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| OCT 2013 |
Dartmoor
Devil - 21 years. There
are two start times for the event, which heads off from Bovey Tracey at 8am and
9am. The finish is at the Kestor Inn at Manton. | ||
| SEP 2013 |
The 2013 Tour of Britain arrives in Devon this Friday and features the first ever hilltop finish, with Stage 6 finishing at Haytor The top field of riders which includes Wiggins, Cavendish and Quintana are expected to thrill tens of thousands of spectators as the county of Devon hosts yet another stage of he tour. Sadly Jon Teirnan Locke from Plymouth will not contest this years stage, he had to pull out of the ToB as he has been suffering exhaustion. Local clubs and organsations will have stands and activities throughout the day. The stage starts in Sidmouth where there are cycling events and festivities running all week to suport the tour. | ||
| SEP 2013 |
Cycle
Bridge - the road to nowhere? At recent meeting plans were progressing well, and work to purchase land for the scheme was under way. However last week it was announced that the scheme would be scrapped as part of government spending cuts. | ||
| SEP 2013 |
Alistair Cope has succesfully completed his journey from Edinburgh to Exmouth using a Pashley cycle, and towing a Flaxland Canoe, to utilise roads and waterways to make the 700 mile journey. He arrived to a warm reception at Exmouth on Saturday 14th September. He encountered som considerable obstacles along the way including low bridges, heavy washes from passing barges and a broken wheel early on in the trip, but all these were overcome to complete the journey safely.. | ||
| SEP 2013 |
Six riders completed the CTC 100 mile tourist trial at the weekend. The time limits were 8 or 10 hours. The course took riders over haldon to the outskirts of Exeter, before crossing Mid Devon to Winkleigh and Okehampton, returning via the Teign Valley. | ||
| SEP 2013 |
Around 1500 cyclists took part in the Moor 2 Sea Sportive on 1st September. The event featured three routes - the "Inspire", the "Challenge" and the "Extreme". The evnt strated and finished at Exeter racecourse and featured a timed section climbing Haytor. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
Alistair Cope from Seaton is paddling and pedalling across Britain using a canoe and Pashley bicycle. He has already had to overcome many obstacles , including a broken freewheel hub, broken chain, getting his boat swamped by barges, and finding bridges that are so low he's had to unpack and repack stuff to get through - he continues his journey through Yorkshire. PAPETE - is Pedal and Paddle Edinburgh to Exmouth, a 700 mile route of cycling and canoeing. Alistair is raising funds for three charities. Headway Devon and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education will get 90% of the donations. He is also raising funds for Blesma and 10% will be allocated to this charity that help men and women who have lost limbs and the use of limbs or the loss of eyesight in the service of our country. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
Thousands
join Torbay SkyRide. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
Over 200 cyclists turned out at Channings Pub in Clifton at the start of this years Exmouth Exodus. Riders left in groups into drizzly rain, but although there were lenty of showers about, there were plenty of glimpses of a bright moon peering through layers of cloud across the Somerset levels. Helpers were busy at the control at Fivehead keepers riders going with a hot chowder and other refreshments. The final tea stop was at Luppit common after the long climb of Blagdon Hill. . www.exmouthexodus.co.uk # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to.  | ||
| AUG 2013 |
SkyRide
this weekend. | ||
| AUG 2013 | Police
seek witnesses after cycling fatality at Lifton. | ||
| AUG 2013 | £94
million for cycling in UK - Devon benefits There is excellent new for cycling in the South West. Cycling has been allocated £94 million across the UK, with £17 million going to some of the nationl parks.. Dartmoor National Park is a winner, and part of the money will go the fund an essential crossing of the A38 near Heathfield where cyclists and walkers have run the gauntlet for decades. A proper road bridge will effectively join the communities of South Devon to the area around Bovey Tracey and South Dartmoor. It means that eventually routes like the Teign Estuary can be link to trails such as the Wray valley, so that cyclists will be able to ride from the coast to the moors - traffic free. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
Over 280 riders arere now signed up to the 2013 Exmouth Exodus ride on Saturday 17th August. The event starts near Clifton Bridge in Bristol and heads South via Cheddar Gorge and the Blackdown Hills to Exmouth for Breakfast. This years event features new controls at Fivehead in Somerset. Route will shortly be available on the website. www.exmouthexodus.co.uk # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
