100 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

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:

  1. Carolyn Griffiths
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Tony Griffiths
  4. Rob Brown
  5. Leon Jones
  6. Grahame Morton
  7. Tony Ward
  8. Sharon Ward

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99 – Roman Holiday

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.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Shane Carey
  4. Catherine Rowlands
  5. Andy Rowlands
  6. Nick Powell

98 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

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:

  1. Sue Earnshaw
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Tony Griffiths
  4. Leon Jones
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96 – Dewi Sant

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.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Helen Gilmore
  4. Kaf Faragher
  5. John Faragher

 

95 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

Wednesday, 25th February 2015

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You can tell that Spring is on its way as the Wednesday night trip to the Rose Inn started in the light for the first time this year. Four riders made the trip and would like to extend a warm welcome to Helen Gilmore who travelled down from Pontypool to join us on the ride.

Following pints of Reverend James and some lovely nosh, it was time to leave the cosy bar at the Rose and head back to Caldicot through the darkness.

Riders:

  1. Sue Earnshaw
  2. Grahame Morton
  3. Tony Griffiths
  4. Helen Gilmore

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94 – Up and Over to Usk

Sunday, 15th February 2015

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Tough ride today, that long climb up through Shirenewton and on to Gaerllwyd before the fast descent in Usk. Had to stop in Cafe 49 for coffee and well-deserved cake before the ride back to Caldicot via Llantrisant, Cats Ash and Magor. Nice to meet Gareth Davies today who rode into Caldicot from Bassaleg before we started the climb. Well done everybody.

Riders:

  1. Gareth Davies
  2. Sue Earnshaw
  3. Carolyn Griffiths
  4. David Whittle
  5. Tony Griffiths
  6. Shane Carey
  7. Glyn Watkins

93 – Night Ride (Rose Inn)

Wednesday, 11th February 2015

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Pleasant ride down to the Rose Inn for a drink and food. Unfortunately no Reverend James on but Bacon and Brie melt, Chicken Curry, Sausage and chips, Chicken and chips and Cottage Pie was washed down with other cider and beer.

We were seen off from the Choir Hall by Leanne Hill and her children, one of which Annalese we are supporting this year with our charity efforts.

Riders:

  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Sharon Ward
  3. Sue Earnshaw
  4. Tony Ward
  5. Greg Tinker

 

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92 – Newport Wetlands

Sunday, 1st February 2015

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On a bright but cold and windy winter morning, three riders made the trip from the Choir Hall through Caerwent, Carrow Hill and Magor towards Goldcliff and the Newport Wetlands at Nash. Stopping off at our favourite cafe for coffee and cakes before heading back through Redwick, Undy and Rogiet back to Caldicot.

Distance: 36 miles

Difficulty: 2/5 (although it felt much harder than this)

Riders:

  1. Sue Earnshaw
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Tony Griffiths

 

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