ChrisP

Set off with Roger 10 o'clock.
Temp about 4 degs. possible black ice about. fortunately didn't find any.
Set off on a loop round to Broadacres via Coughton Court and Feckenham.
Arrived about 11:45 to find the Saracen  Car Club in the outhouse looking out across the sunny fields.

Note! Richard being the odd one out on the BIKE.

Nice to see Roger & I weren't the only ones to brave the cold.

Me and Roger set off for home with the others looking settled in for the afternoon.
Good tea and chat as always.
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Had arranged to meet up with Laura L at the Lickeys and take for a ride
the first time after six years, we think.
Roger B and I got there on time and headed of to gather Mick H at The Bell Belbroughton
then head of to Cob House Fishery for a cafe stop.

As you will see she doesn't look any older.
Not like the rest of us.

After tea, food and a catch up we set of for home.

She tired a little towards the end but after such a long lay of the bike
only struggled a little on the hills.

Great to have her back out with us again.
A good day's ride good company.
Here's to many more. 
 

Had arranged to meet up with Laura L at the Lickeys and take for a ride
the first time after six years, we think.
Roger B and I got there on time and headed of to gather Mick H at The Bell Belbroughton
then head of to Cob House Fishery for a cafe stop.

As you will see she doesn't look any older.
Not like the rest of us.

After tea, food and a catch up we set of for home.

She tired a little towards the end but after such a long lay of the bike
only struggled a little on the hills.

Great to have her back out with us again.
A good day's ride good company.
Here's to many more. 
 

With the weather forecast suggesting the rain might hold of to the afternoon
set of under grey skies but warm enough for shorts.
Rode straight out to Worcester thinking I might have a look at the Malverns.
Arriving at Worcester found the heavens had already emptied before i got there.
With the roads very wet and black clouds hanging over the hills decided to head in Upton direction.
 
Entering Worcester I take a look at the allotments see how they compare with mine. 

King John's resting place.


The pitch isn't flooded anymore.

The roads had dried out by Callow End Common.


 Decided to do a loop up to Welland before going into Upton.
Many Worcester CC road races finished on both of these roads.
 
Sky looks a bit threatening looking back.

Took a few pictures on the Hanley Swan, Welland road to remind Dave & Judy Jones
what it looks like outside as they have been locked in for 3 months.
Would have dropped in for a cuppa but seeing the sky thought it better to turn left
for Upton before the rain caught me up.
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A good pub to visit after riding the Malvern Mad Hatter Sportive.

Good bye Hanley Swan.

Hello Upton.

Leaving Upton via the most boring bridge.

Maybe we'll meet up at the Marina cafe again one day.

Now for the return route.

Views towards Breadon.

Defford Tuesday takeaway stop.


 
 
 
Studying the above Picture is that Kevin Y I spy.
Looks like his stance.

Looking back with Breadon to the left and Malvern to the right.

Not such a bad day after all got a wet bum leaving Worcester but managed
to get back home without seeing anymore rain.
 
 
 
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As John said cafe a very good find.
Weather not to cold but rather windy.
The view over the fields from the back of the building is great.
Should be good in the summer sitting outside.


Now for the important things tea, food and a chat.

All good things come to an end.
Now for the ride home.

After a short stretch to Pershore into the wind the right turn for Pinvin put the wind
behind us for the rest of the ride home.
As the pictures show the sun was out most of the time.
Roger an I only got caught in a shower climbing the Lickey's.

A short cold run today after a late night and busy week.
Did more reminiscing after last nights 70th club dinner.
Also some eating and tea drinking.

Nice to have the sun out but only 1-2 degs.

Chris T's new winter bike.

The raving mad group enjoying a seasonal get together for breakfast.

Note!! the new bench would have come in handy if the fire wood ran out.

John E has now brought his own gas stove can't wait for the fire to warm up.


Olly following a small portion diet has a tiny mess tin for cooking. 

Tess and Lottie show their upbringing with the best china plates to eat of.

John E having trouble with his plumbing.

Team photo.

Now for the ride to the pub.


A quick look back to see the ladies bringing up the rear.