Alistair Cope from Seaton is setting out next weeknd on a big adventure. He is doing something a little different. PAPETE - is Pedal and Paddle Edinburgh to Exmouth, a 700 mile route of cycling and canoeing. Alistairs Pashley bike will tow the canoe when on land, and the bike is stored on the canoe when he is paddling across the inland waterways. Alistair is raising funds for three charities. Headway Devon and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education will get 90% of the donations. He is also raising funds for Blesma and 10% will be allocated to this charity that help men and women who have lost limbs and the use of limbs or the loss of eyesight in the service of our country. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
SplashMaps are light-weight, durable, washable, wearable fabric maps and are ideal for the “real” outdoors of mud, wind, snow and rain… all the conditions that paper is not “cut-out” for. This is a fresh new market offering, never done before; uniquely based upon the best Ordnance Survey data and other Open Data Sources. We are able to tailor these maps to be the most usable outdoor maps ever for walking, riding, cycling, eventing or anything you could do in the real outdoors Note: Splashmaps for Exmoor and Wessex areas are now available through Charlie the Bikemonger. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. Maybe if there is enough inerest from CTC we can get some made up for Devon and Dartmoor. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
CTC helpers from Devon were busy on the Ride London last weekend. Several had travelled up to join many more helpers who took on key roles of marshalling and administering the ride which had over 20000 riders. Many riders from local clubs also took part in the event which covered 100 miles of closed roads. On August 12th registration opens for the 2014 event which will have some 80,000 places in the ballot.. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
CTC Torbay have another trip to Brittany planned in October. Already 41 people have booked up on the trip which crosses the channel at Roscoff, and visits Chateauneuf Le Faou. There are three rides availabe all taking a slightly different route to the town. On Sunday all theree rides will combine to ride straight back to the ferry. | ||
| AUG 2013 |
August 18th is the date for a big organised SkyRide in the bay. There will be a whole day of activities and rides, and cyclists from across the area will be there to support and encourage potential new cyclists. There is already a programme of SkyRides running throughout the area. CTC Torbay are organising a Sky Ride to Carolines Kitchen in Churston. Go the SkyRide website to register FREE! | ||
| AUG 2013 | Exeter
cyclist killed descending hill in Branscombe. A 24 year old lady cyclist from Exeter has died after colliding with a wall as she was descending the hill into Branscombe Village. No other vehicles were involved, - she was riding with other members of her family. It's understood tht she may have lost control on the long decent into the village. <<CLICK HERE>> for more details | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Congratulations to all the riders who completed this year LEL 1400Km Audax. The event took place over five days with control points manned throughout the event. Chuffy (Rob) Simminds, Brain Jago and Rod Pash were three local riders who completed the event. Roy Wood was injured a week before the event when he was knocked down by lorry. The resulting knee injury meant he could not continue beyong Thirsk, athough he still managed 500 miles. Results at: www.londonedinburghlondon.com | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Cycling
incidents on Exe Estuary Trail. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
On 11 July Peter Stone from the CTC met the Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg to hand over the report and discuss its recommendations. Peter's experience formed one of the case studies included in the report. He was accompanied by a dozen members of Exeter CTC who were keen to discuss how to improve conditions for cycling. Further details can be found with other links in CTC Exeter's July Newsletter. | ||
| JUL 2013 | Another
cycling fatality in Jersey. There has been another cycling fatality in Jersey, the second in a short period, prompting calls for improved cycle provision, and increased awareness of the trafficdangers from drivers and cyclists. Although the Channel Islands are famed as tourist destinations, the main islands of Jersey and Guersney are very heavily populated, the main towns suffer from heavy traffic congestion during daytime, and narrow roads and lanes often prevent development of any cycling specific infrastructure. Update: It's understood the cycist was on holiday with his family from Stoke-on-Trent. <<CLICK HERE>> for more on this story. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
