The Bugle | Blast 267
13th January 2017
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Truly, the bicycle is the most influential piece of product design ever” - Hugh Pearman, Design Week, 12 June 2008
BIKE PORN OF THE WEEK
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Barrie went window shopping at the Cyclery, Westerham on this week's damp Thursday Ride. He quite liked a bike that they were knocking out at only ten grand. Was it this one Barrie: http://westerhamcyclery.co.uk/shop/details/Bikes/OLTRE+XR4+CV+S.RECEPS+52-36+R0/YMBL8I
BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK
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John Holah is a web developer who normally uses Southern rail for his daily commute. He has made a video diary of his journey to work on his bike this Tuesday, from Earlswood, near Redhill, in Surrey to Shoreditch, London in 90 minutes. Watch it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38567077
And contrast it with this bike-less lady's similar journey in 3.5 hours: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38567080
TOUR DE BULLECOURT - WE NOW HAVE A PLAN!
Steve B's report on Wednesday's meeting:
The key points for the proposed Tour de Bullecourt Cycle Tour are as follows:
Departure - Sunday 30th April 2017
Return - Saturday 6th May 2017
Outline Itinerary
Sunday 30/4/17
Meet 7am Shurgard for cycle to Canterbury/Ashford - approx 65 miles
Stay overnight - proposed hotel to be confirmed (booked and paid for by each individual)
Monday 1/5/17
Cycle Canterbury/Ashford to Dover for midday ferry to Dunkirk - approx 25 miles
Arrive 2:30pm local time
Cycle Dunkirk to St Omer area - approx 30 miles
Stay overnight - proposed hotel to be confirmed (booked and paid for by each individual)
Tuesday 2/5/17
Cycle St Omer area to Arras - approx 70 miles
Stay overnight - proposed hotel to be confirmed (booked by each individual) - see note A below
Wednesday 3/5/17 (centenary of Capt Montague Calders death)
Cycle to Bullecourt, visit battle field, cemeteries and WW1 memorials
Stay overnight
Thursday 4/5/17
Cycle circular route towards Belgium - Bruges etc - 50/60 miles
Stay overnight - proposed hotel to be confirmed (booked by each individual)
Friday 5/5/17
Cycle circular route towards Dunkirk
Stay overnight - proposed hotel to be confirmed (booked by each individual)
Saturday 6/5/17
Short cycle to free port for midday return ferry to Dover
Cycle/train to London - details to be decided at later date
Note A - it is proposed to stay in the same hotel for the Tuesday and Wednesday nights, allowing the Wednesday days riding to be without luggage.
Note B - during the meeting, a number of people present proposed to return to the UK on the Wednesday afternoon/evening by splitting off from the Anerley BC group and cycling to Lille to get the Eurostar train back.
Important Info
To get the best ferry fares, we need to book sooner rather than later and as a group booking. It is proposed to ask for confirmation of your intention to join the ride to Bullecourt by 23rd January 2017 and for a deposit to be paid equal to the return (or single) fare of £45. Once you have confirmed we will ask you to make a payment to Brian to enable the club to book the ferry crossing(s) on your behalf.
All hotel bookings will be done as individuals, but once we have chosen a suitable hotel at each stopover point, we will try and negotiate a group rate to help keep costs down.
If you choose to return to the UK via Eurostar, alternative ferry route or other means, the planning/booking and payment of these arrangements will be for you to resolve.
Whilst this is an Anerley BC trip, this is not an organised tour and as such you would be responsible for your own food, drink, hotel accommodation, costs, expenses and we urge you to have appropriate insurance (medical, travel liability etc) in place for the duration of the trip and in case you decide to cancel later on.
(Even if you have registered 'interest' earlier).
This information is necessary for Steve to book the ferry tickets. This will close on Monday January 23rd. Don't miss out! Reply to this email if you need more information.
DESPERATE CALL FOR THE RETURN OF CLUB SHIELDS & CUPS
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A lot have not yet been returned for re-engraving for the Club Dinner. Please, please get them to Meike or Mark H immediately!
Club Dinner: 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.
THIS WEEK'S RIDES
Sunday: 9am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Tom V leads to Serendipity Coffee Co, Horley and afterwards to the Barley Mow, Tandridge. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/14235859
Tuesday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. TomTom take a convoluted route to the Reptile Zoo, Tatsfield.
Thursday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Mark H leads to Tanhouse Farm
Tom's Sunday Rides List is now here: https://anerleybc.org/runs-list-january-to-march-2017/
RECENT RIDE REPORTS
A full set this week ...
Sunday (8th) to Four Elms: https://anerleybc.org/sunday-ride-8th-january-2017/
Tuesday (10th) to Otford: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-ride-10th-january-2017/
Thursday (12th) to Westerham: https://anerleybc.org/thursday-ride-12th-january-2017/
FINALLY
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Cyclists don't count as road users, argues transport secretary Chris Grayling. Can you believe it? From the man who 'doored' a cyclist and then blamed him for 'going too fast'.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/12/cyclists-dont-count-as-road-users-argues-transport-secretary
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