100 Year Celebrations

--2nd July 2023--

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Blackburn & District CTC Celebrate 100 Years of Adventure Sunday 2nd July saw members past and present come together to celebrate 100 years since the club was formed on Ripon Street in Blackburn in 1923.  

The morning saw 25 riders taking part in a 100km ride from Grindleton Pavilion via Grassington, Kettlewell and over from Halton Gill to Settle and back to Grindleton. There was also a 100 minute ride in the afternoon for all abilities around the local Ribble Valley lanes.

The afternoon culminated in a party in the Pavilion. Displays included a digital image show, photographs through the decades, club memorabilia, trophies and merchandise for sale. Pie and Peas was served followed by delicious Anniversary Cake.

It was a fantastic day and a lovely atmosphere in the hall with members catching up and reminiscing of happy times on and off the bike. It’s wonderful to see how much the club means to so many people and here’s to the next 100years.

Great Cake!

Ken - former President and Racing Secretary

A great turn out!

Past and Present

100 km Ride

Photos from the 100km ride Grindleton Village Hall.  The weather stayed kind, if a little windy at times.  Great to see faces past and present. 

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Ready for the off

Ex-pros :)

Walk in the park :)

Pacing

Overtaking the sportif riders 

Halton Gill in the background

Enjoying the Halton Gill Climb 

Breakaway

Powering on

Lone CTC rider

First back - dumped us all! :)

Glad to be back - for the cake :)

The original ebike - aka a moped :)

100 minute Ride 

Helen and Charlotte ready for the 100 minute ride

Smiles all round

Getting ready for the off

Getting ready for the off