Eagle Road Club

Clubhouse Working Day

I know we had several DIY days last year up at our clubhouse, but there are a couple of jobs that need doing before the worst of the winter sets in. Sun Dec 13th has been suggested as a good date so lets go for that.

jobs that need doing, from the top of my head

1. Some of the bricks at the back of the clubhouse need replacing

2. The windows need re-puttying. One or two have been done, but there are a quite a few more that are in a bad state

3. The carpet join in the main room needs some strong glue

4. The yellow wall needs a good clean and probably a nice new coat of paint

5. Need to re-hang the bedroom door

6. A little bit of gardening

If we get some idea of numbers jacket potatoes can be provided for lunch, and of course I am sure we will get a bonfire going. It will be a nice Winters day, so what do you say?

One or two Eagles may get up there early and go for a quick spin before getting stuck in to the DIY. Check out the members area for more detail or get in touch with Tony or Cippo if you want to find out more.

Clubruns on Sun 29th Nov

Looks like there will be a couple of clubruns going on this Sunday.

Damien is going to lead a ride from the Castle at 8:00 am, although it is best to check with him the precise details. Probably a 3 to 4 hour ride.

Tony is going to lead a ride from the Clubhouse starting at 9:00 am, aiming for 3 hours duration.  The clubhouse will be opened if you need to bring your car up. 

Club Dinner

The Eagle Road Club Annual Dinner Dance and Awards/Prize Presentation will be held in the Banqueting Suite within the Metropolitan Police Sports & Social Club, Cihgwell Essex, on Saturday 30th January 2010, Bar opens at 17.45pm, guests to be seated for dinner very, very prompt at 18.30pm.

I am beging to get all the necessary sorted out. So for all our knew members can you personally email me at alan.mcardle2@ntlworld.com with your home address so i can add you onto the mailing list, many thanks.

I will be freezing the ticket prices again this year, Adults £30, Children (under 16's) £20. The evening dress code is smart attire! Invitations will will be posted out within the next couple of weeks. Your family and friends are more than welcome to join us on the clubs biggest social event of the year....!!!!

Many thanks Cippo

Glenn Grant's Charity Ride

Dear all

Next June I’ll be riding a charity cycle ride from Marble Arch London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

I’m hoping for sponsorship, which will go to James Whale’s fund for Kidney Cancer. Whatever you might think of him as a broadcaster, he suffered kidney cancer, nearly died and now uses his position to help other sufferers. Around 10 people die each day from this disease and of course many others have their health affected.

Nikki helps the Charity with both paid and voluntary work (long story and you can ask her at a Club event why) and of course she’s roped me into riding this event.

It won’t be a highly organised affair – we’re hoping for around 20 riders and Nik will be driving the support van. That way we keep costs down and more money raised goes where it’s needed.

I’ve set up a sponsorship page, so if you feel you can donate please go to it – I’ll need all the encouragement I can get!

If you want to ride, then let me know. So far the confirmed riders are from all backgrounds/abilities, included some who have survived the disease.

My sponsorship page is www.virginmoneygiving.com/glenngrant

More info about the charity at http://www.jameswhalefund.org/

Thanks in advance and apologies if you also receive this as an email

Best wishes

Glenn Grant

Mince Pie Evening

This is the next event on our social calender and its on Wednesday the 9th December, to be held at the Cricket club,  Nutter Lane, Wansted, E11 2JA . Guests will be welcome, so if you are thinking of joining the club and would like to meet us in our casual clothes then come along.

This is always a very enjoyable evening being a pre Christmas opportunity to socialise with your clubmates over a cup of tea and a mince pie of course.

15th Nov - big social ride from the clubhouse

Let's all make a big effort and all get out for a clubrun on this November date - all decked out in blue and gold it will be a fantastic sight.

We can all start off together then split into two groups part way through the ride.

Lots of coffee, tea and healthy snacks back at the clubhouse afterwards to go along with chatting and bantering with your best mates.

I promise also that you will be back in time for your Sunday lunch.

Please spread the work to your Eagle mates that aren't so active on the internet, that way we should get a big turnout

Update: A few Eagles are going to ride up to the clubhouse from the Castle pub in Woodford.  They are meeting at 7:15 ish if you would like to join them.

Result of the Eagle Hill climb 2009

Quite an attrocious November day with a stiff, gusting breeze and much too much rain.  Congratulations to Dave Youell who recovered well from his week off in Paris to take the title from Phil Hersey in second place.

Position	Rider	Time
1	Dave Youell	1:46.9	Eagle
2	Phil Hersey	1:53.6	Eagle
3	Mark Steers	2:04.6	Hainault
4	Howard Staunton	2:08.9	Hainault
5	John Beaufoy	2:12.3	Eagle
6	Simon Hewins	2:15.7	Eagle
7	Chris Tomkins	2:31.6	Hainault
8	Dave Clarke	2:31.9	Eagle
9	Rob Dulson	2:44.9	Hainault
10	Alastair Smith	2:59.3	Hainault