More from the marsh ride
this morn..........
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Pista Via Brera scoot

Early morning scoot across the marsh......superb!

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Tweed Run

Hi all
here is a link to the Tweed Run pics on Flickr
Si Ralph Tweed Run

Tweed Run

Ladies, Gentlemen,
The third annual 2011 London Tweed Run will be held on 9 April, from 11:00 am. This friendly 10 mile jaunt around the Capital will take in London’s famous sites –– including St Paul’s, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Savile Row –– with a stop for a spot of tea, and ending with a bit of a knees-up out Shoreditch way.

The Boulogne Bicycle Rally. Sunday 29th May 2011. Sponsored by: The Old Bicycle Company.

29^th May 2011 will be the 35th anniversary of the Boulogne Bicycle Rally & it still remains a great day out for any vintage bicyclist. We follow a leisurely route of approximately 25 miles, which traditionally followed the course of the old Boulogne Grand Prix circuit. Since the inaugural ride, time and the French road system have progressed, so the route has been adjusted to be more scenic and safe, avoiding the new dual carriageways, and taking in more refreshment stops along the way.

The spirit of the ride remains with the emphasis on FUN for everyone taking part, whether on an old bicycle or in a vintage car. Part of the joy of this event is that it is not organised, never has been and never should be; it is what you make it.

Many Boulognists now make a weekend of it, staying on to enjoy some of what the region has to offer. There is always a good atmosphere about the old town and most hotels, bars & restaurants are taken over by cyclists on the Saturday & Sunday evenings. Please do try to bring an interesting machine as it adds to the eccentricity of the occasion, although if you can’t get your hands on an old bicycle, The Old Bicycle Co showroom may be able to help. But any pedal powered contraption will do, the more the merrier and all are welcome.

Getting there:

 LD LINES  now offers a new ferry service from Dover – Boulogne direct. Check out their website for the latest prices. 

 Boulogne is also only a 20 mile drive (or ride for the really keen) from Calais. Various ferry companies will take you there.

The advantage of taking your car is that you can stay on & travel the region, then fill your car up with French beverages afterwards.

Accommodation:

We cannot organise any special rates for accommodation so please book direct. Try this WEBSITE for booking a Hotel. Or the Boulogne-Sur-Mer tourist information website is in English and is very useful. It lists Hotels/ camp sites/ youth hostels, good places to eat etc. It also has a map of the town, use the menu bar on the left. Click “The Town” & then the map. Various areas can be enlarged to be printed off.

The Start:

In the last few years, we have had a very successful starting point at the Chateau-Musee, this once again will be the starting point. This is the only part we try to organise, but it remains informal. It is quite a spectacle to see all the bicycles & riders collected together, and provides a great social opportunity before the off.

The Chateau-Musee is in the old walled part of the town with Boulogne on the north east side. We recommend meeting there at or before 10am for a 10.30am start.

Lunch:

This is taken on the green at Alincthun village which is about half way round. There is a small bar that can supply beverages, but we strongly advise that you bring you own Picnic.

The Route:

Traditionally, we used to ride nearly all the old Boulogne circuit, but we now take a scenic route avoiding the modern traffic system as much as possible. This also means that we have plenty of refreshment stops for those in need!

There are a few rather entertaining hills throughout the route, both up & down, so please do be careful.

We leave Boulogne for St Martin, then via La Capelle, Conteville, Belle, Bellebrune to Alincthun and the welcome lunch stop. After Lunch we’re off to Cremerest (ideal spot for swimming in the river for those so inclined!) then on to Wirwignes.

The route back to La Capelle takes us through the Foret de Boulogne and along the interesting selection of made up tracks and roads back and eventually back into Boulogne.

As the ride is stretched out over the day and we wish to encourage people of all abilities, on all sorts of weird and wonderful machines, there is no official finishing point. You will however, find most of the riders in the last bar before the final descent back into the town! This bar is at the famous hairpin bend on the old circuit and has some old photos on the wall as a reminder of the circuit.

As we have mentioned, we prefer vintage bicycles & cars, the more bizarre the better but everyone and all their friends are welcome. Hope you can make it. If you need to contact us, please email us or phone 01279 876193

SAVE OUR WOODLAND

Guys this is important check it out
http://www.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-forests

I've just signed up to support the Save Our Forests petition. The government is planning to sell off all our forests. The more of us take part, the stronger the message will be and the more likely we are to save our forests.

