Reef Rides 17th June
Spring 2018
The Quarterly Magazine of CTC Wessex Cycling in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Published Quarterly - Free on line or £2.50 annual subscription for mailed hard copies.
Spring 2018
The Quarterly Magazine of CTC Wessex Cycling in & around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch This issue contains details of a new venture. Our chairman is leading a few volunteers in providing a ride open to all titled Reef Rides as they will be starting from the Reef Centre in Colehill. Also included is the resurrection under Bob Chittenden of the Picnic in Damerham again open to all. You are asked to publicise these events. The flyer for the Reef Rides can be obtained from Paul and when they are printed the flyer for the picnic will be distributed by Bob. I have reprinted his letter regarding the Dawdlers’ Christmas Lunch and the proposed Picnic as I think he is the only member from whom I have received a letter addressed to the editor. Organising these events and some correspondence by a ride Group Organiser highlights the need for volunteers. This is a constant message from our chairman. If the CTC Wessex Cycling is to continue providing the number of weekly rides, they are greatly needed. As I write this the snow has just melted but the snow and especially the ice has interfered with many members’ cycling. Some have used our Facebook Page to keep everyone up to date. The Facebook page can be a grand tool for passing on such information but it does require our members to “Like” the page CTC Wessex Cycling. Paul Turner kindly posts the week’s schedule of rides. I have included in this issue a post from Shawn Shaw which both Terry and myself believe is unique in that Shawn cancelled a ride. As an inspiration for riding in the spring the cover photograph is of Aimée Hall enjoying a French tour in an earlier April. The back cover is of the riders who rode on behalf of Montacute School reaching Paris, (there will be a write up in the next issue). Lastly I repeat a message from the last issue, would you all please respect members of the public and especially their personal space remembering that you are often in Lycra.
By Mike Walsh
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Right to Ride Report - March 2018
By Paul M. Turner
Bournemouth Design work is proceeding on the Riverside Avenue Toucan crossing. The brief has now been extended to consider cycling links to the east and west, as suggested by Bournemouth Forum members. We are looking to commence construction around May 2018 with completion 2-3 months after. Work to complete the Ringwood Road (Longham) shared footway schemes should re-commence around February 2018 for completion around April. Speed surveys show that traffic speeds have significantly reduced since the construction of the Poole Lane parallel crossing. The Belle Vue Road parallel crossing is now also open with no reported issues. 17-18 Programme. Design is complete on a number of the schemes in the 2017-18 LTP programme. Several schemes have been implemented, although some signing and lining is still to be done. Complete or under construction: Additional cycle parking in Winton outside Lidl and Sainsbury's.The cut-through from Warren Edge Road to Ferry Road. The cut-through from Warren Edge Close to Southbourne Coast Road. The Kings Park gate by-pass adjacent to the min roundabout @ Petersfield Road/Clarence Park Road is complete. The cut-through from Chine Crescent Road to Durley Chine Road is under construction. Design work is proceeding on the Riverside Avenue Toucan crossing. The brief has now been extended to consider cycling links to the east and west, as suggested by forum members. We are looking to commence construction around May 2018 with completion 2-3 months after. Work to complete the Ringwood Road (Longham) shared footway schemes should recommence around February 2018 for completion around April. Speed surveys show that traffic speeds have significantly reduced since the construction of the Poole Lane parallel crossing. The Belle Vue Road parallel crossing is now also open with no reported issues. Design Stage: The connection between the Ringwood Road Toucan and High Howe Lane has been designed. Contraflows in Cardigan Road, Gladstone Road & Gladstone Road East have been designed. The exemption to the turning ban from Percy Road into Michelgrove Road has been designed. The cut-through from Alumhurst Road to Seamoor Road to allow cycles to turn right into Seamoor Road, using gap provided for emergency vehicles, is designed. Design work continues on the replacement of chicanes by speed cushion on Iford Lane, to address issues raised by the forum. This has proved slightly more complicated than we anticipated. The cutthrough between Jewell Road & Castle Lane East is in design. We have been looking at replacing staggered barriers with bollards in a number of locations to provide access for cycles, pushchairs and mobility scooters. This has proved rather a complex process, but we are hoping to be able to progress these soon. Other links we are investigating include: Two gaps in cycle facilities on the Castle Lane West corridor will be looked at this year as part of a longer term project to address the gaps in the cycle network along Castle Lane West. In connection with this, we are tidying up the shared cycle/pedestrian facilities by Castlepoint. The link from Norwich Avenue to the Triangle has been temporarily postponed. Signing the Lansdowne to Wessex Fields route has been temporarily postponed.
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Poole Due to the success of securing an extra £3M for highway maintenance from the DfT’s “Challenge Funding” this year’s capital programme for cycling has been reviewed and will now complement the resurfacing schemes: Longfleet Road – The George Roundabout to the Shah Junction – now complete. Sandbanks Road – Civic Centre Gyratory to the railway bridge – now complete. Wimborne Road – The George Roundabout to Fleetsbridge. Ringwood Road – Sea View Road to Old Wareham Road Roundabout. Queen Anne Drive / Magna Road – Gravel Hill to Borough boundary– now complete. Alder Road – Ashley Road to Wallisdown Road – major headaches! Blandford Road – Port to Borough boundary – phase 1 complete, phase 2 in early 2018! 2018-19 – Ringwood Road. Some signs for NCN 25/West Cliff Road (joint with Bournemouth). Holes Bay resurfacing and realignment. Alder Hill Quiet Way especially between Recreation Road and Sheringham Road! LCWIP – Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan This joint Poole / Bournemouth project was successful in securing technical support from the DfT. There will be opportunities for local groups to get involved in the process and Officers will let the Forum know more once the inception meeting has been completed with the DfT’s consultants. Check-out Fizz Bikes – Dr Felicity Rice - http://fizzbikes.co.uk/ It is a local enterprise based around Poole & Bournemouth. Also she has Facebook Page https:www.facebook.com>fizzbikes! It is lovely for the children! Right to Ride Representative CTC Wessex Cycling
CTC Wessex Cycling Collective Christmas Lunch
Paul
By Paul Rush
Christmas is traditionally the time of year for families to get together. It was with this thought in mind that the committee felt it would make our club more embracing by encouraging an annual lunch for all members across the various groups. The lunch would be called the CTC Wessex Cycling Christmas Lunch and to aid participation this lunch will be partially subsidised. This initiative is in no way intended to usurp or in any way replace the various group lunches which are organized independently. The various groups Rouleurs, Inters, Potterers, etc;etc: all operate autonomously to a large degree though out the year, it would therefore be a pleasant occasion to all meet up at the end of the year and share a few stories and experiences. It will also be the most appropriate occasion for the annual awards of our trophies.
