The Bugle | Blast 323

Friday 23rd February 2018
Old Blokes Edition



 

QUOTE  OF THE WEEK

"Running would be much better if they invented a little seat to sit on and maybe some kind of platforms for your feet to push and… Oh wait” – Liz Hatch

 

BICYCLIST  OF THE WEEK

S.F. Edge on an Anerley Club Ride circa 1892. Anerley's greatest rider? In 1888, aged 20, he set the world record for 100 miles in a race on the Great North Road.  Two years later he set another 100 mile record which stood for 24 years.  He was the Bradley Wiggins, or being a prolific hill climber, perhaps the Chris Froome of his day! More here: https://anerleybc.org/today-is-tomorrows-history/

John E writes:

I had a email yesterday from Nigel Land of the Veteran Cycling Club telling me someone has done an article on S.F.Edge for their next issue of 'The Boneshaker' coming out on 1st April, and asking us to expand on S.F.E and history of the Club for a future Magazine, 'The Boneshaker' comes out three times a year.

 A friend of mine has this very minute turned our ' A Story Told by Members 1881-1981' into a pdf maybe it could be sent out to members, I have also done six hard copies A4 size to 'give' to members, Mark Blewitt has kindly volunteered to research for the next or future issues of The Boneshaker but let that stop anyone who wants to contribute!

The story is now online in 37 pages: https://anerleybc.org/a-story-told-by-members-1881-1981/

 

BICYCLE BADGE OF THE WEEK

The gift that keeps on giving. The curator of the National Cycle Museum has followed up the 1915 Gazette by emailing us a picture of another little treasure - an Anerley BC badge of unknown vintage. And as you can see not so very different from the one that currently appears on our website masthead.

And it doesn't end there. The proprietor of a Horsham Bicycle shop contacted us as follows:

"Hi a trophy has come into my possesion which is from Anerley Bicycle Club. Dates on it are 1912 its a road handicap 25 mile and 12 hour. i just  wondered if the club would like it."

You bet we do. Des has been in contact and all that now lies between the club and the trophy is a ride to collect it. A bit far for the Tuesdays, the shop is shut for the Sundays so it looks like an excursion for the Saturdays. More when Pete sets a date.

 

BICYCLE OF THE WEEK

Do I detect a swing back from 20th century carbon to 19th century steel?  Steel is still king for rough work and heavy touring. It has give which makes long hours in the saddle more comfortable, absorbs shocks rather than break - and if it does it can be repaired anywhere a steelworker can be found.

This week I thought I would share the Guardian's choice. ‘Perfect for hill passes, pints and pasties’.

It's aimed at the same market as my Condor Fratello but updated with disc brakes. Take a look at their review: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/feb/18/temple-cycles-adventure-disc-trail-bristol-bespoke-review-martin-love


 

RIDING FOR PLEASURE - THE OLDIES HAVE IT!

New research refutes the theory that pressure from saddles can cause erectile dysfunction, and says cycling could actually improve performance in older men.

So says The Guardian Cycling Blog in this article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2018/feb/16/does-cycling-really-damage-mens-sexual-organs

Ladies - a warning - avoid young Spanish Triathletes ;-)

 

RIDE REPORTS

Saturday 17th February: A nearly expensive Red Rum Ride, Charlwood and a snapped cable: https://anerleybc.org/saturday-ride-17th-february-2018/

Sunday 18th February: Tom V does a roundabout 50+mile tour of Polesden Lacey, Leith Hill and The Plough at Leigh: https://anerleybc.org/sunday-ride-18th-february-2018/

UPCOMING RIDES

FINALLY

I'm off again for a little more [non-cycling] R+R. Tom V will be Bugling for the next three issues (2nd/9th/16th March). Please help him by passing on stories, quotes and other titbits to help him fill the space.

And try and have as much fun as me. Photo: The Mosque of Cordoba - just one of the many amazing sights of southern Spain we plan to visit.


Happy Cycling