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Negotiating the act of riding
Some excerpts from a wonderful US documentary on early cycling…enjoy!
Directed by Jim Kellett, see several more excerpts on his vimeo page.
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A new bike from renowned Danish product design brand Normann Copenhagen. Single speed, north road bars, hub brakes, a sure nod to the Guvnor. Though perhaps not to everyone’s taste, there’s plenty to admire. More details and pictures on Yatzer
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One quarter of the shop floor at University Bicycles
The eaves are filled with museum pieces. Defiant, 1908
Sterling, 1895
Not Oxford or Cambridge, but Boulder, Colorado. Home of the legendary University Bicycles, a shop visited by tourists and Tour de France winners alike.
I found myself stranded in Denver all last week thank to the volcanic ash cloud, and an escape to nearby Boulder proved a refreshing move. An amazing bubble town: Southern California meets Glastonbury in the wild foothills of the Rockies. No wonder Mork & Mindy called it home. Travel 20 minutes in any direction and its back to rusty pick-ups and the National Rifle Association. Sadly I was resolutely Guvnor-less of course, and could only dream of a tour through the Rocky Mountain National Park with its epic 30 mile descents…
But it’s very good to be back, even on the scary streets of London.
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Click any of the above images to enlarge
A magnificent day captured perfectly by The Cycling Photographer as ever.
Well, that’s it until next year. Sadly I didn’t get time to put a ride report together, but I think these photos tell the story better than I ever could. Thanks to the superb organisers, and all who took part, see you in 12 months!
James
Don’t forget to visit the magnificent sponsors:
And the supporting sponsors:
Images copyright Mark Fairhurst 2010
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Onwards, to luncheon!
A friendly chap on Jermyn Street
Tailors from Huntsman on Savile Row gather to judge sartorial elegance
You get by with a little help from your friends
Marshalls halt 4 lanes at one of London’s busiest junctions, Hyde Park Corner. An heroic effort.
Ah, the Dursley Pedersen. One day…
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Ever generous, stylish and humble. The man without whom there would be no Tweed Run. Mr Ted Young-Ing denies himself a moment’s rest in order to serve cucumber sandwiches.
Graham, the creative and dedicated gentleman leading the Guvnor Accessories project (shown with unique course bicycle), and good friend Nic.
Inspiring fundraisers Malcolm and Nick from the Angel Ride, and two ladies on penny farthings. On the street, in London. In 2010.
Dedicated GOC member Adam is shocked at the Founder’s completely unpolished bicycle. In the background, Mrs Adam relishes an afternoon’s cycling powered by marmalade and pluck.
The GOC’s resident officer and gentleman, “Flyer” Fairhurst returns home after a brilliant day.
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Clockwise from top left: The MAPD accessorised Guvnor, GOC Member and upstanding gentleman Adam, Fine chaps Nick and Malcolm from the Angel Ride, Their Bikes resting during tea and cucumber sandwiches. Click image to enlarge.
Clockwise from top left: 400 Tweed Riders on the steps of Tate Britain, A stroll in Kensington Gardens, Unorthodox refreshment from the West Country, Yours Truly on a single speed, A Gent from Brooks on a Plus Four. Click image to enlarge.
Well it really was a grand day out, and I’m still rather speechless. We are seriously indebted to the organisers, volunteers, marshalls and sponsors of the Tweed Run. We still have many hundreds of photos to sift through and a full ride report is coming later in the week. Plus even more faces to GOC members’ names…
In the meantime, much appreciation for these shots to The Cycling Photographer, a generous and talented gentleman we are lucky to have on board.
Images copyright Mark Fairhurst 2010
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