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There are no strict rules for the type, location, date or time of the luncheon which is under the guidance of the event organizers. We are confident and hope the event will naturally develop in the best interests of all members. If any member wishes to enhance the event by an after-dinner recital or some such entertainment, then we should be pleased to hear from you. The Committee wish you all an exciting 2018 on the bike. It is still encouraging after all the self-destructive news one was exposed to during 2017 that every time I see a person riding a bicycle I no longer despair at the human-race. It is after all said and done, what we all love to do!
By Paul Rush By Paul Rush
The Reef Rides 17th June The Reef Rides – Not to be missed! The Reef Rides take place on the 17th June. Both rides start and finish at the Reef Youth and Community Centre, Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne Dorset BH21 7AB.
There are two rides to choose from the The Half Reef approximately 30miles or the The Reef approximately 60mls. Both rides are predominantly on quiet country lanes heading out towards Cranborne and Tisbury respectively. The Half Reef is a pleasant ride, relatively flatter terrain, suitable for novices, youngsters or those getting back to cycling. The Reef is a classic route with a few hills for interest. A route sheet will be provided for your chosen ride and Garmin downloads for both rides are available on WWW.WESSEXCTC.ORG. There will be no organised refreshment stops or support en-route therefore participants must be self-sufficient in all respects after leaving the centre. The rides do however pass through country villages where refreshments may be available. Entrants can sign in from 08.30hrs and commence at any time. The event will close at 18.00hrs. Refreshments will be available at the start and finish, all entrants signed in and out on completion will receive a free tea or coffee. The Reef Rides are free to enter; non CTC members are most welcome. The Half Reef is a pleasant ride, suitable for novices. You may wish to bring a friend and enjoy a good day on the bike. Please be courteous to other road users and enjoy these great rides.
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Southampton CTC Audax 13th May
By Joanne Rowe
Grand National Park2Park 200km cycling event starting from Woodley, Romsey, Hampshire. Controls at East Meon, Whitchurch and Downton, plus 5 information controls. A moderately hilly route on quiet lanes linking Britain's two newest National Parks, the South Downs and New Forest, as well as exploring some of the equally beautiful countryside in the Test and Itchen valleys. 200 km in 13h20 on Sunday 13th May 18 Start 8:00 to finish by 21:20 Start Woodley, Romsey , Hampshire Fee: £9.25 Closing date: 1 May 2018
Between the Parks 100km cycling event starting from Woodley, Romsey, Hampshire. Controls at Hurstbourne Tarrant, plus 4 information controls. A lovely ride on quiet lanes exploring Hampshire's beautiful Test Valley between the South Downs and New Forest National Parks. A couple of short climbs to add interest but nothing too serious. 100 km in 6h40 on Sunday 13th May 2018 Start 09:00 finish by 15:40 Start: Woodley , Romsey, Hampshire Fee: £6.75 Closing date: 1 May 2018 If you would like any more information please don’t hesitate to contact me joannelrowe@gmail.com or the event organiser Bob Damper (rid@ecs.soton.ac.uk)
By Joanne Rowe By Mike Walsh
Velo Domestique
Velo Domestique is closed until 21st March for some structural repairs. They transferred to 176180 Seabourne Road (the top end of Southbourne Grove) in January 2016. Velo Domestique is not just a café, not just a bike shop, it’s a hub for cyclists in the greater Bournemouth conurbation. Stop by for some delicious coffee, food or company. They have been and continue to host our Cycle Maintenance Courses run on our behalf by Steve Coombs. They also host film screenings, talks, music, roller competitions and supper evenings.
By Mike Walsh
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Shawn Cancelling a Ride
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Letter to the Editor
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By Mike Walsh
CTC Wessex Cycling Annual Picnic Sunday 8th July 2018 All welcome at Damerham Village Hall Lunch Time to 3 p.m.
By Mike Walsh
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Swanage Ferry Fare Increase By Paul Turner & others Extract from Swanage and Wareham Voice. An application has been submitted to the Department for Transport by ferry operators Bournemouth- Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company to increase tolls up to 2021. If approved, the charge foot passengers would increase to £2, with car tolls increasing to £6, and HGV and buses coaches costing £12. Marginal increases are set to come into force in April, bringing the previous toll schedule to a conclusion. "We are also concerned that more people will be forced to use the already busy A351 if this proposed increase is implemented." The ferry company said the rise in tolls is necessary to meet increased costs of running the service and overall users are understanding. In addition, they said eventually the ferry will need to be replaced, which will cost a significant sum of money. The notice advertising the increase says anyone having a "substantial interest" may object to the application up until April 3 by giving notice via email to nationalcasework@dft.gsi.gov.uk or in writing to the Secretary of State at the Department for Transport. Terry’s Informal Saturday Ride to Burley This ride happens every Saturday and is completely informal. There is no leader and no back up, but generally an experienced cyclist will be somewhere around. The route is designed for beginners but joined in by all abilities. Start 09:00 at Waitrose Supermarket, Christchurch every Saturday and a few minutes later passing The Oak Inn, Martins Hill Lane Burton. Or make your own way to the Old Farmhouse Tea Rooms, Burley for 10:00
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7 Apr 7 Apr
Saturday Morning 60s BUN RUNS
Dorset Dawdlers
5 Apr
Sat
Thursday Potterers
5 Apr
Audax Audax Audax Sunday Rouleurs INTERS Pedal Sunday
Tuesday Toasters Thursday Rouleurs
24 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 1 Apr 1 Apr 1 Apr
Group
Tue 3 Apr Thurs 5 Apr
Sun
Sat Sun
Day Date
Wimborne Rec.
