The Bugle | Blast 306

Friday 20th October 2017
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 

BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK

Singer/Songwriter Ed Sheeran. No not for singing or songwriting (you must be joking). Something even more painful -  for revealing that he cycled to the pub after a bike crash earlier this week in which he broke bones in both his arms and fractured a rib:
http://road.cc/content/news/231036-ed-sheeran-says-he-cycled-pub-after-bike-crash-left-him-broken-bones

CAR OF THE WEEK

Yes - you read that right - A CAR. Not only a car but an Audi. Second only to a BMW in a cyclist's pet hate catalogue. From £64,000 you can now get their A8 Automatic model that is so clever it incorporates a device to detect cyclists which will lock the doors so the poor chap can't be doored. I mean, who wants scratches and blood splatters on your pride and joy?

Or you could just check your mirrors. Your choice. But if you need something to think for you go here: http://www.cityam.com/273979/tech-packed-and-classy-hell-new-audi-a8-leave-mercedes

 

TURNBULL TOURS: CUBA 2000

The last of John & Meike's tours to exotic destinations around the world. And to a world where their bikes were probsblly the most advanced pieces of transport infrastructure around. A place where you can cycle along motorways and not every service station resembles Watford Gap:

Enjoy it all and more here: https://anerleybc.org/turnbull-tours-cuba-2000/

 

WANNA DO AN EXOTIC TOUR OF YOUR OWN?

Scenery is optional ... if you are looking for inspiration to emulate John & Meike's expeditions The Grauniad has a compilation of favourite rides from around the world here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/gallery/2017/oct/09/simply-stunning-your-favourite-cycle-rides-around-the-world

 

CROYDON HIGH STREET CLOSURE

Last week we told you about the plan to close the NCN bit off the High Street between Park Street and Katherine Street. Now they have gone and done it. Just making a trifle more awkward and dangerous for cyclists. But do they care?

Well hopefully this politician does. Our very own cycling minister who, sit down now, actually cycles. And cares about cycle safety. Read his blog here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2017/oct/05/we-want-to-make-our-roads-safer-for-everyone-especially-cyclists

He also apparently in favour of subsidising e-bikes as we do e-cars. Well, I wouldn't bet the farm on it - yet.

RECENT RIDE REPORTS

Saturday Ride 14th October: Pete and Karen bring you this delicate message from the Cafe Domestique at Bookham. Get a Brooks: https://anerleybc.org/saturday-ride-14th-october-2017/

Sunday Ride 15th October: No report but they did get to and back from Amberley near Arundel. It was supposed to be a 100 miler but TomTom had to circle Norwood three times to finish the ton.

Tuesday Ride 17th October: The 'B' rode did a 50 miler to Horsham. Except that wasn't the plan. However, a new cafe venue is found for the future. The strangely named Frog & Nightgown: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-b-ride-17th-october-2017/

UPCOMING RIDES

Saturday Ride 21st October: Cancelled because of the weather forecast.

Sunday Ride 22nd October: 9:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Tom V leads to The Golden Hop Tea House, Plaxtol. Where? its beyond Sevenoaks so expect hills. Afterwards at The Royal Oak Staffhurst.

Tuesday Ride 24th October: 
'A' Ride [12mph] 09:30 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Tom V to Denbies
'B' Ride [10mph] 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Peter R to Debies

Thursday Ride: 26th October: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads somewhere.

OCTOBER RUNS LIST

Tuesdays: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-runs-list-october-2017/
Sundays: https://anerleybc.org/sunday-runs-list-october-to-december/

 

FINALLY: LOCK IT UP

This week's reported crime statistics have been bad for almost every category. Bicycle theft is no exception. Its even worse. Thefts are up this year 19% to 100,788 from 84,685 last year.

Its down to Islamic terrorism according to President Trump. No, just scumbags Don.

Happy Cycling!