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  • Sussex seminar shenanigans.
    Matt Hart
    (21/01/2002)

    Having recently returned from a fun day’s ‘Seminaring’ (if there is such a word) with the Sussex Mountain Bikers, I sit here in my comfy carver, reflecting on the events of a day, which bizarrely culminated with a trip to A&E and my diagnosis of ‘broken leg’. I must clarify that the fracture had nothing to do with the Sussex Mountain Bikers, it just happened to occur on the same day.

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  • The 'Jason Le Page' files.
    Matt Hart
    (18/01/2002)

    Jason Le Page is a Downhill Mountain Biker who lives on Guernsey (one of the Channel Islands for those of you who may be geographically challenged). I’ve been coaching Jason for the best part of two years now and being a very sporting kind of chap, he has very boldly agreed to ‘Go-Live’ with his progress on a monthly basis as a matter of interest to all of you. Every month you’ll be able to log-on to the TORQ site to see how Jason’s getting on...

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  • The yellow bit in tomatoes.
    Matt Hart
    (17/01/2002)

    Research at the Rowlett Institute in Aberdeen has proven that tomatoes contain an ingredient that reduces the tendency of the blood to clot, reducing the risk of Thrombosis and Heart Attack. The ingredient, currently undergoing further testing is code-named P3 and is located in the yellow juice around the tomato’s seeds. An initial study has shown that P3, extracted from just four tomatoes, reduced blood platelet activity by up to seventy two percent. P3 has also been found in smaller concentrations in strawberries, grapefruit and melon.

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  • I've broken my leg!
    Matt Hart
    (15/01/2002)

    I can’t believe it, I wasn’t even cycling, but it was cycling related. I went to the annual dinner and dance this weekend of my road club - Eagle RC. It was a fantastic evening and excellently organized (thanks to our social secretary Alan McArdle). I just wish I hadn’t tried to play my mate Les like a ‘guitar’. We both toppled backwards, fell on my leg and that was it - game over...

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  • A few spaces left.
    Matt Hart
    (02/01/2002)

    Winter aint all that depressing really, especially when you've got something to look forward to. If you're togged up in all your winter gear and you know that you've got a hotel room with a hot shower and a pile of steaming food awaiting you on your return, what greater pleasure could there be than riding your Mountain Bike. Especially when it's within some of the most beautiful countryside this little island of ours has to offer? We're off to Snowdonia again this January and there are still a few places left. Have a look at the itinerary below and see if it tickles your fancy! The cost for the weekend is £135-00 all-inclusive and the next trip is due to run on the weekend of 26th and 27th January 2002.

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