Sunday, 10th November 2013

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Thanks to the GoSkyRide web site (www.goskyride.com), the club gained four new members, Vince Beacham, Sue Earnshaw, Diane Potter and Mike Kinnersley along with the appearance of an old school friend of Leon’s, Garry Veale doubled the rides attendance to 10 making their way from the Choir Hall on a sunny Sunday morning.

Along with regular attendees; Nathan Finney, Grahame Morton, David Whittle, Leon Jones and Tony Griffiths, the group made their way through Caldicot, taking note of the cenotaph on the way. Dropping down to Caerwent again going past the cenotaph before eventually arriving at the packed centre of Magor, with hundreds of people thronging the square around the war memorial just in time for the Remembrance Service. A special treat was the attendance at the service of the Serenata Ladies Choir, of which regular cyclist Carolyn Griffiths is a member. Following the ‘Last Post’ and the laying of wreaths, the choir performed an excellent version of the song ‘Wherever You Are’, made famous by the Military Wives choir.

Once complete the group made their way along the new road through the Llanwern Steelworks, stopping whilst a puncture repair was made. It was then onto Goldcliff with the regular stop for coffee and tea-cakes and a chat with the already arrived Caldicot Town Cycle Club.

Fed and watered the return journey was made via Redwick, Undy and Rogiet before arriving back at the Choir Hall for photographs and goodbyes. An excellent ride made better by the new arrivals, the weather and the lovely remembrance service at Magor.

Approximate Distance: 28 miles

Riders:

1. Leon Jones
2. Tony Griffiths
3. Grahame Morton
4. David Whittle
5. Nathan Finney
6. Garry Veale
7. Diane Potter
8. Sue Earnshaw
9. Vince Beacham
10. Mike Kinnersley