A Day to Remember!
On Remembrance Sunday Tomtom led a ride to Horne Golf Club, leaving from Shurgard at 10 sharp. Keeping an eye
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Gazette Articles
Anerley Gathering – October 2022
This month the destination was Christmas Tree Farm at Downe. Our Club assembled in 4 groups at Shurgard for a
Read MoreRoad Wars!
You may have seen the recent BBC Panorama programme entitled “Road rage: cars vs bikes.” which resulted from a BBC
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The Welsh Marches 2
CLUN to the KERRY RIDGEWAY After our first day in the Welsh Marches, starting with a visit to a visit
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An Introduction to the Welsh Marches.
A GREAT AREA FOR HIKING OR BIKING! My two sons are serious walkers, both regularly taking part in multi-day marathons.
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Lights for Winter Cycling
The end of British Summer Time means that good bike lights are now important for winter’s dark and dismal days.
Read MoreSam Visits the Bespoke Bike Show
Hi there! Here’s my write up of the Bespoke Bike show. Written at 36,000 feet, flying over the Bay of
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A Donation to Save Lives!
I put a blood donor appeal on Anerley Chat as follows. Please would you put a similar message in the
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Reflections on Kilimanjaro
It’s 22 September 2022. I’m standing at the top of Kilimanjaro, totally exhausted, freezing cold and worried that I am
Read MoreA Taste of the Alps
Fran and Claire went on an organised tour around Morzine, a popular ski resort. Bikes, hills, views and food. No
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Dee’s Coast to Coast Adventure
Dee spent her summer taking on the inspiring challenge devised by renowned walker and writer Alfred Wainwright in 1973 and
Read MoreYorkshire Tour Part 3
Day 1 Monday 20th June Marked the first day of our tour into the Dales. John Eden departed for York
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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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How to Nail Punctures!
My first Autumn ride on Sunday 4th September was very well attended – 10 turned up for a ride out
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Martin’s Whitstable Ride
A great ride on Saturday 4th September to start Autumn 2022, as reported by Fran! Wow! Yesterday counts as one
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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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Anerley Gathering 30th August 2022
Not the last of the Summer wine, but definitely a final Summer celebration for Anerley B.C, held on a warm
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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.
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Margate with the Numpties
Not being rude, that is what this little group of friends call themselves as they get together on random days
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,
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The York Cycle Rally part 2
Sunday 19th June On Sunday we did our own ride to Tadcaster, led by Tim. It was about 40 miles.
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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Tour de France – Latest Bike Tech
To do well or better still, to win the World’s toughest bike race requires the best and most reliable bikes
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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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