Tom,
Cycle Jumble = jumble sale which is similar to our "flea market." They are often put on by an organisation or a church group to raise funds. Similar are "rummage sales" or "carboot sales." all are variations on N. Am. flea markets, church bazaars, yard sales, garage sales, etc.
Cheers,
Paul
Paul Williams,
Ottawa, ON, Canada
ofunderstanding of some European cycling terms
> Toni,
>
> Excuse my sometimes lamentable ignorance of my own English language, but
> what is a Cycle Jumble? Might it be like a swap meet? Perhaps you can
> clarify what an Audax is, too, as I only have a vague understanding of
> that
> term also.I think it is like a ride for bikes with light touring
> accessories? If so, how would an Audax differ from a Randonneuring bike?
>
> And as long as I am displaying my ignorance, is the Parc Ferme a bike
> show?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Sanders , feeling like The Ugly American,
>
> Lansing, Mi