Tales from the San Fairy Ann Cycling Club: Recent Episodes

Ian Blackburn

San Fairy Ann Cycling Club is 100 years old this year! Our 400+ members have a wealth of adventures and incredible stories to share with you.

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Ian talks to Chris Beighton about the top 5 bike maintenance issues, plus a whole lot more!

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In this podcast, John and Kate Bosley talk about their long history of cycling, particularly on the tandem and including their TT racing, long touring adventures, and how Kate found the tandem to be a great help after a serious cycling accident that left her visually impaired. In addition, they provide tips and insights on how to get started on riding a tandem yourself.

Some useful links:

  • Hire the San Fairy Ann Touring Tandem
  • Chalotte's Tandem's hire for people with disabilities or additional needs
  • Cycling UK guide to tandems
  • Tandem challenges on GCN

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Have you ever wondered how to get involved in a Time Trial, either as a volunteer or trying your luck out as a rider?  You don't need all the gear, and you don't need to be fast - it's you against the clock and it's a lot of fun.  We talk to John Longbottom about all aspects of club TT's - and we cover a lot of content, so use the chapter markers to navigate if you want to hear about something specific (Tricycle TT's anyone?)

  • San Fairy Ann Time Trials
  • Cycling Time Trials website
  • Organising a Time Trial (Cycling Time Trials website)

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So says Bob Watts, cyclist extraordinaire, who has recently finished the 4,580km North Cape 4000 ride.  Bob was joined by his son Ian, who was relatively new to cycling!  Listen to this fascinating chat with Bob and find out how he planned and executed the ride, how he stays motivated, and what happened when Ian picked up an injury.

  • San Fairy Ann Cycling Club. Our club website. Kent, UK.
  • SFA Club Events  (Check out our full range of centenary events this year, including our popular audax events in June and October organised by Bob!)
  • Audax UK
  • North Cape 4000 web site