RR2 Sunday 22nd February

[Rosssheehan]

Where is the start again. Is it where we do our club runs 😃

[Joew300497]

I'm not familiar with the route, and I haven't had the time yet to go for such a long ride, although I'm confident I can do it. I will out the route on my phone just in case, thanks.

[Will J]

So much for weather forecasts. It was sleeting heavily in ogmore vale this morning, with bad vis so I turned back for the lowlands.
By the time I got to blackmill, the sun was out and it looked fine up there.
Sure it'll be ok tomorrow, but lights might be an idea just in case.

[Andy H]

Start is at usual place for club runs, Physiques gym, Brackla

[Teresa]

http://www.ogmorevalleywheelers.com/page37.html

[ron b]

I'm sticking to low ground, only 4 degrees in Cardiff his afternoon, not worth the risk.

[Rosssheehan]

hi ron i will be up for a low altitude ride it was white at the top of the bwlch this morning, its going to be really icey.

[Rob Jones]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you all that the rain comes in early...and washes the ice away (or could it be snow up there!). Seriously look out for that cross wind at the top, it could be quite strong and catch you by surprise. I'd maybe have been tempted to make the trek west and join you for this one had the forecast been kinder. Have a safe and enjoyable ride all.

[Andrew S]

Just a suggestion but would it cause too much trouble just swapping RR2 & RR3 around?

[Andy H]

I think the better option would be to cancel and use the 'free' weekend, (before the Mallorca trip) of March 8th.

Use tomorrow for an amble around the Vale, before the rain sets in! As per Ron's 25ers post

Anybody have any thoughts?

[Mark Pope]

That might be a sound idea Andy. The forecast for the top of the Bwlch tomorrow is looking a bit grim. It's likely to be close to freezing, very windy and wet and the descent may be a bit cheeky. I was looking forward to being blown all the way to the top by a 15mph tailwind, but it will also be potentially hazardous.  It's a bit late to let most people know now, or to change to RR2 but a jaunt around the Vale may be a good idea. We can still make a decision tomorrow morning when we see what the weather is actually like. 

Mark 

[Tony M]

Yes I agree with that.

[Rosssheehan]

The roads at the bottom of the bwlch are Icey. All the cars are frosted up hard.

[Rosssheehan]

Can't see the top of the bwlch either

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[Teresa]

What a bunch of madmen heroes for taking on the weather this morning.

If shivering produced power, the National Grid would have no worries.

Well done all