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Thurs 23rd May 2013
Tweedledee and Kwikfit's Bristol to London Bike Ride.
Just to let you know that Kwikfit and I completed our 121 mile ride just after 12.30pm on Sunday after an overnight stop at Reading. We'd coped with:-
1. 100+ walkers on the canal towpath near Devizes - do they leave their ears and brains at home?
2. a blowout between Marlborough and Newbury - thank goodness for our support team ... Tweedledum!
3. merging with a cycling time trial between Reading and Maidenhead - everyone passing us at a rate of knots - not surprisingly!
4. a second blowout at Hammersmith Broadway.
Many thanks to the bashers who've donated - we now have £300+ for Prostate Cancer U.K. If you would like to donate please go to www.justgiving.com/ian-ceely where, as a tax payer, your donation will be worth more.
Thanks for the support from the club.
Tweedledee
1. 100+ walkers on the canal towpath near Devizes - do they leave their ears and brains at home?
2. a blowout between Marlborough and Newbury - thank goodness for our support team ... Tweedledum!
3. merging with a cycling time trial between Reading and Maidenhead - everyone passing us at a rate of knots - not surprisingly!
4. a second blowout at Hammersmith Broadway.
Many thanks to the bashers who've donated - we now have £300+ for Prostate Cancer U.K. If you would like to donate please go to www.justgiving.com/ian-ceely where, as a tax payer, your donation will be worth more.
Thanks for the support from the club.
Tweedledee
Sat 18th May 2013
Pottsie's Exeter Bridges Ride
First let me say Thankyou to the 27 Bashers who supported my annual "Novelty Exeter Bash" and their kind comments after the ride in the pub (Great Chips) . It makes all the time & effort put into planning it worthwhile.
So - Here are the Facts :- The ride was 18 plus miles long and it took us a full 2 hrs to complete with No Pub Stop! There were 39 Bridges/Crossings + 1 level crossing: 9 of which are UNDER though in fairness No 3 was an Archway and No's 27 & 30 were under footbridges. Of the 30 crossings OVER No's 4,5,7,& 9 were minor crossings and No's 2 & 39 were the same bridge repeated.
If I'm spared I'll try to do even better in May 2014 with a variation of Thursday's route. One regret about last night's Bash is that we only had 5 soldiers of the "other kind" ~ Mustang, Mudsie, Dooty, Flossie & Big Ears. Despite the fact that this Bash is never totally "fast & furious" and is meant to appeal to no tails and the K & S troops.
Finally I'd like to say that "novelty Bash rides" are always welcome as they make a change from our normal format. So if you've got an idea for something that's a bit different or new then don't be frightened to book a date and try it!!
Pottsie.
So - Here are the Facts :- The ride was 18 plus miles long and it took us a full 2 hrs to complete with No Pub Stop! There were 39 Bridges/Crossings + 1 level crossing: 9 of which are UNDER though in fairness No 3 was an Archway and No's 27 & 30 were under footbridges. Of the 30 crossings OVER No's 4,5,7,& 9 were minor crossings and No's 2 & 39 were the same bridge repeated.
If I'm spared I'll try to do even better in May 2014 with a variation of Thursday's route. One regret about last night's Bash is that we only had 5 soldiers of the "other kind" ~ Mustang, Mudsie, Dooty, Flossie & Big Ears. Despite the fact that this Bash is never totally "fast & furious" and is meant to appeal to no tails and the K & S troops.
Finally I'd like to say that "novelty Bash rides" are always welcome as they make a change from our normal format. So if you've got an idea for something that's a bit different or new then don't be frightened to book a date and try it!!
Pottsie.
Sun 12th May 2012
Next Sunday's ride from the Shipwrights Arms at Shaldon
Lord Stretch and Diamond Lil are setting a road ride, Plugger will lead an off-road route.
Wed 8th May 2013
Plugger has set up a Facebook page for the Bash.....
which has 43 members already! This should allow bashers the facility to communicate directly with each other and share information on rides and events and also to post photos. It also includes a link to the website... hopefully it will prove useful to all, though one has to be on Facebook to access the group. Just log on to Facebook and search for Teign Valley Pedal Bashers.
Fri 26th Apr 2013
Fancy a try-out on a 29er??
The Bike Shed are doing a demo day up at Haldon this weekend (Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm) where you can try out 29ers of various makes, and also some £600 hardtails. you can get details at their website at http://www.bikeshed.uk.com/29er-history, or from their Facebook Events page
Sun 21st Apr 2013
Scoop!!! Donna and Sanders engaged!!
Hello magazine will be gutted... You heard it here first. We hear that Mad (Donna) and Sanders who may not be familiar to all of the road riders, but are well known to all the Green Badgers and those of a muddy disposition, have announced their engagement. Very best wishes from us all.
