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Tues 27th Jul 2010
"THE FLATUANCE" (sic) Pottsie's Mini Tour
I am planning a mini tour of south somerset for w/c mon 16th August. Probable duration 4/5 nights say 17th to 22nd. Centered on the Langport area. Hopefully I will be back on my bike by this time. Circular routes not generally more than 35/45 miles easy riding. The idea is to use campervans or tents for accommodation and be self catering. Hopefully it should be inexpensive. If you are interested in participating please let me know ASAP.
Nash Bash 2010 Hi everyone...
Just a quick note to let you know this is the last week you'll be able to register for Nash Bash 2010... www.nashbash2010.co.uk - Check the site out for what you'll be getting, it's going to be a great weekend...
There is a discount for groups of 10+ (£10.00p/head)
You can book archery if you wish (£5.00p/head)
Free bar from 21:00 Friday, if not before, till it runs out, fancy dress hog roast sit down banquet on Saturday night, band and disco both Friday and Saturday night, three amazing bike rides around the lovely Sherwood forest and area...
So don't miss out, book now...
Please pass on to your members, please...
NB* Can all G.M's pass the details of bids for 2012, and who will be presenting the bid asap, please...
Beers and bikes...
Ade 'Blow!' Snow
Nash Bash 2010 Hi everyone...
Just a quick note to let you know this is the last week you'll be able to register for Nash Bash 2010... www.nashbash2010.co.uk - Check the site out for what you'll be getting, it's going to be a great weekend...
There is a discount for groups of 10+ (£10.00p/head)
You can book archery if you wish (£5.00p/head)
Free bar from 21:00 Friday, if not before, till it runs out, fancy dress hog roast sit down banquet on Saturday night, band and disco both Friday and Saturday night, three amazing bike rides around the lovely Sherwood forest and area...
So don't miss out, book now...
Please pass on to your members, please...
NB* Can all G.M's pass the details of bids for 2012, and who will be presenting the bid asap, please...
Beers and bikes...
Ade 'Blow!' Snow
Sun 18th Jul 2010
Spiderman named.........Spiderman!!! Exclusive from our roving reporter Tonto!
Greetings Bashers
Thursday 22 July - ride is from The Farmhouse Tavern, Newton Road, Torquay (opposite Lidl), Scout Basher Tripey - this is a re-run of last Thursday's ride when only 3 bashers turned up - the weather was a trifle inclement. Hopefully it will be better this week.
Today Stuart (informally known as Spiderman) was formally named Spiderman after an excellent ride from Woodbury.
Don't forget the joint Bash/Hash on Monday (tomorrow).
Scout Bashers are now URGENTLY needed for rides in August. Contact - peter.exon@tiscali.co.uk
Bed Pig is trying to keep up with Pottsie + has broken her toe kicking a chair!!! Or maybe Pottsie, I'm not sure........
Thursday 22 July - ride is from The Farmhouse Tavern, Newton Road, Torquay (opposite Lidl), Scout Basher Tripey - this is a re-run of last Thursday's ride when only 3 bashers turned up - the weather was a trifle inclement. Hopefully it will be better this week.
Today Stuart (informally known as Spiderman) was formally named Spiderman after an excellent ride from Woodbury.
Don't forget the joint Bash/Hash on Monday (tomorrow).
Scout Bashers are now URGENTLY needed for rides in August. Contact - peter.exon@tiscali.co.uk
Bed Pig is trying to keep up with Pottsie + has broken her toe kicking a chair!!! Or maybe Pottsie, I'm not sure........
Wed 14th Jul 2010
Hi from Knobblies re: Charity Ride on 19th Sept
We are helping promote and organise a mountain bike challenge in aid of the charity "Seeway Trust" - www.swtz.org . The ride will be primarily off-road in the East Devon area and will be 30 or 50 miles. It is going to be guided, with refreshment stops. We would love you to consider entering. It's just £5 for Adults (over 16 and 17 yrs only - £3). This is a nominal fee so that we can get a commitment and a good idea of numbers to help with the logistics of guiding a sizeable group. Money for the charity will be raised by sponsorship - we hope a min of £20 per person can be raised.(forms in shop along with registration).
Please help us by entering if you are up to it (practice rides will be going if there is a demand). Also we need some volunteer help for flapjacks or other trail side food, and perhaps manning a refreshment post. If you can't ride then we would welcome some sponsorship!!
best regards
Chris and the Knobblies team
We are helping promote and organise a mountain bike challenge in aid of the charity "Seeway Trust" - www.swtz.org . The ride will be primarily off-road in the East Devon area and will be 30 or 50 miles. It is going to be guided, with refreshment stops. We would love you to consider entering. It's just £5 for Adults (over 16 and 17 yrs only - £3). This is a nominal fee so that we can get a commitment and a good idea of numbers to help with the logistics of guiding a sizeable group. Money for the charity will be raised by sponsorship - we hope a min of £20 per person can be raised.(forms in shop along with registration).
Please help us by entering if you are up to it (practice rides will be going if there is a demand). Also we need some volunteer help for flapjacks or other trail side food, and perhaps manning a refreshment post. If you can't ride then we would welcome some sponsorship!!
best regards
Chris and the Knobblies team
Tues 13th Jul 2010
A message from Tonto
Greetings Bashers.
On Monday 19 July 2010 there is a BASH/HASH @ Bickington.
Meet @ 7pm under motorway near the old Toby Jug pub. Bash or Hash - on + off road + through woods. Hares (like a Scout Basher) - Bin Laden + Soapy. On down @ The Welcome Stranger, Bickington.
A good opportunity for Bashers + Hashers to meet each other. Maybe Bashers could start hashing + Hashers bashing! Who knows?
Should be a great night. Be there! Details http://www.tvh3.org.uk/pages/page2.htm
L+H
Tonto
Green Badgers having a wonderful time! A message from Buzzer and Helen Left England on Sunday the 4th July and headed to Bourg St Maurice in the French Alps... What a beautiful place and we have been so lucky with the weather so far.