Merley Bridge
0830 Waitrose Christchurch 09:00 Wimborne Square
09:30
09:30
Poole Wareham Wareham Christchurch Waitrose Wimborne Square Ferndown - Junction Wimborne Rd.East & West Moors Rd 09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Moyles Court
02:00 07:45 09:00 9.00am 9:00 09.30
Time Start
Lunch
Tarrant Monckton
01929 405204 Witchampton Village Shop Sherfield English ( Gilberts) Bowerchalke Market CafĂŠ
Martinstown
Blandford East Wellow Carlo's 01794 323673 Bovington Matildas Cafe Tel
Sparsholt
Bere Regis Worth Matravers Ringwood - Botany Bay Tea Party Downton
Hard Boiled 300km Coast 200lm Coastlet 100km
Coffee
RUNSLIST FOR April 2018
Sandbanks
Tea
Ray P
John H
Ali Mc
Nicky
Leader
The ride attracts cyclists from all disciplines and all abilities you are sure to find someone to ride with, contact Terry Walsh on 01202 247888 for more details. There is no leader and no back up, but generally there is an experienced cyclist in the group. The route is designed for beginners but joined in by all abilities. Start 09:00 at Waitrose Supermarket, Christchurch or just make your own way to the Old Farmhouse Tearooms, Burley for 10:0
We organise gentle and more demanding rides. Please join one of our groups who ride Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Each group has a different style. Choose the group that suits you best.
CTC WESSEX CYCLING RUNSLIST FOR Second Quarter 2018
Sun
Sat
22 Apr PHSG GROUP
22 Apr Pedal Sunday
22 Apr INTERS
10:00 West Parley Shops
Christchurch
Lyndhurst ( Mad Hatter) Old Farmhouse Burley West Holme, Orchard Tea Room. Tel: 01929 554716 Bockhampton, Hardy's Wimborne Arne 9:00 Sandbanks Ferry Cottage 09.30 Merley- Willett Arms Car Park West Holme - Orchrad Tea Room West Stafford
Anna and Graham
Rob Ward
Bob C
Downton Moot Moreton
21 Apr Saturday Morning 60s 21 Apr Terry's Sat Ride 22 Apr Sunday Rouleurs
Hurn Stores Merley - Willett Arms Car Park 0830 Waitrose Christchurch 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 9.00am Merley Bridge
Geoff
Ali Mc Pete D
Lytchett
Stephen M Alan H
Ali Mc Graham D
Colin
Leader
Hythe
Upwey Boldre Wood
Rouleurs Spring Century Anstey Keyhaven
Milton Abbas
Wimborne St. Giles
Tea
09:30 09:30
Lulworth Burley - Old Farmhouse Tea Rooms Blandford Lymington The Old School Café St. Barbe Centre Tim 07808 920934 Fordingbridge West Holme - Orchard Tea Room
Blandford South Holmsley -Station Tea Rooms Compton Abbas Airfield Old Farmhouse Burley
Blandford - Brasserie 65 Blandford Rouleurs Spring Century
Wilton
Lunch
19 Apr Thursday Potterers 19 Apr Dorset Dawdlers
Tue 17 Apr Tuesday Toasters Thurs 19 Apr Thursday Rouleurs
Sun
09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Hurn Stores
Wimborne Rec Waitrose, Christchurch Hurn Stores Sandbanks Ferry Hurn Village Stores
Saturday Morning 60s Terry's Sat Ride Sunday Rouleurs INTERS Pedal Sunday
0830 09:00 9.00am 9:00 09.45
14 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 15 Apr 15 Apr
Wimborne Rec Hurn Village Stores
09:30 09:45
12 Apr Thursday Potterers 12 Apr Dorset Dawdlers
Sat
09.30 Wimborne Rec. 09:30 Wimborne Quare 08:00 Wimborne Square
Sunday Rouleurs INTERS
8 Apr 8 Apr
Coffee
Old Farmhouse Burley 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 14:00 Upton House, Upton Country Park 9.00am Sandbanks Ferry The Borough, Downton 9:00 Hurn Stores
Time Start
8 Apr Pedal Sunday Tue 10 Apr Tuesday Toasters Thurs 12 Apr Thursday Rouleurs
Sun
Terry's Sat Ride Poole Leisure Cycling
Group
7 Apr 7 Apr
Day Date
Group
Tue
Sun
Tuesday Toasters Committee
INTERS Pedal Sunday
6 May 6 May
8 May 9 May
Audax Sunday Rouleurs
Dorset Dawdlers Saturday Morning 60s BUN RUNS Terry's Sat Ride Poole Leisure Cycling
3 May 5 May 5 May 5 May 5 May
6 May 6 May
Thursday Potterers
3 May
Sat
Tuesday Toasters Thursday Rouleurs
Tue 1 May Thurs 3 May
Group
Terry's Sat Ride Sunday Rouleurs INTERS Pedal Sunday
09:30 19:30
Wimborne Quare Kinson
9:00 Wimborne Square 09.45 Hurn Village Stores
Sandbanks Ferry 9:30 for 9:40 Ferry 09:30 Wimborne Rec. 0830 Waitrose Christchurch 09:00 Wimborne Square 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 14:00 Upton House, Upton Country Park 14:00 Poole 9.00am Wimborne Rec
09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Moyles Court
09:30
Lunch
Compton Abbas Cranborne- Garden Centre
Lulworth Cove ( Main Car Park Cafe) Old Farmhouse Burley Wilton Tollard Royal
Blandford Moreton Dovecote Café Moreton Weymouth Gardens 01929 463647 Tel 01725 Broad Chalke Cranborne GC 517546 Breamore Wolvercroft - Sticky Bun Cafe
Coffee
Blandford Kinson Con Club
Blandford
Tea
Alderholt Mill
Tea
Sturminster Newton
Lulworth Cove
Salisbury
Lunch
Porkers 400km Cranborne, Garden Centre. Tel: 01725 517546 Shaftesbury Stourhead Bashley - Redcliff Garden Centre Keyhaven
Blandford Sherfield English Gilberts 01725 884803 Corfe Castle Courtyard Cafe Tel 01929 481234 Blandford-Brasserie 65 Sherfield English ( Gilberts) Manston VH Old Farmhouse Burley
Coffee
RUNSLIST FOR May 2018
Waitrose, Christchurch Upton House Wimborne Square Wimborne Rec.
