Pete Jolly is still cycling around, he is one of our Cycle Liaison Group
members. He is retired now so is often away on youth hostel business.
Best wishes
Gill

David Garfield wrote:
> Dear Gill...Acknowledged!
> Regards
> David
> PS /Is Pete Jolly still bowling along? Don't see him mentioned anywhere./
>
>
> */Gill James <gilljames@...>/* wrote:
>
> David
> I find this newsletter most informative.
> Please could you add my fellow co-ordinator Chris Elliott to your
> contact list? c.elliott@...
> Thanks
> Gill
> David Garfield wrote:
>
> > newsnet 01.06.07
> > The weekly newsletter for members of CTC
> > **
> > *_News_*
> > *Highway Code cracked: more than 40 rules changed for cyclists*
> > Following our high-profile campaign, the Government has agreed to
> > amend the Highway Code to improve cyclists’ safety and to encourage
> > drivers to take more care around vulnerable road users.
> > In total over 40 rules in the Highway Code have been changed to the
> > benefit of cyclists and will come into effect this summer. Read the
> > announcement issued this morning by the Department for Transport’s
> > here
> > .
> > On hearing the news, CTC Director, Kevin Mayne, said: “I am also
> > delighted for CTC as an organisation, for our staff, members and
> > supporters. This has been nearly two years work and a huge
> investment
> > of our resources. We thought at several stages during the
> process we
> > had achieved the outcomes we sought, but now we have an
> agreement we
> > can work with. I am convinced that at the final stage of the
> process
> > only CTC could have achieved this outcome with our focus, our
> > knowledge, our ability to bring together the whole cycling movement
> > and the respect we are given by government. Read more about the
> > campaign and
> > show your support for the change; by signing our petition
> >
> > *Bonjour Le Tour*
> > For only the third time ever, and not since 1994, the Tour de
> France,
> > one of the world's greatest sporting spectaculars is coming to
> the UK.
> > On July 7th in London and July 8th in Kent we will all go Tour
> crazy,
> > if only for a few hours. You’ll notice that the new edition of
> Cycle
> > magazine has 10 pages dedicated to making the most of the event.
> Don’t
> > forget the new pages on our website – you’ll find all kinds of
> > Tour-related things we weren’t able to squeeze in to the mag here
> > . Also, at long
> > last Obree bio-pic The Flying Scotsman
> > gets a general UK cinema
> > release, breaking out of the film festival circuit. It’s
> released on
> > 29th June, ready in time for the Tour de France coming to
> London. Lots
> > of background stuff on the movie at quickrelease.tv
> >
> > **
> > *Tree bites bicycle*
> > There is a mighty sycamore tree in Scotland that has swallowed a
> > bicycle, reports The Times this week. The story goes that a
> local boy
> > left his bike propped against the trunk when he went to war in
> 1914,
> > and never came back. Over the decades, the so-called Bicycle
> Tree of
> > Brig o’Turk embraced the old bicycle, growing around and over it,
> > gathering the machine into its woody heart. Today, all you can
> see of
> > the bicycle are the handlebars poking out from the trunk. Read The
> > Times article here
> >
> > and a picture of the tree
> > here
> > *Bicycle ballet*
> > To be performed at the National Theatre in London, The Bicycle
> Ballet
> > is billed as "Busby Berkeley
> > on wheels" (and
> > presumably without the water and nose-clips). "The show has a
> core of
> > cycling dancers, but we need lots of volunteer cyclists to make
> up the
> > Chorus and (with less commitment) the Cycling Mass," producer Angus
> > MacKechnie told the cycling website bikeforall.net
> > . Details on how
> > to volunteer at bicycleballet.co.uk
> > *CTC honorary member William Townsend OBE –29/5/1905 – 29/05/2007*
> > William Townsend worked tirelessly for the sport throughout his
> life.
> > He was instrumental in having the Road Traffic Act amended in 1960,
> > providing time trial riders with the legal right to compete on the
> > public highway on a simple notification basis. In recognition of
> his
> > outstanding service to cycling he received an OBE in 1978.
> > *50 years and going strong*
> > Over the years many people have come from all over the country
> to the
> > Annual
> > Cyclists' Memorial Service at Meriden, but few have travelled as
> far
> > or as consistently as Ron Martin and John Sullivan. They used to
> cycle
> > all the way, sometimes throughout the night, meeting up on the
> > outskirts of London for the ride north. This year, to celebrate
> their
> > achievement, these two stalwarts were presented with certificates
> > commemorating 50 years of 'non-stop' visits. Long may they continue!
