5th March, Annual Lunch at Cheam

Cobham to Cheam -The Annual Coming Together at Prezzo

 

Ray - Leader of the 'A's, safeguarding his options

The impenetrable vaults of Fudger in Chief

 

 

 Some of the aforementioned gentleman 'alphas', including an alpha lady!

 Once in the year we all come together to share lunch as a cycling community

Some of the worthy (and perhaps not so worthy) winners

And who might these be? Our thanks to Lynda for making this possible.

I'm not sure who will write a ride report for today, so here are a few pictures and words of thanks and appreciation to those who made it possible and to all those who came to make it happen. I'm sure that we all enjoyed our different rides with leaders Ray, Ed and Steph in brilliant sunshine from Cobham to our lunchtime venue at Prezzo in Cheam Village. For some reason, Ray chose to ride on a gear of 68, perhaps to show his disciples what is possible, as well as to work up an appetite. The venue as always is so pleasant and the  lunch almost an enjoyable extra. 

We must thank Tim, as our newlly appointed District Secretary, for all the work that he has already put in to our Group in so many ways, not least in organising our photo competition, as well as coordinating the collection and engraving of shields and trophies for presentation today. Little did he know what he was letting himself in for at the AGM. Next year I'm sure that he will be much wiser. Already we owe him a great debt of gratitude. Our thanks also to our Chairman Colin Quemby for the presentations, as well as all the work behind the scenes that most of us never see. We must not forget our Fudger in Chief, Simon, who is guiding us in the ways of financial rectitude, that will put the CEs of our maggot ridden banks to shame - if only they knew the meaning of the word 'shame'!' Maggot' they probably do understand.

Finally, we must thank all those ride leaders who, week after week, make our rides possible and so enjoyable. Without them we have no Club. We depend on them and on new prospective leaders to take their courage in both hands and offer to lead and play their part to contribute to our pleasure, as well as enhance their own enjoyment and sense of satisfaction.

Oh, and by the way, did you know that Gordon Seabright, the newly appointed Chief Executive of The CTC has resigned and will be leaving in May? Does anybody fancy throwing their cap into the ring, or does it seem all too much like the EC rather than the CTC?

Who knows what will be the outcomes of our shared sense of community today?  Who is to fathom the ways of destiny?

Jeff