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The Bohemians

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Breeze Network Birmingham - For Women
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jess Jun 3, 2011.

Girls and their Bikes
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jess Mar 30, 2011.

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Jess's Events

2012 UK Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships

June 30, 2012 at 9am to July 1, 2012 at 11:30pm – Wright Street, Small Heath

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2012 UK Hardcourt Bike Polo Championships at Wright Street, Small Heath

June 30, 2012 at 9am to July 1, 2012 at 11:30pm

Birmingham Hardcourt Bike Polo Association is extremely pleased to announce the 2012 UK Championships!Taking place on the 30th June – 1st July 2012 on two adjacent outdoor boarded courts of 27x40m, we hope to do the UK proud with a quintessentially Brummie tournament. The courts are located less than 2 miles from the city centre and are extremely accessible from the main Birmingham train stations via cycle route. They are of a similar surface to London’s Newington courts and fully enclosed with…See More

Apr 27

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Jess commented on Carfree's group Critical Mass

"Dave, I was the girl on the white bike with the polo mallets sticking out my bag. I was trying to keep the group together at several points but it was difficult due to a few individuals who thought we were doing a time trial... Ultimately though,…"

Apr 8

Jess commented on Sarah-Jane's blog post Days 6 & 7 - Critical Mass - 23.48 miles, Kings Heath Farmers' Market - 2.6 miles

"Lovely to see you SJ and Rich (and probably countless others)! Sorry my head is always thinking about the road when on Mass...must switch off from work and be more sociable in future!!"

Apr 8

Jess commented on Jess's event 'At The Ride In 2'

"Map also added."

Apr 6

Jess commented on Jess's event 'At The Ride In 2'

"Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/281489081930206/"

Apr 6

Jess posted an event

At The Ride In 2 at Ort Cafe, Balsall Heath

April 7, 2012 from 7pm to 11:45pm

A cycle themed screening for bike and film lovers alike! Join us on Saturday for a mix of short and feature films all about our two-wheeled friend. Including:EHBPC '11 Wake Up to Muff A Throw of The Dice La Course en Tete Kaduna Tease Oak Cycles (framebuilding) The Greatest Show on Earth Hell's Belles Brum to BerlinThere will also be a fundraiser for 'Ladies Army' - to help send one of Birmingham's female polo players to compete in America at the end of this month! Hope you can make it.All at…See More

Apr 5

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Jess replied to Sarah-Jane's discussion Women's cycling clothing

"As someone who rides their bike all day, every day for a living I can understand these frustrations. Most of the time I wear normal clothes with hidden tweaks, for example a base layer underneath a dress or shirt or padded shorts under trousers.…"

Apr 5

Jess replied to Donna Norford's discussion Rims, schrader & presta valves

"I spend far too much time on lfgss.com as it is. "

Mar 25

Jess replied to Thomas Down's discussion Shimano Commuting/Touring wheelset 700c £40

"Sorry to hi-jack your thread Tom but I have a similar pair of wheels for sale if anyone is interested. Shimano Deore hubs laced to Mach rims (very strong). 135mm spaced, 700c with an 8 speed cassette. The rims are worn but have plenty of life left…"

Mar 25

Jess replied to Donna Norford's discussion Rims, schrader & presta valves

"Hi Donna, Shrader valves are wider than Presta (as you have found out). Some rims are not drilled for schrader valves unfortunately. Depending on the type of wheels you have, this is probably the case. Stick to Presta valves and also check the width…"

Mar 25

Donna Norford is attending Jess's event

Belated Women's Day Ride (City canals and Harborne Walkway) at Birmingham

March 18, 2012 from 11am to 3pm

(now rearranged as many people could not make the 8th)"Join us in a ride to celebrate National Women's Day on Sunday the 18th March. We thought we'd combine our two favourite things... bicycles and shopping! Enjoy a friendly, relaxed ride from Digbeth through the city centre along the canal to Edgbaston Reservoir, joining onto Summerfield Park and then along the Harborne Walkway nature trail to the High Street where we will enjoy a spot of charity shopping and some lunch. Journey time: 45…See More

Mar 9

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Belated Women's Day Ride (City canals and Harborne Walkway) at Birmingham

March 18, 2012 from 11am to 3pm

Mar 9

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Jess replied to NBC's discussion SOLD: two-and-a-half pairs of Shimano M520 SPD pedals

"Is the older pair still available or am I typically too late?"

Mar 9

Jess replied to John G's discussion Childs cycle trailer

"Cheers John! Nice to meet you and your bike collection."

Mar 8

Ian Wacogne commented on Jess's photo

New Polo Build

"I saw you guys practising a year or so ago, and it looked enormous fun; almost enough fun to regard it as an entirely legitimate way to fracture my middle aged bones... I think I'd be OK if it was a completely rubberised pitch. A…"

Mar 7

Jess replied to LS's discussion Linking Places Fund

"Indeed!"

Mar 7

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do?: Commuting, bike polo, road, training...

Where do you live?: Yardley

Tell us about your bike(s): Surly Steamroller fixed gear, Giant road bike & On-One Pompino for bike polo!

About me: Bikeability instructor, cycle trainer and bike polo player. Always up for any kind of cycling especially if it involves touring in a nice warm country!

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At 18:40 on March 3, 2011, Robert Holland said…: Jess, This is the link which I omitted to include in my post on your 'girlandherbike' site.

http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=...

At 20:21 on March 22, 2011, Andy Reeve said…: Hi Jess,

You don't know me but I write a blog called the stylish cyclist and I've used a pic from your friends flickr page of you. hope you don't mind, if you do please tell me and I'll take it down.

you can see it here.

really like your blog by the way, hope to be able to make one of the dinner rides soon.

cheers

andy

At 21:48 on March 22, 2011, Stuart Kennedy said…: Hello Miss Duffy.

At 22:13 on March 22, 2011, Stuart Kennedy said…: Cranks off yet?

At 22:18 on March 22, 2011, Stuart Kennedy said…: Umm no rush?! I have no cranks to remove anytime soon! So long as you got it off!! :-)

At 10:44 on March 24, 2011, Amy Hughes said…: Hi Jess

Not quite in Sheldon yet but should have moved over in the next month or so! Thanks for the offer of help, I'd imagine I'll be needing it at some point, also restoring a 1968 gents Raleigh too so I can see me begging for help somewhere along the line :D

x

At 19:12 on May 26, 2011, Terry said…: Hello Jess - we met at the April Critical Mass ride, I have two lightweight tents you can borrow for your Berlin expedition. Let me know if you would like them, Terry.

At 17:14 on May 29, 2011, John G said…: Hi Jess
The pompino is still for sale if your interested I have sent you a email with my contact details. You are very welcome to look. I live in Sutton Coldfield just behind four oaks station
Cheers
John g