LEL riders are now over half way around the 1400kM course, and three Devon riders are going well. You can follow riders and keep track of what is happening next week on the LEL website. Rob (Chuffy) Simmonds is rider V33, Brian Jago is T10, and Rod Pash T11. Roy Wood (B59) is shown as stopped at Thirsk on the way out. www.londonedinburghlondon.com | ||
| JUL 2013 | Exeter
Cyclist Critical after collision on Topsham Road. A collision between a car and a cyclist at 7.40 pm on Sunday left a 30 year cyclist crtically injured. The road was closed for eight hours during investigations. The cyclist was later transferred to Derriford Hospital wher he remains critically ill. The hatchback car was being driven by an 18 year old who was unharmed. <<CLICK HERE>> for more from E&E | ||
| JUL 2013 |
LEL starts this weekend. This year over 1000 riders including several from the South West will be taking on the 1400Km challenge from London to Edinburgh and back in 5 days. They will be well supported with 100's of Audax United Kingdom helpers. Like the Paris-Brest-Paris the LEL takes place every four years, and although there is no requirement for " qualifying" rides, the riders will have been a long time in preparation for the ride. This years ride was sold out very quickly after it was published with a limit of 1000 entries. You can follow riders and keep track of what is happening next week on the LEL website. www.londonedinburghlondon.com | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Congratulations to three South Devon youngsters - Tom Dunn, Jack Fannon and Tom Guppy, who have completed their 1025 mile ride across the UK. The pupils of Newton Abbot College have been planning the ride for some time, and have been raising money for Cancer Research UK. The riders camped for most evenings, with a minibus driving ahead of them to organise the food stops. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
It's all downhill this weekend. The Freeweheeling competition starts at 11.30 on the old A38 at Bickington near Newton Abbot. Alternatively meet with CTC Torbay at the Bovey Golf Course for coffe at 10.30 prior to the event. Lunch is booked afterwards at the Welcom Stranger pub. Entry Fee is just £1 , advance entry encouraged, - route is all downhill with a couple of gentle bends so nothing too severe! Trophy for the winner. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Three youngsters from the Topsham area have just completed a 1000 mile trip from Roscoff to Santander, cycle-camping. For Mark Hattersley, Greg Wilmington & Eddie Roberts, this was their first proper cycle-camping tour whch included a climb over the Pyrenees, and they are raising money for Cancer Research UK. <<CICK HERE>> to support them. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Eden
cycle trails are backdrop for play. The
play follows the colourful and misguided escapades of Don Quixote, the self-styled
knight of La Mancha, and includes an exciting array of strange and beautiful custom-designed
bicycles. As part of the show, audiences will also be able to decorate their bicycles
and even turn them into their very own trusty steeds. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Riders from across Devon and Cornwall have flocked to parts of France to see the 100th edition of the Tour De France. Local clubs were in evidence, especially on the stages in Brittany and Normandie. Devon flags were also on displayon the classic double helping stage on the Alpe D'Huez, where Chris Froome held on to his Tour lead despite a struggle in the final few kilometers, and receiving a 20 secomd penalty for taking food. The Tour will finish in Paris this weekend. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Three South Devon youngsters - Tom Dunn, Jack Fannon, and Tom Guppy are now in Keswick on their way South on the John O'Groats to Land's End ride fro Cancer Research UK. The pupils of Newton Abbot College have been planning the ride for some time, and set off earlier in the week in cold and damp weather. Now they are hitting the heat wave, and will be riding on some very hot days. They will be back in Devon on 24th July. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Cycling groups in South Devon are concerned at the closure of cycle lanes around Penn Inn as the South Devon Link Road works get under way. Contractors Galliford-Try have had to cose off Bus Stops , Pedestrian Crossings, Footpaths and now Cycle Lanes as part of the work, but with the heavy queues of traffic and the build of of dirt and stones on the road left by contractors lorries, local cyclists are unhappy about the dangers being introduced and lack of any alternative facilities. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
