Fake Bike Parts & Fake Bikes – Be-aware!
Last autumn I had a bottom bracket bearing go on on ride, shortly after starting the return ride from Tully’s
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An Anerley Challenge Ride
I expect, that like me, most of you took up cycling for it’s health benefits, such as to get fitter,
Read moreThe Battle of the Sexes!
Our ladies, and especially Jo Smith and Denise, are setting us all examples to follow. Away Days in Mallorca to
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Top British Cyclist Dies on Tour de France
No not this year but back in 1967! The late and great Tom Simpson. Read all about it here!https://www.drmirkin.com/histories-and-mysteries/tom-simpson-heat-stroke-and-amphetamines.html And
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Tour de France – Latest Bike Tech
To do well or better still, to win the World’s toughest bike race requires the best and most reliable bikes
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Safer Cycling No. 4
Road safety is something that is very important – especially to cyclists – because we are the most vulnerable of
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The Vätternrundan, Sweden 2022
On 9th June Jo Smith & Denise set off for Sweden to ride in 3 events which make up the
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Anerley Away Days – Marlborough
About 3 months back at the end of an Anerley bike ride, I took my group into Flower Farm for
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Mark H Offers a Great Camping Trip!
Mark H our Racing Secretary is now up to speed, having found a new use for his 100 + P.S.I
Read moreA Hot Topic – E-bikes!
Not so long ago, E-bikes were frowned upon by serious cyclists, but now they are the most popular of bike
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Don’t Just Worry About Inflation!
No, a much more worrying problem is deflation! However when problems arise it is nice to know that our Anerley
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You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down!
You might not be a resident of Silicon Valley, but you could get lost in the wilds of Surrey with
Read moreDrinking Water! or Rain Water!
Another weather record! The forecast for next week is 30 degrees on Monday 11th July and 31c on Tuesday. But
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The Strong Arm of the Law!
Something you need to be aware of, because at times we all do it! Tom Hodgkinson has a run-in with the
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A Swedish Saga!
A Saga is a story about historic or legendary figures and events which took place in the Nordic regions. We
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Don’t Get Doored!
I am sure that we have all encountered similar situations to this, but hopefully near misses, because we then had
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The Few and the Fewer!
What a pleasure it has been, cycling in the sunshine of the past couple of weeks. A couple of Sundays
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TRY SOME FARTLEK TRAINING
Fartlek training was invented by Scandinavian long distance runners, back in the 1950s. It has proven to be a very
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Dee’s TT at Holmwood
Yes I have taken the plunge and rode my first TT in Anerley colours on Saturday 28th May 2022. But
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Anerley B.C. Watch the Tour de France
On 7th July 2007 the World’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France, started in London. It was the very
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A Thames-side Tea Stop
It is always nice to visit new tea stops and explore new routes to get there. So when Tom Vaz
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Gravel Biking for the Adventurous
When I joined Anerley B.C John Turnbull was the Club Captain, and had been a Club member for 50 years.
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Join Viv in an Anerley Team
Morning all, I’m going to be taking part in this years Shine Night Walk (full marathon) on Saturday 24th September.
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The Man from Silicon Valley
Whilst riding with George L through Woldingham School on our way to Lingfield, we came across a rider on his
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Gravel Bikes and Gravel Bike Rides!
It is great to see that Gravel bikes are now becoming popular with our club members. They are so much
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Anerley Ladies Tour de Mallorca
Well it only took 2 years to happen thanks to the obvious, but on 25th April we were finally on
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Could we all benefit from a bit of T.T training?
Like all those of you who have passed the age of 50 will begin to realise, Surrey’s hills seem to
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Herne Hill Track Day 2022
Herne Hill Velodrome (HHV). An iconic venue in the history of cycling. And we are lucky to have it almost
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Tea Rooms – Lost one/Gained one
Also gained was the promise of some great potential for future Gravel biking! For a Sunday Ride a few weeks
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Three Punctures – is this a record?
Sunday 8th May proved to be a record breaker in more ways than one. Blue sky, hot sun and a
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