Just giving to good causes.... C'mon chaps... dig deep in your pockets and support Debacle and Tweedledee, who are both doing long rides in order to raise money for very worthwhile charities. Debacle is cycling a 500 mile route across the Pyrenees on the famous Camino Frances Pilgrim route raising money for "Medic Malawi" which provides healthcare and education for a community in Malawi. Tweedledee is cycling with her son Ian from Bristol to London to raise money for prostate cancer research. Visit their "justGiving" pages to donate. Debacle's page here, and Tweedledee's page here.
Just giving to good causes.... C'mon chaps... dig deep in your pockets and support Debacle and Tweedledee, who are both doing long rides in order to raise money for very worthwhile charities. Debacle is cycling a 500 mile route across the Pyrenees on the famous Camino Frances Pilgrim route raising money for "Medic Malawi" which provides healthcare and education for a community in Malawi. Tweedledee is cycling with her son Ian from Bristol to London to raise money for prostate cancer research. Visit their "justGiving" pages to donate. Debacle's page here, and Tweedledee's page here.
Sat 20th Apr 2013
Stephen Lee Farmer's Christening. A Report from Blaster
Pottsie had given me strict order that Steve would be named SLEEFER from letters in his name.
Unfortunately the naming ceremony was hijacked by the bashers present (led by Sturmey Archer) and it was decided by democratic vote that Steve becomes SMALLHOLDING (I think a type of Farmer... not what is under his Lycra pants!)
At one stage he was nearly TITMASTER due to being a teacher of IT!
I have informed our CO that I found it impossible to obey his order due to a mutiny!
Thanks to Nightlight for the pic.
Thanks to Nightlight for the pic.
Fri 12th Apr 2013
Easter weekend in Wales
Just a couple of pics here, but you can see more on Mayhem's and Faggots' Facebook pages... Great weekend. Some snow on the trails at Machynlleth and Penmachno (which made staying upright challenging at times), but the Coed y Brenin trails all clear. Thanks to Mayhem for the pics.
Lost a helmet? Licker and Dooty found a cycle helmet (Grey with "Bad Boy" logo) at the Starcross Fishing and Cruising club after the birthday celebrations on Sunday. If it's yours, give Licker (Stuart) a call on 07771 966129 to arrange return.
Lost a helmet? Licker and Dooty found a cycle helmet (Grey with "Bad Boy" logo) at the Starcross Fishing and Cruising club after the birthday celebrations on Sunday. If it's yours, give Licker (Stuart) a call on 07771 966129 to arrange return.
Tues 9th Apr 2013
A message from Sticky Dickie
Many thanks to Pottsie for organising the wonderful surprise party on Sunday with special thanks to Poppy, Bed Pig , Diamond Lill, Mash, Fallen Woman and anyone else for laying on the excellent spread .
Also to thank so many bashers for turning up to make it a special occasion for Bed Pig and myself.
Thanks,
Sticky. =
Thanks,
Sticky. =
Tues 2nd Apr 2013
New Tuesday evening F.A.R.T.s list.
Aunt Sally has arranged a programme of rides for Tuesday evenings which you can see by clicking here, or following the links from the rides tab at the top of the page.
Fri 22nd Mar 2013
Spring Birdseye issue now available
Another collection of fascinating trivia and libel from our very own Bothways. Click on the "Birdseye" tab at the top of the page and select "Birds Eye View Issue 19" to see.
Fri 15th Mar 2013
Ideford Pub scoops top TVPB honour.
The Royal Oak at Ideford beat some strong competition to win the TVPB "Pub of the Year" award again this year. Phil and Caroline (pictured)always do us very well, and the award is a small way of showing our appreciation. (not quite as good as buying huge quantities of beer, obviously, but hopefully, we do a bit of that too!!
Diddy's getting down and dirty to raise money for Hospiscare! Good Luck to Diddy on Saturday when she takes part in the Rock Solid Assault Course Race http://www.rocksolidrace.com/ at Escot Park. She has set up a team of 4. Its going to be a cold wet day for her as she bravely crawls through mud, wades through icy lakes, dodges fire, water cannons, and crawls under barbed wire and just surviving what ever else they throw at her!! She is doing it all in aid of Hospiscare. If anyone feels they would like to support her with a donation her web page is http://www.justgiving.com/DiddyBoard.
Off-road on Sun 17th March Tripey is going to lead an off-road ride from the Royal Oak, South Brent this Sunday.
Diddy's getting down and dirty to raise money for Hospiscare! Good Luck to Diddy on Saturday when she takes part in the Rock Solid Assault Course Race http://www.rocksolidrace.com/ at Escot Park. She has set up a team of 4. Its going to be a cold wet day for her as she bravely crawls through mud, wades through icy lakes, dodges fire, water cannons, and crawls under barbed wire and just surviving what ever else they throw at her!! She is doing it all in aid of Hospiscare. If anyone feels they would like to support her with a donation her web page is http://www.justgiving.com/DiddyBoard.
