Sunday, October 21st 2012

On the day when the motor equivalents were ‘Hoggin’ the Bridge’, we decided to peddle our way in the opposite direction towards Redwick and the Rose Inn.

Eleven riders met at the Choir Hall for the latest Club Ride, including two new members to our ranks, Teresa Howells and Carolyn Griffiths.

The first port of call was Black Rock, where we were met by our intrepid photographer, ‘Lyn the Lens’, pointing his Lumix at us.

Next task was to scale the 10% climb at St. Pierre, which despite some very red faces (white in some cases), and heavy breathing, the party cleared the summit and rolled on to the A48. At this point, Leon, Spike and Nick took the long drag up to Shirenewton, whilst the others continued along the flatter lands to Five Lanes.

After cruising through the lanes we eventually came to Magor only to be confronted with a stream of Harley Davidson’s and Suzuki’s speeding past us with no let-up to be able to cross the road. Alyn had a brilliant idea and pressed the pedestian crossing button which brought the cavalcade to a halt, and a jubilant cry from the cyclists after reaching the other side of; ‘We stopped the Hoggin‘!

A detour was made to Undy Church to see if there were any others who wanted to join the ride for the last couple of miles, then it was onwards to the Rose, where cider and coffee was consumed.

Riders: Sue Murphy, Debbie Swain, Carolyn Griffiths, Teresa Howells, Nick Powell, Spike Hughes, Keith Swain, Alyn Dawe, Leon Jones, Anthony Howells, Tony Griffiths.

Photos by Lyn ‘The Lens’ Gauntlett and Tony Griffiths.