Sunday, 27th December 2015

Distance : 18 miles – Difficulty : 2/5 – Weather : Rain

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Despite heavy rain, six members turned-up at the Choir Hall to venture to the Millers Arms in Mathern, in what was a very wet and muddy ride. The route saw us take in the views at Black Rock, first time experience for some people, before crossing over to Crick and via the back lanes (very wet) to Mounton. The steep climb up to Bayfield helped blow some of the turkey out, before crossing Pwllmeyric Hill and taking Chapel Lane down to the pretty village of Mathern. With the pub not opening till noon, we had to waste a bit of time so it was a visit to the lovely village church before returning to the pub. A number of pints (not too many) was had, Butcombe was only £2.50, before making our way back to Caldicot via Hayes Gate, Crick and Caerwent. Although very wet, great ride with lovely company.

Riders:

1. Carolyn Griffiths
2. Robert Stallard
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Gareth Davies
5. Kirstie Benjamin
6. Chris Nolan

Please note the mileage etc. achieved on this ride will count towards the 2016 Jersey Competition and the Route 66 Challenge).

Wednesday, 9th December 2015

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Distance = 17 miles – Weather = Windy, but fine evening – Number of Riders = 4

The last event before Christmas, saw unlike the last event no mishaps – it was all plain-sailing for the four intrepid cyclists who ventured out on the windy coastal lanes to Redwick and the Rose Inn pub. Fully refreshed with beer, chips and other varied savouries, not to mention gout tablets, it was back along the darkened lanes, brightened the numerous Christmas lightshows to Caldicot via Undy and the gravel tracks.

Merry Christmas to our members and supporters.

 

 

 

Riders:

1. Sue Earnshaw
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Sharon Ward

Sunday, 6th December 2015

RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND RAIN

Wednesday, 25th November 2015

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Five riders made the start at the Choir Hall on a balmy (for late November) evening, heading down the back lanes to the Rose Inn at Redwick. The evening turned out to be very eventful, the outbound journey saw a crash that nearly saw Tracey swimming in the reen before losing her rear light. Then it was two punctures (well one puncture and the spare tube was useless as well) for Carolyn, our blushes spared by a local cyclist in Undy who went home and whipped the tube out of his wife’s bike! Thank you the kind gentleman from Undy, how is he going to explain that!

Finally we arrived at the Rose some forty-five minutes behind schedule. We all deserved a beer (or two) and a hearty meal by the roaring fire.

Time to make the return trip, surely this is going to be ok! – Ah-ah, on the motorway bridge at Rogiet once we had said farewell to Rob, Sue and Carolyn’s lights gave out leaving them to ride the dark lanes back to Caldicot following the others lights. All was going well until Sue took a tumble on the new access path to Caldicot Station finishing off a very eventful, but enjoyable evening.

Riders:

1. Carolyn Griffiths
2. Tracey Eastabrook
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Tony Griffiths
5. Robert Stallard

Sunday, 15th November 2015

RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST

Wednesday, 11th November 2015

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Distance: 14 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Drizzly Rain – No. Riders: 4

Well the weather started out fine and dry but by the time we hit the lanes around Magor, the wind and drizzle picked-up and it was a welcome relief to arrive at the warm, hospitable Rose Inn. It was great to meet Chris Nolan and Kirstie Benjamin there, more sensible taking the car rather than a muddy bike.

Lasagne, Curry, Liver with chips of course consumed, washed down with pints of Hobgoblin and John Smiths before it was time to hit the soaking tracks through the by now incessant drizzle.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Janet Vale
4. Sue Earnshaw

Sunday, 1st November 2015

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Distance : 32 miles – Difficulty : 2/5 – Type : Road

What a beautiful day for a bike ride, no-one would think it is November 1st, just weeks away from Christmas with the sun shining brightly along the Monmouthshire Levels.

Eight riders made the start at the Choir Hall as this latest club ride headed out towards Caerwent, Carrow Hill and Magor through St. Brides. A brief stop at the model airplane field to watch the boys playing with their toys before heading to Goldcliff via the Llanwern Steelworks Queensway.

A visit to the Seawall Tearooms, which was doing brisk business with Pontypool Cycle Club just leaving as we arrived and half-an-hour later, our trade was replaced by John Wheat and his intrepid Newport Social Cycling group. It was good to catch-up with these fellow enthusiasts, and after swapping stories it was heading home via Redwick, Undy and Rogiet to Caldicot.

A thoroughly enjoyable morning.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Janet Vale
4. Tracey Eastabrook
5. Robert Stallard
6. Tim Watson
7. Sharon Ward
8. Shane Carey

Wednesday, 21st October 2015

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Distance 15 miles – Difficulty 1/5

Beer, faggots, curry, ham, liver etc at the Rose Inn with the warm-glow of the fireplace – lovely evening.

Riders:

1. Tracey Eastabrook
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Carolyn Griffiths
4. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 18th October 2015

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Distance – from Caldicot 46 miles – from Chepstow – 35 miles : Difficulty – 3/5

Hoggin’ the Bridge day saw nine members of the cycle club leave the Choir Hall and head for Chepstow, to pick up a tenth rider and head across the Severn Bridge. With a stop near Aust Services, the cyclists witnessed a few hundred of the 4,000 plus motorbikes on the way to the charity ride. Photographs taken, it was onward towards Berkeley with a stop for refreshment at the Tearooms in the centre of the historic town before heading back across the Severn Bridge and Wales.

It was good to welcome Tracey Eastabrook’s son Jamie, and Andrew Alford for their first ride with the club. Hope you enjoyed.

Riders:

1. Sharon Ward
2. Tony Griffiths
3. Carolyn Griffiths
4. Glyn Watkins
5. Tracey Eastabrook
6. Sue Earnshaw
7. Tim Watson
8. Gareth Davies
9. Andrew Alford
10. Jamie Eastabrook

Sunday, 11th October 2015

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Family Trail – 10 miles – Difficulty: 2/5

Verderers Trail – 7 miles – Difficulty : 4/5

Great day on the forest trails at Coleford Pedalabikeaway – Three riders took on the more daring Verderers Trail whilst the others rode the more sedate Family Trail. Everyone came into the cafe safe and sound except for Nick, who decided to take a wrong turn on the Verderers and ended-up going over his handlebars on a steep descent. Ego and legs bruised, soon put right with a bacon sandwich and a cup of coffee – he even went back out and done the Family Trail afterwards. It was good to see Glyn Watkins in the cafe, he was out for a ride with the Monmouthshire Wheelers.

Riders:

1. Leon Jones
2. Nick Powell
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Sharon Ward
5. Rhys Jones