Off-road on Sun 17th March Tripey is going to lead an off-road ride from the Royal Oak, South Brent this Sunday.
Mon 25th Feb 2013
Kathy Fox's Bash Christening.
In keeping with tradition, Kathy Fox was christened with her "Bash Handle" after the ride she organised from the Dartmouth Inn, Totnes, on Sunday 24th Feb.
She will be known as "Minty" in keeping with that long established brand of FOX, which has for many years been producing clear, pure, Glacier Mints ~ totally in keeping with our Kathy's character.
This was despite a last desperate effort on the part of King Stirrer Sturmey Archer to have her named "Fox Hat" after that splendid old joke featuring the Queen & Prince Charles, and comments on TV & the press relative to the his very strange choice of headwear on a Royal Visit.
Q. Whare are you orf to today Charlie??
P.C I'm orf to Middelsborar, Mater!
Q Whare the foks that ??
P.C Thankyou Mater, will do! ~ and so ~ he turns up in a rather splendid Fox Hat!!
Ride On - Pottsie
Capt Tonto's special award On Sunday 24th Feb Tonto was presented with the following award cup.
"Soldiers of the other Kind" ~ Top TVVAT - Captain Frances "Tonto" Popley.
In recognition for all the work she puts in, and what she achieves on behalf of myself and TVPB. She is now, quite rightly, our highest ranked, and most respected female officer. Small in stature, but huge in enthusiasm and performance.
Ride on Pottsie
She will be known as "Minty" in keeping with that long established brand of FOX, which has for many years been producing clear, pure, Glacier Mints ~ totally in keeping with our Kathy's character.
This was despite a last desperate effort on the part of King Stirrer Sturmey Archer to have her named "Fox Hat" after that splendid old joke featuring the Queen & Prince Charles, and comments on TV & the press relative to the his very strange choice of headwear on a Royal Visit.
Q. Whare are you orf to today Charlie??
P.C I'm orf to Middelsborar, Mater!
Q Whare the foks that ??
P.C Thankyou Mater, will do! ~ and so ~ he turns up in a rather splendid Fox Hat!!
Ride On - Pottsie
Capt Tonto's special award On Sunday 24th Feb Tonto was presented with the following award cup.
"Soldiers of the other Kind" ~ Top TVVAT - Captain Frances "Tonto" Popley.
In recognition for all the work she puts in, and what she achieves on behalf of myself and TVPB. She is now, quite rightly, our highest ranked, and most respected female officer. Small in stature, but huge in enthusiasm and performance.
Ride on Pottsie
Fri 22nd Feb 2013
TVPB in the news!
You may want to rush out and buy a copy of the Mid-Devon Advertiser/Teignmouth Post, which is out today.
There's a good pic of the Oscar award winners, complete with full names. In time this edition may well become a collectors item!
Hash/Bash at Parkers Farm? A message from Bobbiball. The Teign Valley Hash are having a camping weekend at Parkers Farm (Ashburton) on the weekend of 12th to 14th of April. If there is enough interest from the Bash, I'll organise an off/on road ride on the Saturday (anybody else who would like to help?) Email me bobbiball@tvpb.org.uk or call 07766764900 for further details. You can see the details for the weekend on the TVH website http://www.tvh3.org Click on the links at the right of the page labelled "Gispert Gallop" for the flyer and registration form.
Hash/Bash at Parkers Farm? A message from Bobbiball. The Teign Valley Hash are having a camping weekend at Parkers Farm (Ashburton) on the weekend of 12th to 14th of April. If there is enough interest from the Bash, I'll organise an off/on road ride on the Saturday (anybody else who would like to help?) Email me bobbiball@tvpb.org.uk or call 07766764900 for further details. You can see the details for the weekend on the TVH website http://www.tvh3.org Click on the links at the right of the page labelled "Gispert Gallop" for the flyer and registration form.
Wed 20th Feb 2013
Minehead pics
Many thanks to the Kiwi, Diddy and Bothways for sending some pics of Bobbiball's Minehead bash earlier this month. You can see them by clicking the appropriate link on the photos page.
Tues 19th Feb 2013
Dinky 15
The annual Dinky tour to Brittany will be early May this year. Out Wednesday overnight 1 May, back Monday afternoon 6 May (Bank Holiday). The usual mix of crap food, overcrowded cycle tracks, childish company, cramped accommodation and inflated prices. Mostly cross-country off-road, but as ever, some may ride 72 miles on road to the house. Likely cost in the range £120-£140 to include all food, booze, ferry, cabin, but excluding lunches. Limited to 16, and that will mean some in tents or campers. Book with Dandy.
A New Arrival. Congratulations to Laura and Killkenny. Here's a very happy message from KillKenny and Laura Parker. "Could you let everyone know our baby girl was born at 5.43 this morning - weight 6lbs 2oz. Her name is joy Lillian Jane Parker. We are all doing fine!"
