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SPRING - SUMMER 2014 Updated 30th October 2014 |
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| SEP 2014 |
A rider punctured whilst travelling at around 80kph on the Valley Velo Sportive. Dozens of riders suffered punctures on the descent from the Bwlch into Nant-y-Moel during Sunday’s ride, and Richard Manning, aged 46 and from Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, described how he became aware that something was amiss. He told BBC News "The placement of these drawing pins on a really fast descent, just before a hairpin bend can only lead to the conclusion that the saboteur was hoping to cause serious injury — or even death" The perpetrators had even painted the pins black to make them harder to see on the road. He estimates that he saw around 75 riders affected by punctures coming off the descent, <<CLICK HERE>> for more # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| SEP 2014 |
The bridge over the railway at Powderham has been positioned, and the scheme is nearing completion. This will provide 14 miles of useable off-road cycle route between Powderham and Exeter and down to Exmouth and make the area much more attractive for recreational cycling. There are hopes that there will be some progress on the route between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot along the Teign Estuary in the near future. |
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| SEP 2014 |
There is good news for cyclist and pedestrians who travel between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey. For years the two communities have been separated by the A38, with only a very dangerous crossing through a gap in the crash barriers on the dual carriageway. Now the scheme to build anew bridge over the busy road is to go ahead. It will make access to the surrounding areas much safer, and more enjoyable. |
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| SEP 2014 |
Police are appealing for witnesses following a traffic collision in Totnes between a cyclist and a silver coloured car where the driver failed to stop. At around 2pm on Wednesday 24 September, a cyclist was travelling over Totnes Bridge towards Bridge Town when he was knocked off his bike by a silver coloured car. The car turned off into Seymour Road and failed to stop. The cyclist sustained a broken wrist during the collision. The police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or from anyone who has any information relating to the incident. <<CICK HERE>> for more. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| SEP 2014 |
Exeter MP is pictured here with Chris Boardman at the Cyclists Fringe in Edinburgh during the Party Conference. |
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| SEP 2014 |
Congratulations to the hundreds of riders who completed this years Moor 2 Sea Cyclosportive event . Many acheived a gold standard for the event, and also conquered the King Of the Mountains on the Haytor Hill climb which had to be completed in 26 minutes to gain an extra medal. |
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| SEP 2014 |
Devon
riders complete the 100 in 8 Tourist Trial. Several riders completed the 100 miles in 8 or 10 hours Tourist Trials on 12th September. The hilly route finished at the Railway In in newton Abbot. |
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| SEP 2014 |
Devon was once again the backdrop for a stage of the Tour Of Britain. Thousands of people gathered around the routes of this years stage which started in Exmouth, and traversed the moors before the final sprint into Exeter. . |
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| AUG 2014 |
CTC's senior campaigner Chris Peck leaves the CTC today ( 28th August) after 8 years working for the organisation He leaves to take up a part time for the UCI (the governing body for cycle sport) which is trying to do more to encourage utility cycling and use the major events it controls to influence cities. For the rest of my time he will be studying for an MSc in Transport and City Planning at UCL. |
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| AUG 2014 |
The Tour of Britain visits Devon on 11th September, and this year specators will be able to see Bradley Wiggins in the peloton. Instead of riding Vuelat a Spania , wiggins will be heading up the Sky team and defending the Tour of Britain title. This years Devon stage starts in Exmouth and finishes in Exeter. Devon has now established itself as on of the most popular destinations for the Tour. <<CLICK HERE>> for more details. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
A pothole in Exeter which was not repaired for months and caused severe injuries and major damage to four cyclists, has been deemed not deep enough for the council to liable, and to compensate thos injured. CTC member John Thacker from Exeter was knocked unconscious and suffered lacerations, and whilst in hospital met a girl who had been brought down by the same hole one hour earlier on 20th August 2013. Apparently the council can only be held liable if the hole is two inches deep or more, and in this case the hole fails the criteria by 1/8 of an inch! |
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| AUG 2014 |
