Four pacers out today, but despite a small group it fairly clicked along. Craig, Dave, Steve and I started out with the large amblers group, but separated after the Fountain climb (although it was Steve Chapman riding with the Amblers who was fastest up that little ramp) and we headed off to the Afan Valley and Bwlch.
Everyone riding strongly and taking their turns on the front. After riding with Craig last week I knew he was strong. I hadn't ridden with Steve for a while, and he was going really well - especially on the Bwlch where he put a minute or two into the rest of us. Dave I've not ridden with before, but was really strong on the front, and had me struggling to hold the wheel at times
. My legs are certainly telling me they've had a good stretch today. It was PRs all the way up the Valley and the climb for me thanks to the group.
It was a brisk descent to Treorchy, then we coasted down the Rhondda to Talbot Green where I peeled off.
Very enjoyable ride lads - hope for more of the same over the Autumn and Winter if I can get a few more club runs fitted in. The pacers rides feel like they're going up a notch - I'll need to do some secret training so I can stay with them
