tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24945131080103676492024-02-07T22:23:14.476+00:00Seaton Sluice BackpedalersMike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-1366380311849222102019-03-24T10:43:00.001+00:002019-03-24T20:26:57.240+00:00The Boys Are Back In Town<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In 2015, 2016 and 2017 Seaton Sluice Backpedalers completed sponsored rides to raise funds for <a href="http://daftasabrush.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We cycled about 500 miles and raised about £24 000. The end result was this:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A brand new ambulance called Sparkle was added to the Daft As A Brush fleet and it proudly bears our logo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last year (2018) we took a year off, not from cycling or supporting Daft As A Brush, but from doing a sponsored ride. This year <b>The Boys Are Back In Town</b>. We're getting back on our bikes to raise funds for Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care. We've been looking for a new challenge and we've found one that fits the bill. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're going to do the <b>Ride to the Sun</b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's a 100 mile bike ride which starts in Carlisle and ends in Cramond, just outside Edinburgh. You can read all about it on the <a href="https://www.ridetothesun.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ride to the Sun</a> website. We'll be leaving Carlisle on the evening of Saturday 22nd June and riding through the night to arrive at Cramond in time for sunrise on Sunday 23rd June. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As we've said before, cycling 100 miles is the easy bit. The hard bit is getting sponsors and collecting money! Details about how you can support us will appear here soon. Meanwhile you can keep abreast of our progress by looking at our Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeatonSluiceBackpedalers/?eid=ARAPrhlOjllUF75V9fTASc5sBwf0rz3-5McSQuieaVfW5_POjZTVmqkM_9c33GefHzedRQP_F7TmMldk" target="_blank">Seaton Sluice Backpedalers</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-30505670966335373422016-05-24T13:05:00.000+01:002016-05-24T13:05:07.308+01:00Some Final Thoughts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2ynZ6Q4-w1E1VoJ3TrLVgmYPsfkPEhVF9kgEka0QuoUWWUz-SrSCH1qE2Vxf7ggffTnqwDlEWzBn3UQ4cFCBSB943TDDKfbBafa-sLMhylEdA7A788N3jG6jBkTbQIBReVubuXVnKYLW/s1600-h/mySuperLamePic_64877f817adb5f32f6c25757afa9bc2b%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="mySuperLamePic_64877f817adb5f32f6c25757afa9bc2b" border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8FAOKg3wlmCRn4wy_XSYwbo5dz-ZlZFAtMvMykJ85ziKOVUpkRsVcxKkS4WxKuJPHATyqnoHKnH3zC7xNY4-sU_f66FndLfMIQ8e8MPNUd_kTkjghFROemUXxYTljk1A4GMK2qTWLZYJ8/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mySuperLamePic_64877f817adb5f32f6c25757afa9bc2b" width="244" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Seaton Sluice Backpedalers big event, the <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/kielder-kaper.html" target="_blank">Kielder Kaper</a>, is almost upon us. By now, hopefully, all riders have reached a peak of physical perfection in preparation for what will be a demanding three days of cycling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 1 – Delaval Arms to Bellingham</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We’ll be covering over 150 miles over 3 days so it is important that riders follow the correct route and don’t add any extra distance to the total. On Day 1 we we will be following Route 10 (Reivers) from the Delaval Arms to Bellingham.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">At Backworth we will stay on the road until we pass the Killingworth turn and then take a sharp left onto the cycle track.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Sustrans have been busy putting up new signs so theoretically there shouldn’t be any problems.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">In practice, it may not be that simple. Some of the signs are quite small and could be missed if riders are distracted and not concentrating. Remember – if you miss a turn you may end up doing extra miles and those extra miles are certain to involve going uphill. </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: medium;">Every time you reach a junction look out for the Route 10 sign to avoid making a mistake. When you reach Bellingham, stop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 2 Bellingham to Kielder and back</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 2 has the greatest potential for navigation errors. Maps will be provided but it is necessary for riders to carry the map with them and refer to it when necessary. We will be cycling around Kielder Water in an clockwise direction. That means that the very large body of water should always be visible on our right-hand side. The first part of the route around the lake is part of the Rievers Route and is signed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">In addition we will be following the Lakeside Way South Shore as far as Kielder Castle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">At Kielder Castle we will leave the Lakeside Way and head for Deadwater to visit the <a href="http://www.daftasabrush.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush</a> Obelisk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">After we’ve eaten our cream cakes and had our photograph taken, we head back to Kielder Castle and pick up the Lakeside Way North Shore which will take us around Kielder Water to Kielder Dam. We then re-join Route 10 (Rievers) to make our way back to Bellingham.