We met a group of friends here (you will know who you are) Who have been mountain biking. I managed to join them on Friday and it was probably the best down-hilling i have ever done (well done Tim).
Today they all went home or at least i think they may have as they had a last minute flight cancellation. I hope they have sorted it without too much hassle. Helen and I went off to a lovely pool for a swim at les arc 1800. We could hear thunder all around us but the weather held out, bit cloudy but still warm.
We are trying to plan to catch a stage of the Tour de France in one of the mountain stages in the next couple of days because it passes very close to Bourg.
We will be walking and chilling for a while now until we are joined by Tim, Jo, Pete and Deb for some more full-on Mountain biking
Here are some pictures for you to look at...(and make you jealous..Just check out that campervan!!.....Ed!)
Iain and Helen
Meet @ 7pm under motorway near the old Toby Jug pub. Bash or Hash - on + off road + through woods. Hares (like a Scout Basher) - Bin Laden + Soapy. On down @ The Welcome Stranger, Bickington.
A good opportunity for Bashers + Hashers to meet each other. Maybe Bashers could start hashing + Hashers bashing! Who knows?
Should be a great night. Be there! Details http://www.tvh3.org.uk/pages/page2.htm
L+H
Tonto
Green Badgers having a wonderful time! A message from Buzzer and Helen Left England on Sunday the 4th July and headed to Bourg St Maurice in the French Alps... What a beautiful place and we have been so lucky with the weather so far.
We met a group of friends here (you will know who you are) Who have been mountain biking. I managed to join them on Friday and it was probably the best down-hilling i have ever done (well done Tim).
Today they all went home or at least i think they may have as they had a last minute flight cancellation. I hope they have sorted it without too much hassle. Helen and I went off to a lovely pool for a swim at les arc 1800. We could hear thunder all around us but the weather held out, bit cloudy but still warm.
We are trying to plan to catch a stage of the Tour de France in one of the mountain stages in the next couple of days because it passes very close to Bourg.
We will be walking and chilling for a while now until we are joined by Tim, Jo, Pete and Deb for some more full-on Mountain biking
Here are some pictures for you to look at...(and make you jealous..Just check out that campervan!!.....Ed!)
Iain and Helen
Sat 3rd Jul 2010
C.O. hurt in kerbstone ambush.
Pottsie has hurt his knee whilst on manoeuvres on the continent. Two members of the expeditionary force (Pottsie and Bedpig) were about to cross a roundabout but as they entered no-mans-land they encountered an enemy kerbstone, resulting in the CO breaking his kneecap. Bedpig mercifully survived the attack and was well enough to take charge of the expedition vehicle, driving Pottsie back to Blighty for treatment. He is now recuperating at home.
Tues 29th Jun 2010
Independence Day Ride!!
The ride on Sunday 4 July will be from the Teign House Inn, Teign Valley.
Appropriately, it will be a DiY ride as there is no Scout Basher.
Thurs 24th Jun 2010
Message from Blaster to all regular FARTers
On Tuesday 29 June - to celebrate Blaster's birthday - you are invited to meet at Greenwell Park Farm, Ogwell at 10am to ride to Ashburton then back to Blaster + Flossie's for 1pm for snack and drinks.
Tues 22nd Jun 2010
Here's a message from Diamond Lil re Thursday 1 July
Lord Stretch’s Birthday Bash will be on Thursday, 1st July from Teignmouth Golf Club.
Normal time (7pm) – live ride. Food afterwards, plus live band. Till midnight.
Theme is Red and White or World Cup.
Camper vans can stay in the car park overnight but need to be gone by 8.00 a.m.
Thur 10th Jun 2010
Apologies from Manky
The ride on Thursday 17th June will be from the Royal Oak at Dunsford, led by Dodgy and Mustang Sally...(Rearranged from 27th June)..The rides list should have been updated last week but I misread Tripey's email....I think it's right now though.
Tues 25th May 2010
A Message from Timotei Re: Cheddar Weekend. 4th - 6th Jun
If this weather holds up it's going to be like the Cheddars of old!
A great place to ride in dusty dry conditions.
We're looking at having a communal bbq on sat nt - we need to know how many of you are going to be there on Saturday night so can get some food organised.
Just email or call Timotei - it only takes a minute!!!
See you all there in a couple weeks - oh and don't forget lights to ride back from the pub on fri nt!!!
Jo n Tim
We're looking at having a communal bbq on sat nt - we need to know how many of you are going to be there on Saturday night so can get some food organised.
Just email or call Timotei - it only takes a minute!!!
See you all there in a couple weeks - oh and don't forget lights to ride back from the pub on fri nt!!!
Jo n Tim
Wed 12th May 2010
Rides updates
Keep an eye on the rides page....there have been a couple of changes recently....but we think it's OK now!
Sun 9th May 2010
Timotei's Moved Cheddar!
He's obviously been working out! The Cheddar weekend is now going to be held on the weekend of the 4th, 5th and 6th of June instead of the 11th, 12th and 13th as previously advertised. Here is the modified flyer
Sat 8th May 2010
A Message from Bothways Re Bobbiball's weekend 2011
Hi Guys, I know I said i would never do this again...but here we go again!!! the Bobbiball Festival (aka weekend) is now booked for Swanage February 4-6th 2011. (see flyer here) Snakey and Alison are planning two great days of off-road cycling. For road riders there will be ample road cycling. The youth hostel this year looks to be very luxurious with all food (and hopefully drink - dependent on how much support we get) being included for an amazing £50:00. But I do need deposits asap to secure your place and also the venue to allow me to pay the booking deposit. If you are interested can you please send me a £10:00 deposit - either by hand or post to Bothways. The complete payment will be required by December when the full payment for the hostel is required
Remember it is a first come first in basis so make sure you have booked your place on the weekend!!!
