Paul Jackson: Club Chairman

Born in Wellingborough, Paul has always been involved in sport, originally football, cricket & rugby but as injuries & age took their toll, turned to cycling in his early 30’s and has never looked back. He has taken part in many local/national cycling events, including Ride London (4 times) & LEJOG. Living in Stathern (Vale of Belvoir) and recently retired in 2021 this allows him to practice his cycling passion whenever the weather permits.

Outside of cycling Paul is a member of his local Parish council and a Trustee / Chairman of the Stathern WMI village hall, plus whenever possible he also volunteers for events organised by the Rutland Lions Club.

David Smith: Vice Chair

Born on Merseyside, David served in the RAF Regiment for 16 years prior to becoming a schoolmaster, initially in Scotland and latterly in Oakham.

David first started cycling in his early teens but set the hobby aside for some years in favour of mountaineering. He ‘rediscovered’ the sport about 20 years ago and joined VCR in 2008. Has since completed a number of personal ‘challenges’ including LEJoG, the Channel to the Med and the Wild Atlantic Way.

David has done Ride London twice and isn’t doing it again!

John Williams: Treasurer

Originally from London John moved to Uppingham in the late 80’s and has lived in Rutland ever since. As a fanatical windsurfer he took up mountain biking for those days when the wind didn’t blow. As a wave rider, windsurfing involved long days in the car to get to the coast. As landings became too painful, John gave up windsurfing and started horse riding, plus rediscovered his love of cycling as a way of exploring the great outdoors.

John’s riding motivation is finding new trails and roads. Married with two daughters, two dogs and a cat, a chance to get out on his bike is seldom missed.

Andy Wright: Club Secretary

Originally from Clevedon, Somerset, Andy moved to Oakham in 2004, and works at De Montfort University, specialising in low carbon buildings and energy.

Andy has cycled throughout his life but first encountered group road riding as an early member of the VCR.

Bob Alcock: Committee Member

Born and lived in Manchester until 2000, before moving to Stamford, working in financial services until retiring 2016. Married to Laura, two children, two grandchildren, one dog and two cats.

Has always been involved in sports and before cycling was a keen footballer, runner and squash player. Now a keen cyclist, enjoys taking part in events nationally, cycling holidays in both the UK and abroad.

Amanda McPherson: Committee Member

Mike Hickey: Club Kit Manager

Greg Topping: Committee Member