Caldicot Choir Social Cycling

Sunday, 29th March 2020

RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS

Sunday, February 23rd 2020

DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, RIDE IS CANCELLED

Sunday, February 3rd 2020

Distance: 11 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Very windy

Three riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the short ride to Undy along the gravel track, very windy, it felt like riding uphill. On the return, crossed the A48 at Rogiet to visit the old Windmill, perched on the hill above the village. Great to see Kirstie Nolan out with us again on the bikes.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Kirstie Nolan
3. Tracey Eastabrook

Tuesday, 28th January 2020

Due to lack of interest and the likelihood of rain, this event is cancelled.

Sunday, 19th January 2020

FOR SAFETY REASONS, RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Sunday, 5th January 2020

Distance: 16 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Drizzle

With weather not the best, the advertised ride to the Seawall Tearooms was shortened due to the conditions. Three riders made the start at the Choir Hall, so it was to around the loop at Redwick and into Magor for coffee from the Co-op. The return journey was made through Rogiet and the back lanes to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw

Friday, 27th December 2019

Distance: 14 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Murky

Last ride out of the year saw 5 riders make the start at the Choir Hall, on mountain bikes due to the wet and muddy roads to Mathern. First port of call was Black Rock for the obligatory photograph, then onto Mathern via Crick and Hayes Gate, dodging the yapping sheepdog who took a bite out of Mike’s trousers, and the muddy lanes.

Once at Mathern, it was into the Millers Arms for food, washed down with a pint of beer. Soon it was time to leave, returning to Caldicot via St Pierre hill and Portskewett.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Brian Phillips
5. Mike Jones

Sunday, 24th November 2019

Distance: 17 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Bike Type: Off-road (Cross, Gravel or MTB)

Weather not brilliant, wet initially and very foggy although it came out better later. Decided to do the Magor circular instead, just two of us although Mike Jones and Brian Phillips decided to go over the bridge. Nice to get back out on the MTB.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Brian Phillips (Over the bridge)
4. Mike Jones (Over the bridge)

Sunday, 10th November 2019

Distance: 29 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Cold but sunny

It has been a while, but the Choir Riders were out again taking in the Armistice Service in Magor and then onwards to the Seawall Tearooms in Goldcliff. Eight riders made the start at the Choir Hall on a cold but sunny day, and it was nice to welcome back Janet Vale, and to see some old friends at the Tearooms. The return journey was interesting, with a fall (no harm done), a puncture and a sunbathing sheep all at the same spot.

Photos from the day

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Tracey Eastabrook
4. Sue Earnshaw
5. Sharon Ward
6. Janet Vale
7. Brian Stephens
8. Nick Powell