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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2022
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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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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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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Anerley Ladies Tour de Mallorca
Well it only took 2 years to happen thanks to the obvious, but on 25th April we were finally on
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Tea Rooms – Lost one/Gained one
Also gained was the promise of some great potential for future Gravel biking! For a Sunday Ride a few weeks
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Three Punctures – is this a record?
Sunday 8th May proved to be a record breaker in more ways than one. Blue sky, hot sun and a
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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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The Kennet Valley Audax – The Shorter One!
An advantage of Audax rides is that they offer such a variety of rides, long or short rides, hilly or
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