Farnham Wayfarers on Sunday 8th June

Arthur Twiggs

 

 

Arthur Twiggs writes ….

 

The Farnham Wayfarers enjoyed the good weather on Sunday with a venture into the territory of our Guildford and Woking colleagues instead of the tranquil leafy lanes of Hampshire. This was a straightforward ride to Guildford using some of the North Downs Way and the Downs Link down to Shamley Green – along with lots of families trying to interest their kids in a healthy life style.

I usually get some feed back but this time it ranged from “ooh I’ve never been through there before” to “ I blame the bloody ride leader”.

It was also a cultural event as shown by the attached photos.

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Micheldever Ride

No chance of the midweek ride being postponed this week, the weather looks set fair.  The ride starts from Micheldever Station, if you are driving rather than travelling by train, there is a pay car park at the station, and limited free car parking fairly close.  Recommended parking is in Micheldever itself, about 2/3 miles from the station at SU519392.  Take the A33, turn right signposted Micheldever, and the parking is on the right as you enter the village.  We will have coffee at Whitchurch, then the plan for the grade 4 ride is to head north into the hills south of Newbury, before curving back round and back via the Test Valley to Micheldever again.  It is a delightful ride, on mainly quite lanes, with a mix of the hills and the lovely valley to finish.  I will meet the train at the station at 10.10
and lead to coffee.

Endurance tales for your inner adrenalin junkie from Sean Conway

Nick Davison~smaller

 

 

    Nick Davison writes….

Watched Bear Grylls’ TV show The Island and wondered if you’ve got what it takes to survive the toughest of environments?

Here’s your chance to gain an insight into the mind of one man who’s proven time and time again he can go the distance… 

This June, soak up the exhilarating tales of extreme endurance adventurer and history-maker Sean Conway. You might just find yourself packing your bag for your own big challenge!

With a quirky take on extreme sports and challenges, Sean’s adventures have varied from climbing Kilimanjaro dressed as a penguin, to cycling 16,000 miles through 6 continents in 116 days (most of which was done with a fractured spine after getting run over by a truck in America). To top it all off, he recently made the record books by becoming the first person in history to swim the length of Britain! 

Sean’s never-give-up attitude and gripping stories are capturing the imagination of thousands. Catch him while he’s back on dry land for this inspiring talk on setting your goals high, challenging yourself and overcoming tough times.

Sean Conway
Fri 20 June, 8pm  
£13; pre-show pizza & ticket £17.50

Book online

Sean Conway

Nothing to do with cycling but…

…it’s in a very good cause!  On June 14 there is a show and concert at Ewhurst in aid of Prostate cancer hosted by Kenney Jones (ex Who, Small Faces). Lineup includes Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Mick Hucknall, Mike Rutherford, Jeff Beck, Procul Harum and dozens more. Plus over 300 Ferraris and a couple of polo matches to boot!  All for £20. No bikes though.  Sorry.

http://www.hurtwoodparkpolo.co.uk/events/rock-n-horsepower

 

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