Beddington Park ride - Sat 19 Dec

Latest forecast suggests it should be dry but cold tomorrow. Probably shouldn't go too far - Lower Morden lights will have to await another time. I am thinking of Waddon Way garden centre - mainly roads.

Colin.

Author: Lisa

DA Competition Rules

Author: Pete

The (lack of) View from the Cab

Author: Lisa

Golden Beeches weekend

Golden Beeches cycle ride organised by CTC South Bucks is a diary must in October. A choice of 3 rides, Fiona & David cycled the short 20 miler, Pete & Lisa joined the Medium 30 mile. Carolyn, twin sister Christina and friend Roz took the Hilly 56 cycle challenge.

Golden Beeches are the trees with their autumnal leaves, golds, reds, bronze lining our cycle route over the Chiltern Hills. With the added nature spotting of Deer, muntjack's and "Red Kites" soaring in the Sky.

Unfortunately the heavy downpour of rain, wet leaves and steep hills are a nasty combination for cyclists. The 'back marker' (on the long ride) decided to overtake on the inside where the wet leaves were masking drains & deep puddles; he traversed the steep section of a hill across the leaves, his front wheel flew off and he crashed onto the concrete. He was lucky, walking wounded, a kind neighbour drove him to Stoke Mandeville for a check up. The bike we did try to fix but the aluminium frame took the impact with bent spokes and forks.

Don't be put off though you just need Good Brakes, nerves of steel are a must for this ride and its a great way to end the season!

From Carolyn Beer

Pete and Lisa joined the Medium Group after the welcome tea and cakes. 20 riders split into two groups of 10, each with a leader and a rear guard (take note SWLDA!) The day was one of challenging, damp, leaf-covered lanes giving us three stops to chat whilst different people demonstrated puncture repairs.

Lunch was at the Catherine Wheel, Henley (JD Weatherspoon) and then more lanes and a steady climb and drop down to West Wycombe, by now in bright sunshine after the early drizzle. A climb up past the Golden Ball provided the added bonus of over 30 red kites soaring overhead and even the local dog walkers could be heard exclaiming that they'd never seen so many all together.

A clever, Google image based quiz followed by an excellent roast dinner (a big plate of spaghetti and veggie sauce for the vegetarians) and then a slide show of highlights from CTC tours given by John Gosnell rounded off a super day for us.

(Basic tale Pete, typing and re-editing Lisa!)

Author: Pete

CTC Grampian Rally

Hi

Just to let you all know that the CTC Grampian are holding there fifth rally in 2010.

The dates are the 28th May - 2nd June.

If you can pass around to your members to let them know about this event.

I will be sending round forms in November when they are all finalised, for you to pass round to anyone interetesed or pass back a email address to myself and I will send them on

Thankyou

Heather Reid
CTC Grampian
Rally Committe

Author: Lisa

Dieppe Raid 2010

Hi all

We now know that 13th June has been agreed for next year's Dieppe trip.
As further information becomes available I will either send an email or publish it on the web site:

http://www.dieppetour.com/

As always Entry and Travel Forms will be available some time during Spring 2010.

You will have received this email if you have expressed an interest in next year's event or attended the Tour de Trois Vallees with us this year.

Please feel free to pass these details on to anyone who you believe may be interested. The more, the merrier!

Best wishes
Caroline Street

Author: Lisa

Birthday Rides 2011?

A new idea a new beginning, the breaking of a glimmer of an idea (not yet breaking news!) in fact the resurrection of an idea by Simmon Legg to bring 2012 Olympics to Surrey/London, lets say with the agreement of SWLondonDA but run by a small group of good volunteer organisers! This is early days and no formal offer has been made or agreed to. On the other hand, think about is there any support for the idea at all? Positive suggestions mainly please though negatives can also be constructive!
With the idea in mind and led by Bob Starey, Paul & I did a first reckey of what may well be one of the rides undertaken. Lea Valley to new Olympic Stadium partly via the Wandle, many parks, past the Cutty Sark at Greenwich and under the Thames foot tunnel to Canary Wharf on the way, returning via the Grand union to Camden Lock, thence to St Paul's, Millennium Bridge, the Beehive, South Bank. London Eye and Big Ben and back via Clapham common. What a wonderful route for those not familiar for the big smoke seen via greenways. Bob did an excellent job!
This message is just a teaser a tester and an even bigger idea! The Birthday Tea, hosted by Boris Johnston at the Beehive, now that would be a sensation and get CTC on the Map!!

