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YES, we’re super excited to confirm our Women Only Cycling Series “Couch to 50k” is back again and the first ride is on 4th January.

The series will be held on Saturday mornings at 10.00am from our club base Cotswold Cycles in Moreton-in-Marsh (see map) the first ride will be on the 4th January is 6 miles (10k).

North Cotswold Cycle Club & Breeze Moreton-in-Marsh.

All rides will be led by our own team of experienced women ride leaders and everyone is welcome to come along and take part in these rides.

Watch out for more information shortly.

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Attention Calling Ladies Only

Morning all, NCCC are looking for additional volunteers to help and assist in the monthly women only rides.

As you know we also have the return of the popular Couch to 50k women’s series starting in January, so ideally to enable the monthly ride to carry on alongside the Couch to 50k NCCC we will need circa 6 more assists.

So, if you want to help and assist please respond via this WhatsApp group or any of the links below and we’ll put you down .

No qualifications needed as training and advice will be given.

Alternatively if can think of any other club member that may help please give them a gentle nudge.

This is purely for additional people to support in our great women’s section.

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Website www.northcotswoldcc.org.uk

Please note that all NCCC scheduled rides for tomorrow Sunday 8th December are unfortunately cancelled.

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Website www.northcotswoldcc.org.uk

Please note that all NCCC scheduled rides for tomorrow are cancelled. This also includes the monthly Ladies Only Ride.

The club will monitor the weather for Sunday and update accordingly but unfortunately tomorrow is a wipe out for us .

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Advance Notice Ladies Only Ride.Continue reading“Next Ladies Only Christmas Ride 7th December 10.00am”

MINUTES FROM THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF NORTH COTSWOLD CYCLING CLUB
TIME: 10AM ON THE 24TH of NOVEMBER 2022, REVOLTUION CAFÉ, COTSWOLD CYCLES
1. Welcome and Introductions – Jeremy Griffiths
2. Apologies for Absence
Simon Jones, Graham Franklin, Heather Salter.
3. Approved.
Approval of Previous AGM Minutes
4. Chairmans Report
Given by Jeremy Griffiths in Simon Jones’ absence.
5. Ride Captain Report
Seeing a good turnout for rides, with lots of members now wearing the club kit. Huge variety
of rides are on offer, during the summer season, Monday is the only day that there is no club
ride going out. The ride captain acknowledged all the ride leaders and ride organisers, but
noted the work done by Ian Humpries with regards to planning of new routes for the route
bank.
6. See appendix.
Treasurers Report – Marcus Hearle
7. Membership Report
Membership is at an all-time high, with 218 members. The increase in female membership
numbers was acknowledged: NCCC year on year growth as follows:

Total Members         Total Women Members
2023      190                  38 (20%)
2024      218                  63 (28%)

Paul flint is actively engaging with British Cycling South with regards to membership
initiatives. They have also given access to their Facebook page for postings that increase
awareness.
8. Election of Officers:
It was noted that some new faces to the committee would be good, as this brings new ideas and initiatives.
Committee Role Name
Chairman Jeremy Griffiths
Vice Chair Simon Jones
Club Secretary Laura Baskeyfield
Treasurer Marcus Hearle (noted this would be looking to step back in future)
Club Welfare Officer Simon Jones
Chair of Youth Initiative James Garstin (with support)
Race Secretary Henry Eve
Club Ride Captain Martin Lewis
Membership Secretary Marton Lewis
Publicity & Communications Officer Paul Flint
Social Secretary REMAINS OPEN
General Committee – 1 James Barlow
General Committee – 2 Simon Taylor
General Committee – 3 Andrew Bray
General Committee – 4 Rachel Davies
General Committee – 5 Simon Richards
General Committee – 6 Will Biggart
9. Formal Adoption of Clubs Constitution
Club constitution has previously been circulated.
10. AOB
• Club Away Days
• Training Camps
• Velodrome Trip
• Downhill Enduro Trail @ FOD with Katie Charlton
• Expectation on what the committee involves
11. Closing Remarks

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY 6th JANUARY , 7PM AT THE REVOLUTION CAFE