A New Arrival. Congratulations to Laura and Killkenny. Here's a very happy message from KillKenny and Laura Parker. "Could you let everyone know our baby girl was born at 5.43 this morning - weight 6lbs 2oz. Her name is joy Lillian Jane Parker. We are all doing fine!"
Sun 17th Feb 2013
Bash Awards 2012
A grand day for the awards... A tad windy, but dry and even sunny at times! The Welcome Inn provided a slap-up carvery, and Pottsie was on sparkling form... The jokes seem to get better every year. (Or maybe it's just the way he tells 'em!)
List of award winners below;
TVVATs Special helpers of the bash
Anna (Bothways) Reffell Birdseye,
Shirley (Poppy) Ware Cakes + general assistance,
Andrea (Flossie) Wallace Collecting money on Thursday nights,
Sally (Mustang Sally) Pike Collecting Bash Tax + record keeping.
Stirrer Spoon Raymond (Sturmey Archer) Stacey
Drinker of the Year Gary (Gassa) Clifford
Helping Hand Award Jon (Aunt Sally) Sell for riding to the Xmas bash on a penny farthing.
Most Promising New Basher, Female Kathy Fox
Most Promising New Basher, Male Jon (Plugger) Dykes
Cranky Knee Award (presented by Bobby Ball) - Tony (Broken Man) Ridd
Engineering Officers Award (presented by Aunt Sally) Tim (Bucktu) Davenport
Pottsies Plinth Ruth (Mayhem) Arkle
Dope Pedlar of the Year (presented by Ingle) Cathy (Mash) Gillard
Tours Award Antony (Dandy) Nicholls for running 14 Dinky Tours
Tandem Award Linda (Big Ears) Slade + Mike (Noddy) Slade
Special Achievement Award Rob (Hat Rack) Clifford
Mike (Farther) Wareham Memorial Glide Award Female Julie (Fallen Woman) Ridd
Mike (Farther) Wareham Memorial Glide Award Male Doug (Manky) Flack
Best Bash Pub 31 club (Thursdays) Royal Oak, Ideford
Best Bash Pub (Sundays) Hank,The Beach Hotel, Exmouth
Hospital Case Lee (Always) Atkinson
Crasher of the Year off road Manky
Crasher of the Year on road Jack (RJ) Smith
Most Disastrous Off Road Ride Joe (Kamikaze) Arkle
Most Disastrous On Road Ride Bob (Bin Bag Bob) Board
Best Bash All Rounder Joe (Bobbiball) Bassett
Scout Basher of the Year Off Road Peter (Rubber) Jones
Scout Basher of the Year On Road Ian (Blaster) Glendinning
Cranker of the Year 2012 Richard (Sticky Dicky) Owen
A grand day for the awards... A tad windy, but dry and even sunny at times! The Welcome Inn provided a slap-up carvery, and Pottsie was on sparkling form... The jokes seem to get better every year. (Or maybe it's just the way he tells 'em!)
List of award winners below;
TVVATs Special helpers of the bash
Anna (Bothways) Reffell Birdseye,
Shirley (Poppy) Ware Cakes + general assistance,
Andrea (Flossie) Wallace Collecting money on Thursday nights,
Sally (Mustang Sally) Pike Collecting Bash Tax + record keeping.
Stirrer Spoon Raymond (Sturmey Archer) Stacey
Drinker of the Year Gary (Gassa) Clifford
Helping Hand Award Jon (Aunt Sally) Sell for riding to the Xmas bash on a penny farthing.
Most Promising New Basher, Female Kathy Fox
Most Promising New Basher, Male Jon (Plugger) Dykes
Cranky Knee Award (presented by Bobby Ball) - Tony (Broken Man) Ridd
Engineering Officers Award (presented by Aunt Sally) Tim (Bucktu) Davenport
Pottsies Plinth Ruth (Mayhem) Arkle
Dope Pedlar of the Year (presented by Ingle) Cathy (Mash) Gillard
Tours Award Antony (Dandy) Nicholls for running 14 Dinky Tours
Tandem Award Linda (Big Ears) Slade + Mike (Noddy) Slade
Special Achievement Award Rob (Hat Rack) Clifford
Mike (Farther) Wareham Memorial Glide Award Female Julie (Fallen Woman) Ridd
Mike (Farther) Wareham Memorial Glide Award Male Doug (Manky) Flack
Best Bash Pub 31 club (Thursdays) Royal Oak, Ideford
Best Bash Pub (Sundays) Hank,The Beach Hotel, Exmouth
Hospital Case Lee (Always) Atkinson
Crasher of the Year off road Manky
Crasher of the Year on road Jack (RJ) Smith
Most Disastrous Off Road Ride Joe (Kamikaze) Arkle
Most Disastrous On Road Ride Bob (Bin Bag Bob) Board
Best Bash All Rounder Joe (Bobbiball) Bassett
Scout Basher of the Year Off Road Peter (Rubber) Jones
Scout Basher of the Year On Road Ian (Blaster) Glendinning
Cranker of the Year 2012 Richard (Sticky Dicky) Owen
Thur 7th Feb 2013
Fancy a trip to visit Old Fart?
