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Apart from suggesting cyclists should be licenced – and being reminded that ‘we don’t pay
road tax’ – this all conflicts with the ideals of cycling by reducing pollution on the road, and
promoting a healthier life-style.

Do we want to be cast as the villains of the road?
Do we want to go back to the ‘dark days’ of the NCU rulings? No, so what can we do?

A start would be to remember that we have to share the road, and therefore moderate
our group riding accordingly. Of course motorists need to be reminded of the same need.
It is also incumbent on organising bodies to ensure that local residents are involved in the
planning of “big rides” so that they support the events rather than protest about cyclists.

No doubt other members of the PBC have views on this, so perhaps they would like to
comment via this magazine?

A Concerned Mr Winkle Snr.

To All readers, don’t forget you can share stories or voice opinions in this part of the magazine;without
your contribu=ons there will be no le>er’s page. Editor

To All those Dedicated Followers of Fashion…..

As you should all be aware by now, (even new members if you’ve done your
Pickwickian history!), 2020 is when we will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary
of our inimitable Club. There is more to follow in this issue of what Samkin and his
team have been working on to help us make that a memorable occasion.

It was therefore suggested to me that a timely reminder to all members to
consider their sartorial elegance for that year, would not go amiss. You all have
your boaters and ties , but some have Club waistcoats, and others Club blazers, in
fact some have a complete wardrobe of Club apparel.

So, those of you that desire such elegance, should contact Mr.Dumkins; provide
him with your measurements, and order said waistcoat and/or blazer and be ready
for 2020. Contact Mr Dumkins on: dumkins@pickwickbc.co.uk