A surprisingly dry amble around the Vale today as we (mostly) missed the forecast rain. At around 44 miles it was a shorter route than of late but that seemed to suit most people as it allowed extra time for tea and toast at Cafe Velo and still got everyone home in time to watch the football, paint the shed, mow the lawn and generally earn a few domestic smartie points ahead of next week's potential mile muncher to the Wye Valley. There were 14 riders out today, including newbie Richard, who had turned up ready to meander round the Vale with the 25ers, but bravely hung on to the wheels of a fairly strong Ambler's group sprinkled with a couple of Pacers. Out today were:
Mark Rosser
Terry
Tony
Neil 'the Beast' Bartlett
Richard Bowmer
Chris Reed
Lee (semi-newbie)
Richard (newbie - first ride)
Mal
Nige
Steve Curry
Craig (was that a faint whiff of ammonia)?
Tom (joined us at Cafe Velo)
Mark P
Although there is a big push out to Tintern next weekend, there will still be a shorter ride option for those club members who have only managed to get a half day's leave pass from the Officer Commanding the Home Front. See you next week.
Mark
