Jersey Update

Having taken sufficient enquiries for Jerseys I am delighted to say that we will be placing an order for this much sought after piece of clothing on Monday 23rd July.  In doing this the Jerseys will be delivered within 5 weeks and in time for the Normandy Invasion ride in September.

ORDER PROCESS

Orders to Andrew Hetherington c/o Rose and Crown no later than Sunday 22nd July.  Detail required:

  • Name
  • Mobile phone number (in case of query)
  • Cash or Cheque to the value of £38 per jersey made out to “A J Hetherington”.
  • Size required and whether Ladies or Gents

For sizing it is recommended you speak to a fellow Velos who is already the proud owner of one or the garments are based on these:

MENS

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Products/184/speg-blanc-short-sleeve-coolmax-cycle-jersey.aspx

LADIES

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Products/196/speg-union-team-cycle-jersey-mk3–100-coolmax–ladies.aspx

Finally tomorrow is the day that Jose and I finally head off on our mission to raise money for Action Medical Research we look forward to cheering both Cav and Wiggo into Paris on Sunday and seeing you all on our return.

Vinghoe Velos Jersey

Following requests for the much sought after Jersey a re-run is being planned.

Subject to confirmation these would be delivered before the end of August.

If there is anyone other than our 4 intrepid tandem riders and ‘Bono’ looking for one please let us know ASAP as the intention will be to place the order next Monday.

Details of the Normandy Invasion ride can be found on the Events page

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Walk or Not to walk that is the question!

As many of you know the man with all of the wit and off the cuff banter is busy with other little ditties.

It falls to me to do the rides this week as our webmaster Mr Hegs is busy taking the mountain stages of the TDF by storm, well done John for those of you that don’t recognise him this really is John but he does need to eat a few more pies, Elke you really must start to feed him again soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rumour has it he was waiting to help Cav up the hill!

So where to this week? Click HERE

GOOD LUCK to those doing the sponsored walk tomorrow

For those that have not found details of the Normandy Invasion being organised by Jim and Pete please look at the Events Page which for ease can be found by clicking HERE

Finally as Jose has just reminded me at this time next week we should have made it to Paris, please do help us raise money for Action Medical Research

Keep cycling

ALLEZ WIGGO!

 

 

Saturday 10am Tea Ride

The usual 10am meet at the Rose and Crown- will it be as wet as last week? Best to bring a rain coat in case. If the weather is too bad, would the ride to the Rose and Crown count? We could just have tea and cake…..

Sally

This really is summer time …

To be fair, we were blessed with a very dry winter which meant that we had some super rides that while cold, they didn’t involve puddles.

Our intrepid tea riders had a fab time today despite the less than ideal conditions so don’t let weather put you off joining the Velos ride tomorrow morning, even if you have to resort to dusting off the hybrid or mountain bike. As always, we gather together at the Rose and Crown from 9:50am.

The Ride

Safe cycling

Saturday 10am Tea Ride

Planning an easy ride tomorrow, so anyone not sure if they can still ride a bike, this one is for you. We go at the pace of the slowest rider, all welcome. See you at 10 am outside the Rose and Crown.

Sally

NEWS FOR THE VELOS

Welcome to this weeks news and details of Sunday mornings ride. You may have noticed over the last few weeks that I have been absent in both words and action, however I can assure you that behind the scenes there is almost some work being done to ensure that the Isotonic range of Ales and wines is kept in top condition for the fine velos fatletes.

It seems that much has happened since I last hammered away on the keyboard of my ZX80. Indeed her Maj Dizzie Lizzie Babe has popped across the water to Ireland for a McGuiness. It’s amazing what you can get over there, I popped into Leighton Buzzard the other day and the best I managed was a McFlurry.

Moving closer to home, the Olympics are rapidly approaching, and I’ve been in constant contact with Seb regarding the Dave “hill” Howe Krong Pursuit challenge. Well Seb may be a world champion, an outstanding olympian, and a great amabassador for sport in this country, but his administration skills are pants. I’ve had no reply to any of my requests, none the less I feel confident that there is still time to include this important event. Watch this space.

Back at Velos central, we were graced last week with the presence of the comedy maestro Arthur Smith. Now apparently on his way to us he popped into a tent on the lawn and managed to raise a few laughs, but I have it on good authority that he was keen to get his hands on a vinghoe velos cycling top. Well looking at his attire you can see why he’d want a piece of the latest fashion attire. Unfortunately I didn’t get to speak to Arthur about the cycling club as his legendary drinking and smoking would make him a prime candidate for membership. An open invitation is extended via this posting.

 

Unusually I am now actually going to put some information out on cycling.

Firstly this week peddleathons:

Long Route

Intermediate Route

Now a couple of reminders:

Andrew and Josie’s London to Paris is approaching rapidly so if you’d like to add your support by way of a little sponsorship then you can do so here:

Please help Jose and Andrew on their way to Paris

In early September our special envoys are on a recruitment ride in northern France. Jim Kendick is heading up organisation for the trip, and if you’d like to join them, or your outstanding any information then please send it in to the mail address and I’ll make sure Jim gets the details.

That’s all folks!

Ride details for Sunday 24th June 2012

The weather forecast for tomorrow is a bit hit & miss but as always, our rides go ahead rain or shine.

Long Route

Our friends at Ivinghoe Entertainments tell us that there are still tickets available for the Laughter on the Lawn event on Saturday 23rd June featuring comedy legend Arthur Smith. Please head on over to the Ivinghoe Entertainments website for details of where to buy tickets.

Saturday 10am Tea Ride

Windy but hopefully dry tomorrow. Last week we managed a circular ride with the wind behind us all the way, we will try and do the same tomorrow.

See you at 10am outside the Rose and Crown for fresh air, tea and cake.

Sally