No Cycling but magnificent views enjoyed much better walking

Paul and Bob taking time out!

Author: Lisa

Beginners BBQ Saturday 26 September

While the Cat was away the mice will play, some of the Beginners who made it to Walton on the Hill for an impromptue BBQ while Barbara was away in Spain. The weather was fantastic, so was the food thanks especially to the chicken legs brought along by Lorraine! Pity you could not make it Norman there was plenty of food for your group!

Author: Lisa

Brockham Fair

Winners Results for the Cycling Competition at the 2009 Victorian Fair on Brockham Green - Sun. 19th July 2009.

We are pleased to announce the five winning teams who have been selected by a draw from the names of those who successfully solved the Mystery Word from their correct answers to 20 questions. The draw was made by the Secretary for the Sutton Cycling Club for young people, Mrs Catherine Mahe who was pleased to find that , without any cheating she had drawn winners from each of the competing groups, ie Brockham and nearby village residents, Sutton C.C. , and the CTC ( Cyclists’ Touring Club).

The event was enjoyed by 45 competitors who have unanimously asked for the event to be repeated next year –
So, put a reminder to join in the fun of the fair again at Brockham in July 2010.
The receipts from entries to the event totalled £60 so the following winning teams have received cheques for £15.

Longer Event.
Winning Team Sutton Cycling Club.
The Mc Govern family from Banstead, Father Julian and his two sons Christopher and Matthew and mother Michelle McGovern.

Experienced Riders Event.
Two winning Teams. CTC and Sutton Cycling Club.

Deanna Mary Bailey CTC S.W. London and a nearby resident

The Landless family from Banstead. Sutton CC members, Father John, sons James and Alex and mother Carla Landless.

Starters Event.
Winning Team. Brockham (Strood Green ) residents.
Mother, Tracy Cobbold and son Adam.

Continued overleaf.
Special Award
Our youngest competitor scooted on his new starters bike without pedals over 2/3rds of the Starters route and answered questions – with just a little help from his dad.
Joseph Spearman-Oxx aged 2 years and 9 months from Bickley near Bromley receives £5 for this special achievement.


Thanks to Brockham Committee for their invitation to participate in the Brockham Victorian Fair Programme as part of the Brockham Village Weekend.
Special thanks to Committee members Doreen Bates and Simon Budd and congratulations on the successful Fair. We are pleased
they have already made it known that they want us to organise a repeat of this cycling event next year.

This Report was compiled by Organiser Clive Oxx Member of the Sutton Cycling Club Committee and the CTC. 20th July ’09.

Author: Pete

Begginers to Hove Sat 11 July

This second picture did not appear to get published. My earlier text refers in original blog to carrying spare tubes!

Author: mike morley

Begginers ride to Coast Sat 11 July

This is a test as I tried to blog b4 and it failed. There was much more to the story!

Author: mike morley

Begginers Ride to Coast Sat. 11 July 09

Six intrepid riders (the Motley Crew), including yours truly, left Nonsuch park at 9.30am via Walton le Hill and then traversed the Downs Link to Shoreham led by the very able leader Tony Hooker. The trip was somewhat wet and became known as the ride of the punctures!! Gillian had one, I had one and Toni de made the distinction of having 4. Thus he got separated and found his way onto the A27 dual carriageway going towards Worthing, near Steyning. Having realised his mistake he reversed and got to Brighton station and was home by 5pm. Meanwhile the rest made it to Hove for tea. After a good sea food plata we managed to catch the 5.17pm train to East Croyden where I said goodbye and switched from platform 3 to 6 and within 5mins was on the train to Tadworth arriving home just after 7pm. This was my first begginers day ride and what will my broken hip and all that rain I found it very tough. My mileage 62mls and I must congratulate those who rode all the way from Nonsuch and then home from Croydon, must have been 80mls ?

It looks like John is giving Gillian a lecture but I think only a reminder to always carry a spare inner tube and a puncture repair outfit which we should all take note of!!