On 22nd June the Tour De Manche was officially launched, follwing the "Baguette Relay" rides across the County of Dorset and into Devon. There was a launch festival in Tavistock. The "Tour DeManch" will eventually link up all the cycle routes in Brittany and Normandie. with routes in Devon and Dorset providing an 800 mile network using the ferry ports at Plymouth and Poole. Cyclewest is the organisation responsible for publicising and promoting the routes. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Two men from Scotland were killed on the A30 near Summercourt in Cornwall when they were setting off for John O'Groats on Tuesday 2nd July. The men were riding along the A30 at about 0840 when they were struck by a lorry from Launceston. The driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion, and has been released on bail until October. The riders have been named as Andrew McMenigall, 47, and Toby Wallace, 36, and they were both from the Aberdeen Area. The A30 in Cornwall is a notoriously busy road, but is a fast route fro riders doing LEJOG. It's beleived the riders were doing a 7 day attempt at the ride. | ||
| JUL 2013 |
Over 80 riders entered the Devon Delight on Sunday 30th June, and the weather was mainly warm and sunny. Helpers were busy sorting out food and drink for riders and sorting a small demolition problem at the HQ! The ride wemt over the new brideg at the town quay in Newton Abbot. Martin Nurse from Exeter has raised over £350 for Rowcroft from his efforts. Seven took part in the Torplex 200Km. All riders were home by 8pm, including Arnie Read on his first 2000Km event. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
Entries are flowing in for the Twentieth Anniversary Devon Delight and Torplex 200 rides. The start is at the Pro Cycle Centre. and will use the new bridge on Town Quay for the start. Special Anniversary water bottles have ben produced, and will be given free to all the riders. The main refreshment stop is the village hall at Stoke Canon near Exeter where CTC helpers are on hand to keep riders fed and watered. There are places still available for both events. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
Over 3000 riders were entered for the Dartmoor Classic 2013, but conditions at he weekend were less than favourable. Wind as strong as 25 knots from the west, and some driving rain made it a very hard ride out to Princetown. Several retired due to the cold conditions, and some had to be rescued by the broom wagons. But the bulk of the field made it safely back to the Kingsteignton Racecourse HQ, and had their moment of podium glory as they collected their medals. One girl suffered head injuries after a bad crash at Hexworthy, which involved the Air Ambulance. But once again the event is receiving great praise and acclaim from many quarters. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
Tom Staniford has an extremely rare condition that means he is unable to store fat under his skin. Although he was born a normal weight, he lost all the fat around his face and limbs during his childhood, and yet his body still thinks he is obese, meaning he has type 2 diabetes. His hearing also deteriorated when he was 10 and he has worn hearing aids since. However, Staniford's cycling abilities are anything but normal. He was the British national paracycling circuit race champion in 2011 and his ambition is to become Paralympic champion at Rio 2016. BBC News have more on the story  | ||
| JUN 2013 |
The big weekend is almost here - The Dartmoor Classic is on on Sunday 23rd June, and has 3000 people signed up to ride the event, plus another 200 on the Ladies Debutante ride. The event Start Village is at Kingsteignton Racecourse this year, but the route is essentially the same as in 2012. The weather forecast is breezy but mainly dry for Sunday. | ||
| JUN 2013 | Bike Nicking Video An
interesting video experiment has been conducted with hidden video cameras watching
the staged theft of a bicycle. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
This weekend sees a new event for CTC Devon. The Dartmoor Ghost is a 140Km event that starts at Bovey Tracey at 10pm on Saturday night and takes riders through all the haunted parts of the moor. It takes place on the shortest Saturday of the year, with high hopes for some moonlit roads. Riders will be finishing in the early hours of the morning and probaly just as the first riders set out on the Dartmoor Classic. | ||
77 riders completed the AUK National 400Km event. Organised by a team headed up by Ian Hennessey, 30 volunteers were up for most of the weekend keeping the riders fed and watered. The maximum time limit was 27 hours for a course which took the riders across the Severn Bridge into Wales, and used part of the Avalon Sunset route. Weather and road conditions were variable, but just after midday on Sunday all riders were back safely at the finish near Ash Thomas. | |||