Time Start
09:00 9.00am 9:00 09.30
0830
28 Apr Saturday Morning 60s
28 Apr 29 Apr 29 Apr 29 Apr
Ferndown- Junction Wimborne Rd.East & West Moors Rd. Sandbanks Ferry
09:30
26 Apr Dorset Dawdlers
Day Date
Sun
Sat
Wimborne Rec
09:30
09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Merley Bridge
Time Start
26 Apr Thursday Potterers
Tue 24 Apr Tuesday Toasters Thurs 26 Apr Thursday Rouleurs
Day Date
Ali Mc
Jackie
Rob Ward
Joy H
Grahame B
Ali Mc
Leader
Steph
Ian M
Bob Mc
Ali Mc Ade H
Leader
Group
Ferndown- Junction of Wimborne Rd.east & West Moors Rd. TBA Lymington 09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Merley Bridge
Sun
Sat
9:00 Wimborne Square 09.30 Wimborne Rec. 10:00 Wareham Quay
20 May INTERS 20 May Pedal Sunday 20 May PHSG GROUP
09:45 09:30
19 May Saturday Morning 60s 19 May Terry's Sat Ride 20 May Sunday Rouleurs
17 May Thursday Potterers 17 May Dorset Dawdlers
Moyles Court 9:45 Merley - Willett Arms Car Park 0830 Waitrose Christchurch 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 9.00am Sandbanks Ferry
09.30
13 May Pedal Sunday
Lyndhurst ( Mad Hatter) Old Farmhouse Burley Corfe Castle, Model Village Café. Tel: 01929 481234 King Alfred's Tower Compton Abbas Sturminster Newton Blandford - Brasserie 65 Wool & Bovvy
Colin
Rob Ward
John H Lawrence S Stockbridge Corfe Castle
Anna and Graham
Alan H
Ann E
Keith G
Leader
Ali Mc Steve C
Blandford
Blandford
Tea
Cerne Abbas
Cadmans Pool
South Gorley - Hockley's
New Forest 50km Blandford Owermoigne Galtons Garden Centre Sherfield English Wareham - Sports Centre
Cerne Abbas
East Holme
50km
Lymington
13 May Audax
9.00am Christchurch Waitrose 9:00 Merley Bridge
New Forest Spring Day Out 100km New Forest Spring Challenge
Lymington
13 May Sunday Rouleurs 13 May INTERS
New Forest Spring Century 160km
Lymington
09:45 Hurn Village Stores 0830 Wimborne Rec 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch Lymington
Lunch
Woodfalls Beaulieu Steff's Kitchen 01590614951 Tel 01929 Puddletown West Holme GC 554716 Fritham Ringwood- Tandy's Compton Abbas Airfield Old Farmhouse Burley New Forest Spring Excursion 200km
Coffee
13 May Audax
Dorset Dawdlers Saturday Morning 60s Terry's Sat Ride Audax
Hurn Stores
09:30 Merley Bridge
09:30
Time Start
13 May Audax
10 May 12 May 12 May 13 May
13 May PHSG GROUP Tue 15 May Tuesday Toasters Thurs 17 May Thursday Rouleurs
Sun
Sat
10 May Thursday Potterers
Thurs 10 May Thursday Rouleurs
Day Date
Join the London to Paris Cycle Team Cycle for four days Fund four months of Lung Cancer Research Have you got what it takes to join our team and cycle for four days to fund four months of lung cancer research? We need a team of 20 people to pedal almost 300 miles to cover the cost of one of our research projects in to earlier detection for four months. Starting in London, the 299 mile, 4 day route takes you through glorious English countryside, to the ferry from Dover to Calais. Once ‘French side’, you will push on cycling along quiet French country lanes, through traditional market towns with views of the rolling green hills of northern France. The tarmac in France is superb, and cycling is the nation’s favourite sports so don’t be surprised when the locals make way for you and cheer you on! Whether you are a regular cyclist or simply enjoy a Sunday afternoon meander, as long as you are willing to train, then this event is perfect for you. All levels of ability are catered for, fantastic support crews will look after you and you don’t have to worry about your luggage, water or food – It’s all taken care of – leaving you to just cycle and focus on your goal of reaching Paris. The pièce de résistance of this cycle will be the spectacular view of the 324 metre Eiffel Tower, which marks the finish line. The days in the saddle are long, but upon reaching Paris and celebrating our achievements in this fabulous capital, the saddle soreness soon wears off!
