Riots rock the French capital –May’s government is found in contempt and the people of Togo brace themselves for a Constitutional Referendum. This was the turbulent backdrop to the 2018 Phoenix Annual General Meeting held on the site of Coffee Active (formerly Bike Beans).
For approaching two hours the atmosphere crackled with the cut and thrust of debate and at the end of it all . . . . . well, at the end of it all not much changed. A Mission Statement was adopted and some changes to the committee were agreed but the big issue of reforms of the Scratch and Handicap points system were unanimously rejected.
On the way home - the President’s motorcade negotiated a route bypassing any lurking grassy knoll and while the lone shooters may have been thwarted – the conspiracy theories - as is the want with conspiracy theories - live on.
In tribute to the Club’s mission statement (see below) I would like to draw members’ attention to the CTT web site which now lists events for the 2019 season. The CTT is the National Governing Body for Time Trials of which Kingston Phoenix is an affiliate. I believe any Phoenix member can register free of charge for this site and subsequently enter an event. Registering can’t hurt anyone – so go on, follow the link, what harm can it do . . . ?
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk
The Kingston Phoenix Mission Statement:
The Kingston Phoenix Road Club is a Club that welcomes riders of all abilities and cycling backgrounds, and promotes and celebrates participation in all cycling activities. The Club has its origins in cycle racing, and encourages all Members to consider taking part in friendly, competitive racing.
