“There would be no Christmas if there was no Easter.” - Gordon Hinckley
BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK
Ahem, I don't want to start yet another acrimonious helmet debate - but I don't think that one is going to do much good for Mr Humpty Dumpty this coming fall.
BIKE OF THE WEEK
Oh Dear - did you know there was an EggBike? Neither did I. Its an e-bike from a new London based company called EggPower who also sell a range of e-bike related accessories including an App! https://eggbikes.com/
HOLY WEEK - OR HOLY HOLE?
Several club members have taken a tumble after hitting the rapidly proliferating potholes in this country. Its no good blaming the weather - other european countries with more severe weather conditions manage to keep their roads in a decent state.
Keith Ralph was commuting through Lewisham in January when he struck a pothole and was hurled from his bike. He was unconscious for more than a minute. Keith had CT scans which showed he had a bleed on the right hand side of his brain. He had a splint put into his mouth during emergency dental treatment, which left him physically sick from the pain. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43407167
Just another story of the daily danger we all face. Its down, of course, to the austerity squeeze on local councils who have to make difficult decisions on who is going to suffer from the cuts [sic].
You will have to go north as Croydon appears to prefer ripping 'em out. Two new 'quietways' for those that want to get there quietly and one 'superhighway' for those that want to main road more speedily and safely.
Saturday 31st March: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: The Saturdays are back!
An easy paced ride, avoiding most hills, as some of us haven't been out for a while.
Out via, Chipstead valley, Walton on the Hill, Betchworth to tea stop at Tanhouse Farm.
Back via Charlwood, Reigate with pub stop at the Wattenden Arms. 45 miles.
Sunday 1st April: 09:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads to igham Mote. There may be hills - no joke! Back via the Braested Arms.
Tuesday 3rd April [A] Ride: 09:30 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: NO RIDE Tuesday 3rd April [B] Ride: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Des D writes:
I had planned to go to the Barn (garden centre) at Four Elms, however the hoped for spring weather is looking nasty in current weather forecasts. So some amendment or even cancellation may be necessary! (Watch for ride updates).
Thursday 15th February Ride: 10:00 Shurguard/501 Brighton Road: Mark H leads.
TomTom co-fixer of Tom V's little problem has suggested this page as a handy tool (oops!) for fixing things. It has lots of videos so you can sit back, relax and watch someone else get their hands dirty: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/