Velo Vintage was back in action on 15th June. Over 200 riders well attired turned up for the start at Spoken in Exmouth. The vast array of bicycles was a sight to behold. There was entertainment throughout the day. Riders took a break at Lympstone at the Swan Inn, and then climbed the long hill to A La Ronde, the National Trust Property, where cream teas were served. The event was held in association with Cycle-West, and the next Velo Vintage is on 7th December. <<CLICK HERE>> for more on this. | |||
| JUN 2013 | Coast
to Coast and Tri-Vets. CTC ran two succesful events at the beginning of June. The Coast to Coast Audax \event and the Tri-Vets events were organised by Roy Russell, and attracted over 100 riders. Weather conditions were very good. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
Walkers and cyclists have been frustrated by recent closures of the new cycle tack past the Newton Abbot racecourse. The track will be closed at the weekend ( June 8th) for surfacing works. The route crosses land owned by the Racecourse who have the power to close the path when there are races on. For details of forthcoming closures <<CLICK HERE>> | ||
| JUN 2013 | Wiggle
Tour - Police on sabotage alert. Police were on alert last weekend for the Wiggle Tour Sportive in Hampshire. Following previous attempts to disrupt the Sportive when tacks were thrown on to the road, police warned those who may be thinking of disrupting the event not to do so. The event went off well, helped by glorious summer weather. | ||
| JUN 2013 |
Tim and Sharn Bridgman have celebrated the first twelve months oftheir epic World Tour started on 4th June 2012.. They have covered over 11,000 miles since last summer, and travelled through sixteen countries. They had a bicycle stolen in Kenya, and a Malaria scare, but the trip continues. They are scheduled to return to the UK in Summer 2014 | ||
| MAY 2013 |
A few damp patches did little to dampen spirits at the 2013 Tour races in Torquay. The day was packed with evets culminating in a fast 1 hr +5 lap circuit race on the sea front, which saw the bunch stay together and a furious sprint won by Ed Clancy confirmed with a photo finish. The CTC stand generated a lot of interest partly aided by some old bikes on display, which were used in the community races in the afternoon. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Robert Lepertel was president of the Audax Club Parisien from 1967 to 1983. He managed the BRM outside France from 1966 to 1998 and in 2003 and he was the first to authorize the organization of brevet de Randonneurs outside France. That’s why the Brevets de Randonneurs Français (created in 1921) became in 1976 the Brevets de Randonneurs Européens. Then, he created with some of you in 1983 the Brevets de Randonneurs Mondiaux. Of course, he was one of the main organizers of Paris-Paris-Brest Randonneur. He was the sole manager from 1975 to 1987 and part of the organization from 1966 to 1999, except in 1991. Bob was retired from the ACP activities for some years. His poor health during the last years obliged him to stay at home most of the time but he was always there for our main meetings. It’s a real loss for the Audax Club Parisien and the BRM. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
The new cycle route from Newton Abbot to Kingsteignton, which was opened a few weeks ago, has suffered a bit of a setback thanks to vandals who have been throwing rocks onto the adjacent racecourse, and damaging racecourse signs. The route crosses land owned by the Racecourse who already have the power to close the route on race days, and they are suggesting that they may consider the future of the route if the problem persists. Walkers and Cyclists in the town have called for the route to be permanaently open. ( Next race meeting is 28th May, so the path is likely to be closed on that date) | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Threeforthcoming events for CTC Devon - the Coast to Coast events on 1st June, organised by Roy Russell, and the Devon Delight and Torplex randonees on 30th June. Entries are now closed for the Coast to Coast rides but you can still enter the Devon Delight and Torplex events. <<CLICK HERE>> for details. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
On Tuesday 28th May, Torquay hosts the Tour Series races. There will be a whole day of events including Go Ride racing for youngsters, Community Races in the afternoon, and several amateur stage races, before the pro-race in the evening. There will also be club and trade-display stands, and roller racing. CTC Torbay will having a stand there and are looking forward to meeting lots of new faces. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
CTC
Video launched Steve
Feeney filmed from inside a cab one of the UK's most recognisable faces cycling
through heavy traffic". So far, nearly 60,000 people of the 100,000 needed have
signed the e-petition. Jon’s video explains why it is important so why not send
