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Road Roundup

The last few months have been full of opportunity for the Addiscombe road riders. Unfortunately it would take up too much space if we had a separate feature for each week's activities so we'll try and include a summary of a few of them below and save the details for the member's club  magazine which is one of the benefits of joining.

France

One of the best rides of the year happened when 23 riders met in Calais on a Saturday morning rather than Croydon! A real mixed group enjoyed the quiet country lanes in the Pas de Calais area stopping off to see some local sites as well as get watered in some of the local bars along the 60 mile route. Infact it was so good that another trip, possibly to Belgium will be happening very soon and this will hopefully become a regular feature.

Stopping outside Calais for a team photo

On the rue again

Mallorca

Some of our riders have discovered the joys of budget airlines and this means that year round cycling weather is just a short flight out of London. Mallorca (Majorca) seems to be a favourite at the moment with lots of club members finding cheap places to stay in the West of the island and testing themselves on the mountain passes that dominate the area. Whislt not spending all day lazing on the beach of course!

Getting a breather on the South coast of the island

Brighton

Over 20 riders recently went on a club run From Croydon down to Brighton and back again. Setting out in two groups equipped with maps and directions to train stations incase of tiredness they all made it safely down to the seafront where they enjoyed a healthy dinner before the more adventourous (lunatic!) ones set off on the long ride back to Croydon. Even with this many going to Brighton the regular Saturday ride still had 25 people out on it enjoying the Surrey lanes including a whole complement of mountainbikers testing out their new slicks.

Fun 10 Mile Time Trial

We broke some records this year with out annual Presidents 10 mile fun time trial. Traditionally this end of season celebration has a high turnout but this year we really pushed the boat out with the largest amount ever turning up including several mtbers, a pair of tandems, a 1950s country gent complete with roadster and a cycling ninja on a bike with a music soundsystem. Some people also used the occasion to take part in their first ever race and were surprised at how enjoyable it is to get the adrenaline going and feel the wind rushing past your face when you really get going.

A ninja and a country gent rode around on a shopping bike 2 up!

This was Darren's first ever time trial and consequently he won the best improver prize from President Joyce.

Father and son Paul and Mark got their old tandem out again

Sue did well in her first ever year of time trialing

Linda and Maria both had a good year