Author Archives: Duncan Robertson

Thursday club ride : 3rd July 2023

As a bonus, Kev P has organised an ad hoc ride for Thursday evening.

6pm at the southern end of the Prom.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3121869678052726204

Total distance: 34.18 mi
Max elevation: 149 ft
Min elevation: 2 ft
Total climbing: 590 ft
Total descent: -590 ft
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Sunday Club Ride : 30th July 2023

Here is the suggested route for this Sunday's club group ride.

The weather is not forecast to be particularly great, so I've tried to cut down the amount of headwind. The rain, such as it might be, is out of my hands, but looks to be around later in the ride. I don't believe there are any particular stretches that might be expected to be muddy, although, who knows what the local farmers have been up to. I have tweaked the route from a previous one that took a more scenic direction towards the cafe stop at The Stables, which could quite possibly be worth avoiding, given the amount of rain we've had.

Also, the route crosses the road at the T-junction at the top of Brockley Combe, the usual shimmy around the lights is going to be required.

Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School

https://www.strava.com/routes/3120090896517647416

 

Total distance: 49.99 mi
Max elevation: 656 ft
Min elevation: 12 ft
Total climbing: 2586 ft
Total descent: -2586 ft
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Saturday Club Ride : 29th July 2023

Here is the route for this week's Saturday club group ride.

Meet up at 8:30am, outside Priory School.

As usual, I will remind participants this is an 'Introductory' level ride.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3119583178720276536

Total distance: 29.73 mi
Max elevation: 178 ft
Min elevation: 14 ft
Total climbing: 752 ft
Total descent: -752 ft
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Sunday club ride : 23rd July 2023

Here is a suggestion for a self-navigated route for this Sunday morning.

9am, outside Priory School.

With the Great Weston Ride taking place, there may not be many, if any, takers for this ride. If you are intending to turn out, then I'd suggest making it known on the WhatApp group or Facebook page, maybe there will be like minded souls to keep you company.

The stated route will cross the path of the GWR around the Wedmore area but is mostly separated.

There is the opportunity to choose your own café stop north of Westhay; The Avalon Marshes Centre, or Sweets.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3117444290057008518

 

Total distance: 50.79 mi
Max elevation: 225 ft
Min elevation: 9 ft
Total climbing: 1949 ft
Total descent: -1951 ft
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Saturday Morning Club Ride : 22nd July 2023

As the weather forecast has moderated considerably over the week, here is the provisional proposed route for this Saturday morning.

Meet up at 8:30, outside Priory School.

Please note. If, in fact, it is raining substantially on Saturday morning, feel free to not turn up to get wet. And, I reserve the right to do likewise.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3117439557673263494

Total distance: 32.54 mi
Max elevation: 179 ft
Min elevation: 15 ft
Total climbing: 759 ft
Total descent: -759 ft
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Saturday Morning….

The weather forecast looks pretty dire again this week.

As the Saturday morning rides are not supposed to be 'hard core' there will not be a club group ride posted this week.

There is an outside chance the forecast might change in the next couple of days. If the forecast dries up and it looks like a 'goer' then there may be a last minute ride posted - but I wouldn't get your hopes up!

If anyone is absolutely determined to go out regardless, let the Secretary know and a route suggestion could be posted.

Wednesday Evening Club Ride : 19th July 2023

Kev P has again produced a route for us to enjoy Wednesday eveing.

Meet up at 6pm, outside Priory School

https://www.strava.com/routes/3116487486267319352

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43717869

Total distance: 0 mi
Max elevation: 0 ft
Min elevation: 0 ft
Total climbing: 0 ft
Total descent: 0 ft
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