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NEWS
AUTUMN/WINTER 2005/6
FastCounter
by bCentral
| FEB 2006 |
Meetings are being held to discuss the issues surrounding the Yealmpton Estuary Cycle Route. There will be a "village cycle ride" on March 19th - it starts at 9am at the Yealmpton Community Centre, to be followed by lunch at 1pm - more details will follow |
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| FEB 2006 |
At the recent wedding reception of Derek & Ursula Gibbings there was a collection for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust ( D.A.A.T) The total raised was £134.25 Derek & Ursula are now on an extended tour of New Zealand, and hope to use a Hotmail account to update friends on their progress. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| FEB 2006 |
YHA
to close four Devon sites. |
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| FEB 2006 |
Ken Robertson - press secretary for the MDCC and secretary of NACG was taken ill whilst out riding his bike on Sunday 5th February. He remains in Derriford hospital in Plymouth. Ken rode with the local CTC many years ago, but moved on to be a prolific long distance time triallist, and he was chairman aof the South West DC of the Road Time Trials Council for many years. He is very much the Mr. Cycling in the area, and I know those who know him will wish him a speedy recovery. |
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| FEB 2006 |
From leisurely routes through forest glades to trail-blazing, single-track runs down steep wooded valleys, it's time to get on your bike and enjoy the new cycling routes at Haldon Forest Park. A major grant from Sport England has enabled the Forestry Commission to turn the 3500-acres forest on a high ridge on the outskirts of Exeter into a pioneering outdoor activity centre for all ages to enjoy. The newly built trail infrastructure provides over 20 miles of safe, off-road access for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. The Family Cycling Trail is the least challenging route which follows a line around the contours on the top of the ridge, across into Tower Wood, along to the Bird of Prey viewpoint and on to Haldon Gateway to complete the circle. The Adventure Cycling Trail is a second loop that takes you on a more rugged surface from the Gateway down into the forest a little before heading along the side of the ridge to a crossing point, where riders can opt to circle back to the start or continue into a new clear fell area known as Spicers Wood and do a further loop of that area. Both of these trails can be joined together to make one large route. Haldon Forest Park officially opens on April 15, but most of the trails are already in use. The park is open during daylight hours and entry is free. For more information, visit www.haldonforestpark.org.uk # or call 01392 834251 # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| FEB 2006 |
A mountainbike training ride was interrupted recently when the riders had to negotiate tons of rubbish, including fridge freezers, TV sets, car tyres and cupboards, strewn along a popular bridleway near Haccombe. The rubbish extended about 150yards along the track, and the adjacent hedges were littered with car tyres and batteries. This is a severe case of what appears to be a fairly common problem across the county. |
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| JAN 2006 |
2006
Calendar published.
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| JAN 2006 |
Some happy news for Devon DA, Torbay members Derek Gibbings and Ursula Malagon were married on Friday 27th January 2006, at Oldway Mansion in Paignton. Seventy people were at the Mansion for the ceremony, and another hundred joined in with the evening reception " Rock 'n Roll party" at the Berry Head Hotel. The pair are well known for their cycling expeditions, including the John O'Groats to Lands End in 2004, and they will shortly be setting on a cycle tour of New Zealand. PICTURES HERE:  |
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| JAN 2006 |
The memorial service for Norman Wakefield from the North Devon CTC will take place a 2pm at the church at Landkey, near Barnstaple, on Wednesday 25th January 2006. All CTC members and friends who wish to remeber Norman will be welcome. ( Norman suffered a stroke whilst away in Liverpool at the New Year) |
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| JAN 2006 |
Torbays "Living Coasts" Cycle Scheme. Pedal
Power is being encouraged by the Torbay Living Coasts attraction. |
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| JAN 2006 |
Shock
and sadness at death of Welsh club riders. |
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| JAN 2006 |
N.Devon
Cyclists "near miss" with jump jet. Cyclist
Les Sprason was riding near Winkleigh in North Devon , when a 10 foot
fuel tank which had detached from a passing Harrier jump jet, somersaulted
over his head, and landed on a grass verge. |
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| JAN 2006 | All
change at the local Cycle Shops: There have been major changes at three of the local cycle shops in South Devon and Exeter recently. In Torquay, Colin Lewis finally retired from running the shop, to busy himself cycle coaching and running tours to Majorca. Simon Aske continues to run and manage the shop under the Colin Lewis name. Simon Northway who ran Fairlight Cycel Engineering from his garage at home, has taken over the old Mylor Cycles in Teignmouth, and Richards Bikes in Exeter has moved from Heavitree to a new home near Polsoe Bridge, and eldest son Christopher is now mechanic in the new shop. Good luck to all three establishments. |
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| JAN 2006 |
Norman Wakefield
has died after suffering a stroke. More very sad news
in the New Year, that Norman Wakefield of North Devon CTC suffered a stroke
whilst in Liverpool, and did not recover. There will be a memorial services held for Norman at Landkey - details to follow. |
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| DEC 2005 |
DARTMOOR BIKE BUS IS A SUCCESS. The Bike Bus services
set up by Dartmoor National park Authority have been proved to be a success
this year. It is hoped to run services again from April 2006, - cycling groups are now being consulted as to which routes and when to run them. |
