More Bits and Pieces

Saturday’s Club Ride:

I wasn’t able to make the start on Saturday and so there isn’t a detailed review of the ride. With precision timing (who am I kidding?), we did manage to get all of the riders to Café 53 in Long Street, Tetbury at more or less the same time. The pleasant garden and glorious sunshine made for an enjoyable coffee stop.

Tim H’s 100 Mile Ride:

Our next Sunday ride on 3^rd August 2014, is the big one! The Sunday series started back in February and since then we’ve been gradually increasing the distance and difficulty. Our destination is Portishead where Tim H’s mum has kindly offered to provide us with refreshments. Tim H has been out on the road planning the route, which includes the seafront at Clevedon. Departure time will be earlier than usual. The arrangements will be finalised soon and the GPX file available for downloading. Six riders (Andy Poolman, Gary, George, Max, Tim H and Tim W) have already committed to the event. Hopefully others will be available too.

Route Planning:

Holidays and the Tour De France have delayed the advance planning of the Saturday club rides. Our intention is still to devise the courses a month at a time to give members plenty of advanced notice of where we’re heading.

Barbury Bash 110km Audax Ride:

Two members took part in this event on Sunday 13^th July 2014, starting from just outside of Abingdon. A couple of riders on seeing the MCCC kit were heard to remark, ‘Everywhere seems to have a cycling club these days.’ If I was quick witted enough I could have responded by saying that our club (National Clarion) was actually formed in 1895. I doubt if they could have trumped that one, unless of course they were members of the CTC which was founded in 1878.

Wednesday Evening Rides:

These are proving very popular. We’ve extended the distance to 25 miles and for those who like to emulate their racing heroes, the pace normally picks up over the last few miles. As ever, it’s not all about speed and everyone is welcome.

Via a combination of the Wednesday ride and Strava, we’ve been joined by Simon Barnes. It’s always a pleasure to meet new riders. We look forward to his company soon on a Saturday ride.

MCCC Kit:

Howard has placed an order with Force GB for some club kit which we can keep in stock. If anyone has been waiting in the wings unsure of what size they need, this should help them decide. Please be patient though, as Force GB are clearing a bit of a backlog.