Pacers Sunday December 6th

[Andy H]

Winter is here, rides now start at 9:30.

Weather looks like it might clear for Sunday, after rain and gales overnight! 

We'll try route proposed for last Sunday, Pontypridd, Hirwaun, Resolven, Neath, Port Talbot, Stormy Down, Brackla.

[Toestrapsteve]

Stormy Down is about right - let's make it stormy staying up though!
Many thanks for giving up your time for the tests last night, Andy

[Steven]

So today we had Joe Beech and the tandem, powered by TS Steve and Keith.  In addition Jason, Chris, Dave, Paul and I.  Rapidly out to Ponty with a tailwind then up to Aberdare.  I got dropped for about 5 miles and despite averaging 20mph could not catch them!  We decided not to stop in Aberdare and went down the valley to Neath. The tandem rear tyre had a massive blow out, necessitating a trip to Halfords for a new tyre and tube.  We could not get one with a long enough valve so we had to leave the guys, unfortunately.  Some of us had a stop in Briton Ferry before a nice tailwind home. 73 miles at 17.5mph...

[Toestrapsteve]

Got the tandem and Keith back safely, although my position in the back of the retrieving BMW could hardly be described as such!
Need a little work on seat position and cadence but enjoyed my first outing on the 'bicycle made for two'.
Would encourage others to give this a try - the flat and downhill sections make it all worthwhile

[Dave W]

Good ride today.gutting leaving you behind was like a top gear moment...

[Paul Nicholas]

Good to hear you made it back OK Steve

[tandemkeith]

Good outing today, thanks to #Steve for piloting and sorry about the bmw ride home.  Not sure who paid for the tyre but come forward and I can reimburse.  By the way, Steve, you left your pedals here so let me know if you need them or shall I bring them on friday?

[Andy H]

Eventful day all in all!