Amblers Club Run - Sunday 18 Oct

[Mark Pope]

It's a reasonable forecast for this Sunday and we're overdue a 'step-up ride', so I thought we'd do a rolling route with no major hills. My proposed route is:

Brackla - Ewenny - Ogmore- Southerndown - St Brides - the Lanes - Llantwit Major - St Athan  - Aberthaw - Rhoose - Porthkerry Park - Etape du Barry Island - Jackson's Bay - Cold Knap - 5 Mile Lane - Gwern-Y- Steeple - Hensol Forest - Welsh St Donuts - Aberthin - Cowbridge - Llandow - across the ridge - Tair Cross Down - Ewenny - Brackla

It's around 52 miles and we have a choice of coffee stops, although Coffee Cove in Barry Island has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and room for bikes, so that's probably our best bet. As it's a step-up ride I intend to shun the EPO this weekend and ride at something close to our advertised pace! See you on Sunday.

Mark

[RichardB]

A step up ride will be spot on for me at my current fitness level.

[Andy H]

Frisky Amblers welcome on the Pacers ride, rather than having to hold back for the Amblers!!

[mal jones]

After an evening of rugby and beer that step up will suit me fiine

[Mark Pope]

A good turnout on a grey, murky but dry day with 13 Amblers setting out from Brackla. It was planned to be a step-up ride at a steady pace and for the first half of the ride we did roll along at a comfortable lick. We were joined today by Ellie, who was riding with the Club for the first time and probably found the pace a tad brisk as she was riding with flat rather than clipless pedals. However, it was good to see the good old Oggie, gentlemanly spirit rearing its head and Ellie was well looked after throughout the ride . Today's route took us around the Coast, through the Lanes and out to Barry Island for coffee and cake, before returning via 5 Mile Lane, Hensol Forest, Cowbridge and back to Bridgend via the ridge to Ewenny. The total distance door to door was around 54 miles and we actually managed to ride at our advertised pace, I.e between 15-16 mph average depending on your speedo of choice. Out today were:

Ellie
Tom
Clayton
Lee S
Mal
Chris Reed
Tony M
Terry
Neil Bartlett
Jonathan Spinks
Roy 2
Richard B
Mark P

We were also joined on the return leg by Neil Hodge, a long time cyclist from Cardiff and an old school friend of Tom & Richard Beech.

Mark P

[Tom]

Thanks Mark-Ellie and I ambled back and I saw her safely back to her car.I was sorry I turned off before you met Neil-he wasn't in school with us but the Hodges (like the Beeches)are an ancient S Wales cycling family!Haven't seen Neil since his Dad's funeral.Hopefully see you Tuesday!

[Clayton]

Another very enjoyable ride today Mark, great route and company. Try and enjoy your time away ( dont forget your bike ) see you in a cpl of weeks 👍🏻