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| DEC 2005 |
70
attend DA Dinner at Chudleigh. Members & friends of Devon DA enjoyed a good evening at the Old Coaching House Inn in Chudleigh on 3rd December. The evening comprised a carvery, a disco and the prize presentation. Noteable awards were to Linda Johsnton for her work as DA Secretary, and to Ben Brodie who received his "Cape Wrath Challenge" certificate. Richrad Younger-Ross MP addressed the guests, and stressed how important it was for the club to be a pressure group for the Bovey - Moreton cycle route recently rejected by the planning authorities. He also wished the club well at it's 75th anniversary, which will take place at Starcross in April 2006, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of Brunels Atmospheric Railway located in the village. |
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| DEC 2005 |
Officers
reject Moreton-Bovey cycle route application. There is great dissapointment by local cycling groups, with the news that planning proposal for the Bovey - Moreton cycle route has been rejected: At its meeting on 2 December 2005, the Development Control Committee of Dartmoor National Park Authority considered an application by Devon County Council for the establishment of a cycle and footway, sometimes referred to as a community path, from Lustleigh to Moretonhampstead, roughly following the line of the former railway through the Wray Valley. This was a highly controversial proposal which had, to some extent, polarised opinions, with strong support from the Moretonhampstead direction and opposition from the Lustleigh direction. After an hour-long debate, during which there were many expressions of support for the proposal, it was concluded that there were too many matters of detail still unresolved and, on a vote of 14 to 6, it was decided to refuse permission. Although three reasons for refusal were agreed by the Committee, none relates to the principle of a cycle and footway through the Wray Valley and it was made very clear that the County Council should be encouraged to carry out further work on the details of the proposal, including the alignment of some parts of the route, so that an amended proposal can be submitted in due course. |
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| NOV 2005 |
Newton Abbots new cycling club. Newton Abbot
has a new cycling club, just for youngsters. |
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| NOV 2005 |
Richard Younger-Ross is guest at the D.A. Dinner The Devon DA Annual
Dinner takes place at Chudleigh on 3rd December 2005. |
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| NOV 2005 |
Gordon
Thorp passes away.
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| NOV 2005 |
New Officials voted in at the DA AGM. This
years AGM in Okehampton saw the retirement of Linda Johnston as the DA
Secretary. The
Highwayman also has a new editor - Jenny Ingram
- who joins the Highwayman Committee of Jean Brierly and Pete Luxton. |
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| NOV 2005 |
2005
Devon DA Tourist Championship - RESULTS
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| OCT 2005 |
Biggest ever DARTMOOR DEVIL bike ride. The 2005 Dartmoor
Devil ride exceeded most expectations. With over 260 entries, many had
to be sent back. On the day 165 set out in pouring rain. By mid morning
the sun was out, but the wind got going and made it a hrd push over the
moor to Princetown. |
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| OCT 2005 |
TEIGNBRIDGE Walking & Cycling Festival. A whole series of
walks and cycle rides to suit all ages and abilities. |
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| OCT 2005 |
West
Devon ( Tavistock) section wound up. Devon DA's newest section "West Devon" has been formally wound up. Formed in July 2001, the section was headed by Linda Johnston & Mike Hunting who worked hard keeping the small section going. The small group of members have been prolific at Audax events, which has been the staple diet of the section. Linda took on the role as DA secretary which she has carried out extremely well during her three years in office. The riders from West Devon remain as CTC members, by the Tavistock Audax events will no longer be organised under the CTC banner. |
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| OCT 2005 |
We have just received the terrible news the Brenda Kerry of Exeter Section was killed when she was involved in a collision with a tractor and trailer on the A377 Crediton Road on Thursday 20th October. Apparently the tractor was overtaking her on double lines and pulled in when it met oncomimg traffic. She died yesterday in hospital. Brenda was a keen member of the Exeter A Section CTC, for about the last 5 years, and was close to her home at Newton St Cyres when this happened.and is a sad loss to our DA. The club wishes to extend it sympathy to all of her family and friends. This is now the third fatality to an Exeter rider in 9 years, the last being Norman Wells who was struck by a lorry last year. |
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| OCT 2005 |
Meet at Yealmpton Community Centre on Sunday 16th October at 9am to collect a route sheet and map. Lunch will be provided at a nominal price-to cover the hire of the Community Centre and the costs. Lunch will be from 12.30 and we have the Community Centre until 3pm As before there will be two substantially new routes, one of around 21 miles and and one of 11 miles. The long route will be easier than the ones on the last two outings. Contact Ken Middlemiss: 01548-881352 |
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| OCT 2005 |
South Hams CTC section organised the DA Freewheel and Uphill event on 2nd October. 18 riders entered the event with over 25 riding out to the start. It was a fast descent down the hill towards Gara Bridge, with ridres having to brake hard at the finish before the bend at the bottom of the hill. Unfortunately Roger Floyd from Plymouth ended up in the ditch on the bend, however his subsequent performance on the climb back up the hill was sufficient for him to win the event. Afterwards many of the riders had lunch at a pub in nearby Halwell.
