Cyclists Touring Club : South Staffs

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CTC the National cyclists’ organization,

is the UK’s oldest cycling body

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Welcome to the CTC Information page

CTC National Office

(Touring, Technical, & General Enquires)

CTC, Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford. GU2 9JX

0870 873 0060 cycling@ctc.org.uk

www.ctc.org.uk

With more than 70,000 members and affiliates.

CTC was formed in 1878 & works for all cyclists

protecting cyclists’ right to use the roads, working for

improved off road access and for better public transport links.

Members enjoy free third party insurance cover

and travel information and access to more than 200 local

groups and national and regional CTC events

Cycle Touring and Campaigning magazine

is published 6 times each year by CTC and is mailed

free to members.

The magazine first appeared in 1878 as the

Bicycle Touring Club Monthly Circular.

CTC Shop online as well as discounts

of up to 50% negotiated with several cross channel ferry

operators.

CTC membership includes £5 million third party insurance

cover & legal claims advice to all full CTC members in the UK.

CTC was also instrumental in establishing the

National Cycling Strategy and works with the

Government, influencing Parliament by our membership

and support of the Cyclist’s Public Affairs Group.

CTC is committed to improving safety provision and access for cyclist’s,

both on and off-road.

Looking to get cycling?

Please look at www.ctc.org.uk for latest details

CTC has introduced just the thing for you -

a low cost membership rate.

Gives you access to CTC local groups, free third party liability

cover whilst on CTC events

(including cycling with our local groups)

and Cyclists Welcome at member prices,.

Cycle the bi-monthly membership magazine and all the

discounts that full members currently enjoy.

If you wish to be protected by CTC's third party liability cover

at all times & have full access to CTC's legal claims service

then full membership may be a more suitable option.

Protected by CTC
CTC's cycling legal advice service is available through

Russell Jones & Walker by phone on

0870 873 0062

Stop bike theft

After you’ve insured your bike (see below) and bought a

good lock, registering your bike is a worthwhile security

measure.

For free online registration click www.immobilise.com

Peace of mind

CTC’s Cyclecover insurance guarantees new-for-old

replacement and there is almost no limit on the value

of the bike being insured. Benefits include worldwide

cover, free personal accident cover for CTC members,

protection against vandalism and crash damage and

up to 30% no claims bonus. www.cyclecover.co.uk

Special Events

Family Rides

affiliated to ctc

Social Evenings

2nd Tuesdays

9th March.

April13th. May 11th. June 8th.

The Railway

Station Rd.

Pelsall - 8.00 pm.

All Welcome

4th Tuesdays.

23rd March.

April 27th. May 25th. June 22nd

“Hussey Arms”, Opposite police station, Chester road,

Brownhills.

7.00 pm. for good value

food and real ale.

avoid disappointment. Please contact

Dave on 01543 671313

to reserve your place.

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Wednesdays

Unofficial ride

Start

Opp. Stonnall

School 10.15 am

Contact Keith

01922 638939

Every Friday

Meet up for

morning coffee

The Plough

Huddlesford

Staffs. 11 am.

Haberdashers

Knighton

Lullington

March 09

Elan Valley weekend

June 2009

Puncture at

Harlaston

Lamb & Flag

Little Haywood

Welcome

CTC Walsall members group

The Runs Secretary, John Burns. 01922 452502 click

New Members Welcome

Please introduce yourself to the Ride leader at start

None experienced riders please click here


March - April - May - June. 2010
Date	Ride	Elevenses Stop	Leader	Contact Telephone	Dist. ABC	Start Place	Depart Time	Food
Mar. 14th	The Vine Rugeley	Bromley Hayes Garden Centre	Keith Rogers	01922 451374	C	Ald	9.30	PL
Mar. 21st	Plough & Harrow Kinver	Railway Cafe, Womborne	John Burns	01922 452502	B	Blox	9.30	BF
Mar. 28th	Market Tavern Atherstone	Kingsbury Water Park	Dave Yates	07941 452738	C	Ald	9.30	PL
Apr 4th	Haberdashers Knighton	Norbury Junct.	John Colman	01922 414275	B	Blox	9.30	PL
Alt	Morning only version	Norbury Junct	Martin Brownridge	01922 682962	C	Blox	9.30	N/A
Apr 11th	The Crown Abbots Bromley	Bromley Hayes	Dick Burroughs	01952 604528	C	Ald	9.30	PL
Alt	Canal Ride Bull & Bladder	Bumble Hole	John Burns	01922 452502	C	Ald	9.15	BF
Apr 18th	Hand & Cleaver Ranton	Red Lion Farm	Rob Powell	07873312742	B	Pel	9.30	PL
Apr 25th Alt	Beckbury 7 Stars Beckbury Circular for DA Re-union	D. Austin Roses N/A	Martin Hazel Rita Oakley	07975682466 01922454365	B C	Blox Beck	9.30 10.30	PL PL
May 2nd Alt	Envill, The Cat Inn Morning only version	Perton Golf Club Perton Golf Club	Mark Barrett Martin Brownridge	01922693167 01922 682962	B C	Pel Pel	9.00 9.00	BF N/A
May 9th	Burton Bridge Burton	Nat Arboretum	Keith Rigers	01922 451374	C	Ald	9.30	PL
May 16th	All Nations, Coalport	D. Austin Roses	John Burns	01922 452502	B	Blox	9.30	PL
May 23rd	Colvile Arms	Nat Arboretum	Dick Burroughes	01952 604528	C	Ald	9.30	PL
May 30th	Hercules, Sutton Cheney	Tamworth Castle	Rob Powell	07873 312742	B	Ald	9.30	BF
June 6th Alt	White Hart, Shifnal Morning only	Bradley G. C. Bradley G. C.	Mike Turner Martin Brownridge	01922 453150 01922 682962	B C	Ald Ald	8.30 9.30	PL N/A
June 13th Alt	Red Lion, Great Chatwell Gt. Chatwell off road	The mess Brewood Stafford	Dave Yates Rob Powell	07941 452738 07873 312742	C C	Blox CW	9.30 9.00	PL PL
June 20th	Greyhound, Colton	Selwood House	Impromptu	01922 452502	C	Ald	9.30	PL
June 27th Alt	The Oakleys 80th Oakleys 80th short run	Bromley Hayes Nat Arboretum	John Burns Bob Oakley	01922 452502 01922 454365	C C	Ald Ald	9.30 9.30	RI RI
Distance: A = 90+ miles; B = 50 – 90 miles; C = less than 50 mile Starts: Ald = Aldridge. Blox = Bloxwich. Pel = Pelsall. CW = Chasewater Heaths Cafe, Beck = Beckbury. Alt = Alterative ride. Food: PL = pub permits consumption of own food, BF = Buy food at pub, RI = Refreshments included Normal runs in black type. Alternative run in red type. For details of particular rides contact Ride Leader. For other details contact The Runs Secretary, John Burns. 01922 452502 click
6th June. You are recommended to start at 9.30 with Martin to the coffee stop, unless you want a harder ride. Then continue with Mike Turner to lunch stop, or return with Martin for a half day ride.