the film to all your cycling friends? | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Sportif
Rider hit and run was tweeted by young driver. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Community
service sentence for killer driver who killed twice. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
CycleWest Cycle West are loking for volunteers to take part in the Baton Baguette Relay to celebrate the launch of the Transh manche Cycle Route. Calling all friends and fans, please let us know if you would like to Volunteer to take part in the TOUR DE MANCHE LAUNCH Baguette Baton Relay 15 to 23 June! To express your interest please email us at info@cycle-west.com | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Plymouth City Council are bidding for £5 million in Government funding to improve cycling and walking links through the city centre and along the spectacular waterfront. As one of the cities applying for a 'City Deal', Plymouth has been given the opportunity to bid for a share of up to £30 million being made available through the Department for Transport's Cycle City Ambition Grant. There would also be provision of an off-road cycle path from Laira Rail Bridge through to Morley Park, using the route of the former railway line and enhancing the link to Saltram Park along the Ride. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
The Bikespace in partnership with the CTC and Plymouth City Council are offering bike maintenance workshops in Plymouth with a 60% reduction. To find out more about the reduced rate of £40 for these monthly courses on a Saturday, you can call Bikespace on 01752-500211 or visit www.thebikespace.org | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Cycling clubs from across the region assembled at the Torbay Council meeting at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay, to discuss and vote on whether to borrow £780,000 and commit to paying the ineterest incurred in running the facility in Paignton. In the end there were three abstentions and the other 31 members voted in favour of the sports facility. MDCC chairmain Andrew Perkins was given time to make a presentation to the council, and commend the scheme to the members. It's great news for cyclist's in teh South West region, and the facility will not only benefit local clubs, but clubs and organsiations further away, and be of graet benefit to Junior training and promoting the fitness of youngsters. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
CTC Torbays Tuesday rides are becoming increasingly popular. Last week they did a Youth Hostel weekend to Beer YH. They enjoyed some relatively good weather, and despite several breakdowns including 3 punctures and a broken chain, a great time was had by all. Mike Taylor put together a little video compilation of the trip, and you can view it here on YouTube.  | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Luke Humphreys from Exeter is Cycling a Difference, and raising awareness and monet for newborns in Vietnam. He is about to set off on his adventure, and has raised almost 96% of his sponsorship total. Find out more on his JustGiving site <<HERE>> | ||
| MAY 2013 |
SkyRide came to Plymouth on 12th May. On a cold blustery day, whilst 100's were traversing Dartmoor on the Ten Tors, 100's more were riding around Central park in Plymouth on a closed circuit for the SkyRide. There were dozens of stands and exhibits, plus bike hire and repair posts. CTC had a new publicity stand manned by Julie Lang from CTC Plymouth, and Brett Nicolle, Cycling Decelopment Manager for Plymouth City Council. The next SkyRide in Devon is on 18th August in Torbay. Details <<HERE>> | ||
| MAY 2013 |
Hundreds
enjoy the festival. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
On 5th May there is a Cycing and Walking Festival, to celebrate the opening of the new foot and cycle bridge at Town Quay in Newton Abbot. CTC will have a stand there and are organising several rides to the area called "Star Rides". There will also be GoRide races, Cyclo Cross, and various activities throughout the day. | ||
| MAY 2013 |
The Dartmoor National Park Authority have put in a bid for £6 million of funding towards increasing cycling use and cycling access to the National Park. There are now over 80 events registered in the Parks diary, and many of these are cycling events. The DNPA hope to meet with cycling bodies later in 2013 to discuss prospects for cycling related activities on the moors. | ||
| APR 2013 | Cyclist
killed in Guernsey A cyclist has died in a road crash at Salerie Corner in Guernsey, police have confirmed. A police spokesman identified him as 59-year-old David Allison. He said: "There was a very serious accident involving a male cyclist and a lorry... the cyclist died of his injuries at the scene." The incident occurred at about 08:40 BST nn 26th April and led to the closure of the island's east coast road in both directions for more than two hours.
