April 22nd, 2018 | 
Author: Tuesday, 1st May 2018
Meet at the Choir Hall at 6pm – Distance: 16 miles – Difficulty: 3/5
Ride to one of our favourite pubs, via the lanes opposite the New Inn, Pwllmeyric. Chance for some food and refreshment returning via the drag. Good idea to have lights for the return journey
Interested Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Janet Vale
- Chris James
- Sue Earnshaw
- Helen Garrett
- Tracey Eastabrook
- Chris Orum
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Sunday, 21st April 2018
Distance: 14 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine
The latest easy Starter ride saw 10 riders leave the Choir Hall. Unfortunately, no new people this week but it was nice to see Janet Vale, David Gould, Chris Orum and Charlie Wade out with us for the first time this year. Photo stops were made at Black Rock and Mathern Church before calling into the Millers Arms in Mathern for some refreshments.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Chris Orum
- Yvette Guerrier
- David Gould
- Grahame Morton
- Leon Jones
- Charlie Wade
- Janet Vale
- Tony Ward
Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine
Four riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the first Pub Ride of the year, same as the Night Rides but now mostly in the light. A trip down the rocky Moors road to Undy and to Redwick and the Rose Inn for food and refreshments, before returning to Caldicot via the same route. We were joined at the Rose by Sue Earnshaw who had decided to take a night off the bike.
Riders:
- Sue Earnshaw (in the car)
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Tony Griffiths
- Tracey Estabrook
- Grahame Morton
Sunday, 1st April 2018
Distance: 54 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Weather: Fine but cold
Longest ride of the year so far, 54 miles from Caldicot to Purton and back to see the Ship Graveyard, protecting the banks of the River Severn from erosion and so damaging the Gloucester Ship Canal. Four riders made the trip, on a pleasant but cold day, over the Severn Bridge and along the undulating coast road to Berkeley and beyond. Refreshments of cake and sandwiches, washed down with copious amounts of tea and coffee at the Berkeley Tearooms, before returning along the marked cycle way to the Severn Bridge and home.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Tracey Eastabrook
- Sue Earnshaw
- Nick Powell
Sunday, 25th March 2018
Distance: 11 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Cool but sunny
On a beautiful early Spring day, five riders met at the Choir and embarked on what turned out to be a tour of the many historical sights of Portskewett and Sudbrook. From the derelict Holy Trinity Church standing ominously on the cliff edge, to the Celtic Iron Age Hillfort with hits ramparts looking out of the Severn Estuary, to the little museum that portrays the village history, then the old shipyard and dock with its waterfall to Black Rock, site of the ferry passage from South West England into Wales.
The ride was concluded with a visit to the David Broome Event Centre, marveling at the skills of the riders and horses in a Dressage event, feasting on beefburgers and coffee.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Sharon Ward
- Yvette Guerrier
- Nick Powell
- Grahame Morton
Wednesday, 21st March 2018
Traditional night ride to the Rose Inn at Redwick for food and refreshments. Nice to meet Rachel Madge for his first ride with us.
Riders:
- Sue Earnshaw
- Rachel Madge
- Tony Griffiths
Sunday, 11th March 2018
Distance: 32 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Fine but cold
Nice ride to the Newport Wetlands with six riders leaving the Choir Hall. The sun came out just in time for the photos at the lighthouse, and it was a visit to the Seawall Tearooms for refreshments from the ever extending menu that Wendy provides. Teacakes consumed, it was back on the bikes and into the wind for the ride back to Caldicot.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Lesley Russell
- Ian Russell
- Sue Earnshaw
- Robert Stallard
Sunday, 25th February 2018
Distance: 32 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Fine but freezing
Despite the very cold weather, four riders made the start at the Choir Hall, with the planned route to Caerleon being shelved in-case of icy roads. Instead, the four brave soles decided on a trip to the Seawall Cafe in Goldcliff, stopping for a warm and refreshments. It was nice to meet Maxine Rhodes on her first ride with us, hope she will come back again in the near future.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Sue Earnshaw
- Angela Ball
- Maxine Rhodes