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@clubman I'll drop you a line soon and we'll chat this out. Some interesting ideas and I do think there is some will for a proper fixie crew
Some things to think about
I wasn't completely serious when I suggested calling the after ride beers the first committee meeting, but I've been thinking about itand I believe I can suggest a bare bones but workable formula for the HDiJ CC (It doesn't have to be called this -it's up to others to make suggestions)
So I propose the HDiJ CC should be formed on 21st January 2023, with the following objects.
To promote the Hard Day in January ride for as long as possible.
To encourage the use of simple fixed and single freewheel bikes for medium and long distance rides.
To organise at least one social event each year, which will include the presentation of any trophies the club offers.
Some notes
Let's hope other events may happen - for example YAL's autumn 'gearcheck'rides last year.
Apart from the existing 'Hard Day' trophy, I would like to offer a 'Most Meritorious Long Distance' Trophy. This would be awarded for the best ride of the year as voted on by club members. It would make the social evening more of an event. If members do any racing this would give scope for other competitions or trophies.
We have a ready made qualification for membership: to have completed at least one Hard Day ride. I feel this would give membership a bit of status and make it desirable.
Initially there would be no need for any subscription since there would be no expenses. It's possible that could change in the future, but we'll deal with that if and when it becomes necessary.
As I've said I have very limited energy, but if others think this idea has any merit I will undertake to be the secretary, but what I'm really offering here is simply to look up all the previous riders and invite them to be on the club's list. I hope to hand this job onto some one younger soon.
These ideas should not be considered to be set in stone- they are just discussion points which I hope you will talk through on Saturday.
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@LWaB not a problem, very happy for you to join until you need dash. Just please make sure you know your way back from whereever you leave and you've got what you need to be self-sufficient.
This does lead me nicely into the next bit, which is the weather, the route, and the group. It's going to be pretty damn cold (though hopefully dry) so please give your bike a check over and make sure it's working properly and that you have the tools on the day you need to fix your shit if it punctures/breaks. Fun rides turn a lot less fun when we start standing freezing our asses off for something basic / avoidable. Like I've said in the past being self-sufficient is both important for you but it's also a way of looking after your fellow riders. We'll look after each other as much as possible but there has been the odd time where someone has to break off and/or abandon. But I'll make sure we look after each other as much as possible with the needs of the group in mind as well.
Speaking of being damn cold unless the weather report drastically changes we'll assemble at the same time and make a call on the spot if it needs to be delayed / called etc. I'm also going to do a little route adjustments and make sure we're not doing any extra-agricultural type lanes. I would rather roll out on the busier in town roads for the first hour or so in the am than spend longer in the dark on the way home.
@clubman I'll drop you a line soon and we'll chat this out. Some interesting ideas and I do think there is some will for a proper fixie crew