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Clubman or 'Retro Man' was inspired to get this anniversary ride on the road by notes in his 1959 diary.I had not ridden a 'fixed' on a journey like this for 50 years. We four who completed it had a thoroughly satisfying time. Freezing when we set out, there was a frisson of risk attached, but no falls and the sun shone brightly all day.The long climbs up to the Devils Punchbowl /Hindhead from Elstead on the way out and Rake on the return needed greater effort than a geared bike but the joy of riding such simple silent bikes more than made up for it.
Got any more interesting entries in you diary Clubman ?