On a surprise visit to a bash at Lympstone last year Roy Stoyle (Old
Fart) enquired if we would like to visit him in France this year? Moving
on from this we are considering an expedition to see Roy in May.
The dates in mind are from Friday 17th May to Friday/Saturday 24/25th May inclusive. Travelling by ferry Plymouth - Roscoff overnight and daylight return sailing.
Roy's pad is some 84 miles from Roscoff down Southwards. The proposed tour will be an gentle 'off road' extravaganza! More details will be available in the next few days, in the meantime to gauge interest please contact either Bin Bag Bob (bob@pikeward.co.uk) or the Old Fart (roystoyle@hotmail.com)
On.On. BBB
The dates in mind are from Friday 17th May to Friday/Saturday 24/25th May inclusive. Travelling by ferry Plymouth - Roscoff overnight and daylight return sailing.
Roy's pad is some 84 miles from Roscoff down Southwards. The proposed tour will be an gentle 'off road' extravaganza! More details will be available in the next few days, in the meantime to gauge interest please contact either Bin Bag Bob (bob@pikeward.co.uk) or the Old Fart (roystoyle@hotmail.com)
On.On. BBB
Tues 5th Feb 2013
Bobbiball Weekend "Raving Success"
It was a great weekend, but it could have been so different.... After months of the heaviest rainfall for years, with the ground sodden and in the middle of winter, Exmoor could have been a very inhospitable place. But Bobbiball must have friends in high places! The sun shone on us all day Saturday, and although cloudier on Sunday, stayed dry. Thanks, as always, to Bothways, Allways and Buktu, for their tireless work in organising and catering for the ravening horde. Thanks also to Hank and the Tweedles for their help with food and leading the road rides respectively. And, obviously, to Bobbiball for turning up!
A special mention for Timotei and Scrubber, who laid two brilliantly marked trails. The marks really were brilliant... (Where did they get that paint?.. Chernobyl?? ) Some of the trails were laid in the evening when it was dark, with Tim riding some of the tracks, and meeting Jo to drive between the offroad sections. Anyone who's laid a trail like this knows that it's hard work and time-consuming, so very many thanks on behalf of all of us for all of the effort and research that went in to setting two really excellent rides.
Music was provided via Unda's old NAD amplifier (almost a tradition now) which, these days, is only equipped with one speaker. But the volume was still good enough to shake the rafters a little, so Ken the Rave and friends strutted their stuff 'till the early hours.
On a more sombre note, an allegation of "match fixing" was made. A quiz hosted by Tweedle-Dee was won by a team captained by Tweedle-Dum. In one round of twenty six questions, Tweedle-Dum's team answered every question correctly!! These are Pedal Bashers! That just can't be right can it??
Nepotism, cheating, drug-taking and flatulence were all vehemently denied by both parties of course..... but give it a few years.... Could be Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce all over again!
Finally, please could you send any pics to Manky so we can put some on the site? We don't have any yet, and I know there were some good pics taken. The usual fee will be paid for any photographs used. Thanks in advance to any of you who contribute.
A special mention for Timotei and Scrubber, who laid two brilliantly marked trails. The marks really were brilliant... (Where did they get that paint?.. Chernobyl?? ) Some of the trails were laid in the evening when it was dark, with Tim riding some of the tracks, and meeting Jo to drive between the offroad sections. Anyone who's laid a trail like this knows that it's hard work and time-consuming, so very many thanks on behalf of all of us for all of the effort and research that went in to setting two really excellent rides.
Music was provided via Unda's old NAD amplifier (almost a tradition now) which, these days, is only equipped with one speaker. But the volume was still good enough to shake the rafters a little, so Ken the Rave and friends strutted their stuff 'till the early hours.
On a more sombre note, an allegation of "match fixing" was made. A quiz hosted by Tweedle-Dee was won by a team captained by Tweedle-Dum. In one round of twenty six questions, Tweedle-Dum's team answered every question correctly!! These are Pedal Bashers! That just can't be right can it??
Nepotism, cheating, drug-taking and flatulence were all vehemently denied by both parties of course..... but give it a few years.... Could be Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce all over again!
Finally, please could you send any pics to Manky so we can put some on the site? We don't have any yet, and I know there were some good pics taken. The usual fee will be paid for any photographs used. Thanks in advance to any of you who contribute.
Mon 28th Jan 2013
Bobbiball promoted to Corporal
Sharp-eyed Bobbiball noticed that the rides list was approaching a landmark count of 2000 next week, prompting the C.O. to rummage in his archives (that's not a euphemism) and check the numbers. The true count as of the 30th December 2012 was found to be 1956, so the rides list this year has been adjusted to reflect this. The exact cause of the error is unknown, but it is believed to date back to around 2003. The landmark 2000th ride will now be towards the end of May.
