An enjoyable ride today albeit accompanied by a bitter, brisk Easterly wind. However, once again, for the umpteenth time in succession it was a dry and mostly bright morning, which after last Summer and Autumn's constant deluge is a real bonus. Six Amblers left Brackla for a spin out to Cefn Cribwr (via the easy route from Laleston) before heading back towards the Vale of Glamorgan via the Common, Talbot Green and Miskin, before heading to Llantwit for a coffee at Cafe Velo. However, when we arrived at Cafe Velo we found there were more cyclists in and around Dave's place than there are refugees in the Jungle at Calais! Luckily, as Tom has a Season Ticket, we managed to blag a few seats and after a quick (ish) refuel, we cycled home via the lanes and coast.
The ride along the estuary from Ogmore was slightly emotional due to the brisk (OK brick wall) wind, which made riding down hill to Ewenny feel like riding up the Bwlch in the big ring. Still, the sun shone, we stayed dry and we got a few miles in, so what's not to like? Out today were:
Mal
Tom
Richard
James
Lee
Mark P
See you next week.
Mark