SO COME ON LETS ALL CELEBRATE BOBBIES BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anna
Sat 8th May 2010
Dinky Douze brings Accolade for Bashers!
Twelve intrepid Bashers made another foray into Brittany last week for the twelfth Dinky tour. Food, Wine and great trails were in plentiful supply as always, and on the Sunday, nine of the party took part in a VTT at Mael Carhaix. The organisers were extremely welcoming and presented us with an award for Best Club!!! You can see some photos from the event here http://picasaweb.google.fr/degun22
Tues 4th may 2010
Message from Vinyl re. this Thursday's ride (6th May)
The venue for the Bash ride on Thursday 6th May will be The Rising Sun, Woodland (near Ashburton). I hope to be able to mark out the ride but if not, there will be a led ride on road. If anyone else wants to set an off road ride, feel free. I have spoken to Alex at the pub and he will lay on some chips etc for us.
Mon 26th Apr 2010
Take care of Bobbiball
We have learned that Bobbiball's 60th birthday is actually on the 17th of May....two days after his birthday party. It will be necessary for all those attending to ensure that he survives the party so that he is able to celebrate his birthday. This will mean that he should eat a sensible balanced diet, retire early, avoid violent physical exercise such as dancing, and certainly should not partake of any alcoholic beverage. Thankyou
Wed 21st Apr 2010
Tomorrow's ride from the Silent Whistle at Ashburton.
As well as the road ride, Aga Khan is going to lead an off-road ride which will be suitable for all....Some excitement (jumps and drop-offs) for the head bangers, but work arounds for the more cautious!! Come All Ye Off Roaders!!
Timotei's Cheddar Weekend 2010 Here is the flyer (which Buzzer has kindly knocked up for me) for this year's Cheddar weekend..... about time we had a dry one after a few slightly wet ones!
It's a great weekend with lovely singletrack everywhere!!
Let me know if you intend coming....................Timotei
Timotei's Cheddar Weekend 2010 Here is the flyer (which Buzzer has kindly knocked up for me) for this year's Cheddar weekend..... about time we had a dry one after a few slightly wet ones!
It's a great weekend with lovely singletrack everywhere!!
Let me know if you intend coming....................Timotei
Sun 18th Apr 2010
Bobiball is 60......Soon!!!!
To help celebrate this miracle, Bobbiball is having a party at Seamus O'Donells Pub, Torquay Harbour. (Top Room) Saturday 15th May 2010. 8:00pm to 2:00am. Entertainment will include Disco, Surprise guest artiste, and Buffet.
Kindly sponsored by Rent Boy who is also celebrating his birthday (70)
Sun 11th Apr 2010
Update on next Sunday's ride (18th Apr) from the Burrator Inn
Ride is to be from The Burrator Inn, Dousland, Nr Yelverton, Plymouth. PL20 6NP. However we can't use the pub car park because the landlord wants the space for his lunchtime trade, so we're going to meet at the dam which is at the bottom end of Burrator Reservoir. Bobbiball can be contacted on 07766 764900 if you need directions ......Also, there will be a marked road ride!!
Sat 3rd Apr 2010
Update on Easter Sunday (4th Apr) Ride From Greenawell Park Farm
Starting 11am from Blaster and Flossie's at Greenawell Park Farm TQ12 6EP. We'll be going to the Jolly Sailor at East Ogwell for a drink afterwards.
Fri 26th Mar 2010
Rides Updates from Pottsie
Sun 4th April will now be an EASTER special for the On Roaders who won't be on Dusty and Snakebites trip.Starting from Blaster and Flossie's at Greenawell Park Farm. We would like to know the level of support this ride might get, so please email Pottsie if you plan to be there.
Thurs 29th April - Our 17th birthday ride will now be at the Abbrook Centre, Kingsteignton. Once again we will atempt to ride the original route. Maps will, of course, be provided.
Litter the tree hitter's no quitter.... Gary Litter (A.K.A. "The Russian") had a bit of a spill in the Forest of Dean last week and broke his collarbone. Luckily, Debacle was on hand to provide sympathy..... Here's an X-ray of the bone.....Ouch!
Gary's still on some strong drugs (nothing to do with the collarbone I suspect!!!) and has provided the following quote to go with the picture...."Knitting's a 2 handed sport - A history of one handed, right handed past times by Knott Rushanmuch"
Thurs 29th April - Our 17th birthday ride will now be at the Abbrook Centre, Kingsteignton. Once again we will atempt to ride the original route. Maps will, of course, be provided.
Litter the tree hitter's no quitter.... Gary Litter (A.K.A. "The Russian") had a bit of a spill in the Forest of Dean last week and broke his collarbone. Luckily, Debacle was on hand to provide sympathy..... Here's an X-ray of the bone.....Ouch!
Gary's still on some strong drugs (nothing to do with the collarbone I suspect!!!) and has provided the following quote to go with the picture...."Knitting's a 2 handed sport - A history of one handed, right handed past times by Knott Rushanmuch"
Tues 23rd Mar 2010
Message from Pottsie re: Change of Venue for ride on Thurs 25th March
Ring of Bells Bishopsteington is not open. We will now transfer to The Cockhaven Manor Inn
Bishopsteignton Devon TQ14 9RF. Thankyou POTTSIE
Fri 12th Mar 2010
Pub of the Year 2009
The Kings Arms at Kingsteignton gathered this prestigious award again this year, thanks to the fine welcome always afforded to the Bash. (not to mention the wonderful chips and sandwiches!!!!!) Congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous future to Sid and Mandy.
Tues 9th Mar 2010
Timitours Exclusive Offer!!
Triscombe Stone was February.....
Forest of Dean is March!!!
dry weather forecast this weekend for 2 days of uplifted trails - mostly shuttling up on the road with dry quality descents!
For those who've not been before it's mostly excellent xc downhill trails with the odd jump and berm thrown in for good measure!
Saturday and/or Sunday is on offer - 2 great days of riding either side of the Wye Valley with a hidden away local pub for the sat evening.
