My son Elliot had the front wheel of a 1980's Peugeot racer that he had done up stolen from his bike at Eastleigh station. I was just wondering if anyone had a spare wheel that they might like to sell. Its a 700mm x 21/22mm rim. Not a racing wheel or mountain bike more like a hybrid size wheel. Thanks Nicole Johnson 

Thought this might be of interest to anyone suffering damage to their bikes from the poor state of our roads. Mind you, you do need patience as you wil read later.

Back in March I hit a series of potholes in Fair Oak near where I live causing an instant puncture and damage to my front wheel rim. Later my bike steering began to get really wobbly and I could hardly corner. The headset was removed and repaired. I contacted Hampshire County Council about the potholes and asked them about compensation. I was sent forms to fill in which I did and sent off. Then nothing for months and months. Finally about 4weeks ago a letter arrived to say that they would pay me compensation if I provided proof of the work carried out. I submitted the receipts and today received a cheque to cover the work and parts replaced. So if you don't mind waiting 7months!!! then it might be worth filling in a claim form.   GOOD LUCK!!     Nicole Johnson

I received this flyer when I did the Grid Iron a few weeks ago. Thought people might be interested in the rides as they go into next year and offer those " Going Long" some good training (hint! hint! Julian)

Nicole

I include a copy of the flyer for the reliability rides being organised for this winter. I look forward to seeing you and your colleagues there. Our web site is down at the moment please contact me if you need any further information.

Regards

Mike

Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers’
Reliability Series starting with 50 miles in 4 hours
Maximum £5 for all four rides.
You are invited to our popular series of reliability trials. Start and finish is at Merley Community Centre, Harrier Drive, off Oakley Straight, Merley where parking, toilet facilities and light refreshments are available. The routes are mostly on undulating small country lanes and provide a good test of rider and machine. The routes are circuits and the direction of each is reversed each year. Members (First and Second Claim) £1 per Reliability Trial, other riders are required to become Associate Members of the Club and will pay £5 for all four Reliability Trials and all our Club Runs for a year. You can join on the day. Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult please.

 
DateEventStartFinish
09 Nov 0850 miles in 4 hours9:00am 9:15am 9:30amBetween 12:00am and 1:00pm
07 Dec 08100 km9:00am 9:15am 9:30amBetween 1:00pm and 2:00pm
18 Jan 0975 miles9:00am 9:15am 9:30amBetween 1:30pm and 3:00pm
15 Feb 09100 miles in 8 hours
(or 100 km not in series)8:30am 9:00am 9:30amBetween 3:00pm and 4:30pm
Between 1:00pm and 2:00pm

See www.bjw.org.uk or contact Mike Walsh on 01202 429985, jmichaelwalsh@aol.com for details