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NCU Remember Oatmeal Effigies Window Doorway Bell-tower window Eardisland 1 Eardisland 2 Eardisland 3 Eardisland 4 Eardisland 5 AA box Eardisland Church Eardisland 6 canopy Young rider Chocolate box Dilwyn Dilwyn Glynn & Anne Victorian elegance Orchard Climbing the ridge

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]]> Mon Sep 29 2008 France 08 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1580250.html A brilliant trip despite having our bikes nicked half way through. Wednesday 17 September 2008: A brilliant trip despite having our bikes nicked half way through.

Srarting Out Camping Alet les Bains Relaxed Riding Quiet Roads Climbing towards le Chateau de Perepertuese Climbing towards le Chateau de Perypertuse Climbing towards le Chateau de Perypertuse On foot In the vines Village entrance Derelict Cathar Memorial Col de Montsegur 1 Cyclist memorial Montsegur The details Col de Montsegur 2

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]]> Wed Sep 17 2008 Mildenhall 300 Audax 08 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1574213.html Mildenhall 300 Audax 08 Saturday 6 September 2008: Mildenhall 300 Audax 08

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]]> Sat Sep 6 2008 Hill Climb 07 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1384379.html Chester & N Wales Hill Climb & Lunch Sunday 7 October 2007: Chester & N Wales Hill Climb & Lunch

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]]> Sun Oct 7 2007 Discovering Shropshire Audax http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1381504.html Just a few snaps. Tuesday 2 October 2007: Just a few snaps.

Just waiting The Start Happy to reach the checkpoint Broken -but in good spirits A strange reversal Lowri Evans Dave & Lowri at gunpoint Domestique Dave & Lovely Lowri

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]]> Tue Oct 2 2007 Tour of Britain ; Stage 3 -Sutton Bank http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1368963.html Tour of Britain ; Stage 3 -Sutton Bank Thursday 13 September 2007: Tour of Britain ; Stage 3 -Sutton Bank

Waiting Paul Manning leads the Breakaway Manning, Hammond & Partridge Ben Swift eyes his chance Zac Dempster -New sprint leader Serge Pauwels fights to keep his KoM shirt Race Leader Nicolai Trusov Pelaton Pelaton T-Mobile Rider Tinkoff Rider GBR Rider

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]]> Thu Sep 13 2007 France 07 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1362289.html France 07 Monday 3 September 2007: France 07

Door Al fresco Conques rooftop Labrynth Flying Buttresses; Chartre Baye de Somme

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]]> Mon Sep 3 2007 France C2C 07 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1362096.html France C2C 07 Monday 3 September 2007: France C2C 07

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]]> Mon Sep 3 2007 Anglesey http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1300557.html Anglesey Monday 11 June 2007: Anglesey

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]]> Mon Jun 11 2007 Italy 07 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1294982.html Trip based at our favourite Hotel Milano. Mostly pottering -but brilliant rides for all abilities and superb destinations. Also great facilities/excursions for non-cyclists or those wanting a day off the bike. Monday 4 June 2007: Trip based at our favourite Hotel Milano. Mostly pottering -but brilliant rides for all abilities and superb destinations. Also great facilities/excursions for non-cyclists or those wanting a day off the bike.

Pantani Consultation Drink me Ravena transport Poolside San Marino profile San Marino Phantasmagoria Window

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]]> Mon Jun 4 2007 Three Rivers Audax 07 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1294977.html Just some pics fom the start. Monday 4 June 2007: Just some pics fom the start.

Immac? Glynn registers All ready to go Anne explains the rudiments to Andy Bond Andy Anne Ifor Andy Bond Stourport Tandem First checkpoint Andy Bond Dave Statham at The Prospect

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]]> Mon Jun 4 2007 Long Mynd "2000" Audax http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1247320.html Hearing that Asterton had been dropped in favour of The Burway I was tempted to go for the longer option! Wednesday 4 April 2007: Hearing that Asterton had been dropped in favour of The Burway I was tempted to go for the longer option!

