ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 What happened to Sunday great Saturday not so bad today. Loaded mudguard bike into car and set of early in the pouring rain for Ludlow racecourse. By the time I reached Clee Hill you couldn't see more than 50yds. up the road. Dropping down the other side and back below the clouds things got a little clearer and managed to find my way to the racecourse. Still loads of mad cyclisst turned up so thought I'd better join in. Heavy rain falling and the temperature in single figures winter kit was needed, although some were in shorts and short sleeve tops. I decided to use long sleeve base layer, long sleeve top, tights and overshoes plus waterproof top and cap under crash helmet. Didn't feel cold all day and most of it spent in waterproof. Took top of with about 5 mile to go as It brightened up as it always does. A well organised route on quiet roads with stunning views as we crossed in and out of Wales across the border from Shropshire. The route was mainly on rolling roads with one significant climb of Anchor Hill near Abermule about 5 mile from Montgomery. Only problem it was about 10K long mainly steady with some steeper sections. After that a long down hill stretch to Clun. Rather a damp start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 First stop and feed point Bishops Castle. Didn't see Andy Seabourne probably still in bed. Takes me back to winter weekend runs and spending all Saturday night in the Three Tons or Six Bells. Followed by the struggle home on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Passing through Montgomery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Now to start Climbing shouldn't be to difficult!! Don't look to bad. Some more to come? Just a little more. Think he read the Sign and decided to take a breather. Can't be much further. Well made it at long last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Second feed station near Clun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Clun a nice Little village . The Sun at Clun happy memories from some more winter weekends. It is now owned by the Three Tons brewery of Bishops Castle . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Managed to take cape of for the last 5 miles from Craven Arms to the finish. Although it was raining again by the time I got there. At long last cloud has lifted from the top of Clee for a good drive home. Next ride Malvern Mad Hatter Saturday 30th August. Anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Barker Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Great review and great photos. not sure they show the true extent of the deluge you had to endure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyM Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Well done ChrisP what a 'ard man you are, in all that weather and still smiling at the end! You do like those hills don't you? Good photos , you must have a BIG camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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