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DaveB commented on Jenny Hill's event 'G3 or anyone can come ride'

Thanks to groups 1, 2 and 3 who attended Jenny's ride today, all 18 of you. Just what was required to work off some of that Christmas excess. I enjoyed the ride as I think most people did. Also an introduction to the excellent T room at the…

Dec 27, 2011

G3 or anyone can come ride at Green St Green (A21)

December 27, 2011 from 9:15am to 1:15pm

About 40 miles through the lanes stopping half way round at Hildenborough. Hilden (golf range) cafe will be open. An antidote to overeating! Your leader will be JennySee More

DaveB is attending Jenny Hill's event Dec 27, 2011

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DaveB commented on Jonathan Harris's blog post 'Trans-Wales'

This effort and dedication to the job ib hand is an outstanding achievement. Despite the mechanical setbacks you did not flinch or consider giving up. Well done Jonathan, you are a credit to the Avanti Cycling Club. …

Dec 5, 2011

G2 Ride at Green St Green

November 27, 2011 from 9:15am to 2pm

Dave Bettinson will lead this Sundays Ride. Route will be via Dornansland, with a stop at Leigh Golf Club for tea/snacks. Distance 62 miles. See More

DaveB is attending steve Riley's event Nov 15, 2011

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DaveB left a comment for marco peerdeman

Welcome Marco, Pleased you decided to join Avanti. We have a wide range of activities available within the club including Holiday/Training camps in Majorca in April where the sun normally shines, definitely warmer than the UK. Our winter social…

Oct 10, 2011

GS Avanti Annual Dinner and Awards Night at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club

December 5, 2011 from 7pm to 11pm

Dear MembersThis year the Annual Dinner will be held at the Chelsfield Lakes Golf Club, We will have our own private bar where you can purchase your drinks. Arrival from 7pm to 7.30pm, Dinner served at 7.30pm. As ever, plenty of awards going!There will also be a raffle where those who don’t win any club prizes also have a chance to walk away with something. Donations appreciated.Payment details are £25 per head for Club members, £30 per head for non-members.Please see below for Menu…See More

DaveB is attending Chris Dines's event Oct 10, 2011

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DaveB replied to Tony Day's discussion 'Higham Q10/7 17th September'

Hi Rob You must have had a bad day at the office when you wrote your response. Your pessimistic, inaccurate summing up of the Interclub competition would make any politician proud of twisting the facts. We came 2nd behind Sevenoaks (not bottom of…

Sep 22, 2011

DaveB replied to Tony Day's discussion 'Higham Q10/7 17th September'

I'm down to supply the tables for posting this week.There are one or two ' OPEN 'events which also qualified for the championship hence the slight delay. The other delay being a holiday week in Spain, and the Avanti Italy…

Sep 20, 2011

DaveB replied to Tony Day's discussion 'Higham Q10/7 17th September'

Hi Tony, Well done on Saturday with your first podium position. While we finished very strongly with 31 points on Saturday, Seven Oaks grabbed the two top spots giving them 19. Net gain 12 points. We needed more than 12 points to overhaul…

Sep 18, 2011

DaveB replied to Steve Bowman's discussion 'TT Scratch and Handicap Tables after 9 rounds'

Hi Terry, picked up your comment about your concern over non-appearence on the TT tables. Simple answer is you have not scored enough points to warrant a mention, We have currently 23 Avanti riders competing for the 2011 Championship, I only show…

Jul 26, 2011

David Howard smith and DaveB are now friends Jul 11, 2011

DaveB commented on David Howard smith's blog post 'How to Win a Club Run.'

