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NEWS
SUMMER
2008
Updated 22nd July 2008
| AUG 2008 |
End
to End They
are riding for a disabled centre in South Africa and aim to raise £10,000 |
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| JULY 2008 |
Twenty
five search lanes for clues.
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| JULY 2008 |
CTC Devon's next competitive event is this weekend (20th July). The event has been organised by Andy Endicott of CTC South Hams. The Vernon Deith Memorial Treasure Hunt starts at Follaton Hall, TOTNES. GR: 785608. Check in by 10 am. You'll need OS Map 202 ( 1:50000) Car Parking available at the hall. Contact Andy for more details: 01803-865350 |
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| JULY 2008 |
Bike
theft scuppers 600Km weekend.
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| JULY 2008 |
Memorial
ride for Exmouth rider. There will be a memorial ride for who was killed tragically on the A379 near Exminster on 6th July. The
ride will take place from Exmouth at 6pm on Saturday 19th July. |
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| JULY 2008 |
Torbay Summer socials. CTC
Torbay have two events next week as part of the summer social season. On
Friday 18th July an evening of Kayaking/Canoeing starts at 5PM at Grenville
House by Brixham Marina. |
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| JULY 2008 |
Media frenzy follows
fining of cyclist who killed a pedestrian. Much more information and discussion about this on these links.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7497432.stm |
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| JULY 2008 |
Cyclist
dies in tragic accident near Exminster. |
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| JULY 2008 |
Debbie
arrives in Paris.
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| JULY 2008 |
The fifteenth annual Devon Delight Audax randonne eventually pulled in 85 riders. A rush of on-the-line entries boosted the numbers. It was a fine day for most of the event, with a cool breeze. The new control at Thorverton was stocked with cakes made by Lynda Swayne of CTC Torbay. The events form part of the CTC Devon Touring Competition, and you see the results for that by clicking <HERE>
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| JULY 2008 |
Debbie
on her way to Paris.
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| JUNE 2008 |
After a slow start entries are now rolling in for this weekends events. There are still around 30 places available on the Devon Delight, and these will be open to entries on the line on Sunday. The events form part of the CTC Devon Touring Competition, and you see the results for that by clicking <HERE> |
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| JUNE 2008 |
Beaky the Buzzard was back in action in North Devon this month. A couple of riders on the SW 600 were attacked by the bird which has now made this an annual habit. On had his hat pulled off and rapidly returned.
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| JUNE 2008 |
During the fuel strike earlier in the week, fuel at Foxhayes Garage in Exeter was being sold at £1.99 per litre As the City of Exeter is gearing up for National Bike Week, and it's "Cycle Sunday" event this weekend, there has probably not been a better excuse for riding a bike for a long time. CTC Devon will have a stand at this years event, promoting it's Sunday rides and general events. 
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| JUNE 2008 |
FINE
NIGHT FOR THE MASS EXODUS
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| JUNE 2008 |
THE DARKNESS BECKONS - 125 signed up for Exodus III - 48 hrs. to go
The third Exmouth Exodus is this weekend. If you like riding at night then this is an event for you. The ride starts around 10pm from Bristol and takes you straight over the Mendips and the Blackdowns through the night to a nice greasy breakfast at Exmouth. Good fun, lot's of camaradarie, and even a brew on the way round. Click the banner above for the website. ( You'll need lights!!) - and if you're using rail to get there - Good Luck!
