For club members who are unfamiliar with Open Cycle Races, I would like to invite you on behalf of Stratford Cycling Club to come and see what these events are all about. This might encourage you to either try a race or come and help out at one of our own events.

Despite record membership, we are still struggling to get enough people to come and help out. These events require people to help with organising, catering, marshaling, car park directing and other duties.

The upside of mashaling is you can see all the excitement of a race from close quarters, sample Heather's delicious homemade goodies and feel part of the fastest growing cycle club in the Midlands. If you are unsure of helping out, then you will be paired with someone who has previous experience. The races are usually held in the mornings and help is only needed for a few hours.

The downside of not getting enough marshals is that, in future we won't be able to hold these Club events. And if other clubs have the same issue, there will be no more racing.

There are 4 annual events:
Open Time Trial (April) - contact organiser
League of Vets Race (May) - contact organiser
Spuik/Women's Road Race (June 21st) - contact organiser
50% off all Spuik cycling products for helpers on the day and BBQ afterwards in Shottery.
Cyclo Cross (November 22nd) - contact organiser

If you are able to help at any of these events or would like to come down and spectate, or even race, please contact me and I will put you in touch with the relevant person and give you any directions you may need.

Thank you for reading this email and we hope to see you at the next event.

Kind regards

Miranda Harris
Secretary SCC