Good news for Bobbiball though. In recognition of his sterling work, Pottsie has promoted him to Corporal, with all the privileges and resposibilities the rank entails. The British Army website lists the responsibilities of the rank as follows.
"Corporal: After 6-8 years, and depending on ability to lead, promotion from Lance Corporal to Corporal typically follows. In this rank additional trade and instructor qualifications can be gained. Corporals are given command of more soldiers and equipment such as tanks and guns."
Many congratulations to him, but in view of the possibility that Corporal Ball may be given command of tanks and guns, caution is advised when he is in the vicinity!
Good news for Bobbiball though. In recognition of his sterling work, Pottsie has promoted him to Corporal, with all the privileges and resposibilities the rank entails. The British Army website lists the responsibilities of the rank as follows.
"Corporal: After 6-8 years, and depending on ability to lead, promotion from Lance Corporal to Corporal typically follows. In this rank additional trade and instructor qualifications can be gained. Corporals are given command of more soldiers and equipment such as tanks and guns."
Many congratulations to him, but in view of the possibility that Corporal Ball may be given command of tanks and guns, caution is advised when he is in the vicinity!
Sat 26th Jan 2013
Bike for sale
Dawes 301 hybrid. Medium/large frame size, 21 speed, fully refurbished with lots of new parts. £100 with a years warranty!
Contact Aunt Sally on 07971 991625
You can see a larger photo by clicking this link
Contact Aunt Sally on 07971 991625
You can see a larger photo by clicking this link
Mon 21st Jan 2013
Ride from the Anchor Inn, Chudleigh Knighton. 10th Feb.
The Tweedles will be setting a road ride on 10th Feb. Any volunteers to lead an off-road group?
Sat 19th Jan 2013
Dusty and Snakebites Easter Trip to Wales. 29th March - 1st April.
XC rides including Climach-X trail in Dyfi Forest and Coed Y Brenin trails centre.
Staying at Dolgun Uchaf Campsite and Bunk House near Dolgellau.
If you wish to be included in bunkhouse booking then contact Mayhem.
if haven't been before and you want a sneak preview of the trails, you can look at the websites for the ClimachX trail at Dyfi Forest and Coed Y Brennin trail centres by clicking on the links.
There's an option to have B&B too. Its the same phone number as below, and a single room is £38/night or a double is £75/night.
Torrent Walk Campsite
Dolgun Uchaf
Snowdonia
Coed Y Brenin
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
LL40 2AB Tel: 01341 422269
Bobbiball's new "tipple" Bobbiball joined the bash Thursday night - but decided to short cut to the pub to save the long and fast full bash run - but he fell off on route to the pub. Luckily, some kindly Bashers clubbed together to buy him a pint of - 'falls over' to help his spirits. Thanks to Nightlight for the pic.
XC rides including Climach-X trail in Dyfi Forest and Coed Y Brenin trails centre.
Staying at Dolgun Uchaf Campsite and Bunk House near Dolgellau.
If you wish to be included in bunkhouse booking then contact Mayhem.
if haven't been before and you want a sneak preview of the trails, you can look at the websites for the ClimachX trail at Dyfi Forest and Coed Y Brennin trail centres by clicking on the links.
There's an option to have B&B too. Its the same phone number as below, and a single room is £38/night or a double is £75/night.
Torrent Walk Campsite
Dolgun Uchaf
Snowdonia
Coed Y Brenin
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
LL40 2AB Tel: 01341 422269
Bobbiball's new "tipple" Bobbiball joined the bash Thursday night - but decided to short cut to the pub to save the long and fast full bash run - but he fell off on route to the pub. Luckily, some kindly Bashers clubbed together to buy him a pint of - 'falls over' to help his spirits. Thanks to Nightlight for the pic.
Sun 13th Jan 2013
"Lucky Escape" for basher in naming ceremony.
John Dykes set an excellent virgin ride today, and managed to have the sun shine too... a rare treat in recent times. Then, of course, came his naming.
Pottsie eventually named him "Plugger" (with reference to the little Dutch boy who plugged the dyke with his finger) , but only after a lucky escape..... from Sturmey Archers mischievious suggestions. (Just don't ask... He's so naughty, that Sturmey Archer!!)
So... Plugger it is! Welcome!! (Photo courtesy of Bothways)
Pottsie eventually named him "Plugger" (with reference to the little Dutch boy who plugged the dyke with his finger) , but only after a lucky escape..... from Sturmey Archers mischievious suggestions. (Just don't ask... He's so naughty, that Sturmey Archer!!)
So... Plugger it is! Welcome!! (Photo courtesy of Bothways)
Fri 11th Jan 2013
Cycling in the news!
