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Title: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Paul Longthorn on January 29, 2014, 11:38:27 AM

Looking at riding the RR1 50miles. Weather looks better than recent weeks/days but a risk of a shower.  A good route for all as it basically two circuits so anyone limited for time gives you a few peel off points.

Don't forget it's official cycling summer time so start will be 9am from now until December.

http://connect.garmin.com/course/5575977

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Andy H on January 29, 2014, 01:21:31 PM

Paul

Just notice an error on the route plan I sent you. It takes a short cut just before the roundabout in Laleston where we join the A48 and again on the way back to Ewenny.
Also when I've ridden this previously we had an out and back from this roundabout to the Porthcawl roundabout, the route appears to be 50 miles without this, so I have left that off
I will re-plot the route tonight and double check, so that it is accurate on the day

Andy

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Tom on January 29, 2014, 02:01:10 PM

We debated this a few years ago when Chris M was Club Captain-we had always traditionally ridden up to the Porthcawl roundabout but when the course was re-measured(not sure by whom)it was long enough without that extra(and slightly dangerous )bit.We turned left at the first roundabout for a few years-all except for Tim who stuck to doing things the way he's always done them and was thus half a mile off the back by Laleston!

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Paul Longthorn on January 29, 2014, 03:51:59 PM

We can alway miss out this Sunday to measure the distance of the course. Then have a look at the data whilst having a cuppa.

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Andy H on January 29, 2014, 05:38:46 PM

I've done the course again on garmin courses, when you click on the link, it has the corrected version.

50.39 miles without the 'roundabout loop'!

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Paul Longthorn on January 29, 2014, 06:07:57 PM

Great thank you Andy.

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Rob Jones on January 29, 2014, 09:17:46 PM

But importantly I understand the club record set by Carl Roach is on the original course, with the additional loop.

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Paul Longthorn on February 02, 2014, 03:18:46 PM

Great turn out for the three rides this morning, 22 I believe.
11 Amblers left Brackla to do a test run of the RR1.

Tim
Tom
Richard Smith
Richard Bowmer
Paul Longthorn
Neil
Jon Spinks
Andrew Storey
Tony
Terry
Chris Mogg

We rode a windy RR1 course and quite challenging ride. Some peeled of before the cafe. But 6 made in there.
Great to get half century this time of year. See you all next week.

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Richard Smith on February 02, 2014, 04:11:47 PM

Thanks to all the amblers today for making me feel very welcome on my first ride, enjoyed the ride and hope to see you next week.

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: RichardB on February 02, 2014, 10:13:18 PM

Well done today Richard. You may need your climbing legs next Sunday!

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: Tony M on February 03, 2014, 09:14:16 AM

Good run but challenging at times. 65 miles and feeling it today. 

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: traine on February 04, 2014, 07:21:35 PM

In an Amblers field of 11, I was 11th up each hill - but I will be back for more. Thanks for waiting for me guys.

Tim

Title: Re: Amblers Sunday Club 2nd Feb 2014
Post by: RichardB on February 04, 2014, 08:03:29 PM

Good to see you out Tim