Cooler air is a reminder that we are not far from the end of Summer, and in less that ten weeks time cyclists will once again be able to enjoy the steep and slippery slopes of Dartmoor, being gently battered by autumnal storms ( with luck!) The Dartmoor Devil remains one of the favourite moorland events, and is still regarded by many as the original classic ride across the moors, and definitely on the "to do" list. The 100Km Grimpeur Audax ride will take in most of the big climbs on Dartmoor, and you will be fortified with hot soup half way round. Enter early to avoid disappointment - two starts at 8am and 9am on Sunday 26th October, from Bovey Tracey. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Tour of Britain
2014. |
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| AUG 2014 |
New Forest -
anti cyclist? <<CLICK HERE>> for more. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Cycling journalist and author William Fotheringham, who has been covering the Tour de France for The Guardian since 1994, and will be covering the Tour of Britain, will give a talk and sign his books at Newton St Cyres Village Hall from 3.00 to 4.30 p.m. on Saturday 13 September. Fotheringham’s recent books include a biography of Tom Simpson, Merckx: Half Man, Half Bike and a collection of his journalism, Racing Hard - 20 Tumultuous Years In Cycling. Refreshments will be available. For tickets (£4.00) and information: shop@creditoncommunitybookshop.co.uk or ring 01363 774740. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Exeter
driver jailed for crash that left cyclist with horrific injuries.
A show-off driver has been jailed for causing a cyclist horrific injuries when he crashed into him as he drove at more than twice the speed limit. Jack Carbines, aged 19, was trying to impress two passengers in his Ford Fiesta when he drove at 64 mph down a busy 30 mph road in Exeter and hit cyclist Peter Knapman on a crossing. He was partially scalped by the impact with the road and he suffered deep cuts and an injury to his brain. <<CLICK HERE>> for more details. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Two CTC Devon competitions took place last weekend. In the morning riders took part in the "Pace Judging" competition which was a 20 mile circuit around Bovey Tracey to be completed in a time estimated by competitors with no timind devices or computers allowed. The event finished at The Star Inn in Liverton where, after lunch, the Freewheeling competition took place starting from the top of Bickington. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Bertha
bites Exmouth Exodus too. It was another wild night on the Exmouth Exodus# as the back end of hurricane Bertha swept in across the Blackdown hills to moisten the 200-odd hardy souls who took on the Exodus this year. There was some weather, that's for sure. But the years that get the weather also give the best stories 
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| AUG 2014 |
Thousands of cyclists including hundreds from Devon took part in the 2014 Ride London# at the weekend. The remnants of "hurricane Bertha" arrived in time to give riders a thorough soaking, and organisers took out a 14 mile loop which comprised of the Box Hill and leaf Hill clmbs, as there were concerns for the safety of riders on the descents, so the Ride London 100 became the Ride London 86!. Despite the weather over 20,700 riders finished the event on The Mall in London where crowds had gathered to support the finish of the Ride London, and subsequent Classic Road Race in the afternoon. Over 100 CTC members helped marshall the event,a nd also manned the Dr.Bike clinics on the Freecycle event on the Saturday. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Exmouth
Exodus. The Exmouth Exodus# is this weekend, and has a new start location in Bath. Red Lobster cafe will be in operation at Fivehead near the halfway mark. There are some question marks over the weather coming through the South west this weekend but hopefully riders will get a dry and moonlit run on Saturday night. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Good luck to all Devon riders and helpers on this weekends Ride London.# Thirty thousands riders are expected to start on Sunday with other cycling events all over the weekend. Lots of people are doing the ride for charity and some just for fun. The ride takes in a hundred closed-road miles through the capital and around Surrey with Box Hill as the main featured climb. The weather may prove interesting providing a few damp patches are expected this weekend as a result of tropical storm Bertha which is heading towards the UK. CTC members will be heavily involved and signing and marshalling this years route. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Congratulation to David Tomlin who has just completed his John O' Groats to Land's End ride. He took 12 days to ride the 100 miles, fully laden and self supporting. He had a lot of bad weather to contend with but arrived safely at Lands End. |
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| AUG 2014 |
Some sad news that Terry Venn who rides with the Torbay CTC has suffered a heart attack and is awaiting an operation in hospital in Bristol. Terry has suffered with health problems since he was 60 but has still managed to maintain his cycling actvities. We wish Terry a speedy recovery and hope to see him back out on his bike soon. |
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| AUG 2014 |