Two very different links here. Serious item from the Guardian about the antipathy between cyclists and motorists.
And on a completely different note, some scary urban downhill footage (from Mexico I think). Looking at the video, It makes you wonder how these guys survive long enough to develop their bike riding skills. Thanks to Dandy and Blaster for sending them.
Pie and Pint night. Tonto is organising a Pie and Pint night at the Crown and Sceptre, St Marychurch, on the 7th March. Provisionally, Cost £5 each. Choice of 3 pies + numerous ales.
You don't have to partake of a pie, there will be the usual ride. Yes there will be a veggie option + yes you can have a drink other than a pint. The number of pies will have to be booked so cash in advance only. So break open that piggy-bank and get that fiver out! Details will be firmed up nearer the date.
And on a completely different note, some scary urban downhill footage (from Mexico I think). Looking at the video, It makes you wonder how these guys survive long enough to develop their bike riding skills. Thanks to Dandy and Blaster for sending them.
Pie and Pint night. Tonto is organising a Pie and Pint night at the Crown and Sceptre, St Marychurch, on the 7th March. Provisionally, Cost £5 each. Choice of 3 pies + numerous ales.
You don't have to partake of a pie, there will be the usual ride. Yes there will be a veggie option + yes you can have a drink other than a pint. The number of pies will have to be booked so cash in advance only. So break open that piggy-bank and get that fiver out! Details will be firmed up nearer the date.
Tues 1st Jan 2013
Happy New Year. A message from Pottsie
A very Happy, Healthy and hopefully Wealthy New Year to you all.
2013 is upon us and the Bash embarks into its 21st year with our current years subscriptions having been paid by 90 conscripts ~ 31 of whom are "soldiers of the other kind" i.e. no tails. So it's a nicely balanced band of troops.
Incredibly, we have now logged up 1990 rides (plus over 200 f.a.r.t. meets) and 2013 will see us flag up 2000. Also, we still have over a dozen regular riders who took part in the first 10 rides way back in the spring and summer of 1993. I think we can look forward to the future even though the Bash has somewhat changed over that period of time. Let's face it, change is inevitable so we need to embrace it and make the best of it.
As we are not officially a "Club" we dont do A.G.M.'s, Committee meetings, balance sheets, rules & regulations etc. We like to think of ourselves as more of a sort of "Barmy Army" run and supported by a loyal band of TVVAT's. I know what this may look like but, believe me, it stands for Teign Valley Very Active Troops. Like so many other organisations they are, in the main,an ageing band. We need to attract new younger people in the hope that they too will be enthused by TVPB's aims and priciples. So much so that they will eventually become the next generation of TVVAT's thus securing our longevity.
The current troop of TVVAT's are as follows and I want to identify and thank them, in particular, for their help and assistance, not only in 2012, but over many TVPB years.
Aunt Sally (Engineering Officer, Bike Bits & No2 Tax Collector)
Blaster (Deputy C.O. Bash Landie and Camping a la Ferme)
Flossie (Landie Driver, Food whipper & Head counter)
Bobbiball (TVVAT of low rank-BUT-famously creator of the Fab winter weekends so aptly named after him)
Bothways (Birdseye editor, Bobbiball w/e's aided by Allways + hospital care for those wounded in active service)
Bin Bag Bob (Booze Cruises & lots of them too!!)
Bucktu (Catering Officer, Nobody's been poisoned-yet)
Dandy (Senior M.O. Officers only. Furiously Fast. Speciality, Lower Torso) and Brittany Bashing via 14 Dinky Tours.
Debacle (M.O. non commissioned ranks. Speciality, Self Destruction)
Mayhem (Most able & sympathetic M.O. Speciality, Head Bangers)
Hatrack (Brigade Bus Driver & Wit - now Millionaires Tours too)
Lord Stretch & Diamond Lil (Wealth Tour Operators ~ Millionaires & Italy)
Manky (Web Master Supreme - But daft enough to ride with Dandy)
Mudsie (C.O's Long Serving P.A. Speciality weight training & chocolate)
Mustang Sally (Leading Tax Collector and Bash membership records)
Noddy & Big Ears (Quarter Master Bash clothing, origination & sales)
RJ (Entertainments Officer,Song Master & Joker. Speciality, Denzil & founder of the Millionaires Tour.)
Poppy (Sherry, Cakes & Cash Collector)
Tonto (Scout Mistress responsible for rides programme + Admin Work)
Sticky Dicky (Brilliant Bash Banker . Current Whereabouts Unknown!!.)
Trucker (Teign Valley Camp Site)
Timotei (Prolific S.A.S. Tour Organiser - his life is going downhill fast, along with so many other Head Bangers. BUT ~ where is he now??)
Unda (Adjutant & Piss Off Press Officer. TVPB's answer to Murdoch.) and Originator/Organiser of so many of the "Bash Abroad" Tours.
