Tony Hadland has graciously agreed to be the Club's new President.
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Having written two definitive books about the Moulton Bicycle, he has an encyclopaedic knowledge about the machines we cherish and the UK bicycle industry in general.
Many Members will remember that Tony was the first Editor of The Moultoneer. He was Editor for three separate terms of office!
In his writings on the world of bicycling, has been a strong advocate of the Moulton philosophy.
He has been a central welcoming face at many past BoAs. His knowledge of Moulton bicycles was heavily relied upon by Alex Moulton at the Saturday afternoon courtyard gatherings where AM would talk about the many different models being shown by their owners.
Tony was the Master of Ceremonies at the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the Moulton Bicycle and also was nominated by Alex to give a eulogy about AM’s achievements in the bicycle world at his funeral.
As the Club moves into a new, post- AM, era, we look forward to a long and happy association with Tony.
I welcome the election of Mr Hadland as our new President, the successor to the esteemed AM, as our club begins a new era.
Perhaps we may also seek a new officer, a Patron with connections to the Moulton bicycle and Dr Moulton
I’m really pleased that Tony has taken on this role. He has played a large part in the Moulton Bicycle story as its chronicler and within the Club as an outstanding editor of the magazine. It would be very hard to think of anyone better to be Club President at this time.
2014 will be the fortieth anniversary of cessation of production of the Mark 3 F-frame.