RR2 Sunday 21st February

[Andy H]

Reminder of route:- https://connect.garmin.com/course/5527980

Although ignore detour near Brewery Field where course seems to go into car park/ estate!

Sign on by 8:15 for a 8:30 start. (3:30 hours @ 14.2mph)

Sign on by 8:45 for a 9:00 start. (3:00 hours @ 16.6mph)

More climbing than last week and the only saving grace from the weather, is it should be a helpful wind up the Bwlch! 

[Dave W]

coming back into nantymoel after the clock tower is that correct to take the right then follow the cycle path?

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[Andy H]

No. I obviously haven't checked this Garmin map properly. Just stay on main road after clock tower.

I'll get onto garmin and amend map

[Andy H]

Think I've taken all the little kinks out but if you find anymore let me know!

[Teresa]

Is the route on the website correct or does it need to be update?
Thanks

http://www.ogmorevalleywheelers.com/page37.html

[Andy H]

That's the correct, updated route. 

[Teresa]

Oh good 

[Teresa]

No one for the 3.5hr ride

12 brave and soggy riders signed on for the 3hr

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[Steven]

Thanks to Teresa for timing and providing blankets and hand warmers at the finish - appreciated..

The group split on Parc Slip and then worked together to the bottom of the Bwlch. Paul then left us and we had a wind assisted ride up the Bwlch.  Some tricky crosswinds at the top then it was everyman for themselves grinding into the headwind back.  Chris Matthews joined us today and we will see him again in Mallorca!

[Dave W]

Thank you Teresa for doing the timings today and bringing the towels at the end...

[Steven]

Paul Nicholas; Two Strava top 10s on Bwlch segments and the fastest Oggie ever, beating Rob Jones and Joe Beech.

Chapeau!

[harpo]

Thanks Teresa for your kindness! Paul also had top 10 port Talbot to top
 of bwlch segment, flying! Still shivering here!!

[Teresa]

1 DNF, 5 DQs and 6 qualifiers

The six 'Reliable' riders were, Mark Pope, Terry Anthony, Tony Mansell, Greg Brett, Mark Bryant, Steven Madeley

Guest appearance from ex club member Chris Matthews and Shawn Murtough

If I time RR3, and it is cold and windy again - I will bring a hot water bottle for Haydn 

[Paul Nicholas]

I'm putting my name down for a hot water bottle in advance! Thanks for the towels and hand warmers today made all the difference at the end I would have frozen to death in the cafe without them.

Ta
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[Mark Pope]

Thanks for organising things today Theresa. A good day on the bike despite the weather!