Tuesday, 27th December 2016

Distance: 19 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Weather: Fine but cold

There is only one thing better than a coffee stop on a club ride, a visit to the pub. This was the order of day following a ride from Caldicot via Black Rock, Mathern and Chepstow, visiting the Tredegar Arms in Shirenewton, for pints of Christmas Ale to wash down the Sausage and Mash. Riders fully refreshed made their way down the steep lane through Cwm, back to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Glyn Watkins
5. Helen Gilmore
6. Brian Stephens
7. Steve Chappelle

Wednesday, 14th December 2016

Distance: 16 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Mild evening

The last ride before Christmas, saw four riders leave the Choir Hall on a mild Winter’s evening, certainly much warmer than the previous Night Ride. Following the gravel path from Rogiet to Undy, and along the quiet moorland roads, it was into the Rose Inn for pints of Hobgoblin to wash down the curries and the chips, before heading home to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Sue Earnshaw
2. David Vass
3. Robert Stallard
4. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 11th December 2016

Distance 32 miles – Difficulty 2/5 – Weather: Fine

Nice ride down to the Seawall Tearooms on a sunny day for cake and mince pies, provided by Wendy and Wayne. Different route this time, through Bishton and Llanwern for the six riders who left Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Brian Stephens
5. Helen Gilmore
6. Tracey Eastabrook

Wednesday, 7th December 2016

The Rose Inn played host to the first CMCCC Christmas Dinner organised by the club. It was thanks to Rob Stallard, who arranged the evening where 17 members and partners, sat down to a full three-course dinner, that included a selection of starters, traditional Christmas Fayre of Turkey or Beef and a range of scrumptious desserts including a large cheeseboard. Christmas crackers, party hats and amusing banter made the evening very enjoyable, and it will certainly be arranged for future years.

A big thanks to the Rose Inn for being welcoming hosts.

Dinners:

1. Grahame Morton
2. Pat Morton
3. Leon Jones
4. Denise Jones
5. David Whittle
6. Rhiannon Whittle
7. Sue Earnshaw
8. Sharon Ward
9. Robert Stallard
10. Jayne Stallard
11. Harry Giblin
12. Tracey Eastabrook
13. Ian Russell
14. Lesley Russell
15. Helen Gilmore
16. Carolyn Griffiths
17. Tony Griffiths

Wednesday, 30th November 2016

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

The latest Night Ride saw only two riders make the trip to the Rose Inn. Sue Earnshaw and Tony Griffiths braved the icy roads, to be met with a roaring fire, beer and tasty food at the pub. A welcome surprise was had when three other club members, Sharon and Tony Ward, and Nick Powell decided to drive down to Redwick, to enjoy the warm glow of the fire and partake in liquid refreshment. Soon it was over however, it was time to board the bikes and make the frosty ride back to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Sue Earnshaw
2. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 27th November 2016

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Distance: 33 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Fine but cold and windy

Nine cyclists made the start at the Choir Hall on a cold winter morning for the trip down to the Newport Wetlands. MTB’s and Hybrid bikes were needed to contend with the gravel track to Undy, before taking to the road to Goldcliff. The Wetlands was reached through Saltmarsh Lane which leads onto the gravel path that surrounds the Bird Sanctuary. Excellent views across the estuary, photos alongside the lighthouse before completing the circuit and heading for refreshments and a warm at the Seawall Tearooms. Wendy and Wayne, as usual made great hosts, filling us with hot coffee, teacakes and slices of cake, before heading back along the flats to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Robert Stallard
4. Tracey Eastabrook
5. Lesley Russell
6. Ian Russell
7. David Vass
8. Brian Stephens
9. Steve Chappelle

Sunday, 20th November 2016

RIDE CANCELLED

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Wednesday, 16th November 2016

Distance: 18 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Damp

Rider:

1. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 13th November 2016

Distance: 30 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Sunny

Seven riders turned-up at the Choir Hall for the annual trip to Magor to watch the Armistice Service in the village square. Nice to see two new riders, former work colleague Brian Stephens and his friend Steve Chappell.

The route followed Church Road out of Caldicot, through Caerwent and onwards to Carrow Hill, St. Brides and Magor. A stop in the Square to watch the service before continuing on along the Queens Way to Goldcliff and the Seawall Tearooms.

As usual, great service and lovely food and drink from Wendy and Wayne, fully refreshed the group made their way back to Caldicot via Undy and Rogiet. An excellent day was had by all.

Riders:

1. Helen Gilmore
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Nick Powell
5. David Vass
6. Brian Stephens
7. Steve Chappelle

Wednesday, 2nd November 2016

Distance: 16 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Bike Type: MTB or Hybrid (Road bikes will have to take the road)

Five riders made the trip to the Rose Inn, Redwick on a cold night. Hearts were warmed by the excellent food, drink and roaring log fire before heading back to Caldicot via the gravel tracks.

Riders:

1. Robert Stallard
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Tony Griffiths
5. Alex Wong