South Bucks Midweek Cycling Newsletter - February 2025

Looking for a light and nimble battery-assist bike? Want a small frame (45cm)?

I’m selling my Boardman HYB 8.9E, which I bought in May 2024. The Boardman is a great hybrid bike, it looks good and is ideal for someone (M or F) looking to venture into the world of battery-assist cycling. It offers three power-levels and a battery that’s removable for charging: it easily gives 40 miles of assistance in “Eco” mode. No hill is too steep and with its aluminium frame the bike weighs a mere 15.5 kg , including the battery,  so you can ride it without battery-assist, although the battery adds considerably to the radius of your ride.  Look on the Halfords site for all the details. I’ve retro-fitted £463 of goodies to make this a safe, comfortable and practical bike. In total I’ve spent £2,862 on the bike which I’m selling for £1,450. At only eight months old it’s as good as new and a real bargain. Collect North Marston. [email protected]

For a better view of the picture, see the attachment below.

Alan Lawson has the following bikes for sale which are both size 52cm with carbon frames and forks and have only been used in dry conditions 

Cervello R3 with di2 Ultegra gearing and Rotor cranks, Fast Forward wheels, 11 speed excellent condition £1750

Condor Barrachi team edition, Campagnolo chorus gearing, Zonda wheels, 10 speed triple, Ultegra pedals included £600

Available from Aylesbury and for more details contact him on 07901 776805, also WhatsApp.

See the pictures and details in the attached file.

An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins is at The Elgiva, Chesham on Monday 24th February at 19:30.

Sir Bradley Marc Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016.

He began his cycling career on the track, but later made the transition to road cycling. He is the only rider to have won both World and Olympic championships on both the track and the road, as well is winning the Tour De France. He has won the leader’s jersey in each of the three Grand Tours of cycling, and held the world record in team pursuit on multiple occasions.

He won a gold medal at four successive Olympic Games from 2004 to 2016, and held the record as Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian with 8 medals. Join the Tour De France and Olympic winning Medallist as he discusses his fantastic career, what brought him to cycling, and everything in-between!

A limited number of VIP tickets are available, affording the opportunity for a meet and greet with the legendary cyclist and a photograph opportunity before the show

Elgiva information and booking. 

Thanks to Tony Barnard for information about road closures caused by HS2 works.  Some have passed but Rocky Lane is ongoing according to information given to local councillors:

"Rocky Lane closure - EKFB plan to close Rocky Lane for SIX MONTHS to enable it to finish the construction of the under-bridge and road connections. This closure has also now been confirmed by Bucks Council and will start on 17th February 2025 (the day after Leather Lane re-opens.)"

Has anyone cycled along Rocky Lane recently?  Is it really closed to cyclists?  The HS2 notice confirms closure from February 17th to August 18th, but surprisingly this has only belatedly appeared on the one.network website.