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 3 Bellingham to the Delaval Arms</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 3 is the reverse of Day 1.</span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-75650180856572872852016-05-14T14:36:00.000+01:002016-05-14T14:36:53.313+01:00The Clock Is Ticking ……..<span style="font-size: medium;">In two weeks time <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/cycle-challenge-2016.html" target="_blank">Cycle Challenge 2016</a> will be underway. On a ride we have named the <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/kielder-kaper.html" target="_blank">Kielder Kaper</a>, 22 Backpedalers will be cycling 150 miles around Northumberland (the easy bit) to raise funds for our chosen charity <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_45.html" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush</a> (the hard bit).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Last year we raised the amazing sum of £10 000 which is still the single biggest donation Daft As A Brush has ever recieved. We would dearly like to raise a similar amount this year but in order to do that we need lot of help from our supporters, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">If you would like to help us achieve our target, there are several ways you can donate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We have an online page with <a href="http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=Backpedalerskielderkaper&isTeam=true" target="_blank">Virgin Moneygiving</a> which offers a number of options for sponsoring us. In addition, Backpedalers have sponsor forms so supporters can sign up and make a donation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Visitors to the bar at the <a href="https://thedelavalarms.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Delaval Arms</a> will see a large sponsor form displayed and collection tins are positioned on the counter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">As stated above, riding a bike is the easy bit, raising funds for a worthwhile charity can be hard. In previous years we have been lucky enough to have had tremendous support from our supporters and sponsors in the local community and around the region.</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">It will be a big ask to match, or even exceed last year’s total but if we aim high, who knows what could happen?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It’s the time of year when resolutions are made but often come to nought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Admittedly, when the wind is blowing and the rain is lashing down, motivation to get on a bike and ride can be a problem. What we can do is consider options and make plans for the (not too distant) future.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: medium;">Some Ideas</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Has anyone thought about giving up <a href="http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/" target="_blank">alcohol</a>? No, I thought not.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Every weekend a small group of Backpedalers do a bike ride, usually on a Sunday, sometimes on a Saturday, occasionally both. We meet at 9.30 am outside the Delaval Arms or opposite the Melton Constable depending on which way we are going. Look for details on our Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeatonSluiceBackpedalers/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SeatonSluiceBackpedalers/</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ride a local route. You may find some inspiration on our <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_5.html" target="_blank">Local Routes</a> blog page.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Take a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bikekayak/" target="_blank">Cullercoats Bike & Kayak</a> Facebook Page and consider joining their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ridesocial/" target="_blank">Cullercoats Ride Social</a> Group for details about organised group rides.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Get your bike out of the garage, clean it, inflate the tyres, check the brakes, lube the chain and cassette then get on it and ride.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It’s traditional at this time of year to look over the preceding twelve months and pick out the best moments. 2015 has been a good year for Seaton Sluice Backpedalers but what was the high spot? A picture is worth a thousand words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A selection of photographs from 2015 can be viewed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.507657022776496.1073741901.210909219117946&type=1&l=20bd99c44f">here</a> and a slide show of the photographs is also available.</span><br />
