The Bugle | Blast 395


Friday 12th July 2019

Tour Edition
 

 

 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 

“Cycling at 12mph equates to 3 mph walking.” - Jon Snow on the benefits of cycling.



 

BICYCLIST OF THE WEEK

Richard Porte in Sky (remember them?) jersey as one of Bradley Wiggins' domestiques on the 2012 Tour de France. Chris Froome was another. And now Richard is following in Bradley, Chris & Geraint's tradition by replacing it with the yellow jersey.

Richard holds the lead at the end of Stage 7. Will he hold on?

Stage 7 news: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/it-was-a-great-day-for-the-team-says-porte-as-ciccone-takes-tour-de-france-yellow-jersey/

About Richie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richie_Porte


 

BICYCLE OF THE WEEK

Ok, so you wanna win the Tour de France. Which bike? Here is defending champion Geraint's steed the Pinarello Dogma F12. Off the shelf that come at a cool twelve grand. Except they include disc braking which Geraint had to have removed ;-)

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Pinarello/Dogma-F12-Red-eTap-AXS-12-Speed-Disc-Road-Bike/MI7D

 

TWEETS OF THE WEEK

Just one from Cycling Weekly's entertaining collection:
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/tweets-week-bradley-wiggins-team-ineos-never-ending-handshake-430800

 

TV PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK

Last July a taxi-driver drew alongside me near East Croydon station and wound his window down. I was expected an earful. Instead admiring my yellow jersey he shouted "Right on Geraint!"

Which shows the danger of believing in taxi-driver stereotypes. Something the makers of this now infamous TV programme screened last Tuesday have yet to learn. There are stories of how they had to search high and low to find people who really, really hate cyclists. Here are some stories you should read how:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/bike-blog/2019/jul/08/channel-5s-nonsense-will-make-me-and-other-cyclists-less-safe

https://road.cc/content/news/263599-they-wanted-us-take-them-somewhere-people-would-say-they-didnt-cyclists-cyclists

Finally you can watch it yourself if you really want to destroy an hour of your life here: https://www.my5.tv/cyclists-scourge-of-the-streets/season-1


 

RIDE LEADER & MARSHALL TRAINING

 


Pete S writes:

There will be a training session that will cover both marshalling and leading rides on 20th July, at 10am. This will take place at the LCC Office in Wapping. Click the link below for registration.
https://membership.lcc.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=240

Register directly yourself and then let Pete S know. The plan is to travel to London Bridge by train and then cycle to the LCC office.

Places are limited and likely to go fast - there are already 6 Anerley members planning to attend so you will be in good company.
 



INSURANCE: RIDE LEADERS


To ensure everyone who is likely to lead a ride is covered we are compiling a list of regular and occasional leaders. Here is what we have so far:

Mark H
Tom V
Peter S
Roger F
Des D
Peter R
John D
David Go
Stuart G
Tom M
Sally S
Tim S
Sue D
Barrie
Bob G
Karen W

If you want to be added or deleted please email George or reply to this email.

If you are not on the list but are asked to lead a ride or a sub-group don't panic. You will be covered as a stand-in.


 

CLUB CENTURIONS

Three did an imperial century last Saturday (see Ride Reports), everybody can have a go at one this Sunday. If you've done a 100k, you can do it. Plus its one of Kent's flattest rides. See Upcoming Rides.

I think I can feel a Club Dinner toast coming on - and it ain't Rye ;-)

 

RIDE REPORTS

Saturday 6th July: Nine do Polesden Lacey, three do Bracknell:
https://anerleybc.org/saturday-ride-6th-july-2019/
 

Sunday 7th July: Strange figure on Des' alternate Sunday Ride to Ide Hill:
https://anerleybc.org/the-alternative-sunday-ride7th-july/
 

Tuesday 9th July: Roads close in on Des' big relaxed ride to Abinger Hammer: https://anerleybc.org/tuesday-ride-9th-july/

 

UPCOMING RIDES


Saturday 13th July: Meet Shurguard/501 Brighton Road at 09:00. Pete S leads out via Mitchley Hill, Warlingham, Knockholt to Shoreham Air Museum for tea. Return via Pilgrims Way, Oxted, Marden Park and the Zig Zag to The Wattenden Arms for  pub stop.  Approx 45 miles

Sunday 14th July: Meet Shurguard/501 Brighton Road at 09:00. Mark's Kent 100 to the infamous 'Pub with no Beer' aka The Bell at Smarden

Tuesday 16th July:  Shurguard/501 Brighton Road. Rides to Knoler:
09:30 Early Leader: Tom V
10:00 Steady Leader: Sue D
10:00 Relaxed Leader: Des

Thursday 18th July: Meet Shurguard at 10:00 am. 
Destination: tba 


 

FINALLY: A MURDER MYSTERY
Two people on bikes exactly 100 years ago. The lady is shot and killed. The guy was brought to trial after his bike was recovered. But he got off. Was it justice?

An intriguing investigation into a once famous but now forgotten cycling mystery: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-48838818


Happy Cycling