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The North Lancashire Road Club was founded in 1950 as a racing offshoot of the North Lancashire District Association of the Cyclists' Touring Club. In 1980 it gave up restricted membership qualification (i.e. CTC members only) in order to develop as a racing club in its own identity. Members of the Club take part in Club Rides and in Time Trials, Road Racing, Track Racing and Cyclo-cross. The Club promotes several Open racing events and holds an annual Luncheon and Prize Presentation.
Membership is open to all at an annual fee of £12.00 (£6.00 for under-18's). Public liability insurance is strongly recommended, through either home contents insurance or by the appropriate membership classification of the British Cycling, CTC or LVRC. The membership fee is payable to the Club Secretary. Membership runs until the 30th of September each year. Anyone interested in the Club may attend a Club night, Club ride or evening Time trial. To join the Club, complete the application form and print and sign it and send it to the Club Secretary with the correct remittance (new members must be proposed and seconded by 2 current members - applicants can be refused membership by the Club committee but this is very rare).
The club holds regular* meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 8:00 pm at:
The
District Club
1 West Park Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 6DE
* Note that there are no meetings on Bank Holidays or on the fourth Monday of July.
The club holds regular rides on Sundays and Tuesdays throughout the year. The distance varies from 50/60 miles in winter up to 70/80 miles in summer. A cafe stop is normal and riders can expect to return home between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Although the group may become stretched out on longer climbs due to variation in the fitness of the riders, regrouping takes place at summits and no one is left behind. The normal meeting place for rides is next to the Dog Inn in the centre of Whalley at the following times:
Sundays: 08:30 (summer), 09:00 (winter: i.e. during GMT)
Tuesdays: 09:30 (except the 1st Tuesday of the month)
To confirm the time and date of meetings or club rides ring the Club Secretary.
Training rides
These are NOT official NLRC rides. They are only suitable for the very fit. Riders meet in the centre of Whalley at times which vary though the year (07:30 in summer but later in mid-winter). The distance is usually around 70-80 miles with a cafe stop after around 50 miles. Average speed is often in excess of 18 mph. These are not Club runs, riders are there to train and don't want to have to wait for the unfit. Attendance is greatest during December to March. Non-members may join in.
'B' Run: Rides for novices and the less fit
Although not an official North Lancs RC ride, some Club members and friends usually meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 am at Spring Wood picnic site near Whalley (at the junction of B6246 and A671) for an easy paced ride through mainly quite country roads . These rides are a good introduction to Club riding. Those attending usual ride road bikes but mountain bikes are acceptable but will require a little more effort. To confirm that the ride is going to take place ring Harry Haseley on 01254 885611.
During the summer months (early May to mid-August) the Club organises Wednesday evening 10 mile time trials on a course starting near Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe. The events begin at 7.00 pm onwards with riders starting at minute intervals. For more details see the Evening tens page and/or contact the organiser Harry Haseley on 01254 885611 or the Time Trials Secretary.
The Club promotes Open events under Cycling Time Trials regulations and LVRC rules. These events are open to riders from other clubs and must be entered in advance using the appropriate entry form. Details of of these events are published in the CTT and LVRC handbooks. Club members are expected to assist in some way (e.g. marshaling, judging etc.) in at least one of these events or at the Evening Time Trials.
Club Luncheon and Prize Presentation
A
Sunday luncheon is held each year in November, at which prizes are awarded to
Club champions and other award winners. This a chance for all members, ex-members,
visitors from others clubs and friends to get together for an afternoon of good
food and drink. A celebrity guest speaker presents the awards. Speeches are kept
to the minimum length. All are welcome and tickets should be obtained during October
from selected Officials.
Club Clothing
North Lancs Road Club clothing is available from May/June 2008 from Pendle Cycles (proprietor: Eric Burgess) of Padiham. He will maintain a stock of the more popular items/sizes. Less popular items or paticularly small or large sizes may need to be ordered and be subject to a significant delay in delivery. The kit is manufactured in Italy and includes tops, jerseys, shorts, skinsuits, Gamex windproof jackets etc.. A pictorial representation of the design is shown on the clothing page together with sizing and pricing information.
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