Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tin Can Ten - Saturday 4th July
Friday, June 26, 2009
Brompton World Championship 2009
"The Brompton World Championship IV will be held on Sunday 4th October 2009 at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. After a successful collaboration in 2008, both Brompton and Blenheim were keen to join forces again, and the 2009 Brompton World Championship will again be part of the Blenheim Palace event.
The Brompton World Championship is in its fourth successive year, its second in the UK. The Championship will again be larger and better than the one that went before, and to reflect this, the field has been opened up to another 100 competitors, bringing the total number of entrants to 600. Although places will still be awarded on a first come first served basis, in the light of the increased numbers, we will introduce a system of self-selected streaming, based on anticipated race times.
The 2009 event will be held over the same circuit as the 2008 race, comprising 2 laps of a 6.5km course, so you will have the opportunity to race not just against friends and fellow competitors this year, but also to see how your efforts stack up against the times set by BWC IIII winner, Alistair Kay, and Tour of Spain winner, Roberto Heras, last September.
Rules for the event are pretty straightforward, as in the year before: helmets are a must, as are a blazer or suit jacket, collared shirt and tie. Sports attire is not permitted, unless it is hidden by the approved kit! There are prizes for the best-dressed, so competitors are encouraged to make an effort.
Prize Categories
Fastest Male and Female (1st, 2nd, 3rd places to be awarded)
Fastest Veteran Male and Female (50 +) * NEW SPLIT CATEGORY
Fastest Junior (12 - 18)
Best Dressed Male and Female * NEW SPLIT CATEGORY
Fastest Team (1st, 2nd, 3rd places to be awarded)
The deadline for registration is Sunday 20th September 2009. Full details, and the opportunity to register, may be found on the Brompton website: www.brompton.co.uk."
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Dahon Mu P8 test report
Friday, June 05, 2009
Origami ride - 13th June 2009 - Oakham
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Origami ride - 9th May 2009 - Bicester
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Origami ride - Saturday 11th April - Wolverhampton
Friday, March 06, 2009
Pacific Cycles IF Mode Award
Press Release from Pacific Cycles
We’d like to share good news to everybody!
Hannover, Germany 3 March 2009 – During the opening day of CeBit; the world's largest trade fair for digital IT and telecommunications solutions, international Forum Design hosted an awards ceremony announcing the winners of the 50 iF gold awards. Representing Pacific Cycles at the ceremony to accept the iF gold trophy was Mark Sanders, the design inventor and creator. Mark spoke to the audience of fellow designers and international media regarding the unique focus that Pacific Cycles' Integrated Folding Mode bicycle achieves.
About the IF Mode
The clean and striking MODE is aimed at commuters that may have not considered cycling or folding bikes as an option. MODE avoids oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps and the clutter of traditional bike features. It can be used by commuters who do not want to change their appearance into 'bicycle warriors'. MODE features Pacific's IF (Integrated Folding) technology that offers a single-action, automatic fold that requires no tools or removal of parts. IF technology is based on a patented 3-dimensional 4-Bar linkage that automatically guides the wheels together when folding. Once folded, MODE rolls along in a convenient wheelable package.
Where to see the Pacific Cycles iF Mode
For those of you lucky enough to be visiting the Taiwan Cycle Show starting March 17th, drop by the Pacific Cycles booth for a firsthand look and demonstration of this new generation of wheelable transport featuring their Integrated Folding Technology. IF Mode will also be shown outside by Pacific Cycles' Taiwan distributor, Hometec, in the test ride area at OD_12.
Click here to watch a video of IF Mode being put through its paces by Ryan Carroll, Chief Designer, as he travels around town.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Origami ride - March 14th 2009 - Meriden
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Moulton and Chair Comment !!!!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
THE NEW ELMWOOD CYCLE RIDE 10th May 2009
THE NEW ELMWOOD CYCLE RIDE SUNDAY 10th MAY 2009 IN AID OF THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION
This year the NEW Elmwood Cycle Ride takes place on Sunday 10th May 2009.
Having taken over the organising of the event last year, I am delighted to tell you that through your efforts we raised just over £4500, all for the benefit of the British Heart Foundation. I hope that you will support this year's event and help make it an even bigger success in 2009.
The start point is once again at Wren Hall, School Lane, Wroxall, CV35 7ND, with a choice of two routes of approximately 16 and 30 miles. As you are aware, this is a lovely way to spend a Sunday with friends and family, exercising and enjoying the beautiful scenery whilst raising vital funds for the charity. After the ride you can tuck into a well deserved free Ploughman's lunch. Then, new this year, after your lunch, you are welcome to stay in and around Wren Hall, where from 2:30pm to 5:00pm we will be serving tea and locally made cakes and gateaux at very affordable prices, again in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
Entry form available at the address below, as early as possible.
