Martin Mon May 19, 2014 10:59 am
My usual method of getting inspiration (drinking wine/beer) to write the ride report failed on Saturday night so here is what i can remember :-)
15 fair weather riders turned out for a hot and sunny day!
We set off for Berkeley up the A370 to Congesbury, Yatton, Nailsea, Wraxall, Belmont hill, Clifton and Blaize estate where half the riders stopped.
The usual suspects including a new recruit Tony continued on via Hallen, Pilning, Tockington and then the back roads by Oldbury to Berkeley.
The return leg was a departure from the usual route as Ivan led us back via a tour of the local prisons - Wick, Tortworth, Leyhill (HMP) Rangeworthy, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch (HMP) and Bitton. We had planned to stop at Bitton but decided it was probably too busy and continued on to Saltford, Pensford to Chew Magna where we stopped at the Coop for much needed refreshments which were enjoyed outside on the pavement in the blazing sun. From there back via the usual Bristol airport and Congresbury.
Hats off to Ivans navigation skills for getting us to Berkeley via the back roads and then back from Berkeley to Bitton all with out getting lost!
An excellent 103 miles.
Toasted Tea Cake rating (TTC) - 9/10 toasted tea cake, rock cake with ginger followed by banana and choc cake - ummm.
Official Jersey Count (OJC) - Only 2!
Knacker Factor (KF) - 8/10 long but not hard!
Stats and route -
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/2659143