Seven out today for a lovely sunny ride round the Vale. Myself, Nick and Carrie H, Lee, Paul E, Jo and newcomer Simon for his second ride.
We had a quick stop just after we left to inspect Nick's tube changing skills. It was a little slower then an F1 stop so we got bored and carried on. Our route took us to Ewenny and up Post office hill. From there we went to Lampha and to Colwinston. A cheeky steep little hill to Llysworny then over to Llanblethian where there was another cheeky ramp. From there it was down to Llandough and a Welsh attempt at a swiss alpine village and climb which was a little bit of a lung buster. Then into St Mary Church and again up another little ramp. Paul jumped off at Llantwit as we rode past his house. We were at Cafe Velo a little early but Coffee and Cake was a welcome sight. After stocking up on Caffeine and sugar we carried on along the coast road to Ogmore-by-sea. Simon and myself pulled off here to tackle Norton hill and take a route home.
Great ride today in some lovely weather. Little chilly out of the sun and in the wind. Hope I showed people some nice new roads to ride.