Many others have played a part in organising and helping. You are still appreciated, even if your name is not mentioned in the above list of TVVAT's
We are the Pedal Bashers, we're OK
and we ride every hill that's on the way.
Some of us are fat and some are slim
We all have lights though some are pretty dim
We all drink beer and we eat lots of beans
Cos we travel much faster on wind powered machines
Yes, we are the Pedal Bashers and we all say
We're happy to be mounted and get on our way.
Can be sung to the same tune as "I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK" (Apologies to Pottsie. This is an ever-so-slightly Bowdlerised version for the net. Ed)
Ride On Pottsie
Devon Dirt 2013 The Devon Dirt ride this year is going to be held on 20th April from Ashburton. If you're thinking of entering, keep an eye on the Devon Dirt website at http://www.devondirt.co.uk/
2013 is upon us and the Bash embarks into its 21st year with our current years subscriptions having been paid by 90 conscripts ~ 31 of whom are "soldiers of the other kind" i.e. no tails. So it's a nicely balanced band of troops.
Incredibly, we have now logged up 1990 rides (plus over 200 f.a.r.t. meets) and 2013 will see us flag up 2000. Also, we still have over a dozen regular riders who took part in the first 10 rides way back in the spring and summer of 1993. I think we can look forward to the future even though the Bash has somewhat changed over that period of time. Let's face it, change is inevitable so we need to embrace it and make the best of it.
As we are not officially a "Club" we dont do A.G.M.'s, Committee meetings, balance sheets, rules & regulations etc. We like to think of ourselves as more of a sort of "Barmy Army" run and supported by a loyal band of TVVAT's. I know what this may look like but, believe me, it stands for Teign Valley Very Active Troops. Like so many other organisations they are, in the main,an ageing band. We need to attract new younger people in the hope that they too will be enthused by TVPB's aims and priciples. So much so that they will eventually become the next generation of TVVAT's thus securing our longevity.
The current troop of TVVAT's are as follows and I want to identify and thank them, in particular, for their help and assistance, not only in 2012, but over many TVPB years.
Aunt Sally (Engineering Officer, Bike Bits & No2 Tax Collector)
Blaster (Deputy C.O. Bash Landie and Camping a la Ferme)
Flossie (Landie Driver, Food whipper & Head counter)
Bobbiball (TVVAT of low rank-BUT-famously creator of the Fab winter weekends so aptly named after him)
Bothways (Birdseye editor, Bobbiball w/e's aided by Allways + hospital care for those wounded in active service)
Bin Bag Bob (Booze Cruises & lots of them too!!)
Bucktu (Catering Officer, Nobody's been poisoned-yet)
Dandy (Senior M.O. Officers only. Furiously Fast. Speciality, Lower Torso) and Brittany Bashing via 14 Dinky Tours.
Debacle (M.O. non commissioned ranks. Speciality, Self Destruction)
Mayhem (Most able & sympathetic M.O. Speciality, Head Bangers)
Hatrack (Brigade Bus Driver & Wit - now Millionaires Tours too)
Lord Stretch & Diamond Lil (Wealth Tour Operators ~ Millionaires & Italy)
Manky (Web Master Supreme - But daft enough to ride with Dandy)
Mudsie (C.O's Long Serving P.A. Speciality weight training & chocolate)
Mustang Sally (Leading Tax Collector and Bash membership records)
Noddy & Big Ears (Quarter Master Bash clothing, origination & sales)
RJ (Entertainments Officer,Song Master & Joker. Speciality, Denzil & founder of the Millionaires Tour.)
Poppy (Sherry, Cakes & Cash Collector)
Tonto (Scout Mistress responsible for rides programme + Admin Work)
Sticky Dicky (Brilliant Bash Banker . Current Whereabouts Unknown!!.)
Trucker (Teign Valley Camp Site)
Timotei (Prolific S.A.S. Tour Organiser - his life is going downhill fast, along with so many other Head Bangers. BUT ~ where is he now??)
Unda (Adjutant & Piss Off Press Officer. TVPB's answer to Murdoch.) and Originator/Organiser of so many of the "Bash Abroad" Tours.
Many others have played a part in organising and helping. You are still appreciated, even if your name is not mentioned in the above list of TVVAT's
We are the Pedal Bashers, we're OK
and we ride every hill that's on the way.
Some of us are fat and some are slim
We all have lights though some are pretty dim
We all drink beer and we eat lots of beans
Cos we travel much faster on wind powered machines
Yes, we are the Pedal Bashers and we all say
We're happy to be mounted and get on our way.
Can be sung to the same tune as "I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK" (Apologies to Pottsie. This is an ever-so-slightly Bowdlerised version for the net. Ed)
Ride On Pottsie
Devon Dirt 2013 The Devon Dirt ride this year is going to be held on 20th April from Ashburton. If you're thinking of entering, keep an eye on the Devon Dirt website at http://www.devondirt.co.uk/