I first joined Ribble Valley cycling club in 1967 as a schoolboy and started racing at fifteen, competing in all disciplines, Time Trialling, Road Racing, Cyclo-Cross and Criteriums. then organising many races for a good few years.
I left the club for a couple of years in the early eighties when our son Matthew was born, but soon got back into cycling when Matthew started to ride regularly.
On becoming a Vet I joined the LVCRC, and raced in the Manchester Track league for two years. Great Thrills.
In 2009 I had a serious accident that changed my life, but they still haven't got rid of me and I am now serving on the Committee again as the Communications Co-ordinator and am the Chief Marshall for all Ribble Valley CRC. events.
Look forward to seeing you all at our clubroom or at our events.
Yours in Sport,
Ian Hodges.