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-85620248722526830812015-12-24T13:13:00.000+00:002015-12-24T13:13:07.850+00:00Xmas Ride 2015<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQSjjW68aCSdN2Jk4ue-dGhgRniBPBXUv4DZQYzdvusXiXDOP2Hh59yx4e0FU92S8bnm3zOKIrRBg3bau6PoU6gKmV1n8JqONBUnGmFlQzn96AOLZuuYNLY6tHJDmSQHE18L6WZwhLhz9/s1600-h/pi_878%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="pi_878" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfWp2OQjwLaIEWvHHSMI78_b7K_zyqcn8IuM-LgKYowAcPONZ5JCkhZA4GdckhzSMawtD79XNlqysv5imf-RrJDdIusWEWaucnxcFruIOjT9c7zBH3_X_o7O9r7ST1KthvWZCxiaTpu_nR/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="pi_878" width="240" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">Following the success of last year's event, it was decided to have another Xmas Ride up to the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedriftcafecresswell/?fref=ts"><span style="font-size: medium;">Drift Cafe</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;">, Cresswell (one of our favourite venues) for a celebration meal.</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">The weather was far from seasonal, with a temperature of 15<sup>o</sup>C and a 21 mph wind from the south west. Cycling with a brisk following wind makes life easy but there's always the worry about the return jouney into a head wind at the back of the mind.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />That's not the only concern because at this time of year hedges are being trimmed and cycle paths are strewn with thorns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The outward journey was interrupted several times for punctures to be repaired. Nonetheless, a good time was had by all.</span><br />
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-77689228906743554232015-11-03T15:09:00.001+00:002015-11-03T15:09:36.861+00:00A View From The Seatpost<span style="font-size: medium;">When I bought a GoPro Hero3 camera some while ago, it came with a bundle of mounts which I have been experimenting with when out cycling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">After a few outings with this set up I became increasingly concerned with the stability (and security) of this arrangement. It seemed to do little to dampen the vibration transmitted through the front fork when travelling over rough ground. I looked around for an alternative and settled on the k edge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This set up became my standard arrangement and I used it many times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-15198636558916553682015-10-30T12:46:00.002+00:002015-10-30T12:46:30.812+00:00Cycle Challenge 2016<span style="font-size: medium;">On 29th October 2015 Seaton Sluice Backpedalers had the pleasure of meeting with Brian Burnie and some of his team at <a href="http://www.daftasabrush.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush</a> Headquarters for a fish and chip supper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">It was their way of thanking us for our efforts in <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/cycle-challenge-2015.html" target="_blank">Cycle Challenge 2015</a> when we raised over £10 000 for Daft As A Brush, the biggest single donation they have ever received. Brian told us what the money would be used for and gave us an insight into some of his plans for the future. He also expressed the hope that we might consider raising money for Daft As A Brush in the future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">We were able to tell him that our plans were already in place. The route has been chosen (<a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/kielder-kaper.html" target="_blank">Kielder Kaper</a>), riders recruited and accommodation booked. We have also made the unanimous decision to raise money for Daft As A Brush again.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">It was an easy decision to make. Our reasons are basically the same as <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_45.html" target="_blank">last year</a>. In addition, our experiences of working with Daft As A Brush, their support, encouragement and friendship, are greatly valued by Backpedalers and we are keen to maintain the partnership.</span><br />
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-28598412402089401772015-10-12T11:28:00.000+01:002015-10-29T13:25:16.898+00:00Kielder Kaper<span style="font-size: medium;">Planning for the Kielder Kaper, aka Cycle Challenge 2016, is now at an advanced stage. Riders have been recruited and accommodation booked so details of the route can now be revealed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A major change is that next year’s route will start and finish at the <a href="https://thedelavalarms.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Delaval Arms</a> making organisation much easier. The event will take place over the weekend of May 28-30 2016 and involve cycling approximately 155 miles in the Northumbrian countryside. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Day 3 is the reverse of Day 1 (approximately 52 miles with 1 946 feet of climbing) but when we reach Backworth we may avoid cycling back along the coast and take a more direct route instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A 45 mile circular ride to Coldstream and back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The day was in two parts the first part was a ride in foggy conditions to Holy Island followed by a return home via the Beal to Wooler section of the Sandstone Way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">A trip up College Valley to Goldscleugh and back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-69206709141674016302015-10-05T16:20:00.001+01:002015-10-05T21:15:02.566+01:00Backpedalers On Tour<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Backpedalers were fortunate enough to spend three days in North Northumberland to
hone their cycling skills by exploring some of the local cycle routes.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 16.0pt;">Day One</span></b></div>
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day started with a frost but the sky was clear and the sun was shining and
