Royal Cyclists
It was only a few weeks ago that we had an Anerley Gathering to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen
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Features
Mike Burrows – R.I.P
I had an email from Tom Moody saying : Hi Des, An article from the Cyclist. I met him many
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Map Reading and Grid References.
For us cyclists, map reading is principally about finding our way, out and about in new and unknown areas. To
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The Southern Cycle Saunter – 2022!
Note the date for this year’s Saunter is Sunday 2nd of October 2022 ! This is a bike ride with
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Fake Bike Parts & Fake Bikes – Be-aware!
Last autumn I had a bottom bracket bearing go on a ride, shortly after starting the return from Tully’s Farm.
Read moreAn Anerley Challenge Ride
I expect, that like me, most of you took up cycling for it’s health benefits, such as to get fitter,
Read moreThe Battle of the Sexes!
Our ladies, and especially Jo Smith and Denise, are setting us all examples to follow. Away Days in Mallorca to
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Top British Cyclist Dies on Tour de France
No not this year but back in 1967! The late and great Tom Simpson. Read all about it here!https://www.drmirkin.com/histories-and-mysteries/tom-simpson-heat-stroke-and-amphetamines.html And
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Safer Cycling No. 4
Road safety is something that is very important – especially to cyclists – because we are the most vulnerable of
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The Vätternrundan, Sweden 2022
On 9th June Jo Smith & Denise set off for Sweden to ride in 3 events which make up the
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Anerley Away Days – Marlborough
About 3 months back at the end of an Anerley bike ride, I took my group into Flower Farm for
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Mark H Offers a Great Camping Trip!
Mark H our Racing Secretary is now up to speed, having found a new use for his 100 + P.S.I
Read moreA Hot Topic – E-bikes!
Not so long ago, E-bikes were frowned upon by serious cyclists, but now they are the most popular of bike
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Don’t Just Worry About Inflation!
No, a much more worrying problem is deflation! However when problems arise it is nice to know that our Anerley
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You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down!
You might not be a resident of Silicon Valley, but you could get lost in the wilds of Surrey with
Read moreDrinking Water! or Rain Water!
Another weather record! The forecast for next week is 30 degrees on Monday 11th July and 31c on Tuesday. But
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The Strong Arm of the Law!
Something you need to be aware of, because at times we all do it! Tom Hodgkinson has a run-in with the
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Don’t Get Doored!
I am sure that we have all encountered similar situations to this, but hopefully near misses, because we then had
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The Few and the Fewer!
What a pleasure it has been, cycling in the sunshine of the past couple of weeks. A couple of Sundays
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TRY SOME FARTLEK TRAINING
Fartlek training was invented by Scandinavian long distance runners, back in the 1950s. It has proven to be a very
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The Man from Silicon Valley
Whilst riding with George L through Woldingham School on our way to Lingfield, we came across a rider on his
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Jubilee Celebration
I think some people were hoping to call this weekend Platy Jubes which somewhat diminishes the 70 years of service from a classy cyclist.
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Gravel Bikes and Gravel Bike Rides!
It is great to see that Gravel bikes are now becoming popular with our club members. They are so much
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Could we all benefit from a bit of T.T training?
Like all those of you who have passed the age of 50 will begin to realise, Surrey’s hills seem to
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Herne Hill Track Day 2022
Herne Hill Velodrome (HHV). An iconic venue in the history of cycling. And we are lucky to have it almost
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The 5th Wolfe of Westerham Sportive – 3rd July
Not for the faint hearted, this is a really challenging ride on our doorstep, not the distances, because the 2
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Bike Theft is a Major Problem
This is not a new problem, just much more common! One that is a significant problem of which many of
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Audax – The Original Cyclist’s Challenge!
What is an Audax Ride? Audax UK have described it as – not a race, not a tour, not a
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Dee samples a bit of Time Trialling
Easter Sunday Morning – 2022 – Marshalling at Kingston Wheelers Cycling Club’s 14 mile TT Back in early March, Mark
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The Kennet Valley 100k Audax
A dozen Anerley members have signed up to do this ride on Saturday 9th April. It offers the opportunity to
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