Crash space is available on Spoon's floor (sofa if you get in first) shit i have't asked him that bit yet!! Mind you it's not like spoons to turn down a party!
Same format as Triscombe we're looking for vans for uplifts - they'll stay clean this time! If anyone's got a towbar Spoons has a trailer which will carry all the bikes!
As before please reply to ALL as need to know numbers and vans
Forest of Dean is March!!!
dry weather forecast this weekend for 2 days of uplifted trails - mostly shuttling up on the road with dry quality descents!
For those who've not been before it's mostly excellent xc downhill trails with the odd jump and berm thrown in for good measure!
Saturday and/or Sunday is on offer - 2 great days of riding either side of the Wye Valley with a hidden away local pub for the sat evening.
Crash space is available on Spoon's floor (sofa if you get in first) shit i have't asked him that bit yet!! Mind you it's not like spoons to turn down a party!
Same format as Triscombe we're looking for vans for uplifts - they'll stay clean this time! If anyone's got a towbar Spoons has a trailer which will carry all the bikes!
As before please reply to ALL as need to know numbers and vans
Timitours (UK branch)
Tues 9th Mar 2010
Paul Raudner Named.
17 Bashers turned out for this ride from Lord Nelson Kingskerswell .17 fairly tough miles brilliantly marked and mapped .good food in the pub afterwards.Paul Raudner has been christened "Clouseau".because we all think he looks like the famous Peter Sellers character from Pink Panther films.Well Done CLOUSEAU
Cape Argus Cycle ride - A message from Wun Dear all, Apparently Lance Armstrong is entering this year’s Race which takes place on the 14th March. His start time is 6.30 am and he is estimated to take two and a half hours, so he should finish at 9.00am.
My start time is 8.02 so I reckon that, at best, I have an hour to catch him, which I think is a tad unfair.
My objectives are to finish and not to get off the bike on the hills and to raise as much money as I can for the local charity that I support.
You can view the charity on www.d4dsa.co.za and they do a fantastic job of supporting a variety of local charities and foster homes.
Last year I raised R38,000 and this year I will start by donating £1000 (R12,000).
Whatever I manage to raise will be much appreciated and I thank you in anticipation of any support that you can offer.
Regards,
Malcolm
Ride On
Pottsie
Pottsie
Cape Argus Cycle ride - A message from Wun Dear all, Apparently Lance Armstrong is entering this year’s Race which takes place on the 14th March. His start time is 6.30 am and he is estimated to take two and a half hours, so he should finish at 9.00am.
My start time is 8.02 so I reckon that, at best, I have an hour to catch him, which I think is a tad unfair.
My objectives are to finish and not to get off the bike on the hills and to raise as much money as I can for the local charity that I support.
You can view the charity on www.d4dsa.co.za and they do a fantastic job of supporting a variety of local charities and foster homes.
Last year I raised R38,000 and this year I will start by donating £1000 (R12,000).
Whatever I manage to raise will be much appreciated and I thank you in anticipation of any support that you can offer.
Regards,
Malcolm
Sat 6th Mar 2010
A Vote of thanks for "Gravity Extravaganza"
hello all, just thought we'd mail to say what a jolly hocky stick of a weekend it was, so organised where we, with the Snakey Snack Shack, soup Chef extraudinar - Ali, uplifts galour (courtesy of the genorous Trev, Gary an Kevin) & the big screen viewing of all the action by roving reporters Martin & Deb..lets do it again sometime (I'm sure that police officer won't mind!). Deb & Pete
Fri 5th Mar 2010
Tour of Britain 2010 Tour Series
Jim "Barsteward" Hickson has brought this important cycling event to our attention.Perhaps we should investigate what we might do. http://www.tourseries.co.uk/Default.asp. Email pottsie36.tvpb@uwclub.net with any suggestions...(polite please!)
"Pub of the Year 2010" We Will Make The Presentation Of Our Plaque Next Week.(to the Kings Arms, Kingsteignton) SHHHHHH...don't tell anyone!!!!!......It would add to the occassion if we had a genuine 31 Club attendance on Thursday 11th March though. C'mon everyone...come and have a drink or two!!!
Incredible offer for NashBash 2010 As a result of negotiations between Pottsie and the NashBash organisers...the following offer has been received from Q.U.A.F.F: "If you can get ten people who want to come up, I'll do them a group discount of £10.00p/head..." Get Together Bashers....It's a seriously good deal!!!!!!
"Pub of the Year 2010" We Will Make The Presentation Of Our Plaque Next Week.(to the Kings Arms, Kingsteignton) SHHHHHH...don't tell anyone!!!!!......It would add to the occassion if we had a genuine 31 Club attendance on Thursday 11th March though. C'mon everyone...come and have a drink or two!!!
Incredible offer for NashBash 2010 As a result of negotiations between Pottsie and the NashBash organisers...the following offer has been received from Q.U.A.F.F: "If you can get ten people who want to come up, I'll do them a group discount of £10.00p/head..." Get Together Bashers....It's a seriously good deal!!!!!!
Wed 24th Feb 2010
F.O.R.C.E. charity ride.
The Century Cycle Challenge takes place on the last Sunday of June. (100 or 55 mile road rides)
Cost is £25 plus whatever sponsorship you can muster. There's usually a very good supply of cake and fruit to keep you going though!!
Online information and entry is available at http://www.forcecancercharity.co.uk/centurycyclechallenge/
Online information and entry is available at http://www.forcecancercharity.co.uk/centurycyclechallenge/
Mon 22nd Feb 2010
Nash Bash Reminder
Ade "Quaff" Blow has sent us a reminder about NashBash 2010 ...... See Below...
Hi ya Pottsie and the TVPB'ers...
Do you know what the most important thing that is missing from our Nash Bash 2010 plans so far is?
The lack of TVPB'ers!!!
Are any of you coming? I know we ain't got many hills, but we have loads to offer you...
Get in quick before all the places are gone!!!
