Cycling UK East Midlands
Our activities
About us
Cycling UK East Midlands Region is the sole survivor of a number of 'regional DA's' set up 24 years ago back in 2000.
In addition to facilitating a close liaison and collaboration between the six full member groups within the region, Cycling UK East Midlands Region also organises at least one main event each year.
The East Midlands region contains the six CTC/Cycling UK Member Groups of Alfreton CTC; CTC Derby and Burton; Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club; Cycling UK Lincolnshire; CTC Northampton; Nottinghamshire CTC.
At the ARM/AGM on the 20th April 2024 the following officers and committee were elected:-
Chair - Ian Prince
Secretary - Tim Newbery (Cycling UK Lincolnshire)
Treasurer - Ian Hill (CTC Derby and Burton)
Minutes Secretary - Jean Deacon (Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club)
Honorary Auditor (non-committee member) - Neil Platts
Safeguarding Officer - Tim Newbery
Other committee members are representatives from each of the six Member Groups plus members from the region's CTC/Cycling UK general membership, Affiliated Groups and Cycle Advocacy Network.
Member Group Representatives:
Alfreton CTC - Tom Fox
Leicestershire and Rutland Cyclists' Touring Club - John Catt
Cycling UK Lincolnshire - Tim Newbery
CTC Northampton - Position Vacant
Nottinghamshire CTC - Terry Scott
CTC Derby and Burton - Ian Hill
Representatives from the region's CTC/Cycling UK general membership (maximum 3):
(3 positions currently vacant)
Cycle Advocacy Network Representatives (formerly Right to Ride Representatives) in the Cycling UK East Midlands Region (maximum 2):
James Pocklington - Cycling UK Lincolnshire
(1 position currently vacant)
Representatives from Affiliated clubs/groups (full Cycling UK members) in the Cycling UK East Midlands Region (maximum 2):
(2 positions currently vacant)
Information about the group rides
Cycling UK East Midlands Region organises a minimum of one activity each year.
Currently this is the Mince Pie Run, held on the last Sunday before Christmas. For 2024, it is hoped to take place on Sunday 22nd December. Full details can be viewed HERE
This annual event is the highlight of the East Midlands Region calendar and attracts cyclists from across the region. There is a tombola in aid of 'Rainbows Children's Hospice'.
In 2023, a magnificent £683.80 was raised from refreshments which was rounded up to £700 and donated to the Rainbows Hospice. Derek Willans from the Rainbows Hospice ran the tombola and raised an additional £1000.
