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Forecast just keeps getting better (less rain AND less wind!). Meet at 0900 at Broomfield and decide where to go.
My forecast may have proved to be a bit optimistic and burst of rain at just before 9.00 sorted out the fair-weather cyclists from the hardcore. Six of us met at Bloomfield, Andrew R, Andrew M, Mark, Tamsin, Kim and I and headed south for the coast via Ludchurch.
For once, my bike held together; others were not so lucky. Having assailed Wiseman’s Bridge Hill we sat at the top waiting for Tamsin and Mark to appear. Eventually Mark arrived with the news that Tamsin’s rear derailleur had come loose and jammed in the rear wheel. This was not a problem that could be fixed by the roadside so Mark was proposing to cycle back to Narberth to collect her car.
Andrew, however, had a better plan and at considerable (potential) personal expense called in the cavalry. With Andrew M helpfully humming ‘Diamonds are a girls best friend’ in the background, Janice agreed to collect Tasmin and take her back to Narberth. At this point Mark headed home and the remaining four of us headed for Carew via St Brides Hill and Devonshire Drive. After some debate, a return route via Jefferyston and Reynalton was agreed with final loop up Tanners Lane.
The weather was kind to us with only a few light showers en-route and we got home just before the heavens opened. Can we get another ride in before Xmas….
Thank you for sorting me out! Especially to Mark and Andrews wife. Stupid bike – hopefully will get it fixed this week. Well at least my arms had a good workout carrying it back to the pub. Hope the rest of you enjoyed the ride.
Glad you made it back if one piece, unlike your bike!
With my new pedals, bottom bracket and seat position I was able to cover for Roger’s absence, i.e. getting to the top of the hills just after Andrew…
Hopefully see you soon!
Thank you Ian for keeping the pressure on Andrew in my absence.
I cycled to Aberdare on friday and came adrift from my bike on a roundabout with 20 miles to go…my knee has complained ever since…. I may need a replacement….I’m not having steel..I’m sure there’s a carbon fibre version out there somewhere…