Sunday, 14th February 2016

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For once this year, the sun shone as 11 cyclists made their way from the Choir Hall heading to Black Rock, before heading to Shirenewton and then Chepstow. With the Old Wye Bridge open again, it was decided to take-on the Castleford climb and make for the National Diving Centre at Tidenham for coffee and cakes. From there it was down the windy peninsular road to the Old Ferry Inn.  After a brief stop, the riders headed back for Chepstow and returned to Caldicot via Bulwark, Mathern and Crick. With over 1700 feet in climbing, it certainly warmed-up the riders up. One highlight was School Hill in Chepstow, although not long, certainly gets the heart pumping.

It was nice to welcome a new rider, Hayley Yates, I hope that you enjoyed the ride.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Carolyn Griffiths
4. Tracey Eastabrook
5. Gareth Davies
6. Robert Stallard
7. Grahame Morton
8. Janet Vale
9. David Vass
10. Sharon Ward
11. Hayley Yates

Wednesday, 3rd February 2016

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Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine

For once this Winter, there was no ice, no rain and no punctures on the dark lanes to Redwick and the Rose Inn. Six cyclists made the start at the Choir Hall, then taking the back lanes along the Moors to Undy and onward to the Rose Inn at Redwick. Pints of Hobgoblin, plates of chips, faggots, lasagne, pies, ham and egg were then consumed, before heading back to Caldicot via the dark, bumpy tracks.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Chris Nolan
3. Kirstie Benjamin
4. Carolyn Griffiths
5. Sue Earnshaw
6. David Vass

Sunday, 31st January 2016

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OWING TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Wednesday, 20th January 2016

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Distance : 15 miles – Riders : 3 – Weather : Very cold and icy

Arctic conditions faced the three brave venturers, who made the treacherous ride to Redwick, spurred-on by the thoughts of Hobgoblin and chips at the Rose Inn. They were welcomed at the pub by fellow cycling, more sensible friends (Kirstie Benjamin, Sue Earnshaw and Chris Nolan) to enjoy a drink, some food and a general natter. Food scoffed, drinks consumed, it was time for the three mad-persons to don the lycra, and become moving icicles on the road back to Caldicot.

Spare a thought for Neil and Helen Gilmore who were expected to make the start, but had their bikes stolen from the car at St. Cadoc’s Hospital.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Robert Stallard

Sunday, 17th January 2016

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An excellent day was had at the Pedalaway Cycle Centre in the Forest of Dean despite the cold weather. Eight riders made the trek to Coleford, three taking on the exhilarating Verderers Trail of 7 miles of uphill, and fast downhills, whilst five others rode the more sedate Family Trail.

It was first time at the centre for Tracey, David Vass, Grahame and Rob Stallard, who all enjoyed the experience, a little bit different to riding on the lanes to Redwick etc. The day didn’t start too well for Grahame, despite changing his tyres and fixing a puncture yesterday evening, had another before the start today and ended up hiring a bike. He also forgot his gloves, so the frostbite in his fingers was only thawed out by the hot coffee and bacon roll in the cafe.

Riders:

1. Rhys Jones
2. Robert Stallard
3. Tracey Eastabrook
4. David Whittle
5. Tony Griffiths
6. Leon Jones
7. Grahame Morton
8. David Vass

Sunday, 10th January 2016

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RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN.

Wednesday, 6th January 2016

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The first club ride of the new year, and also the first dry day as well, saw eight members leave the Choir Hall, heading for the warm glow of the Rose Inn, Redwick. With no dramas to add for a change, it was scrumptious food and drink all round, poses for photographs before it was time to head out into the cold winter’s night heading back to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Helen Gilmore
3. Tracey Eastabrook
4. Robert Stallard
5. Sue Earnshaw
6. Neil Gilmore
7. Sharon Ward
8. Tony Ward