CTC Winged wheel - founded 1878
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August
2001
Dave Fouracre

Dave Fouracre dies aged 81.

Dave Fouracre, a longstanding member of the Plymouth CTC has died aged 81.
As well as a regular club rider Dave would often turn out and support other club events such as the National Bike week stands in Plymouth.
July
2001
Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Geoff Sharpe wins Treasure Hunt.

The DA Treasure hunt on 29th July was won by Geoff Sharpe of Torbay Section.
There were 45 entries for the event which started from Kingskerswell and covered the area around Ipplepen and Broadhempston.

The event was named after Vernon Deith, a member and friend who died returning from a club ride last year.
A special trophy has been given to the club to be presented to the winner.
July
2001
London - Edinburgh - London
1: Ian Hennessy on 2001 LEL (RHS)
2: Dave Stevens on 2001 LEL (RHS)
Photos:Cliff Shakespeare/Francis Cooke

Success for Devon Riders on the 2001 London_Edinburgh

Several Devon riders were among the successful finishers of the 2001 London Edinburgh.
This year the 1400Km Randonee was supplemented by the option to ride the Northern Loop from Doncaster to Edinburgh and back as an 800Km.

1400Km Finishers:



 Rod Pash, and Chris Bennett from Torbay CTC
Ian Weatherill from Plymouth CTC
David Johnston from West Devon CTC
David Stevens from Exeter Wheelers
800Km Finishers:

 Ian Hennesey from Exeter Wheelers
Richard Harding from Exeter Wheelers

 

 

 

 

Audax UK Logo - click to visit AUK
www.audax.uk.net

The event is run every four years and this year attracted over 300 entrants.
For a full results listing and loads of pictures visit the Audax UK Website:

 
July
2001		 New CTC Section in Devon:
Brentor Church with CTC logo
Brentor Church. Landmark of West Devon.
On July 16th 2001 a meeting was held at Brentor, and as a result the West Devon Section CTC was created.
The new section effectively replaces the affilliated group from Tavistock Wheelers and covers the areas North of Plymouth through Tavistock, West Dartmoor and Okehampton.
The Contacts for the new section are:
Secretary: Mike Hunting: 01822-870453
Delegate: Linda Johnston: 01822-618446

Click <<HERE>> to visit the West Devon CTC Web Pages.
July
2001

Dartmoor - the cloud of Foot & mouth disease finally lifts. DNPA logo

Walkers on Dartmoor (near Venford)
Dartmoor National Park - finally re-opens.
Dartmoor National Park has finally had the restrictions lifted, two weeks later than the projected date of 1st July.
This weekend will see the first people accessing the Northern parts of the moors since the restrictions were put in place at the end of February.

Off road riding has been particularly badly affected by the parks closure, and although the roads have been open to all vehicular traffic, there has been a significant reduction in regular riding on Moorland roads. Hopefully this will soon return to normal with several sections having destinations on Dartmoor in the near future.
July
2001

Devon DA's History - updated and re-published.

Devon DA History - book and pages
A 48 page magazine with a complete History of Devon DA

70 Years of Devon DA's History is documented in the newly published magazine.
Members from all over the county have contributed to the publication which has been a mammoth effort from the Highwayman Production team.
The 48 page book has several pages of colour photographs, and brings the DA's History up to date in 2001.
Copies are available to order from: Jean Brierly, 6a, Sylvan Road, Pensylvania, EXETER. or contact Jean Brierly

The cost is £2.50 each plus postage.
July
2001

DA riders finish the Two Bens Two Thousand.

David Johnston & Mike Hunting, 2000Km Big Ben - Ben Nevis
Two bens and two cyclists, David Johnston & Mike Hunting.


David Johnston and Mike Hunting from West Devon have completed the Two Bens Two thousand, a 2000Km permanent event that almost covers the length of Britain and back. The pair actually rode a total of 2151Km in an elapsed time of 194hrs 31 mins, with the actual riding time 98 hours.
Their Brevet cards were signed in London by a Policeman outside the Houses of Parliament at 0130am, and the scenery from Scotch Corner to Fort William was reported as being spectacular.

Clocking up the miles!

July
2001 		Audax Rides see 100 riders on the road.
Delight riders stopped near dawlish
Riders at an Audax checkpoint near Dawlish..


100 riders took to the roads on Sunday 1st July for the annual summer Audax randonees organised by the Devon CTC.
24 riders completed the challenging Torplex 200Km ride over dartmoor, and 72 completed the more leisurely 100Km Devon Delight ride, which crossed haldon, and went via the coast to Budlake near Exeter.
For a report plus lot's of pictures >>CLICK HERE<<

 

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