Programme and catalogue of exhibitors Sunday 2 July 2017 · 10am–4pm
www.farnhamfestivalofcycling.org
Welcome Welcome to the second Farnham Festival of Cycling! In a move to make this year even better and to spread the celebration of the bicycle across town, we’ve collaborated with Farnham Charity Bike Ride to bring our dates together, and as well as running the Hill Climb again we’re staging Farnham’s first-ever Town Centre Races. Our ambition was to appeal to every kind of cyclist – leisure riders, commuters, children, weekend warriors, hardcore racers and everything in between – and we hope you’ll feel we’ve achieved that. Take a bit of time to wander round the Maltings, which has transformed itself into a Velo Village for the day. It’s a chance to look, touch, wander and ask questions; and an opportunity to meet the people behind the brands – people who are passionate about what they design, create, manufacture or sell, and who love riding their bikes as much as we do. This old building is a rabbit warren of nooks and crannies – so go upstairs, go downstairs, peer round corners and make sure you’ve explored everything it has to offer. We hope you’ll be as surprised and delighted as we have been by the number of vibrant and thriving companies, clubs, organisations and fitness professionals in our corner of south west Surrey – and beyond – who have come together to be part of this festival. Enjoy the ride!
Farnham Festival of Cycling organisers PS. Don’t forget: Hoops Velo Hill Climb on Firgrove Hill – 4pm Pedal Heaven Farnham Town Centre Races – 5.30pm If you want to cheer on the riders, you can buy a cow bell from the Foyer and line the route in true Tour de France style. Allez, allez, allez!
Programme
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10am–4pm Exhibitors
Great Hall
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Foyer & Undercroft
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Courtyard
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Car park & Riverside
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Cellar Bar
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Barley Room
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10am–1pm
Cycle jumble
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10am–4pm
Children’s activities in the Barley Room
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10.15am–2.30pm Films in the Tindle Studio
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12pm–2.15pm
Fitness sessions in the Tannery
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1pm–3pm
Talks in the Long Kiln Gallery
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4pm–5pm
Hoops Velo Hill Climb
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5.15pm
Start outside William Cobbett pub Prize presentation in the Cellar Bar
5.30pm
Pedal Heaven Town Centre Races
5.30pm 6.30pm
Start/finish South Street outside Sainsbury’s Women’s race Men’s race
Map of the building
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Great Hall exhibitors
BagSOLO BagSOLO.com is a door to door service that ships customers’ bikes anywhere in the world 020 3870 6706 sales@bagsolo.com www.bagsolo.com
East St Cycles One of Surrey’s favourite bike shops 01252 723 888 ifo@eaststcycles.com www.eaststcycles.com
Glower Handprinted clothing with designs inspired by cycling and other outdoor adventures 07535 659 739 an@glower.co.uk www.glower.co.uk 04
Felt Bicyles Designing, developing and delivering the world’s best bikes info@felt.de www.feltbicyles.com
Hoops Velo No ordinary bike shop #fortheroad 01252 448 836 sales@hoopsvelo.com www.hoopsvelo.com
Bianchi UK Bianchi makes iconic bicycles for discerning riders. Ciao! 01234 245 929 bianchi.uk@cycleurope.com www.bianchi.com
FitBites Producer of delicious natural, raw, energy balls 01798 860 900 hello@fitbites.co.uk www.fitbites.co.uk
Lark (Group) Limited Lark – providing peace of mind with bespoke insurance solutions since 1948 01252 359 050 mailbox@larkinsurance.co.uk ww.larkinsurance.co.uk
Cycleworks Cervélo, Whyte, Orange, Specialized, Cube, Brompton, Sift Carbon, Frog 01483 302 210 guidlford@cycleworks.co.uk www.cycleworks.co.uk
FOUR4TH LED Lights LED Lights for cyclists designed and manufactured in the UK 07809 760 560 sales@four4th.co.uk www.fourth4th.co.uk
Loopie Loopie creates unique artwork from your GPS data 07968 330 535 paul@loopieroute.com www.loopieroute.com
Pedal Heaven Hampshire’s most innovative modern bicycle experience destination 01252 628 575 shop@pedalheaven.co.uk www.pedalheaven.co.uk
Prosport Distribution Ltd
South Coast Sprints
Manufacturers of PS+ custom Bicycle roller racing on the cycle/running/tri wear south coast 01483 825 330 sales@prosportdistribution. com www.prosportdistribution.com
07784 502 024 Info@southcoastsprints.co.uk www.southcoastsprints.co.uk