Thanks Dave, you are not alone in being concerned at the pace and poor discipline of the current G2 rides. Several quality riders have shown dismay at the pace which has been allowed to build up over recent months.( 17 mph average over a 70 mile…

Jul 11, 2011

DaveB replied to Rob G's discussion 'Stolen bikes'

So sorry to hear of your loss Rob. Trust and hope you keep your top bike in your house. Are you adequately insured with your house insurance? For a few extra £££'s some insurers will cover you up to £5,000 per bike. As…

Jul 8, 2011

DaveB commented on Stephen Joseph's blog post 'Marmotte 2011 - my ride'

Well done Stephen & David, ( presume David is your twin brother ) The Marmotte ride has featured with many of our club riders over the years, with ex club member Mark Cope running special training sessions for the Marmotte challenge.…

Jul 8, 2011

Avanti Summer Barbecue at Rising Sun Pub Twitton Lane Near Otford

July 10, 2011 from 12:30pm to 3pm

The Avanti Summer Barbecue will be on Sunday 10th July, at the Rising Sun Pub, Twitton Lane, Near Otford. We have an exclusive marque in the garden (so no problem with the weather). There wil be a Mixed Grill (Lambchop, Pork Fillet, Sausage) jaket potato and salad. Start is fom 12.30 pm onwards. Cooking kicks off at 1.00 to 2.30 pm. All guests are welcome, so please bing partners and family. Cost is now £5 per head (Roger will collect on the door) All Sunday rides will end at the Rising…See More

DaveB is attending steve Riley's event Jul 4, 2011

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Kevin Pickering left a comment for DaveB

Hi Dave, Thanks for that. I will most likely be away for a lot of August in France but will update you nearer the time. See you Sunday. Cheers, Kevin

Jul 1, 2011

RUBBER BOUNCES - I DIDN''T
I wanted to thank Avanti members and friends,including those from Sydenham Wheelers and Sevenoaks-Tri, for their concern and kind words of encouragement with regard to my recent road accident. In addition my heartfelt thanks to Dave Marshal who called the ambulance, secured my bicycle and generally looked after me. How he didn't throw up when confronted with my arm injury, I'll never know.

Two other concerned young people provided blankets and pillows until medical help arrived. Unfortunately they had departed from the campsite before Dave could personally thank them the following day.
The road to recovery is long and slow,ask any other Avanti riders who have travelled down this route. However, I enjoyed a great buzz seeing everyone racing when helping Ian with the time keeping at yesterday's evening ' 10 ' at Cudham Lane.

Today I booked a cycling holiday to Italy - my determination to ' saddle up ' has not diminished.
Many thanks for all your support.
Dave Bettinson

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At 8:16am on July 1, 2011, Kevin Pickering said…: Hi Dave, Thanks for that. I will most likely be away for a lot of August in France but will update you nearer the time. See you Sunday. Cheers, Kevin

At 3:41pm on July 31, 2010, Brian Willis said…: I guess it will take a little while, but you will soon have your stamina back Dave. I'm planning to join the G2 ride tomorrow, probably do half distance as I've not got too many miles in my legs at the moment (still battling these stupid knees). I'll be looking for a guide back home! I'm away for the next TT, but will back for the following one, really getting to enjoy the challenge. All the best - Brian

At 8:13am on July 31, 2010, Brian Willis said…: Nice to see you getting back to fitness Dave, look forward to seeing out riding again really soon.

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well done Shaun, bronze in the kilo.

Posted by Ian Soper on February 13, 2012 at 9:22am — 2 Comments

Thoughts on Riding in the Snow. More old gits memories.

Posted by David Howard smith on February 5, 2012 at 9:25pm — 4 Comments

Kentish Killer Konquered

Posted by steve Riley on January 15, 2012 at 5:27pm

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David Howard smith commented on Ian Soper's blog post 'well done Shaun, bronze in the kilo.'

How do you edit a comment. Should have said. See you at the Para Olympics. Well done Shaun.

6 hours ago

David Howard smith commented on Ian Soper's blog post 'well done Shaun, bronze in the kilo.'

She you in the Para Olympics Shuan. Well done.

6 hours ago

well done Shaun, bronze in the kilo.

