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Bikes, Beer & Banter from The Old Sun

Bikes, Beer & Banter is what what Ampthill Cyclists is all about. Now in our 18th year, we are an informal club who ride purely for the craic. Ages (17-60+), fitness & commitment vary, but we share one thing in common- we love cycling (as well as the odd beer & a bit of banter) . We meet at The Old Sun, Ampthill on Thursday evenings from spring to late summer. Setting off at around 6.15, we ride between 20- 30 miles, stopping for a beer or two on the way back to the Old Sun for a couple more.

We're pretty much an autonomous collective- though we do have an elected (press ganged?) chairman.

New members are always welcome.

If you are looking for time trials and training we are not for you but if you enjoy Bikes, Beer & Banter come along on Thursday.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Blunty Heads for the Mountains

One noteable absentee on Thursday was Richard Blunt (Pictured in very fetching hat)

Richard, veteran of a solo ride from Lands End to John O'Groats, was packing his bag and, more importantly, his bike and heading to France for L' Etape du Tour on 20/7.


L'Etape allows keen ( mad?) amateurs to ride a stage of the Tour de France. This year's stage is the 108 miles from Montelimar to the top of Mount Vetoux- nearly 2000 metres above sea level. To avoid the broom waggon and complete the stage, Richard must ride at an average speed of 12.5 mph, or more. Sounds like nothing until you see the climbs!

It's the second time Blunty's taken part in L'Etape, having completed the 125 miles ( and five category climbs) from Foix to Laundenville in under 10 hours in 2007. We wish him well and look forward to seeing the photos on his return.

Full details of L'Etape can be seen at http://www.etape.org.uk/

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