Author Archives: Duncan Robertson
Club Ride : 17th April 2016.
Sunday Club Ride: 17th April 2016. The Lakes and Bonus
As some of us are trying to build our mileage up, in anticipation of the Somerset 100 event in a few weeks time. We have a ride and a bonus to tag on.
Route one is a 42 mile course around Blagdon and Chew Valley lakes; returning to Priory School
The Lakes - https://www.strava.com/routes/4646154
Total distance: 41.43 mi
Max elevation: 430 ft
Min elevation: 3 ft
Total climbing: 2137 ft
Total descent: -2133 ft
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Route two is the above with another 28.5 miles/46km to take the total up to 69 miles/111km - taking us around Sand Bay and down to Brent Knoll and back.
The Lakes plus - https://www.strava.com/routes/4646136
Max elevation: 430 ft
Min elevation: 3 ft
Total climbing: 2137 ft
Total descent: -2133 ft
Total distance: 69.54 mi
Max elevation: 430 ft
Min elevation: 3 ft
Total climbing: 3767 ft
Total descent: -3770 ft
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Max elevation: 430 ft
Min elevation: 3 ft
Total climbing: 3767 ft
Total descent: -3770 ft
Mothers Day Meander
This weeks club ride, to celebrate our wonderful mothers, is a 50 mile (82 km) route to Bristol's historic dockside and back, with a refreshment stop at Mud Dock Cafe.
Details of the route can be found here..... https://www.strava.com/routes/4257644
Club ride to Westhay : 28th February 2016.
A bright, chilly, but frost free, morning greeted the Weston Wheelers as they assembled on Sunday morning. A group of ten riders headed out through St Georges, passing through Bourton and West Hewish before picking up A370 for a short stretch before turning back towards Banwell. Climbing up the hill past Banwell Caves and club made their way, via Loxton and Christon, to Cross and onto the A38 for a short stretch, picking up a rider from another club who was heading in the same direction, and taking the turn towards Wedmore.
If they weren't warmed-up by the time they approached Wedmore, the riders certainly were shortly after, as the club made their way up and over Mudgley Hill. By now, John had dispelled the myth that Time Trialists can't climb hills for a second week running, leaving his compatriots in his wake. A fast descent in weak February sunshine, heralded the approach to Westhay and a short break at Sweets Cafe.
Refuelled and rehydrated, the club turned for home, now cycling into the wind, as they traversed the Somerset Levels, passing through Burtle and River Bridge and onto the last significant leg-tester of Brent Knoll.
After Lympsham came one of the club's favoured sprint sections, where the riders leant into the wind to take the honours of the One Mile Straight segment.
Returning to Weston-super-mare, the club remained in convoy as they approached the Sea Front. At this point the various members peeled off and made their way home, having enjoyed the near perfect cycling weather for most of their ride.
Today's ride was posted as 46 miles (75 km) with 2000ft (600m) of climbing. The group maintained an average speed of close to 16MPH (25.5kph).
The Wheelers taking part in today's ride were; Patrick, Andy B, John, Aron, Pete G, Alan, Ben, Jason, and Duncan R. First time rider Duncan M was made welcome on the ride. Weston Wheelers membership is currently open and they are happy for non-club members to ride with them to see if group riding is something that they would like.
Sweets Cafe and Brent Knoll : Wheelers Sunday Club Ride 28 Feb 2016
A route through the Somerset levels to Sweets Cafe, near Westhay, and returning leg via Brent Knoll.
Approx 75 km / 46 miles and not too lumpy!
Find the route here
Depart Priory School 9am.