This week’s ride was planned by route designer extraordinaire Ben Nicholas Leaving from Priory School at 9.00am the weather was sunny with a 6 degree chill in the air and a 12mph breeze. We headed out though Banwell with a slight detour as the road to Sandford was closed. Once back on track we headed for the big climbing challenge up Burrington Combe. There was a definite drop in temperature when we reached the top of the Mendips, but we soon warmed up as we headed on towards Wells. Joining the A39 we enjoyed a fantastic descent into Wells reaching a top speed of 43mph. We then re grouped and headed out to Wookey Hole, on to Draycott and then turned left for Wedmore. Next we had our planned and well earned tea and cake stop. Alas cake was off the menu which left us wiith the rather questionable gingerbread. Once refreshed we continued with the final leg of the route which was mostly flat taking us through Mark and Highbridge and then onto Brent Knoll. Finally we headed back to Weston via Lympsham and Uphill and along the sunny seafront. This week’s ride totalled 56miles, climbing 2300 feet with an average speed of 15.9mph. A big thanks go to Andy B, Ben, Patrick, Duncan, Dave H, Phil, Neil, Jason, Paul,Wayne, Pete and a hearty welcome to new members Laura and Alex. The wheelers are currently taking on new members. We Meet at Priory School on Sunday 9.00am and Wednesday at 6.00pm. For more information please visit www.westonwheelers.cc

This Weeks ride was a tale of two Coombes. Leaving from Priory School at 9.00am as usual, we headed out of Weston via St Georges and on to the A370. Struggling against a strong head wind, we powered on to our first challenge, Brockley Coombe. The steady climb proved a real challenge so early in the ride, as our legs had not yet warmed up. Once passed the Airport, we headed down Red Hill on the A38 and were met with a very dodgy cross wind, so it was hands tight on the handle bars. Our 2^nd climb of the day was a busy Burrington Coombe, as  British Cycling were holding a Junior 2 day cycling event across the Mendips. A special well done to new rider Neil, climbing Burrington on his first attempt.  Turning right to Charterhouse and then descending the gorge we stopped off for a well-earned tea stop. The ride home took us through Axbridge onto Loxton and in to Weston via Bleadon. This week’s ride totalled 42 miles with 2500ft of climbing and an average speed of 15mph. A big thanks go to Steve B, Andy J, Pete G, Andy P, Duncan, Rob, Jody, Ben, Andy B, Steve P, Paul G, Paul S, Neil and Pete M. The Wheelers are taking on new members and you are welcome to join us. We leave from Priory School, Sundays at 9.00am and Wednesdays at 6.00pm. Happy Cycling