UPDATED: They’re back… More pain, more gain
Monday 20 April, 2009
It nearly didn’t happen. By Friday night, unseasonably severe storms were sweeping across the route of the 2009 Houston to Austin ride, overwhelming drains and rising above the fenders of cars in some towns.
Saturday’s leg to La Grange was cancelled in the interests of safety. But Sunday dawned bright and clear.
On 19th April, 11,000 cyclists made their way to a rolling start at La Grange, and on to Austin through hot sun and strong headwinds, “bright reflections” (in the words of the Lone Star Chapter) “of our shared dedication and intense commitment to do whatever we can to mobilize in the movement toward a cure for MS”.
Fourth time veterans Jeremy Farr and Charles Lockwood achieved personal bests for the Sunday stage, with David “Gel Seat” Steward not too far behind.
To read more, visit
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/bp-ms-150/index.aspx
Date: Wednesday 23 - Thursday 24 May, 2012
Location: One Drummond Gate, London
Ince & Co partner Chris Kidd is speaking on “Managing conflicts and disputes”. He is also chairing and moderating some sessions.
Date: Wednesday 23 - Friday 25 May, 2012
Location: London
Ince & Co partner Fionna Gavin will be speaking during the morning of the third day on “Tanker Charterparties - time and voyage”. Which will cover the differences in, and justifications for, tanker chartering.
Date: Thursday 24 May, 2012
Location: London
Ince & Co partner Faz Peermohamed will be speaking during day one of the conference on “Shipping: The Titanic, Prestige, Costa & Pirates”.
Date: Tuesday 29 - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
Location: Cowes, English Channel, Isle of Wight, Solent
Ince & Co will be taking part in the Lutine Lineslip Regatta, a Lloyds Yacht Club Event for the Insurance Industry, in May 2012.
Date: Tuesday 29 May, 2012
Location: British Consulate, Hong Kong
Ince & Co partner Denys Hickey will be speaking at the forum on “Contractual challenges in the LNG distribution supply chain”. The session will cover balancing long term security and flexibility in contracts and identifying and mitigating risks in LNG supply contracts.