Better late than never!
I meant to write something for the Gazette ages ago, but writing most definitely is not a favourite activity for
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Rides
Snowdonia and it’s Waterfalls
Wales, and Snowdonia in particular, is known for its mountain scenery. The mountains attract clouds, which cause rain, which results
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Another Mountain to Climb
It is 5 years since I last climbed a mountain, and with Denise having organised some Anerley away days to
Read moreA Gentle Recovery Ride
After another stent recently fitted in one of my coronary arteries, Mark Hancock’s promised flat ride really appealed to me.
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No Business Like Snow Business!
On the evening of Sunday 11th December 2022 we had the first major snow for well over 5 years. Obviously
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Marlborough Away Days 2022-Day 1
What would summer be, without some Anerley Away Days? It is always great to go somewhere new to explore for
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The Joys of Gravel Riding in Winter
Des had advised me of the existence of Langley Vale Wood a Woodland Trust memorial site to WW1, so I decided to take it in as a visit.
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Anerley B.C Trip to Wales- 2023
And Note the Dates – Sunday 28 May to Thursday 1 June Des and myself recently started talking about resurrecting
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Why Marlborough?
With the long winter nights now upon us, my thoughts will turn to planning for next summer’s bike tour. I
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As we faced the clock and seasonal weather change, it seemed a final visit to Teapot Island was in order.
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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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Anerley Gathering – October 2022
This month the destination was Christmas Tree Farm at Downe. Our Club assembled in 4 groups at Shurgard for a
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Our Ladies Never Stop!
Their tour to Cambridge & Harwich 22-25 September 2022 DAY 1 It was an early start to meet at Purley
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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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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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Margate with the Numpties
Not being rude, that is what this little group of friends call themselves as they get together on random days
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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
Read moreMottisfont and Dunbridge Awayday
The Road to Recovery Part 4 The River Test is one of the most famous chalk streams in England –
Read moreChichester Awayday
The Road to Recovery Part 2 This is the second awayday in a series of five that I planned while
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A Swedish Saga!
A Saga is a story about historic or legendary figures and events which took place in the Nordic regions. We
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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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Daytrip to Rochester
Good old Komoot claimed a hilly ride with a climb of 4,500 feet would get us to Rochester and back
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A Thames-side Tea Stop
It is always nice to visit new tea stops and explore new routes to get there. So when Tom Vaz
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Gravel Biking for the Adventurous
When I joined Anerley B.C John Turnbull was the Club Captain, and had been a Club member for 50 years.
Read moreAmberley & the South Downs Awayday
The Road to Recovery Part 3 The third away day of my series was the result of another £3.50 return
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Train Assisted Chichester Ride
A sunny Wednesday left me with an urge to go to the coast and include some gravel. After the usual
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Train Assisted Hastings Ride
Avid readers of the Gazette (there must be some – c’mon own up!) may remember my piece in last July’s
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Colchester Awayday
The Road to Recovery Part 1 While lying in my hospital bed after a heart attack, I planned a series
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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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