Author Topic: [HAMR] Marsh Gibbon support (Read 3803 times)

Hummers · « **on:** 14 March, 2015, 06:41:06 am »

As Marsh Gibbon has been picked up on as a common point for a number of Steve's routes, I contacted the parish council and the school to see if they were interested in supporting him.

Am waiting to hear back from the school but the parish council have agreed to allowing some visible support for Mr Abraham as he goes through the village. What this will actually be is for us to suggest but I wondered if anyone who lives near Marsh Gibbon could look into what we could do and where it could be placed.

If anyone can help, send me a PM.

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Ham · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 March, 2015, 07:02:15 am »

I've found a gibbon support

HTH

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 March, 2015, 11:49:51 am »

I suggest a banner would be useful - I can see it turning into something reported locally, then nationally.

"The Sleepy little village that might become internationally famous.

Marsh Gibbon is not particularly noted for anything. A small village of &&&&& inhabitants, the village has found itself unwittingly becoming a source of international attention. Steve Abraham, currently challenging a 70-odd year old record (insert links to previous articles and the One year timetrial site), has been frequently passing through the village on his 200mile-plus cycle rides each day. Fans noted this and early on started speculating at what point (and how many times) Steve would pass through the village each day.
The local parish council (in conjunction with blah blah) has erected a banner welcoming Steve to the village (insert photo). "

etc etc.

aoxomoxoa · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 March, 2015, 11:56:56 am »

If the local gibbonites are amenable, how about getting lots of old red bikes, cut-outs etc on the sides of houses, just like they did in Yorkshire last summer? (Idea attributed to Mrs Aoxomoxoa)

Could also be a good opportunity to get the local kids interested in cycling. I'll speak to one of the coaching committee members at Bicester Millennium Cycling Club to see what could be arranged, once you hear back from the school.

I can picture crowds of school children lining the thoroughfares of Marsh Gibbon cheering as Steve comes powering through!

Hummers · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 March, 2015, 04:20:35 pm »

The Red bike idea is a good call

H

clarion · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 March, 2015, 04:27:07 pm »

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 March, 2015, 08:34:10 am »

Of course Steve's bikes are black, with a red-clad rider.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 March, 2015, 09:04:42 am »

I believe a parallel is being drawn with the Yellow bikes that littered Yorkshire during le Tour.

Hummers · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 March, 2015, 10:39:28 am »

Black bike, red rider with GO STEVE! written in red underneath?

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Hummers · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 March, 2015, 12:38:59 pm »

I am crap at this sort of thing but something like this...

http://www.pd4pic.com/images/stick-symbol-man-ride-cartoon-bike-bicycle-free.png

With GO STEVE! written underneath?

Anyone with a better idea, let me know your thoughts.

H

velovoice · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 March, 2015, 01:00:38 pm »

Great idea, Hummers, but... can you make that rear wheel (+ rack?) somehow resemble the letter T?

Hummers · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 March, 2015, 01:08:22 pm »

Quote from: velovoice on 15 March, 2015, 01:00:38 pm

Great idea, Hummers, but... can you make that rear wheel (+ rack?) somehow resemble the letter T?

The picture came from the tinterweb - I am hopeless at drawing - anyone out there with any talent for this sort of thing please jump in!

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Bledlow · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 March, 2015, 01:18:02 pm »

The county council has a collection of old photos, some of which might come in handy, here -
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/museum/ea_buckinghamshire_photos.page.

I only found one of Marsh Gibbon with a bicycle in it, though.

Basil · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 March, 2015, 01:22:36 pm »

Or make the back wheel an M.
Pandering to civic pride might work.

Hummers · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 March, 2015, 02:02:47 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 15 March, 2015, 01:22:36 pm

Or make the back wheel an M.
Pandering to civic pride might work.

I have wondered about making it a wider appeal than just Marsh Gibbon.

First off, let's get some input from someone with a talent for this sort of thing - there must be someone who has some skills on here - any suggestions?

H

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 March, 2015, 06:24:35 pm »

Give me a couple of weeks, it might turn into something respectable.

Hummers · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 March, 2015, 08:41:41 pm »

Keep 'em coming

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red marley · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 March, 2015, 08:47:58 pm »

*doobee-doobee-doo-dooooo doobe-dooooo dee-do-do-do-dooh*

I'm sorry we can't return any of your pictures but we give a small prize for those that we do show.

</Tony Hart>

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 March, 2015, 09:43:39 pm »

Has he died again, then?

Tim Hall · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 March, 2015, 01:39:43 pm »

Quote from: jo on 15 March, 2015, 08:47:58 pm

*doobee-doobee-doo-dooooo doobe-dooooo dee-do-do-do-dooh*

I'm sorry we can't return any of your pictures but we give a small prize for those that we do show.

</Tony Hart>

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Author Topic: [HAMR] Marsh Gibbon support (Read 3803 times)

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