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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. Continue

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G2 Ride Cancelled
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I'm sure that everybody has been watching the weather forecast closely. The combination of ice, and snow is clearly not good, and we have decided that the G2 ride will not go ahead.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Howard smith Feb 5.

Kentish Killer - more help needed on Saturday 18th Feb

Started Feb 3

I have been out on a 45 mile road run this Saturday morning, starting at 8.15 am, including going down Gangers, and I thought I would let everyone know that although it was very very cold (-2 degrees…Continue

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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

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

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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

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steve Riley replied to DaveM's discussion 'Advice required'

Dave, the weather must be bad if you have time to sit and write this. If you have a problem with your equipment, then I'd get it seen to, quickly. Maybe that's why she is off with another bloke !. Steve …

Wednesday

steve Riley commented on David Howard smith's blog post 'Thoughts on Riding in the Snow. More old gits memories.'

Maybe the best idea would be to invest in a trike, fitted with knobbly tyres. Would also allow you to carry emergency kit. Thanks for your memories Dave, always a good read.

Feb 7

David Howard smith replied to steve Riley's discussion 'G2 Ride Cancelled'

The idea of using Cross to get a ride in bad weather spark some old memories of how us old gits found ways to keep going in snowy,icy weather. I chickened out today and we got permission to close Hog Hill to the public and I went for a long…

Feb 5

Simon Clarke replied to steve Riley's discussion 'G2 Ride Cancelled'

Also, snow riding? You need one of these http://surlybikes.com/bikes/pugsley

Feb 5

Simon Clarke replied to steve Riley's discussion 'G2 Ride Cancelled'

I was doing OK and it was great fun in the snow. People were falling off all over the place, but coming to no harm. The top boys took it in their stride and were flying as usual. At the beginning of lap six I got free of a group that had been…

Feb 5

steve Riley replied to steve Riley's discussion 'G2 Ride Cancelled'

How did you get on Simon ?. I went out on a 13 mile off road ride on the MTB instead - great fun in the snow, but pretty hard work. Only fell off twice !!

Feb 5

Simon Clarke replied to steve Riley's discussion 'G2 Ride Cancelled'

But if you can get to Herne Hill the cycle-cross race is ON! Great opportunity to try cross - there's a novice race at 12.45 and the standard race at 13.45. More info at http://www.londonxleague.co.uk/ All you need is a mountain bike (or…

Feb 5

G2 Ride Cancelled

I'm sure that everybody has been watching the weather forecast closely. The combination of ice, and snow is clearly not good, and we have decided that the G2 ride will not go ahead.See More

Discussion posted by steve Riley Feb 4

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Kentish Killer - more help needed on Saturday 18th Feb

We have had a great response to the requests for help for the Kentish Killer. So firstly, a big thank you to everybody who has volunteered to help. Also a number of Avanti members are helping on the Saturday, putting up the signs for the event. We are however still a little short on help for the Saturday.We will meet at 10-30 am at the Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch. Teams of 2 will then put up signs on one of the seven sectors of the course. Its not a difficult task, and we should be…See More

Discussion posted by steve Riley Feb 3

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G2 following part of the Bexley Reliability ride at Green St Green

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

Event posted by steve Riley Feb 2

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G2 Ride to Isle of Grain at Green St Green

February 5, 2012 from 9:15am to 2pm

Ian Soper is going to lead this Sunday's Ride, heading out North East towards the Isle of Grain. Route will be very much determined by the weather, but will include a cafe/pub stop. Approx 50 - 60 miles. See More

Event posted by steve Riley Jan 25

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steve Riley replied to David Howard smith's discussion 'Sunday 22 January Off Road Ride'

Sorry that I missed todays ride, but I've spent most of the day in bed, trying to recover from a cold. Glad to hear the ride went well. Steve

Jan 22

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Kentish Killer Konquered

Apologies fior the silly title, but I could not resist !. This weekend has seen some of the coldest weather seen for quite some time, but its been a deep cold, and frosty, without much Ice. I had planned to do the Kentish Killer G2 ride some time back, but had been defeated by the weather, so this was an opportunity to try again.

I went out on a 45 mile ride into the country on Saturday, so was reasonably confident that today would be similar, with little ice on the backroads. …

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Posted on January 15, 2012 at 5:27pm

Recumbent in Antwerp

I have to travel to Antwerp about 4 times a year, acting as a taxi driver for my wife. This is normally over a weekend, leaving me with a free Saturday afternoon to do as I please. Searching the Internet for a possible bike hire, I came across a website where I could hire a recumbent. Now, I’m always looking for something new, and different, so this was right up my street. The bike was on hire from a…

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Posted on September 2, 2010 at 7:43pm

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Posted on August 16, 2010 at 10:13am

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At 3:47pm on March 11, 2011, martin davey said…: H steve,

My back is much better thanks, looked after it with heat pads all week.

Looking forward to Sundays run. Just need to check out the my new rear wheel which I have fitted today.

See you sunday

Martin

At 10:21pm on September 9, 2010, keith driscoll said…: excellent - thanks for the info.

At 10:34pm on April 14, 2010, Ant Lockyer said…: Thanks Steve. Hopefully I can get a pass out as I've got a TT on Saturday and two days of depriving my Mrs of a lay in is pushing it :)

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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

L,etape du tour tales.

Posted by David Howard smith on January 7, 2012 at 11:38pm — 4 Comments

Three Old friends Go For a Ride.

Posted by David Howard smith on November 7, 2011 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

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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'

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

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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 .

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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

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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

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