The Anerley Bugle | Blast 266


6th January 2017

 

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

““Cyclists…are the gods of the road.” - Actor, Nigel Havers
 

BIKE OF THE WEEK
It belongs to Tim E's in-law in Hanover. It is made by xyzcargo and can carry 150kg, if your legs can cope! (Pity about the fuel tank). More here: http://www.xyzcargo.com/

 

BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK
105 year old Frenchman Robert Marchand sets record by cycling more than 14 miles in an hour. Would the Tuesdays be able to keep up? More here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/04/105-year-old-man-sets-record-cycling-14-miles-hour-robert-marchand

 

TOUR DE BULLECOURT PLANNING MEETING


Next Wednesday, January 11th 7pm @ South London Harriers Club, 194a Brighton Road, Coulsdon CR5 2NF (same place as the AGM)
 
Please try and be there if you have any interest in the ride to Bullecourt near Arras to commemorate the centenary of Anerley BC Captain Montague Calder's death there on May 3rd 1917. If you can't be there  please, if you haven't already done so, register your interest here: http:// https://anerleybc.org/club-tours-2017/

We need to know if we are planning for half a dozen, a dozen or more and whether we would want to make a whole week of riding in France, Belgium and possibly the Netherlands.

 

CLUB DINNER & GONG SHOW
IMPORTANT: If you have a trophy or a shield please get it back to Meike PDQ so it can be re-engraved for ...

Saturday, February 4th  6.30 for 7 pm 
Purely United Reformed Church, 906 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 2LN (same as last year). Bring your own tipple. Food will be provided by Gill, Brian’s partner and the cost will be £19.95 for two courses plus tea/coffee.  Everyone, especially new members are invited together with their other halves. Your support is greatly appreciated to make it a success and a viable proposition for Gill.  Please let Sandra know (or reply to this email) if you intend to come.  Pay Brian in advance or on the night.

Star in the next Club Movie: https://anerleybc.org/club-dinner-2012-2/

 

THIS WEEK'S RIDES


Sunday - two rides for the price of one.

The Classic: will start at the usual time, place & pace (9am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road.
Tom V will lead us to Four Elms for tea and an opportunity for further rehydration at the Plough, Dormansland

The Fast: will start at Coulsdon Post Office, Lion Green Road at 10am.
Mark H will lead a non stop ride of 38 miles average speed over 14 mph,so eat before leaving home and bring a water bottle. All welcome but you must have a good level of fitness.

Tuesday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Detail to follow.

Thursday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Details to follow.

 

RECENT RIDE REPORTS


Errr - none!


FINALLY
The days are getting longer and so can your rides. Last week we challenged you to report back when you have clocked 2017 miles in 2017. Here's a suggestion on keeping up or increasing your mileage by committing yourself to one or more long rides a month. From a half metric century (31.1 miles) to the full imperial century (100 miles). Oh and you get a star for it!

More here: http://www.cyclechat.net/forums/cyclechat-monthly-challenges.169/