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Will Simmonds Photography

Check out Will's Site for a collection of awesome photo's etc.......
the boy's got talent!
will simmons photography

thebikeplace 30/1-1/2/2011

 Awesome new trade only show will be held at Turweston Flight Centre at the end of January 2011
with brands such as:
Yeti, Endura, Transition Bike Co,  Santa Cruz, Niner, Syncros, TrickX, SB3, Kali, Chris King, Juice Lubes, Dakine, POW Gloves,  Titus, Industry Nine, New Ultimate, King Cage, ESI Grips, Cielo, KasK, RH+, Guru Bikes and Burgtec.
Show details are as follows:

            the bike place

The show will be open

10am – 7pm on Sunday 30^th January

9am – 7pm on Monday 31^st January

9am – 5pm on Tuesday 1^st February

contact

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	07799131631

http://thebikeplace.biz/

Downlands Sportive

Checkout Downland Cycles Spring Sportive plenty of time to work off that Xmas Pud!

Downland Cycles Spring sportive

10 April at 09:00 at Canterbury

100 Mile or 100km
Online Entry only

http://www.downlandcycles.co.uk/ 

Quote of the Day

"The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man.  Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish.  Only the bicycle remains pure in heart."  ~Iris Murdoch

Take a trip to Red Dragon Country

If you are thinking of routes and places to ride check out the link below

http://www.mbwales.com/en/content/cms/bases/brechfa/brechfa.aspx  

Brechfa offers something for everyone 

Brechfa is a perfect destination for both pootlers or those who like to ride totally pinned.

The Gorlech Trail, designed by Rowan Sorrell, is made up of three big climbs and descents stretching over its 19km.
More progressive riders can also test their full arsenal of skills on the fearsome but thrilling features of the black graded Raven Trail!
In contrast, the Derwen Trail is the starting point for families and novices and a great introduction to mountain biking.

All trails show off Brechfa Forest at its best.

ACCESS ALL AREA'S

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO CHECK THE LINK OUT BELOW
http://www.singletrackworld.com/2010/12/access-all-areas-the-campaign-starts-here/
cheers wood dwellers everywhere!

IMB MAG ISSUE 9 OUT NOW!

Check out IMB (online mountain bike mag).........issue 9 out now!!

"we've packed this issue out as ever with some of the best MTB images, stories and videos that we could lay our hands on. Inside you'll find our once in a lifetime (although we hope to repeat it) trip to Utah. Cedric Gracia the racing legend drops by to talk to us about his return to the World Cup and Luap gives us a photographer profile that is truly stunning."

 http://www.imbikemag.com/issue9

Tri-State for Xmas

Check out the awesome new urban brand to hit the streets....
http://www.tri-state.co.uk/
Super thick hoodies/tees with a good range of sizes and colours give those cheeky boys a call at Tri-State and treat your self this Xmas.

 http://www.tri-state.co.uk/

XMAS OFFERS AT BIKETART

Wow check the latest offers at Biketart........for example the Endura Stealth Waterproof Jacket awesome bit of kit!

Features:
• Waterproof, breathable, stretch outer fabric
• Ultrasonically welded seams with external stretch taping so seamless against the skin
• Welded chest pocket with laser-cut waterproof zipper• Welded waterproof map pocket to rear
• Endura silicon gripper hem
• Dual waterproof rucksack compatible side zips for ventilation
• Reflective prints on shoulders and cuffs 

£164.99 £124.95!

check out the link below:

 http://www.biketart.com/

www.biketart.com

BBBBRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr

If you need a weather check for your scoots/drives/trips etc check the link Weather that will feed you straight into the Met Office weather check for this region......happy sledging!

The Marsh

went for a awesome ride yesterday on the "RoadRat" about 25 mile across the marsh.....Sandgate to Hythe then on to Dymchurch picking up the new prom (was going to New Romney but there is construction work on the new bit of seafront at Dymchurch) the across the marsh (deep in Dr Syn country) towards Burmarsh then off down Tame Lane towards Botolphs Bridge and back round.

 check out the roadrat @ the link below awesome bikes and frames

 www.cotic.co.uk

www.cotic.co.uk/product/bikes/roadrat/geared

Brrrr Winter Scoot

Hi all had a very enjoyable morning ride along the military canal it was super cold around ~2 and gloopy but if wrapped up its all good .....had a well deserved latte and bicky @ The Hub in Sandgate then home.to thaw out in a hot bath.


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Moon Lights

```if you need some decent lights check out the Moon Lights XP300 £74.99 5 settings 300 lumens @ Herberts Cycles www.herbertscycles.co.uk and they don't cost you the earth.

Road Rat

Today is Road Rat day.....