CDRC

martin — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:06 +0000

Ouch!!! Had a cracking ride today, car assisted from Bridgewater. The group was myself (Downhill Champ), Glynn ‘Young at Heart’ Parfrey, Steve ‘How does this technology work’ Kinsela, Toby 2 and Gareth ‘Where’s my Boat’ McHale. The route took us a couple of miles down the main rd until we turned towards Cannington, Combwich and Stogursey, which was a bit lumpier than anticipated. A short burst down the main Minehead road took us to the descent into Watchet, where we made the questionable decision to do more climbing to Drifters café in Blue Anchor. Playing safe I had two cakes – one to get me up the hill out of Blue Anchor, and a slow-burn flapjack for later. (That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!!).

Then a long but lovely climb out of Blue Anchor to Fair Cross, Monksilver and Bishops Lydeard. Steve then battled with his tech and took us to Kingston St Mary for a welcome break for a pint and a bag of crisps. Then more up and down to North Petherton, and the A38 back to Bridgewater.

So the rest of you missed out on a cracker of a day that saw dry, quiet roads, no real wind, some sun and blue sky and superb countryside and views.

I even managed to snap the Steam train as it passed by in the distance!

Martin.

CHARABANC TRIP-Olympic RR

Parfs — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:01:43 +0000

Well after a lot of time spent on the web/telephone etc and coming up against much red tape, and very little information being available due to the security issues surrounding the Olympic Games I have reluctantly decided to knock this particular trip on the head.

VERY DISAPPOINTING!

But the good news is that Janee and Martin Moore have offered their house and garden as the venue for a day long gathering to watch the OLYMPIC RR on TV.

They are “bricks”…Yes I have spelt that correctly.

Already my thoughts are how best we can share this day so bare with me and watch this space.

Again so sorry about the Charabanc trip….we will do it another time to another event.

Parfs

April 15th

Parfs — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:49:51 +0000

Polden Potter

Good turnout, I counted 17 riders at Congresbury, main group were 15 strong.

Good pace set with everyone arriving at Pawlett together. New member Sam Remington was very strong and it was good to have the “plumber” along for the ride(you know who you are)

Brian Q. was spotted in Wedmore looking very comfortable downing a pint.

Head/side wind counted for me on Axbridge by-pass, but group waited so I had to do it all over again. Cadbury my undoing, again.

Dissapointing numbers signing off at Martins’, thanks Janee for the cake , I did my best!

Toby comeback soon , you are missed!!

Parfs

11th March

martin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:38:25 +0000

After a foggy startr, the mist cleared half way up Burrington, which eased the pain slightly! Over the to via the Hunters Inn (no stopping) to Rocky Mountain for a cuppa. Weather glorious by this point. Four of us then … Continue reading →

Bike Bath 2012

martin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:25:00 +0000

Dear Clevedon & District RC,

In June 2012, the famous city of Bath will host thousands of riders from around the country at a celebration of cycling in this historic city. We would be delighted if your cycling club could join us in this inaugural event which aims to offer something for every enthusiastic cyclist. The event will launch on Friday 22nd June with an evening of talks from well known cycling speakers including Robb Penn, author of “About a Bike”, bike film footage and some spectacular food from Rob Clayton the Michelin starred chef. All the details as they are confirmed are going on the website www.bikebath.co.uk.

Routes of 30, 60 and 100 miles will head out of the centre of Bath on the Saturday and Sunday. Cycling Club discounts are available for all team entries. Call the office for registration fee details.

The event is organised by Aquaterra, a charity whose aims are to get communities fitter. To encourage youngsters to ride in Bike Bath all under 16′s will ride for free if accompanied by an adult. The ride offers a great opportunity to raise money for a charity of your choice and details of those charities have been linked.

www.bikebath.co.uk

info@bikebath.co.uk

Tel: 01225 827371

Club Dinner

Parfs — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:34:29 +0000

Wow… that was quite a night…Hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did…my plans for the re-introduction of Cross Toasting really wasn’t necessary as the buzz of conversations around the tables was incredible….I guess many guests had not seen each other for many years and there seemed to be a lot of catching up to be done.

Hope that those freindships renewed will continue…Don’t be strangers!!

See you all again at about the same time next year.

Parfs.

Randonee Au Plat Feb 2012

martin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:02:28 +0000

Excellent turnout – must have been 30 riders, but only 18 signed on at Clevedon and a mere 11 signed off. Be great to see more finishers!

Started cold but sunny with some mist en-route, finished with enough sun to sit outside.

martin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:52 +0000

It was a good turn-out. Five went onto Slimbridge with my route in their pocket…I turned for home after Old Down… feeling rough! Interested to hear their views of route. Brian C. hung in there…maybe too ambitious for this time … Continue reading →

Sunday 12th

martin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:58:33 +0000

Well, warmer than expected, still some ice in the lanes but I think we all got back OK.

A group of 15 or so at Old Down – memories of sitting outside last summer – counting the weeks now!

12th Feb.

Parfs — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:49:24 +0000

Sorry guys…was really looking forward to the ride to Slimbridge…trust the devised route was a good one and you all enjoyed the ride.

I returned home felling no better than when I went out…but at least did not feel any worse for wear.

Bring on the spring……my lungs don’t like this cold air!