Barry Rolfe
We are very sad to advise the passing of Barry Rolfe, a former leader with the West Surrey CTC Group.
Barry died of natural causes whilst out riding last Thursday. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife, Jacqui, and all his family and colleagues.
Barry had been a member of West Surrey CTC since 2010 and until a year ago was the Intermediates group leader. He was a prime mover in successfully restoring the group back to full health in 2013. It was typical of Barry that he put a great deal of effort into the rides he led, often doing a dry run and emailing details ahead of the day.
He laid down a standard that we all endeavour to follow today. A dignified, eloquent, courteous, wonderful man, he was much loved and will be greatly missed by us all.
The funeral will be public and so will be the wake at the local Parkstone Yacht Club where Barry was Commodore (http://www.burghfieldsailing.org/) on Friday 13th February at 1145 AM, at the Church of Transfiguration, Camford Cliffs, Poole.
The weather forecast indicates that it will remain very cold overnight and into tomorrow, with rain during the morning highly likely. Rico will be unable to ride, sensibly taking another week to recuperate – and hoping for warmer weather next Wednesday! If there is ice likely tomorrow (and the forecast rain makes that more of a possibility) then I, too, would think that it is more sensible not to ride, and will therefore not be leading. I will decide tomorrow, and will post any notice of cancellation on this site by 8.30 latest, so please keep a look out. Alternatively, you may wish to phone me (01276-681131
01276-681131)
01276-681131)A message from Rob Foster, an East Sussex CTC member:
Dear CTC Group
I am a CTC Member (East Sussex), and wondered if anyone in your group might like to join this cycling adventure, described below. If you can pass the word on to cyclists in your area, that would be great!
We seek 2 more experienced cycle tourers to join Rob & Steve. The plan to cycle from The BLACK Sea to The NORTH Sea – Istanbul to Cuxhaven, The distance is c. 3,500 km/2,000 miles. I reckon on a 2 month trip home/home with about 50 cycling days, average ~74 km (46 miles)/day.
The first half would be using cheap hotels/hostels in E Europe, then
camping through Czech & Germany. Time will be spent doing some tourist stuff & rest days. Cost guess £2,000 to £2,500 all in.Route is fly to Istanbul on June 15 , do W Turkey, cross Bulgaria, Romania taking in scenic Transylvania, Hungary, bit on the Danube to nr. Vienna, head N into Czech to reach the Elbe, follow that on the Elbe cycle way to the N Sea at Cuxhaven, train/ferry home for tea & medals – Note that this is NOT a guided trip – just a group of cyclists who will share an adventure. (Will take small roads, not motorways!!)
Let me know if you are interested and I will provide more info – contact Rob on rob.as.foster@gmail.com.
Thanks
A reminder that the annual dinner will be held at The Mill at Elstead on Saturday 28th February. Chris Juden, Technical Officer of of CTC for over 30 years, and our own President, has kindly agreed to talk at the dinner.
Pre booking is essential by 14 February latest, please see the attached for details of menu and booking arrangements.