Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 16/10/202639 years ago this morning we woke up here, 53 Stevens Close Epsom. The radio alarm came on & the news said, do not travel, leave home, power is out, trees are down, roads are blocked. How come we had power? we were on the same ring as the hospital! Oh & we both got to work. The Great Storm of 1987. 050 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Had an appointment in Epsom this afternoon, so instead of driving we took the train. Original plan was the Spoons, but headed 1st to the Rising Sun, it was so good we never moved on. Big Smoke beers on cask & keg, all excellent 👌 Friendly staff & reasonable prices, we will return 👍 0100 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Not been there for a while but it's right on the South Downs Way. We used to combine it with the Flower Pots, Cheriton (pub & brewery). In the old days you could camp but a few pissheads got that knocked on the head! Great biking & hiking area. 140 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Actually I quite like a can to be honest & have some Chimay cans in stock. 010 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Another couple of photos from the 2003 GABF in Denver, beard has changed a bit 😀 050 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026St Bernardus still use the original Sint Sixtus yeast, whereas Sint Sixtus, since taking brewing back in house use Westmalle yeast. Why? I have no idea but I'm sure somebody knows. Cheers 010 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026We're lucky living in the South to visit Belgium many times a year for the beer & cycling. In fact I'd almost call In De Vrede at Sint Sixtus our local 😇 Quite often do a Westy 12 there & then an Abt12 at Bar Bernard & for me the Westy is sweeter, love it. Big difference is the yeast 100 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A French beer for a French win 🏆 I have seen the future... 060 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Best Beer Names from the past, this one was well thought out...Being sour it was pretty close to the truth also! 050 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Is that $7 a gallon ? I remember buying for $0.99 at the 'Y' in Sedona one trip 20 odd years ago. 100 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026A wet day so some sorting, chucking out & looking in boxes that haven't been looked in for years... Ooo what do we have here? A ticket stub from the 2003 & a flyer from the 2004 Great American Beer Festival in Denver! We also went in 05 + a much loved & lamented Falling Rock beer menu. 020 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Same here, even though Westouter is not that far away. I'd seen a sudden change in their FB posts so thought it was worth a quick visit to check it out. Will defo check again when there next year & maybe try & eat. Defo attracts the French more than Belgiums. 010 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Catching up on posts I didn't get around to on the last trip. De Tere Pleke, the bar that refused to die. Officially Dranouter, but actually on the main road between Loker & Baileul on the border. Suddenly loved again, new roof,terrace inside unchanged. Great looking food, one to keep an eye on. 150 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Happy Monday morning folks. To brighten the start of your week a photo of @beerbabe-uk.bsky.social & me just after finishing the 2016 Gulbergen 24 Hour MTB race n Eindhoven. 10 years ago, how did that happen? 180 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Todays beers as we toasted Major Henry Kelly VC MC & Bar were obviously from the Brasserie De La Somme 😉 050 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Henry was Judy's Grandmother's cousin on her Mum's side. In March we visited his grave & his Post Box, he has one dedicated to him, in Manchester as well as having a private viewing of his medals at Bankfield Museum in Halifax. He also has Military Cross & Bar from Italy, but that's another story. 250 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026trenches, returned to no man's land for 3 other wounded. For these acts of bravery he received the Victoria Cross. 2 wks ago, armed with a trench & French OS map, as much info as possible we visited the exact spot the Henry went over the top. In the middle of nowhere with only farmers for company. 150 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026110 years ago today, Oct 4th 1916 2nd Lieutenant Henry Kelly led a group of soldiers over the top between Le Sars & Eaucourt l'Abbaye during the Battle of the Somme. Reaching the German trenches they caused havoc before being forced to retreat. He carried his Company Sargent back to the British 161 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 04/10/202675 4th round Leicester City, home tie switched to Leicester. 106 coaches left L'head that morning, 2-0 up at halftime. Chris Kelly the 'Leatherhead Lip' had one cleared off the line at the start of the 2nd half for a 3-0 lead. Eventually lost 2-3 & we all got home to see ourselves on MOTD that night 110 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026You made it to the 4th Qualifying Round, as did my hometown team Leatherhead. Dreaming of 1975 & a run to the 4th round proper 👌 110 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Our last flight was 2019, before that 2012. However before that working for 'the man' @beerbabe-uk.bsky.social could fly 6 times a week! It was not unusual for her to wake me at 3.30am with alarm, again as she left & at 6.30am as the 1st flight went over the house heading to Amsterdam! Don't miss it 020 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Had intended to drink it over there as Westouter was basically closed & on holiday. Even the main restaurant caught us out by being 'exceptionally closed' on our last night. However they never got touched so they came home with us. 010 0
Reposted by BeerbikerStay European #RejoinEU 🇪🇺 #FBPE @stayeuropean.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Some people say that Brexit was divisive, so Rejoin would be divisive. No! Brexit was about division. It tore us apart from our European neighbours. It won by spreading hate and xenophobia. Rejoining is about reunion and homecoming. It is about healing and joy. It is the antidote to division. 1356 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 30/09/20266 months from posting to delivery!!! Must try harder Royal Mail. 030 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Yes Michelle's is only open week days which is strange. It is also closed on holidays as we found out once after deliberately booking an extra night at a local hotel so we could visit! Almost French in their opening times 😂 110 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Got to do a little explore after the race on Saturday, there's a lot of wood with beer in it at Bierkasteel. 2111 0
Beerbiker @beerbiker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Home 2moro sadly but we've been away for nearly 3 weeks 110 0