<<<Pictures
and results here. |
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| OCT 2005 |
The final family ride for 2005 took place on Sat 1st October. Three families enjoyed fine Autumn sunshine interuppted by a few sharp showers. Apart for a minor mishap caused by an uncontrolled dog ( one of many!) the ride went well and the riders stopped at Saltram House for coffee near the end of the run. |
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| SEPT 2005 |
DARTMOOR DEVIL - WELL OVER 200 ENTRIES! Dartmoor
Devil entries have gone mad this year. With an extra 50 places allocated
the entries have gone way past 200, and now stand at 242. If you haven't
entered now |
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| SEPT 2005 |
Fourteen from Torbay enjoyed a great weekend in France at the end of September. The ferry crossing was Poole to Cherbourg, with the riders alighting at 06.30 on Saturday morning. This gave a full day to enable the riders to complete an 80 miles circuit around Cotentin, taking in St.Mere Eglise with a visit to the war museum, and on to the coast to visit the normany beach at Utah. On Saturday night they stayed at the Youth Hostel in Cherbourg, and on Sunday after watching the start of a massive Citroen 2CV rally leaving the hostel, they rode another 70 miles before boarding the Barfleur back to Poole.
<<CLICK FOR PICTURES. |
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| SEPT 2005 |
Keith
Matthews suffers heart attack. Many Devon folk will know Keith Matthews of Wessex DA. Keith organises the Gridiron 100Km, and is past organiser of the Dorset Coast, and the past DA secretary of Wessex. Keith suffered a heart attack whlist out on his bike on Sunday 11th September, and the last news we had was that he remains unconscious. Keith and his wife Janet have been stalwart organisers and supporters of the CTC for decades, and our thoughts are with Janet, and hoping the Keith recovers. (Update: 20th September - we understand that Keith is recovering well and that the Gridiron ride is still up and running) <<GRIDIRON DETAILS>> |
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| SEPT 2005 |
1000
miles in 8 hours: |
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| SEPT 2005 |
Soon it will be legal to use flashing LED lamps on a bicycle. Although many already do, and indeed there is a view that these lights offer a higher visibility, but the law at the moment does not allow their use. Following sustained campaigning by CTC, the UK's national cyclists' organisation, and just in time for when the clocks go back this year, it should at last become legal to use flashing lights on your bike The Minister of State, Dr Stephen Ladyman, this week signed the order; and provided there are no parliamentary objections before then, it should become law in October. |
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| SEPT 2005 |
DARTMOOR DEVIL Entries are pouring in!! If
anyone ever doubted that the Devil is becoming a cult event, then this
year should blow away any cobwebs! |
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| SEPT 2005 |
Heavy rain on the Saturday cleared in time for the South Hams Auax 100Km ride and the Grunters 150 from South Brent organised by Mike Allen and the South Hams CTC. It was a low turnout, particularly for the 100Km event with only 11 riding, and e few more taking on the challenging "Grunters" ride which took them to the Warren House Inn on Dartmoor and down to Prawle Point on the South Coast The lanes were still quite slippery and wet in places after the rain, and the drizzle did hang on during the morning to finally give way to some sunny spells in the afternoon.
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| SEPT 2005 |
Curry night raises over £500 for charity. A curry evening was organised by Hilary Durbin at the Torbay Squash Club on 3rd September as a fund raiser for the two charities - "CLIC" Sargeant and "Make A Wish" and as a "welcome" back to Ben and Graham Brodie after their rcenet "End to End" ride. The
evening raised almost £500 bringing the total raised to well over
£1500
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