. Paul Dean, who has handled the sale of club kit for 8 years is standing down in the Autumn. A volunteer is needed to fulfill the role; this can be an existing committee member or any other club member who want to play a role in helping the club. Paul is also standing down […]
. Kent Cycling Association The Kent Cycling Association is a group of cycling clubs based in Kent. It is not a club in its own right, although it does organise events and has its own set of awards for members of clubs affiliated to the Association. The site provides details of current activities, racing information […]
. On Saturday a new highway code becomes effective; this is a major revision with significant changes to improve the safety of both cyclists an pedestrians. Paul Dean has written a short note outlining the changes; the full details of the changes are available on the government website
. What 3 Words If calling the emergency services it is important to know your exact location; “somewhere on the Pilgrims Way” is not sufficient. What3Words is an app you can load onto your Smartphone; the app defines your precise location be displaying 3 words (eg, meat, cold & highway) – by quoting these words […]
A new feature has been added to the website – a series of videos catagorised as follows; Using ‘Ride With GPS’ and Use of ‘Garmins’ Club Holidays Members’ Videos Bike Maintenance Some of these have been produced by club members, others are from external sources (mainly YouTube). Members are invited to submit further suitable content […]
Search Facility At the top RH corner of the Home Page you will see a magnifying glass icon. Click on this and you will be able to search the contents of the Website. This is most useful if you want the contact details of other club members. Type in their name and the contact details […]
Cycling UK (CTC) – Proposed Change to Subscriptions You will be interested to note Cycling UK (ctc) propose abolishing the ‘Senior Discount’ membership (£30.50pa) which will leave most members having to pay the full fee of (£48pa). This is an increase of 57%!! Most Meridian members are over 65 and use Cycling UK Senior Discount […]
Memberships of Meridian Cycling Club run out on 31st December 2019. Subscriptions are as follows: £10 for an adult member £5 for an adult member over 80 years of age (as at 1st January 2020) i.e. if you were born before 1st Jan 1940. There are three ways in which you can renew. i) BACS. […]
Please make a Diary note for the following events for this year and next. 1. Club Holiday Holland. 2021 – booking deadline 28th Sept Contact Heather asap. See further details here 2. Club Summer Party – Cancelled 3. Club Christmas Lunch. High Elms, Cancelled Further details from Heather in due course.