I took up cycling after hanging up my rugby boots at the age of forty and immediately wished I had started earlier. Firstly road cycling but then embracing gravel and Mtb I love all  equally as much! Keeping less than ten bikes is not everyone’s principal concern in life but something I struggle with!

Challenged by gravity, I am not built for climbing Being partial to cake doesn't help.

Ironically my bucket list contains the most iconic climbs in the world. I have been fortunate enough to have completed most of the Tour De France Climbs and travelled to Colorado, US to climb the mighty Mount Evans at over 14,000 feet.

Other cycling experiences have been cycling from London to Paris in under 24hrs and cycling from Nachez (Mississippi) to Nashville (Tennessee). In June 2027 I’m completing LEJOG

I joined the Rouleurs in June 2025 and after having the responsibility of arranging the club kit  I am relishing the opportunity to continue the previous great work of Hannah in being the club Secretary and having that initial contact with new members.

I love arriving at Cycle Heaven on Sunday mornings and to see the full spectrum of Society, all smiling with a collective purpose - Rouleurs Riding Together.

As well as cake I like photography and writing and have a cycling blog called Travels with my Mule (philipshrimpton.blogspot.com) I hope to write about future club activities

Philip Shrimpton (he/him)

Club Secretary