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Strong Island Bike Ride – Sunday 12th April

Friday, March 13th, 2009. Published in Bikes & Cycling, Strong Island by

Many of you will know that we here at Strong Island and many of our friends are quite keen cyclists, nothing extreme, just good bike rides. Ben Mills from The Little Johnny Russells had suggested getting as many people together as possible for a Strong Island tour. Sterling idea!

After some quick route planning we come up with a short 5 mile ride. All based around Southsea and the Seafront. Starting at the Bridge Tavern opposite the Fish Market and finishing up along Albert Road. An easy, casual ride that is accessible to everyone and their various types of bikes.

This is strictly for fun and is open to anyone and everyone on any bicycle. We’re not out to make any points or be political and is by no means intended to be a Critical Mass or even a race. Just a good laugh on a Bank Holiday Sunday.

I’ve made a public Google Map of the initial route if you want to check it out and comment or suggest anything.

We’ve also added a poll button to try and ascertain interest. Who knows. If we can get big numbers we might be able to get some ‘Postive Local Cycling’ coverage.

Anyway. Stay posted and we’ll keep you updated on everything as this is still in the planning stages really. Oh, and for those who are interested ‘Fisherman Chic’ is the theme. Yep, you read that right, ‘Fisherman Chic’.

Download the A4 Poster here and join the Facebook Event Group here

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14 Comments to Strong Island Bike Ride – Sunday 12th April

  1. In!

    Will Andy be casting for bass whilst cycling the seafront?

    I have my outfit sorted, going to wrap myself in newspaper and go as ‘bait’. Hope it doesn’t rain though…

    Paul on March 13th, 2009

  2. I’m there! See you all soon.

    Dan on March 13th, 2009

  3. Rod at the ready.

    Junior Bruce on March 13th, 2009

  4. Fuckers…..am on holiday….

    Pudding Snack! on March 13th, 2009

  5. I hope to be there on my Roadrunner bike but might be in Wales…dash darn it! superb posters btw

    claire sambrook on March 13th, 2009

  6. They’ll be no swearing on my blog Charlie. Pint fine.

    Tristan on March 13th, 2009

  7. Ha!

    Paul on March 13th, 2009

  8. Sounds so great. Easter Sunday though so other things going on… what time will it kick off? 3ish would suit us!

    Wendy-May Jacobs on March 13th, 2009

  9. No time has been decided yet. Hopefully we’ll get some feedback from people and be able to come up with something that suits the majority.

    Tristan on March 13th, 2009

  10. Fine accepted.

    Pudding Snack! on March 13th, 2009

  11. Dam, I’d be there if I wasn’t in London watching Bloc Party :( but also :D

    Felix on March 13th, 2009

  12. can the bournemouth fixie crew join in !!!!

    mark on March 14th, 2009

  13. The ride is open to everyone Mark. The Southsea Fixed are all coming. Be a good chance for a meet up and a few beers.

    Tristan on March 15th, 2009

  14. nice one, well we shall be there as long as beers are involved! see ya all there…
    http://www.bournemouthfixie.com

    mark smith on March 16th, 2009

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Features

The 2nd Strong Island Ale – Dry Dock No. 1

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012. Published in Features, Food & Drink, Strong Island by

As you may know each year we run a home brew competition in February where the winning brew has the opportunity to be brewed by Irving & Co Brewing Co. and sold around the city in the summer. Last year’s brew, the Strong Island Hopper Ale, was hugely successful being one of Inving’s best selling ales and selling out so quickly it went through a second brew run. This year’s winning ale is Dry Dock No. 1, originally brewed by Lee Immins, went on sale in some of Portsmouth and Southsea’s pubs over the weekend.

We spoke to The Hole in The Wall in Southsea who said the new ale went down a storm with it being their best seller on Sunday and with almost two barrels empty by the end of the Bank Holiday weekend. Those guys at the Hole in The Wall and their regular ale drinkers know their stuff so for us this was amazing early news with the ale.

To officially launch Dry Dock No. 1 we are having a launch party with the lovely souls at The Belle Isle on Thursday evening. The ale will be on full flow, come down and try a pint or two. As well as being on sale all around the city the ale will also be available in Chichester’s Belle Isle too, so you can drink it away from home for the first time too.






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The Isle Of Wight Randonnee 2012 – Team Strong Island

Monday, May 7th, 2012. Published in Bikes & Cycling, Features by

Just over a year ago, a group of Strong Islanders were sat on the Isle of Wight ferry on our way to the yearly Randonnee cycling event; 60 miles around the island spread across 5 checkpoints. Whilst on the crossing we couldn’t help but admire various enthusiasts and their custom team jerseys. Fast forward a year and it is my great pleasure to unveil the Strong Island cycling jersey. Made as a one off for the event, the jersey is our way of representing this city and all the values that come with it. Thanks to the combined designing efforts of Chris Ballingall and Tristan Savage, we were able to produce this clean, retro looking jersey that 11 of Southsea’s finest could wear to conquer the island’s endless hills. Well done chaps.

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