Beginners Section filmed for BBC's "Britain in a day"

On Saturday the beginers ride from Nonsuch park, Cheam cycled to Bushy Park and as part of the BBC's "Britain in a day" I filmed the group along the route. You can see the film on you tube at www.youtube.com/davidofhampton. There is the possibility that parts of it may be included in the film to be made of the day which is due to be completed by the BBC at the end of December for release later next year. watch this space!!

David

Author: Lisa

DA AGM - 6 November 2011

Author: Jeff

HOW DID THAT HAPPEN

I should not have braked going down Pebblecombe Hill but long since lost my nerve and maxed out at 34 mph on Sunday. But the rear brake blocks did their thing to my rim blowing the tyre, and the rim locked itself against the brake calliper. Angie said I was lucky not to end up in the road but I put staying upright down to my skill and 70 years of experience. I still do not understand why modern alloy rims don't last forever like they did in the good old days. I now do less miles than ever and this is the second rim that has let me down.

Luckily Dawn, resting from the tandem, passed by shortly afterwards intending to join us at Henfold for coffee and loaded me and my wheels into the car. We were joined by Deanna from Dorking and by Janice and Ken up from Rustington, no they didn't cycle, Janice has many months to wait before her arm repairs, and Terry no doubt planning pain for others on Wednesday.

David A

Author: Lisa

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Jeff 27 October 2011 at 10:58 BST

David,
You were very lucky to get away with that, particularly on Pebble Hill! Even more fortunate that is was the rear wheel.

Was the problem the thinning of the alloy or was the brake block rubbing against the tyre, which then exploded and destroyed the rim?

Jeff

Time of DA AGM. Correction to page 78 of Oct/Nov issue of Cycle

DA AGM - Date, Time, Place and Corrigendum

12.30pm

CTC AGMs are like busses - they all seem to come at the same time.

I'm sure that you all have the DA AGM indelibly marked in your diaries for 12.30pm on Sunday, 6 November, at Breech Lane Community Centre, Walton on the Hill.

Those who aspire to enter Mastermind with CTC AGMs as their specialist subject, will no doubt have noted with horror the incorrect time of 14.00 hours (no fault of the CTC) recorded on page 78 of the October/November issue of Cycle. The correct details were published in the Sept/Oct issue of the Sou'Wester.

There will be a short Cheam & Morden ride on that day, which will lead to Walton on the Hill for the AGM at 12.30pm, possibly to be followed by a bracing sasparillo at the Chequers.

Everybody will be welcome.

Jeff

Author: Jeff

Surrey Police & Cyclist's

Having read the Blog below I was cycling through Walton on the Hill today and introduced myself to our new NSO Kamran Yacoub who has taken over from PC Ed Ferris. It is worth noting that a new number for non-emergency incidents is now working! Instead of 999 you can call 101 which may be more appropriate for motoring/cycling incidents.
I asked Kamran if he had heard about the controversy over the recent notice issued by Mole Valley and he had not. He has however agreed to acquaint himself of the situation with Inspector Terri Poulton.
I have given him my name, address and telephone number and he has said he will visit me next week when he is on duty in the village to update! If anyone has a view and would like to send it to me I will be happy to open up a dialogue with Surrey Police. The outcry from Cycling Weekly is clear but I would say the best way forward if at all possible is to have a grown up dialogue between cyclist, motorists and the police and if a better understanding can be engendered then maybe some good can come out of the local officers genuine concern!

Author: mike morley

Surrey Police Declare War on Cyclists

Dear All,

Adam Fields has sent me a link to the following news item in Cycling Weekly, which you may have seen or heard about. I have copied the article below.

Am I alone in thinking that this represents a bone-headed, disproportionate and mis-directed abuse of police power? At what level was it conceived?

What do you think?

Should we be responding individually and as South West London CTC, to the Surrey Police Authority and to Surrey County Council? This seriously mis-judged and mis-begotten police campaign should not go unanswered!

I thought that the government was trying to get people out of their cars and onto bikes, not the other way round.

If you look at the 'comments', there is an apology from Inspector Terri Poulton, Neighbourhood Inspector for Mole Valley (Sept 16 at 15.19) for the wording of the leaflet, produced by a local officer. Officer? Did we meet him recently at Brockham?

Jeff

Surrey Police go after inconsiderate cyclists

• Thursday, 15 September 2011
• Simon Richardson
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Surrey Police are targeting inconsiderate cyclists in the Box Hill area as the roads become ever more popular for riding.

In the last two days the Police have been handing out leaflets to cyclists that read:

CARELESS & INCONSIDERATE RIDING: If a person rides a cycle, on a road, without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road, is guilty of an offence. [sic] £1,000 FINE

A Police spokesperson said that this action was taken due to "quite a lot of anti-social cycling in the area." When asked to confirm what anti-social cycling was they said it applied to those who were riding more than two abreast, or in big groups, and causing cars to slow down.

Rule 66 of the Highway Code states: never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends.

Cycling in groups is not restricted in any way.

The move comes months after PS Simon Cox, Mole Valley Sergeant, contacted several cycling and triathlon clubs in the South East warning them of anti-social and inconsiderate riding.

Part of the letter sent to the clubs reads; 'We have also had increased reports ..... about groups of cyclists blocking roads by cycling in "pelotons". In addition, we have had complaints regarding the inappropriate speed of some cyclists in the narrow and winding lanes around the Surrey Hills.'

It goes on to say that there has been one very serious collision near Box Hill involving a cyclist. Nowhere does it say that any cyclists have committed an offence.

The letter closes by saying; 'Please could I ask you to ensure that your club riders are aware of the complaints we are receiving, to ensure that they do not become subject to complaints themselves.'

Cycling Weekly will be investigating this further over the coming weeks.

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Author: Jeff

CTC South Bucks Golden Beeches Weekend

A traditional annual event frequented by Sou'Westers. This year it takes place on 22-23 October based at St. Leonards nr. Tring. For full details and booking form go to www.southbuckscycling.org.uk/events/golden.beeches Alternatively contact Cilla Gosnell (01949 863679) or Audrey Hughes (01296 696229) or e-mail: golden.beeches@southbuckscycling.org.uk
Failing all else you can e-mail mike.morley5@btinternet.com and I can forward booking forms and programe to you. Booking fee is £3 per day. There is also a slide show and meals that can be booked.

Author: mike morley