Author: Aynsley Brown

In loving memory of Michael Woolf, in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity.

This unique, 'one-off' bicycle was built by the Moulton Bicycle Company at the Club's 50th Anniversary Meeting in August 2025 to be won by lottery. The draw will take place on Saturday 22nd August 2026 at 12:30pm approx.

• Tickets are £10 each (10 GBP) and may be purchased online, by post or in person at the Bradford on Avon Meeting in August. (Further purchasing details below)

Michael Woolf was an inspirational member of this Club, whose motivation and charm led to the further development of the Club in the 1980s. He also created Moulton Preservation enabling many F-Frame Moulton bicycles to be refurbished and restored.

This lottery is about making a suitable tribute to a much loved and missed member of the Club.

ALL the money received from the sale of tickets will go to The Brain Tumour Charity (Registered Number 1150054), which assisted Michael during his illness.

The bicycle and the the raffle cost have come from Moulton Bicycle Club funds.

How to Purchase Tickets:

By Post: Please send Cheques payable to 'Moulton Bicycle Club' in multiples of £10 to: Simon Jones, 5 Davies Road, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0HR, United Kingdom.

Please include your phone number and either your email address or a Stamped, Self-addressed Envelope for confirmation of your purchase.

Cheques to be received by 12th August 2026 at the latest.

In Person: You will be able to buy tickets at the Club's Bradford on Avon Meeting in August 2026.

Michael Woolf Bike Lottery Terms and Conditions

1. Promoter: The raffle is promoted by Moulton Bicycle Club, a registered small society under the Gambling Act 2005, licensed by Wiltshire Council.

2. Eligibility: Entrants must be aged 16 or over at the time of ticket purchase. The raffle is open to Moulton Bicycle Club members or the general public.

3. Tickets: Each ticket costs £10. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All tickets must be purchased before 11: 30am on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Tickets being purchased by cheque using the postal service need to be received by 12th August 2026.

4. Draw Date and Method: The draw will take place at the Moulton Bicycle Club weekend at The Hall, Bradford on Avon on Saturday 22nd August 2026 at approximately 12:30pm. A physical ticket will be created for every entry. The winning ticket will be drawn at random by the President of the Club under supervision of the Club Chair.

5. Prize: The prize is as stated and cannot be exchanged for cash or alternatives. The promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.

6. Notification of Winners: The Winner will be contacted in person via phone within 7 days of the draw. Details of the winning ticket number will be published on the Moulton Bicycle Club website and in The Moultoneer magazine.

7. Unclaimed Prize / Incorrect Contact Details: If the prize is not claimed within 30 days, it maybe re-drawn or used for future fundraising. If paying online (via the SumUp link) and a working phone number is not provided in the Name field this will be taken as a charitable donation and the person will not be entered into the draw.

8. Responsible Gambling: Please gamble responsibly. For help and support, visit www.begambleaware.org or call 0808 8020 133.

9. Data Protection: Personal data will be used solely for the administration of the raffle and will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law.

10. Legal Compliance: This raffle is conducted in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005 and the regulations for Small Society Lotteries. The Club Chair and Club President will not be taking part in the lottery.

It is with great shock and sadness that we heard of the death of Paul Lancaster, the Club’s Technical Advisor on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

He came home from a bike ride, sat in an armchair and fell asleep for the last time.

He is survived by his wife Mandy, two daughters and five grand-children.

He was very generous in his help to any Moulton owners having technical issues with their bicycles. He always seemed to have the right component to get a Moulton back on the road.

Always an early attendee at the Summer Bradford on Avon weekend, he coordinated the erection and dismantling of the Club’s marquee as well as bringing many bike spares to the Bring and Buy sales.

His friendship and contributions will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends.

Paul's funeral will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday 8th July, at Hemel Hempstead New Crematorium, off Bedmond Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8LL

The link to Club's Sum Up account is missing in the printed paper version of The Moultoneer Issue 152.

It's here below: Note it's a capital 'i' between the 3 and the 6

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QP3I6DYV

Please provide your 'name' and 'phone number' in the "Your Full Name" box.

Just a reminder of the Moulton Bicycle Club April meeting next Saturday, 18th April 2026 in Stratford Upon Avon. 

The longer ride (only 26 miles) will be setting off from the Pashley Bicycle Factory on Masons Road Stratford Upon Avon CV37 9NL at 9.30am.   

GPX Route link for the longer ride: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/31501341/mbc-stratford-ride-18-april-2026?lat=52.18723&lon=-1.84506&zoom=11.5783&style=Leisure&type=2d&overlays=os-ncn-layer

The shorter ride (a flat 12 miles heading straight for the Pub lunch stop) is leaving at 10.30 am (probably stopping for a coffee on the way).  

GPX Route link for the shorter ride: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/31501675/shorter-mbc-stratford-ride-18-april-2026?lat=52.16927&lon=-1.7714&zoom=12.3046&overlays=os-ncn-layer&style=TopoAuto&type=2d

If you can no longer ride your Moulton but want to come along you can meet us as at the pub, The Mason's Arms in Long Marston - the longer ride will be there by 1pm.  There is lots of parking.

Unique Moulton “MW Flyte” unveiled at the 50th Anniversary meeting of the Moulton Bicycle Club.

The Moulton Bicycle Company and Moulton Bicycle Club are pleased to announce the release of a UNIQUE model in memory of Michael Woolf, founder of Moulton Preservation and the guiding heartbeat of the Moulton Bicycle Club for many of its early years.

Moulton was asked by the Moulton Bicycle Club to create a one-off bicycle to celebrate Michael’s life and in particular his devotion to preserving and supporting owners of early “F – frame” Moulton bicycles.

The Company chose its Flyte model as the basis for the work, as this model sits between the era of the 1960s “F – frame” models and the “spaceframe” models that Moulton makes today.

The frame has received a special “variegated gold patina” finish – meticulously applied by hand – to represent both Michael’s colourful and warm personality, and the restoration work he undertook.

The components have been specially selected to give a “retro” feel, with the Alfine hub gear being matched with a ‘Century crankset’ and drop handlebar equipped with a set of Versa shifters. The finishing touch is the addition of one of the last AM branded B17 saddles that Moulton has in its possession.

The “MW Flyte” was shown for the first time on 16 August 2025 at the Moulton Bicycle Club’s 50th Anniversary meeting at The Hall Eestate, Bradford on Avon. As a touching gesture, some members of the Club have worked alongside Moulton bicycle employees to add the final details to this very special bicycle.

The “MW Flyte” is to be auctioned raffled to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity at the request of Michael’s partner Zoe. Further details to come....