Club Run Reports

Cat 6 run led by Danny H
13 at the start for today's trip out to Codicotte, in what was probably the best
weather we've had for some time. I'd received a call earlier letting me know that
three wheelers on their way to the set off point were delayed due to a slight
mechanical and would catch us up on route. We were only just outside Hertford when
we heard the delightful tones of Messrs Taylor and North..... they were still about
500 yards away but you know how sound travels!!, Somehow Mike's tyre liner had

Cat 6 run led by Danny H

Cat 3 run led by Mark T

Cat 6 run led by Mike E
A routine ride to Mocha cafe in Stortford was marked by some squally showers and a puncture for the ride leader. Showing the initiative, decisiveness, leadership and dynamism of Norman Wisdom rather than Norman Schwarzkopf, he made a futile try at sorting it. Others stepped in to solve the issue - thankfully. At Mocha, the group was sent upstairs - nothing to do with the welcome return of Danny North! Eleven riders over 33 miles, Mr Grimsdale.

Cat 6 ride led by Mike E

Cat 6 run led by Bob B
Where do I begin, to tell the story?...
 
What a wonderful ride, perfect weather, lovely route, great company.
 

Cat 3 run led by Barry P
Seven wheelers braved the sun and chill on a 60m tour of Essex.The roads out through Roydon, Epping, Theydon, Garnon, Passiingford Bridge, Kelvedon Hatch, Blackmore were busy with cyclists enjoying the sun but wishing they had knee warmers and gillets !  After refreshments we returned via Norton heath ,Willingale ,Fyfield ,Moreton ,Matching Green, Sawbridgeworth. No punctures or mechanicals (or crashes !)

Cat 6 run led by Danny H
"The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip       hooray!!"

On what was the hottest day of the year so far,  11 wheelers set off from base camp heading for Cafe Mocha. Out through the Hadhams and up the hill to Upwick green and then down through Farnham into Bishop's stortford. Refreshments taken it was then back to HQ via the usual route of Pig Lane, Spellbrook and Widford.
Beautiful sunshine, a gentle breeze and no major mechanicals made for an extremely enjoyable ride.

Lots of enjoyment in the sunshine but an unfortunate end for Danny N.

Cat 6 run led by Bob B
Ten Wheelers set off from Allenburys for The Village Tearooms at Hatfield Heath on a pretty raw morning. Nothing eventful on the way out via Wareside, Babbs Green, Much Hadham before avoiding the flooded road at Hadham Ford and heading back towards Widford to take Bourne Lane to Perry Green, Green Tye and Spellbrook. A loop round New Barn Lane and Hatfield Broad Oak saw us arrive in good time for refreshments at café.

Cat 3 run led by Peter B
A good turnout on a sunny (but cool) day saw 15 of us set out for Saffron Walden. Out through the Hadhams, Berden, Ugley and Widdington we stuck to mostly quiet roads before arriving at a very busy Bicicletta cafe. Three made their own way back and, refreshed, the remaining 12 headed back via Arkesden (scene of a minor unseating of two riders - but no serious injuries), Clavering, Hare Street, Puckeridge, Wadesmill to Ware. A moderately hilly 53 miles with no problems.
Cat 8 (MTB) led by John Farnham

Three groups enjoy themselves on a sunny day ...

Cat 3 run led by Barry P
Port Hill was the warm up for ten wheelers on a ride out to Baldock Garden Centre via Dane End, Ardeley, Rushden, Wallington and Returning via Weston, Halls Green, Walkern and Watton. A sunny day with no breakdowns meant we could all get home in time for the Tour of Flanders and watch some "real pain" (no cakes!).
Cat 6 run led by Mike E

Cat 3/5 run led by Barry P
Only four riders of which only one raced left Cole green for a shortened ride through the sunny lanes of Herts, without a stop as nowhere was open . Within 5miles of home the threatened rain and gales caught up with us and gave us a free jet wash -  40miles.  

Cat 5 run led by Sarah W
A welcome return for Cathy to the Cat 5 run!  Six of us for Clavering Lakes and after mixing it with the Cat 6ers out through Fanhams we split off for Much Hadham and all points north via Rickling.  A very pleasant ride in a nice bit of sunshine, which even seemed to cheer up the café staff.  The wildlife highlight of the day was spotting a pure white hart in a herd of deer (photographic evidence available from Patrick).  Thanks to all for a lovely ride with pleasant company.
Cat 6 run led by Danny H

Cat 6 run led by Mike E
Nine meandered to and from the golf centre at Wandon End near Luton. The group welcomed Cathy P, back after an arm injury, and John P, at the cafe who joined us after his ride. No incidents in bright but nippy weather. 36 miles.

Cat 5 - PW
Needing to return earlyish, I piggy-backed onto the Cat 6 express but changed tracks at Wheathampstead.  A quick break at Charlie's (or whatever they are called now) and then a fast return via Ayot Green.

Cat 3 run led by Peter B

Cat 3 run led by Mark T
Small numbers but great enjoyment! An excellent route up through Hadham and the Pelhams moving on to lesser-known territory through Dudham End. Mark knows the landlord of the Bull at Lower Langley and had arranged for them to open early to receive us. All took full advantage of the hospitality especially the Essex Huffers (Google it!). Mark then arranged for us to climb up the Great Chishill in order to settle our stomachs. This was followed by a fast, wind-assisted ride back to Ware.
Cat 6 run led by Mike E

Cat 3 run led by Lee A

Cat 3 run led by Nathan B

Cat 3 run led by Graham K
Nine riders met at the bus-stop in Much Hadham for the ride to the Blue Egg in Great Bardfield. Tim and Angela were on the tandem and John was in the velomobile, so there was interesting machinery on display.