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Interclub 25 Cancelled
I've only just received this news. I'm really sorry to have offered something that has failed to materialise.
This was the decision of the Twickenham CC's organiser who says he hasn't got enough entries to justify running the event. Of course, I had no direct influence but I genuinely thought that some entries from the forum could save the day. I'm afraid the Twickenham's heart wasn't really in the project.
For the Centenary next year the Hounslow will organise; I am confident that , God willing, we won't cancel.
More Member Clubs Are Needed
Let's review the event and the current position.
The original concept was and still is, excellent. The only award is the trophy for the best club team of three riders on handicap (let me know if this needs more explanation). This formula is intended to give slower riders and near novices something to aim for, something notably absent in most TTs. The long survival of the event should speak for itself.
The number of participating clubs is not fixed, but it has usually been four, and the organisation of the event (not a huge task) rotates annually, so each member club woul promote every fourth year. Over the years there have been many participating clubs, mostly now long forgotten names (eg The Spelthorne CC) and now we have the situation where two clubs have dropped out (Weybridge and Westerley).
In the coming year we, the survivors, need to find more clubs to come into the event. What about the lfgss cc? If any of you are members of clubs which could be interested please be aware that you would be welcome. I suggest you contact me by PM in the first place.