There are four available dates to participate in the London to Paris cycle in 2018. You can even register for the Tour De France Special on the 25th 29th July where you will get the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of the final stage action from the world famous Champs-Elysees. To register directly, please click on the date of the event you are interested in: 6th-10th June 2018 25th-29th July 2018 (Tour de France Route) 15th-19th August 2018 12th-16th September 2018 https://booking.globaladventurechallenges.com /?id=247&d=L2P15082018&r=1&charity=1015 Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation will provide support and help with both your training and fundraising and a bespoke cycling jersey will be provided when you register. Here at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, we know that taking on an overseas challenge can be costly and a huge commitment. If you feel that you are unable to afford the registration fee in one payment, Global Adventure Challenges now offers you the option to pay in two instalments over two months. Simply enter the code INSTALL2 at the payment page and your registration fee will be halved and the second instalment will be taken from your account after your next pay day.
If you would like more information about The London to Paris Cycle, please contact sport@roycastle.org
Cycle Touring Festival 4 - 7 May 2018 Waddow Hall, Clitheroe, Lancashire
There are going to be talks on everything from bike maintenance to bushcraft, via podcasting, filming and yoga. · Want to know which stars you're gazing at when camping out? We've got it covered.
· Want to learn about cycling with your child? Bambino Biking will be offering practical advice. · Want to discover your own inner child? Stephen Lord will be showing you the way. Check out the list of talks and workshops on our website. It is by no means final and changes are inevitable, but it will give you an idea of the sheer range we're offering this year. We will also be showing a number of cycle touring films, curated by the marvellous Geoff Broadway. More details, and the full festival programme, will be announced soon. Hope to see as many of you in May as possible. Happy pedalling,
Laura and the team
Copyright © 2018 Cycle Touring Festival, All rights reserved. www.cycletouringfestival.co.uk.Cycle Touring Festival Cycle Touring Festival Preston, Lancashire PR1 1AB
Day Date
Group
7 Jun
Dorset Dawdlers
09:45
Hurn Village Stores
9:00 Sandbanks Ferry 09.45 Hurn Village Stores 09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Car Assist 09:30 Wimborne Rec
INTERS Pedal Sunday Tuesday Toasters Thursday Rouleurs Thursday Potterers
3 Jun 3 Jun Tue 5 Jun Thurs 7 Jun 7 Jun
Sunday Rouleurs
3 Jun
Sun
Time Start
0830 09:00 09:00 14:00
Waitrose Christchurch Wimborne Square Waitrose, Christchurch Upton House, Upton Country Park 9.00am Merley Bridge
Group
Saturday Morning 60s BUN RUNS Terry's Sat Ride Poole Leisure Cycling
2 Jun 2 Jun 2 Jun 2 Jun
Sat
Day Date
Wimborne Rec
09:30
31 May Dorset Dawdlers
Coffee
Blandford Broadchalke Chalke Valley Stores Semley 01722 780998 Burley Old Farmhouse Tel 01425 Fritham 402218 Ashmore Witchampton - Village Shop
Coffee
Alderholt Sticky Bun Tel 01425 652437 Bashley - Redcliff Garden Centre
Arne, RSPB Café. Tel: 01929 553360 Moreton Bransgore - Macpenny's Blandford
Sherfield English ( Gilberts) Semly Old Farmhouse Burley
Ian M Brockenhurst
Michael
Whitsbury
Blandford
Rob Ward
Leader
Lawrence S
Cathy C
Ali Mc Paul Sgt
Ali Mc Geoff S Peter L
Hazelbury Bryan Brockenhurst
Lunch
Tea
Ian M
Rockborne
Jackie
Grahame B
Ali Mc
Leader
Lytchett Minster
Tea
Kimmeridge Bay
Winfrith
Lunch
Sutton Pontz Moreton West Holme - Orchard Tea Room West Knighton
Brimstone 600km Lulworth Cove ( Main Car Park Cafe) Old Farmhouse Burley
Blandford Swanage Brook Tea Rooms 01929 422061 Wareham Harrys Bar Tel 01929 551818 Verwood - Heath Centre
RUNSLIST FOR June 2018
Hurn Stores
09:30
31 May Thursday Potterers
09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 9.00am Hurn Stores 9:00 Merley Stores 09.30 Merley - Willett Arms Car Park 09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Wimborne Square
06:00 0830
26 May Audax 26 May Saturday Morning 60s
Terry's Sat Ride Sunday Rouleurs INTERS Pedal Sunday
Ferndown- Junction Wimborne Rd.East & West Moors Rd. Poole Sandbanks Ferry
09:30
24 May Dorset Dawdlers
26 May 27 May 27 May 27 May
Merley Bridge
09:30
29 May Tuesday Toasters Tue Thurs 31 May Thursday Rouleurs
Sun
Sat
Time Start
09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Sandbanks Ferry
24 May Thursday Potterers
22 May Tuesday Toasters Tue Thurs 24 May Thursday Rouleurs
Sat
Saturday Morning 60s Terry's Sat Ride Sunday Rouleurs INTERS Pedal Sunday Tuesday Toasters Thursday Rouleurs
Group
16 Jun Saturday Morning 60s 16 Jun Terry's Sat Ride 17 Jun Sunday Rouleurs
17 Jun 17 Jun
23 Jun
23 Jun
Wimborne Rec Waitrose, Christchurch Upton House Hurn Stores Wimborne Rec. Wimborne Quare Moyles Court
08:30 09:30
Highcliffe Car Park 8:30 Merley - Willett Arms Car Park 0830 Waitrose Christchurch 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch 9.00am Wimborne Rec
0830 09:00 9.00am 9:00 10:00 09:30 09:30
Time Start
Downton Tarrant Gunville - Home Farm Blandford Cadnam Garden Centre 0844 288 5124 Wightlink Ferry 10:00 sailing West Holme - Orchard Tea Room.
