Been there. Done that. Keep the peddles turning through time.
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On occasion over on the Forum the topic strays over to the possibility of a cycle jersey for us to wear, with the season charging towards like a Grand National Champion with the bit in its teeth I thought I would test the waters.
The above design has kindly been provided by Mrs Adam, this can be tweaked but after conversations with the possible supplier the above is a good working design.
I am aware that several Gentlemen have successfully and happily purchased jerseys from Oregon Cyclewear but unfortunately they have a minimum order of 100 custom garments, we have however found a supplier Soigneur from New Zealand who will happily do a custom run with numbers as low as 6. We are of course happy for any other suggestions.
So a few facts, the jersey is made from Merino wool with a jacquard weave i.e. the design is actually woven into the fabric. We have been quoted a cost of about $170 NZ (£86.50) inclusive of postage. On top of this we may have to pay import duty (12%) and VAT (20%), depending how vigilant Customs and Excise are this will bring the all in cost up to around £115.00
So Gentlemen, I’ve opened a thread on the forum, what are your thoughts?
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Chaps are all ready talking about the social event of the year over on the Forum. Our good friends at the Traditional Cycle Shop are organising a little jolly to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a ride and picnic around Stratford Upon Avon.
Provisionally the ride will be starting outside the Royal Shakespeare Company before heading out of town to the Charlecotte Park for a picnic and a little entertainment in the form of a Jazz band. They’ve even arranged free entry into the park for the riders.
The very nature of the location means the ride will be a more relaxed affair than the London Tweed Run, a group of chaps from The G.A. had a trip out last year and had nothing but praise for the scenery and our guides. The beer was not too bad either.
A little word of caution, accommodation can be a little hard to come by in Stratford, if you intend to stay over we would recommend you find a place to lay your head sooner rather than later.
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