Author: mike morley

Cafe at Headley

Headley Village Store/cafe.
The tearoom reopened just over one month ago (Dkg. Advertiser 2.7.2009). The proprietor took over the store in October 2008. Her daughter helps with shop and tearoom. Open 10-4 every day.

Regards Deanna.

Author: Pete

Sunday 5 July 09 Downlands

Had planned to go to Fairoaks Airport with the C&M and then onto Irene's for tea! Sorry I missed your generous hospitality again Irene. Total distance I think was a step too far having had only 2hours sleep on Friday night! See comment on C&M Blog. Graham & I had 2 great rides up Ditchling Beacon!! As for today few people were at 11's Reigate Garden Centre with Angie away in USA. I arrived as David & Dawn, Ken and Dianna were about to leave. I pootled back up Wray Lane having done Peblecombe earlier a distance of some 18mls, which got me home in good time to see the men's W19 final. As they say may the best man win and he did but Rodick to me was the real winner!!
As for the bike above, it looked very nice and I thought I might buy it for Barbara's Birthday but then I remembered she hates cycling and cyclists and all the paraphernalia that goes with it! She is so Independent, I wonder if its because she was born on 4th July!!

Author: mike morley

For Sale

Author: Pete

Downland Coffee Leatherhead Sun 31 May 09

Author: Lisa

New Tea Room

Andy Coxhill C&M has asked me to point out a new venue for afternoon tea in Shere Village Hall. I hope you can see the dates but there is some flash back. Twice a month on a Sunday an Antique & Collectors Fair takes place. Phone number given. I bought a really old genuine walking stick £5 which is a snake catcher, it's very odd shape seemed ideal for catching grand children with small necks or ankles! Served at this venue is good home made cakes and tea/coffee/soft drinks for £1.80 and is recommended if in the area also for 11's. Some were disappointed we did not make Capel as planned but it appeared to be much better value than Abinger!

Author: mike morley

Eco Day in Stoneleigh Library

We have just learnt that there will be an Eco Day in Stoneleigh Library (Stoneleigh Broadway just by Stoneleigh station) 12:30 - 15:30 on Saturday 20 June. We could have a small stall if we wish.

Would anyone like to be there with leaflets and answer questions either for the whole time or until it is time to leave for the afternoon rides?
It clashes with the all day ride.

This is the last Saturday of Bike Week so I and Dr. Bike team members will be in Sutton Town Centre for the whole morning.

I will be pleased to hear of any offers on behalf of the Beginners/DA.

Thank you.

Shirley.

Author: Pete

DA competition 2008 Attendance Awards

Norman has pointed out to me that the Sou'Wester May/Jun issue just out has a mistake. I took what is written on the Blog as correct. According to Norman he and Ed Sharp should change places. Could the adjudicators or Pete Mitchell please confirm or otherwise! Thank You. Editor.

Author: mike morley

1 Comment:

Lisa 31 May 2009 at 15:48 BST

If someone on the committee would actually pass the information on to those posting it online and in the Sou'Wester, we might not get mistakes like this!

Cheam & Morden Fairoaks Sunday 5Apr

Welcome John for these few days you have been with us from Fairlie, Firth of Clyde with your special friend who is also special to C&M, Mid-Week-Wayfarers, Hounslow, VCC etc etc.

A warm welcome to Margaret Squirrel who joined us at Fairoaks mixing with some of the older clientele of C&M

An even more splendid sight of Bill & Margaret about to take flight from Fairoaks on their Longstaff Tandem Trike.

Andy the Rides sec taking up the rear (or so to speak)

Thanks also to Graham for leading such a splendid ride on such a splendid day. The Basingstoke canal tow path was brilliant even on my Scott Pro!

P.S. To either Graham or Lisa! I wanted to put this on the C&M blog but for some reason I no longer have access. That's why its on the DA. Can someone please give it me back.

Author: mike morley

Keith Warman

The funeral will be on Thursday 9
April at East Chapel, Croydon Cemetery at 11.15 am. No flowers but
donations to British Heart Foundation. Afterwards to Joyce.s house, 39
Woodside Court Road.

Colin.

