Fixie Revival rides started on 5th November 2011 and currently meet on Chantry Bridge at 9 am Saturdays. Meeting Details
The appeal of a fixed bike is an obvious one. They don’t cost much, the clean lines look good and their simplicity and lack of parts to go wrong make them easier to run and relatively maintenance free. Fixed wheel riding has exploded in the UK, the daily commute and leisure rides are seeing more cyclists opting for fixies which have street-cred
Michael Vennard a long time fan of this mode of cycling is reflecting this trend by introducing Saturday morning fixed wheel rides this Autumn.
He is currently putting 2 bikes together for the “fixie runs” but it is taking time to build up enough kit to complete the ‘builds”.
He’s trying to do it by using eBay and the back of his garage to source parts. Kevin Watson has kindly donated some parts and Michael is hoping other Calder Clarion members will have obsolete stuff, particularly brakes, bottom brackets chainsets and cranks. Any bike stuff will be appreciated because parts not suitable for the fixed wheel bikes can be sold on eBay to fund bits which are needed.
Meeting Details
Inaugural ride 10:30 Sat 5th Nov from Green Park Ossett. Route will be out towards Womersley so relatively flat.
Obviously, the ride is supposed to be for fixed gear, but you're welcome to come on a single freewheel.