Down and over the A505 then round via Duxford and Hauxton. Stopped off for tea and Christmas cake at hers.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
7 Jan - Local loop with Sue, 24 miles
Nice after a horrible start to the day. Kept in touch with Sue by text and went out after lunch, meeting at her house.
Down and over the A505 then round via Duxford and Hauxton. Stopped off for tea and Christmas cake at hers.
Down and over the A505 then round via Duxford and Hauxton. Stopped off for tea and Christmas cake at hers.
Thursday, 2 January 2014
2 Jan - Thursday Ride to Gamlingay via Coton - 53 miles
Averil's circuitous route from Haslingfield to first stop at Malton GC. Went up to Barton then out on the St Neots road to the turning for Caldecote. Back to Haslingfield via Kingston.
Went usual Wimpole, Hatleys road to Gamlingay but held up by a Tony's puncture and Andy's derailleur problem. Bought snack and sat outside with several others, including Mike CC whose chain had been slipping due to a damaged link. Expert repairs seemed to do the trick. Back with Nick after a short stop, with many still in The Cock having lunch.
Went usual Wimpole, Hatleys road to Gamlingay but held up by a Tony's puncture and Andy's derailleur problem. Bought snack and sat outside with several others, including Mike CC whose chain had been slipping due to a damaged link. Expert repairs seemed to do the trick. Back with Nick after a short stop, with many still in The Cock having lunch.
29 Dec - Waresley 30 miles
Sunday ride with Barbara. Dry and bright, just a few degrees positive. Stopped off at Waresley for a cuppa and warm up.
Back via the rough road to Wendy, then the 1198 to the Whaddon turn.
Friday, 20 December 2013
19 December - Thursday Ride, Newport & Barley - 36 miles
Just a few degrees positive but not much wind so comfy riding conditions apart from wet and muddy roads everywhere.
Rode over to Dorringtons at Newport on my own, meeting up with quite a large group there. Continued on to Barley via Clavering but decided to come straight home rather than stop for lunch, mainly because it would have taken a while and it would have cooled down.
Rode over to Dorringtons at Newport on my own, meeting up with quite a large group there. Continued on to Barley via Clavering but decided to come straight home rather than stop for lunch, mainly because it would have taken a while and it would have cooled down.
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
17 December - Waresley and Moggerhanger - 48 miles
Calm day but only a few degrees above zero. Not cold because very little wind.
Took the Ridgeback, which has the larger tyres and more robust mudguards needed for winter riding.
On from Waresley with 11 in total, most on a Tuesday ride for ages with everyone making the most of the mild conditions.
Down Tempsford hill to the crossing (closed, as usual) then round through Blunham to Moggerhanger. First time there and a nice addition to the venues list.
Took the Ridgeback, which has the larger tyres and more robust mudguards needed for winter riding.
On from Waresley with 11 in total, most on a Tuesday ride for ages with everyone making the most of the mild conditions.
Down Tempsford hill to the crossing (closed, as usual) then round through Blunham to Moggerhanger. First time there and a nice addition to the venues list.
Back via Sandy and Gamlingay.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
10 December - Southill via Sandy - 57 miles
Rode to Waresley with Mike Stapleton. Eight wanting to go on so took the normal route but didn't turn down towards Tempsford. Instead continued on to Sandy, using the same cycle paths as recently.
Got my front wheel off the path just after a couple of offset barriers and landed on my left hip. Okay at the time but sore later.
On to favourite Southill cafe. Tables set with Christmas crackers so we thought there might be a reservation. Instead they said to take the places and use the crackers.
Continued on via Biggleswade where Sarah left us for the station. Then back via Shingay-cum-Wendy and across the A1198, cutting the corner to the A603.
Got my front wheel off the path just after a couple of offset barriers and landed on my left hip. Okay at the time but sore later.
On to favourite Southill cafe. Tables set with Christmas crackers so we thought there might be a reservation. Instead they said to take the places and use the crackers.
Continued on via Biggleswade where Sarah left us for the station. Then back via Shingay-cum-Wendy and across the A1198, cutting the corner to the A603.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
28 Nov - Thursday Ride to Jordan's Mill via Sandy, 45 miles
Mild and almost no wind. Had to go to doctor first so went straight to Queen Adelaide. About 15 riders.
Interesting route led by Jacob, out around Sandy and taking in several tortuous cycling paths. Lunch at Jordan's Mill.
Took the Ridgeback for its first group ride, do or die on whether to sell it and by a cyclocross bike. Really enjoyed the ride and no problems whatever in keeping the pace.
Interesting route led by Jacob, out around Sandy and taking in several tortuous cycling paths. Lunch at Jordan's Mill.
Took the Ridgeback for its first group ride, do or die on whether to sell it and by a cyclocross bike. Really enjoyed the ride and no problems whatever in keeping the pace.
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