Penzance wheelers AGM
Minutes for the AGM of Penzance Wheelers Cycling Club
27/03/2026
Apologies: Andrew McPherson, Andy Williams, Joanna Keverne, Ian Pye, Janet Pye, Jon Fazakerley, Kay Fazakerley, Tristan Harris, Lloyd Peters, Andrew Davey, Sean Cattran, Pete Blackshaw, Holly Tregear, Phil Nevin.
Committee Members Present: Jon Butt, Beth Berriman, David Goodrich, Stuart Hunter, Mike Tonkin, Mark Travis, Sarah Tregear.
Ordinary Members Present: Martina Geraghty, Martin Hagger, Darren Rundell, John Rogers.
Chairpersons Report: 2025 has again seen the club put on some well received events supporting the growing reputation the club has not only in the region but wider afield.
In June we hosted two Audax events seeing a field size in excess of 150 riders - we had a 10 page section in the Audax Arrivee magazine and also raised £700 for charity.
Earlier this year we also hosted a ride and talk with the incredible Sarah Ruggins - world record holder for LEJOGLEJOG - which saw 60 odd riders join us for the event.
Sarah is about to take on a cross Europe record breaking challenge - again the feedback from everyone was very good and we’re hoping to work with Sarah on a future event. The club kindly subsidised a lot of the costs for this event.
As mentioned in previous meetings the response from club members attending these events has not been as high as anticipated - the club is always interested in putting on events for club members and the wider cycling community and it’s important that all club members have their say about what the club is doing.
This year has seen an influx of new members, which is great to see - and our regular club rides are well attended and well organised thanks to everyone that is involved in this, However It would be really good to have more members from these social rides on the committee to make sure they are represented. We are also delighted to see a youth member now - in Holly Tregear!
Our annual Tour of Penwith charity ride - again hosted by Mark and Joanne Travis was again one of the highlights of the year and we raised £2300 - which is incredible.
Website & social media traffic
As a guide for the past 30 days the website received 512 unique visitors (this month is down 45% from the previous month - and slightly down on last year for same period we had 660 last year)
Sources compared to last year
Direct 51% (last year 36%)
Social 25% (last year 34%)
Search 28% (last year 28%)
Treasurers Report: Mark shared details of the clubs finances.
Mark explained that the biggest outgoing was the donation we gave to Wheal Velocity, but that the origin of this money was from the Cog fund when it was disbanded, and not from membership fees. Other outgoings were awards evening, which have been cheaper in recent years, and the Sarah Ruggins event.
He commented that the role of treasurer has become easier since the use of online banking.
Membership Secretary Report: David reported that, at the time of the meeting, we have 92 members. He explained that some members have found the updated British Cycling website harder to use to renew membership. Mark commented that he checks direct debit payments to the club, and sends names over of those who have paid to David, so they can be updated on the membership database.
Social Secretary Report: Mike has organised the pasty and breakfast rides and also a curry evening. He intends to organise another curry night in possibly April.
Martin reminded us that there had also been a fish and chips ride which had been enjoyed!
Beth had organised awards evening but had been unable to attend, so thanked those who helped on the evening. She went on to say that, if members would like a different format for awards evenings, they were welcome to suggest ideas, moreover that finding a new speaker for the evening is challenging. Mike remarked that he enjoyed the talk by Becks and Colin Campbell at the evening. Martina concurred but questioned the need for a speaker at the evening.
Beth finally mentioned the Christmas lights ride finishing at The Star as a highlight last year.
TT Report: Although we don’t have a club TT secretary Jon Butt is currently overseeing this (we really do need someone to help with this going forward).
The club members were very well represented at time trials and other competitive events during the season - the awards evening saw a few different club members receive awards for their achievements.
This year starting on April 28 the club will be running a series of 10 x 4 mile time trials on alternate Tuesday evenings - please see club website for details - and please do come and have a go! And if you can help run them even better. The course has been picked to reduce the need for marshals and a lot of signage - we will need someone at the start and finish for setting riders off and timing. Racers will sign up on the line, not in advance, and cost will be only £5.
Kit Officers Report: LLoyd was unable to attend the meeting so Jon gave an update.
We have sold out of some sizes of the last Endura kit order that we had in Dec 2024. Lloyd is currently talking with new supplier Kalas about topping up some sizes that are now sold out, likely more M and L jerseys initially. The jerseys will have the same design. Mark reminded all that members could still purchase club kit online via NoPinz.
Election of Officers:
Role
Name
Nominated
Seconded
Chair
Jon Butt
Beth Berriman
David Goodrich
Secretary
Beth Berriman
Jon Butt
Mike Tonkin
Treasurer
Mark Travis
Beth Berriman
Mike Tonkin
Membership
David Goodrich
Jon Butt
Sarah Tregear
Social
Mike Tonkin
Beth Berriman
Mark Travis
TT secretary
Vacant
Kit Officer
Lloyd Peters
Jon Butt
Sarah Tregear
Vice-chair
Matt Southam
Jon Butt
Beth Berriman
Ordinary member
Stuart Hunter
Beth Berriman
Sarah Tregear
Ordinary member
Sarah Tregear
Beth Berriman
Jon Butt
Ordinary member
Tristan Harris
Jon Butt
Beth Berriman
Jon commented that it would be helpful to have some more regular group riders on the committee and David and Beth agreed with this statement, from which followed a conversation regarding group rides. Those present were made aware of an incident involving a member riding into a pothole and coming off on a recent club run. David recalled discussions about group rides at previous meetings. He explains to new members that we do still have three groups at different speeds. Mike remarked that the groups are self selecting. Jon reminded us of previous suggestions for ride leader courses or chain gangs, if they were desired. Beth felt it tricky to discuss group rides at committee meetings, without those riders present.
A.O.B. Date for annual Tour of Penwith is 30th August this year we will supporting Mind Cornwall Charity - they have set up a justgiving page for the event.
Jon Butt is also working with Mind Cornwall and Katy Roberts (after talking at the Sarah Ruggins event) about running a 2 day gravel bike packaging ride taking on the West Kernow Way - event is planned for early October - details are being finalised.
Mark has been contacted by Andrew McPherson who would like to organise a marketplace style place for club members to sell and swap items to each other. This was well received and Mark will respond to Andrew to go ahead.
David expressed disappointment that more members had not attended the AGM. He went on to point out that not all members use Facebook and wondered if there were other suitable channels of communication. Beth said that we do have a Strava group page for members to join and post on, and that she can send emails to members on behalf of others, if provided with a suitable text.