Sunday, 24th March 2013

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The planned ride to Newport Wetlands had to be cut short due to severe cold weather and a re-route via Bishton to the Rose Inn at Redwick was made.

Five members made the trip leaving the Choir Hall, through the castle on onwards to Caerwent via Sandy Lane. The group followed the A48 towards Five Lanes with Grahame Morton hitting the deck along the cycle track, couldn’t get his feet out of the spd pedals. On over Carrow Hill to Magor, past the Brewery and down the lane at Wilcrick towards Bishton before ducking very low under the railway. Past Wilkinsons and then onto Redwick where a welcome cup of coffee and a Fredo warmed the cyclist before the last push towards home against the biting wind – somebody said it was -7 with the wind factor!

Newport Wetlands will have to wait for a warmer, dryer and windless day.

Distance covered: 22 miles

Riders:

1. Tony Griffiths
2. Nick Powell
3. Carolyn Griffiths
4. Grahame Morton
5. Leon Jones

 

Date to be confirmed.

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Second trial run for the Big Charity Ride in July.

Interested Riders:

1. Leon Jones
2. Nick Powell
3. Spike Hughes
4. Tony Griffiths

Sunday, 25th February 2013

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Excellent ride to the Sea Wall at Whitson in freezing conditions. A big thank-you must go to the kind owners of the Sea Wall Cafe who opened up just for us. Coffee and toasted sandwiches warmed us up.

On the ride were; Leon Jones, Nick Powell, Tony Griffiths and a warm welcome to Peter Hanks, who at age 70, did a remarkable ride to complete the 30 mile run.  Well done Peter!

 

 

 

Sunday, 10th February 2013

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Meet at Choir Hall at 10:30am – through Sudbrook and Leechpool, down A48 to New Inn, Pwllmeyric – onwards to Shirenewton then Earlswood – through Wentwood (perhaps take in the mountain bike trails) towards Parc Seymour – Penhow to Slade Woods (downhill trails) – Rogiet and back to Choir Hall via back lanes.

Sunday, 27th January 2013

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Another excellent ride with the boys from the Choir Cycle Club. Five members braved the very windy conditions which made cycling up the A48 very difficult.

After meeting at the Choir Hall, it was a trip through Caldicot Castle grounds before climbing-up Sandy Lane and on to Caerwent. A long struggle against the wind along the A48 passing Penhow Castle perched on the cliff-top, before turning off the main road to head uphill to Llandevaud passing Pencoed Castle. From there it was downhill through the lanes that were streaming with water before reaching Llanmartin. Another uphill climb past Underwood and on to Bishton before taking the flat-roads to Redwick and the Rose Inn. A cup of coffee and it was back on the bikes through Undy and Rogiet being pursued by some very dark clouds, just managing to get home before a rainstorm.

Riders: Nick Powell, Spike Hughes, Grahame Morton, Barry Morton, Tony Griffiths

 

Sunday, 13th January 2013

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Great ride up Mynydd Llangynidr from the Coach and Horses Inn. The first 5 miles was very steep, with hairpin bends, the top of the mountain clothed with a dusting of snow.

Once at Garnlydan, it was off-road to follow the bumpy, muddy paths to Brynmawr before descending the beautiful Clydach Gorge to Gilwern.

The last part of the ride was along the muddy canal path for the next 10 miles back to Llangynidr.

Riders: Spike Hughes, Nick Powell and Tony Griffiths.

Distance: 24 miles

Tuesday, 8th January 2013

Next cycle club event is a trip to the Wales National Velodrome in Newport to watch the Track League events.

Meet at the Velodrome at 7pm – entrance is free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 30th December 2012

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Shall we, or shall we not? – that was the question on yet another rainy day. Fortunately, the shall we’s won and four members braved the puddles and head-wind along the Undy flats and made-it to the Rose Inn, Redwick.

A nice warming cup of coffee and a good chat to the landlord (Gary), may well lead to sponsorship for the Chernobyl charity and may also lead to a concert in Redwick Hall in the future.

The return journey was much easier with a tail-wind and made it home just in time before the next rainstorm.

Riders:

1. Leon Jones
2. Tony Griffiths
3. Carolyn Griffiths
4. Grahame Morton
5. Nick Powell (missed the time but did 26 miles to Thornbury instead, falling off his new bike in the process)

Sunday, 16th December 2012

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Event cancelled due to inclement weather.

The Verderers Trail – brilliant fun!

Interested so far:

1. Leon Jones
2. Tony Griffiths
3. Nick Powell?
4. Spike Hughes?
5. Mike Griffiths
6. Rhys Jones?
7. Josh Birch?
8. Grahame Morton?

We are delighted that John Griffiths AM as Patron of our our Cycle Club, has opened his Winter road safety campaign with a mention of our Choir Cycle Club (Côr Meibion Caldicot Cycle Club) and has given us an opportunity to quote in the following Press Release

 

John Griffiths AM Assembly Member for Newport East

 

Aelod y Cynulliad dros Dwyrain Casnewydd For immediate release Friday 22nd  November 2012

 

ASSEMBLY MEMBER ISSUES CYCLING SAFETY PLEA

As the weather gets worse and days get shorter, Newport East AM John Griffiths has issued a plea for all motorists and cyclists to be aware of cyclists and their safety to prevent accidents this winter.

 

Three high profile cycling accidents in the past couple of weeks have highlighted the issue. Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins was knocked off his bike, fellow Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish collided with a van whilst training in Italy, and the Head Coach of British Cycling was injured in a serious accident.

 

John Griffiths, who is patron of the Côr Meibion Caldicot Cycle Club, run by members of Caldicot Male Voice Choir, wants all road users to be take care to increase cyclists safety. He said:

 

“I’m both a cyclist and a driver, and know that we all need to think about how to share our roads safety. Cyclists should check their bike is in good shape, like making sure their brakes are working, and use lights and clothes that make them visible on the road. But drivers need to think about cyclists on the road, particularly at junctions and when changing lanes, and make sure they drive safely.”

 

Lyn Gauntlett PRO. of CALDICOT MALE VOICE CHOIR is quoted as saying:

 

 

Cor Meibion Caldicot Cycle Club is happy to support any initiative which promotes a safer environment for all road users. We are all too aware of the terrible consequences brought about by a moment’s lapse in concentration, an increase in speed or even selfish behaviour on the part of some road users, cyclists included. Our newly formed club aims to promote a healthy, social atmosphere for all through organised cycling and would fully support John Griffiths’ plea for increased awareness of the needs of cyclists on our ever increasingly busy roads.

 

John Griffiths added:

 

“In the longer term we can plan roads and junctions that take into account safety for all road users, but if we all think about safe cycle use, and drivers keep a look out for cyclists, we can hopefully prevent some terrible accidents. We have had tragic deaths on the roads here in Newport, and we need to do what we can to make us all safer.”