Author Archives: Duncan Robertson

Sunday Club Ride : 13th March 2022

At the moment there is no ride leader for this Sunday's ride. So if you fancy the route, please make sure you can navigate it independently.

The suggested route takes into account the relatively strong breeze forecast and the prospect of rain in the afternoon. It should not be too muddy, given the recent rain, but there's never a guarantee of this. The route is a little shorter than the usual Sunday club ride, but with a circuit around Sand Bay tagged on the end, you won't be short changed this week. There's an opportunity for a cafe stop at the southern end of Chew Valley Lake, or if you fancy a sprint, just pile on around the course and get back before the forecast rain.

Usual departure time of 9am, from outside Priory School.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37835033

Total distance: 42.66 mi
Max elevation: 568 ft
Min elevation: 15 ft
Total climbing: 1888 ft
Total descent: -1887 ft
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Saturday Club Ride : 12th March 2022

Here is the proposed route for this Saturday morning club ride.

Meet up at 8:30am, outside Priory School

https://www.strava.com/routes/2840911191799799252

Total distance: 30.82 mi
Max elevation: 180 ft
Min elevation: 15 ft
Total climbing: 873 ft
Total descent: -873 ft
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Cycling UK club affiliation.

Weston Wheelers are again affiliated with CyclingUK

https://www.cyclinguk.org/group/weston-wheelers-cycling-club

This gives the club indemnity for organised events and other benefits.

There is a discount for individual membership if you need 3rd party indemnity for your cycling activities. There are other benefits as well.

Normal CyclingUK membership is £48. Membership through an affiliated club is £33, but doesn't include magazine or legal advice.

Contact the club Secretary for further details

Sunday Club Ride : 6th March 2022

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Here is the proposed route for this Sunday morning.

Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38687994

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Saturday Club Ride : 5th March 2022

Here is the proposed route for this Saturday morning club ride.

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

https://www.strava.com/routes/2812087966295901064

Total distance: 31.96 mi
Max elevation: 66 ft
Min elevation: 14 ft
Total climbing: 408 ft
Total descent: -409 ft
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Sunday Club Ride : 27th February 2022

After as couple of disappointing weekends, this Sunday looks to be better.

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

Meet up at 9am, outside Priory School

Café stop just after half way.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38632908

Total distance: 53.21 mi
Max elevation: 856 ft
Min elevation: 13 ft
Total climbing: 2797 ft
Total descent: -2799 ft
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Saturday club ride : 26th February 2022

As the hat-trick of winter storms has now passed, it may be safe to venture out this Saturday morning.

Here is the suggested route for this week.

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

https://www.strava.com/routes/2835207037074208128

 

Total distance: 32.41 mi
Max elevation: 210 ft
Min elevation: 15 ft
Total climbing: 931 ft
Total descent: -932 ft
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Weekend club rides

Or not..........

I've been monitoring the weekend weather forecasts over the last few days, as I generally do, and the forecasts for Saturday and Sunday are 'not good' to say the least; strong winds and rain.

Consequently, I don't plan to post club rides this weekend. Not something I like doing, but for a number of reasons, it is probably for the best.

If any club member is intent on going out, please contact me, I am happy to post a route to tempt someone else out.

Club Sec.

Sunday Club Ride : 13th February 2022

The weather isn't looking too good this Sunday and there is no ride leader currently, but if anyone is determined to go out this Sunday, here is an idea of a route. The route is fairly flat to compensate for a brisk breeze and to avoid potential muddy stretches.

Please ensure you have the means to navigate independently.

Normal meet up at 9am, outside Priory School

https://www.strava.com/routes/2812379366303396082

Total distance: 51.41 mi
Max elevation: 66 ft
Min elevation: 4 ft
Total climbing: 606 ft
Total descent: -607 ft
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Saturday Club Ride : 12th February 2022

Here is the proposed route for this Saturday morning.

The forecast is dry for the morning with a bit of a breeze. Could be a good opportunity to draft behind someone in front on the way out. The return leg should be a lot easier.

Meet up at 8:30am, outside Priory School

https://www.strava.com/routes/2812087966295901064

Total distance: 31.96 mi
Max elevation: 66 ft
Min elevation: 14 ft
Total climbing: 408 ft
Total descent: -409 ft
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