seconds. Stuart is now on track for a place at the Sydney Olympics later this year. But is this a good enough excuse for Gordon not finding time to get his home e-mail system working? I think not. (What happened last year?)

• Burnett/Deeley Malawi Charity Ride': Both intrepid fund raisers successfully completed their rides so it's hands in pockets time lads. Alan Deeley, inspired by the trip not only has come back with the t-shirt and the photographs, but also the website. Competition, huh?. You can see Alan's first efforts at website development, displaying pictures of the trip at www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~deeleya

• HWCC Open '25': This Sunday, 21st May our Open '25' takes place. 120 riders are slated to start including top seed and the fastest man in the country this season over 10 and 25 miles - Michael Hutchinson (Bio RT). Hutchinson currently holds the course record of 49:43, and organiser Paul Burnett (01296 631259) has offered £100 if that time is beaten. The Wycombe team, led by Dave Johnson, consistes of Peter Lightfoot, Colin Fury, Paul Newby and Jon Smith. The race starts at 7.00am on the A404 just south of the Handy Cross Roundabout. Headquarters are at the Liston Hall, Chapel Street Marlow. The winner will receive the 'Wilkinson SWord Trophy', the fastest Vet on age will win the 'George Addy Memorial Trophy', and the fastest Lady will receive a new 'Millennium Bowl'.
• Freeman Brothers forthcoming events':The Freeman brothers Karl and Martin will be competing in another round of teh BCF Under-23 National Points Series Races this coming weekend. The Artic 2000 'Tour D'Espoirs' takes in the 'Ankerdine' west of Birmingham and covers 131km.
• Adam Henley forthcoming events':Adam Henley will compete in the 2nd round of the Junior National Points Series at Bristol where he will be riding the 117km 'Kingswood Festival International'. (what happened last year?)

• Commissars wanted ':Fancy becoming a Commissar? Fancy bossing the pelaton, the marshals and anyone else you happen to think of around? Well, here's your chance. The BCF, West Thames Division, are looking for budding Commissaries from HWCC. You will receive full training and shadow a Commissar during races until you are deemed proficient. You would be expected to be available for road and circuit events. The circuit would be Hillingdon upon which races take place virtually every Tuesday evening throughout the season. Road races are usually week ends. So, if you are interested give Mike Clark (Commissaries Co-ordinator) a ring. He can be contacted as follows;at work 202 7334 3094; at home 020 8723 6620; mobile 0774 704.
• HWCC Coaching Sessions':HWCC Coaching Co-ordinator Scott Paterson runs road sessions every Saturday - assemble at the Harrow pub, Hughenden Valley at 10.00 for a 10 mile circuit. This climbs up to Hughenden cross roads, straight over, on to the top of Wardrobes Hill. Carry on round past the Pink & Lily, down to the Whip. Turn left, then through to Walter's Ash. Turn left about halfway through and back down to the Harrow. It is usual to do this circuit at least three times.
  In addition, Every Thursday evening there is a meet in the lay-by at Longwickat 19.00. That is the lay-by where all the Club TT's start . The aim of these sessions is to enable riders to improve on chain ganging and bit & bit techniques. It follows the 11 mile circuit which is pretty flat. Phone Scott first just to check it is on

• 80 riders from all over the country will compete this Good Friday morning in the 18th 'Lesley Cole Memorial' Open '10' promoted by the club. Among the competitors are many former record breakers and National Champions oincluding Eddie Adkins (Leo Road Club - Shorter Rochford Cycles), Paul Bennett (Verulam CC), John Woodburn (Maidenhead & Dist), Ray Hughes (Clarence Wheelers) Tony Doyle Pursuits. There will be a strong Wycombe team consisting of Dave Johnson, Ian Welch, Mike Bryant, Allan Bruford, Toby Capell, Steve Pulley, Peter Lightfoot, Paul Burnett, Frank Pressling, Simon Henley and Harry Henley - the first rider off at 7.00am. HQ is Knowl Village Hall on the A4

• The season kicks off in terms of club events this weekend with the Medium Gear '10' on the Longwick Course. The first club Trophy of the new season is on offer - go for it.
• Karl Freeman will ride the Archer Grand prix International Road Race this weekend at Beaconsfield. Brother Martin will compete in the supporting Archer Spring Road Race, while Adam and Harry Henley ride the Archer Junior, 3rd and 4th Cat events. What happened last year?
• Cyril Lewis and Paul Burnett have both won Sports awards from Bucks County Council and Wycombe and Marlow Sports Body. They will be picking up the Bucks awards tonight (04/04), and the Wycombe and Marlow ones on the 5th May. Cyril got his for his performances in the 'over-50' category, whilst Paul's were for sevices to sport.

• The new Social Secretary, Marion Freeman, has booked 53 seats for the World Track Championships on Sunday, 29th October at the Manchester Velodrome. Anyone wishing to reserve a place should rush her £15 reservation feee as soon as poss.

• Ian Davis fell off his mountain bike on Saturday 4th March and has broken his right thumb as well as cutting and bruising himself. He'll be off the bike for at least 6 weeks as his arm is in a full cast. He hit a speed bump in Slough Lane, West Wycombe. Apart from that he's fine - but a spy in the camp reports that he is milking the attention and claiming he can't really do anything for himself. As she reports, "At least Ishould be fit by the end of it all!!!!! "

• Bournemouth weekend was excellent as usual. Blue skies and sunshine. Still waiting for the Roadies report but here's what the Off-Roadies got up to. A grand total of 6 offroaders - Dave Buffham, Ian Cole, Keith Boak, Gary Cross(with borrowed bike courtesy of CycleCare), Ian Davis and Andy Hawes. Saturday morning and along the front dodging the army of officials looking for cyclists and smokers (Gordon Wright got caught - should be free this time next year with good behaviour), over the ferry and right into the woods. Stiff climb onto the ridge just before Corfe Castle then an exhilarating decent into Corfe. To the cafe just to peer through the window at the roadies - stuffing their faces again just 90mins after a big breakfast. Coffee stops are for wimps. Straight on and up onto the next ridge - rocky, rutted climb. Splendid views of Corfe one side and Kimmeridge Bay and Lulworth Cove the other. Rode along the ridge a bit and dropped down into Kimmeridge for lunch. Andy's second fall on the way down. Not much blood despite puncture. Light lunch then slog back up onto the ridge and back along to Corfe. Went right to the very end - very steep drop off - too severe for some of us - but a splendid plan view down on top of the castle. Down then up again and the long, long uphill slog along Nine Barrow Down - Ian D and Andy keep edging away, and annoyingly, opening all the gates so the rest of us didn't get the chance of a breather. Around Swanage had to drop off and climb back up again - climb was so steep we could hardly walk it. Finally got to the end around 4ish and peered at Old Harry. Good plumber, Harry. Decided to try our luck along the beach back to the ferry. It was very tiring but memorable. Hard wet sand - bracing stiff breeze in your face - and about 3 miles of constant pressure along the water's edge on the hard sand. Fortunately just missed the ferry giving us time for a decent rest. Over the ferry, then coffee and carrot cake in the surfer's shack before riding in convoy back along the front to Boscombe, sun setting in a red sky behind us. All too knackered to do much on the evening although Dave, Garry and John Day did have an experience involving two nymphets writhing on the floor of a chip shop licking tomato sauce and mayonnaise off each other. But that's another story....