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We have finished preparing the joining instructions, programme and routes for this year's Easter Rally.
A link to the webpage has been emailed to those booked on the rally. If you have not received the email, please email: tce2019@tandem-club.org.uk
More details here
Details of the location and camp site for the 2019 International Rally are now available.
STOP PRESS: BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN.
Andy Acklam has volunteered to organise the 2019 National Rally. Details of the location and camp site are now available.
STOP PRESS: BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN.
We have reached the limit for bookings for the Easter Rally (we have reached the capacity of the camping space and of the evening venue). There is a reserve list in place, in case we have any cancellations.
We have been working on making the website more mobile phone friendly. Its not complete yet, but hopefully most pages should display better on these devices.
Thanks for this suggestion - it's happened no more since fitting Koolstop salmon. So stick to pricy blocks and save time and rims. Maybe I should try Swiss stop next time though.
No probs :)
I'm unconvinced about indicators on bikes personally - I don't think you get enough lateral seperation to be unambiguous at a distance. I'll stick with hand signals! :)
I'd be interested to know how
Which Samsung phone do you have and what are you wanting to do?
Some come with a little white USB OTG adapter, which you use with a normal USB cable. I've found this less problematic than connecting with a 3rd party USB OTG cable. It
To back this up, there has been at least one, possibly two front fork failures in the West Country Tandem group due to an electric motor on the front forks. The one I know about occurred after a year or so of use ...
James and Andy organised the October ride for the Taunton Group which trialled a different way of leading a route.
As the group has become bigger it has brought obvious social advantages, but some problems as well. If 24 people turn up at a cafe and ask for double shot flat whites with skinny almond milk and sprinkles, basically the rest of the day is a right off. Add on a puncture or two and someone missing a turning and it becomes tricky for the organiser and frustrating for everyone else.
So October’s route from Bovey Tracey to Moretonhampstead and back was really simple; almost everyone could self-navigate, cycle at their own speed, arrive at the cafes in their own time and the organisers rode at the back to sweep up any problems. So because we were ready for problems…..there weren’t any. And we had great weather, autumn leaves, super company and the best cycling cafe in the west.
www.cafe3sixty.co.uk
Altogether a good day out!!
Karl and Lisa organised the November ride for the Taunton Group where 8 tandems and 4 solos, including a recumbent, set out from Lutzy’s coffee shop at Exeter Quay.
Fully satisfied with the home baked Portuguese tarts (the house speciality) we headed off for a level ride to Dawlish along the Exe Estuary. The weather couldn’t have been better, a cold sharp day with awesome clear blue sunny skies. We passed many train and bird spotters lining the way, giving them a rare but fabulous sighting of an exotic group of tandemists.
At the mid way point of 12 miles we visited Daisy’s Tearoom in Dawlish to sample their cakes and once again satisfied we headed back to Exeter Quay for a leisurely lunch at the Puerto Lounge.
Although this was a level ride, not too taxing!! it provided a chance to take in beautiful scenery and a chance to catch up with the happenings of the group along the Estuary.
Just a warning that some roads through Tintern may be closed over the easter weekend which may also cause additional traffic on other roads.
From the monmouthshire council: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/2019/04/high-tides-tintern-19th-21st-april-2019/
High tides are due. We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates and times:-
- Friday 19th April Between 20.55 – 21.25 (approx.)
- Saturday 20th April Between 09.15 – 09.45 (approx.)
- Saturday 20th April Between 21.35 – 22.05 (approx.)
- Sunday 21st April Between 09.55 – 10.25 (approx.)
- Sunday 21st April Between 22.30 – 23.00 (approx.)
The closure points will be as follows:
- North End closure: Trelleck Road junction.
- South End closure: Royal George junction.
Closure times are estimated based on the forecasted tide times. Natural Resources Wales will be monitoring the situation and issuing Flood Warnings as necessary. Road closures will only be temporary and only when tidal water actually overflows onto the highway. The road will reopen as soon as the water has receded from the highway.
Having recently taken over the role of Regional Officer from John & Judith Skinner, we would like to take the opportunity to thank them for their hard work. Kay and I were approached to take over this role whilst on the International Tandem Rally in Oland Sweden. If you haven’t tried one of the clubs rallies, either National or International, we would highly recommend it.
We would love to hear from anyone in the region who would like to suggest or organise rides. Please make contact with John & Kay Fazakerley either by e-mail jdfazaks@yahoo.com or by phone 07581630033 we will endeavour to assist with the organisation and advertise the ride to our members.
