Weston Wheelers club Sunday ride started, as usual, from Priory school, in far from promising weather conditions. Happily, the frost had held off, only to be substituted, unfortunately, by somewhat damp and dismal weather. Even the misty rain was unable to dampen the enjoyment of the ride, as eight intrepid riders headed out just after 9am. First heading toward Banwell, onto Churchill and up the obligatory climb through Shipham. A rapid descent towards Wedmore and onto Highbridge and Burnham on Sea. The homeward leg through Berrow and Brean was taken at a brisk pace. Although a short rest was taken while the two Pauls demonstrated the art of puncture repair.

Some shiny new toys made their first appearance of the year and the group enjoyed the novelty of rapid tyre inflation by CO2 cannister.

No further mishaps were experienced and the group's arrival at Uphill was greeted by a momentary appearance of the winter sun.  The route totaled 40 miles with 1300 ft of climbing at an average speed of 15.7 mph. Thanks to regulars, Andy, Pete, Paul G, Paul S, Duncan, Ben and first timers Joe and Dave.

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