BIrthday Boys Ken Dean, Terry Venn & John Beesley generously provided delicious party food and also this amazing birthday cake for their CTC friends at Totnes Steam Railway Cafe on Tuesday August 5th. A great big thank you from all of us. |
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| JULY 2014 |
Wendy
Houvenaghel to retire from professional cycling
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| JULY 2014 |
Big
turnout for Devon Delight and Torplex 200Km. It
was a good turnout for the 21st Devon Delight and Torplex 200 Randonees
last weekend. |
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| JULY 2014 |
Devon riders knock out the miles on the Mersey Roads 24hr TT. Congratulations
are due to to some local riders who spent a warm 24 hours riding the
Mersey Roads 24 hour Time Trial. |
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| JULY 2014 |
SKY
team sack JTL. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JULY 2014 |
The popular "Gridiron" event organised by CTC in Wessex, now has a date clash with the New Forest Sportive in October. There has been much anti-cycling feeling by people living in the area, and the clash in the weekend dates of the two rides has apparently infuriated some of the local people. There have previoulsy been attempts to sabotage the Sportive event by putting tacks in the road. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JULY 2014 |
Last
call for Devon Delight and Torplex entries 140
riders are now signed up to this years Devon Delight event. |
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| JULY 2014 |
Woman
dies after collision with cyclist in Exeter. An elderly pedestrian who was involved in a collision with a cyclist on Sidwell Street on the afternoon of Friday 8th July has died, police have confirmed. The woman, who was believed to have been in her eighties and from Crediton, died following a collision which took place on the road at 4.15pm. The collision happened just outside Poundland in Sidwell Street, and the woman was taken to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital for treatment. <<CLICK HERE>> for more details. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JULY 2014 |
South
West cycling fans enjoy TdF in Yorkshire. Over
80 riders are already signed up to this years Devon Delight event. It's
21 years since the first events were run in 1994, after CTC Devon had
run the National 400Km event in 1993. |
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| JULY 2014 |
Devon
Delight and Torplex Entries rolling in. Over
80 riders are already signed up to this years Devon Delight event. It's
21 years since the first events were run in 1994, after CTC Devon had
run the National 400Km event in 1993. |
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| JULY 2014 |
CTC
Yorkshire Exodus. |
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| JULY 2014 |
CTC Devon's secretary Roy Russell was injured when he struck a pothole in the road near Kenton last Sunday. He was riding in a group when he was brought down by the hole, and despite shouting warning, other people struck the hole as well. His injuries were not serious |
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| JUNE 2014 |
This years Nello event proved a great success for the 1600 people who rode the 55 mile and 100 mile routes. Most 100 mile riders stayed dry,but there was some rain for the 55 milers. There were four control points on the ride spaced about 20 miles apart. For many riders it was their first 100 mile event, so for the riders who had climbed to the roof of Exmoor and back there was much celebration at the finish. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
1500 riders are signed up for theis weeekends Nello Century Challenge, the charity event organised by FORCE, the Cancer charity based in Exeter. The ride starts from Topsham Rugby Club on Sunday morning (29th June) and there are two distances 100km, and 100 miles, bothe heading North up towards Tiverton, with 100 mile riders taking riders over exmoorr to Simonsbath and then back downn through Cerditon. The event has been running for 15 years now and was started as a charity run in memory of the popular local rider Nello. Several Devon CTC riders will take part and support the event this year. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
It was a warm day out for riders in last Sunday's Dartmoor Classic Cyclosportive. There was plenty of water sited around the course to keep riders hydrtaed and the bulk of the riders got round without any problems. There was one accident where a rider hit a wall at Vennford Reservoir, but there were no other mishaps along the way. There has been much positive feedback again for this year event which is deemed the UK's favourite Sportive, but also some concerns as to the reported high number (500) of DNS on the medio event. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
This weekend sees the running of the 2014 Dartmoor Classic Cyclosportive with over 3000 people taking part. There were some concerns earlier this week when travellers moved on to the Abbrook site, where all the kit for the event is stored, but MDCC officials have managed to move it all off site. For the second year running the event starts at Kingsteignton racecourse, and it's hoped that the traffic problems experienced in 2013 will have been solved. The event is recognised as the top club-organised Sportive in the UK, many CTC Devon riders will be taking part. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
