The Farnham Cycle Challenge

By on 9 January, 2014   /   Blog posts  
From Sophie Colwell, Events Manager of Disability Challengers.org
Dear friends,
I am contacting you from local Children’s Charity Challengers (providers of play and leisure to disabled children and young people in Surrey & Hampshire).  On Sunday May 11th we are holding a brand new event that I wondered if you and your club could be interested in – “The Farnham Cycle Challenge”.
Starting and finishing at Farnham Park this is a fantastic event for everyone of any ability. There is the choice of a 45 or 23 miles cycle along the quiet and stunning country lanes of Hampshire and a fun ride through the park for those not quite ready for the roads. All proceeds from this event go directly to Challengers.
For more information please feel free to contact me or go to the event website www.kellystore.org
We would love to have as many local people supporting us at this event as possible, for more information on Challengers please visit our website – www.disability-challengers.org
I hope to see you there
Best wishes
Sophie
Sophie Colwell | Events Manager | 01483 230 060  
Challengers, Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 1TU
Registered charity no. 1095134
 
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Two Lucky Ones
 

 

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Wednesday Ride ~ 8 January 2014

By on 9 January, 2014   /   Blog posts  

Lots of riders out, amazingly mild weather – and the rain stopped for the day. Louise wished everyone a Happy New Year with kisses on both cheeks – how many in total, Louise? – and some great cycling, particularly the group I rode with: can’t speak for the others. The route went something like this (from my house):

Or check it out in more detail here: http://www.strava.com/activities/104859264

Being a darkish sort of a day, though the sun did show its face a little, some of the photos taken on the day could be a little sharper.

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Annual Dinner 2014

By on 20 December, 2013   /   Blog posts  

John Murdoch writes….

Please note that the Annual Dinner and awards presentation will now be held on  

Saturday 1 March 2014

and not 25 January as suggested as a likely date in the latest issue of the West Surrey Cyclist, although the venue remains as The Mill at Elstead.

Full details, including menu choices, time, cost, and booking arrangements will be published on the website early in the New Year.

Alternatively, send a blank e-mail to me at ridessecretary@ctcwestsurrey.org.uk, with just “CTC Dinner” in the heading, and I will send those details directly to you as soon as they are available.

Meanwhile, I suggest you reserve the date now, as it promises to be an excellent evening.  As previously advised, Josie Dew has kindly agreed to join us as a guest (with her husband and baby as well!) and will present the awards, some serious and some less so.

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Newark Lane ~ Road Closure

By on 20 December, 2013   /   Blog posts  

Richard Ellis has kindly brought to our attention the closure of Newark Lane, although that advice was unfortunately too late for Chris Jeggo and his group setting off from Send on Wednesday, and who had to take an alternative route.

The closure is due to last 6 months beginning on 6 January 2014, and affects routes which head out from Send or Ripley to Clandon and the Horsleys.  The main diversion would be to use the Old Woking – Send route (past the Send New inn) and up to the main roundabout on the old A3.

Depending on where the Newark Lane closure starts and finishes, it may be possible to turn left at the garage on the Send road, along Send Marsh Lane ending at the 7 stars pub on Newark Lane.  However, this could be tricky, as it is very narrow in parts and likely to be used by motorists also affected by the closure.

Ride leaders should certainly note this information, as well as members generally who head in this direction.

Newark Lane is the road on which the blue dot is situated.

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Pilgrim Cycles – New Cycle Shop & Cafe at Westhumble Station

By on 20 December, 2013   /   Blog posts  

Louise Gagnon writes…

 

Whether it’s for a good cup of Java, a spare tube or an impromptu bike repair, Dave and his wife await you in their new and very welcoming cafe, located close to Box Hill and Polesden Lacy, at West Humble’s historical Grade II listed former station. 

  • An ideal alternative to the Polesden Lacy coffee stop  
  • Helmets, shorts, waterproofs, spare parts such as chains, cables, inner tubes, tyres and more
  • Their open fire, known to have thawed out frozen cyclists, will be kept burning through the winter Or drop in for a refreshing ice cream on a hot summer afternoon!
  • Sandwiches and tea cakes are on offer as well as home made cakes, flap jacks, cookies, fruit and crisps
  • If you plan on dropping in with a group of more than 6, please call in advance. Group bookings for lunch during the week are always welcome.

  

Pilgrim Cycles Ltd

The Old Booking Hall
Box Hill & Westhumble Station
Westhumble Street
Westhumble
Surrey  RH5 6BT
 
Tel 01306 886958
www.pilgrim-cycles.co.uk

Pilgrims is located where the blue dot is.

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