Sarashell

Well the rain did stop thank goodness, it was a bit cool, only got up to 5.5 degrees. But it was quite a nice day. After saying all that, there were a lot of deep puddles that we had to ride through. Seven of us started from Tardebigge, Moira, Bev, Kevin R., Kevin Y., Roger, Phil And me. We did stop for two minutes at eleven o’clock on the way. Arriving at the cafe we found Mick already there, that made eight, then ,in came Tess and Chris, ten, not bad for a cold November day. After refreshments, we had a steady ride home. I think there were few aching leg today, must be the time of the year, or old age, no must be the time of the year. 🚲

The one on the side of the river, west side.

Bewdley. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽 Hope the rain stops by then.

Happy Birthday Judy, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂🍷

Happy birthday Pete, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Well, I see we are back on line. So, had a brisk ride to Blackminster, no rain and not much wind, but quite a few puddles on the roads. And today’s riders were:- Roger B. Kevin Y. Phil C. John S. Alan P. 🚲

Weather should be dry, but could be some puddles on the roads. Let’s go to Blackminster 9:30. Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Happy birthday Roger, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂🍷

Club Run Points up to the end of October. (Finale score for 2019). John Shelley. 38 Moira Blackburn. 32 Leigh Fitchett. 29 Chris Pardoe. 28 Chris Kent. 22 Barry Lucas. 22 Ivor Myttion. 21 Roger Bick. 21 Alan Philpot. 19 Mick Hazlewood. 16 Beverly Abbots. 16 Ken Haddon. 14 Chris Tompson. 12 Phil Carbutt. 11 Tessa Oelofse. 10 Kevin Young. 9 Kevin Rogers. 9 Tim Brueton. 8 Tony Shardlow. 7 Pete Cooper. 7 Christine Philpot. 6 Pat Haddon. 3 Mrs. Davis. 3 Gordon Leeworthey. 2 Alan Townsend. 2 Lottie ? 2 Diane Bick. 1 Eddie Smith. 1 Mavis Smith. 1 Chris Poole. 1 John Burton. 1 Richard Keyte. 1 Jack Kent. 1 Mike McClure. 1

Ann and I are very sad to hear the news about Eddie, he kept the Saracen going through the good times and the bad times, and then back to the good times again. The club was only just ticking over twenty years ago when we had the fiftieth anniversary, but after that Eddie got things up and running again, and the club got back to what it is today. Eddie had a lot of other interests as well, mainly with things mechanical, he could always be found in the garage, tinckering with something or other. But we will always remember him mainly for the club. The Saracen will never be quite the same again. R.I.P. Eddie

Happy birthday Ivor, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Yes, we did need winter bikes today, there were a lot of puddles on the roads, we had to turn back a couple of times because of flooding. Anyway, we got to the cafe at Evesham which was up to it,s usual standard. It was a cold start, Jack the Frost had been out in the night, but he didn’t cause us any problems. The sunshine was very pleasant for the most part of the ride. And today’s riders were:- Bev A Kevin R. Moira B. Roger B. Mick H. Kevin Y. Chris T. Chris P. John S. 🚲

The weather forecast is looking good for Sunday, it’s peeing down as I am writing this, so fingers crossed 🤞 and let’s head for Evesham. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽 And don’t forget to turn your clocks back. 👍

Happy birthday Eddie, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Nice autumn day today, and a very pleasant ride out to Long Marston. Nine started from Tardebigge, three of whom turned off for the senior run. So the six who were left, Bev, Moira, Phil, Roger, Chris T. and Me, had a nice steady ride to the cafe, which was full of cyclists, but we managed to get a seat. Alan P. came in, followed by Tess and Chris P. and that was all of us. We seemed to be a long time eating and drinking, but eventually got back on the road, and Alan took us a different way home. Good ride, hope the weather stays like this for a long time. 🚲

Yes, come and join us in the morning, 9:30 on the road at the back of the Tardebigge pub. 👍

Expresso Barn, Long Marston. 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️ 🚴🏽

Happy birthday Sean, they say 60 is the wise age, many happy returns Ann and John. 🎂🍷

Six of us started out today from Tardebigge, four were in Ivor the Engine’s gang, so it was just Moira and me that had a steady ride to Croome . We got served straight away , there was no queue. Ten minutes later, in came Alan and Cris Philpot , the queue was quite long then. Chris P. came in next, and that was the lot. Had a nice half hour or so eating, drinking and chatting, and then all rode back home together. Good day considering what the weather forecast said, it was dry except for some puddles on the roads. 🚲

Let’s try and get to Croome Park this week, weather should be improving. 🤞🤞 9:30 Tardebigge. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Club Run Points up to the end of September. John Shelley. 35 Leigh Fitchett. 29 Moira Blackburn. 29 Chris Pardoe. 25 Chris Kent. 22 Roger Bick. 19 Barry Lucas. 19 Ivor Myttion. 18 Alan Philpot. 17 Mick Hazlewood. 15 Ken Haddon. 14 Beverly Abbots. 14 Chris Tompson 10 Phil Carbutt 10 Tessa Oelofse 9 Kevin Rogers 8 Kevin Young 8 Pete Cooper 7 Tim Brueton 6 Tony Shardlow 6 Christine Philpot 4 Pat Haddon 3 Gordon Leeworthey 2 Mrs. Davis 2 Alan Townsend 2 Lottie ? 2 Diane Bick 1 Eddie Smith 1 Mavis Smith 1 Chris Poole 1 John Burton 1 Richrd Keyte 1 Jack Kent 1 Mike McClure 1

Happy birthday Dave, and many happy returns. Ann and John. 🎂

Yes, I have got to agree with the above, I will not be going out either. 🤷‍♂️🌧🚶‍♂️☔️

Let’s try and get to Croome Park, I’ve had a look at the weather forecast and the Met Office one is the best, so we’ll go with that one. 9:30 Tardebigge 🤞. 🚴‍♀️🚴🏽

Well, best of luck Leigh, and get well soon. 👍