Wednesday, 22nd April 2015
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Distance 11 miles – CMCCC Difficulty 1/5
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Sunday, 19th April 2015
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CMCCC Difficulty – 5/5
What a ride, toughest by far this year, five riders made their way from Caldicot over Cats Ash, Usk, Nantyderry, Llanellen before reaching the foot of the infamous Tumble climb at Llanfoist. Following a short break to get some food and drink on board and the last opportunity to back out, it was up hill all the way to Keepers Pond and the summit of this 4 mile 10% average climb. With a stop for photos and a bit of back=slapping, you made our way downhill through Blaenavon and Pontypool eventually reaching Usk for a stop at Cafe 49 to consume some well deserved cakes and coffee. A good day was had by all, slightly spoiled by a mechanical issue for Dave Whittle on the Cats Ash climb. Still we all survived to fight another day.
Riders:
Wednesday, 8th April 2015
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Distance – 15 miles, Difficulty – 1/5
The first Pub Ride of the year saw 11 riders leave the Choir Hall on a fine Spring evening. Amongst the cyclists was a newcomer, Jackie Woods from Cwmbran who was introduced to the group by recent joiner, Helen Gilmore. The route took us through the gravel lanes to Undy and onward to Redwick where it was beer and various potions of curry, pasta and pies before heading back through the dusky evening to Caldicot.
Riders:
Sunday, 5th April 2015
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Distance – 60 miles, Difficulty – 4/5
A great day for a ride over the bridge to the Wetlands Centre at Slimbridge – Twelve riders made the trip, seven starting from Caldicot whilst five more joined in at Chepstow. In general ride went to plan, apart from a puncture and some riders getting lost. A call at the tea rooms in Berkeley broke up the journey before continuing onto Slimbridge.
Riders:
Sunday, 22nd March 2015
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Distance: 45 miles – Difficulty: 3/5
Ride over the bridge to the historic town of Berkeley, site of a magnificent castle.
Seven cyclists made the start at the Choir hall, in fact Gareth Davies started in Bassaleg and had already done 20 miles before reaching us. At Chepstow we were joined by the Ward family making a total of ten riders crossing the bridge.
The route took us out of Caldicot climbing over to Parkwall before descending down to Mathern. The sharp climb up Dark Hill will lead us onto the M48 Approach Road before crossing the Severn Bridge. Into the lanes through Littleton Upon Severn and Oldbury before reaching Berkeley for some well deserved coffee and cake. The return journey followed the same route.
Nick Powell missed the start and ended up on his way to Dursley only to puncture and had to get a lift back.
Riders:
Wednesday, 18th March 2015
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The last of the winter Night Rides to the pub saw eight riders leave the Choir Hall and arrive at the Rose Inn just before dark. Pints of Reverend James, chips, curries, sausages etc. consumed and it was back aboard the steeds and heading back to Caldicot with lights a flashing.
Riders:
Sunday, 15th March 2015
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Six riders met-up at the Choir Hall for the latest ride, including newcomers Catherine and Andy Rowlands from Cardiff. Nice to see you and welcome to the club. Hope you enjoyed it, you are welcome anytime.
The route saw us climb out of Caldicot via Dewstow Hill before joining the A48 at the Rock and Fountain. From there to Langstone and onto Cat’s Ash and Kemeys Inferior before crossing the river at Newbridge on Usk. After a brief photo stop it was climbing up through Tredunnock before joining the Usk Road at the Cwrt Bleddyn. Onwards into Caerleon with a stop at the interesting Fwrrwm, only to find that they were not serving coffee due to the busy Mother’s Day lunchtime. Caerleon resident Sue Earnshaw came to the rescue with coffee at her cottage adjacent to the castle. Fully refreshed it was back across the Usk to Bulmore and dissecting the 2010 Celtic Manor Golf Course before climbing back up to Cat’s Ash. A speedy descent into Langstone and homewards via Llanmartin, Magor and Rogiet.
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Wednesday, 11th March 2015
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One of the last night rides before the summer time clock allow us to ride without lights, saw a trip to the Rose Inn on a mild but damp early Spring evening. The usual fare of beer and a choice from the great selection the pub offers before heading back down the gravel lanes to Caldicot.
Riders:
Wednesday, 4th March 2015
RIDE CANCELLED
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Trip down to our favourite pub, The Rose Inn, Redwick. Ride is suitable for MTBs and Hybrids due to off-road gravel tracks.
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Sunday, 1st March 2015
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Tough ride over Wentwood to Usk in search of St. David’s Church at Llangeview to pay our respects on St. David’s Day. Unfortunately, although we could see it in the distance, we took a wrong turning believing the road would bring us out there. Upon realising it wouldn’t, we gave it a wave and wished it a good day from a distance before heading into Usk to Cafe 49 for coffee and cakes.
The return journey saw us follow the river through Llantrisant before climbing over Cats Ash and heading for home via Magor and Rogiet.
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