278 – Starter Ride (Black Rock)

Sunday, 7th October 2018

Distance: 7 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Warm

A lovely sunny morning for a bike ride to Black Rock and beyond. Eleven riders made the start that included a tour of Sudbrook, taking in the sites from the riverfront and then from Black Rock. An aborted stop at the David Broome’s Event Centre for coffee, which wasn’t open only to be shouted at by the man himself. Never mind, we will take our trade elsewhere in future. Fortunately enough, the castle had an archery event in the grounds so coffee and cake before returning back to the Choir Hall.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Chris Orum
  4. Jan Orum
  5. Sue Earnshaw
  6. Tracey Eastabrook
  7. Yvette Guerrier
  8. Lorraine Leahy
  9. Martin Leahy
  10. Charlie Wade
  11. Robert Eastabrook

276 – Berkeley Castle

Sunday, 30th September 2018

Distance from Caldicot: 45 miles, from Chepstow: 36 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Weather: Dry

Only three riders made the start at the Choir Hall, and were joined by another two at the M48 Approach Road in Chepstow. Passing lots of cyclists, and a group of Nordic Road-Skiing group along the quiet lanes to Berkeley, before stopping at the Tearooms for refreshments. Nice to bump into an old workmate, Paul Elder and also Gary Price and a mate from Chepstow Male Voice Choir there also. Soon it was back on the bikes for the long ride back to Caldicot.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Robert Stallard
  3. Tracey Eastabrook
  4. Chris Orum
  5. Jan Orum

274 – Seawall Tearooms

Sunday, 16th September 2018

Distance: 29 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Showery

On a blustery day, four riders made the start at the Choir Hall to cycle down to Goldcliff and the Seawall Tearooms. The rain kept off on the outward journey, but after refreshments of cake, teacakes and coffee at the cafe, the heavens opened and showers accompanied us on the return trip to Caldicot.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Chris Orum
  4. Simon Hughes

273 – Pub Ride (Wheatsheaf)

Tuesday, 11th September 2018

Distance: 20 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine with light drizzle on return

Four riders made the start at the Choir Hall, including first-timer Darren Lloyd. The route took us through Caerwent, Carrow Hill, St Brides and into Magor, initially stopping at the Golden Lion but when it became apparent that they were not serving food, we switched to the Wheatsheaf which was excellent. We were also joined for dinner by Darren’s wife, Bev Lloyd and Sue Earnshaw who had driven there to meet us.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Jan Orum
  3. Chris Orum
  4. Darren Lloyd

271 – Pub Ride (Millers Arms)

Tuesday, 14th August 2018

Distance: 12 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine

Nice evening at the Millers Arms in Mathern, for the latest ride from the Choir Hall. Great to see Paul Vincent joining us for his first ride out, hope he enjoyed it and will come back again. Excellent value in the pub as well, meal and a pint for £10, marvellous. We shall return.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Sue Earnshaw
  4. Grahame Morton
  5. Paul Vincent