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Cat 2 unled by Brian

Brian waited a bit but then realised most people would be off on the Cat 3 then decided to head off as no one turned out. With the approaching rain clouds I decided to do the Wednesday route, which was fast up to Patmore Heath, but as I turned into the Causeway the lovely wind hit me and I chugged back to Ware for a Coffee then home.

Cat 4 led by Barry

Organising Club: VC10

Course: F11/10

Wheelers' Times

MervP 28:46

Stevenage Cycling Club have asked us to promote their Open TTs to our members.
These take place on 10th Sep. There are 2-up and Solo 12 mile TTs on the F14/12 course.
Entry via the CTT website. Entries close on 1st Sep.

Volunteer applications are now open for the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Glasgow, 4-6 November.

Cat 3 run led by Nathan B
12 riders and myself set off from Ware for a loop ride taking in stunning countryside and plenty of hills.  We were accompanied by a nice South West wind in places which was fully appreciated by all.  I also think they approved my hills selection as there were plenty of comments whilst approaching and riding them.  We topped the ride off with a cafe stop at Vanstones just outside Codicote to keep our energy levels up.  Overall a good ride with plenty of banter & laughter and no mechanical breakdowns or punctures. Hoorah!

A fast 200.  With the westerly wind behind us Alex & I made fast progress which did not slow down too significantly when we turned westwards.  A good tour which saw us visit Holt & Wells before heading towards Sandringham via Holkham Hall, and thence a return to Swaffham.  Good weather, flat course and not too much interference from the wind.  Got back well inside 10 hours.  PW.

Saturday Ride led by Graham K

Three met at Allenburys for the early start; Graham K, Kevin P and Peter H. We made our way to Hadham then north to Chishill via the Langleys. Return was down to Barley then down the B1368. Kevin tweaked a muscle just before Barkway which meant a slight reduction in pace - welcome in the case of the leader!

A good day to be a Wignall!

I think that the R&R stands for Rivers & Reservoirs judging by the number that we came across.  A circular(ish) route from Witham via Stock, Burnham-on-Crouch, Abberton Reservoir, Sudbury, Finchinfield & back to Witham.  It turned out to be a very hot afternoon, which slowed me down a bit, so I invested in various ice-creams but there were no mechanicals and was back in just over 11 hours for the 215kms route.  PW.

Saturday Ride
Three riders, Nathan Brede, David Scales and Gareth Wignall, arrived at Race HQ for the 3 ^rd Saturday Lanes Loop. Riding out to Hunsdon, a quick pop along the A414, on to High Wych, only stopping for 2 sets of traffic lights and a level crossing. Heading through to Furneux Pelham and Hare Street before making a hard push back to Thundridge into the headwind. 42 miles Av. 18 mph
Cat 6 run led by Danny H
Twelve takers for today's cat 6 ride to 'Coffee corner' cafe in Bishops Stortford.

This year's National was run by the Peak Audax, so hills were never going to be far away.  With a 07:00 start, within minutes the route went NW to the A53.  And into a raging headwind.  On the A53 it was a short downhill to Buxton and then onto the Monsal Trail.  This is a old (disused) railway line running W to E with wonderful views although it was still difficult to make up some of the lost time.  I got through the first 100km (to Anslow) in nearly six hours, at many places thinking that I would be outside of the cut-off time.  On the upside the scenery was fantastic and the Monsal Trail

Cat 6 run led by Danny H
On a lovely Sunday morning, eleven wheelers gathered at race HQ for the jaunt out
through the Essex badlands to Stapleford Abbotts. I don't know if it was the fear of
stopping in bandit country but our pace today was well up to the top of the usual
cat 6 ride. One mechanical happened on outward route and being the Essex boy it was
left to me to stand guard,.......... i mean help with the puncture. After twice
removing the valve from the tube while taking the pump off and then breaking the

Sam eclipses the field

Club run led by Mike E
Since last week's one off and valedictory report, I have received significant correspondence, namely a single letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales. I think her missive alone justifies a second report. She writes:

An early morning train to Green Lanes for an 08:00 start.  An uncomplicated trip out of London to St Margarets, and then on to Ickleton (72kms) via Much Hadham.  After a brief feed it was on to Cambridge (132kms) by which time it was getting a bit hot.  The route then returned to London via Puckeridge.  At the finish it was necessary to ride another 100 yards to the organiser's house where he had laid on a BBQ and lots of beer!  PW.

Off Road run led by John F
Our occasional foray along the Flitch Way drew a larger than normal off road group
of 8 Wheelers and 1 guest. Some on road miles to get us out of Sawbridgeworth
through Little Hallingbury and Hatfield Forest to join the Flitch Way at Takeley.
Passing by Little Canfield we soon arrived at Dunmow where some busy urban roads
unfortunately have to be negotiated to get us back on route east of the town.
Thereafter a better maintained section of the route gives us a good run into Rayne,

Club run led by Mike E
It's back! Like a cork bobbing in the ocean of Sunday ride reports, the midweek ride review has re-emerged. Post Brexit, it has renewed vigour, self confidence and a swagger all of its own. It flies in the face of  bureaucracy and limited vision. It's your super soaraway Wednesday ride report for 20th July!

Five riders floated via Stanstead Abbotts to Allens Green, did a loop, but found the return journey a bit of a schlepp into a stiffening breeze. 25 miles at 15 mph.

16 Wheelers and friends ride through the night to Dunwich and a great time was had by all!

Barry wins. Another PB for Gareth

What a way to prepare for the Dunwich Dynamo!  Off to exhaustionland and beyond!