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Been riding the track for over 20 years now and always thought I had narrow bars to get through really small gaps!
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It's not uncommon to go to just one Architect if you're happy with the work they've done in the past and their fee is reasonable. On the other hand, it's often helpful to run a simple design competition, asking say three firms to submit their ideas and then chosing the best.
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looks are all that really matters
Yep!
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The Dave Creasy Memorial Six
Sunday, 31 July 2011 at 13:00 at Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Road, SE24 9HE
A Ghent Six day themed event for seniors and youths in memorial of the late Dave Creasy, who invested thousands of hours of his time for the love of bike racing... and Herne Hill.R.I.P Dave. 1931 - 2010. You are greatly missed.
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I think it's a legal thing. I doubt if you'll get one if you actually buy from Evans "For Racing Only", but the product shot will have taken into account the possibility of sale as a road bicycle. Chain guard is required in BS6102, and possibly in the new bicycle regulations in other jurisdictions.
Brilliant - having no brakes on the road is fine...but no chain guard...that's bloody dangerous!
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Thanks for the update James. I'm really happy to hear of your good day. I wish you many, many more and send you and Veronika my very best wishes.
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Dave taught me how to ride the track many many years ago now and since then has provided regular, invaluable advice on almost every aspect of my bike and my riding. "Dave's whistle training" will be a regular feature of Saturday morning training sessions, I assure you.
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Yep, they're fine and pretty grippy
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Recommend hiring track for 2 hours - an hour session just isn't long enough and you'll be pissed off that you have to stop just when you're having fun.
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Quite right.
Londonnnn Brrridge
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It cheered up a lot once we got the Honda out and warmed the track up a bit!
A cheeky ride with Honderny, Stelle?!!
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Last week was fine and sunny, so a full Saturday session, but yesterday the track just didn't quite dry out enough, so the morning was called off at 11.30. Planning to continue for another couple of weeks if we get 'perfect' conditions.
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Saturday sessions officially stop at the end of October, but from now on it's a bit hit and miss as the track struggles to dry after rain at this time of year.
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I don't think people are looking at it the wrong way. I think people understand the reasons for Good Friday moving to Manchester, and support the meetings continuation in any form.
However, people also identify the completely different feel to watching an outdoor track meeting, on a nice day, with space to wander round, large bunches and an informal atmosphere. The same reasons that have kept this meeting going for 100 years.
Agree 100%. I support the Manchester GF meeting in my head and understand why it's moving there, but my heart (and body!) will support any event on the day at HH. It's too important an occasion not to stage a 'party' event. Maybe along the lines of the Goodwood Revival - 40's fancy dress anyone?!
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He's the Oberstdernymeisterlehrer
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It won't be forever though ;-)
Climate change = future hot sunny Easters in South London!
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Yep...if only you'd mentioned an hour ago, I have one in the car!
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...as it's supposed to be an international invitation meeting the local HH bods who were kindly allowed to join in before will likely not feature.
I guess the local Manc bods will be kindly allowed to join in instead! It's important that the event retains an element of 'amateur vs pro' otherwise it will lose its USP and become just another indoor track event.
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That doesn't mean building 'dromes without a lid in England is a smart idea.
I've seen more racing in Manchester then Herne Hill. I wonder why?
Probably cancelled about 3 Saturday sessions in total this year, so on balance I think it's a bl00dy smart idea. Wonderful place to ride.
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Understandable...but very sad...
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Brilliant turn of phrase.
But good advice too.
Yep, good advice - if you bring nothing else, bring sense of humour!
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The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, and really fired up with enthusiasm for the whole process and the history of Herne Hill.
Thanks, much appreciated, we do our best! Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Yes indeed. Keep us posted James and my best wishes to you both. Here's to a full recovery.