Eagle Road Club

Cycling Weekly

I have just submitted details of the Eagle to Cycling Weekly under their "Club of the week" series.  Hopefully they will let us know when our club will be published so we can all have a good read.

One of the things they ask for is "famous riders who are or have been in the club".  This is what I told them

• George White was a founder member of the club and Olympic hopeful.  He went on to set many national age records
• Albert Ayton and “Nevvie” Edwards were prolific on the tandem setting many national records
• Tony Woodcock was an Eagle before going on to be an independent, and is still riding today
• Bob Cary was in the Eagle as a youngster and went on to become a professional rider in the 70’s and 80’s
• Ray Eden wore the blue and gold for many years and was national 100 mile champion
• And now we have Phil Hersey who is our first “first cat” roadman and of course Chris Baldwin who is winning national championships in his age category.

Clubroom

Next Eagle Clubroom will be this Weds, the 20tj Jan at the

Valley Hill Christian Fellowship Society,

Buckhust Hill, IG10 3AE

We have the room from 8:00 pm onwards, hope to see you there.

Clubroom on Weds 6th Jan 8:00 pm

The next social event in the diary is our evening clubroom on Weds the 6th Jan, for an 8:00 pm start  This is where we meet up over a cup of tea to organise all things cycling and all things Eagle.  Dave Youell has found us a room in Loughton - the  location is on the juction of Roding Road and Valley Hill.

Hope to see you there, as we all need a bit of encouragement to keep cycling over the winter don't we?

Clubrun from the Clubhouse Sun 3rd Jan

The Stortford possee will most likely go for a run also on this first Sunday in 2010.  Aiming for a 9:00 depart from the clubhouse.  Check with tony if you want to know more.

Sunday 3rd Jan Clubrun from the Castle

Looks like there will be a few Eagles out this Sunday meeting at the Castle for a 9:00 am start.

Check with Damian if you fancy going along. Especially with the weather the way it is.

Monday Clubrun

A few of us are going out for a clubrun on Monday 28th, meeting at the clubhouse at 9-00 am. Come along if you want a bit of fresh air to get over Christmas.

Clubroom

Those that have been in the club for a few years will remember the Tuesday night clubroom.  This was a place to come and socialise with your clubmates over a cup of tea and a biscuit - maybe even have a game of table tennis.

Well we are going to re-instate them with a slight twist. Rather than weekly, we are going to gather on a monthly basis,  as we think this reflects what we all want from the club.  The new location is in Loughton on the juction of Roding Road and Valley Hill.

The first evening will be Weds the 6th Jan and we will run them until the evening racing starts then take a view on whether to continue them over the Summer.

Dave Youell took on this little task so well done Dave !

James Sale wins at Hog Hill

Intent on gaining his second cat license James has started his 2010 season early. Having picked up a second last week, by winning the bunch sprint after a lone escapee took off, James went one better on Sunday by gaining his first win of the 2010 season. Again it was another bunch sprint, so the signs look good for promoti0n to 2nd cat.

There is a fair bit of racing over the winter at Hog Hill so there's plenty of chances to follow Jamzy's lead and grab some early points.

Cippo
Presents The
EAGLE ROAD CLUB’S
86TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE & 2009 AWARDS EVENING
30TH JANUARY 2010
17.45 HOURS
In the
Banqueting Suite
Of the
Metropolitan Police Sports & Social Club
High Road Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6BD

Yes Ladies & Gentlemen we are celebrating our 86th Dinner & Dance, so what better way than to come along & join in the party!!!!!!!!!
The celebration begins at 17.45 Hrs when the bar opens in the banqueting suite for pre dinner drinks (not included in your ticket).
My right hand man Mick the Chip O’Malley will be asking you to take your seats at 6.30 for dinner, as I compare your evening and welcome our guests with a three course meal to follow.
This year’s taste bud teaser will be Norwegian Prawn Cocktail, followed by Entrecote Borderlaise (Cannelloni for our veggies), accompanied by Sauté potatoes and seasonal mixed Veg, finishing with a choice of Lemon Tarte with Cornish Clotted Cream or Fruits of the Forest Cheesecake, Tea or Coffee & after dinner Mints, when the raffle tickets will go on sale!!! And I can confirm already that some friends & members have donated some lovely prizes!!
Having toasted Her Majesty the Queen, I will invite our guest & response speaker to the floor!!!!
And, after the speakers, a Cabaret?? Well there maybe a little something tucked up my sleeve but the only way to find out is to come along and enjoy the evening!!
So having been entertained, the 2009 awards will be presented by the Presidents lady, and President himself.
With the formal part of the evening over, we will move a few tables & chairs & I will have pleasure in relaxing a little & passing you over to Mick & Pete our DJ’s for the evening Chip ‘n’ Spin for the disco. As with any of our dinners it won’t take Chip ‘n’ Spin long before they have all you “Strictly Come Dancing” wanna bees on the floor gigging around & having a good time till around Midnight finishing with a half hour to wind down and say farewell to your friends until the next dinner!!
This is our Gala Night & a chance for the ladies to wear their Ball Gowns & the gents Dinner Suits, so the Attire is smart casual please!
Adult tickets have been frozen again at £30 for the 6th Year running, but we have had to increase child tickets to £20 for the under 16’s on the day of the event.
I can accommodate 120 guests!!!!!!!! Let’s make it a BIG PARTY to remember by you bringing your friends & family.
So open your diaries to Saturday 30th January 2010 & write in EAGLE ROAD CLUBS 86th DINNER DANCE &AWARDS EVENING, at The Metropolitan Police Sports & Social Club, High Road, Chigwell, Essex. Bar opens; 17.45 Hours.
Formal invitations have been posted to you, which you should have received by the time you read this advert. I would be grate full if you will send back your reservation slip ASAP. I would also be even more grate full of the guests that decide not to come & enjoy the evening to return your No Thanks reservation slips, which will save me the task of having to chase you down nearer the time only for you to say no thanks!!
This evening is a night to be enjoyed by all, & with this in mind I will not be accepting any ticket monies on the evening!!
Payment should be made by no later than Saturday 16th January 2010 (two weeks prior to the event), either by Cheque payable to Eagle Road Club, or cash to me in person (but as I said previously not on the evening).
I look forward to seeing you all & don’t forget……….
Make it a Date & Don’t be Late
Kind Regards
Cippo

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.