The fifth Rington Velo Vintage event took place on Sunday 15th June, with over 230 riders taking part in the event. Glorious sunshine accompanied the riders on their excursion from Exmouth through Topsham, and a day of fun and festivities. Riders came from as far away as Edinburgh to take part in the event.. # Devon CTC are not responsible for other external sites that we may link to. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
The second Dartmoor Ghost took place on an idyllic night. Skies were clear, the moon was full, and overnight temperatures were in the lower teens. Around 30 riders left Hind Street House at 10.30pm as the sword weilding ghost of Oliver Cromwell set them off. A full moon was low in the sky clearing refelecting on the distant sea as riders climbed past Birchanger. By Okehampton the moon was bright and well up in the sky lighting the silhouette of the castle. At Yelverton after riding through a dark and dripping railway tunnel, riders were fortified by some hot sweetcorn chowder, made by Kate Hattersley, with James O'Neil doing the control admin. At the finish there was a cooked breakfast available at the Preslands back in Bovey Tracey. All in all and epic night ride.n |
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| JUNE 2014 |
Frank
Reay shows the way. Congratulations to Frank Reay, a Torbay Wednesday night regular, he did the Swanage Triathlon. and he came 12th out of 70 starters and was 1st male vet 50. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
Hundreds of childrn from Newton Abbot schools were able to take part in a Time Trial experience on Friday 13th June, when Sibelco the company who own the clay works held an open day with Fete's and stands, cycle stunt displays, and allowed part of the unfinished road to be used for the event. MDCC Timekeeps were kept extremely busy, as the riders had to set off at 30 second intervals to accomodate the high numbers. When the road opens later this year the old road will be quarried for it's rich deposits of china clay. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
Tony Avery, a regular rider with CTC Torbay, was injured in a collision on the A380 recenltly. A car cut across him whilst he was in the cycle lane, resulting in a collision which sent him over the top of the car and on the road, leaving his bike wrecked. He was fortunate to have no breakages, and is now recovering. The police have decided to take no action in the case. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
Busy
month for cycling events. |
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| JUNE 2014 |
Torbay's
new Velopark is opened. |
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| MAY 2014 |
Ghostly
Preparations: The
145Km ride leaves Bovey Tracey at 22:30 on 14th June. Riders cross the
moors to Yelverton for a soup control, and then cross back over the
moors to Dunsford and down the Teign Valley to the finish for breakfast. Details at the AUK website: <<CLICK HERE>> |
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| MAY 2014 |
Torbay's
new Velopark opens this weekend. Mayor
Gordon Oliver will be leading a mass-participation ride, the first of
it's kind in the area. 12noon – 2pm: British Cycling Racing 2pm – 4pm: Community Ride CTC Devon will have a stand there and CTC Torbay are have a ride destination to the event. |
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| MAY 2014 |
The streets of Plymouth were closed to traffic on Sunday 25 May as thousands of people set off on Sky Ride Plymouth. The hoe was packed with stands and displays ranging from Cycel shops and mecahnic stands, to an air bag for practicing cycle stunts and Unicycling displays. CTC were there with the South West tent braced against some Southerly squalls. Next week Sky Ride returns to Clennon valley in paignton for the opening of the new Velopark cycling facilities. |
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| MAY 2014 |
This may Bank Holiday Weeekend see a group of cyclists from Cornwall ( including one time round the world record holder Vin cox) cycling via many St.Austell Brewery pubs around the South West. They will cover around 280 miles over the three days and visit up to 70 pubs along the way, but will probably wait until the finish before they settle down to some well earned pints! CTC is among the nominated charities for the ride, so look out for the riders with their bright purple st.austell Brewery tops on. |
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| MAY 2014 |
Sharon Bridgeman's funeral took place at Cadbury Church, in the village where she was raised on the family farm. The church was full and many stood outside listening to the service on speakers, sheltering from heavy showers. It was a moving occasion, and a time to mourn her passing, but also to celebrate what amazing things she had acheived during her short life. There was a large gathering afterwards in Thorverton Memorial Hall, where people were able to record their thoughts in writing, and many photo's of her life and trips around various parts of the world. |
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| MAY 2014 |
Fine spring weather for Coast to Coast events. Almost
perfect weather accompanied riders on the Coast to Coast, and Coast
and back audax rides from Uffculme at the weekend.
