“cycling is my ideology, a system of thought based on purity and economy of motion, kindness to the environment and drop handlebars." - Robert Hanks
BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK
Tito Tomasi - a nutter of the first order. Thinking of cycling through the Alps this summer? Then watch how it is done Tito-style. Hang onto your bars! (Thanks TomTom for the nomination): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO-WXMmskyo
INVISIBLE BICYCLE HELMET OF THE WEEK
Can you spot it? The second in our series of bicycle helmets is a bit of a giveaway. But only after it has been inflated. For those of you who don't like wearing helmets but would like some protection 'just in case' this solution is yours for a little more than £200. Check the manufacturer's website: https://hovding.com/
ANERLEY CLUB DINNER
Fifty riders and partners, a record number for the modern era, enjoyed our Annual Gong Show last Saturday. The raffle raised £240 for helping disable youngsters to go and enjoy(!) Crystal Palace games. The full list of winners and an embarrassing slide show can be found here: https://anerleybc.org/club-dinner-2018/
TURNBULL TOURS: BULGARIAN ODYSSEY
In another intrepid adventure John & Meike decode the Bulgarian way of life. Hot flat roads, mountain passes, fabulous monasteries and people prepared to share their homes: https://anerleybc.org/turnbull-tours-bulgarian-odyssey/
Saturday 10th February: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: CANCELLED - too cold! But it warms up for ...
Sunday 11th February: 09:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads to Teal Cafe at Hildenborough and a surprise pub on the way back. A hill may be involved.l
Tuesday 13th February [A] Ride: 09:30 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Tom V to Pond View Cafe Otford Tuesday 13th February [B] Ride: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: John D to Pond View Cafe Otford
Thursday 15th February Ride: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads.
FINALLY
Its difficult to get out in February so every ride should include some hard training to get you in shape for the spring. And here is what you can do to improve your hill climbing. Attach a concrete mixer!