later on the temperature reached a maximum of 22 C – perfect for a bike ride.</span></div>
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Ford before crossing the A697 and heading towards Branxton and Flodden.</span></div>
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for refreshments at <a href="http://coldstream.co/visitors/visitor-information/hirsel-estate/" target="_blank">The Hirsel</a>, it was back to Corhill, down to Howtel and Millfield and a brief
stop at The Anchor Inn, Wooler before cycling home to Doddington.</span></div>
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weather on the second day was a stark contrast to the day before. Thick fog
reduced the visibility to about 100 metres so it was necessary to fit lights to
the bikes.</span></div>
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plan was to cycle east to Beal, cross over to Holy Island then return to Wooler
along a section of the <a href="http://www.sandstoneway.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sandstone Way</a>.
The route coincided with the Wooler Wheel, a local cycle event, so the group
had to contend with cyclists emerging from the mist in front of them.</span></div>
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return journey along the Sandstone Way proved to be a challenge. The terrain
varies from minor roads to rocky forest trails and grassy moorland bridleways
with a fair sprinkling of steep ascents thrown in for good measure. The group
arrived back at Doddington and were too tired to go to the pub – an indication
of how tough a day it had been. The total distance cycled was 48 miles with 1
774 feet of ascent.</span></div>
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easier day was on the agenda with a ride across to Hethpool, up College Valley
as far as Goldscleugh and then back home. The route profile shows the nature of
the route with the return being mostly downhill.</span></div>
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beautiful locations completed the weekend nicely. The total distance cycled was
25 miles giving a total of about 113 miles over three days.</span></div>
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-48239533944920853822015-09-28T12:52:00.005+01:002015-09-28T12:52:48.620+01:00Coming Soon!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coming soon - Cycle Challenge 2016. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After the tremendous success of Cycle Challenge 2015 which saw <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeatonSluiceBackpedalers?ref=aymt_homepage_panel" target="_blank">Seaton Sluice Backpedalers</a> raise over £10 000 for <a href="http://www.daftasabrush.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care</a>, we are delighted to reveal that planning for Cycle Challenge is well under way. It will take place over the weekend of 28th-30th May 2016, our usual weekend incorporating Spring Bank Holiday Monday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are a few changes to our usual arrangements. The route will begin and end at the <a href="https://thedelavalarms.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Delaval Arms</a>. This means we will not need to transport bikes to the starting point. This reduces costs for the riders and has the added bonus of increasing the size of our cycling team. We're so popular that we have a waiting list of potential participants! It also allows us to ride a route which is entirely in Northumberland. Details of the route will be published on this website soon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We still have a few details to work out. Will we raise money money for charity and if so which charity? We'll be having a meeting soon when those questions will be answered. The decisions may not be too difficult.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check back for updates. </span></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-84263026106939049042015-05-03T11:59:00.000+01:002015-05-03T12:00:48.561+01:00Sand Dancers & Mackems<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">We've reached the stage where the countdown to <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/cycle-challenge-2015.html" target="_blank">Cycle Challenge 2015</a> is measured in days rather than weeks (20 days to go when this blog post was written). Realistically that gives us a little over two weeks to get some serious miles into our legs and some time in the saddle.</span></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This weekend saw a change in our routine with a switch from a Sunday ride to a Saturday ride. This was dictated by the weather forecast which was awful for Sunday.<br /><table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><colgroup><col style="width: 312px;"></col><col style="width: 312px;"></col></colgroup><tbody valign="top">
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">It's reassuring to know that all the nasty stuff is getting out of our way before we set off on May 23<sup>rd</sup>.</span></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The chosen route was a trip across the Tyne to South Shields then down the coastal path to Roker with a visit to <a href="http://fausto.coffee/" target="_blank">Fausto Coffee</a>, a newly opened, cycle friendly, coffee stop.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The round trip is about forty miles and is pretty flat and easy. It takes in some of the more scenic parts of South Shields and Sunderland (yes they do exist) and the coffee stop is excellent. The toasted cheese and chilli sandwiches come highly recommended.<br /><table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><colgroup><col style="width: 312px;"></col><col style="width: 312px;"></col></colgroup><tbody valign="top">