Beers and bikes...
Blow!
Have a look at the NashBash Website for further details and registration forms etc. ....." The Q.U.A.F.F web site is at www.quaffbash.co.uk
Hi ya Pottsie and the TVPB'ers...
Do you know what the most important thing that is missing from our Nash Bash 2010 plans so far is?
The lack of TVPB'ers!!!
Are any of you coming? I know we ain't got many hills, but we have loads to offer you...
Get in quick before all the places are gone!!!
Beers and bikes...
Blow!
Have a look at the NashBash Website for further details and registration forms etc. ....." The Q.U.A.F.F web site is at www.quaffbash.co.uk
Sat 20th Feb 2010
An Invitation from Alistair "MadAl" Cope
I hope you are all well and surviving the winter wet and cold!
Just thought TVPB members might like to check out a charity challenge that I am running for Headway Devon.
Details are here:
http://www.veloventures.co.uk/
Some single track vid on youtube taken last October http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cne74cMHu1M
http://www.headwaydevon.org.uk/-p-89.htm
It’s a fantastic x/c MTB experience and a really good Devon charity to raise money for.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers
Alistair (alistair.cope@veloventures.co.uk)
Friday 19th Feb 2010
A Message from Wang,
Thank you to all those who helped/supported Agnes and myself in our Appeal against the refusal to grant her an entry visa to the UK. We heard the other day that my Appeal had persuaded the High Commission in Ghana that they had made a mistake and they revoked their October decision.
As long as the passport and Appeal papers reach us before the end of March, Agnes will be sat right next to me on my flight home on 12th April!!
An open invitation: as I will have officially retired from teaching and somehow reached the grand old age of 55 both on the 20th April, I invite those with both time and money to go to the evening Newton Abbot horse racing meet, followed by the Tucker's Maltings beer festival on Friday 23rd April.Obviously you will have to fund your own vices, but there should be a good crowd of my various 'friends' and you could actually MAKE some money!!
So, I sincerely thank all those who either wished us luck or signed the(misspelt) petition.
On On!!
I have my VTT here and doing plenty of good rides...but the heat can be a problem...unlike in the UK!!??
Wang
(And apologies from Manky . This message was sent to us last week and I have only just got around to publishing it! Sorry)
New Edition of Birdseye available. Bothways has produced yet another collection of pics and stories exploiting the weaknesses and deficiencies of her bash mates.....like kicking puppies really innit? See edition 11 on the Birdseye page. (There are lots of photos in this one so it's over 3 megabytes and may take a little while to download....please be patient!)
Thank you to all those who helped/supported Agnes and myself in our Appeal against the refusal to grant her an entry visa to the UK. We heard the other day that my Appeal had persuaded the High Commission in Ghana that they had made a mistake and they revoked their October decision.
As long as the passport and Appeal papers reach us before the end of March, Agnes will be sat right next to me on my flight home on 12th April!!
An open invitation: as I will have officially retired from teaching and somehow reached the grand old age of 55 both on the 20th April, I invite those with both time and money to go to the evening Newton Abbot horse racing meet, followed by the Tucker's Maltings beer festival on Friday 23rd April.Obviously you will have to fund your own vices, but there should be a good crowd of my various 'friends' and you could actually MAKE some money!!
So, I sincerely thank all those who either wished us luck or signed the(misspelt) petition.
On On!!
I have my VTT here and doing plenty of good rides...but the heat can be a problem...unlike in the UK!!??
Wang
(And apologies from Manky . This message was sent to us last week and I have only just got around to publishing it! Sorry)
New Edition of Birdseye available. Bothways has produced yet another collection of pics and stories exploiting the weaknesses and deficiencies of her bash mates.....like kicking puppies really innit? See edition 11 on the Birdseye page. (There are lots of photos in this one so it's over 3 megabytes and may take a little while to download....please be patient!)
Wed 17th Feb 2010
Update on Scotland Easter Weekend (2nd to 5th Apr) from Snakey and Dusty.
Well here tis bikers...
Rosetta campsite near Peebles, website: www.rosettaholidaypark.co.uk
(Yes - Pete&Deb - they do dogs!)
(Yes - PetePlumber - they do hookup for tents!)
The owner recommends we book in advance, especially if anyone wants hookup and if we want pitches together. So let me know what you think/how commited you are (now's the time to pin your colours to the mast!)... and we can go ahead!
We won't be setting off til after work Thursday, so will be there mid Friday...
Thinking of Friday - Glentress (red and/or freeride)
Saturday - Innerleithen downhill (uplift places will need to be booked when they come up on the website) or xc (red/black)
Sunday - Glentress (black)
Monday - Ae or Newcastleton?
Rest of the week - we'll be touring the 7stanes if you like to stay on and join us...
Website: www.7stanes.gov.uk
Happy biking!!!
Ali&Snakey
CTC Rides Pottsie wondered whether any bashers would be interested in taking part in a couple of the high profile CTC rides this year. The first is the "Devon Dirt" on Sunday 25th April (starts at 9:30am from Newton Abbot). This is a physically demanding off-road ride, but we understand not highly technical.
Secondly, The "Devon Delight" on Sunday 4th July (starts at 9:00am from Newton Abbot). This is a 100 kilometre road ride.
If interested, contact Graham Brodie. 01626 367977 or 07980 241245. or email brodie@bikerider.com. More details can be found at the CTC Devon website, or click http://www.devondirt.co.uk/ to visit the Devon Dirt Website. The info page for the Devon Delight can be found at http://www.ctcdevon.co.uk/delight_info.htm
Rosetta campsite near Peebles, website: www.rosettaholidaypark.co.uk
(Yes - Pete&Deb - they do dogs!)
(Yes - PetePlumber - they do hookup for tents!)
The owner recommends we book in advance, especially if anyone wants hookup and if we want pitches together. So let me know what you think/how commited you are (now's the time to pin your colours to the mast!)... and we can go ahead!
