October 9th, 2018 | 
Author: Tuesday, 23rd October 2018
Meet at the Choir Hall at 6pm – Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5
Trip to our favourite pub for food and refreshments. Along the gravel tracks so MTB or Gravel Bike recommended. Also, return journey will be in the dark so need good lights.
Interested Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- David Kealaher
- Robert Stallard
- Janice Orum
- Chris Orum
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Sunday, 7th October 2018
Distance: 7 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Warm
A lovely sunny morning for a bike ride to Black Rock and beyond. Eleven riders made the start that included a tour of Sudbrook, taking in the sites from the riverfront and then from Black Rock. An aborted stop at the David Broome’s Event Centre for coffee, which wasn’t open only to be shouted at by the man himself. Never mind, we will take our trade elsewhere in future. Fortunately enough, the castle had an archery event in the grounds so coffee and cake before returning back to the Choir Hall.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Chris Orum
- Jan Orum
- Sue Earnshaw
- Tracey Eastabrook
- Yvette Guerrier
- Lorraine Leahy
- Martin Leahy
- Charlie Wade
- Robert Eastabrook
Sunday, 30th September 2018
Distance from Caldicot: 45 miles, from Chepstow: 36 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Weather: Dry
Only three riders made the start at the Choir Hall, and were joined by another two at the M48 Approach Road in Chepstow. Passing lots of cyclists, and a group of Nordic Road-Skiing group along the quiet lanes to Berkeley, before stopping at the Tearooms for refreshments. Nice to bump into an old workmate, Paul Elder and also Gary Price and a mate from Chepstow Male Voice Choir there also. Soon it was back on the bikes for the long ride back to Caldicot.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Robert Stallard
- Tracey Eastabrook
- Chris Orum
- Jan Orum
Sunday, 23rd September 2018
RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
Sunday, 16th September 2018
Distance: 29 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Showery
On a blustery day, four riders made the start at the Choir Hall to cycle down to Goldcliff and the Seawall Tearooms. The rain kept off on the outward journey, but after refreshments of cake, teacakes and coffee at the cafe, the heavens opened and showers accompanied us on the return trip to Caldicot.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Chris Orum
- Simon Hughes
Tuesday, 11th September 2018
Distance: 20 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine with light drizzle on return
Four riders made the start at the Choir Hall, including first-timer Darren Lloyd. The route took us through Caerwent, Carrow Hill, St Brides and into Magor, initially stopping at the Golden Lion but when it became apparent that they were not serving food, we switched to the Wheatsheaf which was excellent. We were also joined for dinner by Darren’s wife, Bev Lloyd and Sue Earnshaw who had driven there to meet us.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Jan Orum
- Chris Orum
- Darren Lloyd
Tuesday, 14th August 2018
Distance: 12 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine
Nice evening at the Millers Arms in Mathern, for the latest ride from the Choir Hall. Great to see Paul Vincent joining us for his first ride out, hope he enjoyed it and will come back again. Excellent value in the pub as well, meal and a pint for £10, marvellous. We shall return.
Riders:
- Tony Griffiths
- Carolyn Griffiths
- Sue Earnshaw
- Grahame Morton
- Paul Vincent