Even more DD Photo's

More DD Photo's

Dinner Dance Tithe Barn Sat 20 Feb 16 Charleston Style

A selection of photo's for all. Food was good, though pudding short for last two tables, cross toasting OK, Dancing fine but fore the first time in my life not for me due to bad knee! Looking forward to part 2 of history and 80th year on 25 Feb 2017.

Photos five at a time due loading limitations.

Chris Thain - RIP

I'm sad to report the death of Chris Thain, last October (2015) after what I hope was a short battle with cancer, as he was still racing at the beginning of 2015.

Chris was a member of the Phoenix in the 60s, riding with the faster boys of that era. He came to cycling with his brother Cliff who, I believe, remained more of a tourist, whilst Chris enjoyed racing as well.
When he married Barabara he moved south and joined the Farnborough and Camberley CC and was a stalwart for them for much longer than his tenure in the Phoenix.

CTC Tri-ennial Vets 100 Mile Ride

As many of you will know, every three years since 1928, the Cyclists' Touring Club has organised 100 mile rides for over-50s.  Quite a few DAs are organising rides this year and Phoenix Members may be interested in the ride that the Wayfarers are running on 15th of June.  It's based on Brockham Cricket Pavilion, entry fee £5.

Full details on the Wayfarers Blog http://midweekwayfarers.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/ctc-tri-ennial-vets-100-mile-ride.html .

To avoid problems with spammers,  Simon's email is not on the blog.  Wayfarers have it on their contact list, Steve Hillier knows it, or you could drop me an email.

There'll be no need for the cloak and dagger stuff shortly, as the CTC Online Entry will be working, but it might be shrewd to get in quick, as the event could be popular!

Mark

Find a time trial course

I see that someone has created a website timetrialcourses.co.uk which has most but not all of the locations and course details of time trial courses in the country.

Ken Sales - RIP

It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ken Sales last week following a massive stroke.

His funeral will be held on Monday 8th February at 4pm, at Putney Vale Crematorium.

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I didn't know Ken well, though I did know him. I started racing at a time when Adrian, Ken's son, was having a dabble at racing on the back of the tandem with Charlie Griffin.

I'm not sure whether Ken himself ever raced, or if he was ever actually a member of the Phoenix, but he was a keen cycle tourist and was involved with the Kingston Section and the RSF with Charlie, at a time when the Phoenix had very strong links to the Kingston Section. I can visualise a photograph that I am sure has Ken in it, but have sadly been unable to find it. I will add it to this post if/when I do find it.

It was only last month that we saw Ken at Charlie's funeral, and now there is another one to go to...

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