Appendix:
1. Treasurer’s report for 2024
Cash in hand at the bank was £6,082 as of 29th October 2024. This is £694 less than last year,
which is in-line with financial plan of reducing the balance by up to £1000 if suitable investment
opportunities are identified.
Income
The main income for the club was generated from membership £1887. This was £264 higher
than previous years due to increase membership numbers as the membership fee remained
fixed.
Expenditure
The main areas of expenditure were as follows:
• Ride Leader training £1401
• Website hosting/maintenance £220
• Fees for British Cycling & CTT £141
• Grand tour Sunday £101
• Picnic ride £375
• Club kit stock sold)
£158 (this should be recovered when remaining 3 jerseys
• NCCC mudflaps £95 (this will be recovered once sold)
• Bank charges £60
There have been some savings this year in particular there hasn’t been a race team or young
rider sponsorship this year.
In addition, £1300 was raised for Midlands Air Ambulance from the raffle, Humphrey’s
Christmas coffee ride, Ritchie Reliability Ride and the bring and buy sale. We also donated
equipment and clothes to CFC from the bring and buy sale.
Future fees
The club balance has gradually reduced over the last 5 years, in line with the financial plan.
However, this is not sustainable indefinitely therefore expenditure and revenue will need to be
aligned. It is therefore proposed to raise the adult fees to £15.00 per annum.
This will be the first rise in fees in the Club’s history.

AGM REVISED START TIME -10.00AM Sunday 24th November.

With the news that all this weekend’s rides are cancelled due to Storm Bert, please note that Sunday’s Club Annual General Meeting is still going ahead, but with a later start time of 10.00 AM at Cotswold Cycles.

Please come along, the AGM is for all members and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible.

Grab a drink and take part in shaping your club for the year ahead.

The Revolution café is of course open as normal on Saturday and Sunday and the crew would be delighted to see you.

As a British Cycling affiliated club, you can join us via our club page below.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/6068/north-cotswold-cc/#join

Be great to see you!

“Proud supporters of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Cyclists Fighting Cancer ”

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Website www.northcotswoldcc.org.uk

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Just a reminder that it is our AGM meeting this Sunday morning, 24th November 2024 at 9.00am at the Revolution Café.

The meeting is for ALL MEMBERS and we encourage as many of you as possible to attend.

Shorter club rides will take place after the AGM and details will be sent in the normal way via email and WhatsApp.

Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Sunday.

Committee Meeting Minutes 4th November 2024

a) Present were Simon J (Acting Chair) , Marcus H, Simon T, Jeremy G, Martin L, Andrew B and Paul F.

Apologies received from Laura B, Henry E, and Rachael D

b) Previous meeting minutes were approved

c) Matters arising from previous meeting &actions:

1. NCCC Casual wear hoodie: Sourced by Jeremy and now available to buy in the shop price £45. Please order by the end of November

2. Club kit window opened and closed by Simon

3. Logo on website updated by Martin

d) Chairman / Vice-Chairman’s report: AGM arrangements:

1. 24th November at 9:00am pre the rides (Sign In sheet needed Simon J)

2. Committee nominations: we put the proposed names on the AGM agenda (which has been sent out to members via email and WhatsApp).

3. Jeremy G has agreed to stand for election as Club Chairman. There were no other nominees.

a) New Constitution to be formally adopted at the AGM (also circulated to all members via email and WhatsApp)

e) Treasurer’s report: Marcus H will propose at the AGM that the club subscription be raised from the current £10 to £15 for adults, the junior membership fee to remain at £5. This is the first time since the club was inaugurated that an increase in fees has been proposed, but will help ensure that the club has sufficient funds to maintain a healthy bank balance and to be able to fund training and events

f) Ride Captain’s Report: Martin L noted that 

1. Mudguards not needed yet, but members will be advised to fit them as soon as wet weather forecasted

2. Ride Leaders: its slightly disappointing to note that the newly trained Ride Leaders haven’t led more rides. Martin will note this on next weekends ride email and ask for all Ride leaders to look at the online Ride Leader diary and see if they can volunteer for some of the unfilled vacancies.

g) Digital & Social Media Officer’s Report: Paul F said he had been approached by British Cycling (BC) who wish to do a “Spotlight” feature on the club as our numbers are growing steadily and we have a strong female contingent. The committee welcomed this interest and will cooperate fully. We will also invite a representative of BC to our annual dinner and awards night in the new year.

h) Membership Secretary Report: We continue to grow in numbers and currently have 216 members of which 28% are female.

i) Any Other Business:

1. A representative of the Air Ambulance Charity, Nicole, will attend our Sunday after ride coffee session at the Rev café on the 1stDecember to encourage members to buy Air Ambulance Charity Christmas Cards.

2. Simon T is planning to have a series of longer rides in the new year starting with 80 miles in May building up to 15o miles in August!

3. Future Events: Club dinner and awards night probably in January 25 and a Cycle Jumble sale probably in March 25.

j) Date of next meeting: to be agreed at the AGM