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2005 ABCE The 2005 All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour www.ABCEtour.com By Jon Sharratt, Shirt-Tail Organizer. The 2005 ABCE was a 3 day success! The Friday evening reception was modest with only 5 attendees enjoying dinner and ale at Barley John's. What we lacked in attendance that evening was regained the next day at the Cycle Jumble; several English enthusiasts with cycles and parts made it a huge success. Many interesting bits exchanged hands including a Claud Butler tandem frame, Raleigh DL-1, a Hercules Royal Prince, no less than 2 Robin Hoods plus many others. Good parts were in abundance; Brooks saddles, Dynohubs, cotter presses and more. Soon we packed up and pushed off for the longer Gentleman's Tour. There were a few raised eyebrows when the 20-mile ride (as stated on the web page) turns into 40 miles. No complaints were heard as the good-natured bunch pressed on regardless. The riders quickly arrived at the starting line for the Gravity Race; the line was drawn and the competition was on! Tim McNamara took top honors by a good margin with honorable mention going to Dave Brierley with the best distance among the hub geared machines. The group moved on and soon arrived at the first of many scenic overlooks; a great view of the Minneapolis skyline. The next stop was the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge across the Mississippi in downtown Minneapolis. We crossed from West Bank to East Bank on the University of Minnesota campus and started the long journey downstream. The wind was starting to pick up and we were hoping for lunch soon but once we entered Hidden Falls Park we would have to wait. We made quick work of the Crosby Farm trails and enjoyed the tailwind into downtown St. Paul. Our planned stop was the Wabasha Deli but they were closed; apparently unaware of the arrival of the Riders of the Realm. A suitable substitute was found with the Boca Chica taco shop. Eagar to move onto the second half of the tour we rode through the ghost town of Sunfish Lake and under the beautiful sandstone cliffs along the Mississippi through Mendota, the birthplace of Minnesota. Turning north across the old Mendota bridge we had great views of Pike Island and Fort Snelling State Park below. We had a time for a couple of photos at historic Fort Snelling and then it was on to the Minnehaha depot for another stop and more photos. ¼ mile later Minnehaha Falls was the next stop with more photo opportunities and odd looks from the tourists wondering why anyone would ride such odd machines. Light rain placed a sense of urgency on completing the route and before long we were back at Barley John’s enjoying post-slog ale. We soon packed up and gathered at the Red Dragon for a great and plentiful buffet dinner. The Sunday 10 am Social Hour was underway well before the actual start time; eager Nutters had been mulling about since 9 am and thanks to Becky Street we had English potato pie for all. The Hetchins Toss was highly anticipated and many doubted we would be throwing an actual Hetchins. The answer was hidden inside a well-padded box suitable for a disgruntled baggage handler. All the curious took a turn at throwing the box with some being reluctant just in case it was a real Hetchins inside. Denny Schwartz took top honors with a throw of 26’ 6”. The moment of truth was upon us as I opened the box to reveal a genuine pre-war Hetchins Brilliant with curly stays, fresh paint and chrome. The Gentleman’s tour was soon underway through New Brighton; always great scenery and chit-chat as we wind our way though the route. The news of the day was presented by Dave Brierley, our Keeper of the Cask. The pin of Silver Knight ale was opened and Declared Good as well as the rest of the taps declared open. Pizza was ordered and the Riders of the Realm settled in to enjoy the presentations, awards and stories both true and otherwise. Thanks to all the Riders of the Realm who proved this royal event Worthy in the name of the Queen. Jon Sharratt, Shirt-Tail Organiser ___________________________________________________________________________ Date(s): September 16, 17, 18, 2005. Album by Jon Sharratt. Photos by Jon Sharratt and Ron Grogg. 1 - 101 of 101 Total. 39176 Visits.
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1 Jon with 1930 B.S.A. Super-Eeze Edit ...and I'm wearing the pith helmet on a dare. www.3speedtour.com www.ABCEtour.com Edit "Excellent Jon, and love the helmet...." "What a great looking bike. Any detai..." "Jon, your email link is not worki..." "Hey Jon How about an email address ..." "Lovely bike and dashing pith helmet" View Comments... 2 Cycle Jumble Edit Add Description 3 Dan Shindelar and Mark Smith Edit They are eyeing Dan's pre-war club racer later bought by the Shirt-Tail Organiser. Edit 4 Clever English Marketing Edit Add Description 5 Geoff Link's stunning Holdsworth Edit with a Mark Smith in the background. Edit 6 Bruce Morrow with his beautiful Raleigh Sports Edit He claims it to be a "daily driver". We should all be so lucky. Edit 7 Tim McNamara with his Tim McNamara Edit and the winning mark in the gravity race. Edit 8 Minneapolis skyline Edit Add Description 9 Noel's Phillips Edit later won the "Best Worthy Steed" award. Edit 10 Tourists Edit Add Description 11 Gathered on the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge Edit Add Description 12 Mark Stonich and Noel Robinson at St Anthony Falls Edit Add Description 13 Brenda Contemplates the Mississippi Whitewater Edit Can you