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 :)The pudding run returned and it was a good ride out. 10 out today, Mark R,Chris G,Rich B, Rich D,Tony M, Karl W, Ross w, Henry (missed the start but made it to the pub), Andy and myself. The late start was to allow the Plough and Harrow  to open before we got there. From Brackla off to Park street to the A48 turning left upto Ewenny roundabout and down to the the coast to go arround Ogmore. By this point a few had noted Karl had new bib tights on so the view from behind (excuse the pun) was much better. Karl doing a turn on the front was also a nice change. The pace was a little faster than expected around Ogmore and a call was made to remind us all its a social ride today. We then stayed as a group around the coast and onto the TT course with a tailwind. Over the turn rounabout for the TT and straight on to the bottom lights then right turn into Boverton and on to Llantwitt. Still as a group with plenty of chatting through the lanes to The Plough and Harrow. No coffee and cakes on the menu today with most having a Christmas tipple with a selection of plate of chips, Fish and chips, Cowl or soup. Our arrival was timed well as the place soon filled up. A few of us left the pub early as we had family commitments and said our farewells with the plan to meet  up tomorrow for a ride. Looks like 2 rides out tomorrow with the 12 hills of Christmas or the pacers smashfest to Cardiff. Happy christmas all.

We have not done this in a few years so plan is to do The pudding run on saturday. Start Brakla ends Brakla with a stop at The Plough and Harrow. The route to the stop is 23miles at a nice social pace for all . Start time is 10:45 as the pub opens at 12:00.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3438098654565592488

General Committee Meeting Agenda

Meeting will be held at the Club Headquarters, The Gilead Chapel Vestry, Coity

7pm Monday 10th November 2025

?   Apologies received from:

?   Read and confirm the minutes from the last meeting

?   Approve new members

?   Membership update (NW)

?   Officers Reports

?   Election of Officers for 2026

?   Election of delegates to affiliated bodies

?   Appointment of auditors for 2026

?   Club fees

?   TT's for 2025, are we running any/are we competing in any?

?   Group rides going forward

?   Trips away: April 26 then Sept/Oct 26

?   Christmas ride

?   AOB
?   Set date for 2026 AGM

Update

We had a group chat re trips away  and April for first trip was agreed. Info on the what's app chat.

The weather forecast looked bad, but as it turned out it was OK. Braving the weather  Mark R,Paul R, Reece, Carl W, Richard, Rob and Nigel. On the way to Brakla some lost souls were seen out on a ride (Tony and Mark B) and during our ride we also came across Rich B and Chris G and again meeting them at the cafe. Good ride around the Vale to Barrybados and back along the coast. Ar Brakla Rich had a puncture  but tubeless saved the day and it soon sealed and ride completed with no issues.....tubeless the way to go .

As numbers have reduced on those attending the club rides we have been riding as a mixed group for a while and happy to inform those not sure on riding that we stick to a no drop rule. Good group rides sticking together  with regrouping on any climbs. Be good to see more out on the rides and perhaps get back to a number of groups going out.

Next Monday the 8th is club night at the club house and we will be discussing the trips away for next year ( committee meeting also possible). We need to get the March/April trip sorted as flights will be out soon, so is it Mallorca, Altea Mojaca or something different. Plenty to talk about over a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Hi all,
can I remind all member's and any potential new member's that we have a website with history of the club,how to join the club and lots more information at the following link

https://www.ogmorevalleywheelers.com/

Hi club night on Monday and we are meeting at The Watermill in Ogmore by sea from 19:00. All welcome