G.A.Olley – Perhaps Anerley’s Greatest
Captain Mark has an interest in historic bicycles. Recently he came across this photo of G.A.Olley in 1902, showing off
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Anerley Gossip! – June 2021
TIME TRIAL NEWS (but what sort of “trial” was it!) by Denise On 4th May I had a go at
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The month of May was a bit of a washout! This year, Spring definitely sprang a leak, being one of
Read moreHow To Cycle Up Everest!
My suggestion that we should take on the challenge of climbing the 29,038 ft, to simulate the ascent of Mount
Read moreThe Hell of Ashdown Reliability Ride
By Anerley Race Secretary, Bryn Tully in 2008 I always enjoy the Reliability Rides – it’s the beginning of a
Read moreApril 2021 – In Search of Bluebells
Normally the warming days of Spring, combined with April showers, provide an early carpet of beautiful bluebells to our wooded
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A Bluebell Audax Ride
Audax rides are a great way to get fit, whilst at the same time having an enjoyable ride. The fitness
Read moreCycling Tips – Cadence.
About a year after I joined Anerley B.C I went to Vancouver to visit my daughter who was living there.
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Whilst the shackles might not yet be off, at least they have been loosened. After a year of much reduced
Read moreAnerley’s Audacious Cyclists
By the 1890s the Dulwich school boys who started Anerley B.C, would have been young and very hardy men in
Read moreAnerley Gossip! – May 2021
ESCAPE FROM LOCKDOWN, Tuesday 30th March … … a day to remember as many of us were at last able
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Spring Bloomers!
The first edition of the new Gazette was inspired by 2021 being the 140th anniversary of the Anerley Bicycle club.
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Anerley Gossip! – April 2021
We thought that the Anerley Gazette should include news and gossip about interesting things that our Club members are doing,
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Looking For a Different Coffee/Tea Stop?
For a year now we have been restricted to take-aways only, due to the Covid restrictions. During these past winter
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Highways and Byways, April 2021
The month of April celebrates our English patron saint – St George the Dragon Slayer. Unlike our other UK nationals,
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It’s springtime and the Covid cloud is starting to lift! Saturday 20st March heralded the Spring Equinox, warmer and sunnier
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Quarantine and Infectious Diseases
This has little to do with cycling, except it provides some background as why you did not get a holiday
Read moreEpic 2005 Spanish Tour with Ewa – Part 2
DAYS 4 & 5. The Train and Rain in Spain. After yesterday’s morning start in the mountain mist and rain,
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Cycling Our Highways and Byways
With Our Club Captain in 2008As we are not a heads down racing club, we have ample opportunity to appreciate
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MAPS & SUMMER BIKE TOURS
That’s what I like best about cycling! By Feb each year I will have planned a tour – accommodation, train,
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A Cycling Epic Across Spain with Ewa!
ANERLEY’S PILGRIMS’ PROGRESS by Des Donohoe It was the winter of 2005 when Ewa had the idea of cycling across
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Stormy Stroud – Day 2, Part3, Royal Realms
On our ride into Tetbury we had cycled through the ancient manor of Chevenage, which back in the time of
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Stormy Stroud – Climbing the Dursley Ladder
The next part of the day’s ride was to Tetbury for our lunch stop, following another very scenic route. During
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Stormy Stroud Day 2, The Morning After!
What a difference a day makes!After yesterday’s battering by wind and rain the next morning promised a great day’s ride.
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Stormy Stroud
The national lock down, due to the corona virus, ruined our plans for a week’s cycling in Wales. With the
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Day 3, Dover’s Countryside
Again we awoke to blue sky and another hot, sunny day beckoned. It was our final ride before heading back
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A White Cliffs Bike Ride
After our day’s ride following the Viking Coastal Cycle Route, see https://anerleybc.org/around-the-isle-of-thanet/ , five of us (Sue Smith, Jo Rifaat,
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Around the Isle of Thanet
Last summer with all our holiday plans cancelled, July saw a slight easing in the first Covid lockdown. So now
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Tuesday’s Freedom Ride! 12 May
The first Tuesday after lock down was only a very modest relaxation, so Asif and I decided to meet up
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After Lock Down Week 3
As expected, nothing has changed. The lock down continues and there is no firm date for when it is going
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