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I think I am the only current rider who remembers Barry, but there may be former riders who visit our website.

Sadly, Barry died as the result of a brain tumour on 16th July. He was a kind, gentle man and a gentleman. I was sad when he gave up club riding many years ago, for he was always good company. My memories of time spent together awheel are all happy ones.

In 1981 Barry had his arm twisted to ride a trike in the National 24-hour Time Trial, accompanying two other W Surrey CTC members, Stuart Jackson and Edwin Hargraves, who were keen on breaking records on trikes and tandem trike. Riding for Farnham Road Club they won the team prize with a National Competition Record of 1230 miles (Stuart setting a club record of 456.6 miles). (See http://www.farnhamroadclub.co.uk/records/Club_Records_2017_11.pdf, where the name Mantle is also to be found.)

There is to be a private service for family and close friends at 3 p.m. on Wednesday 8th August at Guildford Crematorium.

On Friday 10th August at 11.00 a.m. there is to be a Memorial and Thanksgiving Service at St Mary’s Church, Bramshott (near Liphook), GU30 7SQ, for all Barry’s many friends. The vicar is arranging for Barry’s bike to be at the church ‘as he lived on it’.

It is now less than 5 weeks to the Tour of the Hills, our big event of the year.  As always, it requires a number of marshals to man the control points, and enable the event to take place.  Please volunteer your services, by e-mailing me (johnmatsouthview@btinternet.com), specifying whether you have a preference for your control times – early 9.00 to 11.00, middle 10.30 to 16.00, and late 12.30 to 18.00.  Those times are approximate, and do not mean that you will be required for the entire time.  Early volunteers will be given priority for their preference.A number of regulars have volunteered in recent years, which is much appreciated, but it would also be really good to welcome others who have not marshalled before.  It is not an onerous task, you will be given full instruction, and it will involve you in the club as well as supporting the organisers of this prestigous event which is so important to us, not least financially (therefore benefitting members generally). I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that the coffee stop will now be at Hambledon Village shop (and not Squires at Badshot Lea).

Hilary Stephenson will now be leading the ride.

Help Mark celebrate his 70^th birthday by riding his exceptionally beautiful Bicycle Icycle route in summer conditions, followed by a BBQ. No entry fee or tedious entry form. Ride as a group (or not if you prefer). Take a shortcut if necessary. Or just ride to Quarry Manor from your preferred starting point. All West Surrey CTC members welcome!

If you’ve never ridden the Bicycle Icycle, there are some hills but the final little brutes can be easily avoided. (Peel off right, once you’ve crossed the A281 at Bramley, up Iron Lane. Then head for Godalming.) There are several refreshment options on the route at Peaslake, Shere and Shamley Green.

The Essentials:

– Ride starts at 9.30am from 4 Quarry Hill, Godalming GU7 2NW and finishes there.

– If driving to start, please park somewhere at the top of the hill.

– Both the route sheet and GPX track are on the Events page of our website – see 18 March event. Route sheet also available at start.

– Refreshments at the finish will commence at around 2pm.

– Please bring something along to eat, be it cake or sausages or whatever. Leave it in my fridge while you ride. Basic snacks / nibbles / biscuits and salads provided.

– Tea / coffee / beer / wine / juice provided.

RSVP! Please advise Mark if you will be coming for the ride, the BBQ – or both (preferably by email)

Please contact Mark with any queries.

Mark Waters

4 Quarry Hill, Godalming GU7 2NW

Tel 01483 414307 / 07732 520819

markw48@gmail.com

CHANGE OF START LOCATION

Please note that the start point for next Wednesday’s ride has been changed, it will now start from Albury Heath car park, GU5 9DB, map ref TQ 058469. and NOT Chinthurst Hill car park.  This is due to road works in the area causing congestion.  Pete Hathaway will be sending out the route in the next few days.