Author Archives: Duncan Robertson
Saturday Club Ride : 25th November 2023
This Saturday morning looks good, weather-wise; maybe on the cool side
Meet up at 8:30am, outside Priory School
Possible cafe stop at Bleadon on the way back.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45045210
Max elevation: 67 ft
Min elevation: 13 ft
Total climbing: 784 ft
Total descent: -781 ft
Sunday Club Ride – 19th November 2023
Route published.....
Sunday Club Ride : 19th November 2023
Here is a suggestion for this Sunday's club ride.
The weather, although forecast to be dry, is expected to be very windy.
The route tries to minimise extended headwinds and avoid muddy roads that might be expected after the recent wet weather - no promises though!
Avoiding headwinds does come with the potential for gusty sidewinds that can produce an 'interesting' ride.
Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3056478010460417478
Max elevation: 94 ft
Min elevation: 4 ft
Total climbing: 930 ft
Total descent: -930 ft
Sunday Club Ride – 12th November 2023
Route now published...........
Sunday Club Ride : 12th November 2023
Here is a recommendation of a route, following a club member request.
The weather forecast isn't too promising, but here's something for the keen.
The route includes the opportunity for a cafe stop at the marina at Portishead. There are/were two cafes overlooking the boats. We used Mokoko last time, but there is/was another adjacent.
The route should be relatively clean, but don't quote me on that. At this time of year and with so much rain, roads can be muddy anywhere.
Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38354255
Max elevation: 313 ft
Min elevation: 11 ft
Total climbing: 1944 ft
Total descent: -1944 ft
Saturday Club Ride : 11th Nov 2023
Here is the route for this Saturday morning's club group ride.
Hopefully we can avoid the usual muddy bits, but with so much rain who knows?
Meet up at 8:30am, outside Priory School
https://www.strava.com/routes/3102150172698168444
Max elevation: 179 ft
Min elevation: 14 ft
Total climbing: 894 ft
Total descent: -895 ft
Sunday Club Ride : 5th November 2023
Here is the route suggestion for this week's club group ride.
I've tried to consider what the road conditions are possibly going to be like given the recent rainfall and also, this week, the significant breeze that is forecast. But actual conditions could be anything at this time of year.
The route passes close to the Avalon Marshes Centre and Sweet's Cafe. I will leave it up to the group to decide which establishment to use.
Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School.
If you happen to live in town, feel free to join along the way if that suits you better. I would advise posting something on Facebook and/or WhatsApp if you are planning to do this.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44899422
Max elevation: 180 ft
Min elevation: 2 ft
Total climbing: 2009 ft
Total descent: -2008 ft
Saturday club ride.
Due to the adverse weather forecast for this Saturday, there won't be a group ride posted.
If anyone wants a suggestion of a route, please contact the Secretary
Fingers crossed for next week.
Sunday Club Ride – 29th October 2023
Route posted in usual places.....