249 – Pedalaway (Coleford)

Sunday, 28th January 2018

Distance: 16 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Sunny

Nice ride on the trails at Coleford, although impossible to get in the cafe due to the number of people there for the downhill competition. Six riders travelled there, but unfortunately, due to the parking issues we never caught up with Chris James. Trails were fairly muddy, but we ventured onto new routes led by Neil Birbeck who knows has way around the forest. Great day, no rain, and the sun shone.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Chris James
  4. Neil Birbeck
  5. Ian Russell
  6. Lesley Russell

247 – New Year Cafe

Sunday, 14th January 2018

Distance: 30 miles – Difficulty: 2/5 – Weather: Fine but cold

First ride of the year saw 12 riders make the start at the Choir Hall, on a fine but cold day. Riding through Caerwent, Five Lanes, Magor and onwards to Goldcliff, with a stop at the Seawall Tearooms for refreshment. Return journey was made via Undy and Rogiet.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Chris James
  4. Ian Russell
  5. Lesley Russell
  6. Tracey Eastabrook
  7. Tony Ward
  8. Grahame Morton
  9. Sue Earnshaw
  10. Angela Ball
  11. Gary Price
  12. Nick Powell

246 – Merry Millers

Wednesday, 27th December 2017

Distance: 11 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Cold but bright

Only 3 turned-up on a very cold day, although bright sunlight was very welcoming. A visit to Mathern Church, the extra person is St. Tewdric who joined us in a selfie, then onto the Millers for beer, faggots and pies, before returning to Caldicot.

Riders

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Chris James

243 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

Wednesday, 22nd November 2017

Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Terrain: Off-road with lights

Heavy rain, strong winds and everybody pulled out except for Grahame, who braved the elements and met three more car-bound members at the Rose Inn for refreshments. Well done Grahame.

Redwick

Riders:

  1. Grahame Morton

241 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

Wednesday, 8th November 2017

Distance: 15 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Weather: Fine but cold

Another nice evening down at the Rose Inn, but it was a chilly ride. Four riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the cycle down the gravel track to Undy and onwards to Redwick. We were joined at the pub by Chris and Jan Orum, who decided to take the car this evening following their own 25 mile ride this afternoon. Pints of Hobgoblin, curries, chips, sausages, pies etc., were consumed before the cold ride back, spurred on by wind broken by Chris James. He must stop having the extra hot curry!

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Chris James
  4. Tracey Eastabrook

240 – Bonfire Burnout

Sunday, 5th November 2017

Distance: 33 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Weather: Cold, dry mostly with rain showers towards the end

Great ride today with plenty of ups, to Shirenewton and onwards to Earlswood and Penmaenmawr, with the long descent to Chepstow. Stopping at the Severn View home to hand over more charity cash for the Sensory Garden, which is starting to take shape. Nice to see our work coming to fruition, it will be a lovely addition that will give those with Dementia, respite from their suffering. Onwards to the pub stop at Wetherspoons for hot dogs, chips and cider, before taking on the steep School Hill climb to Bulwark, Mathern and home.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Grahame Morton
  3. Sue Earnshaw
  4. Janet Vale
  5. Madzia Kruzcek
  6. Nick Powell
  7. Chris James
  8. Chris Orum
  9. Ashley Vale