Last night was my first experience of the Surrey League AGM and prize presentation where I travelled with club-mate Maryka Senema. I won’t lie, it was the lure of trophies, cash and free food that took me to Handcross parish hall but I’m glad I went to say a goodbye to many of the guys I see week in, week out at races and see a village hall without half-naked cyclists and a stench of embrocation.
The evening started with a healthy buffet and a couple of beers as Keith Butler opened proceedings, running though what directions the Surrey League could move in. Then we moved onto the prizes, where I picked up the overall runner-up and the time trial champion, as well as the 4th place winnings for the Kingston Wheelers (it was noted how close the top four clubs were).
I have to say I found myself wanting to win the overall next year as well as helping the KW’s to the team prize, but instead I will be watching from afar, although Keith whet the appetite by offering me a place on the Ras Muhman stage race at Easter if I can turn up fit… I’ll have to assess that one in the new year!
Hi Steve
I see you are off to Switzerland. Where are you going to be based? I am off to Switzerland as well, I will be in Lucerne. I would be interested to hear what cycling you are getting up to. Send me an email and maybe we can meet for a ride every now and again.
Dave Streule, London Dynamo