VeloSocial A social shopping website with inspiring content for cyclists 07714 734 537 Justin@velosocial www.velosocial.cc
Ever tried roller racing? Come and have a go – it’s free! vintvélo Cycle-inspired t-shirts and handmade musette bags 07808 892 427 vintvelo@gmail.com www.vintvelo.com
Sponsored by
Foyer & Undercroft exhibitors Cupsmith Farnham-based artisan coffee roaster selling coffee for drinking at home 01252 712 630 emma@cupsmith.com www.cupsmith.com
InStitchYou I invite the public to sit on my bike and to pedal – the power produced enables me to stitch their portrait 07511 510 698 riddell.arts@live.co.uk www.harrietriddell.com
Mark Jones Velo Art Original paintings and prints inspired by bicycles and cycling 02380 696 778 markjones@orangehome.co.uk www.mark-howard-jones. pixels.com 05
Courtyard exhibitors
Big Bobble Hats Big bobble hats, bucket hats and socks 01355 231 724 www.bigbobblehats.co.uk
East Street Cycles One of Surrey’s favourite bike shops 01252 723 888 info@eaststcycles.com www.www.eaststcycles.com
NEOS Cycling Supplying innovative premium quality cycle accessories at great prices 01279 315 780 info@neoscycling.co.uk www.neoscycling.co.uk
Curious to know how a wheel is built? Watch a demo by Wheelie Serious in the Courtyard Stolen Goat Quality cycling kit to inspire your next adventure 01276 858 394 help@stolengoat.com www.stolengoat.com
Wheelie Serious Professional bike mechanic and wheelbuilder matthew@wheelieserious. co.uk 07980 658 749 www.wheelieserious.co.uk
Car park & Riverside exhibitors and demos British Cycling Learn some new skills with Tim, British Cycling Go-Ride Sports Development Coach www.britishcycling.org.uk
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WyndyMilla Kids Go-Ride Club Making cycling accessible to children aged 4–16yrs 07740 588 692 susannah.hand@googlemail. com Facebook: Wyndymilla go ride kids coaching
Frog Bikes Frog Bikes – the lightweight kids’ bike c/o Pedal Heaven 01252 628 575 shop@pedalheaven.co.uk www.pedalheaven.co.uk
Cellar Bar exhibitors
Cycle Events Organisation Events and races for CX, road & MTB 01189 886 041 info@cyclevents.org www.cyclevents.org
Paguro Contemporary, handmade and upcycled fashion and home accessories info@paguroupcycle.com www.paguroupcycle.com
Dan Huxley Barber: beards, moustaches, haircuts, styling, vinyl, records, homemade pomades 07775 660 991 huxley76@hotmail.co.uk
Farnham Triathlon Club Triathlon: swim, bike, run. Training, taking part, having fun farnhamt@farnhamtri.com www.farnhamtri.com
Spokes & Spanners
Pankhurst Cycles Ltd We love cycling: bikes for all, young or old 01189 842 823 toby@pankhurstcycles.co.uk www.pankhurstcycles.co.uk
Family-run shop specialising in mountain bikes 01252 540 555 info@spokesandspanners.co.uk www.spokesandspanners.co.uk
Cycle jumble 10am–1pm Go on‌ have a rummage!
Target Velo Cycling gifts, jewellery, pictures and miniature bikes 07973 249 715 targetvelo@aol.com www.targetvelo.com 07
Barley Room free
Specsavers Smoothie Bike 11am–1pm
Off the Beaten Track: Family-Friendly Cycling 10am onwards
Tyre Stamping & Cycling Craft 10am–12pm & 1pm–2pm
Helmet Hanging Baskets 2.30pm
Create a fresh, healthy smoothie using only pedal power, under the watchful eye of Guildford Borough Council’s PlayRangers.
A guide to family-friendly cycle routes in Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. Maps, photos and route guides available. Compiled by Richard Cheetham, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching, University of Winchester.
Ever tried printing from tyres or stencilling with chainrings? Now’s your chance. And don’t forget to add a bike to our tabletop velodrome!
Upcycle an old helmet! In this fun workshop you’ll create a hanging basket with a difference. When it’s finished you can take it home with you. Blooming lovely!
Thank you to Specsavers for generously sponsoring this activity.
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All materials are provided, and we are especially grateful to Frensham Garden Centre for generously donating the plants for this workshop.
Car Park activities free
Tyre Hoopla & Tyre Hoola Hooping from 10am
Balance Bike Derby from 10am
Go-Ride Sessions with British Cycling from 11am
See a Penny Farthing in Action from 2pm
Come and have a go – even if it’s just to see why these actvities never became Olympic sports!
Use your own balance bike, or borrow one – and have fun scooting up and down in our special area for little riders.
The WyndyMilla Kids Go-Ride Club meets every Sunday morning to have fun and practice bike-handling skills.
What’s the weather like up there? Come and chat to local penny farthing owner Tom Leefe about riding and racing a ‘penny’.
Watch their demonstrations in the car park at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Feel inspired? Join in a session run by British Cycling Go-Ride coach Tim Sales – either on your own bike or a bike borrowed from Tim.
