Chairman's statement

"I had been riding regularly for a few years, usually on my own, before taking the plunge to join a club. I’d always thought it wouldn’t be for me after trying to hang onto the back wheel of a group who passed me only to be dropped leaving me thinking I wasn’t fast enough or fit enough to keep up.

Then a friend told me about Tickhill Velo, a friendly social club who were not all stick thin racing snakes and catered for riders of all abilities. That was in 2013 and after a couple of trial rides during which I realised my friend was right I joined. Over the last few years, I have become more and more involved with Tickhill Velo becoming a ride leader, a member of the Committee and in 2020 being elected as Chairman.

From 2012 TVC is built on a foundation of inclusive social riding where everyone in the group is encouraged and supported, a bonus is that most rides include a café stop for coffee and cake. The comradery of riding in a group helps pass the time, ultimately increasing your fitness, stamina and confidence. In my tenure as Chairman I hope to continue the development of the club working with the Committee and members to provide a varied ride program, deliver social events off the bikes and further integrate the club into the community with projects such as our Go-Ride junior development program, working with Tickhill Council on their Neighbourhood Plan offering views on potential cycling infrastructure improvements and charity fund raising activities."