Alex Curtis and Ana Gill both took medals at theis weekend's British Schools Cycling Association regional Hard Track and Roller competitions.

Held at the Forest Town Track on Saturday in blustery conditions both riders took medals in the track and roller omnium competitions.

Open to all riders under age 16, Heanor Clarion’s Go-ride sessions take place on Wednesday evenings between 7 and 8pm.

A combination of indoor and outdoor activities are being used. Outdoors under flood lights in Shipley Park and indoors at The Bartram Centre, Stanley Common.

The activities are run by British Cycling qualified coaches and include basic riding skills, developing confidence with individual and team exercises, games and TONS of fun!!

See the latest newsletter (links on left) for specific details.

Last week the Presentation Evening and buffet took place, which was postponed from the usual late November date.

Don Flint opened proceedings with a short message of thanks to all who helped during 2008 to make the various events run smoothly.

A brief tribute was made to John Leese, who sadly passed away during the year.

Kath Leese was invited to present the trophies.

Life memberships of the club were presented to the following who over the years have given the club much support and help, and it was felt that this award was a recognition of that support and a reflection of the friendship within the club.

The new Life Members are:

• Mick and Nancy Fenton.
• John and Carol Purdy.
• Phil and Sarah Hogg.
• Anne and Martin Taylor-Wilde.
• Kath Leese.

Minutes of AGM Heanor Clarion Cycling Club
Meeting held at Heanor Miners Welfare Monday 15th December 2008, 8pm.

Attendees:
John Gott, Don Flint, Mary Gill, Ana Gill, Matt Hall, Kath Leese, Peter Roughton, David Gascoyne, Rob Parkin, Fred Parkin and Andy Turner.
Apologies:
Derek Gascoyne, Steven Palmer, Mac Lambert (Snr + Jnr).