Compton Abbas Airfield Old Farmhouse Burley
Coffee
Lyndhurst ( Mad Hatter) Old Farmhouse Burley Compton Abbas Airfield. Tel: 01747 811767 Garlic Farm 9:15 FerryLymington Ferry INTERS 10:00 Reef Rides Special Event Reef Self led Rides of 30 or 60 Miles Pedal Sunday Youth & Community Cente,Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne BH21 7AB Half Reef 30 mile 08:30 Reef Centre PHSG GROUP Blandford 09:30 Wimborne Quare Tuesday Toasters Summer Soltice 200k 08:00 Hurn Stores Thursday Rouleurs Moreton 09:30 Merley Bridge Thursday Potterers South Gorley - Hockleys 09:30 Ferndown - Junction Dorset Dawdlers Wimborne Rd.East & West Moors Rd. Lulworth Cove ( Main Car Park 0830 Sandbanks Ferry Saturday Morning 60s Cafe) Old Farmhouse Burley 09:00 Waitrose, Christchurch Terry's Sat Ride
14 Jun Thursday Potterers 14 Jun Dorset Dawdlers
17 Jun Tue 19 Jun Thurs 21 Jun 21 Jun 21 Jun
Sun
Sat
Sat
9 Jun 9 Jun Sun 10 Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun Tue 12 Jun Thurs 14 Jun
Day Date
Summer Soltice 200k West Stafford Wood Green
Ventnor
Freshwater
Dave M TBA
Ali Mc
Geoff
Rob Ward
John H Brian C
Bembridge IOW Chaldon Herring
Steph
Leader
Ali Mc Geoff S
Burley
Tea
Calshot
Stockbridge Iwerne Minster
Lunch
24 Jun Sunday Rouleurs 24 Jun INTERS 24 Jun Pedal Sunday
Group
Sat
Sat
28 Jun 28 Jun 30 Jun 30 Jun 7 Jul 7 Jul
Thursday Potterers Dorset Dawdlers Saturday Morning 60s Terry's Sat Ride BUN RUNS Poole Leisure Cycling
24 Jun PHSG GROUP Tue 26 Jun Tuesday Toasters Thurs 28 Jun Thursday Rouleurs
Sun
Day Date
Coffee
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John Ward Shawn Shore Jim Hatton Paul Rush Roland Tarr
New Forest Spring 200, 160, 100 & 50 Brimstone 600km
13th May* 26th May
By Mike Walsh
* dates to be confirmed
Group Christmas Lunch
15th Dec
davelangley92@gmail.com
Daniel Armstrong 1202 432265 Gridiron
14th Oct
Dave Langley
John Ward New Forest 200, 160, 100 & 50
9th Sept*
Jumble Sale 2nd June 17th June Reef Rides Dorset Dirt 50 2nd Sept
01202 685014
Shawn Shaw Jim McD
Ali Mc Tim S
Nicky
Leader
Shawn Shore
Dewlish Manston
Cranborne
Tea
Porkers 400km
Blandford Blandford -Brasserie 65 Sturminster Newton Old Farmhouse Burley Fontwell Magna
Round the Harbour Blandford Knowle Beach Cafe 01929 450500 Kimmeridge
Wilton Kimmeridge Bay
Lunch
6th May
Wimborne Rec Wimborne Rec. Wimborne Rec Waitrose, Christchurch Wimborne Square Upton House, Upton Country Park
10:00 Poole Park 09:30 Wimborne Quare 09:30 Merley Bridge
9.00am Christchurch Waitrose Downton 9:00 Hurn Stores 10:00 Merley- Willett Arms Car Park Corfe Castle
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Cycle Ink
By Mike Walsh
CTC Wessex Cycling’s Quarterly Newsletter is available by mail for an annual subscription of £2.50. Please contact me by e-mail jmichaelwalsh@aol.com for details of how to subscribe. It is also available on line free of charge at http://www.wessexctc.org/index. htm .
First Aid Course
By Mike Walsh
Jim McDonald has organised two first aid courses for cyclist. They are being delivered by the British Red Cross. One has been delivered and was well received and the second is next week. They are free to participants, CTC Wessex Cycling are making a donation to the British Red Cross. If you wish you had attended contact Jim on jimkmcd@talktalk.net and if there is enough interest I am sure Jim could arrange another. The courses last about three hours and are designed for outdoor groups and does not assume the availability of large first aid kits. Subjects include:Sprain/Strain Broken bone Head injury Bleeding attack Unresponsive breathing Unresponsive not breathing Hypothermia Seizure
Heart
There may also be time for some variation to cover topics requested by participants. Participants receive a certificate of achievement. Please contact Jim to register your interest in any future courses.
By Mike Walsh
Our local rider’s wheel building offer http://www.bombproofwheels.com/
Basic Maintenance Course Steve Coombes has delivered a number of Basic Bike Maintenance Courses. He is running the courses on behalf of CTC Wessex Cycling but anyone is welcome. They are scheduled for the 1st Monday and the 1st Thursday of every month in Winter Time at Velo Domestique 176-180 Seabourne Rd, Bmth BH5 2JB from 7:30 till 10:00 (For courses in Summer Time contact Steve). The main concept is for you to be able to make some emergency roadside repairs to get you home or so that you can continue your journey. Cost ÂŁ20 per course. For more details and booking contact stevecoombes@hotmail.co.uk
By Mike Walsh
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Competitive Roller
By Mike Walsh
CTC Wessex Cycling have Competitive Rollers which are available to be used by anyone either for a club event or on another occasion either within or outside CTC Wessex Cycling. There is no charge for their use. They are being looked after by Daniel Armstrong at Velo Domestique 176-180 Seabourne Road (the top end of Southbourne Grove) and can be collected from them after agreeing dates with our secretary Alan Baker (alan.baker.0@gmail.com ) to ensure they are available. Terry Walsh refurbished the roller some time ago and they have subsequently been used on a number of occasions including Velo Domestique when they were in Christchucrh Road, at a Jubilee event (above), at St Peter’s School Sports Convention (to the left). Should you want to discuss the set up please contact Terry on 01202 247888. Should want to borrow the roller contact Alan at alan.baker.0@gmail.com. They can provide a very good evening for riders and spectators giving much fun.
