The Bugle | Blast 309

Friday 10th November 2017
 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 

BICYCLIST AND BICYCLE OF THE WEEK

How to do a downhill on a fixie!

Spotted on the London Brighton Veteran Car Rally last Sunday somewhere south of Redhill. This unknown hero cycled all the way to Brighton on his 'boneshaker'. These were all the rage in the 1860/70s. They featured the new fangled pedal, solid wheels and metal tyres. Hence a very rough and noisy ride - but no punctures!

Velocipede builders gradually increased the size of the front wheel to give a higher 'gear' so they could go faster and the boneshaker evolved into the 'ordinary' better known as the penny farthing. These machines were the first to be called 'bicycles'.

Hence bicycle clubs and the Anerley.

 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH : PLEASE BRING DOSH

Thank you for all those that have reserved a place so far. Denise B will be collecting money on behalf of Viv at the AGM. It is £28 per head.

Those that won't be be there can pay directly into the Anerley BC account - details below.

For those that haven't yet booked a reminder the Anerley Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 12th December is at the Brasserie Vacherin, 48 - 50 South End, Croydon. Partners welcome. Reply to this email to get your name on the list.  

BACS Transfer:
Account: Anerley Bicycle Club
Sort code: 30 00 04
Number: 00095967
Quote your name plus XMAS as reference eg J DOE - XMAS
 

CLUB AGM: THIS SUNDAY 12th NOVEMBER

4pm at the South London Harriers Club, 194 Brighton Rd, Coulsdon CR5 2NF. Its carefully hidden up an alleyway behind that purple sign next to Wok Central.

Please, if possible, bring cake or biscuits to share.

Agenda:
1 Apologies for absence
2 Minutes of last AGM
3 Matters arising
4 Election of officers
5 Election of new members
6 Captain’s report
7 Racing secretary’s report
8 Treasurer’s report
9 Membership secretary’s report
10 Social secretary’s report
11 Webmaster’s report
12 Sensible and safe cycling in a group
13 Touring
14 Any other Business

THE FREEWHEEL COMPETITION

For freewheeling virgins - this is how it is done: https://anerleybc.org/freewheeling-competition-2011/

There is only one rule - no pedalling. The winner is the cyclist who goes furthest. Is weght an advantage? Who knows? Just turn up at 9am at the Shurguard/501 Brighton Road meeting point for the ride out to Bletchingley.

Tom V will be on Rembrance Day duties so could the Senior British Officer take command please.




RECENT RIDE REPORTS

Saturday Ride 4th November: Cancelled due to weather

Sunday Ride 5th November: Tom V bows at as Captain by himself https://anerleybc.org/sunday-ride-5th-november/

Tuesday Ride 7th November: Des does Snowhill with an innovative outbound route: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-ride-7th-november-2017/

 

UPCOMING RIDES

Saturday Ride 11th November: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: A shorter ride as weather not looking great again. 39 miles,toughest climb Farthing Down so nothing too challenging, nice pub too! ..

Sunday Ride 12 November is replaced with the ANNUAL CLUB DOWNHILL: Same start 9:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road.

Tuesday Ride 14th November: 
'A' Ride [12mph] 09:30 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Tom V leads to Leatherhead Leisure Centre
'B' Ride [10mph] 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: John D leads to Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Thursday Ride: 16th November: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads somewhere.

NOVEMBER RUNS LISTS

Tuesdays: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-runs-list-november-2017/ 
[apologies for last week's mangled link]
Sundays: https://anerleybc.org/sunday-runs-list-october-to-december/
 

FINALLY

Last Sunday's alternate ride joined the Veteran Car Run at Redhill and bagged the better weather from Tom as we raced down the A23 and onto fast dual carriageways we wouldn't dare normally touch. But tucked in behind a Pierce or a Packhard it was only unburnt fuel that was the only hazard.

The official route had been changed from Brighton Road (passed our start point) due to roadworks in Tooting. It now went through Banstead and down Reigate Hill. A decision that led to a disaster. It is believed the brakes failed on a 1902 Benz and it ran out of control finally smashing into two modern day cars and appears to be totally destroyed.

All six passengers were injured, two seriously of which one has subsequently died. Club members know well the dangers of that descent. I don't think any cyclists would have taken heavy old cars without efficient brakes down that slope. A fatal decision.

Ride with care please. Especially downhill.