2018 Membership due
A happy new year to you and it is hoped the winter cycling is going safe and well !! Now that we have entered 2018 it is that time of year when the annual club membership is required to be renewed. If you remember at the 2017 AGM it was agreed that the annual club membership fee would remain at £20, but to encourage members to renew their membership at the start of the calendar year the renewal fee would increase to £25 from 1st February. Previously the club has had to issue reminders well into the calendar year for membership renewals, so it is hoped the above details will minimise/avoid this re-occurring. Hopefully you understand why this was agreed at the AGM. Payment can be sent via bank transfer or paypal (info@mfcc.org.uk). Membership can also be purchased through the website where there is an additional 90p charge to cover processing fees. For more information...2017/2018 Winter Schedule
We are now on the winter schedule. Tuesdays Turbo or Core session from 6-8pm at Grebe Hall, Drakies. Cost is £2 per session. Bicycle+turbo required for turbo sessions and exercise mat required for core sessions. Starts from 7th November. Saturdays Saturday rides now start at 9am from Castle St car park and will be longer and slower than the summer chaingang rides. Sundays Usual Sunday runs from 9am at Castle St car park. Hector will take a second group on a longer ride on the last Sunday of each month (starting 29th October) which will include a cafe stop. Money required if you want cake! Cyclocross The first event of the North series is on Sunday 12th November 2017 at Burnside Wood, Killen. Entry is through British Cycling only, no entries will be accepted on the day....2017 AGM Minutes
MFCC AGM 2017 – Minutes (pdf)Notice of AGM And Draft Agenda
The MFCC AGM 2017 will take place on Monday 11th September from 7pm at Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop. Draft Agenda Welcome & Apologies Reports 2.1 Chairs Report 2.2 Club Captains Report 2.3 Treasurers Report Membership Fees for 2018 3.1 Standard Membership 3.2 Second claim membership 3.3 Junior Membership Club Kit Club Communications Club sessions 6.1 Winter 6.2 Summer Race Organisation for 2018 Club Expenditure Appointments Any Other Business (A.O.B) If you have any items for the agenda please contact the chair (Chris Goddard) or the Secretary (Susan...2016 AGM Minutes
The 2016 Annual General Meeting of Moray Firth Cycling Club took place at 7pm on Monday the 21st November 2016 at Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop. Minutes from the 2016 AGM2017 Kit Orders
In Preparation for the 2017 season the club will be making a kit orders for Bioracer Kit and MFCC Hoodies. Hoodies Deadline: 24th December 2016 Hoodies will be a unisex pull over style, with a red lining to the hood. They will be printed and embroidered in a similar style to previous editions. Cost £20, payable on order. Money, size and quantity to Kenny Riddle before X-mas 2016. (You can drop your order and money in at bikes of inverness, 39 Grant Street) There is a manufacturers size guide here Bioracer Kit Deadline: 31st December 2016 Eric Davidson will co-ordinate a bioracer kit order for early 2017. In order for kit to arrive in time for spring 2017 races the deadline for orders is end of 2016. Ordering Please select the style, size and quantity from the order form, and email to Eric Davidson (ericsmithdavidson@gmail.com). 50% of your order total is payable on order, the remaining balance on receipt of the kit. Payment by bank transfer, cheque or cash. Let Eric know your preferred method and he’ll let you know the details. Note prices on the order form are excluding VAT (20%). Which Size? Manufactures size guide Bioracer kit tends has a ‘racing fit’ if you are unsure of style or size, ask around to see if your clubmates can offer advice, or a try...AGM 2016, Notice and Draft Agenda
Date: Monday 21st November 2016 Doors: open from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Venue: Velocity Cafe & Bicycyle Workshop, 1 crown Avenue, Inverness, IV2 3NF Tea/Coffee and soft drinks will be available. 2015 Minutes Minutes of the 2015 AGM Draft Agenda Welcome & Apologies Reports Chairs Report Club Captains Report Treasurers Report Membership Fees for 2017 Standard Membership Second claim membership Junior Membership Club Kit Club Communications Club sessions Winter Summer Race Organisation for 2016 Club Expenditure Club Appointments Chair Secretary Capitan Treasurer CTT Reps Any Other Business...Podium for Natalie in Scottish Women’s Road Race Series 2016
Moray Firth CC rider Natalie Munro has finished third in the season long Scottish Womens Road Race Series. The Series is made up of five road races across the season. The first race back in May was organised by MFCC. 14 May 2016 Munlochy (near Inverness), Moray Firth CC 5 June 2016 Tour de Gladhouse , Edinburgh RC 14 August 2016 Sharon Argue Memorial (Falkirk) 27 August 2016 Feew-side (Banchory), Deeside Thistle 11 September 2016 Sally Anne Low Memorial (Aviemore), Cairngorm CC Natalie earned her podium spot by finishing consistently well in all the races; never out of the top 10. Her highest place finish was in the Few-side Race in Aberdeen where she achieved a podium place. 1. Genevieve Whitson (Isorex Cycling Team) 2. Amanda Tweedie (Velocity 44 Stirling) 3. Natalie Munro (Moray Firth CC) More information Full results and points from Scottish Cycling...Cromarty Stage Race Report
Now in its 6th Edition the Cromarty Stage Race is a firm favourite with Scottish Roadies. Laura reports on how it went. Prologue (4.2miles) – The wind blows you from Jemimaville Neutralising riders by banning TT bikes this year did not seem to slow the times any! A strong westerly at the riders back meant that the times were rapid with the winner, John Archibald of Pro Vision Cycling, averaged 34.5 mph over the 4.2 mile course. His team mate posted the second fasted time at 9 seconds back and the newly crowned Scottish Vet Road Race Champion, Andrew Bruce of Kinross CC, posted 3rd at 10 seconds. The ever smiling Andrew told me his secret but seeing the photos now I realise they were all riding ‘Peter Sagan’ style with forearms resting on the handlebars. Top Junior was Stephen Dent of Spokes RT at 39 seconds which was impressive on junior gearing. Full stage 1 results: mfcc.org.uk/results/cromarty-stage-race-stage-1-prologue Stage 2 (52miles) – Wind, Attack, Wind, Attack, Break Away Turning into the headwind to start the stage a bunch of 62 riders hit it from the off and the attacks came as soon as the flag was dropped. A break was established within the first 5 miles consisting of Grant Martin (Spokes RT), Alastair McNicol (Dooleys RT) and Wilson Renwick (Parentini Test Team). Along the flat coast road Daniel Nieto (TBW Team Bottechia) and Matthew Cartlidge (Kuota-Spinergy-GSG) bridged and they had 56 seconds at one point but already down to 35 seconds as they swung left up the first climb of the day. Not too steep but long enough...Twitter posts
In light of the First Minister's recent announcement, tomorrow's MFCC Road Ride is cancelled. When Scottish Cycling clarify the exact guidelines for future Club rides, we will advise all MFCC members. In the meantime, ride your bike safely and take care.
MFCC Sunday's Gravel is meeting at 08.00 hrs at the Rugby Club, Canal Park (face coverings please) Ice tyres advised, up over the GGW to Boblainy. Ride time approx 3.5 hrs. Registration here by 18.00 hrs tonight - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Further info at mfcc.org.uk
Happy New Year folks!! Club rides are planned for this weekend but given the freezing conditions ice tyres are required for anyone wishing to join either club ride. As part of the current restrictions, please complete the online registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…