Tuesday, 6th September 2016
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Distance: 18 miles – Difficulty: 1/5
Nice ride down to our favourite pub, the Rose Inn at Redwick. Nice to see Tracey back on the bike after her illness, and David back out with us. Sharon Ward could not make the ride at the last minute, but drove down and joined us for a meal on a very nice warm evening.
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Sunday, 29th August 2016
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https://www.goskyride.com/Search/Details?eventid=82854
Distance: 37 miles – Climbing: 1,600 feet – Difficulty: 3/5
Eight riders made the start of what was thought to be a dry ride, but by the time we had reached Llanmartin we were soaked and it was dodging rainstorms for the next hour.
Good to meet two newbies to the club, Ian and Lesley Russell who had joined us following Helen Gilmore’s recommendation. Welcome Ian and Lesley, hope you enjoyed the experience.
A couple of tough climbs, starting with Dewstow and further on to the Cats Ash climb before descending to Llantrisant and over the bridge to Tredunnock. Finally making it to Caerleon for coffee at the Ffwrwm Cafe, unfortunately no cakes. Good to catch-up with Diane Potter and Lisa Amos who were out with VC Newport, one of many clubs we came across on the Usk Road.
The return journey saw us go through Bulmore and back-up the Cats Ash climb before a nice downhill section to the A48. Continuing on to Llanmartin with the last climb of the day at Underwood, then downhill to Bishton, Magor and home to Caldicot.
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Wednesday, 24th August 2016
Distance 20 miles – Difficulty 2/5
The latest Pub Ride, saw use venture to a new hostelry, the Old Barn in Llanmartin. Five riders turned-up for this outing, including newbie, Alex Wong from Caerphilly.
The route saw us leave Caldicot to Llanmartin via Caerwent, St. Brides and Magor to park up in the charming patio on a pleasant summer’s evening. The food was excellent, washed down with variations of beer before heading back to Caldicot via Underwood, Bishton and Magor.
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Saturday, 20th August 2016
From Hay-on-Wye to Caldicot – 64 miles
I would just like to say a big thank you to all the boys and girls who made yesterday’s MNDA Charity Bike Ride such a success, despite awful conditions.
Special thanks must go to the ever present support team, for giving up their time so that these events can take place. To David Kirton for organising the mini-bus and driving us to Hay; to Peter Williams for transporting our bikes; to Theo Roberts, David Currie and Anthony Ward for providing much needed support; to Jayne Stallard and friend for registration; to Leon Jones for organising the trailer and bikes.
The riders; Anthony Griffiths, Carolyn Griffiths, Grahame Morton, Chris Nolan, Robert Stallard, Chris Davidson, Sharon M Maybury Ward, Janet Vale, Helen Gilmore, Neil Gilmore and Darren Canty. You all done brilliant.
Also thanks to all those who came down to the Rose Inn at Redwick; Kirstie Benjamin and Nick Powell and others already mentioned. Thank you to all the people who made donations to the MNDA Charity.
The day ended with a celebration party at the Choir Hall. Thanks to all the friends and family who came, and the bar staff who kept us topped up with falling down juice. Great entertainment and food provided by the Choir. Thank you Rob and Jayne Stallard for organising the raffle. There was some memorable performances on the Karoake machine as well !
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Sunday, 14th August 2016
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Nice ride down to the Seawall Cafe, just a warm-up before the big Charity Ride next week.
Six riders made the start, good to see David Kirby come out again with the club, and the return of Leon Jones. The route saw us go through Caerwent, Carrow Hill, Magor and Wilcrick before taking on the wind down the Llanwern straight. Wildlife was in abundance down the very scenic Chapel Lane to Goldcliff, before turning off to the Seawall Tearooms for refreshments.
Good to catch-up with the Caldicot Town Cycle Club at the cafe before heading for home via Undy and Rogiet.
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Wednesday, 3rd August 2016
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Distance 14 miles – Difficulty 2/5
On a very wet and windy night, five riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the ride to Shirenewton and the Tredegar Arms. Beer and various dishes from an excellent menu, served by mine host Gareth Trumper and partner, who made us very welcome, set us up for the downhill ride back to Caldicot.
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Sunday, 24th July 2016
Distance : 36 miles – Difficulty : 3/5
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Sunday, 10th July 2016
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Distance 31 miles – Difficulty 2/5
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Sunday, 26th June 2016
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Distance: 48 miles – Difficulty: 3/5 – Terrain: Undulating – Weather: Wet
Despite a poor turn-out, three members made the short car ride to Usk to be met by a new rider to the club, Andrew Cruwys from Blaenavon. After a short debate, the route that was taken was recommended by Grahame, which was to follow the Sustrans Route 42. A few miles into the ride and it was agreed by all that, that was a big mistake. Although nice quiet lanes, most of them went uphill sharply, on at least two occasions, topping out at greater than 14%. The road was also in poor condition, very gritty and lots of holes. One thing we learnt was that this route would not be suitable for the MNDA Charity Ride in August. Having reached Llanvihangel Crucorney, passing the Oldest Pub in Wales, The Skirrid Inn, it was decided to take the A465 main road for the rest of the way to Ewyas Harold.
A quick turnaround at the Memorial Hall, to be met with what would be incessant drizzle for the 24 miles back to Usk. With a brief interlude by stopping at the Pandy Inn for coffee and crisps, before continuing to Abergavenny and onto Usk via the main roads.
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Wednesday, 22nd June 2016
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Distance: 15 miles – Climbing: 785 feet – Weather: Cloudy
The latest pub ride saw seven riders leave the Choir Hall, and head for Shirenewton via Crick and Hayes Gate. The long climb up the lane opposite the New Inn at Pwllmeyric, interrupted by the usual farm dog who takes great pleasure in chasing cyclists, to arrive at the Tredegar Arms in the village.
Mine host, Gareth Trumper and his charming partner made us very welcome, we sat down to lashings of pies, selection of fish, with of course chips, washed down with real ale and cider. We were joined at the pub by Janet Vale who had cycled from Chepstow to meet us, and by Tony Ward who could not make the start at Caldicot, but joined us for the meal.
With hunger cravings satisfied, and goodbye’s said, it was time to speed back along the lanes, enjoying stunning views of the Severn Estuary back to Caldicot.
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