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

This week’s ride was created by, route design visionary Andy Bemand. Starting from our normal meeting point at Prior School, we headed out of Weston via Ebdon and Wick St Lawrence to Hewish. We then turned right passed Puxton Park to our first climb of the day up Banwell Road through Hutton. Turning left at the Hospital we headed out of Weston towards Lympsham and our second climb, Brent Knoll. Cycling into a strong head wind we struggled across the levels though Wedmore up to Rodney Stoke. Next came the big challenge, a category 4 climb from Rodney over the Mendips to Charter House. We took a welcomed break at the top of the climb, taking time to enjoy the fantastic views across the levels and on towards Glastonbury Tor. During the ride back down the Mendips, we encountered the Sommer Valley Sportive with hundreds of riders coming towards us, with lots of smiles and waves of encouragement. The final leg was a fantastic descent down Burrington Combe and returning to Weston via Banwell and Puxton. This week’s ride totalled 58 miles, climbing 2000ft at an average speed of 15mph. Big thanks go to Andy B, Paul G, Andy P, Dave H, Ben, Andy J, Greg, Pete, Dave T and a big welcome to new rider Neil. We are currently taking on new members, so you are welcome to join us for a ride. We meet at 9.00am on Sunday at and 6.00pm Wednesday at Priory School.