Hopefully the umbrellas won't be needed
Following something of a lukewarm reception to the idea of riding to Bristol to watch the Tour of Britain this Saturday, there will be a club ride after all, for those who aren't planning on making the trip there.
The ride will be to the Folly Row Cafe at Kington St Michael, leaving at the usual time of 10.00am.
Social Group's 29.4 mile course: ridewithgps.com/routes/12826724
Sporting Group's 39 mile course: ridewithgps.com/routes/12826390
There was an unexpected crush in the bar of The Horse Guards at Brokenborough on Wednesday evening. We arrived in a sort of half-light that had lingered for some time. Members of the Abbey Flyers Running Club were in residence enjoying their post-run drinks. Edging our way to the bar, there was an exchange of some friendly banter.
Riders: James, Jonathan, Peter C, Phil, Simon H, Simon S, Steve M, Tim H and me, Tim W.
Howard and Marina
The activities of the Last of the Summer Wine brigade on Thursday lunchtimes (with apologies to Caroline who is far too young) don't receive anywhere near the publicity they deserve.
Clarions at The Angel, Sherston
I'm grateful to Howard, as in Sprange and not the actor Robert Fyfe, who played the part of Howard in 230 episodes of the hit series between 1985 and 2010, for this photograph taken at The Angel, Sherston last Thursday.
Attendees: Caroline, Clive, Howard, Malc, Paul and Steve C.
Clarions still smiling
Well done to the hardy souls who braved the wet weather on Saturday. It certainly was a wet one! By the look of the happy faces, even the rain failed to dampen the riders' spirits. It only goes to show that there's still a lot of fun to be had even when it's pouring down.
Ian, who kindly sent me the photographs, informs me that refuge had to be sought at The Hog in Horsley, which was closed at the time, but opened up especially for them. Although there was no cake available, they did cut a deal on the chocolate brownies, which looks as though it must have been a very acceptable substitute.
Meanwhile, the Social Group rode to Relish at the Cotswold Water Park.
Sporting Group: Ian, Karine, Peter C, Phil and guest rider, Tony Marsh.
Social Group: Andy Poolman, Atherton, Steve C and Tim H.
Des D racking up the elevation on Horsley Hill earlier this year
Below is the latest table for the Grimpeur Challenge Trophy based on the elevation gained, as recorded on Strava, by those members of the MCCC Strava Club, since 1st April 2016.
Matters will be simplified next year, as we'll be able to start counting the metres climbed on 1st January. However, the position of Club Competition Clerk remains vacant, which we must fill if the various trophies are to continue next year. Hopefully someone will come forward soon before it's too late.
Phil on a Sportive in his club jersey
Mike G has also sent me the current standings for the Club Ambassador Trophy. All you need to do is send him a photograph of yourself in MCCC kit when you participate in an Audax, Sportive or represent the club in some other way, such as when some of us participated in Gloucester City CC's 125th anniversary celebrations.
Position
|
Member
|
Points
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1
|
Tim W
|
55
|
2
|
Mike G
|
15
|
3
|
Peter C
|
15
|
4
|
Phil
|
5
|
5
|
Steve K
|
5
|
It's always interesting to read about what some of the other sections have been up to in the excellent Boots & Spurs magazine. I only wish that more branches submitted articles for inclusion. It's important that we continue to play our part.
It can be difficult to come up with something original. Our two most significant club activities are the annual birthday ride in February and the summer trip to the seaside. Both have been well covered in previous editions.
The closing date for the next publication is 31st October 2016. If you have anything you'd like to see in print, such as your own personal achievements, those of other members or anything else noteworthy, please email me by 24th October 2016. Together we can keep the MCCC flag flying high over our southern outpost.
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