2015

Yo! Ho! Ho!

by Adam on 23, December, 2015

christmas fp 2015. 2

 

Well ladies and Gentlemen, we’ve got through another one with style, panache and humour we’ve even ridden our bikes on occasion.

Wishing one and all a very Happy Christmas and New Year, and here’s to riding with you all in 2016, and of course if Santa leaves a little biked shaped parcel under the tree in the next few days please feel free to come along for a little spin,

{ 0 comments }

The Holly Run

by Adam on 24, October, 2015

holly run 2015

 

As inevitable as a bike that Mr Dodger has serviced falling apart within ten miles the Holly Run is upon us.

After the past couple of years we thought it may make a nice little change to step out into the Shropshire countryside for a breath of fresh air. Guvnors’ Assembly Head Quarters this year is at the Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

From our base we shall sally fourth on a little escapade of high jinx and daring do, hopefully with a pleasant interlude or two on route, and of course a pub lunch at some point.

As ever, and is the Guvnor’s way, all are more than welcome. Ride off on the Saturday will be about 9:30 ante meridian (terribly sorry, short days and all that) although Sunday will be a much more civilised affair with a gentle spin a spot of lunch and away on our separate ways.

{ 9 comments }

“P” is for Peloton

by Adam on 14, October, 2015

p is for peleton

A few months ago the GA were taken into a locked vault, issued with a pair of white cotton gloves and from a sealed chamber “P is for Peloton” was produced (This may not be a strictly accurate account of the event, but we have never let facts stand in the way of a good yarn).

“P” is for Peloton is the result of an idea by the word lady Suze Clemitson and after a tweet for assistance, the crayons of our very own Mark Fairhurst (The Cycling Photographer within these walls).

What is the book actually like? You cry. As you can probably deduce from the title the book as an A to Z of cycling facts and trivia that Suze has written with style that keeps a fellow’s interest and maybe even teach them a thing or two along the way.

As for the illustrations Mr Fairhurst has done a supreme job, not only managing to keep inside the lines through the entire book the images compliment Ms. Clemiton’s words perfectly with them both bouncing off each other’s subtle and in the case of Mr Fairhurst’s not always so subtle humour throughout the book.

Now, far be it for us to tell a fellow how to spend their money, but if you fancy a copy for yourself Mr Fairhurst is selling signed copies from his on-line shop “P” is for Peloton

{ 3 comments }

Free Bikes and Beer (well beer anyway)

October 5, 2015 Jollies

  It’s not everyday someone is foolish enough to invite the GA on a ride with the promise of free beer but Steve from the Great British Bike Build has gone and done exactly that. To celebrate the opening of his Pashley dealership at 10:00 ante meridian he will be leading a little eleven mile […]

Read the full article →

Barrels and Bikes

August 26, 2015 Jollies

For the third year on the trot our wonderful hosts Mr and Mrs Cycling Photographer, metaphorically opened their doors and invited the GA into their manor to sample a little bit more fine Cotswold riding. Headquarters this year was The Royal Oak in Tetbury where we were incredibly well fed and watered by the lovely […]

Read the full article →

Where snakes in the grass are absolutely free…..

August 13, 2015 Musings

    How time flies! It’s that time of year again where the Cotswolds welcomes the wonderful Guvnor’s Assembly. Good food, beer, company and much laughter. Save a fiver for a possible spectacle of Sunday….. 10.30am pre-ride media call on Saturday. As for Sunday, lets see how our heads feel! Safe journeys and see you […]

Read the full article →

L’Ancienne – Ulverston

July 25, 2015 Jollies

  Ulverston is a town on the western side of the Lake District possibly most famous for having 30 public houses within it’s boundaries, this is a fact that despite intense probing of several locals we were unable to verify, all they would commit to was “a lot”. L’Ancienne is now in it’s second year, […]

Read the full article →