Cracking weather and a cracking ride today. The initial plan for a Devil's Elbow epic was altered for my favourite rout - Cwm Cadlan.
Lining up were Harpo, Nigel, Stephen Chapman, Carl, Jason T and me. We were joined at the start by Dylan Morgan who wouldn't have looked out of place in Flanders today - as well as looking like a pro, he went on to ride like one too. We were joined by Chris Goodwin for the Ogmore Valley as far as Treorchy, and Andy Harries from Rhigos descent. Lost Nigel to a double puncture at Bryncethin though - bad luck Nige.
Sunshine, no wind to speak of, and generally good road conditions made it a fast outward leg. Across Cwm Cadlan, road surface more dodgy, but made up for by the lack of traffic and the great scenery.
Coffee stop in Merthyr, and after that it was (for me anyway) a sufferfest at high pace down the Taff Valley. Strong turns from Dylan and Stephen particularly, but everyone was riding strongly. Fortunately for me the group ignored my invitation to drop me, and slowed up enough for me to take a tow. Legs screaming for me by Talbot Green, so gratefully peeled off and let the train continue at full pace to Bridgend.
Great ride from all. I think we'd all agree that a highlight was Harpo's description of what he has discovered he enjoys doing in the bath (shaving his legs). We have advised him to get some Nivea though, as they were peeling so much it was like riding through a snowstorm if you got caught behind him
Initially I thought it was dandruff....harpo with dandruff
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Good fun - hope to get out again next week.
