ELSR Blog

Random goings on...

Get excited…

Announcement

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  Anna Wienke

29 Sep 2023

Get excited…

Coming soooon!


Mad Madingley Whirly -ELsr Chaingang-Hibernation 🥱

Announcement

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  Ian Hopkin

28 Sep 2023

Mad Madingley Whirly -ELsr Chaingang-Hibernation 🥱

ELsr-Mad Madingley Whirly (Chaingang) now in hibernation 🥱😴💤….Until 28th March-2024


Shimano Hollowtech II Crankset Inspection Notice

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  Ben Freeman

22 Sep 2023

Shimano Hollowtech II Crankset Inspection Notice

After many years of 1000s of failing cranksets, the big "S" has finally admitted there is a problem and have an inspection and replacement program in place.

The program relates to selected bonded 11-speed HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019.

See: Shimano website for full details...


EL Social Evening - Saturday 23rd September

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  Ian Hopkin

22 Sep 2023

EL Social Evening - Saturday 23rd September

Reminder all - Tomorrow's Social 🍻🥂🥴

Old Spring Pub - Starts 18:00

https://www.theoldspring.co.uk


We have a new meeting place!

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  Ben Freeman

13 Sep 2023

We have a new meeting place!

EL Social Rides now meets at Bean Theory (next to Mill Works).

Start times are unchanged at 8.00am for Saturday and Sunday.

The cafe will be open in time for us on Saturday, but doesn't open till 10am on Sunday.


Congratulations to Alistair

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  Ben Freeman

09 Sep 2023

Congratulations to Alistair

Alistair finally arrived in Istanbul, having departed the UK 49 days earlier!

He is raising money for charity (World Bicycle Relief).

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alistair-morfey-1690038911448

https://www.tumblr.com/morfey


EL1 Closing permanently

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  Ben Freeman

07 Sep 2023

EL1 Closing permanently

The home of ELsr, Espresso Library 210 East Road, has now closed permanently!

New meeting point update coming soon....


Tempsford Level Crosssing Closed

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  Ben Freeman

30 Aug 2023

Tempsford Level Crosssing Closed

Caught out today on a ride by Tempsford Level Crossing. Closed until further notice after a failure. Expected repair date is end of September!

Best source of info is: https://www.facebook.com/tempsfordpc


Congratulations to Anna

Ride Report

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  Ben Freeman

13 Aug 2023

Congratulations to Anna

Congratulations to ELSR supremo Anna on finishing the insane North Cape 4000.

1 Continent, 10 Countries, 4200 km self supported with a legendary destination, the Arctic Circle! This is the NorthCape4000, the Most Participated Ultracycling Bike Adventure in the World.

Totally barking mad....

https://northcape4000.com/


Congratulations to Claire

Ride Report

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  Lance Armstrong

04 Aug 2023

Congratulations to Claire

Stalwart of the Doppio ride, Claire came 20th in the UCI World Champs Gran Fondo!

160 km, 1800 metres and sub 5 hours....

https://www.strava.com/activities/9581956231


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