At the start Tony Wilkinson climbs towardsThe Stiperstones First checkpoint Checking in The new variant Use both lanes Stiperstone Ridge Towards Bishop's Castle Descending by Lindley John & Linda Hamilton check us in Refreshment stop Tony Wilkinson & Lowri Evans on Main Street, Wild Wales; view from the Ridgeway Kerry Hill Checkpoint Kerry Hill conundrum Lowri rides towards The Anchor Lunchtime Impromptu stop After Newcastle Still smiling Lowri climbs Minton Info control Minton Cresting The Burway Tony beats The Burway Bike-in-the-sky

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]]> Wed Apr 4 2007 Clwydian 200 Audax `07 i.m. Graham Mills http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1239655.html Gearing Down -i.m. Graham Mills (1949-2007) Driving the lonely road between Gwyddelwern and Melin-y-Wig I squint and see a rider, Recognizing the pensive style, unhurried pace and something in the profile, I prepare to pull onto the verge and wave him down; ask him where he’s off this time. He’s hungry, not just for miles, -wanting rather to feed off the green lanes, the “dual cabbageways” and secluded places. Expecting understatement and a laugh I gear down. An impish smile, a grin or the flash of eyes to let you know that all is well. “Stop off at Lowri’s for a cuppa` -ring Bren’ to let her know I’m on my way”. An apparition - The solitary rider waving; a simple gesture. Gone in the stroke of a pedal. How many times have I seen him now? It heartens me that cyclists seek the green deserted roads of Rugg and Iâl and Glyndyfydwy. Glyndwr’s land was his land. Wind and bad weather his bosom friends -that’s not to say there wasn’t sunshine aplenty; And if he was a brigand his sword was kindness. We all knew that. Incisive and thoughtful; committee man - a mate! What style! He seemed to levitate. If only our touch could be that light. Back on the bike, I’m gearing down for these hills now. Knowing that when I gasp my way to crest the hill, Gasp again in wonder at the vista, I shall hear a chuckle, a laconic remark, And maybe in the dusk glimpse A wirey rider, pedaling over the next -“undulaltion”. Alun Jones Sunday 25 March 2007: Gearing Down -i.m. Graham Mills (1949-2007) Driving the lonely road between Gwyddelwern and Melin-y-Wig I squint and see a rider, Recognizing the pensive style, unhurried pace and something in the profile, I prepare to pull onto the verge and wave him down; ask him where he_s off this time. He_s hungry, not just for miles, -wanting rather to feed off the green lanes, the _dual cabbageways_ and secluded places. Expecting understatement and a laugh I gear down. An impish smile, a grin or the flash of eyes to let you know that all is well. _Stop off at Lowri_s for a cuppa` -ring Bren_ to let her know I_m on my way_. An apparition - The solitary rider waving; a simple gesture. Gone in the stroke of a pedal. How many times have I seen him now? It heartens me that cyclists seek the green deserted roads of Rugg and I_l and Glyndyfydwy. Glyndwr_s land was his land. Wind and bad weather his bosom friends -that_s not to say there wasn_t sunshine aplenty; And if he was a brigand his sword was kindness. We all knew that. Incisive and thoughtful; committee man - a mate! What style! He seemed to levitate. If only our touch could be that light. Back on the bike, I_m gearing down for these hills now. Knowing that when I gasp my way to crest the hill, Gasp again in wonder at the vista, I shall hear a chuckle, a laconic remark, And maybe in the dusk glimpse A wirey rider, pedaling over the next -_undulaltion_. Alun Jones

Minute's Silence Minute's Silence Minute's Silence; Roger Bolton (foreground) Setting off Setting off Setting off; Brian Saunderson leading Setting off Setting off Late Starters Crossing the Dee Approaching `Country Cooks' 1 Approaching `Country Cooks' 2 Approaching `Country Cooks' 3 John Hamilton (background) The Hills Mark Whitehouse Pancake time Two pancakes for Steve Route-sheet Linda Hamilton stamps the cards Nercwys Woodland primroses Getting it fixed Get me a coffee Chris Jones alone with his thoughts Mark Whitehouse & Merfyn Jones reflect Rainbow Steve Abrahams Andy waits for a brew Rod Whitworth First Home -The Rhos-on-Sea boys Tony -cant stop now- Wilkinson Stopping to reflect Inspirational

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]]> Sun Mar 25 2007 Harry's New Year's Bash CTC http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1173375.html Harry's New Year's Bash CTC Monday 1 January 2007: Harry's New Year's Bash CTC