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| MAY 2014 |
Coast to Coast Audax events. This
weekend on 17th May, CTC Exeter are running the "Coast to Coast"
audax events. |
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| MAY 2014 |
Teignbridge Council are promoting a range of "Active Mums" activities including Breeze Mum & baby cycle rides. Bikes , cycle trailers and helmets are all provided for the rides. Details are at the Active Devon website - <<CLICK HERE>> |
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| MAY 2014 |
Lorry
Driver charged affter A30 End to End rider deaths. A lorry driver has been charged inconnection with death of two friends who were only 40 miles into their Lands End - John O'Groats attempt last year. He also faces charges in connection with another driving incident. More on the BBC news website <<CLICK HERE>> |
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| MAY 2014 |
Bikebility film with Andrei Burton launched. CycleDevon
have launched a short film about Bikeability featuring trial rider Andrei
Burton. |
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| MAY 2014 |
Overall, across England, the proportion of people cycling once a month or more has fallen from 15.3% to 14.7% in one year - a reduction in over a third of million people. Cycle use has fallen in many parts of Britain, with the falls greatest in the south and east of England. CTC believes this change is due mainly to a lack of commitment from both local authorities and national government to cycling. The data, published by the Department for Transport, comes from the Active People Survey, a large survey of people's physical activity habits compiled by Sport England. <<CLICK HERE>> for more from Chris Peck, CTC's senior campaigner. |
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MAY
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Huge
bomb found in Dublin proir to start of Giro D'Italia. A large 50lb bomb was found concealed in a milk churn in a hotel in Dublin, and it's believed it may have been destined to cause havoc for the Stage 3 of the Giro D'Italia which visits the city this weekend. The construction ahd all the hallmarks of the real IRA |
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| MAY 2014 |
Torbay's new Velopark is just about ready to go, and today ( 12th May) Michele Radant, Torbay Council's Cycling Officer, CTC member and Breeze champion, was the first person allowed on the fresh tarmac, The facility will officially open on 1st June with a cycling festival with mass participation rides. |
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| MAY 2014 |
The old roads 300Km Audax ride started from Honiton at the weekend, and riders had quite a batlle as westerly winds and heavy squalls battered the riders. The route takes riders across North Devon though Iddeslieigh and High Bickington, and then across into Somerset via Cheddar Gorge. |
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| MAY 2014 |
The 2014 Devon Dirt was a very successful event overall with 402 riders entering the event. 48 hours before the ride, organisers were contacted by the Woodland Trust, who had been contacted by Lustleigh Parish Council. There were some squally showers and it was a windy day, making it very hard going across the Moors to Grimspound. There were a few mechanical problems inluding a smashed wheel on Simms Hill and a couple more breakages near Manaton. CTC helpers were busy dishing out cakes and refreshments at Houndtor, but by Manaton many riders were finding it hard to navigate as many signs had been pulled down, even though a rider was sent ahead to check all the arrows were in place. Everyone made it safely to the finish to collect their T-shirts and CTC bottles. Reoprt and photos of the event will be on the website www.devondirt.co.uk 
