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Down to Bethersden for the San Fairy Ann CC 300 starting at 02:00.  Soon we were "flying" southeast towards Sandgate where we turned and "flew" west along the coast.  There was no wind and it wasn't cold until we crossed the marshes at about 04:00 at which point it did get a tad chilly.  Got back to the HQ at 102kms before 06:00 - a remarkably quick time that included a roadside refreshment stop soon after Dymchurch.  I'd averaged 17mph.

I started soon after 08:30 and before long it was raining.  With some confusion with the route, and the route markers, I got to Tewin and started to retrace my steps when I came across someone in the same state of confusion as myself (and for the same reasons).  We eventually got ourselves sorted and rode the rest of the journey together.  The weather was a mixed bag.  During one unpleasant downpour my riding companion punctured, and then punctured again a few minutes later in the dry.  This time I fixed it properly.  Back to Hertford Town FC by 14:30, and home.  PW.

Did this as a Helper's Ride after the main event.  Met up with Alex after 10km and we remained together until the thought of domestic duties made him stop as we passed nearby his house (140kms).  It took a bit longer than I expected but it is a deceptively arduous tour.  PW. 

Thought I'd dip my toes back into the murky world of open TT's.  With about 140 entries, this event is only available to those slower than 57:00 mins.  Having not done any speed training I wasn't expecting much - and I didn't get much.  On a perfect racing day over three quarters of the field got PB's, including CliveW.  I crossed the line within the remaining quarter.  PW.

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.

Close racing sees Barry just pip Brian

Entries for the Herts Wheelers Open 10 on the F20 (A10) course will close at midnight on 7th June.

Organising Club: Shaftesbury CC

Course: E2/25

Wheelers' Times

PeterW 1:03:00

Cancelled - no signs

After a sleepless Friday night in a Macclesfield hotel, I got up at 04:00 and left at 05:00 for an 06:00 start two miles away.  A wind assisted journey through Prees, Newtown (migraine), Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells to Llandovery at 228kms.  Was watching the storm clouds for the last few miles but was happy to get to the cafe where there was an almighty crash (thunder) and someone rushed in to say that there was torrential rain.  A good time to stay in the cafe.

Mark T led 8 Wheelers around the 100k route

Cat 6 ride led by Mike E

The forecast was for a cool start with the sun scheduled to appear at 10:00. In the event we had to wait until 2:30 for our first, brief sunny interval. We were mostly under-dressed, so the chill wind from the north made the first half of the ride tougher than expected. Eventually the sun appeared properly which cheered us along our way.

Mark tours East Anglia but finds the going tough.

On Friday 27/5/16 I rode my first DIY Audax, calling it the tour of Essex.
I started very early at just after 4am heading from Harlow via Chelmford and though Danbury then up through Colchester, Manningtree before looping around and heading towards Bures. Return was via Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham, Finchingfield and Thaxted then through Much Hadham, Royston and into Harlow.
130 miles, 5000ft of climbing. Some stunning little villages and some of the best country side Essex has to offer.
Completed in 10 hours 16 minutes.

I've never ducked a hilly audax, but it was nice to finally get a flatty albeit in Norfolk.  Starting at Lound (Gt Yarmouth) I met up with Alex and we made our way to Stiffkey over the top of Norwich via Caistor and Coltishall and then we returned south of Norwich via Wymondham.  The total length was 213kms of which 200+ was in Norfolk and a titchy bit (start & finish) in Suffolk.  PW.

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.
 

Join us on our "Audax" rides - 5th June. Rides of 200k and 100k. All profits to the "Sense" charity.

We have recently heard of the passing of Vi Harridge, the widow of Bill, one of our stalwart veteran riders in the 1970s.