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Ruth and Tony carter in Bawtry
 Section News
Summer Evening Meetings Launched
Tony Carter is organising a series
of Mid-Week Evening Rides for those
who cannot get out on Sundays and
for those who can't get enough cycling fixes. The format will be to meet at the
destinations, shown below, at 7:30 pm, rather than in Pontefract to ride out.

The 1st meetings are:
Clive at Knaresborough Summer 2003  
21st April -- King's Arms, Heath
19th May -- Lord of The Manor, Crofton
22nd June -Blue Bell, Wentbridge
Section Secretary Tony Carter
and daughter Ruth in Bawtry.
Addingham Ride out Lunch Pontefract Family Rides
Graham Lawrence has
DA Ride Out Lunch tickets
to be held on 3rd April.
Tickets are priced at £3
 Wakefield MDC is organising a series of rides
from Pontefract Park, aimed at families and novices. The rides will take place on 19th April, 7th June and 19th July.

If anyone can help by leading a ride, please contact Claire Bishop, Wakefield MDC's
Cycling Officer on 01924 306060

Clive Morris 2004
Attendance Winner
 
  Bookings for 2005 York Rally.
 Graham Lawrence is taking bookings for those
wishing to camp at the 2005 York rally.

Tony Carter is doing the same for those wishing to stay at York Youth Hostel during the rally..

This year's rally promises to be bigger and better
than ever with many events not to be missed
Italian Cycling Holidays
Pat McAvoy is pleased to offer up to six people at a time
the chance to share with him the delights of cycling in
Italy. Two options are available, each offering up to 14
days in which to explore Italy's unique countryside and
way of life.

Based in the small hamlet of Poggi in part of a recently
renovated farmhouse on the Tuscan-Umbrian border
mid-way between Florence and Rome and offering a
range of led day rides, or as a base for self-arranged
longer excursions.
Each option includes: Circular tour of Lake Trasimeno,
largest lake on the Italian peninsula. Cycle to
Montepulciano, famous for its Vino Nobile. Visit the
scenicVal D'Orcio and its 1000 year old Pilgrim's oak.
Opportunuties to visit Florence, Rome, Assisi and
Orvieto

Holiday availability: Easter to June. and
September to October

Temperatures in July and August can reach the
high 30s C. Cycle touring is therefore not
recommended during these months.
Only sun loving, experienced cyclists should
consider this time of year.

Option 1: Fly Thompson Air from Robin Hood Airport
with your bike to Pisa. Led ride to Poggi, overnight stays
in Pisa and Siena.

Option 2: Fly to Pisa, Rome or Ancona using a carrier
of your choice and then travel to Poggi via public
transport. Bike hire is available from Castiglioni del Lago
New West Yorkshire Kit launched
  Site changes

Cycing kit; Jackets and Jerseys in the new colours
of the West Yorkshire DA is now available

Details, Design / Prices and Dates here.

Spring and early Summer
Sunday Rides Published.
Summer Evening Rides
and Pub meetings launched
News Update.
Apr Mag On Line
  Cycle Tour of Ireland
A week long cycle/camping tour of Ireland to take place around April/May
is being planned.

Approx Distance will be 550 miles. Details Rob Lawcock.
 Sandy Clark reports progress with Wakefield MDC

Sandy has reported that the last few months have seen the campaigning
effort of Pontefract Section of CTC come to fruition after over three years
of tireless work from the section's members.

He added that after inauspicious beginnings, there are now clear signs of
a more positive commitment from Wakefield MDC. We can now look
forward to the serious promotion of cycling and the provision of good
cycling infrastructure in the Wakefield district.

For a fuller account of Sandy's views, see the Campaigning Page.
For further information contact:
Mr Patrick McAvoy,
I Poggio 12
Villastrada 06060 PG
ITALY Tel no. 0039 075 9527187		  
  2004 Annual Report
  Membership

  Sept 2003 - 128,
  Sept 2004 - 126

  AGM
  14 attended

 Sunday Rides
   Well attended

 Activities
Xmas Lunch Lotherton Hall 25 present
7 Members attend Addingham ride out lunch
5 Members in Prince of Wales Hospice Cyclothon
10 camped at York Rally,many others attended
over weekend
Bill Houlder on Wakefield Disrict tLocal Access Forum
Graham Lawrance (WYDA Delegate) and Bill Houlder
(Right to Ride rep) attended CTC Yorks & Humber
Region Meetings.
7 Members at Tockwith Carol Service
14 members at Coxwold Church Service
Graham Lawrance and Bill Houlder attend
CTC Birthday Rides
Several members have attended Wakefield Cycle
Users Forum mtgs
Joan Hardcastle toured in France and did CTC
Tour of Trossachs
Graham Lawrance organised a National Bike Week ride
for the WCUF
Members did Coast to Coast Double
Rob Laycock did Solo Tour of Wales and the Midlands
Chris and Serena Westerman Tour Northumbria
Members did Great Yorkshire Bike Ride
Bill Ross and Hubert Shaw Tour Spain using Bike Bus
Graham Lawrance did long solo tour of Midlands
Graham Lawrance resigns as Secretary