The Section now has a new Chairman. Gordon has taken over as acting Chairman after Dermot's resignation.
This will last until we are able to hold the next AGM. At which time the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer all become vacant. In the event that we are unable to fill these posts the Section will close.
I am sure that you would all like to thank Dermot for the good work he has done on your behalf as Chairman.
After managing a Run in August and September we now find ourselves having to comply with the Governments rule of six. This means that we cannot proceed with the planned Runs for October and November since we have no idea how many will attend. Pub lunches are also difficult or impossible to arrange and a picnic in October and November is an unlikely prospect. 😢
There is however, no reason stop small groups of members arranging their own runs provided they number less than six. 😊 Such runs will not come under the VMCC banner but that is not important.
Should the situation change, which I doubt will happen, new information will be posted here.
Whilst Steve and I rode to the start of this event in great weather, I could not go further due to a recent back injury, so Ian has supplied this write up of his run :
We had an attendance of 9 potential riders but thereon it became that of a diminishing numbers ride. Two retuned home at the start (sorry for you Gordon), one decided not to follow the planned route, another broke down, another got fed up waiting for the back marker (Chris). After 40 minutes wait we then lost Chris, went back to look for him but no luck. The remaining three proceeded to the intended lunch stop and met up with Chris. The four of us then continued but another went home on the way back to the finish at Torrington, where the remaining three of us enjoyed a well deserved ice cream and then dispersed for home. After all this it was a lovely ride backed up with brilliant sunshine.
This ride may well be the last this year due to the new regulations which came in to play the next day, the committee will hopefully meet and sort out a programme for next year which will see us back to something like normal, watch this space.
According to my phone the weather is set fair for next Sundays 'End of Summer Run'.
Ian has sent me the proposed route, which as previously published, will now start at Widdon Down Service Station. The route will be similar to last years and finish at Torrington Common. Total distance about 66 miles.
There will be no Pub lunch-stop so you will need to bring a packed lunch.
Covid-19 has not gone away so please observe social distancing rules and bring a face mask.
After much discussion, cancellation and the like, an opportunity for an evening run appeared to be clear on the Wednesday 26th, so Chris put a note on this blog and we all did some ringing around which resulted in 8 of us arriving at the Kings Arms in Winkleigh for the meet.
I must admit that the opportunity for a ride out after the Covid troubles and the weather was very much enjoyed by myself and the other members who ventured out, Dermot took full advantage so that he arrived after a magical mystery tour of Devon!.
Naturally whilst some care was taken by our riders, I must say that the remainder of people visiting the pub seemed quite laid back about the social distancing, the pub was quite crowded and judging by the number of people entering whilst we were outside must have pretty well filled the pub.
All the worlds important matters were discussed at the table and it turned out we all pretty much had the same views so why can't the powers that be see this?, ah well at least we got it all off our chests!.
Keep an eye on the blog folks, but at the time of going to the press, the run on the 13th September is on, meet at the services Whiddon Down services usual time.
Between them, the weather and covid-19 have played havoc with all our planned events for this year. However seems to be a chance of an evening meet this Wednesday the 26th.
If the weather permits, and that is for you to decide, then we will meet at the Kings Arms, Winkleigh.
As the nights are now drawing in, and some of our lights and eyes are not what they used to be, aim to arrive between 6.30 and 7.00pm.
I hope to see you there.
When I wrote the notes for publication in the September issue of the Cub magazine we had no-one to lead this run. I am delighted to be able to tell you that Ian has kindly stepped forward to plan and lead it.
As we do not know if we can use Kirsty's Kitchen in N Tawon, the run will start instead from the Widdon Down Services.
Ian will send me details nearer the date which I will publish them hear.