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The return from Roker misses out the coastal path by heading through Whitburn and East Boldon before heading back to the ferry and the familiar trip up Route 10 to Shiremoor and on to Holywell and Seaton Sluice. </span></span><br />
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<br />Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-86033734967852569462015-04-13T19:54:00.000+01:002015-04-14T13:27:05.122+01:00Double Header<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">With the arrival of some glorious spring weather, the rapidly approaching Cycle Challenge 2015 and the ongoing 30 Days Of Biking event, the weekend of 11<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup> of April seemed like an ideal time for a two day biking weekend. The planned ride for Saturday was a 50 mile route out to Ponteland, on to Heddon on the Wall, down towards Wylam then along the south side of the River Tyne to rendezvous with a cycling group from Cullercoats Bike & Kayak at the Cycle Hub. After that the trip home was to be via Route 72, turning off at Wallsend Dene before re-joining Route 72 at Silverlink and heading back through Shiremoor and Holywell.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Saturday morning was bright, sunny and cool – good for cycling – but there was a strong westerly wind – not good for cycling. Consequently the ride out to Ponteland and Heddon on the Wall was an energy sapping 30 mile grind. Heading east to the Cycle Hub and beyond was easy by comparison and welcome relief for tired legs. <br /><table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><colgroup><col style="width: 312px;"></col><col style="width: 312px;"></col></colgroup><tbody valign="top">
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Sunday's weather forecast was for cold, wet and windy conditions and to our disappointment, was completely accurate. The rain started shortly after we set off and got steadily worse as we battled our way to the Rising Sun Country Park.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The café there was a welcome refuge for half an hour but the time came to leave and once more confront the elements. The elements were winning. The temperature dropped to 3C, the rain came down heavier and cycle paths became streams. No-one in the group had the foresight to bring an underwater camera so only a few photographs recorded the event.<br /><table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><colgroup><col style="width: 312px;"></col><col style="width: 312px;"></col></colgroup><tbody valign="top">
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<br />Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-503254655310761302015-03-30T12:13:00.000+01:002015-03-30T12:13:17.551+01:00In The Summertime<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">The title is a little bit misleading – Sunday was the beginning of British Summer Time but the weather gods chose to ignore that. The previous day had featured winds of 30 mph so a relatively gentle 9 mph from the west seemed benign by comparison.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">A few days ago it was the vernal equinox, the first day of Spring, and next weekend the clocks go forward one hour to signal the beginning of British Summer Time. </span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">It's official – winter is over, the days are getting longer and cycling is back on the agenda. More importantly, there are less than nine weeks to go before we do our <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/cycle-challenge-2015.html" target="_blank">Cycle Challenge 2015</a>. It's time to get some time in the saddle and miles into our legs.</span></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Sunday morning had a very wintery feel to it with temperatures below zero and frost on the ground. On the plus side the sky was clear and the sun was shining as a small group of Backpedalers set off for a ride to the <a href="http://www.thecyclehub.org/" target="_blank">Cycle Hub</a>. The temperature rose to a comfortable 12C and conditions became ideal for cycling.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">This interesting machine was parked outside the Cycle Hub. A bicycle made for three!</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"> All we need to do is decide who might be suitable for using it.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"> Who would fit in the trailer?</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The weather forecast earlier in the week promised rain for Sunday but as the days passed, the forecast changed for the better. When the day arrived, the sun was shining and the sky was clear and it seemed like spring was in the air. Cresswell was the chosen destination, a round trip of about 40 miles.</span></span><br />
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-2285896055327123672015-03-09T09:09:00.002+00:002015-03-09T09:09:50.863+00:00Return To The Hub<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">A trip to the Cycle Hub and back has been a regular Sunday favourite for quite a while but, for various reasons, hasn't featured recently. That was put right on Sunday morning when the weather forecast said the temperature would be 10C (reasonable), wind from the West at 14 mph (not bad) gusting to 30 mph (not good). When the wind is westerly the toughest part of the route is the section along the river from Tynemouth to North Shields and can be compared to cycling into a wind tunnel. The rest of the route provides some shelter apart from the occasional exposed section and there is always the expectation that the return journey will be wind-assisted. The total distance is about 32 miles.</span></span><br />