We won't be setting off til after work Thursday, so will be there mid Friday...
Thinking of Friday - Glentress (red and/or freeride)
Saturday - Innerleithen downhill (uplift places will need to be booked when they come up on the website) or xc (red/black)
Sunday - Glentress (black)
Monday - Ae or Newcastleton?
Rest of the week - we'll be touring the 7stanes if you like to stay on and join us...
Website: www.7stanes.gov.uk
Happy biking!!!
Ali&Snakey
CTC Rides Pottsie wondered whether any bashers would be interested in taking part in a couple of the high profile CTC rides this year. The first is the "Devon Dirt" on Sunday 25th April (starts at 9:30am from Newton Abbot). This is a physically demanding off-road ride, but we understand not highly technical.
Secondly, The "Devon Delight" on Sunday 4th July (starts at 9:00am from Newton Abbot). This is a 100 kilometre road ride.
If interested, contact Graham Brodie. 01626 367977 or 07980 241245. or email brodie@bikerider.com. More details can be found at the CTC Devon website, or click http://www.devondirt.co.uk/ to visit the Devon Dirt Website. The info page for the Devon Delight can be found at http://www.ctcdevon.co.uk/delight_info.htm
Mon 15th Feb 2010
The 2009 "Oscars"
The Oscars awards were held at The Abbrook Social club at Kingsteignton on Valentines day this year. Pottsie managed to maintain the impression that no preparation had been undertaken, but that everything seemed to turn out OK in the event. ( We know better and we'd like to thank Pottsie for all the thought he puts in....)
Regular Award Winners
. Scout Basher of the Year (Kevin "Aga Khan" Hallett)
. Crasher of the Year(John "Pottsie" Potts)
. Most Promising New Basher - Male (David "DVD" Vallender)
. Most Promising New Basher - Female(Sharon "Sat Nav" Cruse)
. Cranker of the Year (best club person)(Peter "Tripey" Exon)
. Dope Pedlar(Nigel "Ingle" Hayman)
. Best Bash Pub(Kings Arms, Kingsteignton)
. Special Achievement Award(Anna "Bothways" Reffel)
. Best Mini Tour(Jack "RJ" Smith - Millionaires)
. Drinker of the Year(Julie "Fallen Woman" Ridd + Bruce "Trucker" Prowse)
. Where are they Now? Award
. Bash Beast - most disgusting Basher(Tony "Broken Man" Ridd)
. Most Disastrous Ride(Cathy "Mash" Gillard)
Special Award Winners
· Stirrer Spoon - Ray "Sturmey Archer" Stacey
· Fat Belly Nosher - Nigel "Ingle" Hayman
· Engineering Officer's Special Award - Lee "Always" Atkinson
· Hospital Case - Rob "Hat Rack" Clifford
· Pottsie's Plinth - Tim "Bucktu" Davenport
· Lost Cause Award - John "Unda" Ware
· Tandem Award - Ian "Blaster" Glendinning + Andrea "Flossie" Wallace
· Womaniser of the Year- Dick "Sticky Dicky" Owen
· Slimmer of the Year - Anna "Bothways Reffel"
· Loser of the Year - Joe " Bobbiball" Bassett
· Sore Arse Award - Brandon "Beano" Gwillam
· Life Time Achievement - John "Pottsie" Potts
See some pics on the photos page.
Bobbiball's weekend photos. We now have a few photos from Bobbiball's weekend. Thanks to Gary Litter (AKA "The Russian") for a photo (among others) of the beatiful snow covered landscape on the previous weekend when the ride was scouted......Unfortunately, the beautiful snow covered landscape changed into a quagmire before the Sunday ride, and at times, Bashers were seen to be carrying their bikes through Knee-deep mud. We haven't received any reports of any missing bashers yet, so we hope everyone got home safely! See some pics on the photos page.
Message from Stonewall re February gravity Extravaganza Hi everyone We promised to get something going for end of Feb.
Tim and Jo and I have come up with "Gravity Extravaganza." It will be at a place called Tryscomb down (spelling not necessary), near the Quantocks, date 28th of February. We all we be supplying our own uplift service. We want to kick off about 9.30 am. So be there for 9.00am. If you are interested please email trevor.jackson@ir.inchcape.co.uk. Uplift service will be some of our own vans and Buzzers camper, so only cost will be fuel for them. Buzz (bless him) will probably not be fit to ride so he will drive all day (like Chris did for us last time) so we will need to be saying a big thanks to him. Tim says the trails are for everybody with no big obstacles to overcome. So ordinary XC steeds will cope ok. More details to follow when we have a better idea of numbers.
Regular Award Winners
. Scout Basher of the Year (Kevin "Aga Khan" Hallett)
. Crasher of the Year(John "Pottsie" Potts)
. Most Promising New Basher - Male (David "DVD" Vallender)
. Most Promising New Basher - Female(Sharon "Sat Nav" Cruse)
. Cranker of the Year (best club person)(Peter "Tripey" Exon)
. Dope Pedlar(Nigel "Ingle" Hayman)
. Best Bash Pub(Kings Arms, Kingsteignton)
. Special Achievement Award(Anna "Bothways" Reffel)
. Best Mini Tour(Jack "RJ" Smith - Millionaires)
. Drinker of the Year(Julie "Fallen Woman" Ridd + Bruce "Trucker" Prowse)
. Where are they Now? Award
. Bash Beast - most disgusting Basher(Tony "Broken Man" Ridd)
. Most Disastrous Ride(Cathy "Mash" Gillard)
Special Award Winners
· Stirrer Spoon - Ray "Sturmey Archer" Stacey
· Fat Belly Nosher - Nigel "Ingle" Hayman
· Engineering Officer's Special Award - Lee "Always" Atkinson
· Hospital Case - Rob "Hat Rack" Clifford
· Pottsie's Plinth - Tim "Bucktu" Davenport
· Lost Cause Award - John "Unda" Ware
· Tandem Award - Ian "Blaster" Glendinning + Andrea "Flossie" Wallace
· Womaniser of the Year- Dick "Sticky Dicky" Owen
· Slimmer of the Year - Anna "Bothways Reffel"
· Loser of the Year - Joe " Bobbiball" Bassett
· Sore Arse Award - Brandon "Beano" Gwillam
· Life Time Achievement - John "Pottsie" Potts
See some pics on the photos page.
