Railway City Cycling Club, 10 Years and Rolling On by Peri Hayes
members to experience what RCCC is all about. “Safety is paramount,” Rob assures. “We have a team mentality, looking out for one another along each ride.” For their 10th anniversary, RCCC will be sharing a meal and the club’s history at their social party. As a symbol of their significance, the founding members and Norm’s loved ones have been welcomed to lead the cutting of their cake. Meanwhile, their main event is occurring on September 19th. Along with the London Cycling Club and the Silver Spokes Club from Delhi, RCCC will be embarking on one of three designated ride options, commencing at 9:00 am and departing from the historic Pinafore Park. “The accomplishments of these 10 years are credited to this dedicated group of individuals who share such a passion for cycling,” Rob highlights. Moreover, they are in the process of designing a purchasable cycling kit for members, which will reflect their 10-year presence in the community. They are also offering a RCCC leisure kit with loose fitting, casual wear. “Our focus has always been about health and safety — with suitable attire and lights — and that people are getting out to enjoy the ride.” The Railway City Cycling Club is open for membership. For inquiries, email info@railwaycitycc.com, and visit the railwaycitycc.com website for further information and registration. As Rob cheerfully concludes, “I am pleased to be in this position and to celebrate the achievement of this past decade, as well as to lay the foundation for another 10 years -- still rolling!”
The not-for-profit Railway City Cycling Club (RCCC) came to fruition in 2016 when Andrew Buzckowski, Derek Wildash, Linda Doan and the late Norm Marcoux joined forces for one shared purpose -- to celebrate cycling and community. RCCC President, Rob Simonds, shares, “My wife and I moved here five years ago from the UK. I took up cycling as I was approaching my retirement, and
I was involved in a number of cycling activities throughout Europe -- I appreciate the culture. Moving to St. Thomas, my goal was to immerse myself in this community and this led me to become a member of the RCCC in 2022.” As part of the Ontario Cycling Association, RCCC welcomes both beginner and experienced cyclists to become members. Their weekly ride program facilitates pace groups, ranging from distance training to social opportunities and more. Rob expresses, “I feel proud to be the third President of this club. Our objective is to continue presenting rides that might be attractive to our members, and to anyone interested in joining.” Rob announces the upcoming Canada Day Ride with the London Cycling Club, for which patriotic gear is encouraged. Also being arranged this spring is their Try A Ride; an opportunity for non-
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