The Royal Crescent, Bath
Before we start on a review of last week, a quick reminder that this coming Thursday at Bath, is the final race in the Pearl Izumi series. The main event is at 7.30pm, but there's a host of supporting races throughout the day including the category 4 contest at 3.15pm, in which George will be representing the Malmesbury Clarions.
We both rode to Bath on Sunday to get a look at the course. The cobblestones in the Royal Crescent, some of which are very pronounced and a bit on the wobbly side, are going to be a real challenge.
Please note that there is no racing at Castle Combe in the evening.
Another date for your diary, is Thursday 25th June 2015. Racing is again cancelled at Castle Combe, this time because of a motor cycle event. Instead, if you've ever wanted to test yourself against the clock, there's a chance to have a go at a 10 mile TT at Latton.
The 'Come and Try It' TT is being staged by Swindon RC. Event HQ is the Bradstone Sports Pavilion in Ashton Keynes. Entry is just £2 and all riders are welcome.
This link will tell you all you need to know:
If anyone fancies going along, me and George will both be there. We took part in a similar TT at Latton last year when I finished a massive 3 seconds faster than him. Unfortunately he interpreted the marshal's instruction to 'carry on around' as meaning that he had to complete a second circuit of the roundabout.
I blogged the TT at the time and so if you haven't already, you can read about it here:
An arid Foxley Road
We can now turn to matters closer to home.
On Wednesday six members took part in the evening dash. The warm, sunny weather made a welcome change.
A highlight was a very casual looking Steve K turning up at the start. It'll be a while yet before he swaps his summer sandals for his cycling shoes, but it was good to see him all the same.
Clive performs one of his magic tricks at the Allington Farm Shop
(Photo courtesy of Howard)
Saturday saw an excellent turnout with fifteen riders setting off for Allington in two groups. Our new-found friend Paul returned to make up a trio with Howard and Clive. Meanwhile, John, an old friend of ours from Swindon, paid us a long overdue visit and joined those taking the longer route.
The car park of the Vine Tree at Norton will forever be remembered as the setting for an important milestone in the history of our club. Andy Parker brought our peloton of twelve riders to a halt and Steve M then took us through the principles of safe group riding.
Steve's input was well received and everyone was keen to put the theory into practice. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was our chain gang, but what shone through was a willingness to learn and with more practice we will become proficient.
After coffee, Phil's Tours steered a large group of us home via Lacock, Bowden Hill, Sandy Lane, Calne, Compton Bassett, Tockenham and Brinkworth.
Also on Saturday, Mike Greer not only rode a 100km Audax, he also cycled to and from the start in Tewkesbury. Well done Mike!
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