Sorry about the dark photos – young Titch is studying photography at Mid Cheshire so clearly we need to get him to take them in future! The reason the top one is so bad is because the sun was so bright and was directly behind us – so it doesn’t give any idea as to just what a beautiful sunny day it was. We had a great ride today. Graham led us to Prees via Nantwich and Whitchurch, then back on a great route which took us via Malpas (where the photos were taken), the Peckforton Hills and then (to avoid the closed bridge at the Shady Oak) via Bunbury. It was icy on some patches but we took the descents carefully and there were no mishaps. We had a companiable group out today and our front riders set a sensible pace so we kept together most of the time. Our group included youngsters James (who did a big share of riding on the front for us) Titch (who is doing really well) and me (!), and then for the”grown ups” we had Graham, Jules, John Conboy, Alan K, Howie, Ady and Carol (thanks for goading me on up the hills Carol!) Paul joined us on the way out but dropped out with knee problems – Paul, we hope you’re OK…
I had 69 miles on the clock at the end of the day, and felt that I’d worked hard.
Great report El. We will have to make Titch club photographer. I'm totally spent after 140 miles this weekend.
Back for more next week ๐
Fantastic day and a good report El. Ann and I rode to the ice cream farm and arrived just as Alan S and his group were leaving, so we had a quick chat. Looks like they had a good turnout too.
Hope Kev did ok in the cross – I'll check the NWCCA website later.
Don't forget, Llandegla next weekend for the off roaders!
Hi Nick, yes Kev came second today and has won the over 50s age group overall so he's a happy bunny…
Congratulations Kev on winning season long over 5o cyclo cross Championship.
Hope that means you can get out on the training ride next Saturday 10 am British Legion.
Alan K
Yes, congratulations Kev, well done. But of course Llandegla will be much more fun on Saturday than a road ride to Two Mills!
Nick, That`s cheating. I deliberately didn`t directly mention that Kev should miss your Llandegla ride!
Yes but Kev would be better getting the road miles in for llanberis ๐