6 Clitheroe Advertiser and'Times, June 5th, 1980 i PEDAL POWpR • T i t . CUTHEROF 33066. CYCLES LTD. MANUFACTURERS OF THE $ RANGE OF


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EVERY SUCCESS WITH THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW CYCLE SHOP


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for its Clitheroe launch than the present. For the British Cycl­


“P ED A L POWE R ” could not have picked a more opportune moment


posters. G The publication of


ing Bureau has already set the wheels rolling on its 1980 summer cam­ paign to spell out the message “I t’s better by bike.” The campaign in ­


. 9 Working with local aidhorities, schools and other organisations to encourage people of all ages to use bikes. »An extensive range


cludes: stickers and ivindoiv-


of promotional material such as T-shirts, lapel


be regional pedal parties with fu n rides for all the family and special ac­


for health, Cycling for pleasure and Cycling for the enviromnent. Other attractions will


Now there’s a shop which can meet all your cycling needs


TWO months hard graft have transformed an house in Clitheroe into an attractive showroom and numerous accessories for those keen on two- “Pedal Power”, in Wad- opened its doors for busi- dington Road, recently


Putting over the message new leaflets — Cycling


ness and looks as though it could be a winner with the town’s cycling fana­


facilities for cyclists. Based in London, the


encourage ~improved


Bureau is sponsored by the Bicycle Association of Great Britain and. the Na­ tional Association of


backing up these moves by liaising with MPs and local authorities to


able'to pick up cycling tips from a 25-minute production on general cinema release. The bureau ivill be


tivities will be on the bill at this year’s Interna­ tional Cycle Shoiv at Harrogate. Filmgoers ivill 'also be


wheels to travel have also had to pay for increased road fund licences after the last Budget — so the campaign will be an in­ stant hit wi th many people.


Cycle and Motor Cycle Traders. It reckons that this summer is an ideal lime to push ahead with its campaign, as motor­ ists reel under the blows of spiralling petrol costs. Those who use four-


Wilkinson hopes to supply all ranges of bikes, back­ ing this up with a com­ prehensive choice of spare parts and also carrying out repair work.


tics. Proprietor Mr Robert


(37), of Neville Street, Longridge, can rightly feel proud of his new


shop.


■ Indeed he has given a new twist to the nistory of the building, which started life as a coach house in the mid 19th century.


ing was a garage for seven years ana then housed a plumber’s firm.


Afterwards, the build­


took over the premises there were signs of wear and tear as a result of the building’s most recent use — a storage warehouse for tiles.


When' Mr Wilkinson


has been fantastic. Mr Wilkinson sand-blasted the interior and then set about cleaning the oil- stained, grease-ridden


But the transformation


v a rn ish e d p in ew o o d layout backed with a quarry tiled floor.


beams. The result is a sleek


in the venture will be his wife Hazel (30).


Helping Mr Wilkinson


K o n e o electric hammers


CONGRATULATIONS AND EVERY SUCCESS TO PEDAL POWER FROM


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racks to put up to provide extra storage space, but there should be ample room for customers to walk round and decide which bike or part they p refer ,” said Mr Wil­ kinson.


"We still have some


of the renovation work himself, Mr Wilkinson


Having carried out a lot


old storage ware- displaying bicycles wheeler travel.


Advertising feature


bicycle are on offer, in­ cluding Falcon, Raleigh, Viscount, Peugeot, Moto Becane, Puch, Holdswor- thy and Claud Butler.


Most major makes of


bulging with extras such as tyres, saddles, brake


Already the shelves are


cables, brake blocks and lights.


a choice of sports and touring models, tricycles, tandems and shoppers.


And the bikes? There is


leeway for self-service and we will be happy to help out with any advice where problems occur,” said Mr Wilkinson.


“There will be some


Wilkinson will be happy to tackle jobs on any bicy­ cle — even if it has not been bought from his shop.


