The Bugle | Blast 275


Friday 10th March 2017

 

 


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 

“People love cycling but hate cyclists”
Peter Zanzottera to Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee, November 24th 2009



BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK

Who rides for the Anerley and wears pinks gloves? The answer is in Tuesday's ride report

 

BICYCLES OF THE WEEK

A beautiful pair of almost matching Raleighs on our Tuesday Ride.


 

THIS WEEK'S RIDES


Sunday Leisure: 9am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Capt'n Tom has returned to good health and plans to lead to Pooh corner at Hartfield and on to the Red Lion, Turner's Hill

Sunday Scorcher: 10am? No news  but check for late breaking news here: https://anerleybc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=16

Tuesday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Again no advance news, watch for updates.

Thursday: 10am Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. TBA check website.

 

RECENT RIDE REPORTS

 

Sunday 5th: Cancelled due to poor weather except for Frank who reported:

Selsdon  sun came out  about 9.45 am this morning while on the PC. Decided I would go for it. Strong wind from the west.
 
Plenty of large puddles and rivulets on way to Beddlestead Lane. Very few cyclists.  Only a few cars overtook me up the lane. Clark's Lane descent was exhilarating. Fortunately the  next rain storm was to the south of the downs.
 
Hung my bike up at the Cyclery. Not been here since pre referendum when an Anerley crowd were here due to bad weather and had a great discussion  about possible Brexit! See attached cartoon. I don’t think Liz and Phil are too worried. Something  The Lords don't want to understand is that Mother Theresa will be seeking a quid pro quo i.e. EU migrants remain in UK  and Brits remain in Europe.
 
The two guys were up from Dormansland area set out at 9 am so were thoroughly saturated. They are training for the Pyrenees Atlantic/Med ride, 750km, in the summer.
 
Went back up Titsey Hill that was not too bad. No slower than 3mph in steepest parts… Limpsfield Road was blustery from the side. A guy overtook me and somewhat later just as I was catching him up he turned right! Could see that the next heavy rain showers were coming from the west. I thought I could get to Selsdon in time.  But over Farleigh Common heavy blustery sleet hit me and penetrated my helmet so I was suitably wet and frozen. Still hot shower was not far away….


Tuesday 7th: Peter R led twenty five to Denbies, Ranmore Common & Box Hill: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-ride-7th-march-2017/


 

BIKEABILITY COURSES FOR YOUR KIDS/GRANDKIDS

Venue
Croydon Arena
Albert Rd, South Norwood, London SE25 4QL

Dates
Level 2, 5 & 6 April, School Yr 5, age 9 and above 
Level 3, 7 April, School Yr 7, age 11 and above 
Level 1, 09:30 - 11:30 12 April, School Yr 3 & 4, age 7 & 8
Level 1, 12:00 - 14:00, 12 April, School Yr 3 & 4, age 7 & 8

Booking and more here: http://ww2.cyclinginstructor.com/blog/bikeability/croydon-bikeability-easter-holiday-courses-2017

 

FINALLY: LIDL CYCLE EVENT
Starting Sunday 12th. Not very exciting I'm afraid but there are also mits and the lubrication stuff is always useful.

Happy Cycling!