Staffordshire Cycling and Walking Maps Click

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Evening Events

Oakley's Barbeque

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Camping - Caravan - B. & B. Long weekend

Shrewsbury

on banks of the river Severn

weekend date 18th - 19th - 20th June 2010

campsite

http://www.severnhousecaravans.co.uk/

   Dave & Jenny need to confirm the numbers.

The max price for a large tent is £11 per night per couple.

Children are £2.00 each per night.

If anyone requires an electric hook up they will need to let me know as

they may be located in a different area of the campsite.

Jenny has asked about B & B, the lady from the campsite said "she may

have a room in the house". She can also recommend a friend's

B & B a mile away.

More B.& Bs. are being checked out.

Jenny & Dave are hoping to stay Sunday night as well. If anyone

else is interested let Jenny or Dave know.

For more info just ask

contact:-

Dave  click  or Jenny click

Bob and Alan Oakley's 80th Birthday

Barbeque

at

"The Royal Oak"

Barton Green. DE13

Sunday 27th June. 2010

Refreshments provided - Booking Necessary

All Welcome

Contact Bob Oakley on 01922 454365 or click

Evening Events. All Welcome

2nd Tuesday of each month.

“The Railway”, Pelsall - 8.00 pm

Mar 9th. April13th.   May 11th. June 8th.

4th Tuesday of each month.

“Hussey Arms”, Opposite police station, Chester road, Brownhills.

Mar 23rd. April 27th. May 25th. June 22nd

6.30 pm - 7.00 pm. for good value food and real ale.

To avoid disappointment. Please contact

Dave on 01543 671313 to reserve your place.

All welcome

Family Cycle Rides.

(affiliated to the CTC)

Every Saturday

10 miles. Mostly Traffic free.

Based around Chase Water Country Park and adjoining

Canal towing paths.

contact Graham click
0777 360 7604

All Welcome.

Click here for info Family Cycle Ride

Lichfield

affiliated to the CTC

Cycling Kit

For Sale

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Lichfield Cycle Touring Club

Welcome

(affiliated to the CTC)

Meet at the Garden of Remembrance,

Sundays at 09.15 am – From Dec - 09.45 am

Please contact :-

The Runs Secretary:

Alison Readman 01543 419722

click

Evening Events

Every Tuesday evening at 8:15 pm

Socialise with the Birmingham Northern Cycling Group

at

Richard Cooper Hall, Shenstone, Staffordshire

Nr "The Railway" Inn

CTC Riding

Groups

CTC Walsall

Family Group

CTC Lichfield

CTC Dudley

CTC

Wombourne

Stafford Contact

Wolverhampton

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CTC Member Groups

WALSALL

President:                                                Keith Rogers         01922 541374
            Secretary:                             Dick Burroughes          01952 604528
    Runs Secretary:                                     John Burns.    01922 452502   click
Social Secretary:                                      Mark Barrett                 01922 693167

Publicity Officer: Dave Woodcock 01543 671313

Membership Secretary. Malcolm Costley malcolmcostley@hotmail.com

Family Cycling Group

affiliated to CTC Walsall

contact Secretary: Graham Mason click
0777 360 7604

LICHFIELD

Runs Secretary:

Alison Readman 01543 419722

click

DUDLEY

Club Room

Kingswinford Community Centre, High Street, Kingswinford. 8.00 pm

First Friday of the Month

Secretary, Ann Brown. 01384 873884

Rides Secretary, Graham Fones. 01902 898388

gvfones@supanet.com

WOMBOURNE

Chairman Ian Hodgson.

Hon. Secretary Brian Batt, Perton, Wolverhampton (Telephone; 01902 757348).

Hon. Treasurer Leon Paterson.

Rides & Events Secretary Martin Beddall.

STAFFORD CONTACT

Mike Barr

CTC "right to ride" representative - Stafford / Stone

barr48@btopenworld.com

WOLVERHAMPTON

Wolves on Wheels cycling Group