Feeding Lowri Dave Hill Harry gets a hug Appetizing Dining Eating Des Cynthia & Harry Curious Cheers Sue Chat Lowri & Dave Statham El Presidente Harry New invisble crackers Tony Noel Apres lunch Tandem Goodbyes

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 Horseshoe 100 Audax http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1117081.html A bit of a photo essay. Some individual shots may be of dubious quality but I trust they add to the story. Click on the first frame and then select the `slideshow' option if you want to do this. Yet another quality event through some stunning countryside. Sunday 22 October 2006: A bit of a photo essay. Some individual shots may be of dubious quality but I trust they add to the story. Click on the first frame and then select the `slideshow' option if you want to do this. Yet another quality event through some stunning countryside.

Registration Registration Preparation The Likely Lads The Chirk Lads Leaving Corwen 1 Leaving Corwen 2 Peter Dilsworth Leaving Corwen 3 Leaving Corwen 4 Leaving Corwen 5 Leaving Corwen 6 Leaving Corwen 7 Leaving Corwen 8 Leaving Corwen 9 Leaving Corwen 10 Leaving Corwen 11 Leaving Corwen 12 Leaving Corwen 13 Leaving Corwen 14 Leaving Corwen 15 Leaving Corwen 16 Leaving Corwen 17 First flat of the day Towards Carrog Towards The Britannia 1 Towards The Britannia 2 The Horseshoe 1 The Horseshoe 2 The Horseshoe 3 The Horseshoe 4 The Horseshoe 5 The Horseshoe 6 The Horseshoe 7 The Horseshoe 8 The Horseshoe 9: Steve The Horseshoe 10 : John Hamblett The Horseshoe 11: Dave Statham The Horseshoe 12 The Horseshoe 13 The Horseshoe 14 Looking across The Horseshoe The Horseshoe 15 The Horseshoe 16 The Horseshoe 17 Another view of The Shoe The Horseshoe 18 The Horseshoe 19 The Horseshoe 29

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]]> Sun Oct 22 2006 CTC Hillclimb & Freewheel 06 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1104692.html A good fun event - why not join us next year? The views are inspirational. Sunday 8 October 2006: A good fun event - why not join us next year? The views are inspirational.

Chat Roy warms up `Bob the Steps` Signing on You call that a bike? Debating the angle Timekeepers The Editor Andy `sans saddlebag` Determination Simon spurred into action Kenny Dilsworth digs deep Roy enjoys it -but not a lot Don't you dare push Monsieur le Prisident Lowri sails up Between events Worth it for the view Chris pushes off Dad shows the way -but Andy wins by stealth Peter; King of the Hill (Official) THe reckoning Where's the shampoo? Roy; gracious in defeat.

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]]> Sun Oct 8 2006 Beyond Shropshire and Shropshire Century Audax http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1092322.html Beyond Shropshire and Shropshire Century Audax Sunday 24 September 2006: Beyond Shropshire and Shropshire Century Audax

The Severn Beyond Shropshire Starters Beyond Shropshire Starters Beyond Shropshire Starters Beyond Shropshire Starters Century Riders near Ludlow Century Riders near Ludlow Climbing to the castle Climbing to the castle Climbing to the castle Audax Entering Presteigne Mr Toad parks illegally! Underneath the arches Impromptu alfresco Wheelrights Legitimate scoff Info Check in Exhausted Teamwork

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]]> Sun Sep 24 2006 Aran Special http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1081905.html Aran Special Wednesday 13 September 2006: Aran Special

Tricoleur The Wake Rail transport View from the terrace Field Twenty Warm rock Saltwater Salt meadow Wall Walls & water Swan Bramble Green Lane Blue sea Puddle Dun Aengus tourist Ramparts Graham Dozing Flightpath Low tide Grass & sea Dunes Donkey Rocky road Skyline figures Wall 2 Defence Coastline Pavement Dun Dhub Cliff Dun Dhub ramparts Dun Dhub Hut circles Lines Rocks Last of Summer Interior Bounty Thatch Curing Approaching America Lane Animals on road Land's End Cliff Red & Yellow Still Tendrils

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]]> Wed Sep 13 2006 Galway & Aran http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1081838.html Galway & Aran Wednesday 13 September 2006: Galway & Aran