spot the peace sign? Edit 14 Chris Burbank discusses the new Guthrie Theatre Edit "It's lumpy!" Edit 15 Under the new Guthrie Edit Add Description 16 Approaching the U of M Bridge Edit Mark Stonich, Geoff Link, Mark Smith Edit 17 Turning to the Bridge Edit Add Description 18 Bruce shows some speed Edit Add Description 19 Ambling by Edit Add Description 20 Larry and Noel posed by the impeller Edit used to generate power for the Ford truck assembly plant. Edit 21 Dave at Crosby Farm Park Edit Add Description 22 Time for a Break Edit Add Description 23 Ah... a Country Lane Edit Add Description 24 Science Museum in St. Paul Edit Can you spot the tugboat? Edit 25 St Paul Cathedral in the Distance Edit Add Description 26 Bugger of a Climb Edit Add Description 27 No, Tim Here. Edit Add Description 28 Moulton at the Overlook Edit Add Description 29 Wow, another Moulton at the Overlook Edit Add Description 30 Drat! Wrong flags. Edit Add Description 31 Bryan Gibson1 Edit Our token Englishman Edit 32 Bryan Gibson2 Edit with Jon's full chrome Deluxe. Edit 33 Hercules Royal Price Edit Dave bought it from Jon just hours before. Edit 34 Mark's Jack Taylor Edit Add Description 35 Mixed Freight pounds up the hill headed by 6 engines. Edit Add Description 36 The rest of the freight Edit Add Description 37 Lunch! Edit Add Description 38 St Paul caves Edit Add Description 39 Dave, Charlie, Bryan Edit Add Description 40 Perfect... Edit Add Description 41 St Paul High Bridge Edit Add Description 42 Snakes! Edit Add Description 43 Railroad and Mendota Edit Add Description 44 Beautiful Sandstone Cliffs along the Mississippi Edit Add Description 45 Changing landscapes Edit Add Description 46 Looking back to St Paul Edit Add Description 47 Confluence Edit Add Description 48 Daily Life -sorry about the blur Edit Add Description 49 Native Peoples Edit Add Description 50 Historic Sibley House in Mendota Edit The first settlement in Minnesota Edit 51 Dave takes to the freeway Edit on the way to Historic Fort Snelling Edit 52 Historic Fort Snelling Edit Add Description 53 Dave and Bryan Edit Add Description 54 Shirt-Tail Organizer Edit Add Description 55 Minnehaha Depot Edit Add Description 56 Depot with Nutters Edit Add Description 57 Minnehaha Depot 2 Edit Add Description 58 Sir Noel Robinson, MoP Edit ABCE Member of Parliment Edit 59 Depot Plaque Edit Add Description 60 Gregg Richmann's Ekaf Deeps-3 Edit Read it backwards. Edit 61 Gregg Richmann Edit Logistics problems prevented Gregg from bringing a 3-speed. A one-time exception was granted by the Riders of the Realm. Edit 62 Moulton at Minnehaha Falls Edit Add Description 63 Minnehaha Falls Edit Add Description 64 Falls Monument Edit Add Description 65 The end of the Gentleman's Tour Edit Mark Smith, Geoff Link, Dave Brierley, Bryan Gibson, Larry Bontreger, Brenda, Becky Street, Noel Robinson. Edit 66 Riders of the Realm at the Red Dragon banquet Edit Add Description 67 Jon explains rules of the Hetchins Toss Edit Add Description 68 FAA Clearance was granted for flying Hetchins Edit Add Description "You sure this wasn't a Flying Gate?" View Comments... 69 Larry has a go Edit The Hetchins Toss proved to be very popular! Edit 70 Bruce's Toss Edit Note perfect arm and leg extension. Edit 71 Mark hopes for a good bounce Edit The "running chuck" technique. Edit 72 Denny with the winning form Edit Add Description 73 Hetchin's Hovercraft Edit thrown by Mark Smith Edit 74 Gary Schwartz with perfect technique Edit Add Description 75 Dan prepares for the "stationary chuck" technique Edit Add Description 76 Dave Brierley with "helicopter" technique Edit Add Description 77 Hetchins inside! Edit I swear the stays were bent BEFORE the event! Edit 78 The Winner! Denny Schwartz Edit 26 feet 6 inches Edit 79 No, Denny did not get to take it home Edit but we figured out where curly stays come from. Edit 80 Chris Cleveland and Peter Naiman Edit ...and Peter proves why this is a lycra-free event... Edit 81 Stephanie resplendent in purple and lavender Edit FX 14R Edit 82 Steph's bike admirers Edit Add Description 83 Rick Hernandez checks things Out Edit He's actually looking at the Rohloff hub gear. I think. Edit 84 Eli and Jane Stonich on the Sunday Gentleman's Tour Edit A perfect day for a turn down the trail. Edit 85 Barry Hans Returning from the Gentleman's Tour Edit Add Description 86 Peter Jourdain's C. Bertrand: Peoples Choice winner Edit Add Description 87 Peter Naiman's Hetchins Spyder: Best Vintage Lightweight Edit Add Description 88 Nice Hetchins Edit Add Description 89 Pith Brigade Edit Add Description 90 Jon, Ron and Dave Edit Add Description 91 Lene' tapping the pin of Silver Knight Ale Edit Add Description 92 Keeper of the Cask introduces Silver Knight Ale Edit Brewed by Barley John's exclusively for the ABCE and all the Riders of the Realm. Edit 93 Ron presents the Moulton FX14R Edit Add Description "He let use ride the red one. I would..." View Comments... 94 Stephanie looks on... Edit Add Description 95 Mark presents his new Raleigh Edit As-new condition and one of the last off the line in Nottingham. Edit 96 Mark presents his 3-speed recumbent Edit Made from all English parts. Edit 97 P. Jourdain and his C. Bertrand Edit Add Description 98 Noel Robinson with his Best Worthy Steed award Edit Add Description 99 Dave's Custom Moulton MkIII: Best English Custom award Edit with 3x2x2 drivetrain and 3 shifters! Edit 100 Purple FX14R and red FX8 Edit Add Description 101 Judges Bruce and Jon Edit Jon seems to be asleep... Edit
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