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Title: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2017, 11:50:08 AM
At the moment (following my accident last weekend) I won't be out and about this weekend. I need a new helmet but have to send mine back to Kask then wait for a new one to be delivered.

Is there anyone who can lead the ride for me please?
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: mal jones on June 28, 2017, 12:36:51 PM
I'm away this Sunday Ben sorry
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Andy H on June 28, 2017, 12:42:54 PM
I'll do it Ben. I'm up in Nottingham all day Saturday, back in the early hours of Sunday morning so won't be 'up' for a pasting with the Pacers.

Also still recovering from last weekend!  :-[
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2017, 12:52:35 PM
How did you get on Andy?
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Andy H on June 28, 2017, 01:42:46 PM
Survived!

I was a whole 2 min and 11 secs quicker than last year. 50 miles, over 15 hours that's what you call marginal gains!!
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: craig m on June 28, 2017, 01:46:42 PM
What size helmet do you need Ben? I have a spare Kask Mojito size 59-62 sitting in my office you are welcome to hang on to until you sort yours out.
let me know and i can drop it to the committee meeting on Friday if required.
cheers
Craig
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2017, 01:56:49 PM
Hi Craig. I'm on an XL Mojito the 63-64cm I think :(
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2017, 01:57:39 PM
At least you finished Andy and in a quicker time. Thats the main thing.
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: craig m on June 28, 2017, 02:03:36 PM
thats a shame Ben, worth a shout though
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Carrie H on June 28, 2017, 04:39:14 PM
Re Helmets,

I have a Carnac , they are on offer with 69% off at the moment from Planet X and currently cost £15.

Not the best looking helmet but not the worst either,  I find mine comfy.
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 28, 2017, 04:55:29 PM
Luc has one but its a little small for my funny shaped head  ;D :o
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: benevs on June 29, 2017, 03:54:47 PM
I'm on call with work Sunday and I know they want some work doing which I'm trying to push back to the afternoon so I can come Sunday morning!

Hopefully I'll be there!
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Andy H on June 30, 2017, 01:29:47 PM
Suggestion for Sunday, comes in at 36 miles.

https://www.strava.com/routes/9407715

Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on June 30, 2017, 07:14:04 PM
I have a new helmet. I might be out on sunday. I rode home tonight from work and enjoyed it. Route looks good Andy. So if I'm out I'll see you all Sunday
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Andy H on June 30, 2017, 07:54:33 PM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Mike H01 on July 01, 2017, 05:34:27 PM
Evening guys... Plan to get out in the morning and wondered if I can join you as I having been planning to for a while now ?..
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on July 01, 2017, 06:29:04 PM
You can Mike. 9am at Physiques in Brackla.
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on July 02, 2017, 05:03:09 PM
Biggest group I've seen for a while Chasers split in two so.e with Pacers some with us. 10 riders altogether. Myself, Andy H, Matty, Tom, Carrie and Nick H, Nostraps Mike, Roy (not sure which though we have several) and two new riders Adrian and Mike.

We rode a slightly modified Tuesday ride. Turning left down towards Ruthin and across to City. Then over to Watery Lane and on to A48 where we stayed on to Dyffryn for an early coffee break. Tom and Nostraps Mike carried on from here. We then went over 5 mile lane to Llancadle where Nick and Adrian decided they wanted a swim in the rhyd. In all fairness it was very a slippy road there.
A quick check of the bikes and we tootled up along green Dragon lane where new Mike's chain fell off. We went off round Gileston and through St Athan. Through Llantwit, St Donate and Ogmore by Sea. I stopped at Hilary and Ian's for another coffee. Everyone else went on. Saw Tom and Nostraps on the way back.
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Tom on July 02, 2017, 05:48:05 PM
Yes thanks to Andy for the route-Mike and I couldn't face a coffee that early so pressed on doing an improvised route that gave us something in the low fifties by the time we got back-your new kit was dazzling Ben!
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Ben on July 02, 2017, 05:52:49 PM
I do like the new Jersey. Makes me feel faster :-D
Title: Re: Amblers - Sunday 2nd July
Post by: Andy H on July 02, 2017, 07:15:45 PM
I forgot to mention  that the club has a coached session at the Velodrome this Wednesday.

All abilities welcome, you don't need to have any track experience.
Coaching is provided and you only have to pay for bike hire.
See the post in 'Track' for more information.