Unloading ..and your hands go here Fellow Cyclist Des sorts it out Emlyn & Graham consult Smile for the birdie Further consultation Lunch stop Beastly burdens T Junction Fine fellows Don't ride on the pavement Over the Burren Galway Hooker Sea view Throw me a line Castle Music Local Knowledge Pieman Loch Corrib Dipper Corrib retrospect Tony Wilderness Shanks? Back marker No comment All aboard Bikes afloat Cliff frames his shot Careful with that bike Our Hostel A lull in the traffic Even Graham has to walk sometimes Me on the Edge of Europe Bill in the Boreens He just finds those hills Does my Ass look big in this? -we know it's a donkey Steve adapts to the local pace of life At least we are above sea level Finding the Black Fort GW4 Presenter & News Hound Man of Aran's Cottage Curragh & Bikes Cliff -having completed the end-to-end Breakfast The Windjammers of Aran Return to the Mainland Sure this is the way? Photo G Mills One horse town? Photo G Mills

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]]> Wed Sep 13 2006 France 2006 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1063053.html France 2006 Friday 25 August 2006: France 2006

Col de Madelaine Col de Madelaine Col de Madelaine Col de Madelaine Bike Path Extention Col de Arpettaz Col de Arpettaz Col de Arpettaz Col de Arpettaz Col de Arpettaz Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Granier Col de Croix Fry Col de Croix Fry Auvergne Auvergne Auvergne Auvergne Auvergne Auvergne Limousin

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]]> Fri Aug 25 2006 Vet's 100 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1010505.html Vet's 100 Monday 3 July 2006: Vet's 100

This year's oldest Vet; Don Trubshaw Organiser Des James Tea and chat Graham Mills Harry the bike and friend Merfyn Jones & Glynn Jones study the group-sheets Getting Ready Circle of friends Graham & Harry 8.00 Group await Zero Hour Last minute checks Photo call And you lot keep behind me Harry asks a cheeky question Ready for anything 8.00 Group set off Raring to go 8.10 Group assemble Chapeau Waiting Ifor the Islander surges ahead On the road again Take it seriously, please! A well-drilled 8.20 Group await the call We know where we're going Follow them Here we go ...meanwhile back at the sign-in The 8.30 Group approach the start Yes I'm here A reluctant starter? Peter needs his caffeine fix 8.40 Group assemble Counting down Ready to go Hitting the road Phew -off at last Only 99.99 miles to go. Graham ponders on the merits of the brew. 8.50 Group To the line Noel Blundelland group With stand-in starter Dave Statham Away Follow my leader I'm just following them A young pretender Graham cruises to the start-line Des and Peter wobble

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]]> Mon Jul 3 2006 Wrekin to Sea Audax http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c1002894.html Just a few shots from the earlier part of the event. As a novice to 300's I found I had to devote time to pedaling rather than snapping. An awesome route taking in the best of Mid Wales and the borders. One to aspire to -brilliant. Monday 26 June 2006: Just a few shots from the earlier part of the event. As a novice to 300's I found I had to devote time to pedaling rather than snapping. An awesome route taking in the best of Mid Wales and the borders. One to aspire to -brilliant.

John stokes up @ Churchstoke Climbing out of Kerry Liam On the Crow's Lump Descending from Red Lion Hill Towards Bwlch-y-Sarnau Elan Valley retrospective Craig Coch Reservoir Green Dessert Mountain Road The way ahead Toward Cwm Ystwyth Ceridigion The Arch

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]]> Mon Jun 26 2006 Oulton Park Cycle Racing http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c991347.html Oulton Park Cycle Racing Wednesday 14 June 2006: Oulton Park Cycle Racing

First Race First Race First Race Warm-up Warm-up Warm-up Warm-up Warm-up Pre Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race Second Race

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]]> Wed Jun 14 2006 Tour of the Berwyns 200 Audax 06 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c967217.html Work in progress - it would be a help if anybody could identify individual riders & helpers. If so please mail me at alunandanne@tiscali.co.uk Tuesday 23 May 2006: Work in progress - it would be a help if anybody could identify individual riders & helpers. If so please mail me at alunandanne@tiscali.co.uk

