Sunday, 18th January 2015

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Well, it wasn’t the Wentwood Workout as planned due to the icy conditions but we did see it as we went past on the A48.

The day didn’t get off to a good start as we where informed that Leon Jones had fallen on the ice on his way over to the Choir Hall and had injured his shoulder. However, 13 riders made their way over towards Sudbrook only for Shane Carey to fall in Portskewett followed by a mass pile-up involving Chris Nolan, Russ Woodward and Sue Earnshaw, skidding on the black ice entering Sudbrook.

Upon reaching Black Rock, a discussion took place regarding whether to continue to Shirenewton and onwards to Wentwood but for safety sake, it was decided to stick to the treated roads and head for Newport down the A48, stopping at McDonalds for coffee and returning via Magor.

Distance 25 miles.

Riders:

Wednesday, 14th January 2015

RIDE IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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Meet at Choir Hall at 6pm – ride down to the Rose Inn (Redwick) for drink / food.

 

Recommended bike – MTB or Hybrid (gravel tracks) will also need lights

 

 

Interested Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Tony Ward
4. Sharon Ward
5. Stefan Edwards
6. Leon Jones (possible)
7. Ben Hardy
8. Grahame Morton
9. Louise Cooney
10. Sue Earnshaw

Sunday, 4th January 2015

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The first ride of the new year saw 10 riders leave the Choir Hall on a fine but cold morning.

The route saw the cyclists climb out of Caldicot towards Caerwent then Carrow Hill. Turning right at Magor past the Brewery and onwards towards Underwood then Bishton and Llanwern via a number of short sharp climbs. Into Newport along the Ringland bye-pass to Broad Common and the the Seawall at Goldcliff. A stop for refreshments of coffee, cake and teacakes before the frozen riders made the return to Caldicot via Undy and Rogiet.

Good to see a number of riders returning to the fold, things look good for 2015.

Distance = 32 miles – Difficulty Rating = 2

Riders:

1. Leon Jones
2. Nick Powell
3. Karl Gregory
4. Chris Nolan
5. Kirstie Benjamin
6. Carolyn Griffiths
7. Sue Earnshaw
8. Sharon Ward
9. Tony Ward
10. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 28th December 2014

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Lovely ride down to the Rose Inn on a sunny morning. Eight riders out including newcomers Marion Davidson and also John Faragher all the way from Abergavenny. Tony Ward struggling with a bad back drove down to the Rose.

This was the last scheduled ride of 2014, plenty of exciting events planned for 2015.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Sharon Ward
4. Sue Earnshaw
5. Kaf Faragher
6. John Faragher
7. Chris Davidson
8. Marion Davidson

Sunday, 14th December 2014

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The last ride before Christmas saw a disappointing turn-out of only three riders on a cold Winter’s morning. The initial route through Underwood and Llanwern was cut short due to the impending rain that was due to come-in in the afternoon. In fact, only two riders made it to the Seawall Cafe for mince pies and coffee as Tony had to turn-back at Magor due to persistent pain in the toes caused by gout.

Riders:

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

Wednesday, 10th December 2014

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On a cold, windy but dry evening on two riders made the trip down to the Rose Inn for food and a pint of Rudolph beer.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. 

 

Wednesday, 26th November 2014

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Another successful evening ride down to the Rose Inn for pints of Reverend James and a bite to eat. Once again we welcomed a new member to the club, young Ben Hardy from Chepstow is the latest name on the roster. Welcome Ben.

Riders:

1. Chris Nolan
2. Carolyn Griffiths
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Benjamin Hardy

 

Sunday, 23rd November 2014

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Great ride today, beautiful countryside. From Caldicot through Caerwent and then the dreaded Shirenewton drag. Dropping down to Bully Hole Bottom before the steep climb up to Itton and then onto Devauden. Lovely ride through the Angiddy valley to Tintern and then on to Brockweir. Stop for a bite to eat and a coffee at the cafe in the centre of the village before the long climb back to St. Arvans, Chepstow and home – 30 miles approx with 3,000 feet of climbing – tough. Nice to meet Diane’s husband Chris, another new member to the club. Hope he enjoyed it.

Distance – 30 miles

Riders:

1. Chris Nolan
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Tony Griffiths
4. Shane Carey
5. Glyn Watkins
6. Diane Potter
7. Chris Potter

 

Wednesday, 12th November 2014

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Probably the best weather we have had for all the Night Rides so far, and no major issue this time. The usual ‘Three Musketeers’ made the bumpy ride down the dark, gravel track from Caldicot to Undy before following the lanes down to the Rose Inn in Redwick. A roaring logged fire welcomed the riders, along with fellow members Chris Nolan and Kirstie Benjamin who had decided to take the car down. Following pints of Reverend James and hot food, it was a return to the dark lanes back to Caldicot.

Riders:

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

 

 

Sunday, 9th November 2014

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Nine riders made the trip to the Seawall Cafe on Remembrance Sunday, with a visit to Magor Square to pay our respects at the Cenotaph service.

After all the rain we have been having lately, we were lucky to have a fine morning to leave the Choir Hall and head for Caerwent. The route took us through St. Brides, Llanwern Steelworks to Broad Common taking the scenic Chapel Road to Goldcliff and the cafe. The return journey took us through Redwick, Undy and Rogiet before arriving back in Caldicot.

It was nice to welcome back Tony and Sharon Ward after their holidays, and great to see young Declan Ward joining us.

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Sue Earnshaw
3. Kirstie Benjamin
4. Chris Nolan
5. Sharon Ward
6. Tony Ward
7. Grahame Morton
8. Peter Hanks
9. Declan Ward