Good to have Hannah back out on the bike again but the hills don't get any easier.
 
I think Lottie is taking a rest.

Soon back on the bike will have to get her trained up for next years Birmingham Velo.

Final push for the pub.
Podium slipper use by the world sprint champion.

Another great end to the year.

A great day weather warm and sunny.
Food and drink as good as ever.
And of cause excellent company.
Let's do it all again in 2020.
A very Happy Christmas and New Year to all our followers.
 
 

Usual meeting place Lydiate Ash Road by the bungalows.
Start time  10 o'clock'ish short ride to Kitchen in the woods.
After a gastronomic feast we will proceed to The Swan for refreshments.
Don't forget frying pans food etc.
Lights will be needed it could be dark when returning home.
Be there whatever the weather Hopefully it should be a dry day.  

Hilary and Chris would like to thank all those that attended or Clubs
70th annual get together and made it a special evening.

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Yes it was a little cold out my Garmin didn't get above 5 degs.
Still the cafe was warm food hot and the tea welcombing.
After all the rain the river was high but not over the wall like in the past.

With food and drinks on the table the smiles are back.

I think the winter has arrived.
The drop in temperature gets to the chest as well as the legs.
Maybe it is our age?
No probably just the time of year. 

After a steady ride out caught up with our small band of travelers 
getting down their second cups of tea.
Weather was warm not to much wind about.
As always Croome Park was very busy most people outside
which left plenty of tables inside.

 Plenty of empty plates and cups.

John up for seconds.

Lovely Victoria Sponge.

Good looking trio.

Getting the bikes sorted.

Almost lost the camera again.


Good company and a nice autumnal day in the saddle. 

After a good push from Pinvin through Pershore and on to Bredon
Tess and I managed to arrive at Bredon Hardwick just after John S and Co.
Unfortunately we just missed the 11:30 cut off for the breakfast menu which 
gave Tess a bit of a sulk as she had beans on toast on her mind.
All the Chef could manage was Toast and jam.
As you will see from the pictures we must have made a wrong turn and ended up at the seaside.
Not sure what Bev is praying for, a tailwind home and all down hill that would suit Moira.

Alan P took us on a trip around Bredon Hill on the way back.
Just one small climb which Moira could remember from the last Bredon visit.
 The rest of the crew having no difficulty on the climb before dropping down into Elmley Castle.

Tess and I clocked up another 80 odd miles by the time we reached home.
But what a great day for riding bikes, hope we have a few more like this
before the dreaded WINTER arrives.
   

Set of for Wellesbourne Airfield a little late and put a big effort 
in to go via Warwick and meet the others there.
On my arrival found only motor bikers there no bicycles.

Took a couple of pictures just to show that I had made it.

Tried phoning John then Moira but no one answered.
Started to plan a route home only to see the small group pottering down the lane towards me.
Settling into the cafe we sat outside overlooking the airfield and cooked in the sunshine.
  
A close up to see what you're missing.

A few more weeks of this should finish the year of nicely.
A nice steady ride home to finish the day of.
 

Another great night of skittles.
I trust everyone enjoyed the evening.
With my new partner Edwena i'm pleased to say we won the couples Trophy.
I then went on to take the Knockout competition which I felt a little guilty about but pleased to say that didn't last long.
A few pics of the nights event.

Mick H making himself useful preparing the tables.

Hilary resting her eyes after her hard work organising things.

Terry's girls discuss tactics how to beat him.
 
Moira in charge of puddings.

I think Mick M'c is after seconds. Chris tel's him to think of his figure.


Welcome to Andy's partner Liz.

Welcome to Lottie sitting with Polly.
With a bit more training I hope to see her joining the Sunday run.

Good to catch up with Tim shame he can't join the runs.

Hilary and others keeps mixing up Ed and Yvonne she's the one with the glasses.

More trouble Girl power.

These make a nice couple.
 
Can we manage to do it again next year ????
 
 

Another day for alfresco dining.

At long last managed to capture Bev without food in her hands.

A good ride home with the wind at our backs.

Mike McClure has just been in touch and after doing some searching
in the Cycling Archives came across the news that Derek had died last year.
   
Does anyone have further information?