Amblers 13th July 2014

[Paul Longthorn]

Now this is one I took a rain check on about two weeks after returning from our spring training camp.
I think then only about six rode. Sould be nicer in July.

Brackla - Coychurch - Penceod - Brynna - Llanharran - Tabot Green. Turn left up to the forestry just after the Fire station. This will bring you out on the A4119 Ely Valley Road. At this point turn left toward Gilfach Goch - Blackmill. Llangeinor mountain - Llangeinor - Betws - Shwt - Measteg - Brynn- Afon Valley Rd - Port Talbot - Margam - Water Lane -Porthcawl - Three Steps Hill A48 - New Inn Road passed Merthyrmawr - Ewenny. Cafe Stop home. Should be around 50 miles

If anyone wanted to cut short there are a few options. Likewise for the mile eaters you could easily tag some miles on after the cafe stop. See you Sunday 9am

Forecast advised sunny intervals.

[Mark Pope]

Interesting route Paul with a few 'cheeky' climbs, I'll see you there.

Mark P

[Tom]

Ditto!!

[Paul Longthorn]

15 out today on a United Amblers and Pacers ride hope I can remember e very ones name

Tom
Terry
Tony
Wayne
Steve Chapman
Andy Wicks
Jason Turvy
Nick
Roy 2
Paul Longthorn
Chris Reed
Neil
Mark Rosser
Mark Pope
Pete Philips

We rode the planned route, Pete peeled off after about 20 mile which he had planned to do. At Betws we lost Andy Wicks, Jason Turvey, and Mark Rosser. Instead of turning off towards Shwt they went thundering passed and we did not see them again. Only Change of Plan was to miss out Brynn and go over Llan and a coffee stop in Parc Slip. Well done to the newbie Nick good strong rider and managed to fix a blow out with a gel bar wrapper impressive.

Hard morning in the hills shorter than usual ride but tough all the same.

[Tom]

Very impressed at your naming everyone Paul!Excellent ride today.Didn't realise it was Nick's first outing today-I'll be in even deeper disgrace for not stopping when he punctured!Somenoe had to ride on and let you know the problem and it gave Steve the chance to climb another hill!

[Jason T]

Mark, Andy and myself went shooting through Bettws where we stopped for the group to catch up, after waiting for a while we realised that we should have turned off and went in search of the main pack.

After rolling into Porthcawl we came to the conclusion that someone must have had a mechanical or a different route was taken.

Andy W looking very strong as he says he's not been on the bike for a while and a nice coffee stop in Ewenny... those cakes looked awfully tempting.

Thanks for looking after Nick, seems he enjoyed it and hopefully he'll be joining the amblers for another ride.

[Paul Longthorn]

I knew there had to be one I missed, Jonathan Spink. Sorry Jonathan.

[Andy W]

Always nice rolling with the club. Great to see the numbers increasing and riders getting stronger! Love a big yellow peleton!

Nice route and weather on the day! Good job i had Mark and Jason infront, as i was doing a bit of gurning. Wheel doped for a good 15+ miles.. Winner