Gala Cycling Club

Gala CC end of season report

Gala Cycling Club held their Sixty Fourth Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 5^th October. Written is a brief summary of activities discussed.

President, Scot Purves, stated that there had been an increase in the popularity and membership of the club.

Gala CC is now represented at the Scottish Borders Cycling Development Group; the aim of this group is to develop youth cycling within the Borders.

Race Organiser, David Johnston, gave a brief round - up of events: he reported on the Gordon Arms Mountain Time Trial stating that 30 riders had taken part. It was won by Barry McGurk of Glasgow Couriers in 54.20.Gary Robson was the first Gala rider home in 54.49. Five Gala riders competed in this event. In the John Fairburn Memorial Time Trial 26 riders took part.The event was won by Silas Goldsworthy of Sandy Wallace Cycles in 55.34. Gary Robson had a time of 55.43 which secured the East of Scotland Championship. Jessica Wilson Young also set a new ESCA record of 59.42. In the Jimmy Rae Memorial 30 riders took part. The event was won by Gary Robson in 21.46.

The inaugural running of the Sportive was a huge success exceeding all expectations. There were 107 entries, fantastic weather and positive feedback from competitors. It is planned to run another Sportive on July 1^st 2012.

The new club kit has been proved popular by riders as it takes its colours back to grass roots.

With regard to the history of the club a lot of information has been received, photographs, club cards etc. A big thank you to all who have contributed especially Vic Murray for his input. During the winter it is hoped to collate as much possible and put this on Gala CC web site.

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Club Kit Order October 2011

 We are putting together an order for Club clothing as soon as possible. If you follow the links these will take you to Endura's Web Site and allow you to download their catalaogue.

Can you please supply the following info Product Code, Size and quantity.

Endura http://www.endura.co.uk

Catalog http://www.endura.co.uk/Dept.aspx?dept_id=204

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Hi everyone,
As I briefly mentioned at the AGM, my dad is currently two weeks into his charity Tour de France ride in aid of three charities. I know that many of you were supportive of his 2006 tour ride, for various charities, so if you would like to learn more about this ride and support it, the details are at:  www.charitytours.org

You can also see a profile on what my dad is doing in the October edition of 'Cycling Plus', page 34. There's also an online auction at the end of the ride - all details on the website.

Regards

Jeremy

Wednesday evening was the last cycling event of the season. Everyone was in a positive frame of mind, wishing that all Time Trials were only five miles. Graeme Lawrie made a comeback this week securing first place in 12.03, followed in hot pursuit by Alistair Meikle , who has just reached his peak as the season finishes, in 12.08. In third place was David Johnston in 12.20.