Don’t miss Frog Bikes by the footbridge near the Riverside Café – take one for a spin! 09
Tannery fitness sessions free taster sessions max 10 per class (first come, first served)
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Yoga with Jane Adams 12pm
Pilates with Jo Evans 1pm
Power Core with Jo Evans 2.15pm
A 45 minute taster session demonstrating some of the benefits of Yoga for cyclists: ¡ it increases flexibility in the lower back, hip flexors and hamstrings ¡ it builds core strength and stability, and strengthens the respiratory system, improves posture ¡ it lowers blood pressure, helps with insomnia and aids concentration. Jane Adams 07733 420 214
A one hour session demonstrating how the controlled, flowing movements of Pilates strengthen the core, help realign postural imbalances, improve flexibility and develop functional balance. Pilates brings mind and body together by concentrating on lateral thoracic breathing, core engagement and precision of movement. Jo Evans www.joevansPT.co.uk
A 45 minute non-cardio, mat-based resistance workout. It has a strong focus on core strength but will in fact challenge every muscle in your body and will finish with some deep stretching. Underlying Pilates principals are used to maintain correct alignment, core engagement and spinal safety but with a more dynamic and less technical approach than a standard Pilates class. Jo Evans www.joevansPT.co.uk
Long Kiln Gallery talks free, informal talks with opportunities for Q&A
Team GB Cycling in the 1948 Olympics 1pm
Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists 2.15pm
Investing in a Rider Development Programme 3pm
Impoverished after WW2, Britain ran a superb ‘Austerity Games’ in which all of our cyclists won a medal. Wally Happy (pictured in 1950, above right) gives an enlightening talk about events at Herne Hill Velodrome – the only remaining 1948 Olympic venue that is still in use.
Nick Moore is a cyclist, writer, and cycling journalist. He was a high-mileage ‘MAMIL’ (middle-aged man in lycra) for over 10 years and had an epiphany when diagnosed with osteoarthritis aged 40. He now enjoys cycling for the journey rather than the destination. Nick will sign books in the shop after his talk.
Level 3 British Cycling and VCM Club coach Michael Guilford gives a 15 min talk about the VC Meudon rider development programme which began in 2014 and supports riders aged 15–23 with the purpose of training, educating and aiding their development. www.rideabout.co
Philip Taylor’s curious bikes in the entrance
Tour de France live in the Barley Room 1pm
Farnham Bike Trail around the town all day
Check out Pip’s ‘Simon’ derny which he uses regularly to pace professionals and amateurs at track and velodromes, and his Stayer bike which was ridden by Belgian pro Willy de Bosscher in the Belgian National Championships and the Worlds.
Stage 2 – Düsseldorf/Liège in the words of Christian Prudhomme: ‘Most of the stage will take place in Germany. During the last visits to Liège during the 21st century, the riders battled it out on time-trials while those who normally shine on Liège-Bastogne-Liège are among the best punchers of the moment. This time, a sprint victory is to be expected on the boulevard de la Sauvenière.’
Pick up a Bike Trail leaflet from the Box Office and set off round town to find the decorated bikes! There are 9 of them placed around the town centre. Can you find them all? · 5th Farnham (Bourne) Beavers Bike · Lark Insurance Bike · Farnham in Bloom Bike · United Reformed Church Bike · Specsavers Bike · Sainsbury’s Bike · Hindhead Guides Bike · Town Council Bike · Farnham Maltings Bike
Don’t miss
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Tindle Studio cinema – free entry
Fastest Woman in Africa Tribute to Charlie Craig 10.45am & 1pm 10.15am & 12.30pm (5 mins) (15 mins) A documentary about Jeanne d’Arc Girubuntu, the only woman on Rwanda’s national cycling team. Followed by King of the Mountains (9 mins) about the rise of Samuel Mugisha and how the Rwandan national cycling team is uniting Hutus and Tutsis.
A moving video tribute to Charlie Craig, the talented 15-year-old XC and cyclocross racer who died suddenly in January. Thanks to the Craig family, Sam Flanagan and Scott Sports for permission to screen this film. #rideforcharlie
Come On Eileen 11.15am & 1.30pm (19 mins)
Vive le Tour 12pm & 2.30pm (18 mins)
‘Come on Eileen’ is a short film telling the remarkable story of Coventry cyclist Eileen Sheridan who became a record breaking professional cyclist in the 1950s. Eileen gives a first hand account of her astonishing career, from early touring club days to her famous rides as a professional which set a standard for generations of female cyclists to come. The film is directed by keen cyclist Anthony Collins, who was drawn to Eileen’s story after reading her 1956 autobiography ‘Wonder Wheels’.
This film short, directed by Louis Malle in 1962, places the spectator at the heart of the peloton. The colours of the jerseys, the excited buzz of the crowds, the pain and the exploits explode from the screen.
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Frensham
garden centre
Happy to work with the festival of cycling by donating plants towards the event
New Camping & Leisure Department
Restaurant & Garden Furniture
New Refurbished Plant Area
Don't forget to visit our Farm Shop
The Reeds Rd, Frensham, Surrey GU10 3BP Tel: 01252 792545 www.frensham.co.uk 14
Maps Ground floor
Great Hall
Courtyard
maltings store Undercroft Riverside CafĂŠ Bar
Foyer
Servery
Cellar Bar Box Office
Cellar Bar Lift
Entrance
First floor
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