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| APR 2014 |
It is with great shock and sadness that we report the death of 38 year old Sharon Bridgman during an epic world cycle tour. She was struck by a vehicle in Bolivia on Monday 28th April and died instantly. She was riding with husband Tim and two other riders, and beleived to be at the back of the group. The couple set off in 2012 on an epic life adventure of a Worl Cycle Tour travelling from Norway, South through Europe and Africa, and had crossed to South America where they were engaged in the next stage of the trip riding north towards Alasaka. They had met and made many friends along the way, and had encountered a few mishaps including having a bike stolen in Khartoum, and Sharon was knocked off in Africa. The couple come from Zeal Monachorum, where they held an event before the ride to publicise their trip which was also raising money for the Cornwall based charity Shelterbox. Sharon regularly rode CTC Devon events, including the Dartmoor Devil which she would do in fancy dress with friends with the Okehampton CC. They were due to come back to the UK for a break this summer. Thoughts and sympathy go to Tim, their families, and all their cycling friends in the area who will miss her. |
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| APR 2014 |
Sidmouth
to Feniton multi-use trail study. A feasibility study has been published looking at the possibility of developing a walking and cycling route from Sidmouth to Feniton. The concept of the 16km multi-use route has been around for many years but has now been explored in more detail by sustainable travel charity Sustrans. <<CLICK HERE>> for details. |
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| APR 2014 |
Ten riders completed the Chris Bennett 300Km at the weekend. The weather was wet and windy, and even some of the hardier riders reported it as one of the toughest rides they had completed. The ride started in Newton Abbot and went via North Devon to Polzeath in Cornwall, and then returned to Devon via Okehampton, and the Teign Valley |
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| APR 2014 |
This weekend Thirteen intrepid riders have set out on the Chris Bennett 300Km event. Conditions are blustery with heavy showers, and it's going to be quite a trek down to Polzeath for them. Chris passed away in 2012, and had devised the route before he died, and it is now an annual event held in his memory. |
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| APR 2014 |
This weekend Alistair Cope and Seb Cope of Velo Vintage fame from Exmouth, is off on an adventure again.along with John Woolner will be riding their three Penny Farthing bicycles from Bristol to Exmouth. The route is exactly 100 miles going via Taunton and Tiverton using several canal towpaths. You can follow the progress and also donate to the Devon Headway charity <<HERE>> |
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| APR 2014 |
Space for Cycling goes national This week CTC has launched the nationwide Space for Cycling campaign. The aim is to create the conditions so that anyone can cycle, anywhere. Please take a minute to send a letter to your councillors asking them to sign up to Space for Cycling and join the thousands of CTC members who've already taken part. By contacting your councillors, you can help keep up the pressure to make our roads safer for cycling. <<CLICK HERE >> for the link. |
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| APR 2014 |
Tavistock Wheelers Criterium
cancelled because of poor roads.
