Author: Simon Haslam

Loving single speed mtb, 531 fixies on the road, and seeing how long he can maintain his mid-life crisis
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Single Speed UK Champs

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The UK Single Speed mtb championships were held at Pippingford Park, East Sussex on Saturday 17th September. Setting off from Glasgow later than intended on the Friday afternoon, I arrived at the venue just before 11pm and, thankfully was able to pitch the tent in the dry.
The Saturday morning started with convivial weather but an hour before the race started the heavens opened and we were treated to twenty minutes of the torrential stuff. As a direct consequence the organisers took the decision to shorten the race from four to three laps and we were treated to a race briefing urging caution on the course. Continue reading

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SSWC 2011

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Close to where I grew up, the village of Ashton in Northamptonshire hosted the world conker championship.  It was a light hearted affair which centred on the local pub.  The entry requirements were simple – get yourself a conker and get your name down.

The Single Speed World Championships, is an annual competition that offers the cycling world’s only crown not ratified by a recognised cycling body.  Anyone can have a pop at the title, providing you get your entry in on time.  The social aspects of single speed champs are significant as is the light-heartedness, not many sports involve mass dancing to YMCA as part of the pre-race prep.  But it attracts its fair share top-tier racers to remind the rest of us how the job should be done. Continue reading

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SSWC 2011

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I’m heading to Ireland the world single speed champs (Sat 27th August). I’m going by car/ferry leaving Glasgow early Friday and getting back late Sun 28th. Accommodation – camping. I’ve got some space in the car (and on the car for a bike),  please get in touch if I can give you a lift. Cheers, Simon Haslam 07785 112113

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WordPress help wanted

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I’m impressed by the new GMBC site. Can anyone help me with a WordPress updrade to one of my websites please (www.consult.co.uk)? I’ll pay for your time and I’m thinking that half a day in our office (just north of Charing Cross) should do it – I’ve mapped out what I’m looking for, got the access codes to the site hosting and am WordPress registered. Please e me simon@consult.co.uk Thanks, Simon Haslam