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Who are we?
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It is known that there was a Cycling Club in existence in Buxton in the late 1890s and early 1900s according to reports extracted from the Buxton Advertiser and photographs shown in various historical books of the town, but no actual names of people actively involved are quoted. It is therefore taken that the present club was formed by Ron Woodward in November 1948 when the following article appeared in the Buxton Advertiser: Saturday, 13th November 1948 "A cycling club is to be formed in the district shortly. Anyone interested is invited to the first run which starts tomorrow, Sunday, at 9.00 am from The Crescent'. Ronald Woodward of 17 Forest Avenue, Buxton will supply any further information." |
In the early days, touring and club runs were the mainstay of the club with large groups assembling at The Crescent -still the meeting place of the club. [click to enlarge] |
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By the mid 1950s some members were participating in long distance reliability trials and racing with varying degrees of success. During the late 1950s there was an influx of new members aged 15/16 years old, who, whilst still at school gave the club stability and prospects for the future. |
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The 1960s proved a very difficult and challenging time for the club. Many of the younger members were getting married or moving away from the area to further their careers, leaving only about 3 or 4 active members. Serious thought was given to disbanding the club but enthusiasm and dedication to the sport won through and by the end of the decade new members began to Join. |
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In the 1970s the club went from strength to strength with more junior members joining the club and many of these members are still actively cycling today. |
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The club's 50th Anniversary in 1998. [click to enlarge] |
 By the 1980s and 90s, the club was still maintaining a healthy membership and with the advent of the new millennium the club continued to thrive with approximately 50 members bringing new ideas and greater range of activities into the sport. Foreign cycle tours, mainly to France, to experience and enjoy the spectacle of 'Le Tour'; winter weekend breaks and organised visits to use the excellent facilities at the Velodrome Track in Manchester; as well as the usual racing season, now feature in the calendar of many members of the club. For the first time in its history, Buxton Cycling Club has entered into sponsorship, with a member of the club, Sam Clark of Sett Valley Cycles, New Mills, and it is envisaged that this partnership will be doubly beneficial and attract new members to continue the success of the club. |
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[Words and photographs courtesy Trevor Yeoman.] |
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Where we meet Every Sunday morning at 9.15am, we gather for a Club Run, near the Crescent in Buxton, outside the Edinburgh Wool Shop (see map below).
New faces are always welcome! We generally do about 40-60 miles on the road, either going out into Cheshire, or riding around the Derbyshire Dales/Hope Valley direction (the average speed is around 14mph to 16mph, depending on the time of year). A cafe stop normally features after around 25-30 miles have been covered! |
Become a member !
Buxton CC are always on the look out for new members. If you are thinking of joining the club, come and try a Sunday Club Run, or alternatively, some of the Len Eyre Club Time Trials starting in May (See the Events page). For any other information you may require, Sam Clark or Phil Hutson will be happy to have a chat; Sam Clark (at Sett Valley Cycles): 01663 742629 Phil Hutson: 01298 25428 We look forward to seeing you! |
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