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| APR 2014 |
Rockets and rascals open
new store. |
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| APR 2014 |
There have been some considerable improvments in the cycleways near Town Quay in Newton Abbot. Previously several different tracks met at different angles, and there was a rough shortcut through a grassy bank, where cyclists often took the shorter route to avoid a sharp turn. Now the whole area has been excavated and relaid making a much wider and smoother area for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy. |
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| APR 2014 |
A third cyclist has joined a legal fight over a pothole blamed for a spate of accidents on a busy city road. Adam Sainsbury, 33, was riding down Pinhoe Road at 30mph when the wheel of his £1,500 road bike went into the hole – sending him crashing into a lamp post. The Thomson Reuters employee, who teaches youngsters to cycle in his spare time, was taken to hospital with a serious wrist injury. “I was knocked off balance and careered into the lamp post – smashing-up my wrist” he said. CTC member and Exeter Wheelers rider John Thacker was also badly injured when he hit the same pothole, and is using CTC to fight his case for compensation.. <<CLICK HERE>> for more |
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| APR 2014 |
CTC member Roger Wyman had a Vigorelli bicycle stolen from his garage in Kingskerswell. The blue Vigorelli bicycle was purchased from a local store, and there may have been a sighting of it in Paignton near Hyde Road. The bike is mettalic blue with black carbon front forks, Shimano brakes and gears, and a rack, and blue handlebar tape. Anyone spotting the bike is urged to contect the police on 101. |
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| APR 2014 |
New
Forest Sportive. Drawing pins were scattered across the road near Bransgore in the recent Wiggle New Forest Sportive, causing punctures for some 20 or so riders. The dangerous practice has been wideley condemned and is believed to have been carried by by one or a small number of individuals who object to the presence of the large number of cyclists on the event. Tensions between cyclists and some local residents are being tackled by 'top level talks' according to New Forest East MP Julian Lewis. He said: “I'm hoping that the cause of the provocation will sooner rather than later be sorted out but taking the law into one's own hands is not the way forward. Doing something illegal and dangerous is never the right thing to do.” |
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| APR 2014 |
The streets of Plymouth will be closed to traffic on Sunday 25 May as thousands of people are expected to take to their bikes as Sky Ride Plymouth is back for its third year running – or is that third year cycling. There will be extreme challenges, music and entertainment, competitions and above all, a traffic-free route to ride around Plymouth Hoe, Stonehouse and the Royal William Yard. It doesn't matter how old you are, or what sort of bike you ride or how fast you ride – at Sky Ride Plymouth there's something for everyone. Everyone who registers their free place online will receive a Sky Ride lanyard that unlocks a fantastic bundle of on-the-day benefits and goodies. The first 1,000 people to register on the Sky Ride website will also receive a limited edition Sky Ride gift on arrival at the event. Registration will be open over the coming weeks. |
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| APR 2014 |
Devon
Dirt - entries are rolling in. |
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| APR 2014 |
Kevin
Presland receives CTC Merit Award
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| APR 2014 |
The Tour of Britain will return to Devon on Thursday 11 September, the eighth consecutive year that the ToB has visited the county! At a national launch event in London this evening , The Tour organisers SweetSpot Group and hosts Devon County Council announced that the Devon Stage of The Tour 2014 will start in Exmouth and will take the long way round to finish in Exeter. The Devon Stage will be Stage 5 of The Tour 2014 and will cover around 106 miles (171 km) of the county. It will take in a number of communities en route, including Budleigh Salterton, Woodbury, Topsham, Exminster, Starcross, Chudleigh, Bovey Tracey, Haytor, Widecombe in the Moor, Princetown, Tavistock, Okehampton, Copplestone, and Crediton |
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| APR 2014 |
One of the highest accolades given by the CTC to it's volunteers is the Certificate of Merit, and HQ office have awarded one to Roy Russell for his services to the CTC in Exeter and Devon. Presently Roy is Secretary of the Exeter CTC Group, and the Devon CTC Group and sits on various cycling committees and forums. The award will be presented at a future occasion to be arranged |
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| APR 2014 |
The railway lines at Dawlish which were virtually destroyed by the January and February storms have been repaired and the lines are due to re-open tomorrow (Friday 4th April ) The line is the only rail link between Cornwall and London. Much of the rolling stock was stranded in Exeter, so even services between Newton Abbot and Plymouth anc Cornwall had been severely reduced, and replaced by bus services. Ideas for alternative or additional rail routes to avoid the vulnerable coast route are being considered. |
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| APR 2014 |
Another successful tourist trial was organised at the end of March, with 26 riders completeing the course within time limits, and a day which provided the finest weather of the year. The only dampener on the day was when the Two Mile Oak pub where the event finished refused to serve beer to any of the cyclists, giving the excuse of "Mothers Day" - a great disappointment as some of the riders were regular customers, and the Wednesday Evening run for CTC Torbay visited the pub the previous week. |