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CTC Wessex Cycling
By Alan Baker
Committee Meeting Minutes November 2017 1. PRESENT:-
Paul Rush (Chairman); Julian James (Vice-Chairman); Jim McDonald; Paul Turner (Right to Ride Representative); Mike Walsh (Secretary/Treasurer) and Alan Baker (Minute Secretary).
2. APOLOGIES:- Bob Chittenden; Bob Courtney; Steve Gray (Cycle Training Coordinator); Keith Matthews (Welfare Officer / Registrar / Membership Secretary / Website Master).
3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING:- Minutes of the Meeting held on 16 August 2017 were APPROVED. 4. MATTERS ARISING:- There were no matters arising from the Minutes of the last Meeting not covered elsewhere on the Agenda. 5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:- Paul Rush reported that only 23 members attended the recent AGM, a disappointing turnout given the publicity afforded the event. 6. SECRETARY’S REPORT:- Mike Walsh reported that the three sponsored Group members who had recently undertaken Bikeability Instructor Training had all passed, subject to successfully conducting an instruction session in the presence of the Lifecycle Instructor. Alan Baker reported that Keith Matthews had posted the revised Constitution, approved at the recent AGM, on the Group website. He also reported that, at the AGM, Group trophies had been awarded in line with the decisions reached at the last Committee Meeting, as follows: Sartain Cup to Jim McDonald for his continuing meritorious work as Ride Coordinator for the Potterers and Dawdlers Ride Groups Riders’ Cup to Graham Dore for successfully completing the London – Edinburgh – London Audax 2017 (in absentia) Tourist Shield to David Smethurst for successfully completing the London – Edinburgh – London Audax 2017 (in absentia) Ron Cook Rosebowl to John Jackson for his hard work as organiser of The Gridiron event over seven consecutive years Graham Dore and David Smethurst will be presented with their awards at the forthcoming Christmas Lunch on Thursday 14 December. 7. TREASURER’S REPORT:- Mike Walsh reported that the Group’s finances remained healthy, with sufficient funds available to meet foreseeable requirements, which included a payment of £1500 for the training of the three Bikeability Instructors referred to above. He recommended that the Committee agree to fund the training of up to a further six Instructors, four of whom had already been identified. The Committee AGREED nem con to Mike’s recommendation.
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Mike Walsh also reported that the two editions of the first Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course had taken place successfully under the tutelage of Steve Coombes, and Mike recommended that the Committee agree to underwrite the running of further courses, again with Steve Coombes as tutor. Future courses were likely to be held with smaller groups (a maximum of six participants) which would allow each course to be completed in one session. Alternative venues and a programme of courses at two-week intervals throughout the winter were being explored. Underwriting the cost of the enterprise would allow the programme to proceed without a full complement of participants and, if necessary, to pay for venue hire. The Committee AGREED nem con to underwrite the running of the programme for five months at a maximum cost of £1200. Mike also reported that Steve Coombes is seeking work running Bicycle Maintenance courses with Christchurch Bicycle Club and with Dorset Cycling Network. In both cases he is promoting himself as a tutor with CTC Wessex Cycling. 8. RIGHT TO RIDE REPORT:- Paul Turner reported on Right To Ride issues in the area. His report will be published in the Newsletter. 9. NEW RIDE LEADERS:- Mike Walsh reported that he and Keith Matthews had merged their lists of Ride Leaders and other Group volunteers, and the up-to-date list would be submitted to National Office by 1st December as part of the Group’s Annual Return. Mike added that Group volunteers who were not CTC members could be included so as to provide liability insurance for their actions when on Group business; and that volunteers’ names (including of new Ride Leaders) could be added retrospectively. 10. CHRISTMAS LUNCH:- Alan Baker reported that arrangements for the Christmas Lunch to be held on Thursday 14 December were in place, with bookings priced at £20. Dave Langley has asked the Committee to consider subsidising the price once again. After some discussion it was AGREED nem con not to provide a subsidy in order to reduce the price of this year’s Lunch, but to offer a subsidy as from 2018 subject to the following conditions: (i) the subsidy would be for a maximum of £5 per person to enable the price charged to participants to be held down to £20 for the foreseeable future. (ii) the Lunch would become the Group’s official Christmas Lunch and the occasion for the Group’s Awards Presentation. (iii) attendance at the Lunch will be open to all CTC/CUK members registered on the database managed by the Group’s Registration Officer, Keith Matthews.
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(iv) publicity for each year’s event must be generated in good time and by all reasonable means, including using the Group’s website; e-mailing; “CycleInk”; and the Runs Lists. It was further AGREED that each year’s organiser should have the freedom to determine Lunch arrangements including venue, menu options and date (including day of the week). The Committee was also concerned that the proposed new arrangements might result in a far higher attendance than the current level of around 50, and AGREED that, in 2018 at least, spouses and friends who were not CTC/CUK members should not be invited. 11. COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2018:- Dates of Meetings were AGREED as follows: Committee - 14 February; 09 May; 15 August; 14 November Annual General Meeting 24 October. All dates are Wednesdays and start times will be 7.30 p.m. The venue for all meetings is Kinson Conservative Club. 12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:(i) Paul Turner informed the Committee that as Group Facebook Coordinator he occasionally edits posted material, including advertisements and material emanating from contributors who are not Group members. (ii) Jim McDonald reported that two Group members had recently bern involved in incidents whilst cycling. John Evans had damaged the head of the femur on which he had recently undergone hip joint replacement. Dave Wiseman had damaged his machine in avoiding a vehicle that encroached on his path. (iii) Jim McDonald proposed that the Group arrange a first aid course so that members would be better able to respond when injuries occurred on the road. He said he was aware that The Red Cross offered classes for groups of 15-20 persons. No fee was charged but a voluntary donation of £200 was regarded as appropriate. Mike Walsh commented that cycling-specific first aid courses could be arranged with a motorcycling friend of Gerry Gray of Dorset Cyclists Development Group. It was AGREED that Jim McDonald should explore the possibilities of arranging a course for Group members. (iv) Jim McDonald reported that Dorset Cycling Network website does not mention CTC Wessex Cycling. Mike Walsh responded that he would raise this with Michael Evans. (v) Jim McDonald reported that he felt the Group did not provide itself with enough publicity, e.g. in the local press. It was agreed that the group needed a Publicity Officer.