Bobbiball's weekend photos. We now have a few photos from Bobbiball's weekend. Thanks to Gary Litter (AKA "The Russian") for a photo (among others) of the beatiful snow covered landscape on the previous weekend when the ride was scouted......Unfortunately, the beautiful snow covered landscape changed into a quagmire before the Sunday ride, and at times, Bashers were seen to be carrying their bikes through Knee-deep mud. We haven't received any reports of any missing bashers yet, so we hope everyone got home safely! See some pics on the photos page.
Message from Stonewall re February gravity Extravaganza Hi everyone We promised to get something going for end of Feb.
Tim and Jo and I have come up with "Gravity Extravaganza." It will be at a place called Tryscomb down (spelling not necessary), near the Quantocks, date 28th of February. We all we be supplying our own uplift service. We want to kick off about 9.30 am. So be there for 9.00am. If you are interested please email trevor.jackson@ir.inchcape.co.uk. Uplift service will be some of our own vans and Buzzers camper, so only cost will be fuel for them. Buzz (bless him) will probably not be fit to ride so he will drive all day (like Chris did for us last time) so we will need to be saying a big thanks to him. Tim says the trails are for everybody with no big obstacles to overcome. So ordinary XC steeds will cope ok. More details to follow when we have a better idea of numbers.
Tuesday 9th Feb 2010
Bobbiball's Exmoor Weekend
A big thankyou to all those who helped make last weekend a great success. Many of you contributed in various ways, but we must recognise Bobbiball....obviously, for naming the weekend,......V2, Hay-Minor, Mayhem and Snakebite, for setting the ride on Saturday, ......Gary Litter (AKA "The Russian") for leading the Sunday ride, .....Spoons, for limiting his destruction of the immediate environment to a chair and several dozen glasses.....Pottsie, for telling jokes and just being Pottsie, .......Buktu, for providing feast after feast seemingly effortlessly......and , of course, Bothways, for doing everything else!
If you feel that you have contributed to the weekend and have not been adequately recognised, you can call the TVPB whingers actionline on OMYGOD346510947856109456094865. calls will cost more than you can afford!
Want new brake pads? Several of us needed to replace brake pads this weekend after the ride in muddy Exmoor red sandstone. Might be worth looking at www.superstarcomponents.com, who supply brake pads (among other bike stuff) at very competitive prices. I ordered some pads on Sunday evening and they arrived on Tuesday morning. Haven't used them yet, but according to the website, the products are sourced from recognised suppliers of high quality pads, so I'm hoping I've got a bargain. If anyone has any comments about the products or service, email webmaster@tvpb.org.uk and I'll post the comments on the site.
If you feel that you have contributed to the weekend and have not been adequately recognised, you can call the TVPB whingers actionline on OMYGOD346510947856109456094865. calls will cost more than you can afford!
Want new brake pads? Several of us needed to replace brake pads this weekend after the ride in muddy Exmoor red sandstone. Might be worth looking at www.superstarcomponents.com, who supply brake pads (among other bike stuff) at very competitive prices. I ordered some pads on Sunday evening and they arrived on Tuesday morning. Haven't used them yet, but according to the website, the products are sourced from recognised suppliers of high quality pads, so I'm hoping I've got a bargain. If anyone has any comments about the products or service, email webmaster@tvpb.org.uk and I'll post the comments on the site.
Tuesday 2nd Feb 2010
Travel to Exford for Bobbiball's weekend
You can see the YHA website for the Exford hostel at http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/south-west-england/hostels/exford/index.aspx. There are maps, descriptions, postcodes, photos and all manner of directions and instructions to get there......Check it out....No excuses now....
Tues 27th Jan 2010
Awards Lunch nearly sold out....Act Now!
Abbrook Caterer can only serve Roast Lunch for 55. We have already sold 47 tickets so if you want to eat, then get your arse in gear Pronto and send Pottsie your voting form and the money. WE ALSO need those trophies that are awarded annually back as soon as possible please.
Mon 26th Jan 2010
A Thankyou Message from Pottsie
A big thankyou to all those Bashers who turned out on Sunday. Brilliant large gathering. Thanks to Blowtorch for running the off road for me. Sturmey Archer also enjoyed it!! (the pub - not the off-road!! Ed) Just sorry that it was all so hectic that I couldn't speak to everyone.
Rides Update. Please see the rides page for updates, including this coming (31st Jan) Sunday's ride
Rides Update. Please see the rides page for updates, including this coming (31st Jan) Sunday's ride
Sat 23rd Jan 2010
Millionaire's Tour 2010
'This years Millionaires Tour is scheduled for Monday 6th September to Sunday 12th September and culminates in a weekend at The Hotel Rembrandt in Weymouth. The tour Monday to Friday is fully subscribed. (you can still look at the flyer here though...it's worth a read...Hatrack's got a quirky sense of humour! ed) However, if anyone (singles or couples), would like to come and stay for the weekend at Weymouth please contact The Raving Hatrack on 07721666750 or moortosea@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible as I have to confirm room requirements by 31st January
The area has some good cycling routes and is ideally situated for exploring Chesil Beach and the South West Coastal paths and gives you a chance to mingle with the Rich & Famous celebrity members of the TVPB.
The price is £113 per person and covers Dinner Bed & Breakfast Friday night / Saturday morning & Bed & Breakfast Saturday night / Sunday morning with accommodation in twin or double rooms. There will be a separate Dinner on Saturday night in a good Restaurant which will need to be paid for separately if you wish to attend.'
