Caldicot Choir Cycling / Running / Walking

Wednesday, 2nd September 2020

Runners

1. Paul Vincent
2. Isobel Brown

Wednesday, 26th August 2020

Runners

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Isobel Brown
4. Jane Nesbitt

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

Five riders made the start at the Choir Hall on an overcast morning. Nice to finally meet up with Margaret and Peter Hurst for their first ride with us. The route took us over to Black Rock, through Crick and Caerwent to the Cwm, back to Llanfair Discoed onto Carrow Hill, Magor and Llandevenny, then onto Bishton and Llanwern, stopping at the Milton Hotel for refreshments. The trip back was via Spytty, Magor, Undy and Rogiet to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Margaret Hurst
4. Peter Hurst
5. Chris Orum

Thursday, 20th August 2020

Distance: 14 miles – Difficulty: 1/6 – Weather: Cloudy and Windy

Just two riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the trip to Redwick and the Rose Inn for a meal and drink. Sustenance taken outside due to the COVID-19 regulations, before riding back to Caldicot.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Runners

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Isobel Brown
4. Philip Bates
5. Paul Vincent

Sunday, 16th August 2020

Distance: 5 miles – Weather: Cloudy but warm – No. Walkers: 9

Fabulous walk to the medieval Church of St. James at Lancaut, on the promontory of the River Wye. Staring from Chepstow Castle, over the Wye Bridge and up the steep hill towards Tutshill, before following the Offa’s Dyke path. A diversion, dropping down the cliff path towards the river, clambering over a boulder field and walking through the woods to the little church. After stopping and exploring the ancient ruin, still in remarkably good shape, a long climb past the old lime kilns to Lancaut Lane and finally reaching the main road, just north of Woodcroft. Back on the Offa’s Dyke path, stopping for photos at Wintours Leap, with stunning views of the river, and returning back to Chepstow. Day was finished off with a pint and pork pie in the Three Tuns pub.

Walkers:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Jane Nesbitt
4. John Nesbitt
5. Robert Stallard
6. Chris Orum
7. Janice Orum
8. Chris Brown
9. Robert Brown

Sunday, 9th August 2020

Distance: 28 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Warm

Five riders turned-up at the Choir Hall for the Grand Depart, missing newcomers Peter and Margaret Hurst (we did see them later) for the ride to Goldcliff and the Seawall Tearooms. The route included Caerwent, Carrow Hill and Magor before meeting Grahame Morton at Redwick (he had already departed), for coffee and cake at the cafe. The return journey saw the group cycle through Undy and Rogiet, returning to the Choir Hall by the back lanes from Rogiet.

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Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sue Earnshaw
4. Grahame Morton
5. Margaret Hurst
6. Peter Hurst
7. Janice Orum
8. Chris Orum

Wednesday, 5th August 2020

Return to 30 seconds running and 1 minute walking – slowly going to increase the distance till we get to 5K (3.1 miles) and then slowly decrease the walking time. Next week we will increase the distance to 2.8 miles from this week’s 2.6 miles.

Runners:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Isobel Brown
4. Jane Nesbitt
5. John Nesbitt
6. Alistair Stewart

Tuesday, 4th August 2020

Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Cloudy

Another pub ride, this time to the Millers Arms in Mathern. Route took us to Sudbrook, looking around the new houses before visiting Black Rock. Over to Crick following back roads to Hayes Gate, crossing the A48 to Mathern and the Millers – despite a long wait to be served, food was great and took advantage of the ‘Eat Out’ Government scheme for Covid-19, although it was nearly dark for the return ride back to Caldicot. Nice to see some of the gang again.

Riders:

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

Sunday, 2nd August 2020

Distance: 6.2 miles – No. Walkers: 13 – Weather: Sunny

Thirteen people turned-up at Mathern for the walk to Runston Chapel, through St. Pierre Golf Club, Hayes Gate and the lanes towards the Shirenewton drag road. Returning via the same route to the A48, then past Mathern Mill and the Fishery, before walking through the maize fields to the Millers Arms. Finished of with Sunday lunch and cider at the pub.

Walkers:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Isobel Brown
4. Jane Nesbitt
5. John Nesbitt
6. Robert Stallard
7. Delyth Gregory
8. Karl Gregory
9. Sharon Ward
10. Jacqui Dixon
11. Sally Bayliss
12. Janice Orum
13. Chris Orum