Willington Hall: Riders prepare Willington Hall: Riders prepare Willington Hall Willington Hall: Registration ? Lowri Evans ? Glynn Jones & John Hamblett Lowri Evans Glynn Jones John Hamblett: Border crossing ? ? John Hamblet A Rider climbs into Pen-y-cae Bluebells Towards the Prospect Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room check in Prospect Tea Room check in Prospect Tea Room covered parking Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room: Dave Matthews Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room Tony Wilkinson Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room Prospect Tea Room ? Road to Carrog George Central Cafe, Corwen Central Cafe, Corwen Central Cafe, Corwen Upper Dee Valley To the hills Milltir Cerrig: John Hamblet Milltir Cerrig:John Hamblet Milltir Cerrig: John Hamblet Milltir Cerrig Milltir Cerrig: Llangynog Llangynog Llangynog: Roger Bolton Llangynog Roger Bolton

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]]> Tue May 23 2006 Spain 06 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c958505.html A week based at Calella on the Costa Brava. Eleven Anglo-Welsh riders do a DIY training/holiday camp. Enormously enjoyable -good company, good rides and even one or two cafe stops. Monday 15 May 2006: A week based at Calella on the Costa Brava. Eleven Anglo-Welsh riders do a DIY training/holiday camp. Enormously enjoyable -good company, good rides and even one or two cafe stops.

Hotel Kenny & Andy Graham Gadd Dave Statham Train time Andy & Dave Back Alley Room for aother three in here Heading South Fettling Pete leads Andy & Ian Lost Avoiding Motorway Tolls Elwyn roughs it Mike chases Graham Mike Elwyn follows Dave Andy: a fistfull of gravel Skill eh? Hitting Town Ian Line dancing Pete pulls us along This wheel keeps on turning.. Ian shadowed by Ken (KoM) Kenny closely watched by Elwyn Elwyn Coast Dave Dave goes around the bend How many men...? Historic setting Refueling Pete & Ian Alun John Andy, Dave & bunch Andy x 2 + Dave = ? Mike reaches the col The Map Man Graham Mike with van in hot pursuit More modern than ancient Amigos I'm not sure ... but I think its a bench Siesta time But where have they hidden the pedals? Weaving through the back streets Planning

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]]> Mon May 15 2006 Treasure Hunt (Ruthin) http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c940493.html Treasure Hunt (Ruthin) Saturday 29 April 2006: Treasure Hunt (Ruthin)

Entry Forms ..and this is where we are now. Andy & David do the Prep George gives advice Andy checks his map -Glencoe?? Away Away, away. Graham scrutinises How many times must we ride around this Square? The Wrexham Gang arrive Three Men Wearing Funny Harts Andy -eating his instructions? Help me please It must be here somewhere Misspelling Clwydian Hills Are we allowed in? Just cruising ...ito the distance Pleasant Lanes Looking behind Nonchalent wave The next one is... Meeting Heading back Back at HQ The rewards Caption Comp Getting Serious Joint effort Alchemy Tony Tony & Grandaughter prepare for the Mapreading event Eric plots his route The Wrexham Section arrive -at last!

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]]> Sat Apr 29 2006 Italy 06 http://alunspics.fotopic.net/c934870.html Yeh, ok, these are my holiday pics, but between the cappuchinos and the gelatos there are some good bike pics. The cycling is spectacular and we would certainly like to go back. More later... Monday 24 April 2006: Yeh, ok, these are my holiday pics, but between the cappuchinos and the gelatos there are some good bike pics. The cycling is spectacular and we would certainly like to go back. More later...

Ryanair FR194 Our room Along the Seafront Climbing towards Montefiore Gothic gun Instant help Leaving Tavoleto Towards Casinina Bella Italia Hilltop A glimpse of Urbino Largo Clemente XI Dated Fountain & Fish Alun One for the Cafe Campanile Ducal Palace Anne rides the cobbles Church Tavulia Looking Back Dog's Life Meeting The Arnolds Corner of a foreign field... Corriano Not so lost Climbing above Mercanto My Giro The prospect before us Ridge Road Sailing up it Still Smiling Bellisima! Big Bend Worth it Descent Big breakfast Bike Events Looking back towards Cattolica Nice Riding Two Local Riders Anne Explores S Marina Alta View from S Marina Edgy More edgy Lone Rider Local Riders Gelatta Pessaro Blue Bike Path

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