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| APR 2013 |
CTC have backed the governments campaign to "Get Britain Cycling". The organisation is calling on David Cameron to act on a report published today (24th April 2013 ) calling for 10 per cent of journeys in Britain to be made by cycle by 2025 – the current figure is less than 2 per cent. The All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG) is holding an inquiry on the question, “how can we get Britain cycling?” CTC has responded to the inquiry and will be assisting the group with preparing for the oral evidence sessions, which commences in January. The Early Day Motion is now among the top 10 most signed EDMs of the current parliament, and still climbing! Sign the e-petition <<HERE>> ( currently over 42000 signatures 30/04/13) | ||
| APR 2013 |
The Devon Dirt on 21st April was again a successful event. Over 370 signed up to do the ride, and almost 350 started. The weather was ideal, and conditions were god, with mos of the route drying out well in the day preceeding the event. There was an issue with some horse-riders who were caught red handed pulling down the route arrows in Laployd Plantation, and an incident involving a car near the start of the event. Most people got around safely. some came to grief just after the control at Manaton on the path to Water. A couple of bikes ended up crippled with one recovered to to control at Trenchford, and the other erturning to Manaton for a new wheel. There was also a spill in which a rider dislocated his shoulder and had to vivit hospital. Ride reports and details at www.devondirt.co.uk | ||
| APR 2013 |
Devon
Dirt 2013 is re-routed. | ||
| APR 2013 |
Six
man bike goes MAD In
a great effort powering a heavy six man bicycle, six local friends propelled the
machine 300 miles around Devon in four days, in some horrendous weather to raise
money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. | ||
| APR 2013 |
Soggy
moorland gives concern to Devon Dirt organisers. | ||
| MAR 2013 |
Local cyclists are thrilled with the news that the 2013 Tour of Britain will have a Stage which finishes at Haytor on Dartmoor. Stage 6 will start off in Sidmouth and the 90 mile route will visit various towns across the county to reach the finish at Haytor. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the tour has provided at least one stage in the county. In 2011 the stage was won by local star Jon Tiernan-Locke who raced away from the peloton over Dartmoor, and in 2012 he went on to win the tour outright. #CTC Devon are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. | ||
| MAR 2013 |
On 5th May the new cycle bridge on Route 2 at Town Quay in Newton Abbot will have an official open day. The bridge opened to the public last month - riders on Torbay CTC's Panacke ride were some of the first to use the bridge. CTC Torbay are planning six rides to the event called "Star Rides" They will all converge on the bridge, and people taking part in the rides will be led by CTC ride leaders, and also be able to obtain a commemorative T-shirt. Photos of Pancake run <<HERE>> | ||
| MAR 2013 |
Two Hundred cyclists took part in a memorial ride at the weekend, to remember youg racing cyclist Junior Heffernan who died after a collission with a car on the Severn Bridge Road race. The route went around Burrator reservoir, and passed through Heffernans home village of Dousland. | ||
| MAR 2013 |
On April 1st 2012 Chris Bennett from Torbay CTC sadly passed away on a club run. Before his death he had been devising a 300 Km ride into Cornwall, and five CTC members rode the event in support of Chris last year. This year the event has been organised as a proper AUK calendar event, and it takes place on the 27th April. For further details and entry for the ride <<CLICK HERE>> | ||
Massive efforts are under way buy the local authorities to fill in an estimated 17,000 potholes, caused by one of the wettest winters in recent history. Many of the repairs are just temporary patches, as a make-good until full repairs can be carried out at a later date. A lot of the country lanes now have multiple potholes and are very difficult and dangerous to navigate at night or when it's wet. FillthatHole.org is CTC's website reporting service. You can create your own account , report bad roads and keep a track of te progress of repairs. 
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| MAR 2013 |
Local racing cyclist Junior Heffernan was killed which taking part in a road race near Bristol last weekend. The sad news comes just as the racing season was getting under way. He was in collision with a car near Olveston on Lap 3 of the 66 mile race. Heffernan was a recent pupil of Kelly College in Tavistock, where he gained top academic qualifications in addition to his sporting talents.He had taken up professional cycling in the last 18 months, having competed Triathlons at International level from his previous home in Ireland. | ||
| MAR 2013 |
The Mad March Hare events kicked off the local Audax season. The 100Km and 200Km rides were well supported this year. The events were organised by Exeter Wheelers CC, and form part of the CTC Devon Tourist competition. On 27th April CTC Devon are organising the Chris Bennett 300Km ride to Polzeath and back. The ride was inaugurated in 2012 in memory of Chris who was the CTC Torbay club secretary for several years. |
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