There were 12 Chaser's out today for a 'sprightly' ride around the Vale. The group included a couple of resting Pacers so the elastic was occasionally stretched a bit farther than usual. Although it was a fairly flat route there were enough lumps thrown in to get the legs burning and the pace on the flats, at least until the Barrybados coffee stop was brisk. Craig did some very strong turns on the front, chased bravely by Nige and James, who resembled a couple of Jack Russell terriers chasing a ball, whilst the rest of us kept our heads down, chewed the handlebars and followed. Andy Storrie left us at Welsh st Donats (we think
) before we made our way to Dinas Powys and on to Coffee Cove in a very sunny Barrybados. After coffee we headed back towards Rhoose via Porthkerry Park, where we managed to lose newbie Matt, although we didn't realise until we reached Aberthaw, at which point the group split with the majority heading back home via Llantwit and the Coast while myself, Jonathan and Mike B rode back 5 miles to find Matt (we didn't
). I hope you got home ok Matt??
After our failed Search and Rescue mission Mike, Jonathan and I rode home from Rhoose down the main road through Llantwit, Wick and Ewenny into a surprisingly cheeky headwind with me sitting on the front the whole way as penance for losing the newbie. However, it was an enjoyable ride in fantastic (for April) weather conditions, even if the road surfaces made most of us weep in memory of smooth Majorcan tarmac.
Out today at various times were:
Andy Storrie
Nick Langley
Lee S
Steve H
James
Nige
Craig
Jonathan
Mike B
Matt (Newbie)
Mark P
Rich