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Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-33839295097542178152015-03-02T13:31:00.001+00:002015-03-09T19:07:18.065+00:00Some Recent Rides<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Cycling can be a challenge in the winter months. Although the 2014-15 hasn't been particularly bad (so far) there have been some difficult conditions. These always seem to arrive on Sundays which is our regular cycling day. As everyone knows, windy conditions are hated by cyclists and we seem to have had a succession of windy weekends. Nevertheless, a small but determined group of Backpedalers have been meeting outside the Delaval Arms (usually at 9.30 am) to get a few miles into their legs. The last two Sundays they have followed a route which takes them down to Tynemouth, along to North Shields and past Wallsend into the <a href="http://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/385/rising-sun-countryside-park" target="_blank">Rising Sun Country Park</a>. The café there (famous for its homemade scones) is an excellent coffee stop. After that, the route goes on to Holystone, up to Killingworth and Backworth then back to Seaton Sluice via Seghill. For those who can't access our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeatonSluiceBackpedalers" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, here is a selection of photographs from two recent rides.</span></span><br />
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<br />Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-37829203266127920662015-02-08T18:27:00.000+00:002015-02-09T12:48:59.800+00:00How To Sponsor Us<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The success of <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/cycle-challenge-2015.html" target="_blank">Cycle Challenge 2015</a> will depend on a number of factors. Everyone completing the ride and having fun along the way is guaranteed but of course, our aim is to raise as much money as we can for our chosen charity, <a href="http://www.daftasabrush.org.uk/" target="_blank">Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All Backpedalers will have sponsor forms for collecting donations. There is also be a large version on display in the <a href="https://thedelavalarms.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Delaval Arms</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In order to collect Gift Aid, which adds 25% to the value of the donation, it is important that donors provide their name, their house number (or house name), the first line of their address and their post code.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">An alternative to a sponsor form is the Virgin Money Giving online system used by Daft As A Brush. Seaton Sluice Backpedalers have their own page up and running and ready to receive donations.</span></span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first step is to go to <a href="http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/backpedallers">http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/backpedallers</a></span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">and this page will appear (clicking on the image will display a larger version):</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Next, click on "Donate now" to bring up this page:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here, you can choose how much you are going to donate, how you are going to pay and who you are going to sponsor. Near the bottom of the page you are presented with a choice:</span></span><br />
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I'd like to sponsor an individual team member. Please allocate my donation to</label>" will bring up a drop down menu:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clicking on the arrow highlighted in the above image will allow you to choose who you are going to support.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After that, follow the prompts and complete your donation. Don't forget to tick the Gift Aid section.</span></span><br />
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<br />Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-89242554661659224432015-02-08T17:54:00.000+00:002015-02-08T18:06:52.469+00:00Ponteland 8th Feb 2015<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">After an overnight frost, the morning was cool and clear as a small group of Backpedalers set off towards Ponteland along the Reivers Route. The track was an interesting mix of ice and mud (and thorns) but not a problem for experienced cyclists. Weetslade Country Park was reached in good time.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Shortly after leaving Ponteland the three thorns which had embedded themselves in Ian's front tyre decided to make their presence felt. Time for a change.<br /><table border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><colgroup><col style="width: 208px;"></col><col style="width: 208px;"></col></colgroup><tbody valign="top">
