May 2013 archive

Peel Junior Tour Cake Stall

Because the race is being held in a relatively remote location we need to supply food and drinks for competitors and supporters. We are seeking  Volunteers to man the canteen to sell cakes, sandwiches, pies, coffee & tea etc. and we are looking for donations of foodstuff such as cakes, sandwiches, pies, lollies. Please help with both of …

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Message About Safety at Races

We need to have a word about safety during races. We need to make some minor changes to our behaviour before we are forced to do so: Keeping Left Many of us have been guilty of taking some corners widely, or crossing over the centre line if the bunch has spread out. Please take the …

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The PDCC Timing System

Chip Installation Guide For optimal accuracy the chip must be placed on the front fork closest to the timing computer, this could be either left or right so check with the registration desk when collecting your chip. The reason here is that some materials (especially carbon fibre) block the radio signal from the chip, giving …

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Peter Moyses: Then and Now

The two above are of myself taken 60 years apart. 1953 April. North London Steel Frame, Fixed Wheel, one brake, Tubular tyres, Flint catchers above the tyres, Wheel nuts, Bell (or no ride!), Toe Clips, “Tram Drivers gloves” to ward off frostbite, Natures crash helmet, Myriad Cycling Club warm jersey. 2013 April. Hopelands Road, W.A. Happy to finish!