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| JUNE 2008 |
Camapgnolo will be introducing 11 speed cassettes in 2009. The extra cog will be squeezed into the same space as the current 10-speed setups. While this means likely backwards compatibility with existing hubs and wheelsets, it does signal narrower cog spacing and chain widths, and probably a subtle adjustment in chainring spacing, as well as yet another shifter and derailleur 'standard' that will surely create some headaches on the retail level. The new chain is also supposedly just 5.5mm wide which raises the obvious concerns regarding drivetrain wear. Shimano are also expected to go eleven speed in the near future. |
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| JUNE 2008 |
Yealm
Estuary Shared Use Pathway NEWS: ( thanks to Ken Middlemiss.) Sustrans have been in discussions with the Kitley Estate over the last year about the nature of the proposed route for a shared use pathway along the old railway track alongside the Yealm Estuary. The proposal is to make pathway to link up to Brixton and to Plymouth, and to provide access to a wide variety of potential users. Michael Bastard is anxious to gauge local opinion. Sustrans have shown the plans to the Parish Council, and made them available on the internet. The Parish Council have asked Sustrans to collate any comments and to arrange a suitable presentation to give more details later in the summer. In the meantime, the plans can be found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1092667909983 –there is a facility to send them comments, and that is absolutely vital in the next round of influencing the outcome. The link will also be made available in The Yealmpton Press in the summarised in the minutes for the June meeting of the Parish Council It’s very important that we get as much varied support for the Shared Use Pathway as possible I’d ask you to write in yourself, and to arrange for at least one other person, preferably representing a type of user to write in too I’ll be contacting the Bike User Groups in Plymouth, Plymouth City Council., Yealmpton Youth Group, Paddy Healy on behalf of the disabled. If you can think of people or groups who would add weight to the case, do ask them to write to Sustrans |
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| JUNE 2008 |
CTC
Devon Clothing is available On-Line.
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| JUNE 2008 |
Roger
injured after crash on the "Wellython"
There is some sad news regarding Roger Hicks's ride to New Zealand nicknamed the Wellython. He was knocked of his bike after 4000miles whilst riding through Iran. He has received treatment in hospital for serious head injuries, and although he should recover, he will not be able to continue his ride, and is obviously deeply disappointed. Details and updates are at: http://www.wellython.blogspot.com/
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| JUN 2008 |
This summer’s Five miles to Fabulous bike rides are an easy first step towards getting healthy, having fun and meeting new friends. If it’s been a while since you last used a bike, don’t worry – lots of other people on the day will be in the same boat. All you need to bring is a bike that works, a drink and a snack, and yourself. Meet at Village shop Kentisbeare at 14.30 or Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme at 15.15. From Kentisbeare along quiet lanes to Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, where we hope to meet a second group of riders; refreshments available for purchase at Coldharbour Mill; then leave at 15.15ish returning to Kentisbeare with all riders. Then Uffculme riders will be accompanied back to their start point. Contact Jenny Ingram by email jen.ingram@tiscali.co.uk or tel 01392 841520 |
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| JUN 2008 |
The City of Exeter is getting prepared for lots of cycle events during National Bike Week and also the Cycle Sunday events on 22nd June. CTC will have a display stand there manned by CTC Exeter, who will be giving out leflets and guides about our rides and events, and also publicising the CTC's "Cyclehero" initiative to highlight climate change issues. Sunday 22nd June, 10am - 5pm Cycle Sunday! A celebration of cycling for everyone at Flowerpot Playing Fields near Millers Crossing in Exeter. Join our six or twelve mile charity rides for Force Cancer Charity or watch mountain bike, BMX & unicycle displays, try out wacky bikes with the Cycling Circus or enjoy fun nature rides with Exeter Wildlife Watch. Plus free Dr Bike Clinics & security marking! Go to www.forcecancercharity.co.uk/events to register online or telephone (01392) 402875. |
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| JUN 2008 |
Cyclists are to be allowed to ride the wrong way down one-way streets in a pilot scheme that could see motorists prosecuted if a collision occurs. The only warning given to motorists will be a blue sign telling them that cyclists can ride in either direction. Other councils are likely to follow if the experiment, which is being carried out by Kensington and Chelsea council in west London, is successful. |
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| JUN 2008 |
Less than a month to go to the annual Devon Delight and Torplex Audax rides which start on 29th June. This year the routes have changed slightly. Thorverton is now the halfway control point for the Delight, and the first food control for the Torplex. The Devon Delight now avoids the old A38, and takes some quiet lanes through Brampford Speke to Thorverton. Start and finish are at the normal venue - the Recreational Trust in Marsh Road, Newton Abbot. |
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