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(vi) Mike Walsh reported that a Group member had asked whether summer evening rides could be organised. The Committee AGREED to earmark £70 for the provision of a publicity leaflet and Mike Walsh agreed to liaise with potential Ride Leaders. (vii) Mike Walsh reported that Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers are providing an off- road ride on Saturdays during the winter for juniors. If our Group wanted to offer something similar thus attracting juniors into our folds we could use Steve Coombes who would be willing to provide a mountain bike course for £120. Mike will review how well the Jubilee's junior rides went and advise at the next Committee Meeting. (viii) Mike Walsh reported that the film “Battle Mountain” about Graeme O’Bree’s attempt to beat the World Human Powered Land Speed record was available to buy for £60 with rights to screen in public for a two-year period. He said it could be shown at a number of venues within the Group’s catchment area, including The Reef Centre at Colehill; Velo Domestique in Southbourne; Kinson Conservative Club; and The Lymington Centre at Lymington (the Gridiron Event HQ). It was AGREED to purchase the film. 13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:- It was noted that the next Committee Meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday 14 February 2018 at Kinson Conservative Club.
By Alan Baker CTC Wessex Cycling Kit
By Tony Clewes
The Club is still offering kit at heavily subsidised prices. Quality kit at bargain prices! Take a look at the website under For Sale and check out the order form to see what's available. Go to: www.bournemouthctc.org/clothing.htm to download the sizing chart and order form. Get your order in while the offer is still on !
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Wimborne Vintage Cycle Ride
By Mike Walsh
Calling Vintage & Bicycle Lovers! Saturday, 23rd June Due to our huge success last year with our inaugural cycle ride, the Wimborne Vintage Cycle Ride is back on Saturday, 23rd June 2018. In conjunction with VDub at the Pub Festival and its sister festival, Dorset Goes Vintage (22nd - 24th June 2018), come and enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride through the country roads outside Wimborne Minster wearing your best vintage. Don't forget there will be prizes for Best Costume for Ladies, Gentlemen & Little Darlings, Best Bicycle, Best Group and Best Hat! And, to help, rev up your outfit, we are pleased to present Pearl's Pinup Parlour who will be offering a great deal on hairdo's and make-up. For more information. info@jasonmfalconer.co.uk
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For Sale
By John Evans
1 Zero Four, all carbon. Campagnolo gears 10 speed + 2 Neutron wheels excellent condition. £700 o.n.o.
2 Colnago “Dream” Carbon folks 8 speed + triple Campagnolo Wheels All very good condition £700 o.n.o.
3 Van Tuel 22” Carbon forks, mudgards 9 speed + triple excellent condition. £300 o.n.o. Tel John 01202 681441 (evenings)
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Christmas Luncheon Thursday “Dawdlers”
By Bob Chittenden
Missing Persons:- - 28 cyclists were booked and had paid for this event which I thought may not attract much interest. I had a fancy for socialising at Christmas time, and Jim McDonald had asked me to arrange it. Slow take up at first, (mid October) but after Jim’s e-mail with the venue, menu and date, friends dipped their toes in the water, then dove in and it snowballed. So on 7th December (Thursday) I expected everyone to attend. Poor old Mike and Sybil Coombes cancelled because his mother’s funeral was on that day. I was able to return their cheque. Poor Lawrence had it fall on 14th December (a week late) “We’ve all dunnit”. I had visions of him searching Wareham’s streets for the venue. Nurse “Mac” Greenslade was called into Dorchester Hospital to dutifully cover for the afternoon’s procedures. Her phone calls failed to reach my ears. Happily 24 hungry cyclist sat down to dine. The Hall:- Jean, Wendy and Les Harris decorated our imitation Christmas tree whilst I was trying to arrange the seating and place settings in an “L” arranged tables. Known as “Not Just Sundaes” Community Café, an ancient listed Trinity building. The ambience seemed most agreeable. Two or three swapped places to join fiends, and others proceeded to make new friends. After the French greetings and embraces all settled. The Lunch:- I thought we were very lucky to have our choices of dishes from a menu devised and cooked by a lady and her volunteer team who ensured every dish was of fresh origin and prepared in Trinity’s own kitchen. I hear that everyone was delighted. We have learned that our chef was an “area finalist” at the national television “Master Chef” series
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. Finally:- I loved everyone’s joining in and the help for me. When you could see me wobbling on my new hip, thank you all. The collection for the “Not Just Sundaes” charities was very noble. A generous £44.30p was handed to them that afternoon. Brilliant! Shall we do the same next year? Bob Chittenden 10th December 2017. Revised 6th January 2018.
By Bob Chittenden Battle Mountain Film Graeme Obree’s Story
By Mike Walsh
CTC Wessex Cycling have purchased the film (on DVD) Battle Mountain - Graeme Obree’s Story together with a licence to show it in public. It will be shown during the Reef Rides Wessex Cycling are organising this summer. We are also making the film available for showing by any group or individual. Please contact our secretary Alan Baker (alan.baker.0@gmail.com ) to arrange the loan. It is being held by Daniel Armstrong at Velo Domestique 176-180 Seabourne Road (the top end of Southbourne Grove) and can be collected from them after agreeing dates with Alan.
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