Shaun McKeown got a bronze medal in the C1 Kilometre time trial at the Para track world champs in Los Angeles. Well done Shaun. See More

Blog post by Ian Soper 9 hours ago

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steve Riley replied to David Howard smith's discussion 'Sundays Off Road ride'

Thanks Dave for leading us on Sunday. shame that we had to cancel the G2 ride, but the predicted conditions were just far too dangerous to be taking out groups of riders. I have to say that I was not that disappointed that we did not…

9 hours ago

Claire Clarke replied to Brian Willis's discussion 'My turn to have gawn and dunnit, just signed up for the 2012 L'Etape du Tour in the Pyrenees!'

Good luck for the big move to France. Who will get me round the Circuit of Kent sportive now?! All the best.

10 hours ago

Steve Gale replied to Bill Fitzgerald's discussion 'G1 road ride today?'

That's a shame as we must have just missed you as five of us arrived at the Green, looked at the road again and then started to have second thoughts. I headed home to the boredom of the turbo (after mistakenly just popping back into bed…

21 hours ago

michael farla club captain replied to Bill Fitzgerald's discussion 'G1 road ride today?'

well done bill and simon photo - where ?

22 hours ago

Simon Clarke replied to Bill Fitzgerald's discussion 'G1 road ride today?'

Well done Bill. I managed a couple of hours on the mountain bike in the snowy fields. Didn't go too hard, just enjoyed the frozen trails before they all turned to mud again.

23 hours ago

Bill Fitzgerald replied to Bill Fitzgerald's discussion 'G1 road ride today?'

The program Dancing on Ice has nothing on this road :-)

23 hours ago

Bill Fitzgerald replied to secretsquirrell's discussion 'Cyclopark Wednesday night training????'

Just long drags I think Andy, no hill like Hogs.

yesterday

G1 road ride today?

Not sure if any of you guys made it out today.I passed the G at 9am and the car park was empty, so not sure if anyone rocked up afterwards. Well done if you did.My ride today - was aiming to do the Staplehurst loop but it just got far too cold.Sevenoaks - Tonbridge - Hadlow - Yalding - Yalding loop - Brookside Garden ctr for two coffees and half an hour to warm up - Seven Mile Lane - Wrotham Hill - Brands Hatch - Eynesford - Home.62 miles taking in a couple of dodgy lanes past the Yalding tap…See More

Discussion posted by Bill Fitzgerald yesterday

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My ride 32 miles av 14.3 to hildenborough via riverhill .Nice stop at golf range,hot choc / cake with claire, paula ,rob .

Status posted by stephen warner yesterday

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Sundays Off Road ride

Four of us braved the weather to follow the thames river path. Jenny,Glyn, Steve and myself much trepidation at the start after watching Groups of tourest slipping and sliding on the black ice around the Wolfe statue in Greenwich park. We never got as far as Eirth marsh as promised, gave in to the cold and turned back at Trip Cock point and warmed up in the Cafe at the Thames Barrier. 20 miles I add a bit extra on the way home through Castle woods total 30 miles.See More

Discussion posted by David Howard smith yesterday

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steve Riley commented on michael farla club captain's event 'G1+CLUBRUN MAIN ROAD BASH 50M'

What does a "lumpy" run mean ?. How was it out there Michael.

yesterday

G2 RIDE CANCELLED at Green St Green

February 12, 2012 from 9:15am to 2pm

Weather permitting, today we will ride a modifed version of the Bexley Reliability ride. Taking in Otford, Ightham, Hildenborough, Edenbridge, 4 Elms cafe stop, Godstone, Gangers, Knockholt. Total distance will be about 55 miles, but can be changed depending on the weather. Steve Riley to lead. See More

Event updated by steve Riley yesterday

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G2 and G3 Rides CANCELED TODAY

The combination of freezing temperatures, and possible rain/sleet/snow showers forecasts means that we have had to cancel todays G2 and G3 rides. See More

Discussion posted by steve Riley yesterday

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