Amblers Club Run 2nd November 2014

[Paul Longthorn]

Here is the route,

Brackla -  Bridgend - Embassy Roundabout - Abberkenfig - Coytrahen - Maesteg - Brynn - Port Talbot - Aberavon Sands - Coffee stop. Port Talbot Margam - Water Street - Porthcawl - Three Steps Hill - A48 - Right at New Inn Rd (dipping bridge) Ewenny - Ogmore By Sea - St Brides Maror - Wick - Llantwit Major, Turn left at the Club 10 turn. Then make our way back via Llandow Circit / Colwinston.

Estimated 60 Miles but oportunity to cut short or extend for hunting the Grand Fondo 11 Challenge.

Looks like we will hit some shower after 11 so rain cape spare tubes and lights.

See you at 9am

[ron b]

Just a quick message, can you discuss the possible Newport Velo trip which in post in the "Track Days" section, time is running out, is there any interest, thanks.

[Andy H]

Same route as Pacers, as far as Bryn.

Good idea to ride en masse that far.............................................see if we can poach any more Amblers.

[Paul Longthorn]

Sounds like a great idea Andy. Hope to shead some speed demons, on the Bryn climb. Then we can take the rest of the ride at Amblers pace.

Ron, of course I'll  drum up some support for the track night.

[Tom]

Tomorrow's ride is Paul's last(for the present)in his role as Club Captain.Like all such posts it's a thankless task but I don't think anyone could have performed it with more good humour and enthusiasm than he has over the past few years.Thanks Paul!(ps if as a farewell gesture you feel compelled to buy cake for all out tomorrow we won't try to stop you!)

[Paul Longthorn]

Good turn out this morning considering the rain. There was a mass start with the pacers and Amblers joining forces until the ride became de nuturalised at Bryn. Good to see some of the regular Amblers joining the Pacers.

5 Amblers continued Richard Bowmer, Roy2, Tom, Tony, and Myself. Nice coffee in Aberavon Sands then onto Porthcawl, Ewenny then Home for Tom Tony and Myself. Richard and Roy2 where hunting extra miles.

51 miles for me. Thanks for the kind words Tom I've enjoyed my time as CC, and wish the next CC the best of Luck.

[RichardB]

Enjoyed that today. Thanks all.

[Mark Pope]

Although I missed Sunday's Ambler's ride I would also like to second Tom's comments about Paul's organisation and marshalling of the Ambler's rides, it's been first class.  Planning and leading the rides can be a thankless task that's often taken for granted, so thanks buddy for doing a grand job.

Mark P

[Terry A]

Hey Paul, +1 on the comments from Tom & Mark and thanks for all your work.