On On
The Raving Hatrack
The area has some good cycling routes and is ideally situated for exploring Chesil Beach and the South West Coastal paths and gives you a chance to mingle with the Rich & Famous celebrity members of the TVPB.
The price is £113 per person and covers Dinner Bed & Breakfast Friday night / Saturday morning & Bed & Breakfast Saturday night / Sunday morning with accommodation in twin or double rooms. There will be a separate Dinner on Saturday night in a good Restaurant which will need to be paid for separately if you wish to attend.'
On On
The Raving Hatrack
Friday 22nd Jan 2010
Second Chance to do some tandem riding
Phil Jenkins emailed us at the end of last year asking if anyone would be up for being the pilot for his tandem. (He doesn't see well enough to pilot it himself.) He hasn't had any response so far, but is still keen to go pedalling.....so.....if anyone (Teignmouth area would be good) would like to contact Phil and help him give his tandem some exercise, I'm sure he would be very pleased. Call him on 01626 779877.
Fri 15th Jan 2010
Pottsie's Birthday Bash Sunday 24th Jan
This will take place at the LEY ARMS KENN . Can someone lead the off roaders up to Haldon where there should be plenty to occupy them !! Also can we please refrain from filling up the pub car park and park on the adjoining roads. Roasties will be served shortly after 2 o'clock.
Bash Awards 2009 For those of you (like me!) who have trouble remembering last years events so you can cast your votes for the awards, here is a link to the 2009 rides list. There is a link to last year's news at the top of this page.
A Message from Snakey and Dusty re. Easter 2010 Hi Everyone!!!
We are up for sorting out an Easter biking trip to Scotland if you all want it?!
There's all the stuff we've done before and also we hear that Ae has a great red run now (as well as the downhill) and there is also a great private centre at Drumlanrig Castle nearby, so plenty to choose from.
For now, all we need to know is if you're up 4 it and if you're OK with last year's campsite, then we'll fill in the details to suit...
Snakey&Dusty X
Bash Awards 2009 For those of you (like me!) who have trouble remembering last years events so you can cast your votes for the awards, here is a link to the 2009 rides list. There is a link to last year's news at the top of this page.
A Message from Snakey and Dusty re. Easter 2010 Hi Everyone!!!
We are up for sorting out an Easter biking trip to Scotland if you all want it?!
There's all the stuff we've done before and also we hear that Ae has a great red run now (as well as the downhill) and there is also a great private centre at Drumlanrig Castle nearby, so plenty to choose from.
For now, all we need to know is if you're up 4 it and if you're OK with last year's campsite, then we'll fill in the details to suit...
Snakey&Dusty X
Thurs 14th Jan 2010
Update from Bothways re. Sunday's (17th Jan) ride from Exmouth
Hi all, due to the continuing unsettled weather conditions I will do the sunday ride from the Holly Tree as planned with food at the pub instead of my place, at 14:30. There will be an off road ride lead by blow torch and the road ride lead by myself or bin bag bob. Look forward to seeing as many bashers that brave the elements to make it to Exmouth
Sat 9th Jan 2010
The 2009 Awards Ceremony. A Message from our Leader.
This year we want to hold our OSCARS 2009 @the Abbrook Centre Kingsteignton. (opp the open air swimming pool). Unfortunately, it is already booked for the 31st January, so I have decided to move the awards back two weeks. They will now be held at Abbrook on Sunday 14th February. (i.e Valentines Day !!) A Roast 2 course lunch will be available for £6. HOWEVER, if you fill in the official voting form and send it to arrive by Feb 7th (very latest) then you will only need to pay £4 --- that is provided you enclose £4 with your votes, and that you are a FULLY PAID-UP TVPB Member. Non Voters, Non Members and applications received after Feb 7th will have to pay £6 if they want the lunch.
Ride On. POTTSIE.
The voting/booking form can be downloaded in .pdf format or .rtf format. Print out, fill in and send to Pottsie soonest!!
Next Sunday's ride (17th Jan). A message from Bothways. Hi all. As you all know its my chilli and curry ride this coming sunday 17th January. If, like us, you havn't cycled yet this year due to the weather, you might not want to try to get over to Exmouth. So, if the weather miraculously gets better and the snow goes, I will do the chilli and curry from mine as normal. If not I'll get the Holly Tree to put us some chips on. Update on Wednesday 13th, so check out the website again nearer the time.
Ride On. POTTSIE.
The voting/booking form can be downloaded in .pdf format or .rtf format. Print out, fill in and send to Pottsie soonest!!
Next Sunday's ride (17th Jan). A message from Bothways. Hi all. As you all know its my chilli and curry ride this coming sunday 17th January. If, like us, you havn't cycled yet this year due to the weather, you might not want to try to get over to Exmouth. So, if the weather miraculously gets better and the snow goes, I will do the chilli and curry from mine as normal. If not I'll get the Holly Tree to put us some chips on. Update on Wednesday 13th, so check out the website again nearer the time.
Thurs 7th Jan 2010
Upcoming "Mud and Sweat" event on Woodbury Common
The next event is being held at Woodbury Common, near Exeter on Sunday 31st January, with the following event taking place near Plymouth on the 28th March. For more information and an entry form, please look online at www.mudandsweat.com or phone 07971 423280.
Friday 1st Jan 2010
Happy New Year Everyone.
We have a brand new news page for 2010. The previous items can be seen by clicking the 2009 News link above this text. To get back to this page, click the News tab at the top of the page....Simples!
There's no news yet.........
Except that we had a call from Satanic today, who has been in hospital, having had a fall in Exeter at the end of November. He did some damage to his back, but has had an operation and is now home, and up and about with the aid of crutches. He's hoping to make the Bash awards at the end of January though.
There's no news yet.........
Except that we had a call from Satanic today, who has been in hospital, having had a fall in Exeter at the end of November. He did some damage to his back, but has had an operation and is now home, and up and about with the aid of crutches. He's hoping to make the Bash awards at the end of January though.