On the repair front, Mr


ree to take on the chal­ lenge, having several years experience as a motor mechanic under his belt.


He has the right pedig­


Clitheroe shop, Mr Wil­ kinson specialised in car accident repair work at his own base near his Neville Street home.


Be fore ta k in g th e


this cyclists’ haven came when the “Pedal Power” sign went up over the front door of the shop. Already passers-by are


The finishing touch to


•seen pedalling in convoy out and about the country lan e s of the Ribble Valley. Mr Wilkinson has been


THE Wilkinson family are keen cyclists themselves and are frequently to be'


Unrivalled service


THE new “Pedal Power” shop could find itself in the vanguard of a cycling boom during the 1980s. -


a cycle owner for a number of years, but his wife Hazel (pictured with him) and sons John (13), Nicholas (11) and Simon (7) have only been bitten by the biking bug re­ cently.


tandem which Simon and I use,” said Mr Wilkinson. “My wife and the other two lads each have their own bicycles and come along with us.” The Wilkinsons are not


“ I have b o u g h t a


the hobby is on the verge of a revival of popularity and when it comes, “Pedal Power” will be able to provide an unrivalled ser­ vice for Clitheroe cyclists.”


Mr Wilkinson feels that


reasons why Mr Wilkin­ son feels his judgment


T h ere a re s e v e ra l


will be proved right. “With the ever-increas­


reverse and more people are cycling to work or using bikes to go on short shopping journeys.


ing fitness conscious, cycl­ ing is again winning many converts.


With the public becom­


In sporting terms, cycl­ ing four or five miles


alone in picking cycling as a pursuit to fill the in­ creasing leisure hours that people are discov­ ering. Less restrictive and


ing price of petrol and the oil supply s i tu a t io n threatening to take it even higher, the bicycle now provides a more viable economic alterna­ tive for short journeys then the motor car,” he said.


stopping as they walk down Waddington Road to peer in at the new gleaming machines. If the recent spell of good weather is an early indica­ tion of a sw e l te r in g summer, business should really boom skywards.


generally less tiring than walking, cycling offers the pleasure of travelling si­ lently through the coun­ tryside and allows the rider to take in the sights, sounds and delights of the rural scene. It is this aspect of


travelling and touring that all too often goes un­ heeded in our present age of speed and superfi­ ciality.


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were really popular was in the 1950s, but the effect seemed to wear off in the following decade,” he said. “This was be­ cause small new models of cars such as the Mini used petrol at a very cheap rate and the cost of run­ ning such vehicles was weir within the means of a lot of people.”


“The last time bikes


But now the trend seems to be happening in.


daily is “mild endurance training” of the best kind. There is no undue


strain' on any particular part of the body, it pro­ vides a useful workout of certain muscles, an im­ provement in breathing capacity and the statisfac- tion of knowing that this form of exercise serves a purpose — it actually takes you somewhere.


manufacturers see things in a similar vein.


Mr Wilkinson feels the


times it has been hard to find a tandem, because none were being pro­ duced,” he said. “But now three or • four firms are turning them out again, so the future looks good. ”


“For instance, in recent


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Appeal. against prison term


CLITHEROE m trates sentenced a bum man to three r. imprisonment for a: ing a police officer — granted him bail wh solicitor gave noti appeal.


posed three-month ) sentences on Claytoi each charge, to run currently, and or< him to pay an advo fee of £50. The defend:


Vera’s second-hand in Wellgate, ClitI with intent to steal. The magistrates


pleaded guilty to as ing Sgt. David FI and also to ent.


Leslie Clayton


each from the Ri The Recreatioi


brother, Stephen Cl (29), also admitted ( ing the shop with i to steal and was £150.


Sumner told the that Leslie Clavtor been spotted "by Fletcher as he lef shop through a window. In the struggle th;


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lowed, both men f the floor and Leslie ton hit the police several times. Mr John Beggs,


senting Clayton, sai his client tried to st free and in the coi may have caused injury to the officer


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