Author: Pete

DA Photo Competition 208

Congratulations to all the winners and an encouragement to everyone to submit more photo's in 2009. I include myself in this as the above would have been one of my entries in the "Humouras" category, or even people (man & woman but I don't think we have that)

My second humorace cat would have been this. Question? why are Pam and Terry so attached to each other, actualy I think they make a perfect couple but don't tell Sally! Here Terry is trying to do a completely unnecessary cover up job!!!

This would have been my multiple people and building submission but as there is no such category either, I would have completely failed.

My building submission would have been this one and it is for this reason, that I congratulate Terry on his win, as clearly mine is much better than his???
Your Bighead ed!

Author: mike morley

DA Trophy Winners

Ed Sharp : Attendance Several Sections
Pete Mitchell : Highest Mileage
Norman Goody : Attendance One Section
Jake Dodd : Highest Mileage (Lady)
Harold Fifield : Photographic
Terry Lowe : Photographic

Author: Pete

Photographic Competition

Winner - Terry Lowe -Buildings

Winner - Pam Jones - Comedy

Winner - Pete Mitchell - Scenic

Winner - Harold Fifield - Male

Winner - Harold Fifield - Female

Winner - Simon Mitchell - Action

Author: Pete

Fireman Bob and Lesley

What's that saying, like father like son or in this case like Husband like Wife. Its was great to see Lesley this morning recovering so well from her hip operation. It must run in the family or it's something to do with those vegetables they grow!

Only 2 out today on the Tuesday offroad ride, don't we make a perfect couple. The wobbly bridge was very well behaved.

Author: mike morley

Update on Angela Launder

Spoke to Angie the other day and she is still suffering some pain. She is back to work by bus and will take the odd day off to help recuperation. She has had an MRI scan which shows no ligament breakage or serious tearing but its still sore and she needs to take it easy. Her plans for future trips are still in tact but it will be a least 2 weeks before she attempts to ride her bike if not longer, she will be guided by Dr./Physio. We wish her well but she says she is not yet ready to receive visitors.

Author: mike morley

Hilly 50 - February 14th - Postponed

Due to black ice on much of the course and the current forecast of snow and sub-zero temperatures over the next few days, the decision has been taken to cancel the event for this coming Saturday, in the interests of the safety of the riders.

Much of the course in the small lanes of Surrey and Sussex where the sun gets little chance to melt and dry the roads, and even the main roads had black ice on them today when the course was checked out. Even with the better weather forecast for Saturday there is little chance of the black ice having melted.

It is hoped that it can be run later in the year, and a provisional date of September 12th is currently being considered.

If you would like to be notified by email of further developments, please contact our online representative at Simon@cyclingswlondon.org.uk

Author: Lisa

Trip to Sicily

"Sicilia"
If any one is interested in a trip to Sicily in Mid October 2009 would you please phone Ian Appleton on 07770976782 or e-mail Ian.Appleton@mail.com to discuss plans. Thanks.
Ian Appleton.

Author: Pete

Barn Dance

0208 394 2665 for tickets

Author: Pete

Reminders of the Carol Service I missed 2008

While out walking in Walton this morning per chance I came across Margaret Marsh the Vicar and her husband, middle and right, the other two people were in conversation untill I interupted! When will I ever learn?

The parish church of St. Peters with little sign of any parishoners. Out of work you might say, well as the village is still pretty cut of, if it was like Monday the pubs were packed.

And still my car is loaded with snow, must clear it today as Wednesday night the new owner from Aylesbury is due to collect.

Not sure if I will make Cobham Wed 4 Feb, problem is getting out village, you cannot ride your bike only walk with it and its 13 miles. For those that make it have a safe and happy day. No breaking bones please!

Mike

Author: Lisa

4 Feb 09 Midweekrs having a great day

A Fantastic day was had by all the brave cyclists that made it. We toasted all the absent friends at the Running Horses Leatherhead, a venue suggested by Vic White. Im that rote this also absent. Thanks also to the self appointed leader who did a good job letting us all know to go 2 Sainsbury's as the B. Legion was shut.
To Irene and garaham you both missed a memorable day but I understand your caution, it took me 20 mins to get out of Walton on the Hill and the roads enroute in places were dier.

Author: mike morley