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2 Pickwick Bicycle Club Magazine. Volume 9 No.3 October 2012

Editorial
The Captain’s Orders:
At the time of writing
for the July issue of Oh what a void left after the years
the club magazine cycling sensations
2012 was shaping up
to be a really bumper And Dickins’ birth remembered by the
year. So many good many nations
events had been our Our club uniquely embracing both
good fortune to enjoy.
The superb these extremes
President’s Luncheon Enjoyed a feast of success covered
and several of our by all regimes
members attending
Dickens’ The Yellow jersey, Gold Medals and The Captain
commemorative civic reverie (Dismal Jemmy).
events including our Becomes now a realised dream or
President’s meeting
the Queen and others distant memory
at the Mansion House But hey! look to the future for more inspiration
Banquet. Rally to clubs imminent events without hesitation
And in order to enjoy them and our company to savour
But then, disaster:
only a very poor Ensure you and your guests attend on best behaviour
support for the annual
Mr Pickwick Goes To
France excursion to
visit the final two
stages of the TdF and
the cancellation of the
Dickens Memorial
Races, sponsored by
our club, due to lack of
entries.

Final disaster was the
very sad result – for
the UK – of the
Olympic Men’s Road
Race. ALMOST, for
the track proved that
Britain is THE BEST!.

But now - very little
input for this
publication. Are you
interested? Response
to this magazine is
most disappointing! Purpose-built Special. A rare Ladies’ Hobby Horse
An occasional letter on display at the Hampton Court Revival Ride and
on a suitable topic will potographed by Frank Simmery (aka Helmut Stibal).
be appreciated!