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Anyone fancy a little bike ride?

Friday, September 16th, 2011. Published in Bikes & Cycling, Strong Island by

With Southsea Fest not too far round Albert Roads corner on the 17th September I’ve started to get that Sunday bike ride feeling. And what better day to have one than after Southsea Fest to help clear the hangover with a little light refreshment at The Bridge Tavern and a casual cycle along the seafront and back to get my head clear for our 3rd Birthday Party the following week.

I reckon I’ll get to The Bridge Tavern for about 12pm and set off around 2pm after some lunch. Take a little jaunt down the Seafront and I might even end up at Spice Island for a cheeky tipple after. Give me a shout if you’re in the area. Nudge nudge. Wink wink. Remember the good ole’ days…..




7 Comments to Anyone fancy a little bike ride?

  1. In. As per…

    Pudding Snack! on August 11th, 2011

  2. ^That

    Martin on August 11th, 2011

  3. Gutted! Day after my wedding. Mortified!

    Big Mac McLean on August 11th, 2011

  4. [...] end. Public liability and all that. Oh well. I still do the route for fun and will do again on the 18th September. Who knows………Here’s a little look back at the last 2 years since the bike [...]

    Strong Island Bike Rides – Reminiscing | Strong Island on August 24th, 2011

  5. oh look at that … i have the day off …might see you there…

    sikes on August 25th, 2011

  6. Fun good cycle, in the pouring rain.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattring/6158835273/

    Matt on September 18th, 2011

  7. Matt on September 18th, 2011

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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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