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by David_Foster
25 Jan 2013, 10:26am
Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
Topic: Cyclists Welcome - a printed guide?
Replies: 21
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Re: Cyclists Welcome - a printed guide?

When I first joined CTC back in the 1970s, the annual printed handbook included an accommodation listing. It was pocket sized and of course targeted B&Bs that welcomed cyclists and could provide facilities such as drying areas and secure bike storage. So far as I recall, it was compiled from members' recommendations. It was provided free to members, and was far more useful than today's online system when touring remote rural areas where mobile signals are poor or non-existent.
It's certainly true that any map or guidebook is out of date long before it leaves the printers (the AA Pub Guide is compiled in Feb/March for the following year!) but on balance the little handbook was a very useful asset.
David Foster
by David_Foster
24 May 2008, 10:22pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: help! which bike rack???
Replies: 7
Views: 1447

Bike rack

Don't think that you'll do better than a Thule clip-on rack - see http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____45901.aspx

They carry up to 3 bikes and come in two sizes, according to the type of car you have. We got the smaller size, and have had it on a VW Golf and Nissan Micra. You can fit it in about 30 seconds as it simply clamps onto the hatch with two levers - there are no fussy straps and it's absolutely rock solid. You can still open the hatch when the rack's fitted, but I wouldn't try it when it's loaded with bikes. Folds flat when not in use, so you can sling it in the back to avoid theft.

We got our from Halfords about 3 years ago for just under £100. Wouldn't look at anything else now. Good luck