> > *Work for cycling – in Brussels*
> > The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is looking for an Office
> > Manager (full time). The tasks are in general: supporting the
> > Secretary General and Velo-city Series Director. The Office Manager
> > must live in or be ready to move to Brussels. Further details here
> >
> > *_What’s on?_*
> > **
> > *Challenge yourself*
> > The 2007 Challenge Ride series supported by www.cycling.tv
> > kicks off this Sunday with the David Duffield
> > Challenge in Corsham, near Bath. There are places still
> available and
> > you can enter on the day. The 100km, 150km and 28km family routes
> > cross stunning Wiltshire countryside visiting chalk White Horses,
> > Avebury Rings, Salisbury Plain and Stonehenge. Next up on 23rd
> June is
> > the Ron Kitching Challenge dovetailing into the York Cycle Show
> with
> > riders tackling the ups and downs of the North Yorkshire Moors
> > including an option of Rosedale Chimney for the brave hearted. The
> > rides follow a simple formula: rewarding routes, stunning
> scenery and
> > great camaraderie. This is coupled to a sense of great
> satisfaction in
> > both completing the route and the knowledge that you are raising
> vital
> > funds for CTC Charitable Trust. Visit www.ctc.org.uk/challengerides
> >
> > *Five Miles to Fabulous*
> > Five miles to Fabulous is here. These nationwide bike rides for
> women
> > are an easy first step towards getting healthy, having fun and
> meeting
> > new friends. Details of the ride nearest you here
> >
> > *Parks & Ride*
> > Parks & Ride is a 21-mile round trip cycle on Sunday 17^th June
> at 2
> > pm from Bellahouston Pavilion exploring Glasgow’s south side up to
> > Mearns Kirk and back. A route map with directions will lead you
> along
> > quiet roads, cycle lanes, secret back paths, including through a
> > varied selection of Glasgow’s fine Parks. There will be a
> professional
> > Bike Check at the start, on route Backup/Rescue and CTC members on
> > hand to assist. More details and registration form at
> > www.ctcscotland.org.uk
> > *All mapped out*
> > Google maps
> >
> > directions now have an "Avoid highways" option. This re-routes
> > avoiding motorways and some trunk roads, making the route
> potentially
> > much more useful for cyclists.
> > **
> > *In your area…*
> > The CTC online events page is regularly updated. Find cycling
> events
> > in your area here
> > *_Products_*
> > **
> > *Good cycling tucker*
> > Australian cereal bar company Carman's is kindly supporting our
> Five
> > Miles to Fabulous weekend. Its bars are a blend of soft oats and
> > gourmet nuts, blended with honey and cinnamon. I find bars of this
> > type can be too sweet, but that’s not the case here. At the moment
> > they are available only at Sainsbury’s (in the cereal aisle),
> but I’ve
> > got 10 boxes of the bars (each containing 6 bars) to give away.
> Reply
> > to this email with ‘Carman’s Breakfast Bars’ in the title. Please
> > include your name and address.
> > *Basket case*
> > Bicycle baskets suffer from an image problem, but that’s probably
> > because most people haven’t seen the ‘Carrie’ designed by
> Marie-Louise
> > Gustafsson, who was inspired by memories of her grandmother’s
> > crocheted tablecloths. See designhousestockholm.com
> > and go to products.
> > The Get-A-Long Deluxe Trailer
> >
> > carries two children and is currently reduced from £149.99 to
> £124.99.
> > Remember that profits from everything you buy from our shop help
> > support the campaigning work we do. Plus, most items that aren’t
> > already on sale are reduced by 10%. The shop can be found at
> > www.ctcshop.com or feel free to give us a
> > call on 0870 873 0069
> > *_CTC Campaigns_*
> > **
> > *Twenty is Plenty*
> > The Daily Telegraph
> >
> > today reports that Portsmouth has become the first city in the
> UK to
> > implement a blanket 20mph speed limit for urban roads. The new
> speed
> > limits are designed to reduce casualties and pollution and are
> > particularly welcomed by CTC as we believe that this is the single
> > most important measure for safer cycling. Other cities that are
> > considering 20mph speed limits are Norwich, Newcastle and several
> > London Boroughs. For more info click here
> > .
> > **
> > *Awards on track*
> > Latest details of the National Cycle-Rail Awards supported by
> CTC are
> > available cyclerailawards.com
> >
> > **
> > *_Member benefit_*
> > *Peace of mind*
> > CTC’s Cyclecover insurance guarantees new-for-old replacement and
> > there is almost no limit on the value of the bike being insured.*
> > *Benefits include worldwide cover, free personal accident cover for
> > CTC members, protection against vandalism and crash damage and
> up to
> > 30% no claims bonus.* *www.cyclecover.co.uk
> >
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