Prizes will be awarded for the most sponsorship monies raised by an individual entrant and family entry.
Many of the raffle prizes were generously donated by riders and supporters, if you would like to donate a raffle prize for this year's event, please let me know.
If you would like any more information or more entry forms, please contact me either by: Tel: 01926 484677 or 07791 506921 or
email:chrislewis@theoldbungalow.freeserve.co.uk I look forward to seeing you all again. Yours sincerely
Chris Lewis
Organiser of the NEW Elmwood Cycle Ride For The British Heart Foundation
Patron: • HRH The Prince Phillip KG KT
Chairman of Board of Trustees* Howard Hughes FCA
Chris Lewis,
The Old Bungalow,
Honiley
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire
CV81NP
February 2009
Chairman of Council • Sir Peter Morris AC PhD FRS FRCS
Chief Executive • Peter Hollins
Heart Information Line • 0300 330 3311 • a local rate number
British Heart Foundation Web Site http://www.bhf.org.uk/
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Bikes on Trains - New EU guidlines
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Dahon's Curl (inspired by Brompton)
Dahon has entered their Curl super-compact folder into the new product competition at the 2009 Taipei Cycle Show in March:
http://download.taipeitradeshows.com.tw/2009/cycle/Show_Preview/P30-35.pdf
Rumors are aluminum frame, eight-speed hub, 16" (349s?) wheels.
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Plus otheer interesting entries.Saturday, February 07, 2009
Bike Right Easter 2009
http://www.velovision.co.uk/cgi-bin/show_comments.pl?storynum=974
Bike Right bookings open
Jason Patient writes about Bike Right - search this site for many previous event reports, most recently here:
http://www.velovision.co.uk/forum-new/read.php?3,3356
The sociable and friendly cycling get together - 2009 Easter BikeRite
Venue: Longridge Towers School, Berwick upon Tweed
3 nights - Friday 10th, Sat 11th, Sun 12th.... April
That's 3 overnights, 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals and 4 days of cycling.
Arrive before 11am on Friday and you'll have time to go cycling, otherwise ensure you arrive before 6.30pm in time for the meal serving. Departures before 5pm Monday 13th after the 4th day of cycling.
The fee covers accommodation for three nights at Longridge Towers School and includes bed, breakfasts and evening meals. The food is top quality and portions generous. The school and participants are not responsible for organising rides or activities off site of the school premises. Despite there being no formal ride leaders or route organisers the surrounding area is ideal for cycling and with so many enthusiasts staying at the school there will be plenty of opportunities to go out cycling together each day.
Prices per adult person: Dormitory: L75; Single: L95; Twin: L105; Twin en Suite: L130; Campervan: L65. To book, cheques payable to "Longridge Towers School" and posted to Jason Patient, 1 Church Lane, Coldstream TD12 4DG. Enquiries phone 01890 883408 or email patientjason@gmail.com
Friday, February 06, 2009
Gocycle - exclusive first hand-on review!
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Dahon Curve Folding Demo
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Monday, February 02, 2009
February Origami Ride
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Diary Date Macride 13th September 2009
Origami Jan 09 Report
3) This was an opportune time to try out the "Powergrip" foot straps fitted to the Trice, which we thought may offer an alternative to wearing cycle specific shoes when touring.
4) On our return, due to the icy approach, we chose the safer option of using the foot bridge over the ford.
Thanks to Paul for a most enjoyable day on the Shropshire lanes.
Friday, January 09, 2009
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Origami ride - January 10th 2009 - RAF Museum Cosford
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Folder Forum
This time we are referring to the online folding bike forum at http://s13.invisionfree.com/Folding_World/ The forum is run by Steve Sparrow and is not part of the Folding Society website. It is early days yet but we wish him all the best.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
December 13th Origami - Birmingham
Sunday, November 23, 2008
November 08 Origami Ride Photos
Friday, November 07, 2008
Rebecca Romero tests folding bikes
The Brompton was described as 'a cool design classic'
Friday, October 31, 2008
November Origami ride - 8th November - Meriden
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
Ocober 11th Origami ride - St Neots
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Another F1 Folding Bike Designer
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Brompton World Championship Reports and Results
Roberto Heras was the Spanish contingent's secret weapon, the retired professional racer having won three Tours of Spain. The Spanish had organised the previous two Brompton World Championships and were hoping to retain the distinction of being the only nationality to hold the title but Alastair Kay became the first British Brompton World Champion.
The full results are available on the Brompton website, along with individual lap times. The official photos can be found on the Sportivephoto website.
Folding Society member Tejvan Pettinger has a report with some excellent photos on his blog