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Whilst Ian busied himself with the puncture, the rest of the group stood around, occasionally offering words of encouragement and advice, but mostly discussing the merits of the England rugby team and their favourite choice of blackpudding. (The Backpedalers' favourite blackpudding, not the England rugby team's). The length of time Ian was taking to fix the puncture may have featured as well.</span></span><br />
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<br />Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-43734935432041234362015-02-05T18:58:00.001+00:002015-02-09T12:48:41.331+00:00Runners and Riders<span xmlns=""></span><br />
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High Spen Primary School</div>
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Polly Pebble<br />
Newsham Primary School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Tim<br />
Baltic Breeze<br />
St Peters RC Primary School </td></tr>
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One Wheel Closer<br />
Cragside Primary School </td><td style="border-bottom: solid 0.5pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid 0.5pt; border-top: none; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dean</div>
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Speedy Squirrel</div>
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Broomhaugh C of E First School </div>
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Sunshine<br />
Allendale Primary School </td></tr>
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Station Star<br />
Bedlington Station Primary School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Ian<br />
Puffin Express<br />
Seahouses First School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Becky<br />
Sparkling Hearts<br />
Hazelwood Community Primary School </td></tr>
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Ellingham Angel<br />
Ellingham C of E Aided First School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;">Andy<br />
Byker Bluebell<br />
Byker Primary School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Paul E<br />
Prima Star<br />
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Goldheart<br />
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Michael<br />
Starlight<br />
Shaftoe Trust Primary School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Laura<br />
Twinkle Toes<br />
Wyndham Primary School </td></tr>
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Gosforth Guardian (Gee Gee)</td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Pauline<br />
Sparkle<br />
Langley First School </td><td style="border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: medium 0.5pt 0.5pt medium; padding-left: 7px; padding-right: 7px; text-align: center;"> Ken, Jeanette, Billy<br />
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</span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-25210392022101307302015-02-04T16:05:00.001+00:002015-02-05T11:31:45.764+00:00Raring To Go<span xmlns=""></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;" xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial;">Last night Backpedalers met in the <a href="https://thedelavalarms.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Delaval Arms</a> to get an update on <a href="http://backpedalers.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/cycle-challenge-2015.html">Cycle Challenge 2015</a>. Everything is going to plan with transport, accommodation and restaurants all booked. We have a sponsor for our cycling shirts and t-shirts have been supplied by <a href="http://www.daftasabrush.org.uk/">Daft As A Brush</a>. </span></span><br />
<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">Jean Ross and Brian Burnie of Daft As A Brush were present to meet the team and Brian took the opportunity to tell us a little more about the work and future plans of the charity he founded.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;" xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial;">One Backpedaler posted on their Facebook page:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;" xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><i>"Had a very inspirational meeting with the founder of daft as a brush ... Can safely say what a deserving charity to be doing the ride for."</i></b></span></span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;" xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial;">It's fair to say that's how everyone at the meeting felt.</span></span><br />
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<span xmlns=""><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's a hamper packed with all the sorts of goodies every man desires. Cans of beer, manly fragrances and Yorkie bars are just some of delights it contains. Tickets are available behind the bar and cost £1 each and the draw will be made in time for Valentine's Day.</span></span></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494513108010367649.post-55785506531807986862015-01-25T15:32:00.000+00:002015-01-25T15:32:07.558+00:00Sunday 25th January 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After a frustrating start to 2015, with cycling plans being affected by strong winds, snow and ice, a warm, still day arrived which enabled five Backpedalers to get on their bikes and ride. Early morning rain cleared so a trip to <a href="http://www.thecyclehub.org/" target="_blank">The Cycle Hub</a>, via Tynemouth and North Shields, was a must.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're planning to incorporate that into one of our training rides sometime soon.</span></span>Mike Warrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355371055444758379noreply@blogger.com