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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History
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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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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Anerley B.C. Watch the Tour de France
On 7th July 2007 the World’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France, started in London. It was the very
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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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Holdsworth 1961 Monsoon Restoration 2.
Part 2 by Master Craftsman, John Eden The above photo shows my finished restoration, but shows nothing of what was
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Wheels Go Round, and So Does Fashion
Was Denise the first Anerley Gravel biker or was she just a much later follower of fashion? The Anerley Bicycle
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Holdsworth 1961 Monsoon Restoration.
By Master Craftsman, John Eden I acquired the frame and forks in June 2017 from an old friend of Frank
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THE CAPTAIN’S PEN
INKED AND GUIDED BY DES AND EWA INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM! As a result of November 1999’s AGM, Myself and
Read moreThe Anerley Re-Union after 60 years!
I have already written about our mini-tour based at Weymouth and our visit to the Abbotsbury Swannery. See https://anerleybc.org/swanning-around-in-dorset/ Note
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Mulga Bill’s Bicycle
The original poem by “Banjo” Paterson appeared in the Australian newspaper – The Sydney Mail on 25 July 1896, when
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Highways and Byways-Battle Stations!
As I wrote in an earlier Gazette, we are not a heads down racing club so have ample opportunity to
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Highways and Byways, April 2021
The month of April celebrates our English patron saint – St George the Dragon Slayer. Unlike our other UK nationals,
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A Cycling Epic Across Spain with Ewa!
ANERLEY’S PILGRIMS’ PROGRESS by Des Donohoe It was the winter of 2005 when Ewa had the idea of cycling across
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A White Cliffs Bike Ride
After our day’s ride following the Viking Coastal Cycle Route, see https://anerleybc.org/around-the-isle-of-thanet/ , five of us (Sue Smith, Jo Rifaat,
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Around the Isle of Thanet
Last summer with all our holiday plans cancelled, July saw a slight easing in the first Covid lockdown. So now
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Tuesday’s Freedom Ride! 12 May
The first Tuesday after lock down was only a very modest relaxation, so Asif and I decided to meet up
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Anerley Pioneers: GE Osmond
Inventor of the heel clip
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Exploring Lingfield’s Country Lanes.
Lingfield has long been a favourite destination of Anerley club rides, but it has so much more to see in
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Sunday Ride into the Past: 1st Sept 2019
The first day of Autumn but sunny and warm, so I took the opportunity to take my group out to
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Alternative Sunday Ride: 25th Aug
Some of the regulars joined me – Asif, Chrys, Dave, Marilyn and Jenny. As a bonus we had Peter Roberts,
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Tuesday Ride, 9.30 “A” Team: 24th April
A Ride back in history, as a result of a kind thought from a fellow cyclist.
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A Story Told By Members: 1881 – 1981
The Book Online
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The Anerley: John T remembers
Women were allowed to make tea and cake for the male racers […]
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Tuesday Ride: 11th October 2016
Out and About Tan House Farm. A breathe of country air!
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Perhaps One for the Ladies?
When men took a back seat!
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Anerley’s Glitterati.
Honours won.
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All That Glitters is ….
Not gold but real silver!
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To Brighton and Back – Record Setting Rides!
And a bit of Anerley B.C’s racing history
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Breaking With Tradition
What should our club silverware be awarded for? Ideas wanted for you the members!
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